JP7384433B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in gaming machines, the value of a random number for determining a jackpot is obtained when a game ball enters the starting prize opening, and a jackpot is determined by determining whether or not the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value. A jackpot lottery is being held to see who will win. Then, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the display result of the symbol variation game is derived. In addition, various performances are performed that can specify the degree of expectation of a jackpot (the degree of expectation of a jackpot).

Some of these gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, execute a specific effect (so-called "look-ahead effect") that can indicate the expected level of jackpot in a symbol variation game whose execution is pending. are disclosed. This makes it possible to specify the degree of advantage, such as the jackpot expectation level, of the symbol variation game whose execution is on hold, and makes it possible to pay attention to the symbol variation game whose execution is on hold.

JP2015-29726A

However, in such gaming machines, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising specific effects.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of suspending the execution of the symbol variation game when a game ball enters the starting means, and after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine to which a game is given per game, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance determining means for determining a performance execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means, a performance mode control means for controlling a performance mode, The execution mode of the performance includes whether or not the performance can be executed, an opportunity to perform the performance, and content of the performance, the winning display result includes a specific display result, and the performance execution means includes: , it is possible to display specific images corresponding to the running symbol variation game and the pending symbol variation game, respectively, and to execute a specific effect, and the specific effect causes the specific image to be displayed in a specific display mode. This is a production that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific image displayed in the specific display mode, and the production mode controlled by the production mode control means includes: There are a first production mode and a second production mode, and when the execution of a specific symbol variation game is suspended, the pending symbol variation game and the currently running symbol variation game, which are different from the specific symbol variation game, are At least one of them is a predetermined symbol variation game, and the performance determining means is configured to perform, in a situation where execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended in a situation where the performance mode control means is controlled to the first performance mode, Based on a first determination condition, it is possible to determine an execution mode of the specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the specific symbol variation game, and the second effect is controlled by the performance mode control means. When the execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended in a situation controlled by the mode, the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the specific symbol variation game is suggested based on a second determination condition. An execution mode of the specific performance can be determined, and the first determination condition and the second determination condition are the execution mode of the specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game. In a situation where is a specific execution mode, the types of triggers for executing the specific performance that can be determined as the execution mode of the specific performance that suggest the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the specific symbol variation game are different, Types of execution opportunities for the specific performance include a first execution opportunity and a second execution opportunity, and the first execution opportunity suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game. In a situation where the execution mode of the specific performance is the specific execution mode, the execution mode can be determined based on the first decision condition, and the execution mode can be determined based on the second decision condition, but the second execution trigger is the specific execution mode. In a situation where the execution mode of the specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game is a specific execution mode, it is impossible to decide based on the first decision condition, but the second decision The gist is that it can be determined based on conditions .

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. It is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the performance content of a pending change performance. It is a figure showing production mode. It is a diagram showing the transition transition of the production mode. (a) to (h) are diagrams showing presentation modes of a pending change effect. (a) to (h) are diagrams showing presentation modes of a pending change effect. (a) to (h) are diagrams showing presentation modes of a pending change effect. (a) to (g) are diagrams showing presentation modes of a pending change effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch command setting process. It is a figure which shows pending change production determination processing. It is a figure which shows the execution conditions regarding hold change production. (a) to (l) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the pending change effect.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko game machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light using the light emitting body. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing the light (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as audio effect) that outputs sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

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

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display section 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display section 22b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

In addition, in the following explanation, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they will be collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game will be referred to as "a special symbol variation game". It may be indicated as "Special Game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery to be described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this way, the special games include the first special game and the second special game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to the symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific display result) and a losing symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize that it will be a jackpot. In a special game, when a losing symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that it is a losing symbol.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when winning a jackpot lottery, jackpot symbols are derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the jackpot game is a game that is awarded on the condition that the player wins a jackpot lottery, and is a game that is awarded after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be won, so it is an advantageous game for the player.

The information display device 22 includes a first special reservation display section 22c. The first special suspension display section 22c displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number." The information display device 22 includes a second special reservation display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number." For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game (normal variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped displayed. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn to the normal symbol display section 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that it will be a normal winning. In a normal game, when a symbol with a normal loss is derived, the player can recognize that the pattern is a normal loss. In this embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal winning game is awarded. As will be described in detail later, the normal winning game is an advantageous situation for the player because it becomes easier to satisfy the suspension condition for the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display section 22f displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (number of normal suspended games) because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 provided with various decorations approximately in the center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be viewed by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or text. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect by displaying images.

In this embodiment, the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 27 includes a performance symbol variation game in which the performance symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and a combination of performance symbols is finally derived. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the “effect game”. The performance design is a design (decoration design) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance. In this embodiment, the performance game is performed by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a variable manner (scrolling display) in respective predetermined directions.

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In the production game, a combination of production symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When jackpot symbols are derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the performance game. For example, a symbol combination for a jackpot based on production symbols is a symbol combination in which the production symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" or "777." When a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the performance game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of place due to the performance symbols is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In addition, in the production game, the production symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and displayed. In this specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state, for example, a state in which the performance symbols are displayed in a swinging manner.

The performance game may include a reach performance performed by forming a reach. In reach, the same effect pattern is once stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the 1st column and 3rd column) out of multiple columns, and a different column from the specific column (in this embodiment, the 2nd column) ) continues to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, the ready-to-win presentation may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the actions of the presentation symbols differ.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that opens into the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28, which serves as a starting means and a first starting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the first starting port 28 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the holding condition for the first special game (first holding condition) can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be satisfied. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28 (the game ball entering the first starting port 28). In other words, execution of the first special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. In other words, execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. Further, the first special game may be executed (or possible) when a game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting opening 29 that opens into the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 serving as a starting means and a second starting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, a second special game hold condition (second hold condition) can be established, and a prize ball payout condition is also established. In this way, the second starting sensor SE2 detects the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 29 (the game ball entering the second starting port 29). In other words, execution of the second special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. In other words, execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. Further, the second special game may be executed (and can be executed) when a game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normally variable member 30 as an opening/closing means that can operate between an open state (permissive state) and a closed state (regulatory state) in a gaming area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 29 or can easily enter the ball. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or it is difficult to enter the ball. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal winning game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize opening 31 that opens into the gaming area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (permissive state) and a closed state (regulatory state) in the gaming area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can or can easily enter the big prize opening 31. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an open state in a jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big prize opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. In other words, the jackpot game is a game in which the jackpot 31 is opened (the jackpot 31 is opened).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which game balls can pass (enter). The gate 33 allows game balls to enter, and includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition for the normal game may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens into the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the general winning opening 34 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning hole different from the above-mentioned winning hole. “Winning” means that the game ball enters the winning hole. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning a jackpot lottery is higher than in the low probability state, and therefore becomes a gaming state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the entering of the game ball into the second starting port 29 becomes easier, resulting in a gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

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

In this embodiment, the normal winning probability in the low base state exceeds zero. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. Note that the normal winning probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, normally the variable member 30 is not operated to the open state in the low base state. In other words, the low base state can be said to be a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

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

As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming state includes a high base state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 29, and a high base state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 29 than in the high base state. Alternatively, there is a low base state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29. In the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a non-ball entry rate improvement state and a predetermined game state, and the high base state corresponds to a ball entry rate improvement state.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games are performed in which the jackpot 31 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is played up to a maximum number of times. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning hole 31, or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed. The process is terminated when a condition is met. In other words, the termination conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include a first termination condition in which the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit; There is a second termination condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the game ball reaching the upper limit number. In the round game, the big prize opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the grand prize opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special variable member 32 opens the grand prize opening 31. takes an open state, and when the termination condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the grand prize opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed for a predetermined ending time to notify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as a game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are represented by the symbol ZA, and 35 kinds of jackpot symbols are represented by the symbol ZB. are classified respectively. Also, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as the game results of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types are classified into patterns Zb. has been done. As described above, in this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots in the first special game, and two types of jackpots in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot will be expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb using the types of jackpot symbols. Furthermore, the type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

As for the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. As for the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set at 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In this embodiment, for each jackpot game, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In addition, in this embodiment, an inter-round interval time (2s in this embodiment) is set (defined) for each of the plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will start, or the ending time will start. Furthermore, in this embodiment, all types of jackpot games have the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment).

For the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on symbols ZA and Za ends, a high probability state and a high base state are awarded until the next jackpot game is awarded. For symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on symbols ZB and Zb ends, a low probability state is given, and the special game is played for a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or until the upper limit number of times is completed. A high base state is given until a jackpot game is given before the special game ends.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. The normal winning probability is set at 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. In addition, in this embodiment, a normal winning lottery was performed to determine whether there would be a normal winning, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, while a normal winning lottery is not performed and a normal winning is determined in a low base state, It may be determined that a high base condition does not normally result in a win. The total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and "1" when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When a game ball is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (backward) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for causing the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect, the speaker 18 to perform an audio effect, and the effect display device 27 to perform a display effect.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 when the power switch 60a is turned on.

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when power supply from an external power source stops, and when power supply starts, it automatically stores information based on the retained information. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, information regarding game status, and information regarding payout of prize balls. Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub-control board 41 does not need to be equipped with a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, judgment values, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, in this embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game until the special game ends, such as the type of reach production, for example. This is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, then the fluctuation pattern is the information from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. The information does not have to be able to specify the performance content of the performance game played during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a losing reach fluctuation pattern, and a losing reach fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the performance content of the performance game is determined to finally derive a jackpot symbol combination through a reach performance. The losing reach variation pattern is defined as the presentation content of the presentation game, in which a winning symbol combination is finally derived through the reaching presentation. In the losing variation pattern, the presentation content of the presentation game is determined to finally derive a losing symbol combination without going through the reach presentation.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Moreover, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various types of backed up information. In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d serving as an initialization operation means is turned on (operated), the power is turned on, and thereby various types of backed up information are initialized.

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

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to presentation) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, judgment values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio performance data regarding audio performance in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). Determine. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the suspension condition for the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reservation number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation designation command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number may be a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. In this way, execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. Note that the random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. In this way, execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a special game or a jackpot game is being played. If the special game or jackpot game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the special game is not in progress or the jackpot game is not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the second special game execution condition is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this manner, when both the execution of the first special game and the execution of the second special game are suspended, the main control CPU 40a executes the second special game with priority over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a is not in a special game or a jackpot game and each special pending number is "0", the main control CPU 40a is controlled to be in a standby state in which neither a special game nor a jackpot game is being executed.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not you will win the jackpot is determined based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. Note that the determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether the sum of the random number value specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

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

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbols derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the losing symbols derived in the first special game are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined losing symbols in the output buffer. After determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determination of a jackpot symbol or losing symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determination of a fluctuation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and symbol commands. and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as game (denoted as exit command) in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to award a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a awards a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process after a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game.

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, it sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can identify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the jackpot game is to be controlled to a high probability state as the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can specify that the jackpot game will be controlled to a high base state when the jackpot game ends. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next jackpot game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the jackpot game should be controlled to a low probability state as the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can specify that the jackpot game will be controlled to a high base state when the jackpot game ends. Set to main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a applies the number of times equivalent to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) to the remaining number of times of the special game to grant a high base state. It is stored in the main control RAM 40c as .

Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that control is to be made to a low base state upon completion of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to . That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and transitions to the low base state upon completion of the upper limit number of special games.

When granting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag when starting the jackpot game. Further, when awarding a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a low base state to the main base state flag when starting the jackpot game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a low probability state to the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that allows specifying that the control is in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) to an output buffer. Set to . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a high probability state to the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a sends information that allows specifying that the control is in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). Set to output buffer.

When the main base state flag is set to a value that can specify that control is to be performed in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) to the output buffer. Set to . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a sends information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). Set to output buffer. Furthermore, when the high base state is being controlled, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as high base number command) that can specify the remaining number of special games to be played in the high base state in the output buffer. . In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a which controls the gaming state by executing such processing corresponds to the gaming state control means.

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

In addition, when the execution conditions for the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is executed in the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an unsuccessful symbol combination (for example, "787") including the ready-to-win effect. In this embodiment, the execution condition for the ready-to-win effect is that a variation pattern with a ready-to-win effect is determined. In addition, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-reach lottery and that the player wins the ready-to-reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the performance display device 27 to display the performance symbols in each row in a variable manner, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the performance game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern, and, triggered by the input of the game end command, displays the symbol combination based on the determined production pattern. Derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination using the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. Moreover, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round performance. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening performance, round performance, and ending performance to be executed as the jackpot performance during the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

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

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

Here, the variation pattern will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 3.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of this embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it will be a jackpot. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP21, HP22, and HP41 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. Variation patterns HP11, HP12, and HP31 are defined as off-reach variation patterns, and variation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as off-reach variation patterns, respectively.

Moreover, the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 are selectable variation patterns in the low base state. Variation patterns HP31 and HP41 are selectable variation patterns in the high base state. The fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in common for the low base state and the high base state.

Further, fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in a performance game (during execution of a special game) and a first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") performance is executed. . The fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") performance is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP41 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a third super reach performance is executed.

In this embodiment, the SR1 effect and the SR2 effect are effects that suggest the degree of expectation of a jackpot in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation level is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the SR2 performance is a performance with higher jackpot expectations than the SR1 performance.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP01, and is more likely to be selected when it is in a high base state than when it is in a low base state. . Further, the fluctuation pattern HP02 can be selected when the first special reservation number is large in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern HP01 can be selected when the second special reservation number is small in the high base state.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 27 can display a pending image corresponding to a special game whose execution is pending. Further, in this embodiment, the effect display device 27 can also display an execution image corresponding to the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the pending image and the execution image correspond to the specific image. That is, in this embodiment, the effect display device 27 can display specific images corresponding to the special game in progress and the special game on hold, respectively.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 27 is capable of executing a pending change effect as a specific effect. The pending change performance is a performance that can be executed when the execution of the special game is suspended, and is a performance that suggests the degree of jackpot expectation of the special game whose execution is suspended. Specifically, the pending change performance is a performance that displays a pending image in a specific display mode on the performance display device 27, and is a performance that suggests the expectation level of a jackpot in a special game corresponding to the pending image displayed in the specific display mode. .

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance that can be executed even when a special game is being executed, and is also a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is being executed. Specifically, the pending change performance is a performance in which a suspended image is displayed in a specific display mode on the performance display device 27, and then the suspended image is displayed as an execution image, and corresponds to the execution image displayed in the specific display mode. This is a performance that suggests the level of expectation for a jackpot in the special game. Further, the pending change performance is a performance that causes the performance image to be displayed in a specific display mode on the performance display device 27, and is a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the special game corresponding to the performance image displayed in the specific display mode.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pending image and the execution image may be displayed in a normal display mode or in a specific display mode. The normal display mode is a display mode in which the pending image and the execution image are displayed in white. On the other hand, the specific display mode is a display mode in which the pending image and the execution image are displayed in any one of blue, green, and red. The green display color has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue display color, and the red display color has a higher jackpot expectation than the green display color. That is, the display colors of the pending image and the execution image suggest the expected jackpot of the special game corresponding to the pending image and the execution image. Hereinafter, among the pending image and the execution image, the image that is the target of the pending change effect may be referred to as the target image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance that indicates the jackpot expectation level corresponding to the target image displayed in the specific display mode by displaying the target image in the specific display mode. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance in which a special game that is a target of suggesting the jackpot expectation level can be specified. In this embodiment, the pending change effect is such that the display mode of the target image changes in some cases so that the expectation level of a jackpot becomes high, and in other cases the display mode of the target image does not change. This is an effect in which the display mode of the target image does not change during the process.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game in the low base state, and is not a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the second special game in the low base state. It is not a performance that suggests the expectation of a jackpot in a special game in a high base state. That is, in this embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance that can be executed only when it indicates the jackpot expectation level of the first special game in the low base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pending change performance is a performance executed at any one of a plurality of types of execution opportunities. Specifically, the trigger for executing the hold change effect is the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28 and the start of execution of a special game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pending change effect can be executed in one or more special games. To give a specific example, when the special game targeted for the reservation change effect is a special game corresponding to the first special reservation number "3", and when the special game corresponding to the first special reservation number "2" , when the special game corresponds to the first special reservation number "1", and when the special game is currently being executed.

In this embodiment, the production mode is controlled to be shiftable after each winning game ends or when a special game starts. The performance mode corresponds to the type of background image of the performance display device 27, can be specified by the player from the background image, and is an image that is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. The performance mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 5, there are multiple types of presentation modes in this embodiment. The plurality of types of performance modes include six types of performance modes MA to MF.
Production modes MA to MD are production modes when the base is low, and production modes ME and MF are production modes when the base is high. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the production modes MA to MD are production modes that can be controlled only when the probability state is low, and are not controlled when the probability state is high. The production mode ME is a production mode that can be controlled in both a high probability state and a low probability state, and is a production mode that may be controlled in a high probability state. The production mode MF is a production mode that can be controlled only when the probability state is high, and is not controlled when the probability state is low. In other words, it can be said that the production mode MF is a production mode in which it is determined that the state is in a high probability state.

As shown in FIG. 6, when controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to any of the production modes MA to MD. A control order is determined for the production modes MA to MC, and when the mode is controlled to a low base state, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, control is performed to the next production mode according to the control order. In this embodiment, the predetermined transition condition is established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) in production modes MA to MC.

The production mode MD is a production mode that is controlled when controlled from a high base state to a low base state. The production mode MD is controlled to the next production mode, the production mode MA, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the predetermined transition condition is established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (20 times in this embodiment) in production mode MD.

On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, the production modes ME and MF are controlled. The production mode ME is controlled after the jackpot game ends. The production mode MF is controlled when the high base state is controlled even after the special game has been executed 100 times after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the 101st special game after the end of the jackpot game while being controlled to a high base state, when the high base state ends and the control is to a low base state, a transition is made to the production mode MD.

Next, the control regarding the production mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be explained.
When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the low base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MA in the production mode flag and sets a predetermined value in the stay game counter. Set information corresponding to the number of times. The production mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the production mode in which to stay. The stay game counter is allocated to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of times a special game that stays in the production mode is executed.

When controlled to be in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the execution count counter (subtracts "1" in this embodiment) upon input of the game start command. Then, when a predetermined transition condition including the completion of a predetermined number of executions of the special game is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode according to the control order in the production mode flag, and Information corresponding to a predetermined number of times is set in a counter. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the special game in the low base state, and sets execution of the special game a predetermined number of times as one condition to the production mode MA, production mode MB, production mode MC, production mode MA. The production mode is controlled according to the control order. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the transition from production mode MA to production mode MB, from production mode MB to production mode MC, and from production mode MC to production mode MA in the low base state. be.

When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD in the production mode flag, and sets the stay game counter in advance. Information corresponding to a predetermined number of times (“100” in this embodiment) is set. Taking the input of the ending command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD in the production mode flag, and also sets information corresponding to a predetermined number of times (“100” in this embodiment) in the stay game counter. Set.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to the production mode ME, and when the execution number counter is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the input of the game start command. , updates the execution count counter (in this embodiment, "1" is subtracted). Then, when a predetermined transition condition including completion of a predetermined number of executions of the special game is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MF to the production mode flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the special game has been executed in the high base state, and shifts from the production mode ME to the production mode MF with one condition that the special game has been executed 100 times.

Furthermore, in response to the input of the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the production mode MD in the production mode flag and corresponds to the predetermined number of times (20 times in this embodiment) in the stay game counter. Set the information to be used. Then, after the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the production mode MD, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the production mode MA in conjunction with the execution of the next special game. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the transition from production mode MD to production mode MA in the low base state. Note that in this embodiment, there is no transition from the production modes MA to MC to the production mode MD. In this way, the production mode MD is a production mode that is transitioned after changing from the high base state to the low base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of a type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an identification image of a type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. This identification image is an image that allows identification of the production mode being controlled, such as "production mode MA". In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the production mode. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the production mode control means. In this embodiment, the performance mode MA controlled in the low base state corresponds to the first performance mode, and the performance mode MB controlled in the low base state corresponds to the second performance mode.

In the present embodiment, when a special game is being executed, the effect display device 27 indicates the expected jackpot of the special game being executed before the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. A predetermined preview effect can be executed. In this embodiment, the predetermined preview performance is at least a performance different from the pending change performance. Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined preview performance is a performance with a lower jackpot expectation level than the SR1 performance and the SR2 performance, and includes, for example, a dialogue performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level by displaying a dialogue image.

In this embodiment, the predetermined preview performance is executed with different probabilities depending on the controlled performance mode. Specifically, when the performance mode MA is controlled, the predetermined preview performance is executed with a higher probability than when the performance mode MB is controlled. In this way, the performance mode MB can be said to be a performance mode in which it is difficult to produce a performance effect due to the execution of the predetermined preview performance because the probability that the predetermined preview performance will be executed is low compared to the performance mode MA. Further, when the performance mode MC is controlled, the predetermined preview performance is executed with a higher probability than when the performance mode MA is controlled. In this way, the performance mode MA can be said to be a performance mode in which it is difficult to produce a performance effect by executing the predetermined preview performance because the probability that the predetermined preview performance will be executed is low compared to the performance mode MC.

In this embodiment, when the special game is being executed, the performance display device 27 displays the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is being executed before the performance symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. It is possible to execute a specific preview effect that suggests. In this embodiment, the specific preview performance is at least a performance different from the pending change performance. In addition, in this embodiment, the specific preview performance is a performance with a lower jackpot expectation level than the SR1 performance and the SR2 performance, for example, a specific character performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level by displaying a specific character image, etc. include.

In this embodiment, whether or not the specific preview performance is executable depends on the controlled performance mode. Specifically, the specific preview performance is executable when controlled by the performance mode MD, but cannot be executed when controlled by any of the performance modes MA to MC. In this way, it can be said that the production mode MD is a production mode in which, compared to production modes MA to MC, it is easier to produce a production effect due to the execution of the specific preview production because the specific preview production is executed.

The sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the game start command, specifies the effect mode being controlled based on the value set in the effect mode flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a variation pattern from the input game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a preview performance including a predetermined preview performance and a specific preview performance with a probability corresponding to the specified performance mode based on the specific variation pattern, It is determined whether or not to execute the preview performance.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the predetermined preview performance with a higher probability when the performance mode MA is controlled than when the performance mode MB is controlled. The sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the predetermined preview performance with a higher probability when being controlled by the performance mode MC than when being controlled by the performance mode MA.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute a specific preview performance with a predetermined probability when controlled to the performance mode MD. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MC, the sub-control CPU 41a does not decide to execute the specific preview production.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the preview performance, it controls the performance display device 27 so as to execute the preview performance when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of execution of the special game. Thereby, the effect display device 27 executes the preview effect.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10, a specific example of the presentation mode of various presentations including the pending change presentation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), performance symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 27r of the performance display device 27. In this case, it is in a low base state and is controlled to the production mode MA, and in the display area 27r of the production display device 27, it is specified that the background image corresponding to the production mode MA and that it is controlled to the production mode MA. Possible identification images are displayed. Further, the first special pending number is "2", and the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game currently being executed and the pending images G1 and G2 corresponding to the two special games whose execution is pending are white. Displayed in display color.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first special reservation number becomes "3", and the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed, Pending images G1 to G3 corresponding to the three special games whose execution is pending are displayed. In such a case, a pending change effect may be performed on the third pending image G3, and the pending image G3 may be displayed in a blue display color. As a result, the execution image G0, the first pending image G1, and the second pending image G2 are displayed in white, and the third pending image G3 is displayed in blue. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7(d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "3" to "2", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each of the three special games whose execution is being held is deleted. Images G1 to G3 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. The third pending image G3 is moved to become the second pending image G2. As a result, the execution image G0 and the first pending image G1 are displayed in white, and the second pending image G2 is displayed in blue. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(e), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7(f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game currently being executed is deleted, and the pending number corresponding to each of the two special games whose execution is pending is deleted. Images G1 and G2 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in white, and the first pending image G1 is displayed in blue. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(g), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7(h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "1" to "0", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each special game whose execution is being held is deleted. Image G1 moves. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in a blue display color. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(a), after the production symbols are once stopped and displayed in a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the production symbols are fixed and displayed in a missed symbol combination, The special game ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, the execution image G0 and the first pending image G1 are displayed in white, and the second pending image G2 is displayed in blue. After that, as shown in FIG. 8(c), when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first special reservation number becomes "3", and the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed, Pending images G1 to G3 corresponding to the three special games whose execution is pending are displayed. In such a case, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the execution is suspended for the second suspended image G2 whose execution was suspended before the third suspended image G3. Even when the change performance is being executed, the pending change performance may be executed for the third pending image G3, and the pending image G3 may be displayed in green display color. . As a result, the execution image G0 and the first held image G1 are displayed in white, the second held image G2 is displayed in blue, and the third held image G3 is displayed in green. be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "3" to "2", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each of the three special games whose execution is being held is deleted. Images G1 to G3 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. The third pending image G3 is moved to become the second pending image G2. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in white, the first pending image G1 is displayed in blue, and the second pending image G2 is displayed in green. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8(g), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game currently being executed is deleted, and the pending number corresponding to each of the two special games whose execution is pending is deleted. Images G1 and G2 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in blue, and the first pending image G1 is displayed in green. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(h), after the production symbols are once stopped and displayed in a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the production symbols are fixed and displayed in a missed symbol combination, The special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9(b), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "1" to "0", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each special game whose execution is being held is deleted. Image G1 moves. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in green. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the production symbols are once stopped and displayed in a reach symbol combination, and then, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the production symbols are fixed and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination, The special game ends.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(e), the low base state is controlled by the production mode MB, and in the display area 27r of the production display device 27, the background image corresponding to the production mode MB and the production mode An identification image that allows identification of the control by MB is displayed. Further, the first special reservation number is "2", the execution image G0 and the first reservation image G1 are displayed in white, and the second reservation image G2 is displayed in blue. ing.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(f), when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first special reservation number becomes "3", and the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed, Pending images G1 to G3 corresponding to the three special games whose execution is pending are displayed. In such a case, the pending change effect may not be performed on the third pending image G3, and the pending image G3 may be displayed in a white display color. As a result, the execution image G0, the first pending image G1, and the third pending image G3 are displayed in white, and the second pending image G2 is displayed in blue. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(g), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9(h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "3" to "2", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each of the three special games whose execution is being held is deleted. Images G1 to G3 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. The third pending image G3 is moved to become the second pending image G2. In such a case, with the start of execution of the special game as a trigger, a pending change effect is executed for the first pending image G1 whose execution was suspended before the second pending image G2. Even in the state in which the second pending image G2 is held, a pending change effect may be executed, and the held image G2 may be displayed in a green display color. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in white, the first pending image G1 is displayed in blue, and the second pending image G2 is displayed in green. In addition, in this embodiment, when the production mode MA is controlled, when the execution of the special game is started, the first suspended image G2 whose execution is suspended before the second suspended image G2 is displayed. In a state where the pending change effect is being executed for the pending image G1, the pending change effect is not executed for the second pending image G2. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(a), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game currently being executed is deleted, and the pending number corresponding to each of the two special games whose execution is pending is deleted. Images G1 and G2 move. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in blue, and the first pending image G1 is displayed in green. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(c), after the production symbols are once stopped and displayed in a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 10(d), the production symbols are fixed and displayed in a missed symbol combination, The special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 10(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number changes from "1" to "0", the execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed is deleted, and the hold corresponding to each special game whose execution is being held is deleted. Image G1 moves. Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the execution image G0. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in green. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(f), the production symbols are once stopped and displayed in a reach symbol combination, and then, as shown in FIG. 10(g), the production symbols are fixed and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination, The special game ends.

Here, with reference to FIG. 11, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process for setting a prefetch command as information specified by referring to various random numbers. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is a process that is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the first special hold number is at the upper limit, the first starting port 28 This is a process that is not executed when a game ball enters the ball.

As shown in FIG. 11, in step S101, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the regulating condition is satisfied, such as when the hold condition for the second special game is satisfied even though the base state is low, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state. Determine whether If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired as the ball enters the first starting port 28, and proceeds to step S103.
In step S103, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result, and ends the prefetch command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the special reservation number in response to the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28 in the low base state. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. . In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot judgment value among the jackpot judgment values, matches the jackpot judgment value exclusive for high probability, or does not match the jackpot judgment value. Identify. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot judgment value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state, or whether it matches the jackpot judgment value only when it is in a high probability state. , whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value is determined regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or not.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, and determines the jackpot in the case of a jackpot based on the read value. Identify the symbol (type of jackpot).

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern acquired as the game ball enters the first starting port 28, and determines the determined fluctuation pattern based on the read value. Identify. In addition, in this embodiment, except for the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02, the fluctuation patterns are determined even before the execution of the special game starts, regardless of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number. It is the composition. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 is determined even before execution of the special game is started. The configuration itself is also fixed.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the thus specified result. Specifically, the look-ahead command can specify the current number of special reservations, whether or not you will win the jackpot lottery depending on whether it is in a high probability state, the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern. It becomes a command.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28, determines whether the special game corresponding to the entry will be a jackpot before starting the special game based on the entry. generate at least a specifiable look-ahead command. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special reservations, whether or not it will be a jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern, and information that can specify whether or not you will win the jackpot lottery in a high probability state. It can be said that there is.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. Note that in this embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the reservation designation command are input, the subcontrol CPU 41a identifies the special reservation number from the prefetch command, and stores the prefetch command in the subcontrol RAM 41c in correspondence with the special reservation number. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the pre-read commands using the pre-read commands.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the pending change performance determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The pending change effect determination process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
As shown in FIG. 12, in step S201, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a prefetch command and a hold designation command have been input. If it is determined that the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold change effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prefetch command and the hold designation command have been input, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S202.

Next, in step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the restriction conditions for the pending change performance are satisfied. In this embodiment, when in the high base state, the restriction condition for the pending change performance is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the input prefetch command is input as a suspension designation command for the second special game, the restriction condition for suspension change performance is satisfied. In this embodiment, when a prefetch command in which the first special reservation number is not equal to or greater than "1" is input, the restriction condition for reservation change performance is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the value set in the stay game counter is equal to or less than "4", which is the upper limit of the first special reservation number, the restriction condition for reservation change performance is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input and execution of the hold change effect has already been determined, the restriction condition for the hold change effect is not satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input and the hold change effect has already been executed, the restriction condition for the hold change effect is not satisfied.

If it is determined that the restriction condition for the pending change effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pending change effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the restriction condition for the pending change performance is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S203.

In step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the decision result information regarding the pending change effect corresponding to the existing game. In this embodiment, the existing games include a first special game on hold that is executed before the special game corresponding to the input prefetch command among the special games whose execution is on hold, and a first special game that is currently being executed. This applies to the special game, and does not apply to the second special game that is on hold and the second special game that is currently being executed. Hereinafter, the special game corresponding to the input prefetch command may be referred to as a start pending game.

In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out decision result information corresponding to each existing game from the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the read decision result information, whether or not it has been decided to execute a pending change performance that suggests the expected level of jackpot in the existing game. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of existing games for which execution of the pending change effect has been determined. Hereinafter, the number of existing games for which it has been decided to execute a pending change effect may be referred to as the number of existing pending changes. Specifically, if the execution of the pending change effect has not been determined in all existing games, the number of existing pending changes becomes 0, and the execution of the pending change effect is determined in one existing game among all the existing games. If so, the number of existing pending changes is 1.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the existing game, regardless of whether the current pending image and execution image are already displayed in a specific display mode. Determine whether it has been determined. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the pending image and the executed image when the currently displayed pending image and executed image are already displayed in a specific display mode when the prefetch command and the pending designation command are input, and when the pending image and executed image are displayed after that. is displayed in a specific display mode, it is determined that execution of a pending change effect indicating the expectation level of the jackpot of the existing game has been decided.

To give a specific example, when the first special pending number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "2", the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the existing game being executed and the first special pending number are "1". The decision result information corresponding to each pending existing game is read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to display a specific image corresponding to the existing game being executed in a specific display mode. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to display a specific image corresponding to a pending existing game whose first special pending number is "1" in a specific display mode. The sub-control CPU 41a does not display a specific image corresponding to the existing game being executed in a specific display mode, but displays a specific image corresponding to a pending existing game whose first special pending number is "1" in a specific display mode. When displaying, it is specified that the number of existing pending changes is "1". When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S204.

In step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the production mode based on the value set in the production mode flag, selects a decision table corresponding to the production mode, and stores information indicating the selected decision table in the sub-control RAM 41c. do.

In this embodiment, the determination table is a table for determining the execution mode of the pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game, and is set in the sub-control ROM 41b so as to correspond to the type of the controlled effect mode. is stored in The determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the pending change performance and the performance pattern of the pending change performance as the execution mode of the pending change performance. Whether or not the pending change effect can be executed is determined in step S205, which will be described later. The performance pattern of the pending change performance is determined in step S206, which will be described later. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S205.

Here, the performance pattern of the pending change performance will be explained in detail.
In the present embodiment, the performance pattern of the pending change performance is a pattern in which the display timing of the pending image and the execution image corresponds to the display mode of the pending image and the execution image, and corresponds to the display timing of the pending image and the execution image. This is a pattern that allows the content of the pending change performance to be specified.

The display timing of the pending image and the execution image is the timing at which the display mode of the pending image and the execution image can change. The display timing of the suspended image and execution image includes the display timing when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended, and the display timing of the specific game between the time when the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold and the time when the execution of the start-pending game starts. There is a display timing when execution starts, and a display timing when execution of the start pending game starts. Also, between the time when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended and the time when the execution of the start-pending game starts, the execution of one specific game may be started, or the execution of a specific game may be started multiple times. There are cases where

In this way, in the effect pattern of the hold change effect, the display timing corresponding to the first special hold number that can be specified by the prefetch command is determined as the display timing of the hold image and the execution image. To give a specific example, if the first special suspension number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "2", the display timing when the execution of the start pending game is suspended, and the start pending game is the first special pending number. The display timing when the number becomes "1" and the display timing when execution of the start-pending game is started are determined in the performance pattern of the suspension change performance.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the display timings of the pending image and the execution image, the display timing at which the pending image and the execution image are displayed in a specific display mode is determined as the trigger for executing the pending change effect. Specifically, the execution trigger for the pending change effect includes the display timing when the pending image and execution image start to be displayed in a specific display mode, and the display timing when the pending image and execution image change from the normal display mode to the specific display mode. and a display timing at which the pending image and the execution image change from a specific display mode to another specific display mode.

In this embodiment, the execution triggers for the pending change performance are classified into a first execution trigger, a second execution trigger, and a third execution trigger. That is, in this embodiment, the types of execution triggers for the pending change performance include a first execution trigger, a second execution trigger, and a third execution trigger.

The first execution trigger corresponds to the display timing when the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold. When the execution trigger of the suspension change performance is the first execution trigger, the suspension image corresponding to the startup suspension game is displayed in a specific display mode at the display timing when the execution of the startup suspension game is suspended. That is, in the present embodiment, the first execution opportunity is when execution of the start pending game is suspended.

The second execution trigger corresponds to the display timing when the execution of a special game other than the start-pending game is started after the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold. In other words, the second execution trigger is an indication when execution of a special game different from the start-pending game is started, after the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold until the execution of the start-pending game starts. The timing is relevant. If the execution trigger of the hold change performance is the second execution trigger, the hold image corresponding to the start hold game is displayed in the normal display mode at the display timing when the start hold game is put on hold, and then the start hold change effect is held. A pending image corresponding to a game may be displayed in a manner that changes from a normal display mode to a specific display mode. If the execution trigger of the hold change performance is the second execution trigger, the hold image corresponding to the start hold game is displayed in a specific display mode at the display timing at which the execution of the start hold game is put on hold, and then the start hold change effect is held. A pending image corresponding to a game may be displayed so as to change from a specific display mode to another specific display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the second execution opportunity is when execution of the special game is started after the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold until the execution of the start-pending game is started.

The third execution trigger corresponds to when the execution of the start-pending game is started after the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold. If the execution trigger of the hold change performance is the third execution trigger, the hold image corresponding to the start hold game is displayed in the normal display mode at the display timing when the start hold game is put on hold, and then the start hold change effect is held. An execution image corresponding to a game may be displayed in a manner that changes from a normal display mode to a specific display mode. When the execution trigger of the hold change performance is the third execution trigger, after the hold image corresponding to the start hold game is displayed in a specific display mode, the start hold change effect is displayed at the display timing when execution of the start hold game starts. An execution image corresponding to a game may be displayed so as to change from a specific display mode to another specific display mode. That is, in this embodiment, the third execution opportunity is when execution of the start pending game is started.

Furthermore, in the production pattern of the pending change production, the display timings of the pending image and the execution image correspond to the display modes of the pending image and the execution image. To give a specific example, if the first special pending number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "2", the display mode of the pending image when the execution of the starting pending game is suspended, and the display mode of the pending image when the execution of the starting pending game is The display mode of the pending image when the special pending number is "1" corresponds to the display mode of the execution image when the execution of the start pending game is started.

In addition, as a production pattern of the pending change performance, the display manner of the pending images and the execution image is determined in the chronological order of the display timing of the pending image and the execution image so that the jackpot expectation level does not become low.

In addition, in this embodiment, the performance patterns of the pending change performance include a one-stage performance pattern that is displayed in a specific display format but does not change from that specific display format to another specific display format, and a one-stage performance pattern that is displayed in a specific display format. After that, there is a multi-stage performance pattern in which the specific display mode changes to another specific display mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the pending change effect is such that the pending image and the execution image are displayed in a specific display mode, but in multiple stages, there are cases where the pending image and execution image are not displayed in the specific display mode, and cases where the pending image and the execution image are not displayed in the specific display mode. There are cases where the pending image and the executed image are displayed in a specific display mode over stages. In other words, the one-stage performance pattern is a performance pattern in which the holding change performance is executed once, and the multi-stage performance pattern is a performance pattern in which the hold change performance is executed multiple times.

To give a specific example, in a 1-stage performance pattern, if the first special pending number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "2", a white display is displayed at the display timing when the execution of the start pending game is suspended. The colors match. In addition, the blue display color corresponds to the display timing when the start pending game reaches the first special pending number "1", and the blue display color corresponds to the display timing when the start pending game starts execution. There is. In this case, the second execution opportunity when the start pending game becomes the first special pending number "1" becomes the execution opportunity for the pending change performance.

On the other hand, in the multi-stage production pattern, if the first special suspension number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "2", the white display color corresponds to the display timing when the execution of the start suspension game is suspended. . In addition, the blue display color corresponds to the display timing when the start pending game reaches the first special pending number "1", and the green display color corresponds to the display timing when the start pending game starts execution. There is. In this case, the second execution opportunity at which the start pending game becomes the first special pending number "1" and the third execution opportunity at which execution of the start pending game is started serve as execution opportunities for the pending change effect.

Next, the determination table will be explained with reference to FIG. 13.
As shown in FIG. 13, the decision tables that can be selected in step S204 include a first decision table Ta1, a second decision table Ta2, a third decision table Ta3, and a fourth decision table Ta4. The first decision table Ta1 is a decision table selected when controlled by the production mode MA. The second decision table Ta2 is a decision table selected when controlled by the production mode MB. The third decision table Ta3 is a decision table selected when being controlled by the production mode MC. The fourth decision table Ta4 is a decision table selected when controlled by the production mode MD.

In the first determination table Ta1, the third determination table Ta3, and the fourth determination table Ta4, a multi-stage performance pattern cannot be determined, but a single-stage performance pattern can be determined. In the second determination table Ta2, a one-stage performance pattern can be determined, and a multi-stage performance pattern can also be determined.

Each of the decision tables Ta1 to Ta4 is a decision table that differs in whether or not it can be determined as an opportunity to execute a pending change performance that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game, corresponding to the number of existing pending changes. .

Specifically, the first determination table Ta1 is a performance pattern in which when the number of existing pending changes is 0, the execution trigger of the pending change performance is one of the first execution trigger, the second execution trigger, and the third execution trigger. can be determined. In the first determination table Ta1, when the number of existing pending changes is 1, a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is either the first execution trigger or the third execution trigger can be determined, and the second execution The performance pattern that triggers this cannot be determined. The first determination table Ta1 is such that when the number of existing pending changes is two or more, it is possible to determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the first execution trigger, and the second execution trigger and the third execution trigger are It is impossible to determine which performance pattern will result.

In the second determination table Ta2, regardless of the number of existing pending changes, a production pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change production is one of the first execution trigger, the second execution trigger, and the third execution trigger can be determined. .

In the third determination table Ta3, regardless of the number of existing pending changes, it is possible to determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the third execution trigger, and the performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the first execution trigger. And the performance pattern that will become either of the second execution triggers cannot be determined.

The fourth determination table Ta4 is such that when the number of existing pending changes is 0, a production pattern can be determined in which the execution trigger of the pending change production is any of the first execution trigger, the second execution trigger, and the third execution trigger. be. In the fourth determination table Ta4, when the number of existing pending changes is one or more, a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is any of the first execution trigger, the second execution trigger, and the third execution trigger cannot be determined. It is. In other words, the fourth decision table Ta4 can decide to execute a pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game when the existing pending change number is 0, and when the existing pending change number is 1 or more. When this is the case, it is impossible to decide whether to execute a pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each of the determination tables Ta1 to Ta4 is used to determine when the number of existing pending changes is determined to be one or more as the execution mode of the pending change effect that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game. The types of triggers for executing the pending change performance that can be determined as the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the expectation level of a jackpot in the pending game are different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first determination table Ta1 cannot determine a multi-stage performance pattern, but the second determination table Ta2 can determine a multi-stage performance pattern. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first determination table Ta1 and the second determination table Ta2 are determined so that the number of existing pending changes is 0 as the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game. Depending on the situation, the type of trigger for executing the pending change effect that can be determined as the execution mode of the pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game differs. In other words, in the present embodiment, each of the determination tables Ta1 to Ta4 is used to determine whether the starting pending game The types of triggers for executing the pending change performance that can be determined as the execution mode of the pending change performance that suggests the expected level of jackpot are different. In other words, each of the determination tables Ta1 to Ta4 calculates the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is determined to be the same as the execution mode of the pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the existing game. The types of triggers for executing the pending change performance that can be determined as the execution mode of the suggested pending change performance are different. Moreover, the execution mode of the pending change performance in which the number of existing pending changes is the same can be said to be the execution mode in which the number of specific images displayed in the specific display mode corresponding to the existing game is the same.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first execution opportunity is set in the first determination table Ta1 in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is determined to be one or more as the execution mode of the pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the existing game. It can be determined based on the second determination table Ta2. On the other hand, the second execution opportunity cannot be determined based on the first determination table Ta1 in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is determined to be 1 or more as the execution mode of the pending change effect that indicates the expectation level of jackpot in the existing game. However, it can be determined based on the second determination table Ta2. In addition, the third execution opportunity cannot be determined based on the first determination table Ta1 in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is determined to be 2 or more as the execution mode of the pending change effect that indicates the expectation level of jackpot in the existing game. However, it can be determined based on the second determination table Ta2.

In addition, in this embodiment, the production mode MB is a production mode in which the probability of executing a predetermined preview production is lower than that in the production mode MA, but it is a production mode in which it is easy to provide diversity in the execution mode of the pending change production. You can say that. Moreover, the performance mode MA is a performance mode in which the probability of executing a predetermined advance notice performance is low compared to the performance mode MC, but it can be said that it is a performance mode in which it is easy to provide diversity in the execution mode of the pending change performance. Furthermore, compared to the production modes MA and MB, the production mode MD is a production mode in which specific preview production can be executed, but it can be said that it is a production mode in which it is difficult to provide diversity in the execution mode of the pending change production. .

Returning to the explanation of the pending change effect determination process in FIG. 12, in step S205, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a pending change effect lottery process. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a holding change effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the hold change effect based on the decision table selected in step S204 and the input prefetch command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a holding change performance lottery based on the input prefetch command, and determines whether or not to execute the hold change performance as an execution mode of the hold change performance based on the lottery result of the hold change performance lottery. do. In this embodiment, the execution mode of the pending change effect includes whether or not the pending change effect can be executed.

In this embodiment, in the pending change effect lottery, in principle, if the input prefetch command is a prefetch command that will result in a jackpot, the probability will be higher than if the input prefetch command is a prefetch command that will not result in a jackpot. Get elected. Therefore, it can be said that the pending change performance is a performance that can specify the jackpot expectation level at which the special game whose execution is suspended becomes a jackpot.

In this embodiment, in the hold change effect lottery, as a general rule, if the input pre-read command is a pre-read command that results in a losing reach variation pattern, if the input pre-read command is a pre-read command that results in a missed reach variation pattern; have a higher probability of winning. Therefore, it can be said that the suspended change performance is a performance that can specify the degree of expectation that the ready-to-reach performance will be executed during the execution of the special game whose execution has been suspended.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the number of existing pending changes is one or more in step S203 and selects the fourth determination table Ta4 corresponding to the production mode MD in step S204, exceptionally, No matter which pre-reading command is input, the holding change performance lottery is not won. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S206.

Next, in step S206, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the reserved change effect lottery has been won. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pending change effect lottery has not been won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the pending change effect determination process without executing steps S207 and S208. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pending change effect lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S207, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a production pattern of the pending change effect as an execution mode of the pending change effect based on the determination table selected in step S204 and the input prefetch command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display timing for displaying the pending image and the execution image in a specific display mode as the trigger for executing the pending change effect by determining the effect pattern of the pending change effect. In this embodiment, the execution mode of the pending change performance includes an execution trigger of the pending change performance and the performance content (display mode of a specific image) of the pending change performance.

In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that if the pre-read command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending change effect is a pre-read command that will result in a jackpot variation, the sub-control CPU 41a will be able to perform A production pattern with a display color with a high expectation of a jackpot is determined based on probability. In addition, when the pre-read command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending change effect is a pre-read command that results in a missed reach variation, the sub-control CPU 41a provides a higher probability than when the pre-read command that results in a missed reach variation. , to determine a presentation pattern with a display color that has a high expectation of a jackpot.

In particular, regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the first determination table Ta1 corresponding to the production mode MA is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a 1-stage production pattern, A multi-stage performance pattern is not determined. Regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the third determination table Ta3 corresponding to the production mode MC is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a one-stage production pattern, and determines a multi-stage production pattern. The production pattern is not determined. Regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the fourth determination table Ta4 corresponding to the production mode MD is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a one-stage production pattern, and determines a multi-stage production pattern. The production pattern is not determined. Regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the second determination table Ta2 corresponding to the production mode MB is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the one-stage production pattern and the multi-stage production pattern. Decide which one.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the number of existing pending changes is 0 in step S203 and selects the first determination table Ta1 corresponding to the production mode MA in step S204, the execution trigger of the pending change production is the first. A performance pattern of a pending change performance that is one of a first execution opportunity, a second execution opportunity, and a third execution opportunity is determined. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the number of existing pending changes is 1 in step S203 and selects the first determination table Ta1 corresponding to the production mode MA in step S204, the trigger for executing the pending change production is the first execution. A performance pattern of a pending change performance that is either a trigger or a third execution trigger is determined. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the number of existing pending changes is 2 or more in step S203 and selects the first determination table Ta1 corresponding to the production mode MA in step S204, the execution trigger of the pending change production is the first. A performance pattern of a pending change performance that becomes an opportunity for execution is determined.

Regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the second determination table Ta2 corresponding to the performance mode MB is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the trigger for executing the pending change performance is the first execution. A performance pattern of a pending change performance that is either a trigger, a second execution trigger, or a third execution trigger is determined.

Furthermore, regardless of the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203, when the third determination table Ta3 corresponding to the performance mode MC is selected in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the trigger for executing the pending change performance is the first one. 3. Determine the performance pattern of the pending change performance that will be the trigger for execution.

When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203 is 0 and selects the fourth determination table Ta4 corresponding to the production mode MD in step S204, the execution trigger of the pending change production is determined to be 0. A performance pattern of a pending change performance that is one of a first execution opportunity, a second execution opportunity, and a third execution opportunity is determined. In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the number of existing pending changes specified in step S203 is one or more and selects the fourth determination table Ta4 corresponding to the production mode MD in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the fourth determination table Ta4 corresponding to the production mode MD in step S205. In this case, the held change effect lottery is not won and the process does not proceed to step S207. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S208.

In step S208, the sub-control CPU 41a sets decision result information indicating the decision results determined in steps S205 and S207 (for example, whether or not to execute the pending change effect, the performance pattern of the pending change effect) in the sub-control RAM 41c, and The change effect determination process ends. In this manner, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution mode of the performance including the pending change performance, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended under the control of each performance mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the start-pending game is to be suspended based on the determination table corresponding to each performance mode. It is possible to determine the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the degree of jackpot expectation. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect determining means.

In a process different from the pending change effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads decision result information from the sub-control RAM 41c, and performs control to execute the pending change effect based on the decision result information. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the pending image and the execution image in the determined display mode, triggered by the input of the prefetch command and the pending designation command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the pending image and the execution image in the determined display mode after moving the pending image in response to the input of the game start command. Further, in such a case, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the display mode (including the normal display mode and the specific display mode) of the displayed pending image and execution image in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this embodiment, the start pending game corresponds to the specific symbol variation game, and the existing game different from the start pending game corresponds to the predetermined symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the determining condition when the first determining table Ta1 is selected corresponds to the first determining condition, and the determining condition when the second determining table Ta2 is selected corresponds to the second determining condition. In this embodiment, an execution mode in which the number of existing pending changes is the same (one) corresponds to a specific execution mode.

Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the execution mode in which various effects including the pending change effect are executed will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the execution image G0 has a white display color, the first pending image G1 has a blue display color, and the second pending image G2 has a white display color. The conditions shown in each case are assumed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the performance mode is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MD, the execution of the start pending game is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. When the image is put on hold, the third hold image G3 may be displayed in white.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(c), when the production mode is controlled to either MA or MB, the execution of the start pending game is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. When the image is put on hold, the third hold image G3 may be displayed in green. In the case where the performance mode is controlled by either MC or MD, when the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold after the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the third hold image is displayed. G3 is not displayed in a specific display mode such as a green display color.

In this way, when the performance mode is controlled in either MA or MB, when the execution of the start-pending game is put on hold with the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28, the existing hold Even if the number of changes is one, it is possible to execute a pending change performance that suggests the expectation level of a jackpot in a start pending game. On the other hand, in the case where the production mode is controlled in either MC or MD, when the execution of the start pending game is suspended with the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28, the existing pending change number If there is only one, it is impossible to execute a pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14(d), the execution image G0 has a white display color, the first pending image G1 has a blue display color, and the second pending image G2 has a white display color. The conditions shown in each case are assumed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14(e), when the execution mode is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MD, the execution image G0 after the movement turns blue when the execution of the next special game starts. The first held image G1 after movement may be displayed in white.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(f), in the case where the performance mode MB is controlled, the second pending image G2 is changed to the first pending image G2, triggered by the start of execution of the next special game. When moving as image G1, the first held image G1 may change from white display color to green display color. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in blue, and the first pending image G1 is displayed in green. When the production mode is controlled by one of MA, MC, and MD, when the next special game starts, the first held image G1 after the movement changes from white to green. There is no change to a specific display mode such as display color.

In this way, when controlled by the production mode MB, the number of existing pending changes is 1, and the execution of the special game is triggered when the pending image is already displayed in a specific display mode. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game corresponding to another pending image. On the other hand, when the production mode is controlled to be MA, MC, or MD, the number of existing pending changes is 1, and the special game cannot be executed when the pending image is already displayed in a specific display mode. Taking this as an opportunity, furthermore, it is impossible to execute a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game corresponding to another pending image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14(g), assume that the execution image G0, the first pending image G1, and the second pending image G2 are displayed in white. . Then, as shown in FIG. 14(h), when the execution mode is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MD, when the execution of the next special game starts, the execution image G0 and the first The pending image G1 may be displayed in white.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(i), when the performance mode is controlled to be MA, MB, or MD, the second pending image is When G2 moves as the first held image G1, the first held image G1 may change from a white display color to a green display color. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in white, and the first pending image G1 is displayed in green. When controlled by the production mode MC, the first held image G1 after movement will not change from white to green when the next special game starts. do not have.

In this way, when the production mode is controlled to any one of MA, MB, and MD, the number of existing pending changes is 0, and all pending images are not displayed in a specific display mode, the start pending With the start of execution of a special game different from the game, it is possible to execute a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game corresponding to the pending image. On the other hand, when the production mode is controlled by MC, the number of existing pending changes is 0, and all pending images are not displayed in a specific display mode, and a special game different from the starting pending game cannot be executed. When the first special game starts, it is impossible to perform a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game corresponding to the pending image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14(j), it is assumed that the execution image G0 and the first pending image G1 are displayed in white. As shown in FIG. 14(k), when the execution mode is controlled to be in any of the production modes MA to MD, when the next special game starts, the execution image G0 changes to a white display color. may be displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(l), when the production mode is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MD, the first pending image G1 is triggered by the start of execution of the next special game. When moving as the execution image G0, the execution image G0 may change from a white display color to a green display color. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in green.

In this way, when the production mode is controlled in any of the production modes MA to MD, the special game cannot be executed when the number of existing pending changes is 0 and all pending images are not displayed in a specific display mode. With the start of , it is possible to execute a pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game corresponding to the execution image.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In a situation controlled by production mode MA, when the execution of the start pending game is suspended, execution of a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game based on the first determination table Ta1 The aspect is determinable. On the other hand, in a situation controlled by the performance mode MB, when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended, the execution mode of the pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start-pending game is based on the second determination table Ta2. can be determined. The first decision table Ta1 and the second decision table Ta2 are used as an execution mode of a pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game in a situation where a pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the existing game is executed. The types of triggers for executing the definable pending change performance are different. Therefore, in a situation where a pending change performance that indicates the expectation level of a jackpot in an existing game is executed, it is possible to draw attention to the types of triggers for executing the pending change performance that can be determined and the performance mode that is being controlled. You can improve your interest in.

(2) In addition, production mode MA and production mode MB are production modes that are controlled in the low base state, and are controlled by production mode MA or production mode MB in the low base state. It is possible to vary the determination table for determining the execution mode of the pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game. Therefore, even when the control is in a low base state, it is possible to draw attention to the types of triggers for executing the pending change performance that can be determined and the performance mode that is being controlled, thereby improving interest in the game. can be achieved.

(3) Types of execution opportunities for the pending change effect include a first execution opportunity and a second execution opportunity. In a situation where the number of existing pending changes is 1 as an execution mode of a pending change performance that indicates the expectation level of a jackpot in an existing game, the first execution trigger is controlled by the performance mode MB even if it is controlled by the performance mode MA. It is possible to determine even if On the other hand, in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is 1 as an execution mode of a pending change performance that indicates the expectation level of jackpot in the existing game, the second execution opportunity can be determined when controlled by the performance mode MB. However, it is impossible to determine when it is controlled by the production mode MA. Therefore, in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is 1 as an execution mode of a pending change performance that indicates the expectation level of a jackpot in an existing game, it is difficult to determine whether a second execution opportunity can be determined as an execution trigger of a pending change performance. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the performance mode being controlled, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(4) The first execution trigger is when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended, and the second execution trigger is the period from when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended until the execution of the start-pending game starts. This is when the execution of the first special game starts. Therefore, in a situation where the number of existing pending changes is 1, when the execution of the first special game is started after the execution of the start pending game is suspended until the execution is started, the pending change effect is It is possible to draw attention to whether an opportunity for execution has arrived and the performance mode being controlled, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(5) Comparison of each determination condition for the execution mode of the pending change performance is based on the premise that the number of existing pending changes is the same as the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game. For this reason, it is possible to determine the execution mode of a pending change effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of an existing game in a situation where the execution mode of a pending change effect is the execution of a pending change effect, and the number of specific images to be displayed in a specific display mode is the same. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of opportunity for executing the pending change performance and the performance mode being controlled, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(6) In the low base state, it is possible to control the transition from production mode MA to production mode MB. Therefore, even if the player is controlled to a low base state, it is possible to draw attention to the transition from production mode MA to production mode MB, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, when the execution of the start pending game is put on hold, the first special game being executed and the first special game on hold that is different from the start pending game all correspond to the predetermined symbol variation game. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the entire first special game on hold, which is different from the starting hold game, may correspond to the predetermined symbol variation game, and the first special game in progress may not correspond to the predetermined symbol variation game. Further, for example, the first special game being executed and a part of the first special game on hold that is different from the start-up hold game may correspond to the predetermined symbol variation game. Further, for example, a part of the first special game on hold, which is different from the starting hold game, may correspond to the predetermined symbol variation game. In other words, when the execution of the start pending game is put on hold, at least one of the first special game being executed and the first special game on hold that is different from the start pending game corresponds to the predetermined symbol variation game. Good too.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the existing game may include the second special game being executed. Further, for example, the existing games may include a second special game on hold. That is, the second special game may be included in the predetermined symbol variation game. In this way, the predetermined symbol variation game does not matter whether the specific symbol variation game and the special game type (first special game and second special game) are the same or different.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the pending change performance is a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the second special game in the high base state, and is not a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first special game in the high base state. , it does not have to be an effect that suggests the expectation of a jackpot in the special game in a low base state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pending change performance may be a performance that can be executed only when it indicates the jackpot expectation level of the second special game in the high base state. Further, the high base state may correspond to a predetermined gaming state. In this case, in the look-ahead command setting process, the restriction condition is satisfied when the base state is low, the restriction condition is satisfied when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied even though the base state is high, and the restriction condition is satisfied when the second special game is held in the high base state. Control is carried out. When the execution of the start pending game based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is suspended in the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the existing game is When the execution mode is a specific execution mode, it is possible to determine the execution mode of the pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start pending game based on the determining conditions that differ depending on the type of performance mode. In addition, the existing games include a second special game that is currently on hold, a second special game that is being executed before the special game that corresponds to the input prefetch command, and a second special game that is currently being executed. may apply. Further, for example, the production mode ME may correspond to the first production mode, and the production mode MF may correspond to the second production mode. Further, for example, regarding the conditions for determining the execution mode of the preview performance and the execution mode of the pending change performance, any of the performance modes MA to MD may be read as the performance mode ME and the performance mode MF. In this way, the high base state is a game state in which the game ball enters the second starting port 29 more easily than the low base state. The pending change performance is a performance that can be executed only when it indicates the expectation of a jackpot in the second special game in a high base state. In the high base state, the second special game is more likely to be executed than in the low base state, but the pending change performance can only be executed if it indicates the expectation of a jackpot in such a second special game. Therefore, in the high base state where the holding change effect is executed frequently, the hold change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the start hold game based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is prevented from being executed. It can raise expectations. In addition to this, it is possible to draw attention to the execution mode of the pending change performance corresponding to the existing game whose execution was suspended before the start pending game and the controlled performance mode, which increases the interest in the game. You can improve your performance. Further, in this case, for example, the existing games may include the first special game that is being executed, or may include, for example, the first special game that is on hold. That is, the first special game may be included in the predetermined symbol variation game. In this way, the predetermined symbol variation game does not matter whether the specific symbol variation game and the special game type (first special game and second special game) are the same or different.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 in a low base state, the holding change effect is executed, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 in a high base state, A pending change performance may be executed in response to the entry of the ball. For example, in the high base state, the holding change effect may be executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 as a trigger. Further, for example, the hold change effect may be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 in the low base state. Alternatively, for example, a combination of these may be used.

- In the above embodiment, the predetermined gaming state may be a high probability state or a low probability state, but is not limited to this. For example, the high probability state and the high base state may be the predetermined gaming states. Further, for example, the low probability state and the low base state may be the predetermined gaming states. Further, for example, the low probability state and the high base state may be the predetermined gaming states.

- In the above embodiment, for example, a predetermined preview performance may be executed when the performance symbols in the left column and the right column are once stopped and displayed. For example, a predetermined preview performance may be executed after the performance symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, a specific preview performance may be executed when the performance symbols in the left column and the right column are once stopped and displayed. For example, the specific preview performance may be executed after the performance symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the performance mode MA is controlled, the predetermined preview performance may be executed with a lower probability than when the performance mode MB is controlled, and for example, the predetermined preview performance may be executed with the same probability. may be executed. For example, when controlled by the production mode MC, the predetermined preview performance may be executed with a lower probability than when controlled by the production mode MA; for example, the predetermined preview performance may be executed with the same probability. .

- In the above embodiment, for example, the specific preview performance may be executable when controlled in any of the performance modes MA to MC. In this case, for example, when being controlled to any of the presentation modes MA to MC, the specific preview presentation may be executed with a lower probability than when being controlled to the presentation mode MD. Further, for example, when controlled by any of the presentation modes MA to MC, a specific notice presentation may be executed with a higher probability than when controlled by presentation mode MD; for example, a specific notice presentation may be executed with the same probability. A performance may also be performed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MB, the production mode MB may be controlled to the production mode MA. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MC, the production mode MC may be controlled to the production mode MB. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MA, the production mode MA may be controlled to the production mode MC.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MA, the production mode MA may be controlled to the production mode MD. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MB, the production mode MB may be controlled to the production mode MD. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MC, the production mode MC may be controlled to the production mode MD.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MD, the production mode MD may be controlled to the production mode MB. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the production mode MD, the production mode MD may be controlled to the production mode MC.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when controlled from a high base state to a low base state, it may be controlled to any of the production modes MA to MC.
- In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the production modes MA to MD may be absent, and a production mode different from the production modes MA to MD may be provided as the production mode in the low base state.

- In the above embodiment, for example, any combination of the production modes MA to MD may be the first production mode and the second production mode.
- In the above embodiment, for example, after the special game has been executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) in production modes MA to MC, a predetermined transition condition may be established based on the lottery result. In other words, a predetermined transition condition may be satisfied when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) in production modes MA to MC. In the above embodiment, the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in any of the production modes MA to MD, regardless of the player's operation of the operation button 19, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in any of the production modes MA to MD. In either case, a predetermined transition condition may be satisfied in response to the player's operation. Further, for example, the destination performance mode may be determined in accordance with the player's operation. For example, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in any of the performance modes MA to MD, the destination performance mode may be determined by lottery.

- In the above embodiment, for example, if the production mode in the high base state corresponds to the first production mode and the second production mode, the first production mode and the second production mode are controlled to a high probability state. It does not matter whether or not it is an identifiable production mode. Also, for example, when the high base state is controlled after the end of a jackpot game, the first performance mode is controlled during the execution of a special game from the first to a specific number of times (for example, four times), and The second production mode may be controlled during execution of a later special game. In addition, for example, in the case where the jackpot game is controlled to a low probability state and a high base state after being controlled to a low probability state and a low base state after the end of a jackpot game, it is possible to prevent a jackpot from occurring after being controlled to a low probability state. It may also be possible to assume a configuration in which the low base state is controlled from the high base state by executing the special game a number of times. In this case, the production mode is controlled to a high base state after the end of a jackpot game, and the high base state is controlled by being controlled to a low probability state and then executing a specified number of special games without hitting the jackpot. The presentation mode when the game is played may be a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode, respectively. Furthermore, for example, in a case where the system is controlled to a high base state after the end of a jackpot game and then is controlled to a low base state, a configuration in which the low base state is controlled to be changed from the low base state to the high base state by winning a predetermined lottery may be adopted. It may be a premise. In this case, the performance mode when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the performance mode when the high base state is controlled due to winning a predetermined lottery are the first performance mode and the first performance mode, respectively. There may be two production modes. Further, for example, the first performance mode and the second performance mode may be performance modes controlled in different gaming states.

- In the above embodiment, for example, it is not necessary to display at least one of the background image and the identification image of the type that corresponds to the production mode, and for example, another image of the type that corresponds to the production mode may be displayed. Good too.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the multi-stage performance pattern may not be determined based on the second determination table Ta2. Further, for example, a multi-stage performance pattern may be determined in at least one of the first determination table Ta1, the third determination table Ta3, and the fourth determination table Ta4.

- In the above embodiment, for example, each of the decision tables Ta1 to Ta4 may have a different probability of winning the pending change effect lottery. To give a specific example, the second decision table Ta2 may have a higher probability of winning the pending change effect lottery than the first decision table Ta1. Further, for example, the first decision table Ta1 may have a higher probability of winning the pending change effect lottery compared to the third decision table Ta3 and the fourth decision table Ta4. Thereby, the execution frequency of the pending change performance can be varied depending on the selected decision table.

- In the above embodiment, for example, even if the first determination table Ta1 is a table that does not determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the third execution trigger when the number of existing pending changes is 1, good. For example, the first determination table Ta1 may be a table that does not determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the first execution trigger when the number of existing pending changes is one. For example, the first determination table Ta1 may be a table that can determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the third execution trigger when the number of existing pending changes is two or more. For example, the first determination table Ta1 may be a table that does not determine a performance pattern in which the execution trigger of the pending change performance is the first execution trigger when the number of existing pending changes is two or more.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the third determination table Ta3 may be a table that does not win the pending change effect lottery when the number of existing pending changes is one or more.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the opportunity for suspending the execution of the start-pending game is the second execution trigger, and the period from when the execution of the start-pending game is suspended until the execution of the start-pending game is started. The trigger for starting execution of the special game may be the first execution trigger. For example, the trigger for starting execution of the start pending game may be the first execution trigger. For example, the trigger for starting execution of the start pending game may be the second execution trigger. For example, if a special game different from the start pending game is executed multiple times between the time the execution of the start pending game is suspended and the execution of the start pending game is started, the multiple special games The trigger for executing at least one of them may be a second execution trigger. Specifically, for example, after the execution of a start-pending game is suspended until the execution of that start-pending game is started, a special game (execution order The second execution trigger may be the trigger for starting the execution of the first pending existing game. Also, for example, between the time the execution of a start-pending game is put on hold and the start of the start-pending game, a special game (the last pending game in the order of execution) may be played immediately before the start-pending game starts. The trigger for starting the execution of the existing game in the game may be the second execution trigger.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the first to third execution opportunities, there may be another execution opportunity such as a fourth execution opportunity as an execution opportunity for the pending change performance. As a specific example, the fourth execution trigger for the pending change effect may be when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the start pending game was started. Further, for example, a time when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the execution of the start hold game may be set as the third execution trigger of the hold change effect.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the determination table for the execution mode of the pending change performance may be different depending on whether the number of existing pending changes is 2 or the number of existing pending changes is 3. For example, the determination table for the execution mode of the pending change effect may be the same when the number of existing pending changes is one and when the number of existing pending changes is two or more. For example, the determination table for the execution mode of the pending change effect may be the same when the existing pending change number is 0 and when the existing pending change number is 1.

- In the above embodiment, for example, an execution mode in which the number of existing pending changes is the same two may correspond to the specific execution mode. Further, for example, an execution mode in which the number of existing pending changes is the same three may correspond to the specific execution mode. Further, for example, an execution mode in which the number of existing pending changes is the same 0 may correspond to the specific execution mode. In other words, an execution mode in which the number of specific images to be displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to an existing game is the same may correspond to the specific execution mode. Further, as in the above embodiment, even if the execution modes that have the same classification (type), such as two or more specific images to be displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to an existing game, correspond to the specific execution mode. good. Further, for example, 0 items may be the same classification, 1 or 2 items may be the same classification, and 3 or more items may be the same classification. Further, for example, zero items may be the same classification, and one or more items may be the same classification.

- In the above embodiment, regardless of which specific image is displayed in the specific display mode, it is specified whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is the specific execution mode based on the number of existing pending changes; It is not limited to this. For example, it may be specified whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is the specific execution mode based on whether or not specific images are displayed in a specific display mode in succession according to the execution order. In other words, it may be specified whether the execution mode of the pending change performance is the specific execution mode based on the number of existing continuous pending changes in which specific images are displayed in a specific display mode in succession according to the execution order.

- In the above embodiment, when a specific image is displayed in a specific display mode, it is determined whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is the specific execution mode based on the number of existing pending changes, regardless of the type of the specific display mode. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be specified whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is the specific execution mode based on the number of specific images displayed in a display color with a higher jackpot expectation than the green display color. In other words, it may be specified whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is the specific execution mode based on the type of the specific display mode in which the specific image is displayed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, it may be specified whether the execution mode of the pending change effect is a specific execution mode based on a numerical value corresponding to the execution mode of the pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the existing game. As a specific example, as the execution mode of the pending change effect, the numerical value pt1 corresponds to non-execution of the pending change effect. The numerical value pt2 corresponds to an execution mode in which the specific image is finally displayed in a blue display color by executing the pending change effect. The numerical value pt3 corresponds to an execution mode in which the specific image is finally displayed in a green display color by executing the pending change effect. The numerical value pt4 corresponds to an execution mode in which the specific image is finally displayed in red display color by execution of the pending change effect. The numerical value pt2 is a numerical value larger than the numerical value pt1, the numerical value pt3 is a numerical value larger than the numerical value pt2, and the numerical value pt4 is a numerical value larger than the numerical value pt3. In other words, as the execution mode of the pending change performance, a large numerical value is determined for an execution mode with a high jackpot expectation. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies a numerical value corresponding to the execution mode of a pending change effect that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game, and based on the total value of the specified numerical values, a pending change that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the starting pending game. Decide how the performance will be executed. In such a case, regardless of the number of existing pending changes, the execution mode of the pending change effect may be determined based on a numerical value corresponding to the execution mode of the pending change effect, which indicates the jackpot expectation level of the existing game. Further, for example, an execution mode having the same numerical value corresponding to the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game may correspond to the specific execution mode. Further, for example, an execution mode in which the numerical value corresponding to the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the existing game is in the same range may correspond to the specific execution mode.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the expectation of a jackpot in the existing game without referring to the display mode of the pending image and execution image that are displayed after the prefetch command and the pending designation command are input. You may specify the execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the degree. That is, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the display mode of the pending image and execution image that are being displayed when the prefetch command and the pending designation command are input, based on the decision result information regarding the pending change effect. , it is also possible to specify an execution mode of a pending change effect that indicates the degree of expectation of a jackpot in an existing game. For example, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the prefetch command and the pending designation command based on information that allows specifying the display mode of the pending image and the execution image, without referring to the decision result information regarding the pending change effect. You may also refer to the display mode of the pending image and execution image that are displayed when the is input. For example, even if you do not specify whether the execution mode of a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of an existing game is a specific execution mode, the execution mode of a pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of an existing game is a specific execution mode. It is only necessary to be able to specify a situation that is a mode.

- In the above embodiment, for example, as the pending change effect, a precursory effect for the pending image and the execution image may be executed before the display modes of the pending image and the execution image change. Preferably, the precursor effect is an effect in which the pending image and the execution image that can change can be specified, such as an effect in which the pending image and the execution image are displayed blinking. Further, for example, as the pending change effect, there may be a presentation content in which the display mode of the pending image and the execution image does not change after the precursory effect is executed. For example, as a pending change effect, there may be a presentation content in which the display mode of the pending image and the execution image does not change from the specific display mode after the precursory effect is executed. For example, as a pending change effect, there may be a presentation content (so-called "fake effect") in which the display mode of the pending image and the execution image does not change from the normal display mode after the precursory effect is executed. Further, for example, such a fake performance may be included in the pending change performance, and for example, the execution of the false performance may be included as an execution mode of the pending change performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the existing game. . For example, the execution of a fake effect may be included in the number of existing pending changes, and the execution of a fake effect may not be included in the number of existing pending changes.

- In the above embodiment, the pending image and the execution image are displayed in white, blue, green, and red display colors, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pending image and the execution image may be displayed in other display colors such as gold or rainbow color, or the pending image and the execution image in which character images, text images, etc. can be identified may be displayed. Furthermore, by displaying a pending image and an execution image with the highest expectation of jackpot, such as a rainbow display color, a jackpot may be confirmed.For example, a jackpot may be confirmed. You can. Further, for example, by displaying the pending image and the execution image in a predetermined display mode such as a green display color, it may be determined that it will be a reach, or it may be determined that it will be an SR1 effect, It may be determined that it will be an SR2 performance.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the presentation mode of the pending change presentation may be different for each presentation mode. Further, for example, as a specific display mode of a specific image, the number of stages indicating the jackpot expectation level may be different for each production mode. To give a specific example, in production mode MA, a specific image is displayed in five levels of display colors, such as yellow and tiger pattern display colors, in addition to blue, green, and red display colors. In this case, the expectation of a jackpot increases in the order of blue, green, yellow, red, and tiger pattern. On the other hand, in production mode MB, the specific image may be displayed in four levels of display colors, such as rainbow colors in addition to blue, green, and red. In this case, the expectation of a jackpot increases in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow colors. Alternatively, for example, a tiger pattern or a rainbow color may be displayed colors that are certain to be a jackpot. In other words, the specific display mode that determines a jackpot may be different. Further, for example, a specific display mode in which it is not certain that a jackpot will occur may be different.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the input prefetch command is a prefetch command that results in a jackpot, the execution mode of the pending change performance is such that there is a high possibility that the number of special games to execute the pending change performance will be large. may be determined. In other words, the pending change performance may be a performance that can specify the jackpot expectation level in which the special game becomes a jackpot as the number of consecutive executions increases.

- In the embodiment described above, for example, as the suspension change effect, the suspension image may be displayed in a specific display mode only when the execution of the start suspension game is suspended. In other words, the pending image and the execution image do not need to change from the normal display mode to the specific display mode.

- In the above embodiment, for example, instead of a prefetch command, the display mode of the execution image is changed based on a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the game start command of the start pending game, triggered by the start of execution of the start pending game. may be determined.

- In the above embodiment, for example, changing the display mode of a plurality of images among the pending image and the execution image may be restricted. As a specific example, the display timing at which the display mode of the second pending image G2 changes may be determined so that the display mode does not change at the same display timing as the first pending image G1.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the existing game immediately before the starting pending game becomes a jackpot, it is not necessary to decide to execute the pending change effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game. To give a specific example, when the existing game immediately before the start pending game has a probability variable jackpot, after the jackpot game ends, it is controlled to a high probability state and a high base state, but the second special game is not executed. Before being put on hold, a first special game, a start-up hold game, may be executed. In this case, when the start pending game results in a non-probability variable jackpot, after the jackpot game ends, the control is made to a low probability state and a high base state. In this case, even if a pending change performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game is executed, after the jackpot game based on the starting pending game being a non-probable variable jackpot ends, it will be controlled to a low probability state. , there was a possibility that expectations for the execution of the pending change effect would be reduced. Therefore, when the existing game immediately before the starting pending game hits a jackpot, the execution of the pending change performance that indicates the expectation of a jackpot in the starting pending game is not decided, thereby reducing the expectation for the execution of the pending changing performance. can be suppressed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the value set in the stay game counter is below an arbitrary value (for example, "5"), the restriction condition for the pending change effect does not have to be satisfied. For example, no matter what value is set in the stay game counter, the restriction condition for the pending change effect does not have to be satisfied.

- In the above embodiment, for example, it is sufficient that the pending change effect is executed for at least the special game whose execution is on hold, and in addition to this, the pending change effect may be executed for the special game that is currently being executed. may not be executed either. Further, for example, the execution image may not be displayed while the special game is being executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the pending change effect may be executed by at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27. Further, for example, the pending change effect may be executed on a display device other than the effect display device 27, or may not be executed on the effect display device 27.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the high probability state may be provided until a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot game.

- In the above embodiment, it is determined whether to be controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that enters the jackpot 31 passes through the special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends; When the game ball entered in 31 does not pass through the special passage area, the control may be made to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, for example, there may be a jackpot in which the game ball that enters the big winning hole 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a jackpot in which the game ball that enters the big winning hole 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area. . In this case, a sorting member is provided to sort out the game balls that have entered the jackpot 31, and the sorting manner of the sorting member is determined based on the type of jackpot. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability of the game ball entering the big prize opening 31 passing through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

- In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are employed as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be employed as the gaming state instead of the probability state. Furthermore, for example, the base state may not be adopted as the gaming state, but the probability state may be adopted.

- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that results in a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a jackpot and a small win.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed preferentially over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Further, for example, the games may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, there may be only one type of special game, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are installed; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board may be installed as a function on the other board. You can. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to two types of substrates as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that performs overall control regarding presentation, and a display control board that performs control regarding image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) was specified using the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified using a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

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

- In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery and a jackpot game is awarded when the game ball that enters the jackpot 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (a so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Furthermore, for example, the high probability state may not be assigned.

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(a) The performance mode controlled by the performance mode control means includes a third performance mode, and the performance determination means is configured to select the performance mode when the performance mode is controlled by the performance mode control means to the third performance mode. When the execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended, it is possible to determine the execution mode of the specific performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the specific symbol variation game based on a third decision condition, and the first decision condition The second determining condition and the third determining condition mean that, in a situation where the execution mode of a specific performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the predetermined symbol variation game is a specific execution mode, the jackpot expectation level of the specific symbol variation game. The present invention is characterized in that types of triggers for executing the specific effects that can be determined as execution modes of the specific effects that suggest the specific effects are different.

(b) The first execution opportunity is when the execution of the symbol variation game is started between when the execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended and until the execution of the specific symbol variation game is started; The second execution opportunity is characterized in that execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended.

(c) The third production mode is characterized in that it is a production mode that is controlled in the predetermined gaming state.
(d) In the predetermined gaming state, the production mode control means controls at least one of a transition from the first production mode to the second production mode and a transition from the second production mode to the first production mode. It is characterized by being controllable.

(E) A first starting means into which a game ball can enter, a second starting means into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting means, and a state in which a game ball can enter into the second starting means; and an opening/closing means operable to a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting means or a closed state in which a game ball does not enter the second starting means, and in the gaming state, the second A ball entry rate improved state in which a game ball can enter the starting means; and a game ball entering the second starting means is more difficult to enter than the ball entry rate improved state, or a game ball enters the second starting means. The game is characterized in that there is a non-ball entry rate improving state in which the game does not occur, and the predetermined game state is the non-ball entry rate improving state.

A1... Normal actuator A2... Special actuator SE1... First starting sensor SE2... Second starting sensor SE3... Special winning sensor SE4... Gate sensor SE5... General winning sensor 10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decorative lamp 18... Speaker 19... Operation button 20... Game board 21... Game area 22a... First special symbol display section 22b... Second special symbol display section 27... Production display device (production execution means) 28... First starting port (starting means, first starting means) 29 ...Second starting port (starting means, second starting means) 30...Normal variable member (opening/closing means) 31...Big winning opening 32...Special variable member 33...Gate 34...General winning opening 40...Main control board 40a...Main control CPU 40b...Main control ROM 40c...Main control RAM 41...Sub control board 41a...Sub control CPU (effect determining means, effect mode control means) 41b...Sub control ROM 41c...Sub control RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which execution of a symbol variation game can be suspended upon entry of a game ball into a starting means, and a winning game is awarded after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In,
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
Production determining means for determining the performance execution mode of the production execution means;
A production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The execution mode of the performance includes whether or not the performance can be performed, an opportunity to perform the performance, and the content of the performance,
The winning display results include specific display results,
The production execution means is capable of displaying specific images corresponding to the symbol variation game in progress and the symbol variation game on hold, and is capable of executing a specific production;
The specific performance is a performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in a symbol variation game corresponding to the specific image displayed in the specific display mode by displaying the specific image in a specific display mode. can be,
The performance modes controlled by the performance mode control means include a first performance mode and a second performance mode,
When the execution of a specific symbol variation game is suspended, at least one of the pending symbol variation game and the ongoing symbol variation game, which are different from the specific symbol variation game, is a predetermined symbol variation game;
The performance determining means selects the specific symbol based on a first determination condition when execution of the specific symbol variation game is suspended in a situation where the production mode control means controls the first production mode. It is possible to determine an execution mode of the specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation for the specific display result to be displayed in a variable game, and in a situation where the performance mode control means is controlled to the second performance mode, the specific performance mode is controlled by the performance mode control means. When the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, it is possible to determine an execution mode of the specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the specific symbol variation game based on a second determination condition. ,
The first determining condition and the second determining condition are that, in a situation where the execution mode of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game is a specific execution mode, the specific symbol The type of opportunity for executing the specific performance that can be determined as the execution mode of the specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the variable game is different,
The types of execution opportunities for the specific performance include a first execution opportunity and a second execution opportunity,
The first execution opportunity can be determined based on the first determination condition in a situation where the execution mode of a specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game is a specific execution mode. and can be determined based on the second determination condition,
The second execution opportunity cannot be determined based on the first determination condition in a situation where the execution mode of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game is a specific execution mode. However, the gaming machine is capable of making a decision based on the second deciding condition .

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