JP7366603B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to advantageous conditions that are advantageous to players.

Conventionally, as a look-ahead preview performance that foretells the expected level of jackpot in the variable display before execution, there has been one that gradually enlarges the display area of the active display as a specific display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, , see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-113356

However, in the performance using a specific display as in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in improving the game's interest.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the entertainment of a game using a specific display.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Reservation storage means for storing information regarding the variable display as reservation information;
a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information;
active display means for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance related to the suspended display and a performance related to the active display,
The suspension display means is capable of displaying the suspension display in one of a plurality of display modes including a normal mode and a predetermined mode in which the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal mode. ,
The active display means has a normal mode, a first special mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal mode, and a second special mode that is controlled to the advantageous state more often than the first special mode. The active display is displayed using one of a plurality of types of special modes including a special mode and a third special mode that is controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than the second special mode. It is possible and
The performance execution means is
After displaying the active display in one of a plurality of special modes in the variable display that is not controlled to the advantageous state , the display mode of the active display is changed in the next variable display that is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special performance according to the pattern of the special mode,
restricting display of the pending display in the predetermined manner while the special performance is being executed;
Among the plurality of types of special modes, the special effect can be executed when the active display is displayed in the second special mode, and the special effect can be executed when the active display is displayed in the third special mode. A gaming machine that doesn't run.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Specific display means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, active display 043F001) corresponding to the variable display;
A performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a performance related to a specific display,
The specific display means displays a specific display (by one of a normal mode (for example, white) and a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode (for example, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors). For example, active display 043F001) can be displayed,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display in stages according to the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the active display 043F001 can be changed from green to red depending on the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state). ),
When a specific display of a special mode is displayed, it is possible to execute a special effect that continues to display the specific display of the special mode over multiple variable displays (for example, active display 043F001 is displayed in green). It is possible to perform a capture effect that takes over and displays the green active display 043F001 over multiple variable displays when
While the special effect is being executed, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the specific display displayed in the special mode should be taken over and displayed in the next variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, During the execution of the capture effect, the giant image 043F003 grabs the human-shaped active display 043F001 to suggest that the active display 043F001 displayed in green should be taken over to the next variable display. .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably encourage the specific display to be displayed in succession to the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the specific display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in each of the plurality of variable displays during execution of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. It is possible to perform suggestive performance in each of the above).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably encourage the specific display to be displayed in succession to the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the specific display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The effect executing means terminates the suggestive effect at a common timing during the execution of the special effect for a variable display in which the special effect ends and a variable display other than the variable display in which the special effect ends. For example, as shown in Figure 8-1, while a capture performance is being executed, the variable display of the target whose capture performance will end, and the variable display other than the variable display of the target whose capture performance will end, are suggested at a common timing. (end the performance).

According to such a configuration, the timing at which the special performance ends is not determined by the timing at which the suggestion performance ends, so that the performance effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (3) above,
Reservation storage means (for example, RAM 102, RAM 122) that stores information regarding variable display as reservation information;
It further includes a hold display means (eg, performance control CPU 120) that displays a hold display (eg, human-shaped hold display 043F002) corresponding to the hold information.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the specific display.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The performance execution means can execute the special performance when the suspension information to be controlled to the advantageous state is not stored in the suspension storage means (for example, as shown in 043FS007 in FIG. 8-7). , the capture performance can be performed in the case of fluctuations in which the target's retained memory is all out of reach).

According to such a configuration, by being controlled to an advantageous state during the execution of the special performance, it is possible to prevent the special performance from being interrupted, and it is possible to suitably execute the special performance.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4) or (5) above,
The hold display means includes:
The pending display can be displayed in a normal mode (for example, white) and in multiple types of special modes (for example, blue, green, red, rainbow color),
While the special effect is being executed, displaying the pending display in a display mode different from the normal mode is restricted (for example, as shown in 043FS002 in Figure 8-7, if the capture effect flag is set, , 043FS003 and subsequent processes are not executed, so the pending display 043F002 is not displayed in a manner different from the normal manner).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to the display mode of the specific display during execution of the special performance, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (6) above,
The effect execution means limits execution of the special effect when a specific display is displayed in a special mode (for example, rainbow color) that has the highest rate of being controlled to the advantageous state among the plurality of types of special modes. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the active display 043F001 does not become rainbow colored during the capture performance period).

According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed only when there is room for the specific display to change, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectations for the specific display.

(8) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (7) above,
The effect execution means is capable of changing the specific display being displayed from a normal mode to a special mode at a specific timing before the start timing of the special effect, regardless of whether or not the special effect is being executed. (For example, as shown in Figure 8-1, regardless of whether the capture effect is being executed or not, at the timing of the hold shift that becomes hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect, the displayed active Display 043F001 changes from white to green).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention at a specific timing, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (8) above,
The performance executing means is capable of executing the special performance when a specific display is displayed in a special mode at a specific stage or higher among a plurality of types of special modes, and is capable of executing the special display in a special mode below a specific stage. The special effect is not executed when the display is displayed (for example, the green active display 043F001 executes the capture effect, while the blue active display 043F001 does not execute the capture effect).

According to such a configuration, since the special performance is executed when the specific display is displayed in a special mode of a specific stage or higher, it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the specific display.

(10) In any of the gaming machines described in (1) to (9) above,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the specific display of the special aspect is inherited by the special effect (for example, as shown in the modification example, the active display 043F001 displayed in green etc. by the capture effect is Depending on the number of times the game is taken over, the rate at which it is controlled to be in a jackpot gaming state differs.)

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the number of times the specific display is taken over, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the specific display.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a timing chart showing a pattern of a capture performance. It is a display screen diagram showing an example of production. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a final mode determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a capture performance determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a capture performance pattern determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a pre-read preview performance determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice performance execution process.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

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

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

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

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

Entering the game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, a common figure game is executed.

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects, etc. are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

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

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

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set.
As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

A state in which variable probability control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which variable probability control is not executed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which time saving control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which time saving control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the variable-probability state is a high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is called a low-probability low-base state. The high certainty state and low base state is also referred to as the high certainty low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "small win", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1 3 5" etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, small winning gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first pending). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the ordinary card hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the production control board 12, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as subboards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CP
U103 performs a recovery process (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be restarted from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

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

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the production control board 12. In the production control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

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

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

The small hit performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance control process flag is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the setting content. . In addition, in the small hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the small win game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small win ending production. It is updated to a certain "5" and the small hit performance process is ended.

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not need to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" does not need to be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

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

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 043F)
Next, the characteristic part 043F of this embodiment will be explained. In the characteristic section 043F, an effect using an active display as a specific display is executed. The active display is displayed in different manners depending on the rate at which the game is controlled into a jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state for the player (according to the degree of expectation of being controlled into the jackpot gaming state). The active display is displayed in one of white as a normal mode, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors as a special mode different from white. The ratio of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state (also referred to as jackpot expectation level) increases in the order of white < blue < green < red < rainbow color. Note that the rainbow color with the highest jackpot expectation is a display that confirms a jackpot, and the displayed image is displayed in seven colors.

In addition, in the feature section 043F of this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 can display the active display by changing it in stages according to the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state. For example, the active display that was displayed in green can be changed to red, which indicates a high expectation of a jackpot. Furthermore, in the feature section 043F of the present embodiment, when the active display is displayed in green or the like in the display area, the production control CPU 120 displays the display in green or the like over a plurality of variable displays. A capture effect that takes over and displays the active display is executed. In the capture effect, for example, by executing a effect multiple times in which the character image grabs the active display that is displayed in green or the like at the shift timing of the hold display, the character image is displayed in green or the like over several variable displays. An effect that appears to take over the current active display is executed. The details of the capture performance will be explained below.

FIG. 8-1 is a timing chart showing the pattern of the capture effect. Whether or not to execute the capture performance is determined when the target starts winning. A target is pending information that is a target of prefetching. When a starting prize of a target occurs, four pending memories are accumulated, and it is decided that a capture effect is to be executed, the active display is displayed in white, which is the normal mode. After that, the target pending display shifts (moves) to one position to the left in the pending display area, and when the number of pending displays changes from four to three, the display mode of the active display changes from white to green. Normally, the active display indicates the expected jackpot of the currently executed variable display, but the green active display when the capture effect is executed indicates the expected jackpot of the currently executed variable display. It is not a real thing, but it has been changed based on the target's pending information.

After that, the target's pending display shifts (moves) one more position to the left, and a series of capture effects occur during a period that spans multiple variable displays starting a little before the number of pending displays changes from three to two. executed. Further, while the capture effect is being executed, a suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the active display displayed in green should be taken over to the next variable display and displayed in green. The suggestion effect is executed over a period before and after the target's pending display shifts. For example, the suggestion effect is executed over a period before and after the timing when the number of pending displays changes from three to two. The suggestion effect suggests that the green active display will take over to the next variable display.

Thereafter, the pending display of the target is further shifted (moved) by one position to the left, and the same suggestion performance as the previous time is executed in the period before and after the timing when the number of pending displays changes from two to one. The suggestion effect suggests that the green active display will take over to the next variable display. Thereafter, the pending display of the target is further shifted (moved) to the left by one position, and the same suggestion performance as the previous time is executed in the period before and after the timing when the pending display changes from 1 to 0. When the hold becomes 0, it means that variable display corresponding to the target hold memory is started. This variable display of the target is also referred to as the variation. The same suggestion effect as before is performed in the period before and after the timing when variable display of the target starts. Then, when the suggestion effect in the variable display of the target ends, the capture effect also ends. After that, at the timing when the reach symbol is full in the target variable display (the timing when the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol stop at the same number), the display mode of the active display changes from green to red, indicating a high expectation of a jackpot. change into stages.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, while the capture effect is being executed, a series of capture effects are executed in which the green active display is successively displayed over a plurality of variable displays. Further, while the capture effect is being executed, a suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the active display displayed in green should be taken over and displayed in the next variable display. Further, the suggestion effect is executed in each of the plurality of variable displays during execution of the capture effect. In this way, it is possible to suitably encourage the active display to be taken over and displayed by the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the active display.

In addition, as shown in Figure 8-1, regardless of whether the capture effect is being executed or not, at the timing of the hold shift from hold 4 to hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect, the displayed active An effect that changes the display from white to green is executed. As a result, attention can be drawn to whether or not the active display changes at a timing after a starting prize has occurred, thereby improving the game's interest.

Further, the suggestion effect ends at a common timing in the variable display of the target where the capture effect ends and the variable display in which the capture effect that is executed before the variable display of the target does not end. Further, the suggestion effect is started at the same timing for the variable display of the target where the capture effect ends and the variable display where the capture effect is not completed and is executed before the variable display of the target. In other words, the suggestion performance is executed as a common performance between the variable display of the target where the capture performance ends and the variable display where the capture performance is not completed and is executed before the variable display of the target. In this way, the timing at which the capture performance ends is not determined by the timing at which the suggestion performance ends, so that the performance effect can be enhanced.

Note that the start timing and end timing of the suggestion performance may be different between a variable display of the target whose capture performance ends and a variable display where the capture performance that is executed before the variable display of the target does not end. Further, the execution period of the suggestion effect may be different for each suggestion effect. Further, the timing and period of the suggestion performance may be made to differ depending on the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

Next, an example of a performance when a capture performance is executed will be explained. FIG. 8-2 is a display screen diagram showing an example of the effect when the capture effect is executed. The capture performance is executed on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 8-2(A) is a diagram showing the state when variable display is being executed. The currently running variable display is indicated by three downward arrows on the screen. Further, at the lower center of the screen, a human-shaped active display 043F001 corresponding to the current variable display is displayed. Further, on the right side of the human-shaped active display 043F001, three human-shaped pending displays 043F002 are displayed which are smaller than the active display 043F001. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, the number "3" indicating the current number of reservations is displayed, and on the right side thereof, three numerical symbols that change in accordance with the variable display are displayed as small symbols.

Next, FIG. 8-2(B) shows a case where a starting prize of the target occurs. When a starting prize that is the target of the pre-read preview performance occurs, the human-shaped pending display 043F002 increases to the rightmost position of the pending display area, and the number of pending displays 043F002 increases from three to four. Further, the number indicating the current number of reservations in the upper right corner of the screen becomes "4". Next, from the state shown in Fig. 8-2 (B), after the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are removed and the display result combination stops, one pending display 043F002 is displayed as shown in Fig. 8-2 (C). A pending shift to the left is performed. Further, during the hold shift, the leftmost hold display 043F002 in the hold display area moves to the active display area that was erased when the missed display result was derived. The pending display 043F002 that has been moved to the active display area is enlarged and displayed as the active display 043F001, and the display mode changes from white to green indicated by diagonal lines. In addition, with the hold shift, the display indicating the current number of holds in the upper right corner of the screen changes from "4" to "3".

Next, when the variable display that was being executed in Figure 8-2 (C) stops and the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are temporarily stopped with the out-of-display result combination of "7, 1, 3" ( As shown in the shaking display in the figure, when the pattern is slightly vibrating), the giant image 043F003, which is a giant character, appears from the right side of the screen as shown in Figure 8-2 (D). is started. The giant image 043F003 is an image indicating that a suggestion effect suggesting that the active display 043F001 is to be displayed in succession to the next variable display is started. When the symbol is temporarily stopped, the display result is not yet determined. Therefore, the small pattern at the top right of the screen is indicated by a downward arrow indicating that it is being displayed variably. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2(E), while the suggestive effect is being executed, an effect is executed in which the giant image 043F003 extends its hand toward the humanoid active display 043F001.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-2(F), an effect is executed in which the giant image 043F003 captures the humanoid active display 043F001. In response to the giant image 043F003 grasping the humanoid active display 043F001, the word "capture" is displayed on the left side of the active display 043F001. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-2 (F), when the giant image 043F003 captures the humanoid active display 043F001, the giant image 043F003 is displayed at the bottom of the active display 043F001 and the pending display 043F002 on the screen. The common pedestal part is deleted. This improves the visibility of the capture performance. In addition, the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right will be fixed and stopped with the missed display result combination of "7, 1, 3", and the small pattern on the upper right of the screen will also be fixed with the missed display result combination of "7, 1, 3". Stop at.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-2(G), an effect is performed to release the humanoid active display 043F001 that was captured by the giant image 043F003. By performing a hold shift while this performance is being performed, the variable display of decorative symbols is executed, and the number of holds in the upper right corner of the screen decreases from "3" to "2", and the variable display of small symbols changes. executed. The humanoid active display 043F001 released from the giant image 043F003 is displayed so as to fall downward.

Next, the giant image 043F003 displayed as the suggestive effect disappears to the right side of the screen, thereby ending the suggestive effect. When the suggestion effect is completed, the situation becomes as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H). At the end of the suggestion effect, the pedestal part reappears at the timing when the humanoid active display 043F001 that has fallen downward from the state shown in Figure 8-2 (G) lands, and the active display 043F001 and the pending display 043F002 are placed on the common pedestal part. displayed above. At this time, the display mode of the active display 043F001 remains green. In this way, a series of suggestive effects in which the giant image 043F003 captures and releases the human-shaped active display 043F001 shows how the green-colored active display 043F001 is displayed in succession to the next variable display. Then, suggestion effects similar to those shown in FIGS. 8-2(D) to (H) are repeatedly executed for the remaining number of pending times. That is, the suggestion effect is executed three times, including the timing when the target's pending display is shifted to the active display area.

Thereafter, at the start of the variable display of the target, the suggestion effect is being executed, and the display mode of the active display 043F001 is displayed in the same green color as the display mode when the series of capture effects were being executed. Then, when the suggestion effect ends (when the capture effect ends), the target is displayed variably as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I). If a new starting prize does not occur during the variable display of the target, the pending number at the top right of the screen becomes "0" as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I). After that, as shown in Figure 8-2 (J), when the "7" decorative pattern stops on the left and right, the display mode of active display 043F001 changes from green to red (indicated by a black circle in the drawing). A change performance that changes is executed, and it is shown that the variable display of the target that is being executed this time has a high probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state (high expectation of jackpot). Further, the small pattern in the upper right corner of the screen is displayed in a variable display state.

Note that the change timing of the display mode of the active display 043F001 may be a timing other than the timing after the active display 043F001 starts the change. For example, the timing at which the display mode of the active display 043F001 changes may be provided during a period when the giant image 043F003 does not capture the humanoid active display 043F001.

Next, a description will be given of tables used for various performances executed as pre-read preview performances. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a final mode determination table for determining the final display mode of target pending information. Among these tables, FIG. 8-3(A) is a final jackpot mode determination table used when the fluctuation pattern becomes a jackpot, and FIG. 8-3(B) is a table for determining the final form at the time of jackpot when the fluctuation pattern is out of SP reach ( This is the final mode determination table when the SP reach is off, which is used when the super reach is off (super reach is off), and Figure 8-3 (C) is the final mode decision table when the normal reach is off, which is used when the fluctuation pattern is the normal reach is off. . These tables are stored in the ROM 121. Note that when the variation pattern is out of reach, the colors of the pending display and active display remain white, which is the normal mode, and do not change, so these tables are not used. Furthermore, the percentages listed in the table are the assigned random numbers expressed as percentages.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(A), at the time of a jackpot, the final form is likely to be determined in the order of rainbow color < white (no change) < blue < green < red. Here, the final mode indicates the color when the target pending display becomes an active display and is finally erased. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), when the SP reach is off, the final mode is likely to be determined in the order of white (no change) < red < green < blue. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), when the normal reach is off, the final mode is likely to be determined in the order of white (no change) < blue.

From the relationship of the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 8-3(A) to (C), the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state increases in the order of white (no change) < blue < green < red. Moreover, since rainbow colors are colors that are determined only when a jackpot is won, the jackpot is confirmed by displaying the rainbow colors. In other words, it can be said that the rainbow color is the display mode that is most likely to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the case of a non-reach or normal reach, the display mode is not determined to be green or red. In other words, if the pending display or active display is displayed in green or red, you can expect a super reach or a jackpot. Note that at the time of a jackpot, there may be a variation pattern of normal reach, but the final mode determination table may be divided into normal reach and super reach at the time of a jackpot.

Next, a table related to capture performance will be explained. FIG. 8-4 is a capture effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the capture effect. Figure 8-4 (A) is the jackpot capture performance determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot, and Figure 8-4 (B) is the SP capture effect determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is SP reach off. This is a capture effect determination table when the reach is off, and FIG. 8-4(C) is a table for determining the best capture effect when the normal reach is off, which is used when the variation pattern is normal reach is off. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. As shown in these tables, the capture effects are executed at different rates depending on the final mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), at the time of a jackpot, whether or not to execute the capture performance is determined according to the final form at the following ratios. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined at a rate of 100% without executing the capture effect. Further, when the final mode is green, it is determined at a rate of 40% without execution of the capture effect, and determined at a rate of 60% with execution of the capture effect. Further, when the final mode is red, it is determined at a rate of 30% without execution of the capture effect, and determined at a rate of 70% with execution of the capture effect. Furthermore, when the final aspect is rainbow-colored, it is determined at a rate of 20% without execution of the capture effect, and determined at a rate of 80% with execution of the capture effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(B), when the SP reach is missed, it is determined whether or not to execute the capture performance at the following rate according to the final state as shown below. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined at a rate of 100% without executing the capture effect. Further, when the final mode is green, it is determined at a rate of 60% without execution of the capture effect, and determined at a rate of 40% with execution of the capture effect. Further, when the final mode is red, it is determined at a rate of 60% without execution of the capture effect, and determined at a rate of 40% with execution of the capture effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), when the normal reach is missed, the final appearance is only blue, and it is determined at a rate of 100% without executing the capture effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4(A) to 8-4(C), the capture effect is not executed when the final appearance is blue. In addition, at the time of a jackpot, the higher the rate of the final mode being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the higher the rate of being determined to execute the capture effect, and when the SP reach is off, the final mode is more likely to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state. There is also a high rate of decisions being made without executing the capture effect. In other words, when the capture effect is executed, it can be said that the probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state is high.

Next, a table for determining the execution pattern of the capture effect will be explained. FIG. 8-5 is a diagram showing a capture performance pattern determination table. Figure 8-5 (A) is a jackpot capture performance pattern determination table that is used in the case of a jackpot, and Figure 8-5 (B) is a loss capture performance pattern determination table that is used in the case of a loss. FIG. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

In common with Figures 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B), the suggestion effect is not executed at the first shift of the target's hold display (timing when the number of holds is 3), Timing when the display shifts for the second time (timing when the number of holds is 2), Timing when the target's hold display shifts for the third time (timing when the number of holds becomes 1), Timing when the target is displayed as an active display (timing when the number of holds is 0) It is executed at the timing before and after (timing when ). In addition, the active display changes from white to green or red at the timing of the first shift of the target pending display (timing when the number of pending displays reaches 3), indicating that at least the target has started changing and the suggestion effect has ended. are displayed in the same manner. In other words, the display mode before the start of the capture effect is inherited and displayed in the same display mode over multiple variable displays during the capture effect.

Next, each performance pattern will be explained in detail. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the capture performance pattern PT1-1 is a pattern determined when the final mode is green, and the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to reach tenpai. It's a pattern. When the final aspect is green, the capture effect pattern PT1-1 is determined at a rate of 100%.

Capture effect patterns PT1-2 to PT1-4 are patterns determined when the final aspect is red. The capture performance pattern PT1-2 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to before the reach, and changes to red when the reach is reached. The capture performance pattern PT1-3 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in green from the first shift until the timing when the target is displayed as an active display, and changes to red before reaching. The capture performance pattern PT1-4 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in red from the first shift to the reach-to-reach time. When the final aspect is red, the capture performance patterns are more likely to be determined in the order of PT1-2<PT1-3<PT1-4.

Capture effect patterns PT1-5 to PT1-6 are patterns determined when the final aspect is rainbow colored. In the capture performance pattern PT1-5, the active display is displayed in green from the first shift until the timing when the target is displayed as active display, changes to red at the timing before reaching, and then changes to rainbow color when reaching tenpai. It's a pattern. The capture effect pattern PT1-6 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in red from the first shift to the timing before reaching, and changes to rainbow color when reaching tenpai. When the final appearance is rainbow-colored, the capture effect patterns are more likely to be determined in the order of PT1-5<PT1-6.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), if the final appearance is green in the case of a miss, the capture effect pattern PT2-1 is determined. The capture performance pattern PT2-1 is a pattern similar to the capture performance pattern PT1-1, and is a pattern determined at a rate of 100% when the final appearance is green. When the final mode is red, one of the capture effect patterns PT2-2 to PT2-4 is determined. The capture effect patterns PT2-2 to PT2-4 are similar to the aforementioned PT1-2 to PT1-4, and the capture effect patterns are more likely to be determined in the order of PT2-4<PT2-3<PT2-2. There is.

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-5(A) and 8-5(B), in any of the capture effect patterns, there is only a pattern in which an active display is displayed in a green or red display mode. In other words, when the active display in blue color, which has a low probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state, is displayed, the capture effect is not executed. In this way, the capture effect is executed when the green or red active display is at a certain stage or higher and the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is above a certain level, while the capture effect is not executed when the blue active display is below a certain level. ing. In this way, the capture effect is executed over multiple variable displays by active display in a mode where the expectation level is high to a certain extent and is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, thereby improving the sense of expectation due to the execution of the capture effect. can be done.

In addition, during the period in which the capture performance is executed, the active display is not displayed in rainbow colors, which has the highest rate of being controlled to the jackpot game state (displayed only in the case of a jackpot). In other words, when the active display is displayed in a rainbow color that has the highest rate of being controlled to a jackpot game state among the display modes of the plurality of types of active displays, it can be said that the execution of the capture performance is restricted. In this way, since the capture effect is executed only when there is room for the active display to change, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectations regarding the change in the active display.

Next, a description will be given of effects when the display mode of the pending display and the active display changes. In this embodiment, pending information regarding variable display is stored in RAM 122. Then, a pending display or an active display is displayed corresponding to the stored pending information. Then, based on the suspension information (display result and fluctuation pattern information) of the target to be pre-fetched, a suspension change effect is executed to change the display mode of the suspension display and active display corresponding to the suspension of the target. Note that the active display is also displayed in an enlarged form of the pending display, so it can be said that it is the same pending change effect.

In the pending change effect, the change pattern of the effect is determined by a table for determining the pattern of the pending change. FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. Figure 8-6 (A) is a table for determining a pending change pattern at the time of a jackpot, which is used in the case of a jackpot, and Figure 8-6 (B) is a table for determining a pending change pattern at the time of a loss, which is used in the case of a loss. FIG. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in Figure 8-6, the timing of the pending change is the timing when the target's pending display shifts for the first time (the timing when the pending number becomes 3), and the timing when the target's pending display shifts for the second time (the timing when the pending number becomes 2). timing), timing when the target's pending display shifts for the third time (timing when the pending number becomes 1), and timing when the target is displayed as an active display and reach tenpai. Note that the hold change effect may be executed at the timing when the target is displayed as an active display (timing when the hold count becomes 0), at the timing when the target is reachable, or the like.

Also, as shown in Figure 8-6, the pending change pattern whose final appearance is rainbow-colored is set only for jackpots, but the pending change pattern whose final appearance is blue and red is set for both jackpots and misses. is set to . The pending change pattern whose final appearance is blue and red is the same at the time of a jackpot and at the time of a miss, but its determination ratio is different. Note that "..." in the figure indicates that the description is omitted, and indicates that a plurality of patterns are provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6(A), as an example of a jackpot, a pattern whose final appearance is blue will be described. When the final mode is blue, the pattern is blue at the first shift, blue at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at reach tenpai, white at the first shift, blue at the second shift, and blue at the third shift. Blue at the first shift, blue at the reach tenpai, white at the first shift, white at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at the reach tenpai, white at the first shift, white at the second shift, The percentage of patterns determined is high in the order of white on the third shift and blue on reach tenpai.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 8-6(B), when the final aspect is blue, shift 1
Blue at the first shift, blue at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at reach tenpai, white at the first shift, blue at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at reach tenpai, White at the first shift, white at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at reach tenpai, white at first shift, white at second shift, white at third shift, blue at reach tenpai The percentage of patterns determined in order is low. From these relationships, the ratio of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is higher when the timing of change is late than when the timing of change is early. In this way, expectations can be maintained even if changes do not occur at an early timing, and expectations can be maintained. It should be noted that the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher when the timing of change is late than when the timing of change is early, even when the final mode is green or red. However, the earlier the timing of the change, the higher the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, as shown in Figure 8-6, if we focus on a pattern whose final appearance is green, we can see that a pattern that changes from white to red in a stepwise manner is better than a pattern that changes gradually from white to blue to green. The ratio of control to jackpot gaming state is higher. This also applies to the red pattern. In this way, it is possible to provide an unexpected performance, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

Furthermore, if we pay attention to the pattern in which the final aspect is rainbow-colored in FIG. 8-6(A), it is more likely that the pattern will be determined to be rainbow-colored at a later timing than at an earlier timing. In this way, even at a late timing, you can expect the rainbow colors to change to ensure a jackpot. Note that the rate at which the color changes to a rainbow color may be determined at an early timing may be increased. In this way, the jackpot is confirmed at an early stage, so the player can feel secure.

Next, the process of determining the capture effect and the holding change effect and the process to be executed will be explained. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the prefetch effect determination process. The pre-read effect determination process is included in the process executed in the pre-read notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7).

First, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a command at the time of starting winning is received (043FS001). Commands at the time of starting winning include commands for determining display results (including jackpot type) and fluctuation patterns. When the performance control CPU 120 receives the command at the time of starting winning (043FS001;Y), the process moves to 043FS002. On the other hand, if the performance control CPU 120 does not receive the command at the time of starting winning (043FS001;N), the process ends.

At 043FS002, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the capture performance flag is set. The capture effect flag is a flag that is set in 043FS011, which will be described later, and is a flag that is set when it is decided to execute the capture effect. When the performance control CPU 120 determines that the capture performance flag is set (043FS002:Y), it ends the process. In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 determines that the capture performance flag is not set (043FS002:N), it determines whether the pending change flag is set (043FS003). The hold change flag is a flag that is set in 043FS013, which will be described later, and is a flag that is set when it is decided to execute the hold change effect.

When the performance control CPU 120 determines that the pending change flag is set (043FS003:Y), the process ends. In addition, if the performance control CPU 120 determines that the hold change flag is not set (043FS003:N), the target hold change flag is determined based on the final mode determination table based on the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. The final change destination color, which is the final aspect of the information, is determined (043FS004). Note that in the process of 043FS004, there may be cases where no change is determined and the color is determined to be white, which is the normal mode. Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been determined that there is a pending change (043FS005).

If the effect control CPU 120 determines that it has not been determined that there is a pending change (043FS005:N (determined that the white color remains in the normal mode)), it ends the process. When the performance control CPU 120 determines that there is a pending change (043FS005: Y (when it is determined that the color is blue, green, red, or rainbow color)), it shifts to the process of 043FS006. do. At 043FS006, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current starting prize is the fourth pending starting winning. When the performance control CPU 120 determines that it is not a starting prize corresponding to the pending 4 (043FS006:N), it shifts to the process of 043FS012.

In 043FS006, if the performance control CPU 120 determines that the current starting prize is the fourth pending starting winning (043FS006:Y), then the CPU 120 determines whether all the changes up to the target's pending memory are non-reach fluctuations. It is determined whether or not (043FS007). Whether or not the fluctuation is out of reach can be determined by checking the reservation information stored in the RAM 122. If there is a change other than a non-reaching deviation until the target is stored in storage (043FS007:N), the process moves to 043FS012. If all of the target's retained memory is a non-reach variation (043FS007:Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the capture effect based on the capture effect determination table based on the variation pattern shown in Figure 8-4 ( 043FS008).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether it has been determined to execute the capture performance (043FS009). If it has not been decided to execute the capture effect (043FS009:N), the process moves to 043FS012. If it has been decided to execute the capture effect (043FS009:Y), a pattern for the capture effect is determined based on the capture effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (043FS010). Next, the capture effect flag is set (043FS011), and the process ends. In addition, the production control CPU 120 determines a pending change pattern in 043FS012 using the pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6. Then, the pending change flag is set (043FS013), and the process ends.

The performance pattern of the capture performance or the hold change performance is determined by the pre-read performance determination process. Here, as shown in 043FS007, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the capture performance in the case of fluctuations in which all of the targets up to the pending storage are out of reach. In other words, if a pending memory that is controlled to a jackpot game state is stored before the target's pending memory, the capture performance will not be executed. In this way, by being controlled to the jackpot game state during execution of the capture performance, it is possible to prevent the capture performance from being interrupted, and it is possible to suitably execute the capture performance. In addition, the capture performance is not executed not only when a pending memory that is controlled by a jackpot game state but also when a pending memory that is out of reach is stored, so the capture performance is interrupted by a relatively long reach performance. There is no chance of being rejected.

Further, as shown in 043FS002, when the capture effect flag is set, the processing after 043FS003 is not executed, so the pending display 043F002 is not displayed in a manner different from the normal manner. In other words, while the capture performance is being executed, the pending display is restricted from being displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode. In this way, it is possible to attract attention to the display mode of the active display during execution of the capture effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Next, a process for executing the content determined in FIG. 8-7 will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the prefetch effect execution process. The pre-read effect execution process is included in the process executed in the pre-read notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). In the pre-read effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the capture effect flag is set (043FS021). If it is determined that the capture effect flag is set (043FS021:Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes the ear capture effect according to the capture effect pattern determined in the capture effect pattern determination table (043FS022).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the capture performance end timing (043FS023). If it is determined that it is not the timing to end the capture performance (043FS023:N), the process ends. If it is determined that it is the timing to end the capture effect (043FS023:Y), the capture effect flag is reset (043FS024) and the process ends.

When the performance control CPU 120 determines that the capture performance flag is not set in 043FS021 (043FS021:Y), it determines whether the pending change flag is set (043FS025). If it is determined that the pending change flag is not set (043FS025:N), the process ends. If it is determined that the pending change flag is set (043FS025:Y), the pending change is executed according to the pending change pattern determined in the pending change pattern determination table (043FS026). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the hold change timing (043FS027). If it is determined that it is not the pending change timing (043FS027:N), the process ends. If it is determined that it is the pending change timing (043FS027:Y), the pending change flag is reset (043FS028) and the process ends.

The contents determined in the pre-read effect determination process are executed in the pre-read effect execution process. In the pre-read performance execution process, when the timing for ending the capture performance and the pending change performance is reached, the process for terminating these performances is also executed. Note that the end timing may be confirmed in the variable display performance process of S172 in FIG. 7, and the capture performance or pending change performance may be ended.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by feature part 043F]
[1] When the active display 043F001 is displayed in green, it is possible to execute a capture effect in which the green active display 043F001 is successively displayed over a plurality of variable displays. The green active display 043F001 executes the capture effect, while the blue active display 043F001 does not execute the capture effect. In this way, the capture performance will be executed when the active display is displayed in green at a rate at which the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a certain level or higher, improving the game enjoyment of the performance using the active display. can be done.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-2, during execution of the capture effect, the giant image 043F003 indicates that the active display 043F001, which is displayed in green, will be taken over and displayed in the next variable display. By grasping the , the suggestive effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to suitably encourage the active display to be taken over and displayed by the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the active display.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-1, a suggestive effect can be executed in each of a plurality of variable displays during execution of a capture effect. In this way, it is possible to suitably encourage the active display to be taken over and displayed by the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the active display.

[4] As shown in Figure 8-1, while the capture performance is being executed, the variable display of the target for which the capture performance ends and the variable display other than the variable display of the target for which the capture performance ends are displayed at the same timing. End the suggestive performance. In this way, the timing at which the capture performance ends is not determined by the timing at which the suggestion performance ends, so that the performance effect can be enhanced.

[5] Hold information regarding the variable display is stored in the RAM 122, and a hold display is displayed corresponding to the stored hold information. In this way, since the hold display and the active display are displayed on the screen, it is possible to improve the game interest of the performance using the active display.

[6] As shown in 043FS007 of FIG. 8-7, in the case of fluctuations in which all of the target's reserved memories are out of reach, the capture effect can be executed. In this way, by being controlled to the jackpot game state during execution of the capture performance, it is possible to prevent the capture performance from being interrupted, and it is possible to suitably execute the capture performance.

[7] As shown in 043FS002 in Figure 8-7, if the capture effect flag is set, the processing after 043FS003 is not executed, so the pending display 043F002 is displayed in a different manner from the normal aspect. There is no. In this way, it is possible to attract attention to the display mode of the active display during execution of the capture effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[8] As shown in FIG. 8-5, the active display 043F001 does not become rainbow colored during the capture performance period. In other words, the execution of the capture performance is restricted in the rainbow color, which is the mode with the highest probability of being controlled by a jackpot (the mode with the highest jackpot expectation). In this way, since the capture effect is executed only when there is room for the active display to change, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectations regarding the active display.

[9] As shown in Figure 8-1, the active display 043F001 being displayed at the timing of the hold shift which becomes Hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect, regardless of whether the capture effect is being executed or not. Control is performed to change the color from white to green. In this way, it is possible to draw attention to the specific timing of the hold 3, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Other modifications of characteristic part 043F]
[1] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a case has been described in which the number of times the active display is taken over by the capture effect is the same (for example, three times) regardless of the pattern. However, a plurality of types of times of taking over the active display displayed in green or the like may be provided depending on the capture effect. Then, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may vary depending on the number of times the active display displayed in green or the like is taken over by the capture effect. For example, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state may be higher when the number of times the active display is taken over over a plurality of variable displays is greater than when it is smaller. It is possible to draw attention to the number of times the active display is taken over, and it is possible to improve the game enjoyment of the performance using the active display.

[2] In the embodiment described above, a pattern may be provided in which the specific display displayed below a specific stage changes again to a specific stage or higher and a special effect is executed. Specifically, the blue active display that has changed from the white normal mode may change again to green, and the capture effect may be executed for the active display that has changed to green. In this way, even if the active display is displayed in a display mode below a specific stage, it is possible to create expectations for future performances. Furthermore, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may be different between a capture performance in which the active display changes once and a capture performance in which the active display changes again.

[3] In the embodiments described above, a specific stage or higher may be indicated by the size of the active display instead of the color of the active display. For example, if there are multiple levels of display size depending on the rate at which the active display is controlled to a jackpot game state, the capture effect will be executed when the size is greater than or equal to a specific level, and The capture effect may not be performed if the size is less than

[4] In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of suggestion effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of giant images may be provided as the suggestion effect, and the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may vary depending on the type. Further, the rate at which the color changes to a color with a high expectation of a jackpot when variable display of the target is executed may vary depending on the type of giant image.

[5] In the embodiment described above, the content of the suggestion effect may change for each variable display. For example, when a performance of grabbing the active display is performed, the user may grasp the active display with the left hand for the first time, the right hand for the second time, and both hands for the third time. Further, the execution period of the suggestion effect may be different for each variable display. Further, the content and execution period of the suggestion performance may be varied depending on the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

[6] In the embodiment described above, a false pattern of suggestion effects may be provided. For example, after a giant image is displayed as a suggestive effect, an effect may be performed in which the image disappears out of the screen without grasping the active display. In such a case, the active display may be changed from green to white in the normal mode.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the holding change lottery is not executed when a starting prize occurs during the capture performance. However, although the holding change lottery itself is performed, even if the lottery is won, the holding change performance may be restricted not to be executed in subsequent processing.

[8] In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the start timing of the capture performance was a little before the hold shift which becomes hold 2. However, a plurality of types of execution timings for the capture effect may be provided. For example, the capture effect may be started at a timing slightly before the hold shift which becomes hold 3 or hold 1. Furthermore, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled may vary depending on the start timing of the capture effect. Further, the rate at which the active display changes to a stage where the expectation of jackpot is high may be made to vary depending on the start timing of the capture effect.

[9] In the embodiment described above, the capture effect may be executed when the player is out of reach. For example, a capture effect may be executed that takes over the mode displayed on the active display when the player is out of reach. In addition, when a capture effect is executed due to being out of reach, the variable display of the target to be taken over is a pattern of variable display that has a higher jackpot expectation than the variable display that caused the out of reach. It is also possible to inherit only the For example, when the normal reach is off and the active display ends in green, the capture performance may be started only when the variable display of the target becomes SP reach, etc., which has a higher expectation of jackpot than the normal reach. Further, a variable display may be included in which the reach is off during the capture performance.

[10] In the embodiment described above, the display mode of the active display may be changed when the target starts winning. Specifically, the display mode of the active display currently being executed may be changed at the timing when the start winning of the target occurs.

[11] In the embodiment described above, execution of the capture effect may be restricted on the condition that there is a pending display displayed in a special manner. For example, special types of pending display include a pending display suggesting execution of a pseudo-run, an enlarged pending display indicating high expectation of a jackpot, and the like. If the capture effect is executed while these special hold displays are being displayed, it will interfere with the hold display display that is displayed in a special manner. Deterioration can be prevented.

[12] In the embodiment described above, the longer the capture performance continues, the higher the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state. On top of that, the variable display where the capture effect ends will end the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing slightly later than the variable display other than the variable display where the capture effect ends (variable display where the capture effect does not end). You can also do this. In this way, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the suggestion performance ends at the predetermined timing, and it is possible to suitably heighten the player's sense of expectation.

[13] In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of presentation modes of suggestion presentation may be provided. In this case, the length of the period during which the capture effect continues may vary depending on the presentation mode of the suggestion effect, or the degree of expectation for the change in the active display may vary. Further, when a false pattern is provided in the suggestion effect, the degree of success expectation of the suggestion effect may be suggested by the display mode of the suggestion effect.

[14] In the embodiment described above, a mechanism may be provided in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are alternately performed. As such a mechanism, a sorting device for sorting game balls into a first starting area and a second starting area is known. Then, the above-described capture effect may be executed in variable displays that are alternately executed.

[15] In the above-described embodiment, when the execution timing of the capture effect as a pre-read preview effect overlaps with the execution timing of another pre-read preview effect, the following control may be performed. For example, when another pre-read preview effect is being executed, the capture effect may be restricted from being executed. In this case, the pending information that is the target of each pre-read preview performance is different.

[16] In the above-described embodiment, if another pre-reading preview performance is performed using the pending display or the display area of the pending display, the capture performance is not performed, but the pre-reading notice effect that changes the background is executed. When executed using another display area such as a preview effect, the capture effect may be executed without being restricted. Alternatively, in the case of a look-ahead preview performance that changes the background, the display area of the capture performance may be changed to a smaller display area than usual.

[17] In the above-described embodiment, when another prefetch preview effect is already being executed, the capture effect may be executed after the other prefetch effect ends.

[18] In the above-described embodiment, if the execution lottery of a plurality of look-ahead preview effects including a capture effect is won for the same targeted pending information, the lottery with the highest jackpot expectation among the plurality of look-ahead preview effects is won. It may be arranged such that only a highly advanced preview performance is executed.

(Explanation regarding association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to a characteristic part may be combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other characteristic parts as appropriate. Features combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of the configurations of other features as appropriate.

The embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.

1 Pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 performance control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Reservation storage means for storing information regarding the variable display as reservation information;
a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information;
active display means for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance related to the suspended display and a performance related to the active display,
The suspension display means is capable of displaying the suspension display in one of a plurality of display modes including a normal mode and a predetermined mode in which the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal mode. ,
The active display means has a normal mode, a first special mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal mode, and a second special mode that is controlled to the advantageous state more often than the first special mode. The active display is displayed using one of a plurality of types of special modes including a special mode and a third special mode that is controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than the second special mode. It is possible and
The performance execution means is
After displaying the active display in one of a plurality of special modes in the variable display that is not controlled to the advantageous state , the display mode of the active display is changed in the next variable display that is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special performance according to the pattern of the special mode,
restricting display of the pending display in the predetermined manner while the special performance is being executed;
Among the plurality of types of special modes, the special effect can be executed when the active display is displayed in the second special mode, and the special effect can be executed when the active display is displayed in the third special mode. A gaming machine that doesn't run.

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