JP7429445B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game using the entry of a game ball into the starting means as an opportunity, and is capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A gaming machine to which a game is given includes a performance execution means for performing a performance, and a performance determination means for determining an execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means, and the execution mode of the performance includes a performance execution mode. , the performance execution trigger and the performance content of the performance include at least the performance content of the performance, the performance execution means includes an image display means for displaying an image, and the image display means is configured to display an image whose execution is suspended. It is possible to display a specific image that can at least identify the symbol variation game in which the winning display result includes a specific display result, the performance execution means is capable of executing a specific performance, and the specific performance is , by causing the image display means to display in a predetermined display mode a specific image that can identify the symbol variation game whose execution is pending, indicating the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game; It is a performance, and before the specific image is displayed in the predetermined display mode in the specific performance, a precursory performance can be executed, and the performance content of the specific performance includes a first performance content and a second performance content. The first performance content is a performance content in which the specific image is displayed in a display mode in which the specific display result is less expected to be displayed than the second performance content, and the performance determination is The means determines performance content of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended; The first performance content can be determined, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the performance content of the specific performance can be changed from the first performance content to the second performance content at a predetermined timing, and in the specific performance, Regardless of whether the performance content of the specific performance is either the first performance content or the second performance content, the same precursor performance can be executed, and the performance content of the specific performance includes a third performance content, There is a fourth performance content, and the fourth performance content is a performance content with a higher expectation that the specific display result will be displayed than the third performance content, and the specific condition is set in the predetermined symbol variation game. This can be realized when the fourth performance content is determined by the performance determining means as the performance content of the specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed, and the performance determining means The fourth performance content is determined as the performance content of the specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the game, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific performance is The gist is that it can be implemented .
A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game using the entry of a game ball into the starting means as an opportunity, and is capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A gaming machine to which a game is given includes a performance execution means for performing a performance, and a performance determination means for determining an execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means, and the execution mode of the performance includes a performance execution mode. , the performance execution trigger and the performance content of the performance include at least the performance content of the performance, the performance execution means includes an image display means for displaying an image, and the image display means is configured to display an image whose execution is suspended. It is possible to display a specific image that can at least identify the symbol variation game in which the winning display result includes a specific display result, the performance execution means is capable of executing a specific performance, and the specific performance is , by causing the image display means to display in a predetermined display mode a specific image that can identify the symbol variation game whose execution is pending, indicating the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game; It is a performance, and before the specific image is displayed in the predetermined display mode in the specific performance, a precursory performance can be executed, and the performance content of the specific performance includes a first performance content and a second performance content. The first performance content is a performance content in which the specific image is displayed in a display mode in which the specific display result is less expected to be displayed than the second performance content, and the performance determination is The means determines performance content of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended; The first performance content can be determined, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the performance content of the specific performance can be changed from the first performance content to the second performance content at a predetermined timing, and in the specific performance, Regardless of whether the performance content of the specific performance is the first performance content or the second performance content, the same precursor performance can be executed, and the specific condition is the specific display result in the predetermined symbol variation game. It has been decided to execute a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed, but an opportunity to execute the specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game has not arrived. The gist is that it is possible.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game using the entry of a game ball into the starting means as an opportunity, and is capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A gaming machine to which a game is given includes a performance execution means for performing a performance, and a performance determination means for determining an execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means, and the execution mode of the performance includes a performance execution mode. , the performance execution opportunity and the performance content of the performance include at least the performance content of the performance and the execution trigger of the performance, the win display result includes a specific display result, and the performance execution means , a specific performance can be executed, the specific performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and the performance determining means The performance determining means determines an execution mode of a specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when the execution of the variation game is suspended; When the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended while the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, the trigger for executing the specific performance is changed at a predetermined timing when a specific condition is satisfied based on the execution mode of the specific performance. The gist is that the predetermined timing is the timing at which the predetermined symbol variation game that was suspended immediately before the symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the specific condition is started.

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

A diagram schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. A diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. A diagram showing a variation pattern. The figure which shows the performance content of a look-ahead performance. (a) to (h) are diagrams showing presentation modes of pre-reading presentation. (a) to (g) are diagrams showing presentation modes of pre-reading presentation. (a) to (h) are diagrams showing presentation modes of pre-reading presentation. (a) to (g) are diagrams showing presentation modes of pre-reading presentation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows the look-ahead effect determination process. The figure which shows the change lottery table of a look-ahead effect. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing execution modes of prefetch effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained. Normal symbol input processing is performed as an interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the suspension condition for the normal game is established. When a game ball enters the gate 33 and the number of normal reservations does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the reservation condition for the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is suspended. The main control CPU 40a also controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal hold designation command) that can specify the updated normal hold count in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number may be a random number used for winning a normal symbol lottery, or a random number used for determining the fluctuation time of a normal game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

On the other hand, if the normal game or the normal winning game is not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the normal game execution condition is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, if the normal pending number is not greater than "1", the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there will be a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal winning lottery). The determination as to whether or not you will win a normal win is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the normal win determination value corresponding to the current base state. In this manner, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery, operates the normal variable member 30, and determines whether or not to provide a normal winning game in which the second starting port 29 can be in the open state.

When winning a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols derived in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control described above, the main control CPU 40a determines a first fluctuation time in a low base state, and a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in a high base state. Determine. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. In addition, the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the winning is not a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and controls the information display device so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. 22.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be explained.
If the winning is normal, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. Normally, actuator A1 is controlled so as to For example, when adopting the above-mentioned opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first opening pattern is selected in one normal winning game. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in a performance game (during execution of a special game) and a first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") performance is executed. . The fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") performance is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP41 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a third super reach performance is executed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation level is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed.

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

In this embodiment, a look-ahead effect can be executed as a specific effect. The prefetch performance is a performance that can be executed when execution of the special game is suspended. Further, the look-ahead performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot in a special game whose execution has been put on hold.

In particular, in this embodiment, a pending change effect can be executed as a pre-read effect. The effect display device 27 is capable of displaying a pending image that can identify a special game whose execution is on hold, and an in-execution image that can identify a special game that is currently being executed. The hold change effect in this embodiment is a look-ahead effect in which the hold image can change to a specific display mode on the effect display device 27. Further, the pending change effect is a look-ahead effect that allows the special game targeted for the look-ahead effect to be specified. In this way, the effect display device 27 can execute the pending change effect. In this embodiment, the reserved image corresponds to the specific image.

The pending image and the running image may be displayed in a normal display mode, or may be displayed in a specific display mode that allows the jackpot expectation level of the corresponding special game to be specified. The normal display mode is a display mode in which the pending image and the currently running image are displayed in normal display colors. On the other hand, the specific display mode is a display mode in which the pending image and the currently running image are displayed in a specific display color.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the display color of the pending image and the image in progress includes white as a normal display color. Furthermore, specific display colors for the pending image and the currently running image include blue, green, and red. As for specific display colors, green has a higher jackpot expectation than blue, and red has a higher jackpot expectation than green. In other words, the display colors of the pending image and the currently running image suggest the jackpot expectation level of the special game corresponding to the pending image and the currently running image. Hereinafter, among the pending image and the currently running image, the image that is the target of the prefetch effect will be referred to as the target image. In this embodiment, the look-ahead effect includes cases in which the display mode of the target image changes so that the expectation level of a jackpot is high, and cases in which the display mode of the target image does not change. This is a performance in which the display mode of the image does not change.

Furthermore, in the prefetch effect in this embodiment, a precursor effect is executed. In the prefetch effect in this embodiment, after the precursor effect is executed, the display mode of the target image may or may not change. In this embodiment, as the precursor effect, an effect is performed in which one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed and a target image is displayed blinking.

The precursor performances include a first precursor performance and a second precursor performance. The first omen effect is an effect in which a character image imitating the character CA is displayed, and a target image is displayed blinking in the first display mode. The second omen effect is an effect in which a character image imitating the character CB is displayed, and a target image is displayed blinking in the second display mode.

In this embodiment, the first display mode is a display mode in which the target image is blinked at a first interval, and an effect image of the first display color is displayed together with the target image. The second display mode is a display mode in which the target image is blinked at a second interval, and an effect image of the second display color is displayed together with the target image.

The second omen performance has higher expectations for a jackpot than the first omen performance. In other words, the type of precursor performance suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot in the special game that is the target of the prediction performance. Further, when the first precursor effect is executed, the image targeted by the prefetch effect may or may not change. When the second precursor effect is executed, the image targeted by the prefetch effect may or may not change. The second precursor performance is a performance in which the target image is more likely to change than the first precursor performance.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the pre-read effect can be executed in multiple special games. To give a specific example, when the special game that is the target of the look ahead effect is a special game corresponding to the first special reservation number "3", and when it is a special game corresponding to the first special reservation number "2". It may be executed at certain times and at other times when it is a special game corresponding to the first special reservation number "1".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the performance contents of the pre-reading performance include performance contents in which the target image is displayed in white, blue, green, and red display colors after the precursory performance is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead performance is a performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the target special game, depending on the type of precursor performance to be executed and the type of display mode of the target image. In other words, the look-ahead performance is a performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot in the target special game by displaying the target image in a predetermined display mode. In this embodiment, at least one of a display mode in which the target image blinks at predetermined intervals and a display mode in which the target image is displayed corresponds to the predetermined display mode.

In particular, in this embodiment, the effect content in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color after the first omen effect is executed is such that the target image continues to be displayed in blue, green, and white after the first omen effect is executed. This performance content has a lower jackpot expectation level than the performance content displayed in red display color. The effect in which the target image continues to be displayed in white after the second omen effect is executed is that the target image is continuously displayed in blue, green, and red display colors after the second omen effect is executed. This performance content has a lower level of expectation for a jackpot than the performance content. In addition, the target image is continuously displayed in white display color after the second precursor effect is executed, and the target image is continuously displayed in white display color after the first precursor effect is executed. The performance content has higher expectations for a jackpot than the performance content.

In this embodiment, as the performance content of the look-ahead performance, the performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in white display color after the first precursory performance is executed corresponds to the first performance content and the third performance content. do. In this embodiment, as the performance content of the look-ahead performance, the performance content in which the target image changes to the display colors of blue, green, and red after the first precursor performance is executed corresponds to the second performance content. In this embodiment, as the performance content of the look-ahead performance, the performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color after the second precursory performance is executed corresponds to the fourth performance content.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, a specific example of a presentation mode of various presentations including a look-ahead presentation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the special game is being executed in a low base state, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In this case, the first special pending number is "4", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending images G1 to G4 corresponding to each of the four special games whose execution is pending. is displayed. The image in progress G0 and the pending images G1 to G4 are displayed in white. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "4" to "3", the running image G0 corresponding to the currently running special game is deleted, and the running image G0 corresponding to each of the four special games whose execution is pending is deleted. The pending images G1 to G4 move.

Specifically, the first pending image G1 is moved to become the ongoing image G0. The second pending image G2 is moved to become the first pending image G1. The third pending image G3 is moved to become the second pending image G2. The fourth pending image G4 is moved to become the third pending image G3. As a result, an in-execution image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and pending images G1 to G3 corresponding to each of the three special games whose execution is on hold are displayed.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the third pending image G3. Specifically, the first precursor effect may be executed for the third pending image G3. In the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, in the first omen effect, a character image imitating the character CA is displayed, and the third pending image G3 is displayed blinking in the first display mode. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5(d), after the execution of the first precursor effect is completed, the third pending image G3 continues to display in white without changing to the specific display mode. may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(e), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 5(f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "3" to "2", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending images corresponding to each of the two special games whose execution is pending. G1 and G2 are displayed.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the second pending image G2. Specifically, the first precursor effect may be executed for the second pending image G2. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5(g), after the execution of the first precursor effect is completed, the second pending image G2 continues to display in white without changing to the specific display mode. may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(h), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending image corresponding to each of the one special game whose execution is pending. G1 is displayed.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. Specifically, the second precursor effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. In the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, in the second omen effect, a character image imitating the character CB is displayed, and the first pending image G1 is displayed blinking in the second display mode. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6(b), after the execution of the second precursor effect is finished, the first pending image G1 may change to a red display color. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(c), the production symbols are not temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, but as shown in FIG. 6(d), the production symbols are fixed and displayed as a winning symbol combination, and the special The game ends.

As shown in FIG. 6(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "1" to "0", and the currently running image G0 corresponding to the currently running special game is displayed.

Furthermore, in such a case, the image in progress G0 is continuously displayed in red. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6(f), the presentation symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination without the precursor presentation being executed, and as shown in FIG. 6(g), the presentation symbols are displayed as a jackpot symbol combination. The symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, and the special game ends.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7(a), a special game is being executed in a low base state, and performance symbols are being variably displayed in the display area 27r of the performance display device 27. In this case, the first special pending number is "4", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending images G1 to G4 corresponding to each of the four special games whose execution is pending. is displayed. The image in progress G0 and the pending images G1 to G4 are displayed in white. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "4" to "3", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending images corresponding to each of the three special games whose execution is pending. G1 to G3 are displayed.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the second pending image G2. Specifically, the first precursor effect may be executed for the second pending image G2. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(d), after the execution of the first precursor effect is finished, the second pending image G2 continues to display in white without changing to the specific display mode. may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(e), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7(f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "3" to "2", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending images corresponding to each of the two special games whose execution is pending. G1 and G2 are displayed.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. Specifically, the first precursor effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(g), after the execution of the first precursor effect is completed, the first pending image G1 may change to a green display color. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(h), the effect symbols are fixed and displayed in a wrong symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", and the running image G0 corresponding to the special game being executed and the pending image corresponding to each of the one special game whose execution is pending. G1 is displayed. In this case, the image in progress G0 is continuously displayed in green.

Further, in such a case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. Specifically, the second precursor effect may be executed for the first pending image G1. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8(b), after the execution of the second precursor effect is completed, the first pending image G1 may change to a red display color. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and as shown in FIG. 8(d), the production symbols are fixed and displayed as a winning symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been displayed as fixed and stopped are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special pending number changes from "1" to "0", and the currently running image G0 corresponding to the currently running special game is displayed.

Furthermore, in such a case, the image in progress G0 is continuously displayed in red. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the presentation symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination without the precursor presentation being executed, and as shown in FIG. 8(g), the presentation symbols are displayed as a jackpot symbol combination. The symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, and the special game ends.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process for setting a prefetch command as information specified by referring to various random numbers. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is a process that is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the first special hold number is at the upper limit, the first starting port 28 This is a process that is not executed when a game ball enters the ball.

As shown in FIG. 9, in step S101, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the regulating condition is satisfied, such as when the second special game is held in the low base state, when the high base state is in the high base state. Determine whether If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves to step S102.

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a uses the ball entering the first starting port 28 as an opportunity to at least identify whether or not the special game corresponding to the ball entering will be a jackpot before starting the special game based on the ball entering. Generate possible read-ahead commands. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special reservations, whether or not it will be a jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern, and information that can specify whether or not you will win the jackpot lottery in a high probability state. It can be said that there is.

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

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the pre-read effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The pre-read effect determination process is a process that is called every predetermined period.
As shown in FIG. 10, in step S201, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a prefetch command and a hold designation command have been input. If it is determined that the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the prefetch effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prefetch command and the hold designation command have been input, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S202.

Next, in step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the restriction conditions for the look-ahead effect are satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the input prefetch command is a hold designation command for the second special game, the prefetch effect regulation condition is satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the input prefetch command is a hold designation command for the first special game in which the first special hold count is "1", the prefetch effect regulation condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input and execution of the prefetch effect has already been determined, the prefetch effect regulation condition is not satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input and the prefetch effect has already been executed, the prefetch effect regulation condition is not satisfied.

If it is determined that the pre-read effect regulation conditions are satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-read effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-read effect regulation condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S203.

Next, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a pre-read effect lottery process to perform a pre-read effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the pre-read effect based on the input pre-read command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a pre-read effect lottery based on the input pre-read command, and determines whether or not to execute the pre-read effect as an execution mode of the pre-read effect based on the lottery result of the pre-read effect lottery.

In this embodiment, in the pre-reading performance lottery, when the input pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that results in a jackpot, the player wins with a higher probability than when the input pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that does not result in a jackpot. Therefore, it can be said that the look-ahead performance is a performance that can specify the jackpot expectation level at which the special game whose execution has been suspended becomes a jackpot.

In the pre-reading performance lottery, if the input pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that results in a winning variation pattern, the winning probability is higher than when the input pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that produces a winning variation pattern. Therefore, it can be said that the look-ahead performance is a performance that can specify the degree of expectation that the ready-to-reach performance will be executed during the execution of the special game whose execution has been suspended.

In the pre-read performance lottery, when the input pre-read command is a pre-read command with a variable pattern HP22, the winning probability is higher than when the input pre-read command is a pre-read command with a variable pattern HP21. In the pre-read performance lottery, when the input pre-read command is a pre-read command with a variable pattern HP12, the winning probability is higher than when the input pre-read command is a pre-read command with a variable pattern HP11. Therefore, it can be said that the pre-read effect is a special game whose execution is suspended, and the degree of expectation that the SR1 effect and the SR2 effect will be executed can be specified. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S204.

Next, in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the pre-read effect lottery has been won. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pre-read effect lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-read effect determination process without executing steps S205 to S214. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pre-reading effect lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an opportunity to execute the pre-read effect as an execution mode of the pre-read effect. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out decision result information regarding the pre-read effect from the sub-control RAM 41c. In this embodiment, the decision result information regarding the look-ahead effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c so as to correspond to each of the special game whose execution is suspended and the special game which is currently being executed. Based on the read decision result information, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a look-ahead effect for a special game that is to be executed before the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command among the special games whose execution is pending. Determine whether or not.

Hereinafter, among the special games whose execution is on hold, the special game corresponding to the input prefetch command may be referred to as a start-pending game. Further, among the special games whose execution is suspended, a special game that is executed before the special game corresponding to the input prefetch command may be referred to as an existing suspended game.

In this embodiment, control is performed so that a plurality of special games are not subject to the pre-read effect, but one special game is subject to the pre-read effect. Therefore, when a pre-reading effect is executed for an existing pending game, the pre-reading effect is not executed for a starting pending game. Further, the pre-read effect for the start pending game is executed in one or more special games in which the pre-read effect is not executed for the existing pending game.

If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pre-read effect is not to be executed for the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a special pre-read effect for the start pending game based on the first special pending number specified by the hold designation command. Determine the number of games.

Specifically, when the first special reservation number designated by the reservation designation command is "4", the sub-control CPU 41a reads determination result information corresponding to the first special reservation numbers "1" to "3". Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether each of the determination result information corresponding to the first special reservation numbers "1" to "3" includes information indicating that a prefetch effect is to be executed.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prefetch effect is not executed for the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the prefetch effect for the start pending game based on the fact that the first special pending number specified by the pending designation command is "4". The number of times a special game is played in which a look-ahead effect is executed is specified as three times. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect for the starting pending game where the first special pending number is "4" to the start of the game where the first special pending number is "1" to "3". Enter the command and decide.

On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pre-read effect is to be executed for the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the existing pending game based on the number of executions of the pre-read effect corresponding to the first special pending number specified by the hold designation command. The number of executions of the look-ahead performance to be executed as a target is subtracted, and the number of times of a special game in which a look-ahead performance targeted at the start pending game is executed is determined.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prefetch effect is to be performed for an existing pending game whose first special pending number is "3", the first special pending number specified by the pending designation command is "3". 4'', the number of times the special game is executed in which the prefetch effect for the start pending game is executed is specified as one. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect for the start pending game where the first special pending number is "4" to the input of the game start command where the first special pending number is "1". decide.

Further, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for a plurality of existing pending games, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading effect for the existing pending game, based on the last existing pending game for which the pre-reading effect is to be executed. Specify the number of special games to run.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the look-ahead effect will be executed for the existing pending game whose first special pending number is "1" and the existing pending game whose first special pending number is "2". In this case, the existing pending game in which the first special pending number is "2" is used as the reference. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the pre-reading effect is to be executed for an existing pending game whose first special pending number is "2", the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first special pending number specified by the pending designation command is "4". In some cases, the number of times a special game is executed in which a look-ahead performance targeting a start pending game is executed is specified as two. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the execution timing of the look-ahead effect for the starting pending game where the first special pending number is "4" to the start of the game where the first special pending number is "1" or "2". Enter the command and decide. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S206.

In step S206, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display mode of the target image corresponding to the number of special games to execute the pre-read effect, as the execution mode of the pre-read effect, based on the input pre-read command. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of target image display mode patterns in which the display mode of the target image corresponding to the number of times of the special game for executing the look-ahead effect can be specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of a plurality of types of target image display mode patterns corresponding to the number of special games for executing the look-ahead effect.

In this embodiment, when a pre-read effect is executed in a plurality of special games, the display mode pattern of the target image is determined so that the jackpot expectation level does not become low according to the order of execution. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the display mode pattern of the target image is determined so that the display mode of the target image does not change more than once when the prefetch effect is executed in a plurality of special games.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the look-ahead effect is a look-ahead command that will result in a jackpot variation, the probability is higher than when it is a look-ahead command that will result in a miss reach variation. Then, a display mode pattern with a display color with a high expectation of a jackpot is determined. When the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the look-ahead effect is a look-ahead command that results in a winning reach variation, the sub-control CPU 41a expects a jackpot with a higher probability than when it is a look-ahead command that causes a winning reach variation. A display mode pattern that provides a display color with a high degree of color is determined. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher probability that when the pre-read command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-read effect is the pre-read command that becomes the variable pattern HP22, than when it is the pre-read command that becomes the variable pattern HP21. , determine a display mode pattern that provides a display color with a high expectation of a jackpot. When the pre-reading command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is the pre-reading command with the variable pattern HP12, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the case where the pre-reading command with the variable pattern HP11 is the pre-reading command. Determine a display mode pattern that provides a highly anticipated display color.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the execution timing of the look-ahead effect for the start pending game where the first special pending number is "4" to the start of the game where the first special pending number is "1" to "3". If it is determined that a command is to be input, the display mode of the target image corresponding to each input of the game start command for which the first special reservation number is "1" to "3" is determined. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a white display color as the display mode of the target image corresponding to the input of the game start command in which the first special reservation number is "3" or "2", and the first special reservation number is "3" or "2". The display color of green is determined as the display mode of the target image corresponding to the input of the game start command of "1". When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S207.

In step S207, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the input prefetch command and the display mode of the target image determined in step S206, the execution mode of the prefetch effect corresponds to the number of special games in which the prefetch effect is to be executed. Determine the type of omen performance to be performed. In this embodiment, when the pre-read effect is executed in a plurality of special games, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of precursor effect for each of the plurality of special games in which the pre-read effect is to be executed.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when a performance content in which the display mode of the target image changes is determined in a special game in which a look-ahead performance is executed, a performance content in which the display mode of the target image does not change is determined. The second omen performance is determined with a higher probability than the actual case. Therefore, it can be said that the precursor performance is a performance that can specify the degree of expectation that the display mode of the target image will change.

When the pre-reading command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is a pre-reading command that will result in a jackpot variation, the sub-control CPU 41a will issue a second omen with a higher probability than when the pre-reading command that corresponds to a special game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is a pre-reading command that will result in a missed reach variation. Decide on the performance. Therefore, it can be said that the precursor performance is a performance that can specify the jackpot expectation level of the special game whose execution has been put on hold.

If the pre-read command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-read effect is a pre-read command that will result in a missed reach variation, the sub-control CPU 41a will issue a second omen with a higher probability than when it is a pre-read command that will result in a missed reach variation. Decide on the performance. Therefore, it can be said that the precursor performance is a performance that can specify the degree of expectation that the ready-to-reach performance will be executed during the execution of the special game whose execution has been put on hold.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher probability that when the pre-read command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pre-read effect is the pre-read command that becomes the variable pattern HP22, than when it is the pre-read command that becomes the variable pattern HP21. Decide on the second omen performance. If the prefetch command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the prefetch effect is a prefetch command that has a variable pattern HP12, the sub control CPU 41a has a higher probability of executing the second Determine the omen performance. Therefore, it can be said that the precursor performance is a performance that can specify the degree of expectation that the SR1 performance and the SR2 performance will be executed in the special game whose execution has been suspended.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of white as the display mode of the target image corresponding to the input of the game start command in which the first special pending number is "3" or "2", the sub-control CPU 41a may display the first omen effect. decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of green as the display color of the target image corresponding to the input of the game start command in which the first special reservation number is "1", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second omen effect. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S208.

In step S208, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the determination result (for example, whether or not the pre-read effect can be executed, the trigger for executing the pre-read effect, the display mode of the target image, the type of precursor effect, etc.) in the sub-control RAM 41c, and in step The process moves to S209. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution mode of the pre-read effect and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In step S209, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether there is a predetermined performance content in the pre-read performance content for the existing pending game, based on the determination result information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this embodiment, the predetermined performance content is a performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in white display color after the precursory performance is executed, and when the prefetch performance is executed in multiple special games. is an effect in which a precursor effect is executed, but the target image continues to be displayed in white until the end.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that there is no predetermined performance content in the performance content of the pre-read performance for the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-read performance determination process without executing steps S210 to S214. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that there is a predetermined performance content in the performance content of the pre-read performance for the existing pending game, the process proceeds to step S210. In this embodiment, in step S209, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that there are a plurality of existing pending games that are subject to the pre-reading effect, based on the determination result information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a Regardless of the performance content of the pre-read performance for the suspended game, a negative determination is made and the pre-read performance determination process is ended.

In step S210, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether an opportunity to perform a pre-reading effect targeting an existing pending game has arrived. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the execution start flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and based on the value, determines whether an opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has arrived.

This execution start flag is set as valid when execution of the pre-read effect has been decided and execution of the pre-read effect has been started. Further, this execution start flag is a flag that is set as invalid when a special game that is a target of the pre-read effect is started after the execution of the pre-read effect has been started. For example, if it is decided to execute a pre-reading effect when the first special pending number is "4", and when the pre-reading effect is executed when the first special pending number is "1" to "3" In addition, the execution start flag is set to be valid upon input of a game start command in which the first special pending number of the special game that is the target of the look-ahead effect becomes "3". On the other hand, the execution start flag is set to be invalid upon input of a game start command in which the first special pending number of the special game that is the target of the look-ahead effect becomes "0".

In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the execution start flag, and when the execution of the pre-read effect has been decided and the execution of the pre-read effect has been started, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has arrived. judge. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that an opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has not arrived when execution of the pre-read effect has been decided but execution of the pre-read effect has not been started. In addition, in this embodiment, when execution of the prefetch effect is not determined, since a negative determination is made in step S209, the process does not proceed to step S210.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has arrived, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-read effect determination process without executing steps S211 to S214. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the opportunity to perform the pre-reading effect has not arrived, the process proceeds to step S211.

In step S211, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input prefetch command and the prefetch command corresponding to the existing pending game for which it has been decided to execute the prefetch effect with predetermined effect content. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to determination result information determined based on the input prefetch command. When this process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves to step S212.

In step S212, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a modified lottery process that performs a modified lottery based on the reference result referred to in step S211. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery to change the look-ahead effect based on the change lottery table shown in FIG. 11, and proceeds to step S213.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the modified lottery table, the performance contents of the look-ahead performance in the existing hold game, the fluctuation pattern in the existing hold game, the performance contents of the look-ahead performance in the start hold game, the fluctuation pattern in the start hold game, The content of change in the look-ahead performance in the existing suspended game is associated with a determination value for determining the content of change.

The presentation content of the look-ahead presentation in the existing pending game can be specified from the decision result information corresponding to the existing pending game. The fluctuation pattern in the existing pending game can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the existing pending game. The performance content of the look-ahead performance in the start-pending game can be specified from the decision result information corresponding to the start-pending game. The fluctuation pattern in the start-pending game can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the start-pending game.

Specifically, when the performance content of the look-ahead performance in the existing pending game is determined to be a performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color after the precursory performance is executed, a change lottery is performed. It looks like this. In addition to this, the content of the prefetch effect based on the input prefetch command is determined to be a effect in which the target image changes to a blue, green, or red display color (indicated as "blue or higher" in the figure). When the change is made, a change lottery will be held.

Changes to the look-ahead performance in the existing pending game may be determined with different probabilities based on the variation pattern in the existing pending game and the variation pattern in the start pending game. In addition, in FIG. 11, the probabilities that changes to the look-ahead effect will be determined in the existing pending game are indicated by a double circle mark indicating an extremely high probability, a circle mark indicating a high probability, and a triangle mark indicating a low probability. The items that have not been determined are marked with a horizontal line.

Specifically, when the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP21, HP22, and the variation pattern in the start pending game is variation pattern HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22, the target image is displayed in a display color of blue or higher. The content of the performance that changes is determined with an extremely higher probability than that of no change.

When the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP12, and the variation pattern in the start pending game is variation pattern HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22, the effect content in which the target image changes to a display color of blue or higher is as follows. determined with higher probability than no change.

In addition, when the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP21, HP22, the target image changes to a display color of blue or higher with a higher probability than when the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP12. is determined. When the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP12, no change is determined with a higher probability than when the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP21, HP22.

When the variation pattern in the existing pending game is variation pattern HP01, HP02, HP11, and the variation pattern in the start pending game is variation pattern HP21, HP22, non-execution of the look-ahead effect is determined with a higher probability than no change. be done.

When the variation patterns in the existing pending game are variation patterns HP01, HP02, and HP11, and the variation patterns in the start pending game are variation patterns HP11 and HP12, no change is determined.

Further, when the fluctuation patterns in the existing pending game are fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, and HP11, and when the fluctuation patterns in the starting pending game are fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22, the fluctuation patterns in the starting pending game are fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12. The non-execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than when the prefetch effect is executed. When the fluctuation pattern in the existing pending game is fluctuation pattern HP01, HP02, HP11, when the fluctuation pattern in the starting pending game is fluctuation pattern HP11, HP12, the fluctuation pattern in the starting pending game is the fluctuation pattern HP21, HP22. There is also a high probability that no change will be made.

In step S213, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the modified lottery has been won. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the modified lottery has been won when the lottery result of the modified lottery is other than "no change". The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the modified lottery has not been won when the lottery result of the modified lottery is unchanged. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the changed lottery has not been won, the pre-read effect determination process is ended without executing step S214. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the change lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S214, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the existing pending game to decision result information indicating the change content after the change, as the decision result information of the look-ahead presentation of the existing pending game, based on the result of the change lottery in step S212. Change the execution mode of the game's look-ahead effect.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to change the performance content of the look-ahead performance of the existing pending game based on the result of the change lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display of the target image to be finally displayed, as in step S206. The display mode pattern of the target image is determined again so that the color is one of the display colors other than white (blue, green, and red). Further, in the same way as in step S207, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of precursor effect for each of the special games in which the look-ahead effect is executed, based on the re-determined display mode pattern of the target image. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the re-determined decision result information as the decision result information of the pre-read effect of the existing pending game.

When it is determined based on the result of the change lottery to not execute the pre-read effect of the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the non-execution of the pre-read effect of the existing pending game as the decision result information of the pre-read effect of the existing pending game. Update the decision result information shown. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the execution mode of the look-ahead effect of the existing pending game based on the result of the change lottery.

Furthermore, when it is determined based on the result of the change lottery to not execute the pre-read effect for the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the decision result information of the pre-read effect for the start pending game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect for the start pending game, as in step S205. In this case, in the present embodiment, the execution mode of the pre-read effect of the existing pending game is changed to non-execution, so that there is no existing pending game in which the pre-read effect is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prefetch effect will not be executed for the existing pending game, and determines to input the next game start command as a trigger for executing the prefetch effect for the start pending game.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prefetch effect is to be performed for an existing pending game whose first special pending number is "3", the first special pending number specified by the pending designation command is "3". 4'', the number of times the special game is executed in which the prefetch effect for the start pending game is executed is specified as one. Then, as a result of the change lottery, if the execution mode of the look-ahead effect targeted at the existing pending game whose first special pending number is "3" is changed to non-execution, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the existing pending game. It is determined that the prefetch effect will not be executed as the target. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of times of the special game to execute the look-ahead effect for the start pending game to 3 based on the fact that the first special pending number specified by the pending designation command is "4". Identify. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect for the starting pending game where the first special pending number is "4" to the start of the game where the first special pending number is "1" to "3". Enter the command and decide again. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect for the start pending game where the first special pending number is "4" from the input of the game start command where the first special pending number is "1". The input is changed to a game start command in which the first special reservation number is "1" to "3".

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the display mode of the target image in the same manner as in step S206. The sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the type of omen effect in the same way as in step S207. Then, when it is determined based on the result of the change lottery to non-execute the pre-reading performance of the existing pending game, the sub-control CPU 41a provides non-execution of the pre-reading performance of the starting pending game as decision result information of the pre-reading performance of the starting pending game. Update decision result information indicating execution.

In this manner, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the execution mode of the pre-read effect of the start pending game when changing the pre-read effect of the existing pending game to non-execution based on the result of the change lottery. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-read effect determination process.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the performance mode. The execution mode of the performance includes whether or not the performance can be executed, the opportunity for performing the performance, and the content of the performance. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution mode of the look-ahead effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the special game. The execution mode of the look-ahead performance includes whether or not the look-ahead performance can be executed, the trigger for executing the look-ahead performance, and the performance content of the look-ahead performance, and the performance content of the look-ahead performance includes the type of precursor performance and the display mode of the target image. .

In particular, in this embodiment, after determining the execution mode of the pre-read effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution mode of the pre-read effect based on the execution mode of the pre-read effect, triggered by the suspension of execution of the special game. When the change condition for change is satisfied, the execution mode of the prefetch effect can be changed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls when the change condition is satisfied after the execution mode of the look-ahead effect in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color after the precursor effect is executed is determined. , the execution mode of the look-ahead effect can be changed to an execution mode of a look-ahead effect in which the target image changes to a display color of blue or higher.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the change condition is satisfied after the execution mode of the look-ahead effect in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color after the first precursor effect is executed is determined. Sometimes, the execution mode of the pre-read effect can be changed to non-execution of the pre-read effect.

Further, step S214 is executed on the condition that a prefetch command and a suspension designation command are input in step S201, and that a prefetch effect is executed in an existing pending game in step S209. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the change condition is such that when the execution of another special game is put on hold while the execution of an existing pending game for which execution of a look-ahead effect has been decided is put on hold, the input of a look-ahead command is required. It is possible to establish this as an opportunity.

Further, in this embodiment, step S214 is executed on the condition that the predetermined performance content is determined as the performance content of the look-ahead performance for the existing pending game in step S209. For this reason, in this embodiment, the change condition is that the target image is continuously displayed in white display color until the end after the precursory effect is executed, as the content of the look-ahead effect for the existing pending game. This can be true if the content has been determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, step S214 is executed on the condition that the trigger for executing the prefetch effect targeting the existing pending game has not arrived in step S210. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the change condition can be established when it has been decided to execute a prefetch effect targeting an existing pending game, but the opportunity to execute the prefetch effect targeting an existing pending game has not arrived. It is.

Further, in this embodiment, step S214 is executed on the condition that the modified lottery has been won in steps S212 and S213. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the change condition can be established when the change lottery is won. In particular, in this embodiment, when it is decided to execute a look-ahead effect targeting an existing pending game, the possibility that the change condition will be met depends on whether or not the existing pending game becomes a jackpot. The probability of success differs depending on whether the game results in a jackpot or not.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes the pre-read performance determination process corresponds to the performance determination means. In this embodiment, the existing pending game in which it is determined that the pre-read effect is executed corresponds to the predetermined symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the change condition for changing the look-ahead effect corresponds to the specific condition. In this embodiment, the timing at which the prefetch command is input corresponds to the predetermined timing. In this embodiment, the modified lottery corresponds to the predetermined lottery.

In a process different from the pre-read effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads decision result information from the sub-control RAM 41c, and performs control to execute the pre-read effect based on the decision result information. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute a precursor effect on the target image after moving the pending image in response to the input of the game start command. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the target image in the determined display mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, an explanation will be given of an execution mode in which various effects including a look-ahead effect are executed.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), the first special game is started at a timing indicated by the symbol T10. At the timing when the first special game starts, the first special pending number is "2", and execution of two special games is pending. The first special game is a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP01. In this case, it is determined that the look-ahead effect will not be executed for the second special game where the first special reservation number is "1" and the third special game where the first special reservation number is "2". There is.

At the timing shown by code T11, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 during the execution of the first special game, the first special reservation number changes from "2" to "3", and the third special game is started. execution is suspended. In this case, as a pre-read command based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, a pre-read command that can specify the fluctuation pattern HP12 may be input to the sub-control CPU 41a. Furthermore, execution of a pre-read effect may be determined for a special game based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28. Then, as the performance content of the look-ahead performance, a performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color until the end after the precursory performance is executed may be determined. Furthermore, at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when there is no existing pending game for which a pre-read effect is executed and the execution of the second and third special games is started, a pre-read effect for the fourth special game is executed. It is decided that

Next, at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 during the execution of the first special game, the first special reservation number changes from "3" to "4", and 4 The execution of the special game will be suspended. In this case, as a pre-read command based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, a pre-read command that can specify the fluctuation pattern HP22 may be input to the sub-control CPU 41a. Furthermore, execution of a pre-read effect may be determined for a special game based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 28. Then, as the performance content of the look-ahead performance, a performance content in which the target image changes to a red display color after the precursory performance is executed may be determined. In addition, it has been decided to execute a pre-reading effect targeting the special game with the first special reservation number "3", and when the execution of the fourth special game starts, the execution will target the fifth special game. It is determined that a prefetch effect will be executed.

Furthermore, although it has been decided to execute a pre-read effect for the special game with the first special reservation number "3", the opportunity to execute the pre-read effect indicated by reference numeral T13, which will be described later, has not arrived. The predetermined performance content is the performance content of the look-ahead performance for the special game with the first special reservation number "3". In such a situation, if the conditions for changing the look-ahead effect targeting the special game with the first special hold number "3" are met, the execution mode of the look-ahead effect targeting the special game with the first special hold number "3" is established. is changed. In this case, the performance content of the look-ahead performance targeted at the special game with the first special reservation number "3" is changed to the performance content in which the target image changes to green after the precursory performance is executed.

Next, at a timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the first special game is lost, the first special game ends, and the second special game starts. At the timing when the second special game starts, the first special pending number changes from "4" to "3", and execution of three special games is pending. The second special game is a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP01. In this case, a look-ahead effect is executed for a special game in which the first special reservation number is "2". Specifically, after the precursor effect is executed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "2", the target image is continuously displayed in white display color.

Next, at the timing shown by reference numeral T14, the second special game ends, the second special game ends, and the third special game starts. At the timing when the third special game starts, the first special pending number changes from "3" to "2", and execution of two special games is pending. The third special game is a special game based on the variation pattern HP01. In this case, a look-ahead effect is executed for a special game in which the first special reservation number is "1". Specifically, after the precursor effect is executed for a target image whose first special reservation number is "1", the target image is displayed so as to change from a white display color to a green display color. .

Next, at the timing shown by reference numeral T15, the third special game is lost, the third special game ends, and the fourth special game starts. At the timing when the fourth special game starts, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "1", and execution of one special game is pending. The fourth special game is a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP12. In this case, the image being executed continues to be displayed in green. Further, a look-ahead effect is executed for a special game in which the first special reservation number is "1". Specifically, after the precursor effect is executed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "1", the target image is displayed in such a way that the display color changes from white to red. .

Next, at the timing shown by reference numeral T16, the fourth special game is lost, the fourth special game ends, and the fifth special game starts. At the timing when the fifth special game starts, the first special pending number changes from "1" to "0", and the execution of the special game is not pending. The fifth special game is a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP22. In this case, the image being executed continues to be displayed in red. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T17, the fifth special game becomes a jackpot, and the fifth special game ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, a pre-read command that can specify the fluctuation pattern HP01 is sent to the sub-control CPU 41a as a pre-read command based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. may also be entered. In this situation, at the timing indicated by code T12, when the change condition for the look-ahead effect that targets the special game with the first special reservation number "3" is met, the special game with the first special reservation number "3" is targeted. There are also cases where the look-ahead effect is changed to non-execution.

Then, by changing the look-ahead effect targeted at the special game with the first special reservation number "3" to non-execution, the opportunity to execute the look-ahead performance targeted at the special game with the first special reservation number "4" is changed. Be changed. Specifically, at the timing indicated by the symbol T13, when there is no existing pending game for which a pre-reading effect is executed and execution of the second to fourth special games is started, a pre-reading effect targeting the fifth special game is executed. is decided to be executed.

Next, at a timing indicated by reference numeral T13, a look-ahead effect is executed for a special game in which the first special pending number is "3". Specifically, after the precursor effect is performed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "3", the target image is continuously displayed in white display color. Next, at the timing indicated by code T14, after a precursor effect is executed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "2", the target image is continuously displayed in white display color. . Next, at the timing indicated by code T15, after the precursor effect is executed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "1", the target image changes from the white display color to the red display color. will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), the game ball does not enter the first starting port 28 at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and at the timing indicated by the symbol T18 during the execution of the second special game. When a game ball further enters the first starting port 28, the first special pending number changes from "2" to "3", and execution of the special game three times is suspended. In this case, at the timing indicated by symbol T13, the pre-read effect is being executed for the special game in which the first special reservation number is "2", and the opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has arrived. Therefore, the conditions for changing the look-ahead performance for the special game where the first special reservation number is "2" are not satisfied. In this case, at the timing indicated by code T14, after the precursor effect is executed for the target image whose first special reservation number is "1", the target image is continuously displayed in white display color. .

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) The execution mode of the look-ahead performance includes whether or not the look-ahead performance can be executed, the trigger for executing the look-ahead performance, and the content of the performance of the look-ahead performance. When the execution of the start-pending game is suspended, an execution mode of a look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation level of the start-pending game is determined. Further, after that, when a change condition for the pre-read effect is satisfied based on the determined execution form of the pre-read effect, the execution form of the pre-read effect can be changed. Therefore, while alerting the player to the fulfillment of the conditions for changing the pre-read effect, it is possible to heighten expectations for the execution mode of the pre-read effect, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(2) The condition for changing the look-ahead effect can be satisfied when the execution of the start pending game is suspended while the execution of the existing pending game is suspended. Therefore, while the execution of the existing pending game is on hold, expectations for the execution of the start pending game to be further put on hold can be increased, and interest in the game can be improved.

(3) The condition for changing the look-ahead effect is that after the foreshadowing effect is executed, the target image is continuously displayed in white until the end, as the effect of the look-ahead effect that indicates the expectation of a jackpot in the existing pending game. This can be established when the content of the performance is determined. For this reason, if the target image is continuously displayed in white display color after the foreshadowing effect is executed, as the effect of the look-ahead effect that indicates the expectation level of jackpot in the existing pending game, In addition, the mode of execution of the pre-read effect can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In particular, when the change conditions for the look-ahead effect are met, the target image will be displayed in a white display color until the end after the foreshadowing effect is executed. It is possible to change the presentation content to display the target image in a display color of blue or higher. Therefore, when the conditions for changing the look-ahead performance are met, the performance content of the look-ahead performance can be changed to a performance with a high expectation of a jackpot, and while the conditions for changing the look-ahead performance are satisfied, the performance content of the look-ahead performance is It is possible to increase expectations regarding the execution mode, and to improve interest in the game.

(5) The condition for changing the pre-read effect can be satisfied when execution of the pre-read effect has been decided, but the opportunity to execute the pre-read effect has not arrived. Therefore, even when the opportunity to execute the pre-reading effect has not arrived, the execution mode of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined can be changed, the performance effect of the pre-reading effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. can be achieved.

(6) The change condition for the look-ahead effect can be established if the change lottery is won. Therefore, while alerting the player to winning the modified lottery, it is possible to heighten expectations for the execution mode of the pre-read performance, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(7) The change condition for the look-ahead performance is established with different probabilities depending on whether the existing pending game becomes a jackpot or not. Therefore, while making the player pay attention to whether or not the existing pending game will be a jackpot, it is possible to heighten expectations for the execution mode of the pre-read effect, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(8) The change condition of the look-ahead effect is established with different probabilities depending on whether the start pending game becomes a jackpot or not. Therefore, while making the player pay attention to whether or not the start pending game will result in a jackpot, it is possible to heighten expectations for the execution mode of the pre-read performance, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the pre-read effect may be executed for at least a special game whose execution is suspended, and in addition to this, the pre-read effect may be executed for a special game that is currently being executed. . As a specific example, the display mode of the running image may change upon the start of a special game. Further, for example, while a special game is being executed, the display mode of the running image may change. In other words, at least the pending image may be a specific image, and the ongoing image may also be a specific image. Further, for example, while a special game is being executed, the running image may not be displayed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined timing for changing the execution mode of the prefetch effect may be an existing pending game that is executed before the start pending game, even if it is not the input timing of the prefetch command corresponding to the start pending game. It may be the input timing of a game start command corresponding to. Alternatively, it may be at any timing during the execution of an existing pending game that is executed before the starting pending game.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when it is decided to execute a prefetch effect targeting a start pending game based on the input of a prefetch command, when there is no existing pending game for which the prefetch effect is executed, the prefetch effect is executed for a start pending game. The trigger for executing the look-ahead effect may be the input of a second or subsequent game start command. Furthermore, for example, the first game start command input and the second and subsequent game start command inputs may be determined by lottery.

- In the above embodiment, the display mode pattern of the target image may be determined so that the display mode of the target image changes two or more times, for example, when a prefetch effect is executed in a plurality of special games. In other words, the display mode of the reserved image may change in multiple stages.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a prefetch effect is executed, the input of a prefetch command may trigger a pending image corresponding to the prefetch command to be displayed in a specific display mode.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the second precursor effect is executed, the target image changes and the target image does not need to change. For example, there may be one type of omen effect, or three or more types.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the performance content of the precursory performance may be a performance content that accompanies the target image, or a performance content that does not accompany the target image. Further, for example, the performance content of the omen performance may be a performance content in which the target image can be specified, or a performance content in which the target image cannot be specified.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a look-ahead effect is executed, a precursor effect may not be executed and the display mode of the target image may change. Furthermore, for example, it may be a look-ahead effect in which the precursor effect is not executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the change condition for the look-ahead effect is met, the effect content in which the target image is displayed in white after the second precursor effect is executed will be changed after the first precursor effect is executed. The effect content may be changed to display the target image in a white display color. In other words, after the performance content with high expectation of jackpot is determined as the performance content of the look-ahead performance that suggests the expectation level of jackpot of the existing pending game, when the change condition of the look-ahead performance is satisfied, the performance content of the look-ahead performance is changed to The performance content may be changed to one with a low expectation of a jackpot.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the performance content in which the target image is continuously displayed in a white display color until the end, even if the performance content in which the target image changes to a display color of blue or higher is the predetermined performance content. good. Furthermore, for example, even if the effect in which the target image is displayed in a white display color until the end is not the predetermined effect, the effect in which the target image changes to a display color of blue or higher is the predetermined effect. You can. Further, for example, the look-ahead effect may not be executed with the effect content in which the target image is displayed in a white display color until the end.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the modified lottery may be won with the same probability depending on whether or not the existing pending game in which the look-ahead effect is executed becomes a jackpot. For example, it is possible to win the modified lottery with the same probability in the variation pattern of the existing pending game in which the look-ahead effect is executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the change lottery may be won with the same probability depending on whether or not the start pending game in which the look-ahead effect is executed becomes a jackpot. For example, a change lottery may be won with the same probability in a variation pattern of a start-up suspension game in which a look-ahead effect is executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the modified lottery may be won with different probabilities depending on the performance content of the pre-read performance for the existing pending game. For example, the change lottery may be won with different probabilities depending on the content of the look-ahead performance for the start hold game.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the contents of the change to the existing pending game due to the fulfillment of the change condition include at least one of changing to blue or higher, changing to non-execution, and not changing. Bye.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the performance content of the look-ahead performance in the existing hold game, the fluctuation pattern in the existing hold game, the performance content of the look-ahead performance in the start hold game, the fluctuation pattern in the start hold game, and the fluctuation pattern in the existing hold game. The change lottery may be performed based on at least one of the changed contents of the look-ahead presentation.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when a prefetch effect targeting an existing pending game is executed, the condition for changing the prefetch effect can be established on the condition that the target image is displayed in a white display mode. There may be. For example, when a look-ahead effect targeting an existing pending game is executed, a change condition for the look-ahead effect may be established on the condition that the target image is not displayed in a display mode of blue or higher. In other words, the change condition of the pre-read effect may be satisfied when the opportunity to perform the pre-read effect for the existing pending game, in which the target image is displayed in a display mode of blue or higher, has not arrived.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the change condition of the look-ahead effect may be satisfied without being based on the lottery result of the change lottery, and the change lottery does not need to be performed. For example, the condition for changing the pre-read effect may be satisfied regardless of the content of the pre-read effect for the existing pending game. For example, the change condition for the prefetch effect may be established not by the input of the prefetch command but by the input of the game start command.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the conditions for changing the look-ahead effect targeting an existing pending game are met, the execution mode of the look-ahead effect includes whether or not the look-ahead effect can be executed, the trigger for executing the look-ahead effect, and the read-ahead effect. At least one of the presentation contents of the presentation may be changed.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, before it is decided to execute the pre-read effect for the start pending game, the execution mode of the pre-read effect for the existing pending game may be changed. For example, after it has been decided to execute a look-ahead effect targeting a start-pending game, but before the execution trigger and content of the look-ahead effect to be executed targeting a start-pending game are determined, an existing hold game may be executed. The execution mode of the target look-ahead effect may be changed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, if there are a plurality of existing pending games for which it has been decided to perform a pre-reading effect with predetermined presentation contents, a change lottery is performed for each existing pending game for which it has been decided to perform a pre-reading effect with predetermined presentation contents. It's okay to be hurt. In other words, when it is decided to execute a pre-reading effect for a starting pending game, the pre-reading effect is executed with predetermined presentation content in both the first existing pending game and the second existing pending game that are executed before the starting pending game. When it has been determined that the game will be executed, a modified lottery may be held for both the first existing pending game and the second existing pending game. This first existing pending game is executed before the second existing pending game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution mode of the look-ahead performance that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the first regulation pending game when the execution of the first regulation pending game is suspended. Then, when the execution of the second existing pending game is suspended while the execution of the first existing pending game is suspended, the sub-control CPU 41a generates a look-ahead effect that indicates the jackpot expectation level of the second existing pending game. Decide on the execution mode. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a look-ahead reading that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the starting pending game when the execution of the starting pending game is suspended while the execution of the first existing pending game and the second existing pending game is suspended. Decide how the performance will be executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first existing pending game when the conditions for changing the pre-reading effect targeting the first existing pending game are satisfied and the changing conditions for the pre-reading effect targeting the second existing pending game are satisfied. It is possible to change the execution mode of the look-ahead effect targeting the pending game and the execution mode of the look-ahead effect targeting the second existing pending game. In this way, when the execution of the first existing pending game and the execution of the second existing pending game are suspended, if the change condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied, the expectation level of the jackpot of the first existing pending game is suggested. It is possible to change the execution mode of the look-ahead performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the second existing pending game. Therefore, for both the first existing pending game and the second existing pending game whose execution is pending, it is possible to change the execution mode of the look-ahead effect that indicates the expectation level of a jackpot, and change the execution mode of the look-ahead effect. It is possible to provide variety in terms of game play, and to improve interest in the game. In this case, the first existing pending game corresponds to the first predetermined symbol variation game, and the second existing pending game corresponds to the second predetermined symbol variation game.

- In the above embodiment, for example, prefetch effects may be executed in duplicate. In this case, the display mode of the first target image and the display mode of the second target image may change at the same timing. For example, a precursor effect corresponding to the first target image and a precursor effect corresponding to the second target image may be executed at the same timing.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the prefetch effect has already been executed, the regulation condition for the prefetch effect may be satisfied. Further, for example, even when the regulation condition for the look-ahead effect targeted at the starting pending game is met, the change condition for the look-ahead effect targeted at the existing pending game may be satisfied.

- In the above embodiment, for example, in the pre-read effect lottery, if the input pre-read command is a pre-read command that results in a jackpot, the larger the first special reservation number specified by the reservation designation command, the higher the probability of winning. Good too.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the input prefetch command is a prefetch command that results in a jackpot, the execution mode of the prefetch effect is determined so that there is a high possibility that the number of special games that cause the prefetch effect to be executed will be large. may be done. In other words, the look-ahead effect may be such that the larger the number of consecutive executions, the more the special game becomes a jackpot, and the degree of jackpot expectation can be specified.

- In the above embodiment, the pre-read effect is not executed in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the pre-read effect may be executed also in the second special game.
- In the above embodiment, the prefetch effect is executed in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the prefetch effect may be executed in the high base state, or a combination thereof may be used.

- In the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 28; however, the pre-reading effect is not limited to this, and for example, when a game ball enters the second starting port 29, A prefetch effect may be executed as a trigger, or a combination thereof may be used.

- In the above embodiment, for example, another pre-reading effect other than the pending change effect may be adopted as the specific effect. As a specific example of another look-ahead effect, before the execution of the special game that is the target of suggesting the jackpot expectation level starts, even if the target special game is identifiable, it is not possible to specify the target special game. Good too. For example, before the execution of a special game that is a target for suggesting the jackpot expectation level is started, the jackpot expectation level may be suggested based on the number of consecutive special games in which the background image is displayed as a special background image. Further, for example, the pre-read effect may be executed by at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27. Further, for example, the pre-read effect may be executed on a display device other than the effect display device 27, or may not be executed on the effect display device 27.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(b) It is characterized in that it can be established if a person wins a predetermined lottery.
(b) The possibility of success in the predetermined symbol variation game differs depending on whether or not the predetermined symbol variation game results in a jackpot.

(c) When the execution of the first predetermined symbol variation game is suspended, determine the execution mode of a specific effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first predetermined symbol variation game, and the execution of the first predetermined symbol variation game is suspended. When the execution of the second predetermined symbol variation game is suspended in a suspended state, an execution mode of a specific performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the second predetermined symbol variation game is determined, and then the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, the execution mode of the specific performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the first predetermined symbol variation game and the execution mode of the specific production that suggests the jackpot expectation level of the second predetermined symbol variation game are changed at a predetermined timing. It is characterized by being able to

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A gaming machine in which execution of a symbol variation game can be suspended upon entry of a game ball into a starting means, and a winning game is awarded after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
Direction determining means for determining the execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means,
The execution mode of the performance includes at least the performance content of the performance among the performance execution possibility, the execution opportunity of the performance, and the performance content of the performance,
The effect execution means includes an image display means for displaying an image,
The image display means is capable of displaying a specific image that can at least identify a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended;
The winning display results include specific display results,
The performance execution means can execute a specific performance,
The specific performance is an expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game by displaying a specific image in a predetermined display mode on the image display means that can identify the symbol variation game whose execution is pending. It is a performance that suggests a degree, and before the specific image is displayed in the predetermined display mode in the specific performance, a precursory performance can be performed,
The production contents of the specific production include a first production content and a second production content,
The first performance content is a performance content in which the specific image is displayed in a display mode with a lower expectation level for displaying the specific display result than the second performance content,
The performance determining means determines the performance content of a specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended, and The first performance content is determined as the performance content, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the performance content of the specific performance can be changed from the first performance content to the second performance content at a predetermined timing,
In the specific performance, the same precursory performance can be executed regardless of whether the performance content of the specific performance is either the first performance content or the second performance content,
The production contents of the specific production include a third production content and a fourth production content,
The fourth performance content is a performance content that has a higher degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed than the third performance content,
The specific condition can be established when the fourth performance content is determined by the performance determining means as the performance content of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game. ,
The performance determining means determines the fourth performance content as a performance content of a specific performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the fourth performance content is A gaming machine that can change execution of a specific performance to non-execution of the specific performance . A gaming machine in which execution of a symbol variation game can be suspended upon entry of a game ball into a starting means, and a winning game is awarded after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
Direction determining means for determining the execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means,
The execution mode of the performance includes at least the performance content of the performance among the performance execution possibility, the execution opportunity of the performance, and the performance content of the performance,
The effect execution means includes an image display means for displaying an image,
The image display means is capable of displaying a specific image that can at least identify a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended;
The winning display results include specific display results,
The performance execution means can execute a specific performance,
The specific performance is an expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the symbol variation game by displaying a specific image in a predetermined display mode on the image display means that can identify the symbol variation game whose execution is pending. It is a performance that suggests a degree, and before the specific image is displayed in the predetermined display mode in the specific performance, a precursory performance can be performed,
The production contents of the specific production include a first production content and a second production content,
The first performance content is a performance content in which the specific image is displayed in a display mode with a lower expectation level for displaying the specific display result than the second performance content,
The performance determining means determines the performance content of a specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended, and The first performance content is determined as the performance content, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the performance content of the specific performance can be changed from the first performance content to the second performance content at a predetermined timing,
In the specific performance, the same precursory performance can be performed regardless of whether the performance content of the specific performance is either the first performance content or the second performance content,
The specific condition is that it has been decided to execute a specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game, and the expectation level that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game. A gaming machine that can be realized when an opportunity to execute a specific performance that suggests the above has not arrived . A gaming machine in which execution of a symbol variation game can be suspended upon entry of a game ball into a starting means, and a winning game is awarded after a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
Direction determining means for determining the execution mode of the performance in the performance execution means,
The execution mode of the performance includes at least the performance content of the performance and the execution opportunity of the performance among the performance execution possibility, the performance execution opportunity, and the performance content of the performance,
The winning display results include specific display results,
The performance execution means can execute a specific performance,
The specific performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in a symbol variation game whose execution is on hold;
The production determining means determines an execution mode of a specific production that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific display result will be displayed in the predetermined symbol variation game when the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended;
The production determining means is configured to determine the performance when a specific condition is satisfied based on the execution mode of the specific production when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended while the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is suspended. It is possible to change the execution trigger of a specific performance at a predetermined timing,
In the gaming machine, the predetermined timing is a timing at which the predetermined symbol variation game that was put on hold immediately before the symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the specific condition is started.

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