JP7399910B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines that can be controlled to advantageous conditions that are advantageous to players.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game ball enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There are things that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display area is provided in which identification information can be displayed variably (also referred to as "fluctuation"), and when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display area becomes a specific display result, the gaming state (game There are machines (so-called pachinko machines) that are configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled).

In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display areas is stopped. A winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game stops, a predetermined game medium is paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined gaming value to the player. There are some machines that are configured to give the same amount of money to players (so-called slot machines).

Note that gaming value refers to the fact that the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable winning ball device installed in the gaming area of the gaming machine are advantageous to the player who is likely to hit a prize with a ball, and This means creating a right to become in a state, or creating a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be met.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived as a display result of the variable display of production symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in the starting prize opening. A “jackpot” occurs when the Note that the derivation display means to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a jackpot occurs, for example, a jackpot opening is opened a predetermined number of times and the game enters a jackpot game state in which it is easy to hit a winning ball. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are won in the big winning hole, the big winning hole is closed. The number of times the big prize opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the grand prize opening will be closed when the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big prize opening may be referred to as a round. Moreover, a game in a round is sometimes called a round game.

In addition, in the variable display area, symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left-center right symbols) continue to stop and oscillate for a predetermined period of time in a state that matches a specific display result. The jackpot may occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols are changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. A performance performed in a state where sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach performance. In addition, the reach state and its appearance are called the reach mode. Furthermore, a variable display that includes a reach effect is referred to as a variable reach display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes a "miss" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying finding out how to generate a jackpot.

Furthermore, there has been a gaming machine that can execute a specific performance (for example, a reach performance) and can execute a plurality of types of preview performances while executing the specific performance (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-077592 (Figure 30) JP2021-29436A (Figure 12-3)

However, in the gaming machine described above, there is room for improvement in control when a plurality of preview effects are performed in a composite manner during execution of a specific effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve control when a plurality of advance notice performances are performed in a composite manner during execution of a specific performance.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a jackpot gaming state),
A specific performance execution means (in this example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, SPSP reach performance A),
During execution of the specific performance, character display execution means (in this example, step S172 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of displaying character information (in this example, lines A to C) according to the progress of the specific performance; 003IWS813) and
During the execution of the specific performance, the display mode of character information (in this example, the character color of the serifs, the pattern of the characters, the size of the characters, the background image of the characters (e.g. band image)) is changed according to the progress of the specific performance. (It may be color, pattern, or size.) into one of multiple display modes (in this example, a dialogue mode change inciting production and a dialog mode change). A notice that can execute a second notice performance (in this example, a one-shot reversal notice performance) that is a notice different from the first notice performance and that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state. Performance execution means (in this example, a part in the performance control CPU 120 that performs a dialogue style change inciting performance and a dialogue style change preview performance by executing steps 003IWS905, S911, and S920, and a part that performs a dialogue style change preview performance by executing steps 003IWS913 and S922) A part that performs a one-shot reversal preview performance), and
As the first preview effect , a first pattern that changes the display mode of the text information to a suggestive mode (in this example, red and gold) that suggests the degree of expectation that the display mode of the text information will be controlled to the advantageous state; and a display mode of the text information. and a second pattern of changing the notification mode (in this example, rainbow) to notify that the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state (see FIG. 9-3(D)).
The preview performance execution means executes the second preview performance in a manner that makes the text information difficult to see (in this example, an image including text display of "one-shot reversal" in the entire display area of the image display device 5) (It is possible to perform a one-shot reversal preview performance that displays
The execution timing of the first preview performance (in this example, the execution timing of the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change preview performance) is during the execution of the specific performance and earlier than the execution timing of the second preview performance. a first timing (in this example, timing T1 earlier than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal preview performance), and a second timing (in this example, timing T1 earlier than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal preview performance) during execution of the specific performance and later than the execution timing of the second preview performance. In this case, a timing T2) that is later than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal notice performance is provided (see FIG. 9-9(A)).
The preview performance execution means is
During execution of the specific performance, if the first preview performance of the first pattern is executed at the first timing, execution of the second preview performance is restricted (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 If step 003IWS906 is Y, by not performing the processing in steps 003IWS908 to S911, the display mode of the dialogue display after the change is a rainbow. If the first dialogue mode change preview effect is executed, the second dialog mode change. prohibiting the execution of preview performances),
During execution of the specific performance, when the first preview performance of the second pattern is executed at the second timing, the first preview performance of the first pattern is executed at the second timing. (In this example, the reliability of the jackpot of the changed dialogue mode in the second dialogue mode change preview performance is the highest for Rainbow, and the one-shot reversal preview performance is the jackpot game. Since this is a highly reliable performance that controls the state (Figure 9-3 (D), (G)), when executing the second dialogue style change preview performance in which the dialogue style changes to a rainbow, the dialogue style (Execute one-shot reversal preview performance at a higher rate than when executing the second line mode change preview performance where the line changes to red or gold)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, when the first preview effect using text information as the notification mode is executed at the first timing, it is difficult for the second preview effect to occur thereafter, so that the annoyance is suppressed and the decrease in interest is prevented. Furthermore, if the first preview effect is executed at the second timing with text information as the notification mode, as the specific effect progresses, expectations for the jackpot will increase and interest will increase. can be done.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the preview effect setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the preview effect setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an active change execution lottery table during SP, a timing determination lottery table, an active change execution lottery table during SPSP, an active provocation execution lottery table, and a SPSP development provocation execution lottery table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a one-shot reversal inciting execution lottery table, a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table, and a one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of image display device 5 in super reach effect. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting performance. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting performance. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an active change inciting effect. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion promotion performance and an active change promotion performance. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion promotion performance and an active change promotion performance. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion promotion performance and an active change promotion performance. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of image display device 5 when performing a one-shot reversal effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of image display device 5 when performing a one-shot reversal effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting effect and a one-shot reversal inciting effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting effect and a one-shot reversal inciting effect. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart showing execution timing of effects in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart showing execution timing of effects in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the preview effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. an active change notice execution lottery table, an active mode determination lottery table, a dialogue mode change notice execution lottery table, a dialogue mode determination lottery table, a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table, a light guide plate notice execution lottery table, and a third FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a line/light guide plate advance notice execution lottery table and a zone advance notice execution lottery table. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 at timing T1. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of image display device 5 at timing T2 in the case where a light guide plate preview effect is not executed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 during execution of a light guide plate preview effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of image display device 5 at timing T2 when performing a light guide plate preview effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of image display device 5 at timing T2 when performing a light guide plate preview effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the performance in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the preview effect setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a title mode change notice execution lottery table, a notice execution lottery table, an active change provocation execution lottery table, a second half active change notice execution lottery table, and a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a title mode change preview performance in a super reach performance A. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a title mode change notice performance in super reach performance B. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (NG example) of the image display device 5 when both a title aspect change preview performance and an active aspect change preview performance are performed in a single change. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example (NG example) of the image display device 5 when both a title aspect change preview performance and an active aspect change preview performance are performed in a single change. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of image display device 5 when performing an active mode change notice performance in super reach performance A. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of image display device 5 when performing active mode change inciting effect and title mode change preview effect in super reach effect B. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display of image display device 5 in the case where a title mode change preview performance and a second mode active mode change preview performance are performed during execution of super reach performance B. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the performance in 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of presentations in gaming machines provided with main presentations in the first to third embodiments. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of presentations in gaming machines provided with main presentations in the first to third embodiments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 003IW) [First embodiment]
Next, a first embodiment of the characteristic part 003IW will be described.

(Fluctuation pattern table)
In the first embodiment, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is provided. As shown in FIG. 8-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, there is a variation pattern PA1-1 in which the performance content is a non-reach loss (normal fluctuation loss) and the fluctuation time is 5 seconds. Variation pattern PA1-2 where the production content is a non-reaching error (normal variation error) and a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, and variation pattern PA1-3 where the production content is a normal reach error and the variation time is 30 seconds. There are also variable patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 in which the performance content is off the super reach. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is 90 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is 120 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is 150 seconds.

In addition, as shown in Figure 8-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a jackpot, there is a variation pattern PA3-1 where the production content is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 30 seconds, and a variation pattern PA3-1 where the production content is a super hit. There are variable patterns PA4-1 to PA4-3 which are reach jackpots. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 is 90 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA4-2 is 120 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA4-3 is 150 seconds.

In the case of fluctuations involving super reach performance, there are two cases: when only the first half of the super reach performance is performed (SP reach (first half only)), and when the first and second half of the super reach performance are performed (SP reach (first half + second half)). There are cases where the first half of the super reach performance develops into SPSP reach (SPSP reach).

If it develops into SPSP Reach, 12 seconds after Super Reach starts, an SPSP development suggestion incitement performance will be executed for 2 seconds, and 14 seconds after Super Reach starts, a SPSP Development Indication Preview performance will be executed for 30 seconds, and then SPSP will be activated. Execute Reach. The SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is a performance that suggests the execution of the SPSP development suggestion preview performance. The SPSP development suggestion preview performance is a performance that suggests the execution of the SPSP reach performance. In addition, the configuration is such that it is possible to execute the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance even in the case of SP reach fluctuations that do not develop into SPSP reach, but in that case, as well as when it develops into SPSP reach, SPSP will be activated 12 seconds after the start of super reach. A performance that suggests development will be performed for 2 seconds. Both the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are performances that are performed during the execution of the super reach performance (first half), but the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is a part of the image display of the super reach performance (first half). While this is a performance that makes it difficult to see, the SPSP development suggestion preview performance is a performance that makes the entire image display of the super reach performance (first half) difficult to see.

As shown in the figure, in a variation where the variable display result is off, if the base state is low and the number of pending memories is less than 3, variation pattern PA1-1 is selected at a rate of 60%, and at a rate of 20%. Variation pattern PA1-3 is selected at a rate of , variation pattern PA2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PA2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and variation pattern PA2-3 is selected at a rate of 3%. is selected. In a variation where the variable display result is off, if the number of pending memories is 3 or more in the low base state or in the high base state, the variation pattern PA1-2 is selected at a rate of 80%. , the variation pattern PA1-3 is selected at a rate of 20%, the variation pattern PA2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern PA2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern PA2-2 is selected at a rate of 3%. PA2-3 is selected.

In addition, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is a jackpot, variation pattern PA3-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PA4-1 is selected at a rate of 20%, and variation pattern PA4-1 is selected at a rate of 30%. Variation pattern PA4-2 is selected, and variation pattern PA4-3 is selected at a rate of 40%.

By determining the selection ratio of each variation pattern in this way, the reliability for controlling the jackpot is super reach (first half only) < super reach (first half + second half) < SPSP reach.

One of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-1 is selected in the above-described fluctuation pattern setting process (step S111).

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 003 IWS801). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display result (stop) of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read out in step 003IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command). symbol) is determined (step 003 IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 003IWS802 by the production control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stopping of the decorative pattern) is determined according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when a pseudo series is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the production control CPU 120, in step 003IWS802, selects a chance symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo series. , combinations of jackpot symbols that do not reach reach and symbols that are off by one symbol) are also determined. Note that the performance control CPU 120 stores data indicating the stop symbols of the determined decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In addition, in step 003IWS802, the production control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a jackpot based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

In step 003 IWS802, if the received display result designation command indicates a "jackpot", the performance control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbols ( The jackpot symbol) is determined. Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a "stop symbol" which is a decorative symbol.

For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other, and determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbols are determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Regarding the decorative patterns, a stop pattern that reminds you of a jackpot (a combination of patterns whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same pattern) is called a jackpot pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds you of a miss is called a miss symbol.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 performs a preview performance setting process for setting a preview performance to be performed during the fluctuation (step 003 IWS803).

The performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 003IWS813), and moves to step 003IWS814.

After that, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 003IWS813 (step 003IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to by the production control CPU 120 when controlling the production device is set. That is, the performance control CPU 120 controls performance devices (performance components) such as the image display device 5 according to process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode that constitutes the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the process timer setting value has a variation time set in the manner of variation. The performance control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM in the effect control board 80. Further, process tables are prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, the process table used when executing performance control for a fluctuation pattern that involves a reach performance has a function that stops displaying the left symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and stops displaying the right symbol when a further predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stopping symbols and the temporary stopping symbols in pseudo-runs and sliding effects. You can.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R (as performance components) is executed (step 003 IWS815). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this first embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern according to the variable pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variable pattern command, but the performance control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern command.

Next, the production control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 003 IWS816).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display performance process (step S172) (step 003IWS819).

(Preview effect setting process)
FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4 are flowcharts showing the preview effect setting process (step 003 IWS804) in the first embodiment. In the advance notice effect setting process in this embodiment, settings are mainly made regarding the active change advance notice effect and the one-shot reversal advance notice effect.

The active change notice performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling the jackpot by changing the display mode of the active display. In this embodiment, the display modes of the active display include a first mode (white), a second mode (red), and a third mode (gold) having different display colors. The expectation level for a jackpot is as follows: first aspect < second aspect < third aspect. The display mode of the active display at the start of the variation is the first mode, and is configured to be changeable to the second mode or the third mode by performing an active change notice effect.

As a production mode of the active change notice production, a first mode in which the display mode of the active display changes after displaying a predetermined image (an image with the text “Active Change Challenge”) displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. and a second mode in which the display mode of the active display changes after displaying a specific image (a display of lightning striking the active display from a passing cloud) in a part of the display area of the image display device 5. It is being Further, it is possible to perform an active change inciting effect that suggests the execution of the active change notice effect of the first aspect, and by performing the active change inciting effect, a sense of expectation for the change in the display mode of the active display can be given. It is configured.

Note that when the active change notice performance of the first aspect is performed and when the active change notice performance of the second aspect is performed, a common specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a common specific light emission is output. The game effect lamps 9 are made to emit light in a pattern.

The specific sound is a sound that notifies you that the mode of active display has changed, and it is a sound that differs depending on the mode of active display after the change. This is a common voice. Note that the performance sound of the active change notice performance itself may be different depending on the mode of the active change notice performance. For example, in the first mode of active change notice production, a sound corresponding to the enlarged display of the active change icon described below is output, and in the second mode of active change notice production, lightning is heard from a cloud image to the active display, which will be described later. It may be possible to output a sound corresponding to the falling image, or it may be possible to output a sound corresponding to the active change notice performance of the first aspect, while not outputting a sound corresponding to the active change notice performance of the second aspect. Alternatively, conversely, the audio corresponding to the active change preview performance in the first mode may not be output, while the audio corresponding to the active change preview performance in the second mode may be output.

The specific light emission pattern is a light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 that notifies that the mode of active display has changed, and is a light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 that differs depending on the mode of active display after the change. This is the light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 that is common when the preview performance is performed in any manner. Note that the light emitting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 of the active change notice performance itself may be different depending on the mode of the active change notice performance. For example, in the first mode of active change notice performance, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the enlarged display of the active change icon, which will be described later, and in the second mode of active change notice display, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light from a cloud image, which will be described later. The game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to an image of lightning striking the active display, or the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a light emission pattern that corresponds to the active change notice effect of the first aspect. On the other hand, the game effect lamp 9 may not emit light in the light emission pattern corresponding to the active change notice performance of the second aspect, or conversely, the game effect lamp 9 may not emit light in the light emission pattern corresponding to the active change advance notice performance of the first aspect. While the game effect lamp 9 does not emit light, the game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the active change notice performance of the second aspect.

Furthermore, the execution timing of the active change incitement performance and the active change notice performance is not limited to the super reach performance, and the active change incitement performance and active change notice performance can be executed even during normal fluctuation or normal reach performance. It may be a thing. In that case, the execution rate of the active change inciting performance and the active change notice performance during the normal fluctuation or normal reach performance may be lower than the execution rate of the active change inciting performance and the active change notice performance during the super reach performance.

Further, during normal fluctuation or normal reach performance, the active change notice performance of the first aspect may be executed, but the active change notice performance of the second aspect may not be executed.

In addition, during normal fluctuation or normal reach performance, the active change notice performance of the first and second modes cannot be executed, but the active change notice performance of the third mode, which is different from the first and second modes, can be executed. It may also be something that can be done. For example, in addition to performing an active change inciting effect with a display in which a mini character moves to the display area of the active display, a third mode of active in which the display mode of the active display changes when the mini character performs a predetermined action It is also possible to perform a change notice performance.

The execution timing of the active change promotion performance is 5 seconds after the start of the super reach performance, and the execution period of the active change promotion performance is 3 seconds. The execution timing of the active change preview performance of the first aspect is 8 seconds after the start of the super reach performance, and the execution period of the active change preview performance of the first aspect is 7 seconds. The execution timing of the active change preview performance of the second mode is 8 seconds after the start of the super reach performance, and the execution period of the active change preview performance of the first mode is 1 second. That is, the execution timing of the active change notice performance is the same in both the case of executing the active change notice performance of the first aspect and the case of executing the active change notice performance of the second aspect. In either case, the active change notice performance is started 8 seconds after the start of the super reach performance.

Although details will be described later, when performing the SPSP reach effect as described above, the SPSP development promotion effect is started 12 seconds after the start of the super reach effect. Furthermore, as described above, when executing the active change preview performance, the active change preview performance is started 8 seconds after the start of the super reach performance. Here, when performing an active change notice performance in a change accompanied by an SPSP reach performance, if the active change notice performance of the first aspect is executed, the active change notice performance of the first aspect and the SPSP development incitement performance Part of the execution period overlaps, and both images are displayed on the entire screen on the image display device 5, so they interfere with each other. Therefore, in this embodiment, when performing an active change notice performance in a fluctuation accompanied by an SPSP reach performance, the execution of the active change notice performance of the first aspect is restricted, and the mode is such that it does not interfere with the SPSP development incitement performance. It is configured to be able to execute the active change notice performance of the second aspect.

The one-shot reversal preview performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling to a jackpot by displaying an image including the characters "one-shot reversal" in the entire display area of the image display device 5. In addition, it is configured to be able to execute a one-shot reversal incitement performance that suggests the execution of a one-shot reversal preview performance, and by performing the one-shot reversal incitement performance, it is possible to give a sense of anticipation for the execution of the one-shot reversal preview performance. It is configured.

Note that after the execution of the one-shot reversal preview performance, a display may always be displayed to notify that the one-shot reversal preview performance has been executed. For example, after the execution of the one-shot reversal announcement performance, an icon corresponding to the one-shot reversal announcement performance is displayed in the upper left of the display area of the image display device 5, or a decorative pattern is designed before and after the execution of the one-shot reversal announcement performance. It may be possible to notify that the one-shot reversal preview performance has been executed by changing the number of times.

The one-shot reversal incitement performance in this example is a performance that includes the display of a band image (band display), and the display area of the band display is expanded in stages each time a predetermined performance (supporting performance described later) is repeated. It is. In addition, each time a predetermined effect is repeated, the band display itself is enlarged in stages, and the number of band displays displayed is gradually increased each time a predetermined effect is repeated, thereby increasing the visibility of the band display in stages. It may be something that enhances sexuality. Furthermore, the rate at which the game develops into a one-shot reversal preview performance or the degree of reliability for controlling to a jackpot may vary depending on the number of times a predetermined performance is repeated.

In the preview performance setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern command read out in step 003IWS801 is a fluctuation pattern with super reach (step 003IWS3000). Specifically, it is determined whether the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PA4-1 to PA4-3. If the variation pattern is not accompanied by a super reach, the preview effect setting process is immediately terminated.

In step 003 IWS3000, if the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach, the performance control CPU 120 performs an active change execution lottery during SP to determine whether or not to execute the active change notice performance (step 003 IWS3001). Specifically, an SP active change execution lottery is performed using the SP active change execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(A).

FIG. 8-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an active change execution lottery table during SP. In the SP active change execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(A), a determination value is assigned to each variable display result (jackpot, loss) as to whether or not the active change notice performance is to be executed.

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the active change notice effect at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the active change notice effect at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the active change preview performance at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the active change preview performance at a rate of 60%.

In this way, the system is configured such that the active change notice effect can be executed at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. As a result, the active change notice performance is a performance with high expectations for a jackpot.

If it is decided to execute the active change preview performance (N in step 003IWS3002), the performance control CPU 120 performs a timing determination lottery to determine the execution timing of the active change preview performance (step 003IWS3003). Specifically, a timing determination lottery is performed using a timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(B).

FIG. 8-5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a timing determination lottery table. In the timing determination lottery table shown in Figure 8-5 (B), the performance contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns (Super Reach (first half only) Jackpot/Lose, Super Reach (first half + second half) Jackpot (SPSP Reach no development), Super Reach (first half + second half) loss (no development of SPSP reach), SPSP reach jackpot/loss), a determination value is assigned to the execution timing of the active change notice performance.

For example, if the performance content is super reach (first half only) jackpot/loss, the first half of the super reach performance is determined to be the execution timing of the active change notice performance at a rate of 100%. If the performance content is a super reach (first half + second half) jackpot, the timing of the first half of the super reach performance is 70%, the timing of the second half of the super reach performance is 30%, and the execution timing of the active change notice performance is Determine as. If the content of the performance is out of line with the super reach (first half + second half), the timing of the first half of the super reach performance is set at a rate of 40%, the timing of the second half of the super reach performance is set at a rate of 60%, and the execution timing of the active change notice performance is set at a rate of 60%. Determine as. When the performance content is SPSP reach jackpot/loss, the timing of the first half of the super reach performance is determined as the execution timing of the active change notice performance at a rate of 100%.

In this way, when the content of the performance is a super reach (first half + second half) jackpot, the ratio of determining the timing of the first half of the super reach performance as the execution timing of the active change notice performance is higher than the timing of the second half of the super reach performance. If the ratio is higher than the execution timing of the active change notice performance, but the content of the performance is out of the super reach (first half + second half), the timing of the first half of the super reach performance is determined as the execution timing of the active change notice performance. The ratio of deciding the second half of the super reach performance as the execution timing of the active change notice performance is higher than the ratio. As a result, the reliability of jackpot control is higher when the super reach effect is executed during the first half of the super reach effect than when the super reach effect is executed during the second half of the super reach effect. It has become.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the execution timing of the determined active change notice performance (step 003IWS3004). Then, if the execution timing of the determined active change notice performance is the first half of the super reach performance (Y in step 003IWS3005) and SPSP reach variation (that is, the SPSP development suggestion performance is executed) (step 003IWS3006) Y), the active change notice performance of the second aspect is set (step 003IWS3007). In this way, when performing an active change notice performance in the SPSP reach fluctuation (that is, when executing an SPSP development suggestion performance), the execution of the active change notice performance in the first mode is restricted, and the execution of the active change notice performance is limited in the second mode. It is planned to be implemented at Thereby, the SPSP development suggestion performance and the active change notice performance can be executed without interfering with each other.

SPSP If the variation does not involve reach (N in step 003IWS3006), the performance control CPU 120 sets the active change notice performance of the first mode (step 003IWS3008).

Moreover, if it is a variation to perform SPSP reach performance, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the active change notice performance during super reach (step 003IWS3009). If it has been decided to execute the active change notice performance during super reach, a SPSP active change execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the active change notice performance during SPSP reach (step 003 IWS3010). Specifically, a timing determination lottery is performed using the SPSP active change execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(C).

FIG. 8-5(C) is an explanatory diagram showing an active change execution lottery table during SPSP. In the SPSP active change execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(C), a determination value is assigned to whether or not to execute an active change notice effect during SPSP reach for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, 80% of the time it is decided to execute the active change notice effect during SPSP reach, and 20% of the time it is decided not to execute the active change notice effect during SPSP reach. decide. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the active change notice performance during SPSP reach at a 30% rate, and not to execute the active change notice effect during SPSP reach at a 70% rate. Determine.

In this way, when comparing Figures 8-5 (A) and (C), it can be seen that executing the active change notice effect during the SPSP reach is more reliable than executing the active change notice effect during the super reach. It is structured so that the confidence level for winning the jackpot is higher. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the active change notice performance will be executed during the SPSP reach.

If it is decided to execute the active change notice performance during the SPSP reach (Y in step 003 IWS3012), the performance control CPU 120 executes the active change inciting performance during the SPSP reach and the active change notice performance of the first aspect. (Step 003IWS3013). At this time, in SPSP Reach, the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are not executed, so the execution of the active change notice performance of the first mode is set instead of the second mode. . Thereafter, the process moves to step 003IWS3017.

In step 003IWS3002, if the execution of the active change notice performance during super reach has not been determined, the performance control CPU 120 performs an active provocation false execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the active provocation false notice performance (step 003IWS3014). The active provocation false notice performance is a performance that has at least a part in common with the active provocation performance, but unlike the active provocation performance, an active change preview performance is not performed immediately after. Specifically, a timing determination lottery is performed using the active provocation execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(D).

FIG. 8-5(D) is an explanatory diagram showing an active provocation false execution lottery table. In the active provocation false execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(D), a determination value is assigned as to whether or not the active provocation false notice performance is to be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the active provocation false notice performance at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the active provocation false notice performance at a rate of 60%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the active provocative false notice performance at a rate of 60%, and it is decided not to execute the active provocative false notice performance at a rate of 40%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets execution of the active provocation false notice performance if it is determined to execute it (step 003IWS3016).

Thereafter, if the SP reach variation does not develop into SPSP reach (Y in step 003 IWS3017), the performance control CPU 120 performs an SPSP development promotion false execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the SPSP development promotion false notice performance ( Step 003IWS3018). The SPSP development incitement false notice performance is a performance that has at least a part in common with the SPSP development incitement performance, but unlike the SPSP development incitement performance, the SPSP development incitement announcement performance is performed immediately after, which also leads to SPSP reach. It's nothing. Specifically, a timing determination lottery is performed using the SPSP development promotion false execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(E).

FIG. 8-5(E) is an explanatory diagram showing a false execution lottery table to incite SPSP development. In the SPSP development promotion false execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(E), a determination value is assigned to whether or not to execute the SPSP development promotion false notice performance for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the SPSP development promotion false notice performance at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the SPSP development promotion false notice performance at a rate of 60%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute a fake preview performance promoting SPSP development at a rate of 60%, and it is decided not to execute a false preview performance promoting SPSP development at a rate of 40%.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets execution of the SPSP development promotion false notice performance if it is determined to execute it (step 003IWS3019).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 performs setting control regarding the one-shot reversal preview performance in steps 003IWS3021 to S3035. In this embodiment, the executable timings for the one-shot reversal preview performance are the first-shot reversal timing in the first half of SP reach, the second first-shot reversal timing in the second half of SP reach, and the third one-shot reversal timing in SPSP reach. A reversal timing is provided. The one-shot reversal notice performance at the first-shot reversal timing is "1st first-shot reversal notice performance", the one-shot reversal notice performance at the second first-shot reversal timing is "second one-shot reversal notice performance", and the third one-shot reversal notice performance The one-shot reversal notice performance at the reversal timing is sometimes referred to as the "third one-shot reversal notice performance." In addition, the one-shot reversal inciting performance that incites the execution of the first first-shot reversal notice performance is the “1st first-shot reversal inciting performance,” and the one-shot reversal inciting performance that incites the execution of the second first-shot reversal notice performance is “the second first-shot reversal inciting performance.” The one-shot reversal incitement performance that incites the execution of the third first-shot reversal notice performance is sometimes referred to as the "third-first reversal incitement performance."

In step 003IWS3021, the performance control CPU 120 performs a first-shot reverse stimulation execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the first first-shot reverse stimulation performance (step 003IWS3021). Specifically, the first reversal incitement execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal incitement execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A).

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a one-shot reversal incitement execution lottery table. In the one-shot reversal agitation execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A), if the one-shot reversal agitation execution lottery (first one-shot reversal agitation execution lottery (step 003IWS3021)) for each variable display result (jackpot, loss) 1st shot reversal inciting performance, 2nd first reversal inciting execution lottery (step 003IWS3030), 2nd first reversal inciting performance, 3rd first reversal inciting execution lottery (step 003IWS3036), 3rd single reversal A determination value is assigned to determine whether or not a provocative effect is to be performed.

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the one-shot reversal promotion effect at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the one-shot reversal promotion effect at a rate of 30%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to perform the one-shot reversal stimulation effect at a rate of 40%, and it is determined not to perform the one-shot reversal stimulation effect at a rate of 60%.

In addition, in this embodiment, a common one-shot reversal incitement execution lottery table is used for the first first-shot reversal incitement execution lottery, the second first-shot reversal incitement execution lottery, and the third first-shot reversal incitement execution lottery. Although a lottery process is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and a one-shot reversal stimulation execution lottery may be performed using tables each having a different execution ratio of one-shot reversal stimulation performance.

When it is decided to execute the first first reversal inciting performance, the performance control CPU 120 performs a first first reversal notice execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the first first reverse notice performance ( Step 003IWS3023). Specifically, the first first reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the first first reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (B1) and (B2).

FIGS. 8-6 (B1) and (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing the first reversal notice execution lottery table. In the first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in Figures 8-6 (B1) and (B2), a judgment value is assigned to whether or not the first-shot reversal notice performance will be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss). It is.

The first first reversal notice execution lottery table A shown in Figure 8-6 (B1) is the first first reversal notice execution lottery table A that is used for the first first reversal notice execution lottery when the variation pattern is accompanied by a super reach effect (first half only). This is a reversal notice execution lottery table. When first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table A is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first-shot reversal notice performance at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to perform the first reversal preview effect. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the first shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the first shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 60%. do.

The first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table B shown in Figure 8-6 (B2) is used for the first-shot reversal notice execution lottery when the variation pattern is other than the variation pattern with the super reach effect (first half only). This is the first reversal notice execution lottery table. When first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table B is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first-shot reversal notice effect at a rate of 80%, and at a rate of 20%. It is decided not to perform the first reversal preview effect. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the first shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 45%, and it is decided not to execute the first shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 55%. do.

In this way, the 1st shot reversal notice execution lottery table B is used rather than the case where the 1st shot reversal notice execution lottery table A is used (in the case of a variable pattern with a super reach effect (first half only)). In this case, the one-shot preview performance is executed at a higher rate in the case of a variable pattern that does not involve a super reach performance (first half only). As a result, when a one-shot reversal preview performance is executed in a super reach performance (first half), the proportion that develops into a super reach performance (second half) is higher than when it does not develop into a super reach performance (second half). Therefore, the player can expect the development to the super reach effect (second half).

When it is decided to execute the first first reversal preview performance (Y in step 003 IWS3024), the performance control CPU 120 selects the first first reversal mode for determining the performance mode of the first first reverse notice performance. A determination lottery is performed (step 003IWS3025). Specifically, a first-shot reversal mode determination lottery is performed using the first-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C1) and (C2).

FIGS. 8-6 (C1) and (C2) are explanatory diagrams showing the first reversal mode determination lottery table. In the first first-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in Figures 8-6 (C1) and (C2), the performance mode for each variable display result (big hit, loss) (the first one where the characters "one-shot reversal" are displayed in red) Judgment values are assigned for the first mode and the second mode in which the words "one-shot reversal" are displayed in gold.

The first one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table A shown in FIG. 8-6 (C1) is the first one-shot reversal mode used for the first one-shot reversal mode determination lottery when the variation pattern does not involve SPSP reach effect. This is a decision lottery table. When the first first reversal mode determination lottery table A is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first first reversal preview performance of the first mode at a rate of 30%, It is decided to execute the first reversal notice effect of the second mode at a rate of 70%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the first shot reversal preview performance of the first mode at a rate of 100%, and the first shot reversal preview performance of the second mode is executed. There is no case to decide.

In this way, in Figure 8-6 (C1), the percentage of selection of the one-shot reversal notice performance of the second aspect is 0% in the loss variation, whereas the one-shot reversal notice effect of the second aspect is selected in the jackpot variation. Since the percentage of reversal preview effects selected is 70%, a jackpot is guaranteed if the second type of one-shot reversal preview effect is performed in the super reach effect (first half) in a variation that does not develop into an SPSP reach effect. It becomes. As shown in Figure 8-1, the reliability of jackpots in performances that correspond to fluctuating patterns is in the relationship SPSP reach performance > super reach performance (first half + second half) > super reach performance (first half only), but super reach Limited to the case where the second aspect of one-shot reversal preview performance is executed in the performance (first half), the jackpot reliability is SPSP reach performance variation < super reach performance (first half + second half) variation, super reach performance (first half only) It is a relationship of change. Thereby, when the one-shot reversal preview performance is executed in the super reach performance (first half), attention can be drawn to which mode the one-shot reversal preview performance will be executed.

The first shot reversal mode determination lottery table B shown in FIG. 8-6 (C2) is used for the first shot reversal mode determination lottery when the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP reach effect. This is a lottery table. When the first-shot reversal mode determination lottery table B is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first-shot reversal preview performance of the first mode at a rate of 30%, It is decided to execute the first reversal notice effect of the second mode at a rate of 70%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the first shot reversal preview effect of the first mode at a rate of 60%, and the first shot reversal of the second mode is decided to be executed at a rate of 40%. It is decided to carry out the preview performance.

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets the lottery result (Step 003IWS3026).

In addition, if the variation pattern is not the variation pattern accompanied by the SPSP reach effect but the variation pattern accompanied by the second half of the super reach effect (N at step 003 IWS3027, Y at S3028), the performance control CPU 120 performs the first one in the first half of the super reach effect. It is determined whether or not to execute a start/reversal notice effect (step 003 IWS3029). If the first first-shot reversal notice performance is not executed in the first half of the super reach performance, the performance control CPU 120 performs a second first-shot reversal promotion execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the second first-shot reversal promotion performance. (Step 003 IWS3030). Specifically, a second one-shot reversal agitation execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal agitation execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A).

When it is decided to execute the second first-shot reversal incitement performance, the performance control CPU 120 performs a second first-shot reversal notice execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the second first-shot reversal notice performance ( Step 003IWS3032). Specifically, the second first-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the first first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B3).

FIG. 8-6 (B3) is an explanatory diagram showing the second one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table. In the second first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B3), a determination value is assigned as to whether or not the second first-shot reversal notice performance is to be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, miss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the second first-shot reversal notice effect at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the second first-shot reversal notice effect at a rate of 30%. . For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the second first-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the second first-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 60%. do.

When it is decided to execute the second one-shot reversal preview performance (Y in step 003 IWS3033), the performance control CPU 120 selects a second one-shot reversal mode for determining the performance mode of the second first-shot reversal preview performance. A determination lottery is performed (step 003IWS3034). Specifically, a second one-shot reversal mode determination lottery is performed using the second one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (C3).

FIG. 8-6 (C3) is an explanatory diagram showing a second one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table. The second one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. A judgment value is assigned to a second mode in which the words "one-shot reversal" are displayed in gold.

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the second one-shot reversal preview performance of the first mode at a rate of 20%, and the second one-shot reversal preview performance of the second mode is executed at a rate of 80%. Decide to carry out the performance. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the second one-shot reversal preview effect of the first mode at a rate of 55%, and the second one-shot reversal of the second mode is determined at a rate of 45%. It is decided to carry out the preview performance.

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets the lottery result (Step 003IWS3035).

Further, in step 003IWS3027, if the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP reach performance, the performance control CPU 120 performs a third first-shot reversal promotion execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the third first-shot reverse promotion production (step 003IWS3036). Specifically, a third one-shot reversal incitement execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal incitement execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A).

When it is decided to execute the third first-shot reversal incitement performance, the performance control CPU 120 performs a third first-shot reversal notice execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the third first-shot reversal notice performance ( Step 003IWS3037). Specifically, the third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (B4) and (B5).

FIGS. 8-6 (B4) and (B5) are explanatory diagrams showing the third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table. In the third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in Figures 8-6 (B4) and (B5), a judgment value is assigned to whether or not the third one-shot reversal notice performance will be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss). It is.

The third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table A shown in FIG. This is a third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table used for the notice execution lottery. When the third first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table A is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the third first-shot reversal notice performance at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to perform the third reversal preview performance. For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the third first reversal preview effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the third first reversal preview effect at a rate of 60%. do.

The third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table B shown in Figure 8-6 (B5) shows that the third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table B shows the third one-shot reversal when it is decided not to execute the first-shot reversal incitement effect in the first half of the super reach effect. This is a third one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table used for the notice execution lottery. When the third first-shot reversal notice execution lottery table B is used, for example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the third first-shot reversal notice performance at a rate of 60%, and at a rate of 40%. It is decided not to perform the third reversal preview performance. For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the third first-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 30%, and it is decided not to execute the third first-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 70%. do.

In this way, when comparing Figures 8-6 (B4) and (B5), it is clear that when the first shot reversal incitement effect is executed in the first half of the super reach effect, it is better to perform the first shot reversal effect in the first half of the super reach effect. Compared to the case where the reversal inciting performance is not performed, the execution rate of the third first reversal preview performance is higher. As a result, during the execution of the SPSP reach performance after the execution of the one-shot reversal preview performance, it is possible to increase the player's interest by creating a sense of expectation that the one-shot reversal preview performance will be executed again. can.

When it is decided to execute the third first-shot reversal preview performance (Y in step 003IWS3039), the performance control CPU 120 selects a third first-shot reversal mode for determining the performance mode of the third first-shot reversal preview performance. A determination lottery is performed (step 003IWS3040). Specifically, a third one-shot reversal mode determination lottery is performed using the third one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (C4).

FIG. 8-6 (C4) is an explanatory diagram showing the third first reversal mode determination lottery table. The third one-shot reversal mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. A judgment value is assigned to a second mode in which the words "one-shot reversal" are displayed in gold.

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the third one-shot reversal preview effect of the first mode at a rate of 30%, and the third one-shot reversal preview effect of the second mode is executed at a rate of 70%. Decide to carry out the performance. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the third one-shot reversal preview effect of the first mode at a rate of 60%, and the third one-shot reversal of the second mode is decided to be executed at a rate of 40%. It is decided to carry out the preview performance.

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets the lottery result (Step 003IWS3041).

Next, display examples on the image display device 5 will be described using FIGS. 8-7 to 8-17. Note that the display examples shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-17 are all display examples for fluctuations accompanied by super reach effects, but here, effects before the start of super reach effects (for example, normal reach effects) are displayed. The illustration of the display is omitted.

FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the super reach effect. As shown in FIG. 8-7, when the (A0) super reach effect (first half) starts, the image display device 5 displays the words "1st battle", an ally character in the left area, and an ally character A in the right area. is displayed, and a battle between the ally character and the enemy character A begins. Note that a decorative pattern is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active display is displayed on the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5.

When the second half of the super reach performance develops, after performing (A1) an accessory falling preview performance that moves (falls) the movable accessory from the retreat position to the advance position, (A4) the second half of the super reach performance. develops into At this time, the words "2nd Battle", the ally character in the left area, and the ally character B in the right area are displayed on the image display device 5, and a battle between the ally character and the enemy character B is started. If it does not develop in the second half of the super reach performance (if it is a variation pattern of the super reach performance (only the first half)), an image displaying that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character A is performed if (A3) is a losing variation. In addition, if the super reach performance does not develop in the second half (if it is a variation pattern of the super reach performance (first half only)), (A2) If there is a jackpot variation, an image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character A is displayed. At this time, there will be no preview of the dropping of the objects. In other words, the falling object preview performance is a performance that notifies the development of the second half of the super reach performance.

In the latter half of the super reach performance, if there is a jackpot variation, (A5) an image of the ally character winning over the enemy character A is displayed, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot game state is controlled. After this, although not shown in the drawings, the movable accessory is moved (dropped) from the retracted position to the advanced position to give a preview of the dropping of the accessory, and congratulates the victory of the ally character (that is, controlling the game to a jackpot game state). It becomes. Note that the accessory falling preview performance performed here is performed in a manner different from the accessory falling preview performance shown in (A2). For example, the background display of an image (e.g., a rainbow-colored image) with higher visibility than in the case of (A2), or the display of a light-emitting member with a light-emitting pattern (e.g., a rainbow-colored luminescence) that is more visible than in the case of (A2). A falling accessory preview effect accompanied by light emission control is performed after (A5). On the other hand, if (A6) is a losing variation, an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character A is displayed, and the losing symbol is stopped and displayed.

Although illustration is omitted, in the case of a variable pattern with a super reach effect (first half + second half), a button image imitating the push button 31B is displayed at the timing immediately before the variable display result (jackpot, loss) is announced. A button preview effect is performed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. In the button preview performance, there are two cases: a button image is displayed in a normal button mode with low reliability of a jackpot, and a chance button mode with a high probability of a jackpot.

In addition, in the case of a variable pattern accompanied by a super reach effect (first half only), the button preview effect is not performed at the timing immediately before the variable display result (jackpot, loss) is announced, and instead a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to execute a cut-in preview effect that is displayed as a cut-in.

In addition, in the case of a variable pattern that involves an SPSP reach effect, a button preview effect and a lever image imitating the stick controller 31A are displayed to notify the player immediately before the variable display result (jackpot, loss) is announced. One of the following is performed: a lever preview effect that prompts the user to operate the stick controller 31A. The system is configured so that the reliability of a jackpot is higher when a lever preview performance is performed than when a button preview performance is performed.

In addition, in the super reach performance (first half), super reach performance (second half), and SPSP reach performance, the game effect lamp 9 has different light emission patterns depending on each reach video (moving image displayed on the image display device 5). Light emission control is performed.

In addition, when inciting effects such as SPSP development suggestion inciting effect, active change inciting effect, one-shot reversal inciting effect, etc. are performed, the game effect lamps will have different light emission patterns (including turning off) depending on each inciting effect. 9 light emission control is performed. In other words, during the execution of each promotion performance, priority is given to the light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 in the super reach performance (first half), super reach performance (second half), and SPSP reach performance, and the light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 in each promotion performance is Light emission control will be performed. This makes it possible to make the inciting effect stand out even when the reach effect is in progress.

In addition, by controlling the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 in different light emission patterns (including turning off) depending on the type of excitement effect, it is possible to easily visually recognize which excitement effect is being performed. It looks like this. For example, the light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 in the one-shot reversal effect will be described later using FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15.

FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when performing SPSP development suggestion inciting effects. As shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, when the (B1) super reach effect (first half) starts, the image display device 5 displays the words "1st battle", an ally character in the left area, and an ally character in the right area. Friendly character A is displayed, and a battle between the ally character and enemy character A begins. Note that a decorative pattern is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active display is displayed on the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5.

Then, a performance suggesting the development of SPSP will be performed. At that time, first, (B2) dotted circles containing the words "SPSP Development" are displayed one on the left and one on the left and start moving, and (B3) each circle is approximately at the center of the display area of the image display device 5. (B4) Each circle is merged into a single solid circle and displayed.

Thereafter, if the SPSP reach performance is to develop (if the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is successful), (B5) an SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed to notify that the SPSP development suggestion will develop into a reach performance. At this time, the image corresponding to the SPSP development suggestion preview performance has a higher display priority than the images other than the active display (background images, ally characters, enemy characters A, and decorative patterns) and is displayed on the entire screen. Only the images and active displays corresponding to the preview effects are visible. Then, (B6) SPSP reach effect is started by displaying the boss character.

In addition, if the SPSP development suggestion incitement performance is not developed into an SPSP reach performance after the SPSP development suggestion incitement performance is performed, (B7) a falling circle of practice is displayed to indicate that the SPSP development suggestion incitement performance has failed, and (B8) super reach continues as is. In this way, the performance images of the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance have a higher display priority than the super reach performance image.

FIG. 8-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when performing an active change inciting effect. As shown in FIG. 8-10, when the (C1) super reach effect (first half) starts, the image display device 5 displays the words "1st battle", an ally character in the left area, and an ally character A in the right area. is displayed, and a battle between the ally character and the enemy character A begins. Note that a decorative pattern is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active display is displayed on the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5. Further, a light source is generated approximately in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active change excitement effect is started.

Next, (C2) an active change icon including the characters "Active Display Challenge" is displayed in an enlarged manner from the generated light source. (C3) The active change icon continues to be enlarged and displayed, and the active change icon is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. At this time, since the display priority of the active display and the decorative pattern is higher than that of the icon, the active change icon, the active display, and the decorative pattern are displayed.

Then, when the active change notice performance is executed (when the active change inciting performance is successful), (C4) an effect display is made to overlap the active display with the active change icon being displayed, and (C5) the active When the display changes from white to red, the first mode of active change notice performance is executed. At this time, a specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Moreover, in this way, the display priority is higher for the effect images of the active change provocation effect and the active change preview effect than the super reach effect image.

Then, if the active change notice performance is not executed (if the active change incitement performance fails), (C6) the active change icon will be broken to notify that the active change incitement performance has failed, and the super reach performance will continue as it is. .

In this embodiment, the display mode of the active display always changes when the active change preview effect shown in FIG. 8-10 (C4) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the active change preview performance pattern may include a success pattern in which the display mode of the active display changes, and a failure pattern (active change false display) in which the display mode of the active display does not change. . In that case, the timing at which the active change preview performance of the second aspect is executed may be the same as the timing at which the active change preview performance of the first aspect is executed. Thereby, regardless of the pattern, attention can be drawn to the active change notice effect in common.

Here, a case will be described in which both the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the active mode change notice performance are performed. The execution period of the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the execution period of the active mode change notice performance of the first aspect partially overlap, and the display area of the display image in the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the active mode of the first aspect overlap. A portion of the display area of the display image in the change notice effect overlaps. Therefore, if both the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the active mode change notice performance of the first aspect are performed in a single variation, it is assumed that the performance effect cannot be fully exhibited. Therefore, in the variation that performs the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance, it is possible to perform the active change notice performance in the second mode instead of the first mode, so that images are displayed that do not interfere with each other. Specific examples are shown in Figures 8-11 to 8-13.

In this example, when executing the active change notice effect of the second aspect, the active change provoking effect is not executed, and the active display always changes when a cloud image is displayed. In addition, as described above, the active change inciting performance can be executed only before the execution of the active change notice performance of the first aspect, but even if the active change inciting performance is performed, the active change advance notice performance of the first aspect is not performed. In some cases (see Figure 8-10).

FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when performing SPSP development suggestion stimulation performance and active change stimulation performance. As shown in FIG. 8-11, when (D1) super reach effect (first half) starts, the image display device 5 displays the words "1st battle", an ally character in the left area, and an ally character A in the right area. is displayed, and a battle between the ally character and the enemy character A begins. Note that a decorative pattern is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active display is displayed on the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5.

Next, (D2) the cloud image starts to be displayed moving, (D3) the cloud image stops at the upper center of the image display device 5, lightning strikes the active display from the cloud image, and (D4) the active display starts. When the color changes from white to red, the active change notice performance of the second aspect is executed. At this time, a specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the specific sound output here is the same sound as the specific sound output in FIG. 8-10 (C5).

Then, a performance suggesting the development of SPSP will be performed. At that time, first, (D5) dotted circles containing the characters "SPSP Development" are displayed one by one on the left and right and begin to move, and (D6) each circle is approximately at the center of the display area of the image display device 5. (D7) Each circle is merged into a single solid circle and displayed.

Thereafter, if the SPSP reach performance is to develop (if the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is successful), (D8) an SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed to inform that the SPSP development will develop into a reach performance. At this time, the image corresponding to the SPSP development suggestion preview performance has a higher display priority than the images other than the active display (background images, ally characters, enemy characters A, and decorative patterns) and is displayed on the entire screen. Only the images and active displays corresponding to the preview effects are visible. Then, (D9) the boss character is displayed and the SPSP reach effect is started.

In addition, after the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is performed, if it does not develop into an SPSP reach performance, (D10) a falling circle of practice is displayed to indicate that the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance has failed, and (D11) super reach continues as is. In this way, the execution period of the active mode change notice performance and the execution period of the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion notice performance are configured so as not to overlap.

FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when performing a one-shot reversal effect. As shown in FIG. 8-14, when (E1) super reach effect (first half) starts, the image display device 5 displays the words "1st battle", an ally character in the left area, and an ally character A in the right area. is displayed, and a battle between the ally character and the enemy character A begins. Note that a decorative pattern is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an active display is displayed on the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5.

After that, a one-shot reversal incitement effect is executed. The one-shot reversal inciting performance is a performance that repeats three times a cheering performance in which a predetermined character supports an ally character. For example, as the first cheer performance, (E2) character A is displayed with the characters "Go for it!", and after the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the one-shot reversal promotion performance, , (E3) A band image extending from the upper left to the lower right in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The band display includes the character A and the word "Like!". At this time, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the super reach effect.

Next, as a second cheer performance, (E4) character B is displayed with the words "Fight!", and after the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the one-shot reversal excitement performance. , (E5) A band image extending from the upper left to the lower right in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The band display includes characters A and B and the word "Like!". The band image displayed in the second cheering performance has a wider display range than the band image displayed in the first cheering performance. At this time, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the super reach effect.

Then, as the third cheer performance, (E6) character C was displayed with the words "Win!", and the game effect lamp 9 was controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the one-shot reversal promotion performance. Later, (E7) a band image extending from the upper left to the lower right in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The band display includes characters A to C and the word "Like!". The band image displayed in the third cheering performance has a wider display range than the band image displayed in the second cheering performance. At this time, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the super reach effect. In this way, by repeating the cheering effect, the number of characters displayed during the obi display increases step by step, and the display range of the obi display gradually widens, thereby creating a one-shot reversal effect. It is possible to improve the interest of children.

In this way, during the execution of the one-shot reversal effect, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the one-shot reversal effect during the period when characters and characters are displayed (see FIG. 8-14). E2), (E4), see Figure 8-15 (E6)), and in other periods, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the super reach effect (see Figure 8-14 (E3), Figure 8-15 (E6)). 8-15 (E5), (E7)).

Thereafter, when executing the one-shot reversal preview performance, (E8) an image including the characters "one-shot reversal" is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Further, if the one-shot reversal preview effect is not executed, (E9) the display returns to the super reach effect. In this way, the performance images of the one-shot reversal promotion performance and the one-shot reversal preview performance have a higher display priority than the super reach performance images.

8-16 and FIG. 8-17 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when performing the SPSP development suggestion inciting effect and the one-shot reversal inciting effect. As shown in FIG. 8-16, after FIG. 8-15 (E7), the SPSP development suggestion inciting effect is performed with a higher display priority than the one-shot reversal inciting effect. Although illustration is omitted, when the one-shot reversal inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance overlap, the game effect lamp 9 in the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is given a higher priority than the one-shot reversal inciting performance. Controls light emission and outputs sound effects. First, (F1) dotted circles containing the words "SPSP Development" are displayed one on the left and one on the left and begin to move, and (F2) each circle collides at approximately the center of the display area of the image display device 5. (F3) Each circle is displayed merged into a single solid line circle.

Thereafter, if the SPSP reach performance is to develop (if the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is successful), (F4) an SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed to notify that the SPSP development will develop into a reach performance. At this time, the image corresponding to the SPSP development suggestion preview performance has a higher display priority than images other than active display (background images, ally characters, enemy characters A, decorative symbols, and images in the one-shot reversal incitement performance) and is displayed in full view. As a result, only the image and active display corresponding to the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are visible. Then, (F5) the boss character is displayed and the SPSP reach effect is started.

In addition, if the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance is performed and it does not develop into an SPSP reach performance, (F6) a falling circle of practice is displayed to indicate that the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance has failed, and (F7) super reach And the one-shot reversal inciting performance continues as it is. In this way, the performance images of the SPSP development suggestion stimulation performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance have a higher display priority than the performance images of the one-shot reversal stimulation performance and the one-shot reversal preview performance.

Next, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the effect will be explained using FIGS. 8-18 and 8-19.

FIGS. 8-18 and 8-19 are explanatory diagrams showing timing charts showing execution timing of effects in the first embodiment. The timing chart in FIG. 8-18 (A) shows super reach fluctuation (any of fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA4-1, PA4-2), and execution of the active change notice performance is decided. It shows the execution timing of each effect when

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach performance is started at a timing after a predetermined period has passed since the start of the fluctuation. An active change inciting performance is performed for 3 seconds from 5 seconds after the start of the super reach performance, and an active change preview performance is executed. At this time, since the execution of the development suggestion inciting performance is not scheduled, the active change notice performance of the first aspect is performed. In this embodiment, the execution period of the active change notice performance of the first aspect is 7 seconds.

The timing chart in Figure 8-18 (B) shows the execution of each performance when the SPSP reach fluctuation (either fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or PA4-3) has not been decided to execute the active change notice performance. It shows the timing.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect (first half) is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. Fourteen seconds after the start of the super reach performance (first half), a development suggestion inciting performance is performed for 2 seconds, and a development suggestion preview performance is performed for 30 seconds. After that, it develops into SPSP reach fluctuation.

The timing chart in Figure 8-18 (C) shows the execution of each performance when the SPSP reach fluctuation (either fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or PA4-3) is determined to be performed. It shows the timing.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect (first half) is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. Fourteen seconds after the start of the super reach performance (first half), a development suggestion inciting performance is performed for 2 seconds, and a development suggestion preview performance is performed for 30 seconds. After that, it develops into SPSP reach fluctuation. In addition, an active change inciting performance will be performed 8 seconds after the start of the super reach performance (first half). Referring to the timing charts of FIGS. 8-18(A) and (B), since the execution period of the active change notice performance of the first aspect and the execution period of the development suggestion inciting performance overlap, the execution period of the first aspect is not The active change preview effect of the second mode is executed for one second. Then, after the execution of the active change stimulation performance is completed, the execution of the development suggestion stimulation performance is started. This prevents the active change promotion performance and the development suggestion promotion performance from being executed overlappingly at the same time, and prevents the performance effect from deteriorating.

Referring to the timing charts in FIGS. 8-18(A) and (C), common timing is used when executing the active change notice performance of the first aspect and when executing the active change notice performance of the second aspect. The configuration is such that execution of the active change notice effect starts from .

The timing chart in Figure 8-19 shows the execution timing of each performance when SPSP reach fluctuation (either variation pattern PA2-3 or PA4-3) is decided to execute a one-shot reversal notice performance. It shows.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect (first half) is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. Fourteen seconds after the start of the super reach performance (first half), a development suggestion inciting performance is performed for 2 seconds, and a development suggestion preview performance is performed for 30 seconds. After that, it develops into SPSP reach fluctuation.

Also, 8 seconds after starting the super reach performance (first half), a one-shot reversal incitement performance will be performed. Here, a one-shot reversal incitement performance (8 seconds in total) will be performed, including a first cheering performance lasting 2 seconds, a second cheering performance lasting 2 seconds, and a third cheering performance lasting 4 seconds. . The third support performance partially overlaps with the execution period of the development suggestion and incitement performance. In this way, the third support performance has a longer execution period than the first and second support performances. This can increase expectations for the one-shot reversal preview performance. Then, from the timing when the one-shot reversal promotion performance ends, a one-shot reversal preview performance is executed for 5 seconds.

In addition, a one-shot reversal incitement effect will be performed 8 seconds after starting the SPSP reach effect. Here, a one-shot reversal inciting performance is performed including a first cheering performance lasting 2 seconds, a second cheering performance lasting 2 seconds, and a third cheering performance lasting 4 seconds. In this way, the third support performance has a longer execution period than the first and second support performances. As a result, expectations for the one-shot reversal notice performance can be increased, and a performance period can be secured in case the SPSP development promotion performance fails (when the SPSP reach performance does not develop). Then, from the timing when the one-shot reversal promotion performance ends, a one-shot reversal preview performance is executed for 5 seconds.

In this way, the length of the execution period of the one-shot reversal inciting performance is common between the super reach performance (first half) and the SPSP reach performance. Furthermore, the performance aspect of the one-shot reversal incitement performance is common between the super reach performance (first half) and the SPSP reach performance. Note that the super reach performance (first half) and the SPSP reach performance can perform common performances (one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance), and can also perform different performances. For example, in the super reach performance (first half), it is possible to execute a cut-in preview performance immediately before notifying the variable display results, while in the SPSP reach performance, instead of executing the cut-in preview performance, a lever preview performance (super reach performance) can be executed. It is possible to perform the effects that are not performed in the first half.

Further, although not shown in the drawings, the length of the execution period and the performance mode of the one-shot reversal inciting performance are common between the super reach performance (first half) and the super reach performance (second half).

In addition, during the period from the start of the Super Reach effect until 8 seconds have elapsed, the title of the Super Reach effect will be displayed, and during the period from the start of the SPSP Reach effect until 8 seconds have elapsed, the SPSP Reach effect will be displayed. The title of the performance is displayed, but in title display A for the super reach performance and title display B for the SPSP reach performance, the title display format and the title display format that changes the title display format and the production format of the preview performance and The display mode (for example, color) of the title after the change is configured to be different.

For example, an image (for example, a star image) indicating the reliability of the super reach effect may not be displayed together with title display A, but an image (for example, a star image) indicating the reliability of the super reach effect may be displayed together with title display B. good.

Furthermore, for example, as a preview effect of a change in title mode for title display A, an effect in which a mini character hits the title with a hammer and the display mode (for example, color) of the title changes (see Figures 10-4 and 10-5 described later) is created. While this is possible, it is also possible to display the title and simultaneously change the title display format (in other words, to make it appear as if the title is displayed in the changed format) as a title format change preview effect for title display B. .

Further, for example, a title display display mode that can be changed when a title mode change preview performance is performed for title display A, and a title display display that can be changed when a title mode change preview performance is performed for title display B. It may be different from the embodiment.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the characteristic part 003IW will be described. Note that in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly parts that are different from the first embodiment will be described.

(Fluctuation pattern table)
In the second embodiment, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 is provided. As shown in FIG. 9-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, there is a variation pattern PB1-1 in which the performance content is a non-reach loss (normal fluctuation loss) and the fluctuation time is 5 seconds. Variation pattern PB1-2 where the production content is a non-reaching error (normal variation error) and a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, and variation pattern PB1-3 where the production content is a normal reach error and a variation time of 30 seconds. There are also variable patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 in which the performance content is off the super reach. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 is 90 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 is 120 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 is 150 seconds.

In addition, as shown in Figure 9-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a jackpot, there is a variation pattern PB3-1 in which the production content is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 30 seconds, and a variation pattern PB3-1 in which the production content is a super hit. Variable patterns PB4-1 to PB4-3, which are reach jackpots, are provided. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB4-1 is 90 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 is 120 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 is 150 seconds.

In the case of fluctuations accompanied by super reach performance, there are two cases: when performing only super reach performance (SP reach), when developing from super reach performance to SPSP reach performance A (SP reach → SPSP reach A), and from super reach performance to SPSP reach There are cases where it develops into performance B (SP reach → SPSP reach B). In SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B, lines may be displayed depending on the progress of the performance. In SPSP reach effect A, dialogue A is displayed at timing A, dialogue B is displayed at timing B which is later than timing B, and dialogue C is displayed at timing C which is later than timing B. In SPSP reach performance B, dialogue D is displayed at timing D.

As shown in the figure, in a variation where the variable display result is off, if the base state is low and the number of pending memories is less than 3, variation pattern PB1-1 is selected at a rate of 60%, and at a rate of 20%. Variation pattern PB1-3 is selected at a rate of , variation pattern PB2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PB2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and variation pattern PB2-3 is selected at a rate of 3%. is selected. In a variation where the variable display result is off, if the number of pending memories is 3 or more in a low base state, or if it is in a high base state, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected at a rate of 60%. , the variation pattern PB1-3 is selected at a rate of 20%, the variation pattern PB2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern PB2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern PB2-2 is selected at a rate of 3%. PB2-3 is selected.

In addition, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is a jackpot, variation pattern PB3-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PB4-1 is selected at a rate of 20%, and variation pattern PB4-1 is selected at a rate of 30%. Variation pattern PB4-2 is selected, and variation pattern PB4-3 is selected at a rate of 40%.

Since the selection ratio of each variation pattern is determined in this way, the reliability for controlling the jackpot is super reach effect < SPSP reach effect A < SPSP reach effect B.

One of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-1 is selected in the above-described fluctuation pattern setting process (step S111).

(Preview effect setting process)
FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing the preview effect setting process (step 003 IWS804) in the second embodiment. In the advance notice performance setting process in this embodiment, settings are made regarding an active change advance notice performance, a one-shot reversal advance notice performance, a dialogue mode change advance notice performance, a light guide plate advance notice performance, and a zone advance notice performance. The active change notice performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling the jackpot by changing the display mode of the active display. In this embodiment, the display modes of the active display include a first mode (white), a second mode (red), and a third mode (gold) having different display colors. The expectation level for a jackpot is as follows: first aspect < second aspect < third aspect. The display mode of the active display at the start of the variation is the first mode, and is configured to be changeable to the second mode or the third mode by performing an active change notice effect.

The one-shot reversal preview performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling to a jackpot by displaying an image including the characters "one-shot reversal" in the entire display area of the image display device 5. In addition, it is configured to be able to execute a one-shot reversal incitement performance that suggests the execution of a one-shot reversal preview performance, and by performing the one-shot reversal incitement performance, it is possible to give a sense of anticipation for the execution of the one-shot reversal preview performance. It is configured. The performance aspects of the one-shot reversal notice performance and the one-shot reversal incitement performance in the second embodiment are the same as the performance aspects of the one-shot reversal notice performance and the one-shot reversal incitement performance in the first embodiment (Fig. 8-14 and Figure 8-15).

The dialogue mode change preview performance is a preview performance that changes the display format (character color of the dialogue) of the dialogue display displayed according to the progress of the SPSP reach performance. There are 1st mode (white), 2nd mode (red), 3rd mode (gold), and 4th mode (rainbow) as display modes for dialogue display. It is configured to be displayed in a first mode and to change to another mode when a speech mode change preview effect is performed. Immediately before performing the dialogue style change preview performance, it is possible to execute the dialogue style change inciting performance. The dialogue style change inciting performance is a performance that suggests execution of the dialogue style change preview performance. Specifically, this is an effect that displays an image of falling meteors in the display area where the dialogue is displayed.

As execution timings of the dialogue mode change preview performance in the SPSP reach performance A, a first timing during the display period of the dialogue A and a second timing during the display period of the dialogue B are provided. Further, as the execution timing of the dialogue mode change preview performance in the SPSP reach performance B, a third timing during the display period of the dialogue D is provided. The dialogue style change preview performance at the first timing is the "first dialogue style change preview performance", the dialogue style change preview performance at the second timing is the "second dialogue style change preview performance", and the dialogue style change preview performance at the third timing is the "first dialogue style change preview performance". There is a thing called "3rd line appearance change preview production". Furthermore, the dialogue style inciting preview performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance is started at timing T1, the dialogue style inciting preview performance for the second dialogue style change preview performance is started at timing T2, and the dialogue style inciting preview performance for the third dialogue style change preview performance is started from timing T2. The dialogue mode inciting preview performance is started from timing T3.

The light guide plate preview performance is a game that includes a light guide plate (acrylic plate) provided in front of the image display device 5 (on the player side) and a light emitting member located at a position where light can enter the end face of the light guide plate. This is a production that can be carried out by the machine, and by causing the light emitting member to emit light, the incident light from the light emitting member that enters the inside from the end surface of the light guide plate is guided by the reflective part provided inside the light guide plate. Information is displayed by emitting light from the front.

The zone preview performance is a performance that announces that the player has entered a special zone where the reliability of winning the jackpot is high. Specifically, from the start of the zone preview performance until the end of the variation, the text "Special Zone" is displayed in a specific display area of the image display device 5 to control the zone performance. is now being notified. Furthermore, it is possible to perform a zone promotion performance immediately before performing a zone preview performance.

In the advance notice performance setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first performs an active change advance notice execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the active change advance notice performance (step 003 IWS901A). Specifically, an active change notice execution lottery is performed using the active change notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(A).

FIG. 9-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an active change notice execution lottery table. In the active change notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(A), a determination value for whether or not to execute the active change notice performance is assigned to each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, if the variable display result is an SPSP reach jackpot (jackpot variation accompanied by SPSP reach effect), it is decided to execute the active change notice effect at a rate of 70%, and the active change notice effect is executed at a rate of 30%. Decide not to. For example, if the variable display result is SPSP reach out of reach (out of reach variation accompanied by SPSP reach effect), it is decided to execute the active change notice effect at a rate of 40%, and the active change notice effect is executed at a rate of 60%. Decide not to run. For example, if the variable display result is other (variation without SPSP reach performance), it is determined that the active change notice performance will not be executed at a rate of 100%.

In this way, in the fluctuations accompanied by the SPSP reach effect, the active change notice effect can be executed at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. As a result, the active change notice performance is a performance with high expectations for a jackpot.

When it is decided to execute the active change notice effect (Y in step 003 IWS901B), the effect control CPU 120 performs an active mode determination lottery to determine the change mode of the active display after the change (step 003 IWS901C). Specifically, an active mode determination lottery is performed using the active mode lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(B).

FIG. 9-3(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an active mode determination lottery table. In the active mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(B), a determination value is assigned to the display mode (red, gold, rainbow) of the active display after the change for each variable display result (jackpot, miss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the display mode of the active display after the change is determined to be red at a rate of 20%, gold at a rate of 30%, and rainbow at a rate of 50%. If the variable display result is incorrect, red is determined at a rate of 60% and gold is determined at a rate of 40% as the display mode of the active display after the change. In this way, when the active display changes to a rainbow, it is announced that there is a jackpot change.

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance according to the lottery result (step 003IWS901D), and determines whether the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP reach performance A (step 003IWS901E). If the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP reach performance A, a first dialogue style change preview execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the first dialogue style change preview performance (Step 003 IWS902). Specifically, the lottery for executing the first dialogue mode change notice is performed using the first line mode change notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(C).

FIG. 9-3(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a first dialogue mode change notice execution lottery table. In the first line style change preview execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(C), a determination value for whether or not to execute the first line style change preview performance is assigned for each variable display result (jackpot, miss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first line mode change preview performance at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the first line mode change preview performance at a 30% rate. . For example, if the variable display result is wrong, it is decided to execute the first dialogue mode change preview effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the first line mode change preview effect at a 60% rate. do.

In this way, it is configured such that the first dialogue mode change preview effect can be executed at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. As a result, the first dialogue mode change preview performance is a performance with high expectations for a jackpot.

When it is decided to execute the first dialogue mode change preview performance (Y in step 003IWS903), the performance control CPU 120 performs a process for determining the display mode of the dialogue display after the change in the first dialogue format change preview performance. A lottery is conducted to determine the dialogue mode (step 003 IWS904). Specifically, a dialogue style determination lottery is performed using a dialogue style determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(D).

FIG. 9-3(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a dialogue mode determination lottery table. In the line mode determination lottery table shown in Figure 9-3 (B), a judgment value is assigned to the display mode of the line display after the change (no change, red, gold, rainbow) for each variable display result (jackpot, miss). ing.

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, 10% will show no change, 20% will show red, 30% will show gold, 40% will show rainbow, and the dialogue display after the change will be Determine as the display mode. If the variable display result is wrong, the display mode of the dialogue display after the change is 50% no change, 30% red, 20% gold, 0% rainbow. Determine as. In this way, when the dialogue display changes to a rainbow, it is notified that there is a jackpot change.

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets the performance (the first dialogue style change preview performance and the dialogue style change inciting performance) according to the lottery result (step 003 IWS905), and the display style of the dialogue display after the change is the rainbow first. It is determined whether to execute either the dialogue mode change notice production or the active change notice production in which the display mode of the active display after the change is rainbow (step 003 IWS906, S907), and if either is to be executed, , the process moves to step 003 IWS914.

In this way, when executing the first dialogue mode change preview performance in which the display mode of the dialogue display after the change is rainbow, execution of the second dialogue format change preview performance is restricted (prohibited). Note that the restriction mode is not limited to those that are prohibited, and if the display mode of the dialog display after the change is performed in the first dialog mode change preview effect, the display mode of the dialog display after the change is the rainbow first dialog mode. A configuration may be adopted in which the execution rate of the second line mode change preview performance is lower than that in the case where the first line mode change preview performance is not performed.

If neither the first line mode change preview performance where the display mode of the dialogue display after the change is a rainbow, nor the active change preview performance where the display mode of the active display after the change is a rainbow, the second line mode change preview performance is executed. A lottery for the execution of the second dialogue mode change notice is performed to determine whether or not to execute (Step 003 IWS908). Specifically, a lottery for executing the second dialogue mode change notice is performed using the second dialog mode change notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(E).

FIG. 9-3(E) is an explanatory diagram showing a second dialogue mode change notice execution lottery table. In the second line style change preview execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(E), a determination value for whether or not to execute the second line style change preview effect is assigned for each variable display result (jackpot, miss).

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the first dialogue mode change preview performance at a rate of 80%, and it is decided not to execute the first dialog format change preview performance at a 20% rate. . For example, if the variable display result is wrong, it is decided to execute the first dialogue mode change preview effect at a rate of 30%, and it is decided not to execute the first line mode change preview effect at a 70% rate. do.

In this way, it is configured such that the second dialogue mode change preview performance can be executed at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. As a result, the second dialogue mode change preview performance is a performance with high expectations for a jackpot.

Further, when comparing FIGS. 9-3(C) and (E), the execution rate of the second dialogue style change preview performance is higher than the execution ratio of the first dialogue style change preview performance. In this way, interest can be improved by configuring the execution rate of the dialogue mode change preview performance to increase as the SPSP reach performance progresses.

When it is decided to execute the second dialogue style change preview performance (Y in step 003IWS909), the performance control CPU 120 performs a process for determining the display style of the dialogue display after the change in the second dialogue style change preview performance. A lottery is conducted to determine the dialogue mode (step 003 IWS910). Specifically, a dialogue style determination lottery is performed using the dialogue style determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(D).

After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets the performance (first dialogue style change preview performance and dialogue style change inciting performance) according to the lottery result (step 003 IWS911), and determines whether or not to execute the one-shot reversal preview performance. A one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is held (step 003 IWS912). Specifically, a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(G).

FIG. 9-3(G) is an explanatory diagram showing a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table. In the one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(G), a determination value is assigned to whether or not the one-shot reversal notice performance is to be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the one-shot reversal preview performance at a rate of 80%, and it is decided not to execute the one-shot reversal preview performance at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the one-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 30%, and it is decided not to execute the one-shot reversal preview effect at a rate of 70%.

The performance control CPU 120 sets performances (one-shot reversal notice performance and one-shot reversal incitement performance) according to the lottery results (step 003 IWS913), and executes a light guide plate notice to determine whether or not to execute the light guide plate notice performance. A lottery is held (step 003IWS914). Specifically, a light guide plate notice execution lottery is performed using the light guide plate notice execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 9-3 (F1) and (F2).

FIGS. 9-3 (F1) and (F2) are explanatory diagrams showing the light guide plate advance notice execution lottery table. In the light guide plate notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3 (F1), a determination value is assigned as to whether or not the light guide plate notice performance is to be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

The light guide plate advance notice execution lottery table A shown in FIG. 9-3 (F1) is a table used only when execution of the second dialogue mode change advance notice effect has not been determined. For example, when using the light guide plate notice execution lottery table A shown in FIG. 9-3 (F1), if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to perform the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of . For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the light guide plate preview effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the light guide plate preview effect at a rate of 60%.

The light guide plate notice execution lottery table B shown in FIG. 9-3 (F2) is a table that is used only when execution of the second dialogue mode change notice performance is determined. For example, when using the light guide plate notice execution lottery table B shown in FIG. 9-3 (F2), if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 70%, and at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to perform the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of . For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the light guide plate preview effect at a rate of 0%, and it is determined not to execute the light guide plate preview effect at a rate of 100%.

As a result, when both the second dialogue mode change notice performance and the light guide plate notice performance are performed in the SPSP reach performance A, it is determined that the jackpot will be controlled. As mentioned above, the jackpot reliability is SPSP reach performance A < SPSP reach performance B, but only when both the second dialogue change notice performance and the light guide plate notice performance are performed, the jackpot reliability will be The SPSP reach effect A>SPSP reach effect B is reversed.

The performance control CPU 120 sets a performance (light guide plate preview performance) according to the lottery result (step 003IWS915), and proceeds to step 003IWS923.

In step 003IWS901E, if the variation pattern is not accompanied by SPSP ready-to-win performance A, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP ready-to-win performance B (step 003IWS916). If it is not a variation pattern accompanied by SPSP reach performance B, the process is immediately terminated. If the variation pattern is accompanied by SPSP reach effect B, a third line/light guide plate notice execution lottery is performed to determine the combination of execution/non-execution of the third line mode change notice effect and the light guide plate notice effect. Specifically, the third line/light guide plate notice execution lottery is performed using the third line/light guide plate notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(H).

FIG. 9-3(H) is an explanatory diagram showing the third line/light guide plate notice execution lottery table. In the 3rd line/light guide plate notice execution lottery table shown in Figure 9-3 (H), the combination of the execution/non-execution of the 3rd line mode change notice effect and the execution/non-execution of the light guide plate notice effect for each variable display result (jackpot, loss) is shown. A judgment value has been assigned.

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute both the third dialogue mode change notice performance and the light guide plate notice performance at a rate of 40%, and the third line mode change notice performance at a 30% rate. , and decided not to execute the light guide plate notice effect, and decided to execute the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 20% and not to execute the third dialogue mode change notice effect, and decided to execute the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 20%, and not to execute the third dialogue mode change notice effect, and at a rate of 10%, It is decided not to execute both the dialogue mode change preview performance and the light guide plate preview performance.

For example, if the variable display result is incorrect, it is decided to execute both the third line mode change notice performance and the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 10%, and the third line mode change notice at a rate of 20%. It was decided not to execute the light guide plate notice effect at the same time as executing the effect, and it was decided to execute the light guide plate notice effect at a rate of 30% and not to execute the third dialogue mode change notice effect, and at the rate of 40%. 3. It is decided not to execute both the dialogue mode change preview performance and the light guide plate preview performance.

When it is decided to execute the third dialogue mode change preview performance (Y in step 003IWS918), the performance control CPU 120 performs a process for determining the display mode of the dialogue display after the change in the third dialogue format change preview performance. A lottery is conducted to determine the dialogue mode (step 003 IWS919). Specifically, a dialogue style determination lottery is performed using the dialogue style determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(D).

Thereafter, the performance control CPU 120 sets performances (first dialogue style change notice performance, dialogue style change incitement performance, one-shot reversal notice performance, and one-shot reversal incitement performance) according to the lottery results (step 003IWS920), and A one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a start-reversal notice performance (step 003 IWS921). Specifically, a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(G).

The performance control CPU 120 sets performances (one-shot reversal preview performance and one-shot reversal incitement performance) according to the lottery results (step 003 IWS922), and performs a zone preview execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the zone preview performance. (Step 003 IWS923). Specifically, a zone advance notice execution lottery is performed using the zone advance notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(I).

FIG. 9-3(I) is an explanatory diagram showing a zone advance notice execution lottery table. In the zone preview execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3(I), a determination value is assigned as to whether or not the zone preview performance is to be executed for each variable display result (big hit, miss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the zone preview performance at a rate of 70%, and it is determined not to execute the zone preview performance at a rate of 30%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the zone preview performance at a rate of 40%, and it is determined not to execute the zone preview performance at a rate of 60%.

The performance control CPU 120 sets the performance (zone preview performance and zone excitement performance) according to the lottery result (step 003 IWS924), and ends the process.

Next, display examples on the image display device 5 will be described using FIGS. 9-4 to 9-8.

FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 at timing T1. As shown in FIG. 9-4, (A1) an ally character and an enemy character A are displayed, and the line A saying "I'll settle this!" is displayed in the line display area in the lower area of the image display device 5. Displayed in white text. Then, (A2) After the dialogue mode change inciting effect in which a meteor flows is performed, (A3) an effect is displayed in the dialogue display area, and (A4) when the effect display ends, the font color of dialogue A changes from white to red. As a result, a preview of the change in the dialogue mode is performed. After that, the lines are switched according to the progress of (A5) SPSP reach effect A. At this time, the text color of the serifs remains red. Note that if the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change preview performance are not performed, (A6) the dialogue will continue to switch according to the progress of the SPSP reach performance A. At this time, the character color of the serifs remains white.

FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 at timing T2 when the light guide plate preview effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-5, (B1) an ally character is displayed, and a line B saying "Is this okay?" is displayed in white characters in the line display area of the image display device 5. Then, (B2) After the dialogue mode change inciting effect in which the meteor flows is performed, (B3) Effects are displayed in the dialogue display area, and (B4) When the effect display ends, the font color of dialogue B changes from white to red. As a result, a preview of the change in the dialogue mode is performed.

In addition, in this example, when a dialogue style change inciting performance is performed, a dialogue style change notice performance is always performed, but this is not limited to this, and when a dialogue style change inciting performance is performed, a dialogue style change is performed. There may be a success pattern in which a preview performance is performed, and a failure pattern in which a dialogue format change inciting performance is performed but the dialogue format change preview performance is not performed (that is, a false performance inciting a dialogue format change). In addition, if the configuration is such that the dialogue mode change provoking false performance can be executed, the execution rate of the dialogue format change provoking false production may be higher at timing T1 than at timing T2.

Furthermore, when the light guide plate preview performance is executed at timing T2, the rate of execution of the dialogue mode change provocation performance may be lower than when the light guide plate preview performance is not executed.

FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 during execution of the light guide plate preview effect. Here, the light guide plate, which is one size larger than the image display device 5, is set on the front side (the player's side) of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-6, when the (C1) light guide plate preview effect is not being performed, the image displayed on the image display device 5 is visible. (C2) When the light guide plate preview effect is executed, the image display device 5 first displays a mask, and (C3) the character pattern is projected on the light guide plate, thereby performing the light guide plate preview effect. Note that here, by displaying a mask and then projecting a pattern on the light guide plate, the visibility of the light guide plate preview effect is increased.

FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 at timing T2 when the light guide plate preview effect is executed. As shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, (D1) the ally character is displayed, and the line B saying "Is this okay?" appears in white text in the line display area of the image display device 5. will be displayed. Then, (D2) the image display device 5 displays a mask, and (D3) the character pattern is projected on the light guide plate, thereby performing a light guide plate preview effect. In (D3), the display (especially the dialogue display) on the image display device 5 becomes difficult to see due to the display of the light guide plate preview effect. In addition, while the light guide plate notice effect is being executed, the dialogue mode change inciting effect is started, but during the period (0.5 seconds) when both the light guide plate notice effect and the dialogue mode change incitement effect are being executed overlappingly. , Due to the light guide plate preview effect, the display image of the dialogue mode change inciting effect becomes difficult to see. When the light guide plate preview performance is completed, (D4) a dialogue style change excitement performance that is easier to see is performed for 0.5 seconds. Then, (D5) an effect is displayed in the dialogue display area, and (D6) the character color of dialogue B changes from white to red, thereby performing a dialogue mode change preview effect.

The dialogue mode change inciting effect in this example is a performance in which a meteor displayed from the upper right corner of the image display device 5 moves toward the dialogue display for one second, and the dialogue mode change inciting effect is executed as described above. As soon as 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the dialogue mode change, the image display due to the dialogue mode change inciting effect becomes easy to see, so the player will soon be able to visually recognize the dialogue mode change inciting effect from the timing when the meteor reaches the line display. , can give surprises to players.

In addition, as shown in Figures 9-3 (F1) and (F2), the light guide plate notice effect is a highly reliable effect for winning the jackpot, and as shown in Figures 9-3 (C), (E), and (H). As shown above, since the dialogue style change preview performance is a performance with high reliability for hitting the jackpot, it can be said that when both the light guide plate preview performance and the dialogue style change preview performance are executed, the change is highly reliable for a jackpot. . Now, referring to Figure 9-3 (D), since the confidence level for the jackpot indicated by the dialogue mode after the change is red < gold, both the light guide plate preview performance and the dialogue format change notice performance are executed. In this case, it can be said that the selection ratio of the dialogue mode after the change is red < gold.

In addition, it can be said that when both the light guide plate notice performance and the dialogue mode change notice performance are executed, the fluctuation is more reliable for a jackpot than when only the dialogue mode change notice performance is executed. In other words, the rate of selection of gold or rainbow, which has a high degree of confidence in hitting the jackpot, as the dialogue style after the change in the dialogue style change preview performance is higher when both the light guide plate preview performance and the dialogue style change preview performance are executed. , is higher than when only the dialogue mode change preview effect is executed.

In addition, as a presentation mode of the light guide plate preview performance, there are multiple presentation modes with different degrees of reliability for jackpots (for example, a mode in which the light guide plate is irradiated with different colors, a mode in which the characters displayed on the light guide plate are different (respectively) A mode may be provided in which a plurality of light guide plates having different characters are provided, and which light guide plate the light is made to enter is different. For example, there may be a normal mode with low confidence in the jackpot and a chance mode with high confidence in the jackpot, and in that case, as described above, the dialogue mode change preview performance is the one with high confidence in the jackpot. Since it is a performance, when the light guide plate notice performance is performed in the chance mode, it is possible to execute the dialogue mode change notice performance at a higher rate than when the light guide plate notice performance is performed in the normal mode. becomes.

Furthermore, for example, a performance mode of the light guide plate preview performance may be provided that corresponds to each changed dialogue mode (usually red, gold, and rainbow) in the dialogue mode change preview performance. For example, when performing a dialogue mode change preview performance when performing a light guide plate preview performance in which a red image is displayed, the lines may be changed to red after execution of the dialogue format change preview performance.

Next, a timing chart showing execution timing of effects in the second embodiment will be explained using FIG. 9-9. The timing chart in FIG. 9-9(A) shows the fluctuation accompanied by SPSP reach effect A (either variation pattern PB2-2 or PB4-2), the first line mode change preview effect, and the one-shot reversal alert effect. It shows the execution timing of each performance when execution of the performance, the light guide plate preview performance, the second dialogue mode change preview performance, and the zone preview performance is determined.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation, and the SPSP reach effect A is started after a specific period has elapsed. At timing T1 when SPSP reach effect A is being executed, the display of dialogue A is started, and at the same time, a dialogue style change inciting performance is performed for 1 second, and the first dialogue style change preview performance is further performed for 0.6 seconds. It will be done. Then, after the first dialogue mode change preview performance has ended and at a timing when dialogue A is being displayed, a one-shot reversal incitement performance is started. The one-shot reversal incitement performance is performed for 6 seconds, followed by a one-shot reversal preview performance for 5 seconds.

Furthermore, the display of the line B starts at a predetermined timing of the SPSP ready-to-reach performance A after the end of the one-shot reversal preview performance. This line B is displayed for 12 seconds. The light guide plate preview performance starts one second after the dialogue B display starts, and ends two seconds later. From timing T2 (timing 2.5 seconds after the start of dialogue B display) while the light guide plate preview performance is being executed, the dialogue mode change inciting performance is performed for 1 second. Then, from the timing at which the dialogue style change provocation performance ends (timing 3.5 seconds after the dialogue B display starts), the second dialogue style change preview performance is performed for 0.6 seconds. In other words, at least a portion of the execution period of the light guide plate preview performance and the execution period of the dialogue mode change inciting performance for the second dialogue format change preview performance overlaps. Then, after the second dialogue mode change preview performance has ended, and at a timing when dialogue A is being displayed, the zone inciting performance is started. The zone inciting performance is performed for 2 seconds, and then a zone preview performance is performed for 6 seconds. Specifically, a zone preview effect is performed by displaying an image for notifying entry into the special zone in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Note that from the time the zone preview performance is executed until the variable display result is announced, a character string such as "Special Zone" indicating that the zone is controlled by a special zone is continuously displayed. Then, the display of dialogue C starts at a predetermined timing during the execution of the zone preview performance, but dialogue C is a dialogue that displays only a short character string (for example, a dialogue that displays only "Not yet!"), and the dialogue changes. Since the effect of the preview performance cannot be fully exhibited, the dialogue change preview performance cannot be executed for dialogue C.

As described above, in this embodiment, at the same time as dialogue A is displayed, the dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance is started, while the second dialogue style change is started after a predetermined period has elapsed since dialogue B is displayed. Although it is assumed that the dialogue mode change inciting performance is started in response to the dialogue format change preview performance, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the same time as dialogue A is displayed, it is possible to perform a dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance, and at the same time as dialogue B is displayed, it is possible to execute a dialogue style change incitement performance for the second dialogue style change preview performance. It may also be a thing.

Further, although not shown in the drawings, the active change notice performance is configured to be executed at a timing after timing T1 and before timing T2.

In addition, the timing chart in Figure 9-9(B) shows the fluctuation (either variation pattern PB2-3 or PB4-3) accompanied by SPSP reach effect B, the one-shot reversal notice effect and the light guide plate notice effect. This shows the execution timing of each performance when execution of the third dialogue mode change preview performance and the zone preview performance is determined.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation, and the SPSP reach effect B is further started after a specific period has elapsed. While the SPSP reach performance B is being executed, a one-shot reversal incitement performance is started. The one-shot reversal incitement performance is performed for 6 seconds, followed by a one-shot reversal preview performance for 5 seconds. As shown in the figure, the execution timing of the one-shot reversal preview performance is the same when SPSP reach performance A is performed and when SPSP reach performance B is performed (SPSP reach performance starts, then one-shot reversal preview performance is performed. The period until execution is the same).

Further, the light guide plate preview performance is started at a predetermined timing of the SPSP reach performance B after the end of the one-shot reversal preview performance, and the light guide plate preview performance ends two seconds later. As shown in the figure, the execution timing of the light guide plate notice effect is the same when SPSP reach effect A is performed and when SPSP reach effect B is performed (the light guide plate notice effect is executed after the SPSP reach effect starts. (the period until the end is the same).

Thereafter, at the same time as the display of dialogue D starts, a dialogue style change provocation performance is performed for one second, and a third dialogue style change preview performance is performed for 0.6 seconds. Then, at the timing when the third dialogue mode change preview performance is being executed, the zone inciting performance is started. The zone inciting performance is performed for 2 seconds, and then a zone preview performance is performed for 6 seconds. As shown in the figure, the execution timing of the zone preview performance is the same when SPSP reach performance A is performed and when SPSP reach performance B is performed (from the start of SPSP reach performance to the time when the zone preview performance is executed. period is common).

In this way, the first dialogue style change inciting performance and the third dialogue style change inciting performance start at the timing when dialogue A and dialogue C are displayed, while the second dialogue style change inciting performance starts at the timing when dialogue A and dialogue C are displayed. It starts at the timing when B is displayed.

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Next, a third embodiment of the characteristic part 003IW will be described. Note that in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly parts that are different from the first embodiment will be described.

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In the third embodiment, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 10-1 is provided. As shown in FIG. 10-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, there is a variation pattern PC1-1 in which the production content is a non-reach loss (normal fluctuation loss) and the fluctuation time is 5 seconds, Variation pattern PC1-2 whose presentation content is a non-reaching error (normal variation deviation) and a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, and variation pattern PC1-3 whose presentation content is a normal reach deviation and a variation time of 30 seconds. There are also variable patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 in which the performance content is off the super reach. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is 80 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC2-2 is 60 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC2-3 is 90 seconds.

In addition, as shown in Figure 10-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a jackpot, there is a variation pattern PC3-1 in which the production content is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 30 seconds, and a variation pattern PC3-1 in which the production content is a super hit. Variable patterns PC4-1 to PB4-3, which are reach jackpots, are provided. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC4-1 is 80 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC4-2 is 60 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PC4-3 is 90 seconds.

In the case of fluctuations involving super reach effects, there are cases where super reach effect A is performed (SP reach A), cases where only the first half of super reach effect B is performed (SP reach B (first half only)), and the first half of super reach effect B. and the second half (SP reach B (first half + second half)). When starting each super reach effect, a title display according to the type of super reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5.

As shown in the figure, in a variation where the variable display result is off, if the base state is low and the number of pending memories is less than 3, variation pattern PC1-1 is selected at a rate of 60%, and at a rate of 20%. Variation pattern PC1-3 is selected at a rate of , variation pattern PC2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PC2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and variation pattern PC2-3 is selected at a rate of 3%. is selected. In a variation where the variable display result is off, if it is in a low base state and the number of pending memories is 3 or more, or if it is in a high base state, the variation pattern PC1-2 is selected at a rate of 60%. , the variation pattern PC1-3 is selected at a rate of 20%, the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern PC2-2 is selected at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern PC2-2 is selected at a rate of 3%. PC2-3 is selected.

In addition, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is a jackpot, variation pattern PC3-1 is selected at a rate of 10%, variation pattern PC4-1 is selected at a rate of 20%, and variation pattern PC4-1 is selected at a rate of 30%. Variation pattern PC4-2 is selected, and variation pattern PC4-3 is selected at a rate of 40%.

By determining the selection ratio of each variation pattern in this way, the reliability of controlling the jackpot is as follows: Super reach effect A < Super reach effect B (first half only) < Super reach effect B (first half + second half) It becomes.

It should be noted that the first half and the second half of the super reach performance A can also be executed, and there are both a variation pattern that performs only the first half of the super reach performance A and a variation pattern that performs both the first and second half of the super reach performance A. may be provided.

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FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing the preview effect setting process (step 003 IWS804) in the third embodiment. In the preview performance setting process in this embodiment, settings are made regarding the title mode change preview performance, the active change preview performance, and the one-shot reversal preview performance.

The title style change preview performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling the jackpot by changing the display style of the title display in the super reach performance. In this embodiment, title display modes include a first mode (white), a second mode (red), and a third mode (gold) having different display colors. The expectation level for a jackpot is as follows: first aspect < second aspect < third aspect. The display mode of the title display at the start of the variation is the first mode, and is configured to be changeable to the second mode or the third mode by performing a title mode change preview effect.

The active change notice performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling the jackpot by changing the display mode of the active display. In this embodiment, the display modes of the active display include a first mode (white), a second mode (red), and a third mode (gold) having different display colors. The expectation level for a jackpot is as follows: first aspect < second aspect < third aspect. The display mode of the active display at the start of the variation is the first mode, and is configured to be changeable to the second mode or the third mode by performing an active change notice effect.

As a production mode of the active change notice production, a first mode in which the display mode of the active display changes after displaying a predetermined image (an image with the text “Active Change Challenge”) displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. and a second mode in which the display mode of the active display changes after displaying a specific image (a display of lightning striking the active display from a passing cloud) in a part of the display area of the image display device 5. It is being Further, it is possible to perform an active change inciting effect that suggests the execution of the active change notice effect of the first aspect, and by performing the active change inciting effect, a sense of expectation for the change in the display mode of the active display can be given. It is configured.

Note that when the active change notice performance of the first mode is performed and when the active change notice performance of the second mode is performed, a common specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a common light emission pattern is output. to cause the game effect lamp 9 to emit light. In addition, a common specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a common specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R even when the active mode change notice performance is performed in super reach performance A and when the active mode change notice performance is performed in super reach performance B. The game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light in a light emission pattern.

The one-shot reversal preview performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling to a jackpot by displaying an image including the characters "one-shot reversal" in the entire display area of the image display device 5. In addition, it is configured to be able to execute a one-shot reversal incitement performance that suggests the execution of a one-shot reversal preview performance, and by performing the one-shot reversal incitement performance, it is possible to give a sense of anticipation for the execution of the one-shot reversal preview performance. It is configured.

Furthermore, when the one-shot reversal inciting effect is performed in a variation accompanied by the super reach effect B, it is executed during a period that partially overlaps with the title display period of the super reach effect B.

In the preview performance setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a title style change preview to determine whether or not to execute the title style change preview performance if the variation is accompanied by super reach performance A (Y in step 003 IWS1001). A lottery is held (step 003IWS1002). Specifically, a title aspect change advance notice execution lottery is performed using the title aspect change advance notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(A).

FIG. 10-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a title change notice execution lottery table. In the title style change preview execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(A), a determination value is assigned as to whether or not the title style change preview performance is to be executed for each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the title mode change preview performance at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the title mode change preview performance at a rate of 30%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the title mode change preview performance at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the title mode change preview performance at a rate of 60%.

In this way, the structure is such that the title aspect change preview effect can be executed at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. As a result, the title aspect change preview performance is a performance with high expectations for a jackpot.

The performance control CPU 120 sets a performance according to the lottery result (Step 003IWS1003), and performs a preview execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the active mode change preview performance and the one-shot reversal preview performance (Step 003IWS1004). . Specifically, a preview execution lottery is performed using the preview execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(B).

FIG. 10-3(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a preview execution lottery table. The preview execution lottery table shown in Figure 10-3(B) shows whether or not to execute a preview performance for each variable display result (jackpot, loss) (execute an active mode change preview performance, execute a one-shot reversal preview performance, A determination value is assigned to the effect that neither the active mode change preview performance nor the one-shot reversal preview performance is executed.

For example, if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute an active mode change notice effect at a rate of 70%, a one-shot reversal notice effect at a rate of 20%, and a 10% rate. Based on the ratio, it is decided not to execute either the active mode change notice performance or the one-shot reversal notice performance. For example, if the variable display result is wrong, it is decided to execute an active mode change preview effect at a rate of 5%, a one-shot reversal preview effect is executed at a rate of 10%, and a rate of 85%. It is determined that neither the active mode change preview performance nor the one-shot reversal preview performance will be executed at a ratio of .

In this way, the reliability of the jackpot is such that the active mode change preview performance is greater than the one-shot reversal preview performance. In this example, only one of the active mode change notice performance and the one-shot reversal incitement performance is configured to be executable, but the present invention is not limited to this, and both the active mode change notice performance and the one-shot reversal incitement performance can be executed. It may also be possible to execute. In that case, the active mode change notice effect may be executed in the second mode.

The performance control CPU 120 sets a performance according to the lottery result (step 003IWS1005), and if the variation involves the super reach performance B (Y in step 003IWS1006), to determine whether or not to execute the title aspect change preview performance. A lottery is held to announce the change in the title format (Step 003 IWS1007). Specifically, a title aspect change advance notice execution lottery is performed using the title aspect change advance notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(A).

The performance control CPU 120 sets a performance according to the lottery result (step 003IWS1008), and performs an active change promotion execution lottery to determine whether or not there is an active mode change promotion performance (step 003IWS1009). Specifically, the active change inciting execution lottery is performed using the active change inciting execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(C).

FIG. 10-3(C) is an explanatory diagram showing an active change inciting execution lottery table. In the active change inciting execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(C), a determination value as to whether or not to execute the active change inciting performance is assigned to each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the active change promotion effect at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the active change promotion effect at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the active change provoking effect at a rate of 40%, and it is determined not to execute the active change provoking effect at a rate of 60%.

The performance control CPU 120 sets a performance according to the lottery result (step 003 IWS1010), it is decided to execute the active mode change inciting performance (Y in step 003 IWS1011), and it is decided not to execute the title mode change preview performance. If so (Y in step 003IWS1012), execution of the active mode change preview effect of the first mode is set (step 003IWS1013). Further, even if it is decided to execute the active mode change inciting effect, if it is determined to execute the title mode change preview effect (N in step 003 IWS1012), the active mode change preview effect is not executed. In other words, when executing the title aspect change preview performance, the active aspect change preview performance is not executed even if the active format change inciting performance is executed.

In addition, if the variation involves the first half and the second half of the super reach performance B (Y in step 003 IWS1015), the performance control CPU 120 controls the second half active for determining the presence or absence of the active mode change preview performance in the second half of the super reach performance B. A change notice execution lottery is conducted (step 003 IWS1016). Specifically, the second half active change notice execution lottery is performed using the second half active change notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(D).

FIG. 10-3(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a second half active change notice execution lottery table. In the second half active change notice execution lottery table shown in Figure 10-3 (D), a judgment value is assigned for the presence or absence of an active mode change notice performance in the second half of super reach performance B for each variable display result (jackpot, loss). .

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the active mode change preview effect in the second half of super reach effect B at a rate of 70%, and the active mode change in the second half of super reach effect B is determined to be executed at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to execute the change notice performance. For example, if the variable display result is wrong, it is decided to execute the active mode change preview effect in the second half of super reach effect B at a rate of 30%, and the active mode change preview effect in the second half of super reach effect B is determined to be executed at a rate of 70%. It is decided not to execute the aspect change notice performance.

When it is determined to execute the active mode change preview performance, the performance control CPU 120 sets the active mode change preview performance of the second mode (step 003IWS1017).

The performance control CPU 120 performs a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery to determine whether there will be a one-shot reversal notice performance (step 003 IWS1018). Specifically, a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery is performed using the one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(E).

FIG. 10-3(E) is an explanatory diagram showing a one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table. In the one-shot reversal notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 10-3(E), a determination value for the presence or absence of a one-shot reversal notice effect is assigned to each variable display result (jackpot, loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a jackpot, it is decided to execute the one-shot reversal preview actual performance at a rate of 60%, and it is decided not to execute the one-shot reversal preview actual performance at a rate of 40%. For example, if the variable display result is a failure, it is decided to execute the one-shot reversal preview actual performance at a rate of 40%, and it is determined not to execute the one-shot reversal preview actual performance at a rate of 60%.

In this way, the reliability of the jackpot is such that the active mode change preview performance is greater than the one-shot reversal preview performance.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the performance of the lottery result (step 003IWS1019), and ends the process.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the performance of the lottery result (step 003IWS1019), and ends the process.

Next, display examples on the image display device 5 will be described using FIGS. 10-4 to 10-10.

FIG. 10-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the title style change preview effect in the super reach effect A. As shown in FIG. 10-4, (A1) The introductory effect of the super reach effect A starts when the enemy character A and the words "It's a battle!" are displayed approximately in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. (A2) The title "vs Character A" is displayed. Then, a mini-character holding a hammer is displayed walking towards you, and (A3) When the mini-character hits the hammer on the title display, the font color of the title display changes from white to red, and the title display mode change preview effect is shown. It will be done. After that, (A4) a display in which an ally character and an enemy character A compete against each other is displayed.

FIG. 10-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the title style change preview performance in the super reach performance B. As shown in FIG. 10-5, (B1) The introductory effect of the super reach effect B is started by displaying the enemy character B and the words "game or death" approximately in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. , (B2) The title "vs Character B" is displayed. Then, a mini-character holding a hammer is displayed walking towards you, and (B3) the mini-character hits the title display with the hammer, and the font color of the title display changes from white to red, giving a preview of the change in the title display mode. It will be done. After that, (B4) a display in which the ally character and the enemy character B compete against each other is displayed.

Here, a case will be described in which both the title mode change preview performance and the active mode change preview performance are performed (NG example). The execution period of the title mode change preview performance and the execution period of the active mode change preview performance partially overlap, and the display area of the display image in the title mode change preview performance and the display image in the active mode change preview performance are different. The display image partially overlaps with the area, and the display priority of the display image in the active mode change preview effect is higher than that in the title mode change preview effect. Therefore, if both a title aspect change notice performance and an active aspect change notice performance are performed in a single change, the display image of the active aspect change notice performance will interfere with the visibility of the display image of the title style change notice performance. becomes. Specific examples are shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7.

FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7 are explanations showing display examples (NG examples) of the image display device 5 when both a title mode change preview performance and an active mode change preview performance are performed in a single change. It is a diagram. As shown in FIG. 10-6, (C1) the introduction effect of the super reach effect B is started by displaying the enemy character B and the words "game or death" approximately in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. , (C2) An image of the active mode change inciting effect (an icon image including the character display of "Active Change Challenge") is displayed as a display with a higher display priority than the display image in the introduction effect.

Next, the title of (C3) "vs Character B" is displayed, and a mini-character holding a hammer is shown walking towards you, but the title display and the title appearance change preview effect are displayed due to the image of the active mode change inciting effect. Part of the image becomes difficult to see. Then, (C4) the icon image in the active mode change provocation effect is displayed in an enlarged manner, making it difficult to see all the images in the title display and the title mode change preview effect. When executing the active mode change preview effect, (C5) an effect display is made on the active display, and (C6) the display mode of the active display is changed from white to red. At this time, since the display of the image in the title display and the title style change preview performance has already ended, the player cannot visually recognize the result of the title style change performance (the display style of the title display).

Furthermore, even if (C7) the active aspect change effect is not performed, the title display and the image display in the title aspect change preview effect have already finished by the time the active aspect change inciting effect ends. In this case, the result of the title mode change effect (the display mode of the title display) cannot be visually recognized.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the title aspect change effect, the active aspect change preview effect is not performed even if the active aspect change inciting effect is being performed.

FIG. 10-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when the active mode change notice effect is executed in the super reach effect A. (D1) Super reach effect A starts, (D2) an ally character attacks enemy character A, and (D3) an icon image indicating the text display of "Active change challenge" is displayed on the full screen. An active mode change preview effect is performed. At this time, the active mode change inciting effect is not performed. If the configuration is such that the active aspect change inciting effect can be executed while the super reach effect A is being executed, 3 seconds from the timing when the title display ends (the timing at which the active aspect change inciting effect starts in the super reach effect B) After the active mode change inciting effect has been performed for a long time, the first mode of the active change notice effect will develop (see Figure 10-11 (A)). It is conceivable that the display may be hardly visible and may confuse the player. Therefore, even if the active mode change preview performance is executed in the super reach performance A, the active mode change inciting performance is not performed.

In addition, in super reach performance A, when executing the active aspect change notice performance, the active aspect change inciting performance is not performed, while in super reach performance B, when executing the active aspect change notice performance, the active aspect change inciting performance is performed. By configuring this to be executable, it is possible to display the active mode change preview performance differently depending on the type of the super reach performance, and it is possible to improve interest.

After that, (D4) the active mode changes from white to red. Note that the display example shown in FIG. 10-8 is similar to the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-11(A), which will be described later.

In this way, the active mode change preview performance of the first aspect is performed in accordance with the specific operation of the display image in the super reach performance A. Although illustration is omitted, regarding the one-shot reversal inciting effect, the specific operation of the display image in super reach effect A (the same operation as the operation performed when the active mode change preview effect of the first aspect is performed) It is configured so that it can be executed accordingly. This makes it possible for the player to expect which performance will be performed when the specific action is performed.

In (D3), it was explained that the icon image of the active mode change preview effect is displayed on the full screen, but even during the period when the icon image is displayed (7 seconds shown in Figure 10-11), internal The effect image of the super reach effect A is outputted. In other words, the performance image in the active mode change preview performance has a higher display priority than the performance image in the super reach performance A. While this icon image is displayed, the effect image in super reach effect A is an image of a development in which an ally character attacks an enemy character A, and then an enemy character A attacks an ally character (an image disadvantageous to the player). is being output. In other words, when performing an active mode change preview performance while super reach performance A is being executed, the icon image is configured to make it difficult to see an image of a development that is disadvantageous to the player. Since it is possible to advance the performance without showing images of the development, the interest can be increased.

Although not shown, during the super reach performance, when an ally character attacks enemy character A, when an ally character is attacked by enemy character A, when a variable display result is announced, during the super reach performance, Lines are displayed according to the development of the production at timings such as when the first half progresses to the second half, and the lines are displayed during the period (7 seconds) when the icon image of the active mode change preview production is displayed on the full screen. However, during this period, the amount of dialogue displayed is smaller than during other periods during the super reach performance (for example, 7 seconds after the end of the active mode change preview performance). has been done. In this way, when the icon image of the active mode change preview performance is displayed during the super reach performance, by reducing the number of lines that are difficult to see, it is possible to proceed with the performance while reducing the sense of discomfort given to the player. can.

FIG. 10-9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when the active mode change inciting effect and the title mode change preview effect are executed in the super reach effect B. (E1) Enemy character B and the words "game or death" are displayed approximately in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, thereby starting the introductory performance of super reach performance B, and (E2) "Active change challenge" An icon image indicating the character display is enlarged and displayed from approximately the center of the image display device 5, so that an active mode change excitement effect is performed. Then, (E3) the title "vs Character B" is displayed, and a mini-character holding a hammer is shown walking, thereby starting a title change preview effect. (E4) The active mode change preview effect is completed by displaying the icon image indicating the character display of "Active change challenge" on the full screen, but at this time, the reach effect image, title display, and title mode change preview effect are not displayed. It becomes difficult to see. Then, it is announced that the active mode change promotion performance has failed (as shown in Figure 10-7 (C7), it is made clear that it will not develop into an active mode change production), and (E4) the mini character displays the title. By hitting the hammer with a hammer, the font color of the title display changes from white to red, thereby providing a preview effect of the title display mode change. Note that the display example shown in FIG. 10-9 is similar to the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-11(C), which will be described later.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the title aspect change preview performance is performed during the execution of the super reach performance B, the active aspect change preview performance of any aspect is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may also be possible to execute the active mode change preview performance of the second mode. For example, FIG. 10-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when the title mode change preview performance and the active mode change preview performance of the second mode are performed during the execution of the super reach performance B. As shown in FIG. 10-10, the introductory effect of the super reach effect B is started by displaying (F1) enemy character B and the words "game or death" in the approximate center of the display area of the image display device 5. , (F2) The title "vs Character B" is displayed. Then, a mini-character holding a hammer is displayed walking, and (F3) the mini-character hits the title display with the hammer, and the color of the title display changes from white to red, giving a preview of the change in the title display mode. It will be done. Further, (F2) the cloud image starts to be displayed moving, (F3) the cloud image stops at the upper center of the image display device 5, lightning strikes from the cloud image to the active display, and (F4) the active display When the color changes from white to red, the active change notice performance of the second aspect is executed. In this way, even when performing a title aspect change preview performance, if the display image of the title aspect change preview performance is obstructed to the extent that it is visible, the active mode change preview performance of the second aspect is executed. It may also be a thing.

In addition, in the modified example shown in FIG. 10-10, a case is shown in which both the title aspect change preview performance and the active aspect change preview performance of the second aspect are performed during the execution of super reach performance B, but the super reach performance In the case where the title mode change preview performance is performed during the execution of step B, it may be possible to perform an active mode change preview performance that is simpler than the second mode. For example, it may be possible to perform an active mode change preview performance in a mode (simple mode) in which the active display mode suddenly changes without displaying a cloud image or a thunder image. For example, if it is possible to execute the active mode change preview effect of the simple mode at the timing shown in Figure 10-10 (F3) (timing when the mini character hits the title display with a hammer and the title display mode changes). , when the mini-character hits the hammer, both the title display mode and the active display mode change at the same time.

Next, a timing chart showing execution timing of effects in the third embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 10-11. The timing chart in FIG. 10-11 (A) shows a variation accompanied by super reach effect A (either variation pattern PC2-1 or PC4-1), and the execution of the active mode change preview effect of the first mode has been decided. It shows the execution timing of each effect when This timing chart serves as a timing chart for both cases in which the title aspect change effect is executed and cases in which it is not executed.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, the super reach effect A is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. In the super reach performance A, an introductory performance is first performed for 3 seconds, and a title display corresponding to the super reach performance A is displayed for 2 seconds. When a title aspect change effect is to be performed, it is performed during these two seconds. Then, from the timing 3 seconds after the title display ends, the active mode change preview performance of the first mode is performed for 7 seconds. As described above, in the variation in which the super reach performance A is performed, even if the active state change preview performance is performed, the active state change inciting performance is not performed.

In addition, the timing chart in Figure 10-11 (B) shows a variation (either variation pattern PC2-3 or PC4-3) accompanied by super reach effect B (first half + second half), and title aspect change effect is performed. Each performance in the case where it is determined that the first aspect of the active mode change preview performance is executed in the first half of super reach performance B, and the second aspect of the active mode change preview performance is determined to be executed in the second half of super reach performance B. shows the execution timing.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, super reach performance B is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. In the super reach performance B, an introductory performance is first performed for 7 seconds, and a title display corresponding to the super reach performance B is displayed for 2 seconds. Further, the active mode change inciting effect is started during the execution of the introduction effect, and is ended 3 seconds after the start while the title is being displayed. From the end timing, the active mode change preview performance of the first mode is performed for 7 seconds. At this time, although the title display corresponding to super reach effect B is displayed, the display image of the active mode change preview effect of the first mode has a higher display priority than the title display, so it becomes difficult to see. . Furthermore, from the point in time when 8 seconds have elapsed since the second half of the super reach performance B develops, the active mode change preview performance of the second mode is performed for 1 second.

As shown in the figure, in the variation where super reach effect A is performed and the variation where super reach effect B is performed, the execution timing of the first aspect of the active mode change preview effect is 8 seconds after the start of the super reach effect. This is common.

In addition, the timing chart in FIG. 10-11 (C) shows a variation (either variation pattern PC2-3 or PC4-3) accompanied by super reach effect B (first half + second half), and the execution of title aspect change effect. is determined, and in the first half of super reach performance B, the execution of the active mode change inciting performance is determined, and in the second half of super reach performance B, the execution of the active mode change preview performance of the second mode is determined. shows the execution timing.

After performing a normal variation effect from the start of variation, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state and develops into a normal reach state. Then, super reach performance B is started at a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. In the super reach performance B, an introductory performance is first performed for 7 seconds, and a title display corresponding to the super reach performance B is displayed for 2 seconds. Further, the active mode change inciting effect is started during the execution of the introduction effect, and is ended 3 seconds after the start while the title is being displayed. Unlike the timing chart of FIG. 10-11(B), since the title aspect change preview effect is performed, the active aspect change preview effect of the first aspect is not performed here. Furthermore, from the point in time when 8 seconds have elapsed since the second half of the super reach performance B develops, the active mode change preview performance of the second mode is performed for 1 second.

Furthermore, all or some of the configurations shown in the embodiments and modifications described above may be combined arbitrarily.

FIGS. 11-1 and 11-2 are explanatory diagrams showing the timing of performances in gaming machines provided with main performances in the first to third embodiments. In the examples shown in Figures 11-1 and 11-2, (A) fluctuations accompanied by super reach performance A (first half + second half), (B) fluctuations accompanied by super reach performance B (first half + second half), and (C ) Shows the timing of performances in (D) fluctuations that develop from the first half of super reach performance A to SPSP reach performance A, and (D) fluctuations that develop from the first half of super reach performance B to SPSP reach performance B.

For example, as shown in Figures 11-1 (A) and 11-2 (A), in a variation accompanied by super reach effect A (first half + second half), after normal variation and normal reach effect, super reach effect A is Start the first half. At that time, an introduction effect and a title display are performed. At this time, a title aspect change preview effect may be executed. Then, when the title display ends, the active mode change preview performance of the first mode can be performed after the active mode inciting preview performance. Further, a one-shot reversal preview performance may be performed after a one-shot reversal incitement performance.

Thereafter, when the first half of the super reach effect A ends, the second half of the super reach effect A is started, and the variation ends when a predetermined effect is performed and the variable time elapses.

For example, as shown in Figures 11-1 (B) and 11-2 (B), in a variation accompanied by super reach effect B (first half + second half), after normal variation and normal reach effect, super reach effect B Start the first half. At that time, an introduction effect and a title display are performed. The introduction performance of super reach performance B has a longer execution period than the introduction performance of super reach performance A. At this time, a title aspect change preview effect may be executed. The illustrated example assumes a case where the title aspect change preview performance is not executed, so the active aspect change preview performance of the first aspect is executed. However, when the title aspect change preview performance is executed, Although the active mode change inciting effect can be executed, the active mode change notice effect cannot be executed (see FIG. 10-11). Further, a one-shot reversal preview performance may be performed after a one-shot reversal incitement performance.

Thereafter, when the first half of the super reach performance B ends, the second half of the super reach performance B starts, and the active mode change preview performance of the second mode can be performed. In addition, the period from the start of Super Reach B (first half) until the execution of the active mode change preview performance of the first aspect, and the period from the start of Super Reach B (second half) to the execution of the active mode change preview of the second aspect This period is the same as the period until the performance is executed. In addition, the period from the start of Super Reach B (first half) until the one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance are executed, and the period from the start of Super Reach B (second half) to the one-shot reversal incitement performance and This period is the same as the period until the one-shot reversal notice performance is executed. Then, the variation ends when a predetermined performance is performed and the variation time elapses.

For example, as shown in Figures 11-1 (C) and 11-2 (C), in the fluctuation that develops from the first half of super reach performance A to SPSP reach performance A, after passing through normal fluctuation and normal reach performance, super reach performance Start the first half of production A. At that time, an introduction effect and a title display are performed. At this time, a title aspect change preview effect may be executed. Then, when the title display ends, the active mode change preview performance of the second mode may be performed without executing the active mode inciting preview performance. This is because, if the active change notice performance of the first aspect is performed, the performance effect will be reduced because the execution period of the active change notice performance of the first aspect overlaps with the execution period of the SPSP development suggestion incitement performance. Therefore, when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting performance, it is possible to execute the active mode change notice performance in a second mode in which the execution period does not overlap with the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance (Figure 8- (see 18). Further, a one-shot reversal preview performance may be performed after a one-shot reversal incitement performance. At this time, the execution period of the third support performance in the one-shot reversal promotion performance overlaps with the performance period of the SPSP development suggestion promotion performance (see FIG. 8-19).

Then, in the first half of Super Reach A, after the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are executed, the SPSP reach performance A is developed. In the SPSP reach effect A, the display of the line A starts at a predetermined timing, and at the same time as the start, the line mode change excitement effect can be performed. After that, a preview of the change in the dialogue mode is performed. Further, a one-shot reversal preview performance may be performed after a one-shot reversal incitement performance. The period from the start of SPSP reach performance A until the one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance is performed, and the period from the start of the first half of Super Reach A to the one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance This is the same as the period until the event is carried out.

Next, the display of dialogue B starts at a predetermined timing, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start, a light guide plate preview effect can be performed. Further, the dialogue mode change excitement performance may be performed at a timing when a specific period of time has further elapsed after the light guide plate preview performance was started. After that, a preview of the change in the dialogue mode is performed. After that, a zone promotion performance and a zone preview performance may be performed. Finally, dialogue C is displayed, but no dialogue style preview is performed here (see Figure 9-9).

For example, as shown in Figures 11-1 (D) and 11-2 (D), in the fluctuation that develops from the first half of super reach performance A to SPSP reach performance A, after passing through normal fluctuation and normal reach performance, super reach performance Start the first half of production A. At that time, an introduction effect and a title display are performed. At this time, a title aspect change preview effect may be executed. Then, when the title display ends, the active mode change preview performance of the second mode may be performed without executing the active mode inciting preview performance. This is because, if the active change notice performance of the first aspect is performed, the performance effect will be reduced because the execution period of the active change notice performance of the first aspect overlaps with the execution period of the SPSP development suggestion incitement performance. Therefore, when performing an SPSP development suggestion inciting performance, it is possible to execute the active mode change notice performance in a second mode in which the execution period does not overlap with the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance (Figure 8- (see 18). Further, a one-shot reversal preview performance may be performed after a one-shot reversal incitement performance. At this time, the execution period of the third support performance in the one-shot reversal promotion performance overlaps with the performance period of the SPSP development suggestion promotion performance (see FIG. 8-19).

Then, in the first half of Super Reach A, after the SPSP development suggestion inciting performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are executed, the SPSP reach performance B develops. In the SPSP reach effect B, a one-shot reversal inciting effect may be followed by a one-shot reversal preview effect. The period from the start of SPSP reach performance B until the one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance is performed, and the period from the start of the first half of Super Reach A to the one-shot reversal incitement performance and one-shot reversal preview performance This is the same as the period until the event is carried out.

Next, a light guide plate preview effect may be performed. The timing at which the light guide plate preview performance can be executed in the SPSP reach performance B is the same as the timing at which the light guide plate preview performance can be performed in the SPSP reach performance A. Furthermore, the display of the dialogue D may be started at a predetermined timing, and at the same time as the display of the dialogue D is started, an effect that stimulates a change in the dialogue mode may be performed. After that, a preview of the change in the dialogue mode is performed. Then, a zone promotion performance and a zone preview performance can be performed.

As explained above, this feature section 003IW includes the inventions described below.

Conventionally, as described in JP-A No. 2016-077592 and JP-A No. 2021-29436, it has been possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a reach effect), and multiple types of preview effects can be executed while the specific effect is being executed. There was a gaming machine that could run However, in such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement in control when a plurality of preview effects are performed in a composite manner during execution of a specific effect. Therefore, the following gaming machines (means 1-1) to (means 7-6) are described in this feature section 003IW.

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a jackpot gaming state),
A specific performance execution means (in this example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, a super reach performance),
During the execution of the specific performance, a first preview performance (in this example, an active change inciting performance and an active change notice performance) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state, and a preview different from the first preview performance. and a second notice effect (in this example, SPSP development suggestion notice effect) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling the situation to the advantageous state; and a notice effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120 , a part that executes an active change notice performance by executing steps S172,003IWS3007, S3008, and S3013, and a part that executes an SPSP development suggestion notice performance by executing step S172,003IWS813),
The preview performance execution means is
By executing the first part (in this example, the active change inciting effect) and the second part (in this example, the active change notice effect in the first aspect), the display image in the specific effect is made difficult to see ( In this example, a first pattern (in this example) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state in a state in which an image with a higher display priority than an image in the super reach effect is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 Here, a pattern for performing an active change inciting performance and an active change notice performance of the first aspect (see Figure 8-10) and a pattern for visually confirming the display image in the specific performance without executing the first part and the second part. A second pattern (in this example, a pattern that performs the active change notice performance of the second mode; see FIG. 8-11) that suggests the degree of expectation that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state in a state in which it is possible; The first preview performance can be executed by
The second preview performance can be executed using a preview pattern that suggests the degree of expectation for controlling the display image in the specific performance to the advantageous state in a state where it is difficult to see (see FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9);
Both the first preview performance and the second preview performance of the first pattern are performed during a specific period during the execution period of the specific performance (in this example, from 5 seconds after the start of the super reach performance to 16 seconds after the start of the super reach performance). period (see Figure 8-18),
In the specific period, the execution period of the second part in the first pattern (in this example, 7 seconds from 8 seconds after the start of the super reach effect) and the execution period of the second preview effect (in this example, the super reach effect is 7 seconds after the start of the super reach effect) (2 seconds from 14 seconds after the start of the reach effect), at least a portion of which overlaps (see Figure 8-18),
The preview performance execution means is
When executing the first preview performance without executing the second preview performance during execution of the specific performance, the first preview performance according to the first pattern is executed during the specific period (in this example, the first preview performance is executed in accordance with the first pattern). The control CPU 120 executes step IWS3008 when the result of step IWS3006 is N. See FIG. 8-18(A).)
When both the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed during execution of the specific performance, the first preview performance according to the second pattern is executed during the specific period, and the second preview performance is executed. (In this example, the production control CPU 120 executes step IWS3007 when step IWS3006 is Y. See FIG. 8-18(C).)
A common specific sound can be output both in the case of executing the first preview performance according to the first pattern and in the case of executing the first preview performance according to the second pattern in the specific period (this example In this case, the performance control CPU 120 commonly outputs a specific sound when the display mode of the active display changes in the case of performing the active change notice performance of the first mode and the case of performing the active change notice performance of the second mode. (Output from speakers 8L and 8R)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the first preview performance and the second preview performance whose execution periods overlap and which make it difficult to see the display image in the specific performance are executed in combination, the first preview performance is Since the display image of the specific performance is executed in the second pattern that does not make it difficult to see, it is possible to prevent the performance effects of both the first preview performance and the second preview performance from deteriorating.

(Means 1-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 1-1,
When the first preview effect is executed by the second pattern, there is a higher rate of controlling to an advantageous state than when the first preview effect is executed by the first pattern (in this example, it develops into an SPSP reach effect) When a variation pattern that is different from the variation pattern that is used for SPSP is selected, the first mode of active change notice performance can be executed, while when a variation pattern that develops into SPSP reach production is selected, the second mode of active It is possible to execute the change notice performance, and the jackpot game state is more likely to occur when a variation pattern that develops into an SPSP reach effect is selected than when a variation pattern that is different from the variation pattern that develops into an SPSP reach effect is selected. Since the reliability of the control is high (see Figure 8-1), the jackpot game state is controlled better when the active change notice performance of the second mode is executed than when the active change notice performance of the first mode is executed. (high confidence level)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to which pattern the first preview performance will be executed in.

(Means 1-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 1-1 or 1-2,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a special performance (in this example, SPSP reach performance) after executing the second preview performance (see FIGS. 8-1, 8-18, and 8-19),
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing the first preview performance according to the first pattern without executing the first preview performance according to the second pattern during execution of the special performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 , execute step IWS3013)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by presenting the first preview performance differently between the specific performance and the special performance.

(Means 1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 1-1 to Means 1-3,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a first specific part (in this example, super reach (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, super reach (second half)) as a specific performance. (see Figure 8-1),
The means for executing the preview performance is
In the first specific part, the first preview performance can be executed by either the first pattern or the second pattern (in this example, if the performance control CPU 120 is Y in step IWS3005 (active (If the execution timing of the change notice performance is super reach (first half)), steps IWS3007 and S3008 can be executed),
In the second specific part, it is possible to execute the first preview performance according to the first pattern without executing the first preview performance according to the second pattern (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 is N in step IWS3005). (If the execution timing of the active change notice performance is super reach (second half), step IWS3008 can be executed)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by presenting the first preview performance differently between the first specific part and the second specific part in the specific performance.

(Means 1-5) In any of the gaming machines described in Means 1-1 to 1-4,
The preview performance execution means can execute the second preview performance without executing the second part after executing the first part in a specific period (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the second preview performance with the SPSP reach performance). By performing steps IWS3014 and S3015 when the pattern is a fluctuation pattern, it is possible to perform the SPSP development suggestion performance without executing the active change notice performance after performing the active change incitement performance.)
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According to such a configuration, since the second preview effect is executed while the player is paying attention to the execution of the second part, it is possible to surprise the player and increase interest.

(Means 1-6) In any of the gaming machines described in Means 1-1 to 1-5,
The preview performance execution means includes a second part for notifying a predetermined result (in this example, the display mode of active pending does not change even if the active change preview performance is performed (active change fake performance is performed). ).It may also be a performance that shows the result of a preview performance with low reliability for a jackpot, such as an active change preview performance that changes the active display to a mode (color) with low reliability for a jackpot.) and the predetermined performance. A specific second part that notifies the player of a specific result that is more advantageous to the player than the result (in this example, an active change notice effect is performed and the display mode of active pending changes.A mode (color) with high reliability for jackpots) It may be a performance that shows a highly reliable preview performance result for a jackpot, such as an active change preview performance that changes the active display.)
The timing at which the first preview performance according to the second pattern is executed is the same as the timing when the execution of the specific second part in the first preview performance according to the first pattern is started (in this example, the active change of the second aspect The timing at which the preview performance is executed is the same as the timing at which the active change notice performance in the first aspect is executed.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the first preview effect in common regardless of the pattern.

(Means 1-7) In any of the gaming machines described in Means 1-1 to 1-6,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light (in this example, a game effect lamp 9),
Further comprising a light emission control means (lamp control board 14 in this example) for controlling the light emission means,
The light emission control of the light emitting means is performed using a common light emission pattern in both cases where the first preview effect is executed according to the first pattern and when the first notice effect according to the second pattern is executed during the specific period. In the example, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light in a common light emission pattern when the active change notice performance of the first mode is performed and when the active change notice performance of the second mode is performed)
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According to such a configuration, the control burden can be reduced by sharing the light emission control.

(Means 2-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a jackpot gaming state),
Specific performance execution means (in this example, a special performance that can execute a specific performance (in this example, a super reach performance) and a special performance (in this example, a SPSP reach performance) that is more expected to control to the advantageous state than the specific performance) In this example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the production control CPU 120),
During the execution of the specific performance, a predetermined preview performance (in this example, a one-shot reversal preview performance) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state, and a preview performance that is different from the predetermined preview performance and is in the advantageous state. A specific preview performance that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled (in this example, SPSP development suggestion preview performance), and a preview performance execution means (in this example, in the performance control CPU 120, steps S172, 003, IWS3023, S3026, A part that executes a one-shot reversal notice performance by executing S3032, S3035, S3038, and S3041, and a part that executes an SPSP development suggestion notice performance by executing steps S172,003IWS813),
A predetermined suggestive performance that suggests that the predetermined preview performance will be executed (in this example, a one-shot reversal incitement performance), and a specific suggestive performance that suggests that the specific preview performance will be executed (in this example, a SPSP development (inciting effect), a suggestive effect execution means (in this example, a part in the effect control CPU 120 that executes a one-shot reversal inciting effect by executing steps S172, 003, IWS3021, S3030, and S3036, and step S172). ,003IWS813 to execute the SPSP development incitement effect),
The specific performance execution means executes the special performance at a higher rate when the specific preview performance is executed while the specific performance is being executed than when the specific preview performance is not executed during the execution of the specific performance. (In this example, if the SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed during super reach, the SPSP reach performance will be executed at a rate of 100%, and if the SPSP development suggestion preview performance is not executed during super reach, the rate will be 0%) (In other words, the SPSP reach performance is executed only when the SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed during super reach.)SPSP reach performance when the SPSP development suggestion preview performance is executed during super reach. The execution rate may be less than 100%, or the execution rate of the SPSP reach effect when the SPSP development suggestion preview effect is not executed during super reach may be set to a value different from 0%.)
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing the predetermined preview performance during the execution of the special performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes steps S172, 003IWS3038, and S3041 to execute the predetermined preview performance during the SPSP reach performance. It is possible to perform a one-shot reversal preview performance),
The suggestive performance execution means is
The specific suggestion performance can be executed while the predetermined suggestion performance is being executed, and the predetermined suggestion performance can be executed while the special performance is being executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 is configured to perform a one-shot reversal inciting performance). (See Figure 8-19.)
The suggestive performance execution means executes the predetermined suggestive performance in the special performance when the specific preview performance is executed and the special performance is executed after the specific suggestive performance is executed during the execution of the predetermined suggestive performance. (In this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the SPSP development stimulation performance during the one-shot reversal stimulation performance, and then, when the SPSP development performance is executed and the SPSP reach performance is executed, the performance control CPU 120 executes the SPSP reach performance. It is possible to perform a one-shot reversal inciting performance during the performance.See Figure 8-19.)
The preview performance execution means is
If the special performance is executed after the specific preview performance is executed without executing the predetermined suggestion performance during the execution of the specific performance, when the predetermined suggestion performance is executed during the execution of the special performance; , executes the predetermined preview performance at a first rate (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the SPSP development preview performance without executing the one-shot reversal excitement performance during the super reach performance, and then executes the SPSP When a reach effect is executed, when a one-shot reversal incitement effect is executed during the execution of the SPSP reach, a one-shot reversal preview effect is executed at the rate shown in Figure 8-6 (B5).)
If the special performance is executed after the specific preview performance is executed together with the predetermined suggestion performance during the execution of the specific performance, when the predetermined suggestion performance is performed during the execution of the special performance, the Execute the predetermined preview performance at a second rate higher than the first rate (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the one-shot reversal incitement performance and the SPSP development preview performance during the super reach performance, and then When a reach effect is executed, when a one-shot reversal incitement effect is executed during the execution of the SPSP reach, a one-shot reversal preview effect is executed at the rate shown in Figure 8-6 (B4).)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the specific preview performance is executed when the player is paying attention to the execution of the predetermined preview performance during the specific performance, so it is possible to surprise the player. To improve a player's interest by creating a sense of expectation that a predetermined preview performance will be executed again during execution of a special performance after the performance has been executed.

(Means 2-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 2-1,
The means of executing the suggestion is
As the predetermined suggestion performance, it is possible to execute a first predetermined suggestion part (in this example, the first and second cheering performances) and a second predetermined suggestion part (in this example, the third cheering performance). (See Figures 8-14 and 8-15),
A specific suggestion performance can be executed overlapping with the second predetermined suggestion part in the predetermined suggestion performance (see FIG. 8-19);
The specific suggestion performance is executed overlappingly with the second predetermined suggestion part in the predetermined suggestion performance (see FIG. 8-19),
When executing a predetermined preview performance, the preview performance execution means executes the predetermined preview performance after the specific suggestion performance is completed (see FIG. 8-19).
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According to such a configuration, the performance effect during the specific performance can be enhanced by the predetermined suggestion performance and the specific suggestion performance, and the performance effect of the predetermined preview performance can be prevented from decreasing due to the specific suggestion performance.

(Means 2-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 2-1 or 2-2,
As the preview mode of the predetermined preview performance, there are a first mode (in this example, a one-shot reversal preview performance of the first mode) and a second mode (in this example, the second mode) which is more advantageous for the player than the first mode. A one-shot reversal preview performance) is provided,
The specific performance continues after the predetermined preview performance of the second aspect is executed during the execution of the specific performance, rather than when the special performance is executed after the specific preview performance is performed during the execution of the specific performance. (In this example, the super reach performance (first half) is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than when the SPSP development notice performance is executed and then develops into the SPSP reach performance.) (First half), when the super reach effect is continued without developing into the SPSP reach effect after the one-shot reversal notice effect of the second aspect is executed, the rate of control to the jackpot game state is higher (Figure 8- In 6 (C1), the rate of selection of the second type of one-shot reversal preview performance is 0% in the loss variation, whereas the second type of one-shot reversal preview performance is selected in the jackpot variation. The ratio must be 70%.In other words, if a one-shot reversal preview performance of the second aspect is performed in the super reach performance (first half) in a fluctuation that does not develop into a SPSP reach performance, the jackpot will be confirmed)
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According to such a configuration, when the predetermined preview performance is executed during the specific performance, it is possible to draw attention to the manner in which the predetermined preview performance is executed.

(Means 2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3,
The specific performance execution means can execute a first specific part (in this example, super reach performance (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, super reach performance (second half)) as specific performances. (see Figure 8-1),
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined suggestive effect in both the first specific part and the second specific part in the specific effect (see FIG. 8-4),
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined preview performance in either the first specific part or the second specific part in the specific performance (see FIG. 8-4),
When the predetermined preview performance is executed in the first specific part of the specific performance, the suggestive performance execution means limits the execution of the predetermined suggestive performance in the second specific part after the first specific part ( In this example, if the result of step 003IWS3029 is Y, the performance control CPU 120 prohibits the execution by not performing the processing of steps 003IWS3030 to S3035.In addition, the super reach performance (first half) has a one-shot reversal notice performance. When executed, the execution rate of the one-shot reversal preview performance in the super reach performance (second half) is reduced, or the image of the one-shot reversal preview performance in the super reach performance (second half) is passively displayed (for example, (It may be something like narrowing the display range or making it transparent).
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According to such a configuration, execution of the predetermined suggestion performance multiple times during the specific performance is restricted, so it is possible to suppress complexity caused by execution of the predetermined suggestion performance multiple times.

(Means 2-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-4,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a first specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (second half)) as the specific performance. Yes (see Figure 8-1),
A first variable display pattern (in this example, variable patterns PA2-1 and PA4-1) in which the variable display ends without executing the second specific part after the first specific part in the specific performance is executed. and a second variable display pattern (in this example, variable patterns PA2-2, PA4-2) in which the variable display ends after both the first specific part and the second specific part in the specific performance are executed. ) and variable display execution means (in this example, the part that performs step S112 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display according to any one of a plurality of variable display patterns including;
When a predetermined preview performance is executed in the first specific part of the specific performance, the specific performance execution means executes the second specific part at a high rate after the first specific part (in this example, the second specific part is executed at a high rate). One-shot reversal preview performance is executed in fluctuations where super reach performance (first half + second half) is performed (see Figure 8-6 (B1)), compared to the ratio of execution of one-shot reversal preview performance in fluctuations where performance (first half only) is performed (see Figure 8-6 (B1)). (See Figure 8-6 (B2))
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According to such a configuration, when the predetermined preview effect is executed in the first specific part, it is possible to increase expectations for the execution of the second specific part and improve the player's interest.

(Means 2-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-5,
As the preview mode of the predetermined preview performance, there are a first mode (in this example, a one-shot reversal preview performance of the first mode) and a second mode (in this example, the second mode) which is more advantageous for the player than the first mode. A one-shot reversal preview performance) is provided,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a first specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (second half)) as the specific performance. Yes (see Figure 8-1),
When the predetermined preview performance is executed in the second specific part of the specific performance (in this example, when a one-shot reversal preview performance is executed in the super reach performance (second half) (see FIG. 8-6 (C3)) ) is better when the predetermined preview performance is executed in the first specific part of the specific performance (in this example, when a one-shot reversal preview performance is executed in the super reach performance (first half) (Figure 8-6 (C1), (C2)))) The predetermined preview effect of the second aspect may be performed at a higher rate.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the predetermined preview effect is executed in the second specific part.

(Means 2-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-6,
The specific performance execution means can execute a first specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (second half)) as specific performances. Yes (see Figure 8-1),
While it is possible to execute a specific suggestion performance and a specific preview performance in the first specific part of the specific performance (in this example, it is possible to execute an SPSP development incitement performance and a SPSP development suggestion preview performance in the super reach performance (first half)). ), the specific suggestion performance and the specific preview performance cannot be executed in the second specific part of the specific performance (in this example, the SPSP development incitement performance and the SPSP development suggestion preview performance are executed in the super reach performance (second half) do not)
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According to such a configuration, the degree of attention to the first specific part can be increased.

(Means 2-8) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-7,
The specific performance execution means can execute a first specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (first half)) and a second specific part (in this example, a super reach performance (second half)) as specific performances. Yes (see Figure 8-1),
The suggestive performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined suggestive performance in both the first specific part and the second specific part of the specific performance (in this example, super reach performance (first half) and super reach performance (second half) ), it is possible to perform a one-shot reversal incitement effect. See Figures 8-4 and 8-19.),
The predetermined suggestion performance that can be executed in the first specific part of the specific production and the predetermined suggestion production that can be executed in the second specific part of the specific production have the same production mode and the length of the execution period. (In this example, the performance mode and length of the execution period of the one-shot reversal incitement performance are the same for the super reach performance (first half) and the super reach performance (second half). See Figure 8-19.)
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According to such a configuration, it is noted that the predetermined preview effect is executed in common both when the predetermined suggestion effect is executed in the first specific part and when the predetermined suggestion effect is executed in the second specific part. can be done.

(Means 2-9) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-8,
The suggestion performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined suggestion performance in both the specific performance and the special performance (in this example, it is possible to execute the one-shot reversal inciting performance in both the super reach performance and the SPSP reach performance. (See Figures 8-4 and 8-19.)
The predetermined suggestion production that can be executed in the specific production and the predetermined suggestion production that can be executed in the special production have the same production mode and the length of the execution period (in this example, the super reach production and the SPSP reach production) (The production mode and length of the execution period are the same for the one-shot reversal incitement production and the one-shot reversal production.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the predetermined preview performance is executed in common both when the predetermined suggestion performance is performed in the specific performance and when the predetermined suggestion performance is performed in the special performance. .

(Means 2-10) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-9,
The execution timing of the predetermined suggestion performance is earlier than the execution timing of the specific suggestion performance (in this example, the execution timing of the one-shot reversal stimulation performance is earlier than the execution timing of the SPSP development stimulation performance. See Figure 8-19.) ,
The specific suggestion performance can be performed while the predetermined suggestion performance is being executed (in this example, the SPSP development stimulation performance can be executed while the one-shot reversal stimulation performance is being executed. See FIG. 8-19);
The execution period of the specific suggestion performance is shorter than the execution period of the predetermined suggestion performance (in this example, the length of the execution period of the SPSP development stimulation performance is shorter than the length of the execution period of the one-shot reversal stimulation performance. (See Figure 8-19.)
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According to such a configuration, even if the predetermined suggestion performance and the specific suggestion performance are executed overlappingly, the predetermined suggestion performance and the specific suggestion performance have different notice periods, so it is difficult to distinguish between the predetermined suggestion performance and the specific suggestion performance. can be facilitated.

(Means 3-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A specific performance execution means (in this example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, SPSP reach performance A),
During execution of the specific performance, character display execution means (in this example, step S172 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of displaying character information (in this example, lines A to D) according to the progress of the specific performance; 003IWS813) and
A first preview effect regarding a change in the display mode of the character information (in this example, a dialogue mode change inciting effect and a dialog mode change notice effect), and a preview effect indicating the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state, which includes the character information. A second notice effect in which information is difficult to see (in this example, a light guide plate notice effect), and a notice effect execution means (in this example, steps 003IWS905, S911, and S920 are executed in the effect control CPU 120) and a part that performs a notice display of a change in dialogue mode by executing steps 003IWS915 and S920,
During the execution of the specific performance, the execution period of the first preview performance and the execution period of the second preview performance overlap at least in part (in this example, the execution period of the first preview performance and the execution period of the second preview performance overlap (in this example, the dialogue style change inciting performance for the second dialogue style change preview performance) The execution period and the execution period of the light guide plate notice effect partially overlap (see Figure 9-9).
The preview performance execution means is
As the first preview performance, a first part (in this example, a dialogue style change inciting performance) and a second part (in this example, a dialogue style change preview performance) can be executed,
When the first preview performance is executed without executing the second preview performance during execution of the specific performance, display images of both the first part and the second part in the first preview performance. (In this example, when the light guide plate preview performance is not executed, the display images of both the dialogue mode change inciting performance and the second dialogue format change preview performance can be displayed visibly. 9-5),
When both the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed during the execution of the specific performance,
A part of the display image of the first part in the first preview performance becomes difficult to see (in this example, when the light guide plate preview performance and the second dialogue mode change notice performance are executed, the dialogue mode change inciting performance is Some displayed images become difficult to view (see Figures 9-7 and 9-8),
After the second preview performance is finished, the second part of the first preview performance is executed (in this example, when the light guide plate preview performance and the second dialogue mode change preview performance are executed, the light guide plate preview performance is After the second dialogue mode change preview effect is executed (see Figures 9-7, 9-8, and 9-9),
Regarding the text information in the second part of the first preview performance at a higher rate than when the first preview performance is executed without the second preview performance during execution of the specific performance. Notify the specific result (in this example, a change in the display mode of the dialogue display) (in this example, the light guide plate notice performance is a highly reliable performance for a jackpot (see Figure 9-3 (F)) , since the second dialogue mode change preview performance in which the display format of the dialogue display changes to one of the modes (the second dialogue format change preview performance that does not have no change) is a highly reliable performance for hitting the jackpot (Figure 9- 3 (D)), when both the light guide plate notice performance and the second dialogue mode change notice performance are executed, the situation is better than when the light guide plate notice performance is not executed and the second line mode change notice performance is executed. (Also, there is a high rate of change in the display mode of dialogue display)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the first preview performance and the second preview performance do not overlap in the specific performance, the first part in the first preview performance is brought to attention, and the specific result is announced in the second part. It is possible to increase interest by stirring up expectations for a certain event.Furthermore, if the first preview performance and the second preview performance overlap in a specific performance, the player can already watch the first preview performance after the second preview performance ends. Since the user is surprised to find out that the performance is being executed, it is possible to increase expectations for the notification of the specific result in the second part of the first preview performance, thereby increasing interest.

(Means 3-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 3-1,
The execution timing of the first preview performance (in this example, the start timing of the dialogue mode change inciting performance) is a first timing (in this example, timing T1), and a second timing after the first timing (in this example, timing T1). In this case, timing T2) is provided (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The first preview performance executed at the first timing is not executed overlappingly with the second preview performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The first preview performance that is executed at the second timing is executed overlappingly with the second preview performance (see Figure 9-9 (A)).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by changing the way the first preview performance is presented depending on the timing.

(Means 3-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 3-1 or 3-2,
The character display execution means displays specific character information (in this example, dialogue B) over a specific period (in this example, the display period of dialogue B shown in FIG. 9-9(A)) in the execution period of the specific effect. can be displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes step S813,003IWS813 to display the line B according to the progress of the SPSP reach performance A; see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The means for executing the preview performance is
During the specific period, both the first preview performance and the second preview performance can be executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the dialogue mode change inciting performance and the second dialogue mode during the display period of dialogue B). It is possible to perform a change notice performance and a light guide plate notice performance (see Figure 9-9(A)),
The second preview performance is started after a first period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 starts the light guide plate preview performance one second after the start of the display of dialogue B. (See Figure 9-9(A)),
After a second period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed, the first part of the first preview performance is executed together with the second preview performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the first part of the first preview performance from the start of displaying dialogue B). After 5 seconds, the dialogue mode change provocation effect will start (see Figure 9-9(A)),
After the second preview performance is finished after a third period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed, the second part of the first preview performance is executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the second part of the first preview performance). 3.5 seconds after the start of display, the dialog style change provocation effect ends and the second dialog style change preview effect starts. (See Figure 9-9 (A))
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According to such a configuration, the first preview performance and the second preview performance are made to have different execution periods, and even if the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed overlappingly, the first preview performance and the second preview performance are 2. It is possible to easily identify this with the preview performance.

(Means 3-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3,
The text display execution means, during the execution of the specific performance, determines the execution period of the first notice performance (in this example, the sum of the execution period of 1 second of the dialogue style change inciting performance and the execution period of 0.6 seconds of the dialogue style change preview performance). 1.6 seconds), and specific character information (in this example, dialogue C) whose display period is longer than the execution period of the first preview effect (in this example, dialogue C). B) and can be displayed (see Figure 9-9(A)),
The preview effect execution means does not execute the first preview effect for the predetermined character information, but executes the first preview effect for the specific character information (see FIG. 9-9(A)).
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According to such a configuration, since the first preview effect is not executed for the predetermined character information whose display period is short, it is possible to prevent the effect of the first preview effect from decreasing.

(Means 3-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-4,
The preview performance execution means starts the first part of the first preview performance at the same time as the character information to be executed in the first preview performance is displayed (in this example, the display of dialogue A in SPSP reach performance A is At the same time as the start, it is possible to perform a dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance, and at the same time as the display of dialogue D starts in SPSP reach performance B, the dialogue style change for the third dialogue style change preview performance can be performed. It is possible to perform an inciting effect (see Figures 9-9 (A) and (B))
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According to such a configuration, execution of the first preview effect can be easily specified.

(Means 3-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-5,
The character display execution means is
The first character information (in this example, dialogue A) can be displayed at the first timing (in this example, timing T1) during the execution of the specific performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
Second character information (in this example, dialogue B) can be displayed at a second timing (in this example, timing T2) during execution of the specific performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing a first preview performance on the first character information and the second character information during execution of the specific performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The period from when the first character information is displayed until it is hidden (in this example, 8 seconds) is equal to the period from when the second character information is displayed until it is hidden (in this example, 12 seconds). (seconds) may be shorter.

According to such a configuration, since the character information looks different between the first timing and the second timing, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(Means 3-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-6,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined specific performance different from the specific performance (in this example, SPSP reach performance B),
The means for executing the preview performance is
A second preview performance can be executed at a common timing between the specific performance and the predetermined specific performance (in this example, a light guide plate preview performance is executed at a common timing between SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B). It is possible (see Figure 9-9),
The first preview performance can be executed at different timings between the specific performance and the predetermined specific performance (in this example, the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style are executed at different timings between SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B). It is possible to perform a change notice performance (see Figure 9-9).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by varying the execution timing of the first preview performance depending on the type of specific performance.

(Means 4-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a jackpot gaming state),
A specific performance execution means (in this example, in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a first specific performance (SPSP reach performance B in this example) and a second specific performance (SPSP reach performance A in this example) , the part that executes step S172,003IWS813),
During the execution of the first specific performance, a first character display execution means (in this example, in the performance control CPU 120) capable of displaying character information (in this example, dialogue D) according to the progress of the first specific performance. , the part that executes step S172,003IWS813),
During execution of the second specific performance, a second character display execution means (in this example, for performance control) capable of displaying character information (in this example, lines A to C) according to the progress of the second specific performance. A part in the CPU 120 that executes step S813,003IWS813),
The first preview performance (in this example, a dialogue format change inciting performance and the dialogue format change preview performance) is a preview performance regarding a change in the display format of text information, and the second preview performance in which text information becomes difficult to see (in this example, a dialogue format change inciting performance and a dialogue format change preview performance) In this case, by executing steps 003IWS905, S911, and S920 in the CPU 120 for controlling the performance, the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change preview performance can be created. and a part that performs a light guide plate notice effect by executing steps 003IWS915 and S920),
The display pattern (in this example, display timing) of character information is different between the first specific performance and the second specific performance (see FIG. 9-9),
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing a first part (in this example, a dialogue style change inciting performance) and a second part (in this example, a dialogue style change preview performance) as the first preview performance. can be,
During the execution of the first specific performance, the execution period of the first preview performance and the second preview performance do not overlap (in this example, in SPSP reach performance B, the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style The execution periods of the change notice performance and the light guide plate notice performance do not overlap (see Figure 9-9(B)),
During the execution of the second specific performance, the execution period of the first preview performance and the second preview performance overlap at least in part (in this example, in SPSP reach performance A, the dialogue mode change inciting performance The execution period of this and the light guide plate preview performance partially overlaps (see Figure 9-9(A)),
When both the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed during execution of the first specific performance, display images of both the first part and the second part in the first preview performance. (In this example, in SPSP reach performance B, when performing both the dialogue style change inciting performance, the dialogue style change notice performance, and the light guide plate notice performance, the period of each item does not overlap with each other. Since they are not in a relationship that interferes with each other, both the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change notice performance are executed in a visible manner (see Figure 9-9 (B)).
When both the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed during the execution of the second specific performance,
A part of the display image of the first part in the first preview performance becomes difficult to see (in this example, in SPSP reach performance A, the execution period of the dialogue mode change inciting performance and the execution period of the light guide plate preview performance are the same) Due to the overlap in the parts, some parts of the dialogue style change inciting effect are difficult to see (see Figure 9-9 (A)),
After the second preview performance ends, the second part of the first preview performance is executed (in this example, in SPSP reach performance A, the second dialogue mode change preview performance is executed after the light guide plate preview performance ends) (See Figure 9-9(A)).
The second preview performance that executes both the first preview performance and the second preview performance is better than when the first specific performance that executes both the first preview performance and the second preview performance is executed. The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific effect is executed (in this example, the SPSP The jackpot reliability is higher when the light guide plate notice performance and the second dialogue mode change notice performance are executed in reach performance A.See Figures 9-3 (F1), (F2), and (H))
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the first specific performance and the second specific performance are different in the way the first preview performance is shown to increase interest, and furthermore, in the second specific performance, the characters are displayed by the second preview performance. Since the first part of the first preview performance is executed for the text information when the information is difficult to visually recognize, the player cannot perform the first part of the first preview performance after the second preview performance ends. You may be surprised at what is being done and increase your interest.

(Means 4-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 4-1,
The execution timing of the first preview performance during the execution of the second specific performance (in this example, the start timing of the dialogue mode change inciting performance) is the first timing (timing T1 in this example), and the timing that is earlier than the first timing. A later second timing (timing T2 in this example) is provided (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The first preview performance executed at the first timing is not executed overlappingly with the second preview performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The first preview performance executed at the second timing is executed in overlap with the second preview performance (see FIG. 9-9(A)).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by changing the way the first preview performance is presented depending on the timing.

(Means 4-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 4-1 or 4-2,
The character display execution means displays specific character information (in this example, dialogue B) over a specific period (in this example, a display period of dialogue B shown in FIG. 9-9(A)) in the execution period of the second specific effect. ) can be displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes step S813,003IWS813 to display the line B according to the progress of the SPSP reach performance A. See FIG. 9-9(A) ),
The means for executing the preview performance is
During the specific period, both the first preview performance and the second preview performance can be executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the dialogue mode change inciting performance and the second dialogue mode during the display period of dialogue B. It is possible to perform a change notice performance and a light guide plate notice performance (see Figure 9-9(A)),
The second preview performance is started after a first period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 starts the light guide plate preview performance 1 second after the start of the display of dialogue B). (See Figure 9-9(A)),
After a second period has elapsed since the specific character information was displayed, the first part of the first preview performance is executed together with the second preview performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the first part of the first preview performance from the start of displaying dialogue B). After 5 seconds, the dialogue mode change provocation effect will start (see Figure 9-9(A)),
After finishing the second preview performance after a third period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed, the second part of the first preview performance is executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the second part of the first preview performance). 3.5 seconds after the start of display, the dialog style change inciting performance ends and the second dialogue style change preview performance starts. (See Figure 9-9 (A))
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According to such a configuration, the first preview performance and the second preview performance are made to have different execution periods, and even if the first preview performance and the second preview performance are executed overlappingly, the first preview performance and the second preview performance are 2. It is possible to easily identify this with the preview performance.

(Means 4-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3,
Commonly for the first specific performance and the second specific performance, the preview performance execution means starts the first part of the first preview performance at the same time as the character information to be executed in the first preview performance is displayed ( In this example, at the same time as the display of dialogue A starts in SPSP reach performance A, it is possible to execute the dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance, and the display of dialogue D starts in SPSP reach performance B. At the same time, it is possible to perform a dialogue style change inciting performance in response to the third dialogue style change preview performance (see Figures 9-9 (A) and (B)).
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According to such a configuration, execution of the first preview effect can be easily specified.

(Means 4-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4,
The second character display execution means is configured to display predetermined character information whose display period is shorter than the execution period of the first preview performance (in this example, the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change preview performance) during execution of the second specific performance. dialogue C) which has a display period (1 second) shorter than the execution period (1.6 seconds), and specific character information (in this example, dialogue style change provocation It is possible to display dialogue B) which has a longer display period (12 seconds) than the execution period (1.6 seconds) of the performance and dialogue mode change preview performance (see Figure 9-9 (A)),
The preview performance execution means does not execute the first preview performance for the predetermined character information, but executes the first preview performance for the specific character information (see FIG. 9-9(A)).
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According to such a configuration, since the first preview effect is not executed for the predetermined character information whose display period is short, it is possible to prevent the effect of the first preview effect from decreasing.

(Means 4-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-5,
The means for executing the preview performance is
The second preview performance can be executed at the same timing for the first specific performance and the second specific performance (in this example, the light guide plate preview performance can be executed at the common timing for SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B). (Refer to Figure 9-9)
The first preview performance can be executed at different timings between the first specific performance and the second specific performance (in this example, the dialogue mode change inciting performance is executed at different timings between SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B). (See Figure 9-9)
It may also be a thing.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by making the execution timing of the first preview performance different between the first specific performance and the second specific performance.

(Means 4-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-6,
During the execution of the first specific performance and during the execution of the second specific performance, the preview performance execution means commonly executes a third preview performance (in this example, a zone preview performance) that is different from either the first preview performance or the second preview performance. performance) (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 performs the zone preview performance by executing step 003IWS924),
The execution timing of the third preview performance is different between when the third preview performance is executed during the execution of the first specific performance and when the third preview performance is executed during the execution of the second specific performance. (In this example, the zone preview performance can be executed at the same timing for SPSP reach performance A and SPSP reach performance B. See Figure 9-9),
The preview performance execution means is
When executing the first preview performance and the third preview performance while the first specific performance is being executed, the first preview performance and the third preview performance are executed overlappingly (in this example, SPSP In reach performance B, it is possible to execute the dialogue style change inciting performance and the zone preview performance in a manner that partially overlaps (see Figure 9-9 (B)),
When executing the first preview performance and the third preview performance during execution of the second specific performance, the first preview performance and the three preview performances are executed without overlapping (in this example, SPSP In reach performance A, it is possible to execute the dialogue style change inciting performance, the dialogue style change preview performance, and the zone preview performance in a manner that does not overlap. See Figure 9-9 (A))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by making the first preview performance and the third preview performance different in appearance depending on the type of specific performance.

(Means 4-8) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-7,
The period from when the text information corresponding to the progress of the first specific production is displayed and the first preview production is executed until the text information corresponding to the progress of the first specific production is hidden (in this example , 15 seconds), text information corresponding to the progress of the second specific performance is displayed, and after the first preview performance is executed, text information corresponding to the progress of the second specific performance is hidden. The period until (8 seconds in this example) is shorter (see Figure 9-9).
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According to such a configuration, since the appearance of the character information after the first preview performance is executed differs depending on the type of specific performance, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(Means 4-9) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-8,
The first character display execution means is capable of displaying the first character information (in this example, dialogue A) at a predetermined timing during execution of the specific effect (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The second character display execution means is capable of displaying second character information (in this example, dialogue B) at a specific timing during execution of the specific effect (see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The preview performance execution means can start the first preview performance at the same time as the display of the first character information or the second character information starts, both at the predetermined timing and the specific timing ( For example, at the same time as dialogue A is displayed, it is possible to perform a dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance, and at the same time as dialogue B is displayed, it is possible to execute a dialogue style change incitement performance for the second dialogue style change preview performance. (See Figure 9-9(A))
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According to such a configuration, execution of the first preview effect can be easily specified.

(Means 5-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A specific performance execution means (in this example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific performance (in this example, SPSP reach performance A),
During execution of the specific performance, character display execution means (in this example, step S172 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of displaying character information (in this example, lines A to C) according to the progress of the specific performance; 003IWS813) and
During the execution of the specific performance, the display mode of character information (in this example, the character color of the serifs, the pattern of the characters, the size of the characters, the background image of the characters (e.g. band image)) is changed according to the progress of the specific performance. (It may be color, pattern, or size.) into one of multiple display modes (in this example, a dialogue mode change inciting production and a dialog mode change). A notice that can execute a second notice performance (in this example, a one-shot reversal notice performance) that is a notice different from the first notice performance and that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state. Performance execution means (in this example, a part in the performance control CPU 120 that performs a dialogue style change inciting performance and a dialogue style change preview performance by executing steps 003IWS905, S911, and S920, and a part that performs a dialogue style change preview performance by executing steps 003IWS913 and S922) A part that performs a one-shot reversal preview performance),
As the display mode of the text information, a suggestion mode (in this example, red, gold) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state, and a notification mode (in this example, rainbow) that indicates that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state. ) and are provided (see Figure 9-3 (D)),
The preview performance execution means executes the second preview performance in a manner that makes the text information difficult to see (in this example, an image including text display of "one-shot reversal" in the entire display area of the image display device 5) (It is possible to perform a one-shot reversal preview performance that displays
The execution timing of the first preview performance (in this example, the execution timing of the dialogue style change inciting performance and the dialogue style change preview performance) is during the execution of the specific performance and earlier than the execution timing of the second preview performance. a first timing (in this example, timing T1 earlier than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal preview performance), and a second timing (in this example, timing T1 earlier than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal preview performance) during execution of the specific performance and later than the execution timing of the second preview performance. In this case, a timing T2) that is later than the execution timing of the one-shot reversal notice performance is provided (see FIG. 9-9(A)).
The preview performance execution means is
During execution of the specific effect, if the first preview effect is executed at the first timing to change the display mode of the text information to the notification mode, the execution of the second preview effect is restricted (in this example). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 does not perform the processing in steps 003IWS908 to S911 when the result of step 003IWS906 is Y, so that the display state of the dialogue display after the change is a rainbow when executing the first dialogue state change preview performance. (Prohibits the execution of the second dialogue mode change preview effect).
During execution of the specific effect, if the first preview effect is executed to change the display mode of the text information to the notification mode at the second timing, the display mode of the text information is changed to the notification mode at the second timing. The second preview performance is executed at a higher rate than when the first preview performance that changes to the suggestion mode is executed (in this example, the confidence in the jackpot of the changed dialogue style in the second dialogue style change preview performance) is The degree is the highest for rainbow, and since the one-shot reversal notice performance is a highly reliable performance for controlling the jackpot game state (Figure 9-3 (D), (G)), the dialogue mode is rainbow. When executing a preview performance that changes the form of the second dialogue, the one-shot reversal preview performance is executed at a higher rate than when performing a preview performance that changes the appearance of the second dialogue in which the dialogue changes to red or gold.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the first preview effect using text information as the notification mode is executed at the first timing, it is difficult for the second preview effect to occur afterwards, thereby suppressing the annoyance and reducing the interest. Furthermore, if the first preview effect is executed at the second timing with text information as the notification mode, as the specific effect progresses, expectations for the jackpot will increase and interest will increase. can be done.

(Means 5-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 5-1,
The suggestion mode includes a first suggestion mode (in this example, red) and a second suggestion mode (in this example, gold) that is more advantageous for the player than the first suggestion mode (see FIG. 9-3). See D),
The preview effect execution means is configured to perform, when a first preview effect is executed to change the display mode of the text information to the second suggestion mode at a second timing,
A second preview effect is executed at a higher rate than when the first preview effect is executed, which changes the display mode of the character information to the first suggestion mode at the second timing (in this example, the second notice effect is The reliability of the jackpot of the dialogue mode after the change in the mode change notice performance is red < gold, and the one-shot reversal notice performance is a highly reliable performance for controlling the jackpot game state (Figure 9- 3 (D), (G)), when executing the second dialogue style change preview performance where the dialogue style changes to gold, the cost is higher than when executing the second dialogue style change preview performance where the dialogue style changes to red. Execute a one-shot reversal preview performance at a certain rate),
The second preview effect is executed at a lower rate than when the first preview effect is executed, which changes the display mode of the text information to the notification mode at the second timing (in this example, the second dialog mode change The reliability of the jackpot in the dialogue mode after the change in the preview performance is gold < rainbow, and the one-shot reversal preview performance is a highly reliable performance for controlling the jackpot game state (Figure 9-3 ( D), (G)), when executing the second dialogue style change preview performance where the dialogue style changes to gold, the rate is lower than when executing the second dialogue style change preview performance where the dialogue style changes to rainbow. Execute a one-shot reversal preview performance)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first preview performance executed at the second timing and increase interest.

(Means 5-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 5-1 or 5-2,
The preview performance execution means is a third preview performance that is different from both the first preview performance and the second preview performance and has a shorter execution period than the second preview performance (in this example, a light guide plate preview performance). (In this example, the performance control CPU 120 performs the light guide plate preview performance by executing steps 003IWS915 and S920),
The first timing is earlier than the execution timing of the third notice effect (in this example, the timing T1 is earlier than the execution timing of the light guide plate notice effect. See FIG. 9-9(A)),
The second timing is later than the execution timing of the third notice effect (in this example, the timing T2 is later than the execution timing of the light guide plate notice effect. See FIG. 9-9(A)),
During execution of the specific performance, if the first preview performance that changes the display mode of text information to the notification mode is executed at the first timing, the third preview performance is executed more than the second preview performance. (In this example, if the production control CPU 120 is Y in step 003IWS906, it is possible to execute steps 003IWS914 and S915 while not performing the processing in steps 003IWS908 to S913. While the execution of the one-shot reversal notice effect is restricted (prohibited) when the changing first line mode change notice effect is executed, the light guide plate notice is displayed at a predetermined rate (see Figure 9-3 (F)). execute the performance)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first preview performance executed at the first timing and increase interest.

(Means 5-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3,
The means for executing the preview performance is
If a first preview performance that changes the display mode of text information to a notification mode is executed at a first timing while a specific performance is being executed, the first preview performance is restricted from being executed at a second timing (in this example, In this case, the production control CPU 120 does not perform the processing in steps 003IWS908 to S913 in the case of Y in step 003IWS906, so that when the first speech style change preview production in which the dialogue style changes to a rainbow is executed, the second dialogue style change preview performance is executed. (restrict (prohibit) the performance of dialogue style change preview performances),
If the first preview performance in a suggestion mode is executed at the first timing during execution of the specific performance, a first preview performance that changes the display mode of the text information to a notification mode can be executed at the second timing. (In this example, the production control CPU 120 can execute the processing of steps 003IWS908 to S913 when the result of step 003IWS906 is N, so that the first line mode change notice that the line mode changes to red or gold can be executed.) When the production is executed, it is possible to execute the second dialogue mode change preview production)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first preview performance executed at the first timing and increase interest.

(Means 5-5) In the gaming machine described in Means 5-1 or 5-4,
The character display execution means displays specific character information (in this example, dialogue B) over a specific period (in this example, the display period for dialogue B shown in FIG. 9-9(A)) in the execution period of the specific effect. can be displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes step S813,003IWS813 to display the line B according to the progress of the SPSP reach performance A; see FIG. 9-9(A)),
The means for executing the preview performance is
As the first preview performance, the first part (in this example, a dialogue style change inciting performance) and the second part (in this example, a dialogue style change preview performance) can be executed,
It is possible to execute a fifth preview performance, which is a preview performance that suggests the degree of expectation of control in an advantageous state and in which the text information is difficult to see (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes steps 003IWS915 and S920). (The part where the light guide plate preview is performed)
During the specific period, both the first preview performance and the fifth preview performance can be executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the dialogue mode change inciting performance and the second dialogue mode during the display period of dialogue B). It is possible to perform a change notice performance and a light guide plate notice performance (see Figure 9-9(A)),
The fifth preview performance is started after a first period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 starts the light guide plate preview performance one second after the start of displaying dialogue B). (See Figure 9-9(A)),
After a second period has elapsed since the specific character information is displayed, the first part of the first preview performance is executed together with the fifth preview performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the first part of the first preview performance from the start of displaying dialogue B). After 5 seconds, the dialogue mode change provocation effect will start (see Figure 9-9(A)),
After finishing the fifth preview performance after a third period has elapsed since the specific character information was displayed, the second part of the first preview performance is executed (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the second part of the first preview performance). 3.5 seconds after the start of display, the dialog style change inciting performance ends and the second dialogue style change preview performance starts. (See Figure 9-9 (A))
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According to such a configuration, the first preview performance and the fifth preview performance are made to have different execution periods, and even if the first preview performance and the fifth preview performance are executed overlappingly, the first preview performance and the fifth preview performance are 5. It is possible to easily identify the performance as a preview performance.

(Means 5-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 5-1 to 5-5,
The means for executing the preview performance is
As the first preview performance, the first part (in this example, a dialogue style change inciting performance) and the second part (in this example, a dialogue style change preview performance) can be executed,
The first part of the first preview performance is started at the same time as the character information to be executed in the first preview performance is displayed (in this example, the first part of the first preview performance is started at the same time as the display of dialogue A starts in SPSP reach performance A). It is possible to perform a dialogue style change inciting performance for the first dialogue style change preview performance, and it is possible to execute a dialogue style change incitement performance for the third dialogue style change preview performance at the same time as the display of dialogue D starts in SPSP reach performance B. (See Figures 9-9(A) and (B))
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According to such a configuration, execution of the first preview effect can be easily specified.

(Means 5-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-5,
The character display execution means is
The first character information (in this example, dialogue A) can be displayed at the first timing (in this example, timing T1) during execution of the specific production,
Second character information (in this example, dialogue B) can be displayed at a second timing (in this example, timing T2) during the execution of the specific production,
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing a first preview performance on the first character information and the second character information during execution of the specific performance (in this example, the first dialogue format change notice for dialogue A is executed). (It is possible to perform the production and the preview production of the change in the form of the second line for the line B).
The period from when the first character information is displayed to when it is hidden is shorter than the period from when the second character information is displayed until it is hidden (in this example, the display period for dialogue A is 8 seconds, whereas the display period of line B is 12 seconds)
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According to such a configuration, since the character information looks different between the first timing and the second timing, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(Means 5-8) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-6,
The preview performance execution means is a fourth preview performance (in this example, an active mode change preview performance) that is a preview performance that is different from both the first preview performance and the second preview performance, and that indicates the degree of expectation of controlling to an advantageous state. (In this example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the active change notice performance by executing steps S172,003IWS901A to S901D),
The presentation modes of the fourth preview presentation include a predetermined suggestion mode (in this example, red and gold) that indicates the degree of expectation that control will be made into an advantageous state, and a predetermined notification mode (in this example, red and gold) that indicates that control will be made into an advantageous state. Then, a rainbow) is provided.
The notification mode in the first preview performance and the notification mode in the fourth preview performance are similar (in this example, the notification mode in the dialogue change preview performance and the notification format in the active change preview performance are both similar). Commonly, they are rainbow-colored (see Figures 9-3 (B) and (D)),
The execution timing of the fourth notice performance is later than the first timing and earlier than the second timing (in this example, the active change notice performance is executed after timing T1 and before timing T2). ),
The preview performance execution means limits execution of the first preview performance according to the notification mode at the second timing when the fourth preview performance is executed according to the predetermined notification mode during execution of the specific performance. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes an active mode change preview effect in which the display mode of the active display after the change is a rainbow, by not performing the processing of steps 003IWS908 to S911 when the result of step 003IWS907 is Y. (In this case, the execution of the second dialogue mode change preview effect will be prohibited)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which presentation mode the fourth preview presentation will be performed in, thereby increasing the player's interest.

(Means 6-1)
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific performance execution means (in this example, in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a first specific performance (in this example, super reach performance A) and a second specific performance (in this example, super reach performance B). , the part that executes step S172,003IWS813),
A first title display period (in this example, a super reach effect) after a first period (in this example, 3 seconds, which is the execution period of the introduction effect in super reach effect A) has elapsed since the first specific effect was started. 2 seconds after 3 seconds after the start of the performance A), the first title display corresponding to the first specific performance can be displayed (see Figure 10-11 (A)), and the second specific performance A second title display period (in this example, after a second period that is longer than the first period (in this example, 7 seconds, which is the execution period of the introduction effect in super reach effect B) has elapsed from the start of 2 seconds from 7 seconds after the start of Super Reach Effect B), a title display means (this In the example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the production control CPU 120),
In the first title display period, a first title change effect (in this example, a title change preview effect in super reach effect A) that changes the display mode of the first title display can be executed, and the second title During the display period, a title change performance execution means (in this example, a title change performance execution means (in this example, A part that executes steps 003IWS1002, S1003, S1007, and S1008 in the production control CPU 120),
Both during the execution of the first specific performance and during the execution of the second specific performance, a specific preview performance (in this example, an active mode change inciting performance and an active mode change (in this example, a part in the performance control CPU 120 that executes the active mode change inciting performance and the active mode change notice performance by executing steps S172, 003, IWS1005, and S1010); , comprising:
The preview performance execution means is configured to execute a predetermined performance after the first specific performance or the second specific performance is started, both when the first specific performance is executed and when the second specific performance is executed. The specific notice performance can be executed during the specific notice execution period after the period has passed (in this example, the super reach performance starts in common both when performing super reach performance A and when performing super reach performance B). The active change notice performance can be executed for 7 seconds from the time 8 seconds have passed since the change (see Figure 10-11).
The specific notice execution period does not overlap with the first title display period, but overlaps with the second title display period (see FIG. 10-11),
When the specific preview performance is executed while the second specific performance is being executed, the second title display becomes difficult to see (in this example, when the active change preview performance is performed during the execution of the super reach performance B, The title display in Super Reach Production B will be difficult to see),
The preview performance execution means is
When the second title change effect is executed during the execution of the second specific effect, the execution of the specific preview effect is restricted (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 sets Y in step 003IWS1012). In this case, by not performing step 003IWS1003, when executing the title mode change preview performance in super reach performance B, the active mode change preview performance of the first mode is prohibited),
If the second title change effect is not executed during execution of the second specific effect, the specific preview effect can be executed (in this example, if the result of step 003IWS1012 is N, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 003IWS1003). By doing this, if the title mode change preview performance in super reach performance B is not executed, the active mode change preview performance of the first mode can be executed)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the second title display corresponding to the second specific performance is prevented from becoming difficult to see due to the specific preview performance, and the player can easily identify that the second specific performance is being executed. Furthermore, since the second title change performance does not become difficult to see due to the specific preview performance, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the second title change performance from deteriorating.

(Means 6-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 6-1,
The notice performance execution means is capable of executing a first specific part (in this example, an active mode change inciting performance) and a second specific part (in this example, an active mode change notice performance) as specific notice performances. ,
During the execution of the second specific performance, the execution period of the second specific part in the specific preview performance overlaps with the second title display period (see FIG. 10-11(B)),
When a second title change effect is executed during execution of the second specific effect, the preview performance execution means does not restrict the execution of the first specific part in the specific preview performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 , when executing the title aspect change preview performance in super reach performance B, the active aspect change preview performance of the first aspect is prohibited, but the execution of the active aspect change inciting performance is not restricted)
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According to such a configuration, even when the second title change effect is executed, the execution of the first specific part is not restricted, so that after the execution of the first specific part, the player is not allowed to perform the second title change effect. It is possible to draw attention to which part is executed with respect to the second specific part, thereby increasing interest.

(Means 6-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 6-1 or 6-2,
The means for executing the preview performance is
As the specific preview performance, it is possible to execute a first specific part (in this example, an active mode change inciting performance) and a second specific part (in this example, an active mode change notice performance),
A first pattern (see FIG. 10-11(B)) that suggests an expectation of controlling to an advantageous state by executing the first specific part and the second specific part, and executing at least the second specific part. It is possible to perform a specific notice performance using either pattern (see FIG. 10-11(C)) that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling to the advantageous state without
When a second title change effect is executed while the second specific effect is being executed, execution of the specific preview effect based on the first pattern is limited, and it is possible to execute the specific preview effect based on the second pattern. In the example, if step 003IWS1012 is Y, the production control CPU 120 does not perform step 003IWS1013, but step 003IWS1010 can be executed. See FIG. 10-11(C))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute both the second title change performance and the specific preview performance while the second specific performance is being executed, and the performance effect of the specific preview performance is not reduced. I can do it.

(Means 6-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-3,
The specific performance execution means can execute the first part (in this example, the first half of super reach performance B) and the second part (in this example, the second half of super reach performance B) as the second specific performance. Yes (see Figure 10-1),
The title change performance execution means is capable of executing a second title change performance during execution of the first part in the second specific performance (see FIGS. 10-11(B) and (C)),
The means for executing the preview performance is
The specific preview performance can be executed both during execution of the first part and during execution of the second part in the second specific performance (see FIGS. 10-11 (B) and (C)),
When performing the specific preview performance in the first part of the second specific performance, and when executing the specific preview performance in the second part of the second specific performance, the specified performance pattern is different from the case where the specific preview performance is executed in the second part of the second specific performance. It is possible to execute a preview performance (in this example, it is possible to execute the active mode change preview performance of the first mode in the first half of super reach performance B, while the active mode change notice of the second mode can be executed in the second half of super reach performance B). (Refer to Figures 10-11 (B) and (C))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by presenting the specific preview performance differently in the first part and the second part.

(Means 6-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-4,
When the first title change performance is executed during execution of the first specific performance, the preview performance execution means does not restrict the execution of the specific preview performance, and executes the second title change performance during the execution of the second specific performance. It is possible to execute the specific preview performance in a performance pattern different from that in which it is executed (in this example, if the title aspect change preview performance is performed while super reach performance A is being executed, it is possible to execute the specific preview performance in a performance pattern different from that when super reach performance B is being executed). Unlike the case where the title mode change notice performance is performed in , it is possible to execute the active mode change notice performance of the first mode without executing the active mode change inciting performance. Figures 10-11 (A) and (B) reference)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by presenting the specific advance notice effects differently between the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

(Means 6-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-5,
The means for executing the preview performance is
During the second title display period while the second specific performance is being executed, it is possible to execute a special preview performance (in this example, a one-shot reversal inciting performance), which is a preview performance different from the specific preview performance. The control CPU 120 can execute step 003IWS1019),
When the second title change effect is executed during the execution of the second specific effect, the execution of the special notice effect is not limited, and the special notice effect can be executed together with the second title change effect (this In the example, the performance control CPU 120 can execute steps 003IWS1018 and S1019 regardless of whether or not to execute the title style change preview performance in super reach performance B)
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According to such a configuration, the performance effect can be improved by performing the second title change performance and the special preview performance in combination while the second specific performance is being executed.

(Means 7-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A specific performance execution means (in this example, in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a first specific performance (in this example, super reach performance A) and a second specific performance (in this example, super reach performance B). , the part that executes step S172,003IWS813),
A first title display period (in this example, a super reach effect) after a first period (in this example, 3 seconds, which is the execution period of the introduction effect in super reach effect A) has elapsed since the first specific effect was started. 2 seconds after 3 seconds after the start of the performance A), the first title display corresponding to the first specific performance can be displayed (see Figure 10-11 (A)), and the second specific performance A second title display period (in this example, after a second period that is longer than the first period (in this example, 7 seconds, which is the execution period of the introduction effect in super reach effect B) has elapsed from the start of 2 seconds from 7 seconds after the start of Super Reach Effect B), a title display means (this In the example, the part that executes step S172,003IWS813 in the production control CPU 120),
Both during the execution of the first specific performance and during the execution of the second specific performance, a specific preview performance (in this example, an active mode change inciting performance and an active mode change (in this example, a part in the performance control CPU 120 that executes the active mode change inciting performance and the active mode change notice performance by executing steps S172, 003, IWS1005, and S1010); , comprising:
The preview performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific notice effect (in this example, an active mode change inciting effect and an active mode change notice effect). Execute inciting performance and active mode change notice performance),
As the specific preview performance, a first specific part (in this example, an active mode change inciting performance) and a second specific part (in this example, an active mode change notice performance) can be executed,
In both the case where the first specific effect is executed and the case where the second specific effect is executed, the specified effect is performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the first specific effect or the second specific effect was started. The second specific part of the specific preview performance can be executed during the preview execution period (in this example, the super reach performance is started in common both when performing super reach performance A and when performing super reach performance B). The active change notice performance can be executed for 7 seconds from the point when 8 seconds have passed since the change (see Figure 10-11).
The specific notice execution period does not overlap with the first title display period, but overlaps with the second title display period (see FIGS. 10-11(A) and (B)),
The preview performance execution means is
During execution of the first specific effect, the specific preview effect may not be executed while the first title display is being displayed, and the specific preview effect may be executed after the first title display is hidden ( (See Figure 10-11(A)),
While the second specific effect is being executed, the specific preview effect can be executed together with displaying the second title display (see FIG. 10-11(B));
a specific sound outputting a common specific sound both in the case where the specific preview performance is executed during the execution of the first specific performance and in the case where the specific preview performance is performed during the execution of the second specific performance; Sound output means (in this example, a common specific sound output in the performance control CPU 120 when the active mode change notice performance is performed in the super reach performance A and when the active mode change notice performance is performed in the super reach performance B) It is characterized by being equipped with a part that outputs sound from speakers 8L and 8R.

According to such a configuration, the performance pattern of the specific preview performance is different between when the first specific performance is being executed and when the second specific performance is being executed, and the player can enjoy the specific preview performance according to the type of specific performance. I can do it.

(Means 7-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 7-1,
The means for executing the preview performance is
While the first specific performance is being executed, the second specific part of the specific preview performance can be executed after the first title display becomes hidden (see FIG. 10-11(B));
While the second specific performance is being executed, the second specific part of the specific preview performance can be executed along with the display of the second title display (see Figure 10-11(B)).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by displaying the title and the specific preview effect differently depending on the type of the specific effect.

(Means 7-3) In the gaming machine described in Means 7-1 or 7-2,
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing a second specific part of the specific preview performance during execution of the first specific performance so as to correspond to the specific operation of the display image in the first specific performance (in this example, the second specific part of the specific preview performance is In reach effect A, an ally character attacks enemy character A, and an active mode change preview effect is performed. See Figure 10-8)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the performance effects of the first specific performance and the second specific part in the specific preview performance.

(Means 7-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 7-1 to Means 7-3,
The means for executing the preview performance is
When executing a specific preview performance during execution of the first specific performance, it is possible to execute the second specific part without executing the first specific part of the specific preview performance (see FIG. 10-11(A)),
When executing the specific preview performance during the execution of the second specific performance, it is possible to execute both the first specific part and the second specific part in the specific preview performance (see FIG. 10-11(B)). )
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by changing the way the specific preview performance is presented depending on the type of the specific performance.

(Means 7-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 7-1 to 7-4,
The preview performance execution means executes a second specific part of the specific preview performance and a special preview performance (in this example, a one-shot reversal incitement performance) that is a different preview from the specific preview performance during execution of the first specific performance. It is possible to perform any of the following in response to the specific operation of the display image in the first specific effect (in this example, the active mode change notice of the first aspect can be executed in response to the specific operation of the display image in the super reach effect A). It is possible to perform a performance or a one-shot reversal performance.)
The specific preview performance is executed in response to the specific action of the display image in the first specific performance, rather than the case where the special preview performance is performed in response to the specific action of the display image in the first specific performance. (In this example, the reliability of the jackpot is as follows: active mode change notice performance > one-shot reversal notice performance. See Figure 10-3 (E).)
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According to such a configuration, the player is made to pay attention to which of the second specific part of the specific preview performance and the special preview performance is executed in response to the specific operation of the display image in the first specific performance, You can improve your interest.

(Means 7-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 7-1 to Means 7-5,
When the preview performance execution means executes the specific preview performance during execution of the second specific performance,
The first specific part of the specific preview performance is started before the second title display period and ends during the second title display period (see FIG. 10-11(B));
The second specific part of the specific preview performance is started during the second title display period, and ends after the second title display period has elapsed (see FIG. 10-11(B)).
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According to such a configuration, by executing the specific preview effect over the second title display period while the second specific effect is being executed, it is possible to surprise the player and improve his interest.

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance;
Character display execution means capable of displaying character information according to the progress of the specific performance during execution of the specific performance;
a first preview performance that changes the display mode of text information according to the progress of the specific performance to one of a plurality of display modes during execution of the specific performance; and the first preview performance. a second notice performance that is a different notice and indicates the degree of expectation that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Equipped with a means for executing a notice performance that can be executed,
The first preview effect includes a first pattern that changes the display mode of the text information to a suggestion mode that suggests the degree of expectation of controlling the display mode of the text information to the advantageous state, and controlling the display mode of the text information to the advantageous state. There is a second pattern for changing the notification mode to be notified,
The preview performance execution means executes the second preview performance in a manner that makes the character information difficult to see;
The execution timing of the first preview performance includes a first timing during the execution of the specific performance and earlier than the execution timing of the second preview performance, and a first timing during the execution of the specific performance and the execution timing of the second preview performance. A second timing later than the execution timing is provided,
The preview performance execution means is
during execution of the specific performance, if the first preview performance of the first pattern is executed at the first timing , restricting execution of the second preview performance;
During execution of the specific performance, when the first preview performance of the second pattern is executed at the second timing, the first preview performance of the first pattern is executed at the second timing. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second preview performance is executed at a high rate.

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