JP6867765B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

In such a game machine, after the character as a suggestion image suggesting that the hold change is performed is displayed over a plurality of variable displays, the hold display is displayed by executing an action effect acting on the hold display. There was something that changed the display mode (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-79524

However, in the game machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the character itself as a suggestion image for performing a pending change does not change, so that it is not interesting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in a process before executing an action effect.

(A) A gaming machine that displays fluctuations and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means that can display specific display about variable display,
A suggestion image display means capable of displaying a suggestion image related to a change in the display mode of the specific display in an area different from the display area of the specific display.
A first action effect that changes the display mode of the specific display by acting on the specific display, and a second effect that the display mode of the specific display does not change even if the suggestion image is applied to the specific display. An action effect execution means capable of executing an action effect including an action effect,
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage information,
Among the specific displays, a hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored by the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
Among the specific displays, a variation-corresponding display means capable of displaying the variation-corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display, and a variation-corresponding display means.
Among the first action effects, the hold display mode change that changes the mode of the hold display before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed, and the change correspondence display mode is changed during the execution of the variable display. At least one of the display mode changes with the variable display mode change to be performed is executed at any one of a plurality of timings during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target storage storage information. With a display mode changing means capable of
The suggestion image display means can change the display mode of the suggestion image during the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect.
A plurality of types of the suggestion image and the action effect are provided.
The degree of expectation that the display mode of the specific display to be changed changes depending on the type of combination of the suggestion image and the action effect and the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect. Is different,
The rate at which the second action effect is executed differs depending on whether the display mode of the suggested image is changed or not.
A change effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display is further provided in the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect.
The display mode changing means determines the timing at which the display mode change is executed according to whether the display mode of the specific display to be changed is a first specific display or a second specific display different from the normal display. by varying the selection ratio,
When the number of stages in which the display mode of the suggested image is changed is large, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the specific display to be changed will change is higher than when the number of stages is small.
It is characterized by that.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player by displaying fluctuations.
Specific display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing of S707 in FIG. 10, etc.) capable of displaying specific display (hold display, active display, etc.) of variable display, and
The suggestion image (first character image 91, second character image 92, etc.) related to the change in the display mode of the specific display is different from the display area of the specific display (total hold storage display unit 18c, etc. in FIG. 12) ( Suggestion image display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that can be displayed in the lower right area of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG.
An action effect of changing the display mode of the specific display by causing the suggestion image to act on the specific display (as shown in FIGS. 12 (c), (e), and (g), an effect of inserting an arrow into the hold display, etc. ) Is provided with an action effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing the effect.
The display mode of the suggested image can be changed during the period from the display of the suggested image to the execution of the action effect (as shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g), the action effect is executed. After displaying the first character image 91, the display mode of the character image can be changed to the second character image 92, etc.),
In the period from the display of the suggested image to the execution of the action effect, a change effect different from the action effect and changing the display mode of the specific display is restricted (effect control micro). When the change effect restriction flag is set in the computer 100 and S502 of FIG. 16, the subsequent processing is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the process before executing the action effect.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
In the period from the display of the suggested image to the execution of the action effect, the change effect limiting means for restricting the execution of the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display (microcomputer 100 for effect control, FIG. 16). If the change effect restriction flag is set in S502, the subsequent processing is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the action effect using the suggestion image.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The first pattern (as shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c)) in which the suggested image is displayed in the first aspect and then the action effect is executed, the first character image 91 is displayed and then the arrow is held and displayed. 1st pattern to stab in) and
A second pattern in which the suggestion image is displayed in the second aspect and then the action effect is executed (as shown in FIGS. 12 (d) and 12 (e)), the second character image 92 is displayed and then the arrow is held and displayed. 2nd pattern, etc.) and
After displaying the suggested image in the first aspect, the first character image is changed to the second aspect and then the action effect is executed (as shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g)). After displaying 91, a third pattern, etc., in which the second character image 92 is changed and then an arrow is inserted into the hold display) is provided.

According to such a configuration, a plurality of patterns can be executed, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above.
The second pattern has a higher expectation that the specific display will change than the first pattern, and the third pattern has a higher expectation that the specific display will change than the first pattern (FIG. 14). As shown in (B) and (C), the change effect is more easily executed in the second pattern than in the first pattern (it is difficult to select the ghost effect), and the third pattern changes more than the first pattern. It is easy to perform the production (it is difficult to select the Gase production), etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which pattern is executed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The degree of expectation that the specific display changes differs depending on the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect (as shown in the modified example, the action effect is performed after the character image is displayed. The degree of expectation that the hold display will change depends on the period until it is executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect is a period spanning a plurality of variable displays (as shown in S510 and S512 of FIG. 16), after the character image is displayed. From the effect execution timing determination table of 15, the period over a plurality of variable displays is determined as the period of the action effect, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can be noticed during a period of a plurality of variable displays.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
Hold storage means (RAM55, etc.) that stores variable display that has not been started as hold storage, and
Hold display means (effect display device 9, total hold storage display unit 18c, etc.) capable of displaying hold storage stored by the hold storage means as hold display (hold display, etc.), and
While the variation display is being executed, the variation response display means (effect display device 9, active display area AHA, etc.) capable of performing the variation response display (active display, etc.) corresponding to the variation display, and
A change in the hold display mode (such as a change during the hold display in FIG. 18) that changes the mode of the hold display before the change display of the target hold memory is executed, and a mode of the change correspondence display during the execution of the change display. A plurality of timings of at least one of the display mode changes (such as the change during active display in FIG. 18) to be changed during the hold display period and the change display period corresponding to the target hold memory. Further provided with display mode changing means (display mode change timing determination function of the effect control microcomputer 100, etc.) that can be executed at any of the timings (second embodiment, etc.).
The display mode changing means has a first specific display (appearance of FIG. 17 (A)) in which the type of display of the change target (display at the time of pending appearance, etc.) is different from the normal display (circular display mode, etc. shown in FIG. 12). The display mode changes (FIG. 17 (A)) depending on which of the character icon shape display mode of the time and the second specific display (character icon shape display mode at the time of appearance of FIG. 17B). ), (B), the selection ratio of the timing for executing the display mode change from the appearance display to the first change display or the second change display) is different (in the second embodiment, FIGS. 18A and 18A, (B). As shown in B), the character icon shape display mode has a high change effect execution rate during the hold display, and as shown in FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (L), the rate at which the display mode actually changes when the change effect is executed. Is equal between the hold display and the active display. Therefore, depending on whether the character icon shape display mode or the character icon shape display mode is used, the icon is displayed in the hold display state and the active display mode. The frequency with which the display mode changes differs, and the ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode during the hold display or the active display differs).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the type of the display to be changed and the timing of the change in the display mode with respect to the change in the hold display mode and the change in the display mode corresponding to the change. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the action effect. It is a figure which shows the pending change mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the hold change effect decision table and Gase effect decision table. It is a figure which shows the effect execution timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice processing. It is a figure which shows the character icon selection table and the character icon selection table. These are various data tables used when the hold display is determined to display an icon shape such as a character icon or a character icon.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a game capable of playing a game. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area to play a game.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 125 or the like is provided. See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a first display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there are a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The gaming machine is a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting ball operation handle 5 and launches the game ball into the gaming area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. In this way, by providing the total hold storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily satisfied). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the frequency of winning the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or any type of probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches, and also determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is shown in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 6, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to ~ 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command designated after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

Command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is executed at the time of starting the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when executing the start opening switch passing process described later). , Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, when the special symbol variation display processing process described later is executed). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning. .. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (special). It may be extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

When there is a start prize in the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variable type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total pending memory number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start winning prize designation command, and total hold storage number designation command are stored. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the above can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a normal symbol hit judgment random number and a big hit type judgment random number used for game control is performed (judgment random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, the normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and clocks the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the large winning opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. It is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). , SR2 for determining the pending change mode, SR3 for determining the content of the change effect, etc.), and a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the right timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S500) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Any of the processes S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S500) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. In the following, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect will be referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

[Hold change production]
Next, various effects executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display, the hold change effect indicating the jackpot expectation of the hold display is executed before the variable display of the changed hold display is started. In the hold change effect, the hold display that was normally displayed in white changes to one of blue, green, and red. The jackpot expectation increases in the order of white <blue <green <red.

[Types of pending change effects]
The hold change effect includes a normal hold change effect in which the color of the hold display changes when a start prize is generated and the hold display is started or the hold display is shifted, and an action effect for changing the hold display. There is a hold change effect by an action effect that changes the hold display after execution.

[Action production]
In the action effect, the suggestion image related to the change in the display mode of the hold display is displayed in an area different from the display area of the hold display. Then, in the action effect, the display mode of the hold display is changed by acting the suggested image on the hold display. Here, the action is to have some influence on the hold display, and a specific example of the action effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, a predetermined period is provided from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect. Then, the display mode of the suggestion image may change in the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect. In addition, a plurality of types of action effects are provided. In the present embodiment, the action effects of the first pattern to the third pattern are provided. In addition, the action effect is also provided with a pattern of a ghost effect that does not cause a pending change.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the action effect. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 9 at the start of fluctuation. 12 (b), (d), and (f) are diagrams showing a display example of the effect display device 9 at the time when the suggestion image when the action effect is executed is displayed. 12 (c), 12 (e), and 12 (g) are diagrams showing display examples of the effect display device 9 when the action effects of the first pattern to the third pattern are executed, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the state in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner is indicated by three downward arrows. Further, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the display area of the effect display device 9, below the three downward arrows, a total hold indicating the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is shown. The storage display unit 18c is formed. The first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number may be displayed separately.

Further, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, when the variable display is started, the oldest hold display (the leftmost hold display) is deleted. Also, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one to the left. An image showing a variation-corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display corresponding to the (moved, shifted) hold display deleted (hereinafter, active image or active display) from the total hold storage display unit 18c. The active display area AHA for displaying (referred to as) is formed in the lower left area of the display area of the effect display device 9. In the active display area AHA, the hold image displayed in the total hold storage display unit 18c corresponds to the hold image displayed up to that point, for example, the hold image is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. Is displayed as an active display AH in a mode that can be identified as. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

It is assumed that a new start prize is generated from the state of FIG. 12 (a), and the start prize is accompanied by a hold change effect (including a ghost effect that does not cause a hold change). Such a hold display will be described below as a target hold TH. As shown in FIG. 12B, when the target hold TH occurs and is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first character image 91 as a suggestion image is displayed. The first character image 91 has a humanoid shape and is displayed in a mode in which an image indicated by an arrow is held in the right hand.

From the state of FIG. 12B, the action effect of the first pattern shown in FIG. 12C is executed during the execution of the variation display immediately before the variation display of the target hold TH is started. In the action effect of the first pattern, the effect of throwing the arrow image held by the first displayed first character image 91 toward the target hold TH is executed. However, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the arrow image does not reach the target hold TH and stalls in the middle without acting on the target hold TH. In this way, the action effect of the first pattern of Gase, in which the action effect is executed but the pending change does not actually occur, is shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c).

Further, from the state of FIG. 12A, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the target hold TH is generated and displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the second character image 92 as a suggestion image is displayed. Will be done. The second character image 92 has a human shape and is displayed in a mode having an image indicated by an arrow in the right hand, and is different in color from, for example, the first character image 91.

From the state of FIG. 12 (d), the action effect of the second pattern shown in FIG. 12 (e) is executed during the execution of the variation display immediately before the variation display of the target hold TH is started. In the action effect of the second pattern, the effect of throwing the arrow image held by the first displayed second character image 92 toward the target hold TH is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), the arrow image acts on the hold display by being stuck in the target hold TH, and the display mode of the target hold TH changes from the normal white color (white circle in the figure) to the jackpot expectation degree. It changes to a high red color (black circle in the figure). By changing the display mode of the target hold TH, it is possible to expect that the hold display will be a big hit.

Further, from the state of FIG. 12A, as shown in FIG. 12F, when the target hold TH is generated and displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first character image 91 as a suggestion image is displayed. Will be done.

From the state of FIG. 12 (f), the action effect of the third pattern shown in FIG. 12 (g) is executed during the execution of the variation display immediately before the variation display of the target hold TH is started. In the action effect of the third pattern, the character image is transferred from the first character image 91 to the second character image 92 in a predetermined period until the effect of throwing the arrow image by the first displayed first character image 91 is executed. Change. Specifically, the character image changes from the first character image 91 to the second character image 92 during the execution of the variation display immediately before the variation display of the target hold TH is started. Then, the effect of throwing the arrow image held by the second character image 92 toward the target hold TH is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (g), the arrow image acts on the hold display by sticking to the target hold TH, and the display mode of the target hold TH changes from the normal white color (white circle in the figure) to the jackpot expectation degree. It changes to a high red color (black circle in the figure).

An example of setting the above-mentioned action effect will be described below. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pending change mode determination table. In the hold change mode determination table, it is determined whether or not the hold change is performed, and when the hold change is performed, whether the display mode of the hold display is blue, green, or red is determined. The hold change mode determination table includes the jackpot hold change mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (A) and the out-of-order hold change mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (B). Each of these pending change mode determination tables is stored in the ROM 102.

The jackpot pending change mode determination table of FIG. 13A is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the jackpot display result. The pending change mode determination table at the time of deviation in FIG. 13B is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the deviation display result.

In each of the pending change mode determination tables of FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), a total of 110 numerical values of the random numbers SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 110) for determining the pending change mode are determined to be unchanged (white). , Blue decision, green decision, and red decision. For SR2, the number of allocated random numbers is shown for clarity.

In the jackpot hold change mode determination table of FIG. 13 (A), the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "no change (white) <blue <green <red" is obtained according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the hold mode. Is set. Further, in the hold change mode determination table at the time of disconnection in FIG. 13 (B), the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "no change (white)> blue> green> red" is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the hold mode. Data is set in.

By setting the data as shown in FIG. 13, the data is set so that the rate at which the hold change effect is executed at the time of a big hit is higher than that at the time of the loss. In addition, at the time of a big hit, it is easy to hold and change so that the relationship of magnitude is "blue <green <red" as compared with the case of losing. Therefore, when the pending change is executed, the jackpot expectation is high in this order.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a hold change effect determination table and a Gase effect determination table. 14 (A) and 14 (B) show a pending change effect determination table at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss. FIG. 14C shows a Gase production determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 102.

The jackpot pending change effect determination table of FIG. 14A is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the jackpot display result. The on-off hold change effect determination table of FIG. 14B is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the deviation display result. Further, the Gase effect determination table of FIG. 14 (C) shows whether or not to execute the Gase effect when it is determined in FIG. 13 (B) that there is no pending change, and when the Gase effect is executed. Used when determining the content.

In each of the hold change effect determination tables of FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), a total of 100 numerical values of random numbers SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 100) for determining the content of the hold change effect determine the normal hold change effect. The first pattern action effect is determined, the second pattern action effect is determined, and the third pattern action effect is determined. Further, in the Gase effect determination table of FIG. 14 (C), a total of 100 numerical values of random numbers SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 100) for determining the content of the Gase effect are determined without the Gase effect and the first of the Gase. It is allocated to the determination of the pattern action effect, the determination of the second pattern action effect of Gase, and the determination of the third pattern action effect of Gase. For SR3, the number of allocated random values is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the jackpot hold change effect determination table of FIG. 14A, "normal hold change effect <first pattern action effect <second pattern action effect <third pattern action effect" is determined by the value of the random number SR3 for determining the hold change effect. The data is set so as to be the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship. Further, in the table for determining the hold change effect at the time of disconnection in FIG. 13B, "normal hold change effect> first pattern action effect> second pattern action effect> third pattern is determined by the value of the random number SR3 for determining the hold change effect. The data is set so as to be the selection ratio of the magnitude relation called "action effect".

Further, in the Gase effect determination table of FIG. 14C, depending on the value of the random number SR3 for determining the Gase effect, "No Gase effect <1st pattern action effect (Gase) <2nd pattern action effect (Gase) <3rd The data is set so as to be the selection ratio of the magnitude relation called "pattern action effect (gase)".

By setting the data as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the data is set so that at the time of a big hit, the rate at which the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect is executed is higher than that at the time of the loss. Is set. In addition, at the time of a big hit, the content of the hold change effect is more likely to be determined so that there is a magnitude relationship of "normal hold change effect <first pattern action effect <second pattern action effect <third pattern action effect" as compared with the case of a miss. .. Therefore, when the hold change effect is executed, the big hit expectation is high in this order.

Further, by setting the data as shown in FIGS. 14 (B) and 14 (C), the first pattern action effect, the second pattern action effect, and the third pattern action effect are the first pattern action effect at the time of disconnection. <Second pattern action effect <Easy to be executed at the ratio of the third pattern action effect. In addition, it is more difficult for the second pattern action effect to be executed than for the first pattern action effect. In addition, it is more difficult for the third pattern action effect to be executed than the first pattern action effect. That is, the hold display is more likely to change when the second pattern action effect is executed than when the first pattern action effect is executed, and the hold display is displayed when the third pattern action effect is executed rather than the first pattern action effect. Easy to change. The rate of change in the hold display is high in the order of first pattern action effect <second pattern action effect <third pattern action effect. More specifically, in the first pattern action effect, the hold display changes at 30 / (30 + 20) = about 60%, and in the second pattern action effect, the hold display changes at 20 / (20 + 10) = about 66%. However, in the third pattern action effect, the hold display changes at 10 / (10 + 1) = about 90%.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an effect execution timing determination table in a tabular format. The effect execution timing determination table is a table for determining the execution timing of various effects such as the hold change effect. The various effects include the normal hold change effect described in FIG. 16, the action effect of the first to third patterns, and the gase effect of the first to third patterns. The effect execution timing determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

The effect timing determination table of FIG. 15 shows the execution timings of various effects when the total number of pending items is 1 to 8. In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed in order by digesting the hold storage (hold information) displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c in order from the leftmost hold storage. When the hold display based on the leftmost hold memory is cleared, the hold display based on the next variation is displayed on the leftmost side. In this way, the hold display moves (shifts) to the next hold display area at a predetermined timing. The execution timing of the various effects is the timing during the variable display that is executed after the hold display is shifted. Therefore, the timing at which various effects are executed is determined by the relationship between the current total number of hold storages and the number of shifts of the hold display. The numbers shown in the table of FIG. 15 indicate which timing is the timing for executing the various effects as a percentage for each total number of pending storages, and "-" indicates that the various effects are not executed at this timing. ing.

For example, when the total number of hold storages is 3, the execution timing of various effects is 30% when the hold display shifts from 3 to 2, and 70% when the hold display shifts from 2 to 1. Various productions are performed. When the total number of hold storages is 2, various effects are executed at a 100% execution rate when the hold display shifts from 2 to 1. As shown in FIG. 15, the execution timing of various effects is set so that the closer to the timing from the start of the variable display of the target, the higher the execution rate. It should be noted that the execution timing of the effect may be different between the normal hold change effect and the action effect. Further, the execution timing of various effects may be different depending on whether the result is a big hit display result or a missed display result.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead advance notice process. In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit formed in the RAM 103. The start winning command receive command buffer is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total number of reserved storages.

When there is a start prize in the 1st start winning opening 13 or the 2nd starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, a start winning designation command (1st or 2nd start winning designation command), and a total hold are held. A set of four commands called a memory number designation command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 stores the data specifying the commands in the order received at the time of the start winning from the beginning in the free area of the reception command buffer at the time of the start winning. The free area of the start winning command buffer, that is, the data in the area where the data is not stored is "0000 (H)". At the time of starting winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the starting winning winning designation command (first and second), and the total pending storage number designation command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "8". Will be stored in the order of.

In the look-ahead advance notice process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the stored contents in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning in order to confirm whether the newly received command is the latest command, and the total pending memory number specification command. , And whether or not the variation type command (command for specifying the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning) is received (S501). If these commands are not in the latest area of the start winning command buffer (the area of the start winning command buffer that stores the last received command (latest command)), the process ends. (N of S501). On the other hand, if these commands are received (Y in S501), it is determined whether or not the change effect restriction flag is set (S502). The change effect restriction flag is a flag set in the process of S512 described later, and when an effect related to changing the hold display including the Gase effect is executed, a new start prize is won after that. Is a flag for restricting the execution of the change effect even when is generated. When the change effect restriction flag is set, the process ends (Y in S502).

When the change effect restriction flag is not set (N in S502), it is determined whether or not the total number of the current pending storage numbers is 2 or more (S503). Whether or not the total number of currently held storage numbers is 2 or more is determined by the value of the total number of held storage numbers specification command. If the total number of currently held storages is not 2 or more, the process ends (N in S503). In the present embodiment, since various effects are executed after the start (at the start) of the next variable display of the currently executed variable display, it is necessary that the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more. Is. It should be noted that not only one fluctuation display period executed when the total number of reserved memories is one, but also various effects when the fluctuation time is shortened, such as when the time is controlled to be shortened. Since there is a possibility that sufficient time may not be taken to execute the above, it is possible to secure the time to execute various effects when the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more. However, when the fluctuation time is long, various effects may be executed even if the total number of reserved storages is less than 2.

When the total number of current hold storages is 2 or more (Y in S503), it is determined whether or not the new hold storage is a reach variation pattern type (S504). Whether or not the new hold storage is the reach variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type command stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. Specifically, for example, if the numerical range of random 2 shown in FIG. 6B is a variation type command based on the variation pattern type within the range of 180 to 251, it is determined to be reach. If the new hold storage is not the reach variation pattern type, the process ends (N in S504). When the new hold memory is the variation pattern type of reach (Y in S504), it is determined whether or not the new hold memory is a big hit (S505). Whether or not the new hold memory is a big hit is determined based on the variable type command and the symbol specification command.

In S505, when the new hold memory is determined to be a big hit (Y in S505), SR2 is extracted, and the hold change mode is determined by the jackpot hold change mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (A). S506), the process proceeds to S507.

In S507, it is determined whether or not the mode of the pending change determined in S506 changes on hold. When it is determined that the pending change does not occur as the mode of the pending change, the process ends (N in S507). On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold change is made (Y in S507), the content of the hold change effect is determined by the jackpot hold change effect determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A) (S508), and the process proceeds to S509. ..

In S505, when it is determined that the new hold memory is not a big hit (N in S505), SR2 is extracted, and the hold change mode is determined by the hold change mode determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. 13 (B). Then (S514), the process proceeds to S515.

In S515, it is determined whether or not the mode of the pending change determined in S514 changes on hold (S515). When it is determined that the hold change is held as the mode of the hold change (Y in S515), the content of the hold change effect is determined by the off-hold change effect determination table shown in FIG. 14 (B) (S516), and the process of S509 Move to.

In S509, it is determined whether or not the effect determined in S508 or S516 is an action effect (S509). When the action effect is executed (Y in S509), a character image as a suggestion image is displayed (S510). Then, the process proceeds to S511. On the other hand, when the action effect is not executed (N in S509), the hold change effect is normally executed, so that the process shifts to the process of S511 without executing the process of S510. In S511, the change effect restriction flag is set, and the process proceeds to S512. The change effect restriction flag is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit.

In S512, the execution timings of various effects are determined by the effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 15 (S512), and the determined contents are stored in the storage area (effect control buffer setting unit) provided in the RAM 103 (S513). ), End the process.

Further, in S515, when it is determined that the mode of the pending change determined in S514 does not change on hold (N in S515), the content of the Gase effect is determined by the Gase effect determination table shown in FIG. 14 (C). (S517). Next, it is determined whether or not to execute the action effect (gase) (S518). When the action effect (gase) is executed (Y in S518), the process proceeds to the process of S510. On the other hand, in S518, when the action effect (gase) is not executed (N in S518), the process ends.

When the change effect restriction flag is set in S502 of FIG. 16, it is controlled not to execute the subsequent processing. In this way, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the action effect using the character image as the suggestion image.

Further, as shown in S510 and S512 of FIG. 16, after displaying the character image, the period extending over a plurality of variable displays is determined as the period of the action effect by the effect execution timing determination table of FIG. In this way, the player can be noticed during a period of a plurality of variable displays.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold display and the active display based on the hold storage information, and during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage information. When a change effect such as hold is executed at any of a plurality of timings (for example, a plurality of timings during hold display and active display), the type of display to be changed is the normal display mode. An example will be described in which the selection ratio of the timing for executing the display mode change differs depending on which of the different first specific display mode and the second specific display mode is used. Here, the hold or the like change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display. In addition, a variation display in which a change effect such as hold is executed may be referred to as a change effect execution variation such as hold.

In the second embodiment, when the reserved storage information is newly generated, any one of the predetermined display mode, the first specific display mode, and the second specific display mode is used as the image of the hold display and the active display. The image of the display mode is selected, and the selected image is displayed. For example, as a predetermined display mode, a general "circular" shape display mode, as a first specific display mode, an icon shape display mode using "characters" (also referred to as a character icon), and as a second specific display mode. Is a display mode (also referred to as a character icon) of an icon shape using an "character" composed of an "animal character".

In the second embodiment, when the hold storage information is newly generated, the image of the normal display mode, the image of the first specific display mode, and the first specific display mode are used as the hold display to appear by using the predetermined hold display selection table. 2 One of the images in the specific display mode is selected. For example, in the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is set higher than when the hit is lost.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. A character icon selection table is shown in FIG. 17 (A), and a character icon selection table is shown in FIG. 17 (B).

In the second embodiment, the color of the image can be selected for the image in the normal display mode, and the color of the image can be changed by a change effect such as holding. Then, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the image of the first specific display mode, the character type can be selected from a plurality of types of characters, and the character type can be changed by a change effect such as holding. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the image of the second specific display mode, the type of the number of characters can be selected from the number of a plurality of types of characters, and the type of the number of characters can be selected by the change effect such as holding. It can be changed.

When the first specific display mode is selected as the hold display to be displayed, after the character icon (small display) showing the character "small" is displayed on the display at the time of appearance as shown in FIG. 17 (A). , The character icon changes to a character icon (medium display) showing the character "medium" as the first change display, or a character icon (large display) showing the character "large" as the second change display. It is possible. The relationship of small display <medium display <large display is set for the degree of expectation that the result of the variable display based on the corresponding reserved storage information will be the big hit display result.

Regarding the second embodiment, the circular shape hold display and active display as the predetermined display mode, the character icon shape hold display and active display as the first specific display mode, and the character icon shape as the second specific display mode. An example of using the hold display and the active display of is shown. An example will be described in which the selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change of the specific display mode is executed differs depending on which of the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode is used.

In the second embodiment, the character icons used only for the active display are the hold display in the predetermined display mode (hold display in the shape of a circle), the hold display in the first specific display mode (hold display in the shape of the character icon), and the second. It may be possible to change from any of the hold display (character icon shape hold display) of the specific display mode. The character icons used only for the active display are the hold display of the predetermined display mode (circular hold display), the hold display of the first specific display mode (hold display of the character icon shape), and the second specific display mode. It may be possible to change only from any one of the hold display (character icon shape hold display). The character icons used only for the active display are the hold display of the predetermined display mode (circular hold display), the hold display of the first specific display mode (hold display of the character icon shape), and the second specific display mode. It may be possible to change from any two of the hold display (character icon shape hold display) (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display mode).

When the second specific display mode is selected as the hold display to appear, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a character icon (display of one animal) showing "one animal character" is displayed on the display at the time of appearance. After that, the character icon is a character icon (2 animals displayed) in which "2 animals" are shown as the first change display, or "3 animals" are shown as the second change display. It can be changed to a character icon (displaying 3 animals). The degree of expectation that the result of the variable display based on the corresponding reserved storage information will be the jackpot display result is set to have a relationship of 1 animal display <2 animal display <3 animal display.

FIG. 18 shows a display mode change effect execution timing selection process, a display mode change effect type selection process, and a change mode selection process when the hold display is determined to be an icon-shaped display mode such as a character icon or a character icon. These are various data tables used for the icon effect setting process to execute.

FIG. 18A is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. FIG. 18B is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. In FIGS. 18A and 18B, a random number value MR10 for determining the display mode change effect timing is assigned to the two types of display mode change effect timings, that is, the hold display and the active display.

In FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display mode changes in the hold display compared to the active display as compared with the display mode of the character icon. The rate at which the production is executed is high. On the other hand, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the rate at which the display mode change effect is executed in the active display rather than in the hold display as compared with the case where the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Is high. As a result, the player is made to pay attention to the display type of the change target of the display mode change effect (for example, the display type of the character icon and the character icon) and the timing of the display mode change (for example, the timing of the hold display and the active display). It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the effect of changing the mode of the hold display.

Regarding the display of the character icon and the display of the character icon, as shown in FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (L) described later, the rate at which the display mode actually changes after the display mode change effect is executed is held. Equal between medium and active display. Therefore, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display mode change effect is executed at a higher rate in the hold display than in the active display as compared with the display mode of the character icon. When the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display mode change effect is executed at a higher rate during the active display than when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Based on, the frequency at which the icon display mode changes between the hold display and the active display differs depending on whether the hold display is displayed as a character icon display or a character icon display. The ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode is different between the hold display and the active display. As a result, with respect to the change in the display mode of the hold display displayed in the icon shape and the change in the display mode of the active display, the player can pay attention to the type of the display to be changed and the timing of the change in the display mode. It is possible to improve the interest of the game about the change of.

FIG. 18C is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. The types of change effects when the hold display by the character icon is executed are the first change effect in which the blue arrow acts on the hold display or active display, and the second change effect in which the red arrow acts on the hold display or active display. The change effect is provided so as to be selectable by allocating the random number value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

FIG. 18D is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. As the types of display mode change effects when the hold display by the character icon is executed, the blue arrow acts on the hold display or the active display, and the red arrow acts on the hold display or the active display. The fourth change effect is provided so as to be selectable by allocating the random number value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

18 (E) to 18 (H) show the display mode change effect timing and the display mode change effect selected and determined by the data tables of FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B) for the change effect of the hold display by the character icon. This is a change selection table used when selecting and determining a change mode of icon display according to a combination with a type.

When it is decided to execute the first change effect during the hold display, the table of FIG. 18 (E) is used. When it is decided to execute the first change effect during the active display, the table of FIG. 18 (F) is used. When it is decided to execute the second change effect during the hold display, the table of FIG. 18 (G) is used. When it is decided to execute the second change effect during the active display, the table of FIG. 18 (H) is used. When it is decided to execute the third change effect during the hold display, the table of FIG. 18 (I) is used. When it is decided to execute the third change effect during the active display, the table of FIG. 18 (J) is used. When it is decided to execute the fourth change effect during the hold display, the table of FIG. 18 (K) is used. When it is decided to execute the fourth change effect during the active display, the table of FIG. 18 (L) is used.

In the change selection table of FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (H), "no change", "medium" display, and "large" are divided into when the display result of the variation display is the jackpot display result and when the display result is the loss display result. In addition to the display, 100 random values MR12 (0 to 99) for selecting the change mode are allocated at different selection ratios. Further, in the change selection table of FIGS. 18 (I) to 18 (L), "no change" and "two animals" are displayed separately when the display result of the variation display is the jackpot display result and when the display result is the loss display result. And "3 animals" display, 100 random values MR12 (0 to 99) for selecting the change mode are allocated at different selection ratios.

In FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (H), "no change" indicates a mode in which the character icon does not change, and "medium" display indicates a mode in which the character icon changes to the character icon "medium". The "large" display indicates that the character icon changes to the icon of the character "large".

In FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (H), when the random value MR12 for change selection is a jackpot display result, “no change <medium + large (changed)”, and when a loss display result is obtained, “no change”. It is allocated according to the selection ratio of the relationship "> medium + large (with change)". Further, in FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (H), the random number value MR12 is assigned by the selection ratio of the relationship of "medium <large" when the jackpot display result is obtained and "medium> large" when the loss display result is obtained. ing. As a result, when the character icon changes, the expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the character icon does not change. Further, when the character icon changes to "large", the expectation that the big hit display result is higher is higher than when the character icon changes to "medium".

Regarding the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the ratio of selecting the character icon display mode change during the active display is lower than that during the hold display, but the jackpot display result is obtained. In addition, the ratio of the display mode change of the "large" display, which has a higher level of expectation of a big hit than the "medium" display, is higher than that of the hold display during the active display. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the mode of changing the display mode of the icon display depending on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

18 (I) to 18 (L) show the display mode change effect timing and display mode selected and determined by the data tables of FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B) for the display mode change effect of the hold display by the character icon. This is a change selection table used when selecting and determining a change mode of icon display according to a combination with a change effect type. In these effect selection tables, when the display result of the variable display becomes the big hit display result and when it becomes the loss display result, it changes to "no change", "2 animals" display, and "3 animals" display. Random values MR12 for selection are assigned at different selection ratios.

In FIGS. 18 (I) to 18 (L), "no change" indicates a mode in which the character icon does not change, and "2 animals" display indicates a mode in which the character icon changes to a "2 animals" icon. The "3 animals" display indicates that the character changes to the "3 animals" icon.

In FIGS. 18 (I) to 18 (L), the random number value MR12 is determined by the selection ratio of "2 animals <3 animals" when the jackpot display result is obtained and "2 animals> 3 animals" when the loss display result is obtained. It has been allocated. As a result, when the character icon changes, the expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the character icon does not change. Further, when the character icon changes to "3 animals", the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the character icon changes to "2 animals".

Regarding the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 18 (B) and 18 (C), when the ratio of selecting the character icon display mode change during the hold display is lower than that during the active display, but the jackpot display result is obtained. In addition, the rate of selecting the display mode change of the "3 animals" display, which has a higher level of expectation of a big hit than the "2 animals" display, is higher than that of the active display during the hold display. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the mode of changing the display mode of the icon display by the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing for the hold display and the active display.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g), the first character image 91 is displayed by the time the action effect is executed, and the character images are displayed in the first character image 91 to the second character image 92. The display mode can be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the process before executing the action effect.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g), the first character image 91 is displayed before the action effect is executed, and the character images are displayed on the first character image 91 to the second character image 92. The mode can be changed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, at the time of big hit, it is easier to select the third pattern for changing the display mode of the character image than at the time of losing. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the process before executing the action effect.

(3) When the change effect restriction flag is set in S502 of FIG. 16, it is controlled not to execute the subsequent processing. In this way, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the action effect using the character image as the suggestion image.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c), the first pattern in which the first character image 91 is displayed and then the arrow is inserted into the hold display, and as shown in FIGS. 12 (d) and 12 (e). A second pattern in which the second character image 92 is displayed and then an arrow is inserted into the hold display, and as shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g), after the first character image 91 is displayed, the second character is displayed. A third pattern is provided in which the image 92 is changed and then the arrow is inserted into the hold display. In this way, a plurality of patterns can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, the second pattern is easier to execute the change effect than the first pattern (it is difficult to select the Gase effect), and the third pattern is more difficult to select than the first pattern. The pattern is easier to execute the change effect (it is difficult to select the Gase effect). In this way, the player can pay attention to which pattern is executed.

(6) As shown in S510 and S512 of FIG. 16, after displaying the character image, the period extending over a plurality of variable displays is determined as the period of the action effect by the effect execution timing determination table of FIG. In this way, the player can be noticed during a period of a plurality of variable displays.

(7) In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the character icon shape display mode has a high change effect execution rate during the hold display. Then, as shown in FIGS. 18 (E) to 18 (L), the rate at which the display mode actually changes when the change effect is executed is equal between the hold display and the active display. Therefore, the frequency at which the icon display mode changes between the hold display and the active display differs depending on whether the character icon shape display mode or the animal character icon shape display mode is used. The ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode is different between the active display and the active display. In this way, with respect to the change in the hold display mode and the change in the display mode corresponding to the change, the player can pay attention to the type of the display to be changed and the timing of the change in the display mode. You can improve your interest.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation that the hold display changes may differ depending on the period from the display of the character image to the execution of the action effect. Specifically, the longer the period from the display of the character image to the execution of the action effect, the more easily the hold display may change. That is, the longer the period until the action effect is executed, the more difficult it may be to execute the Gase effect. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the period from the display of the character image as the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect. On the contrary, the shorter the period from the display of the character image to the execution of the action effect, the more easily the hold display may change.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the character image as the suggestion image changes as the third pattern in which the action effect is executed has been described. However, the number of suggested images may be increased instead of changing the suggested images. Specifically, the number of character images may be increased to two or three by the time the character image of one person is displayed first and the action effect is executed. Further, the expected degree of change in the hold display and the expected degree of jackpot may differ depending on the timing at which the suggested images increase.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the action effect or the like is executed for the hold display has been described. However, the action effect or the like may be executed for the active display instead of the hold display. Further, the action effect may be executed in both the hold display and the active display. Further, the suggestion image may be displayed at the stage of the hold display, and the action effect may be executed after the hold display is shifted to the active display.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the normal hold change effect has a lower expectation of big hit than the action effect. However, the normal hold change effect may be set so that the jackpot expectation is higher than the action effect. Further, although the normal hold change effect has been described as changing the color of the hold display at the time of shifting, the display mode of the hold display may be changed by the character acting on the hold display.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the one with high expectation that the hold display changes in the order of the first pattern action effect <second pattern action effect <third pattern action effect has been described. However, the change expectation of the hold display may be the same for all patterns, and the change expectation may be set to be higher when the character image as a suggestion image does not change than when it changes.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the action effect may be executed in a period spanning a plurality of fluctuations of the pseudo-ream. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. In general, such a pseudo-ream has a higher expectation of a big hit as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream (the number of times that the pseudo-ream symbol is re-variated after the symbol is stopped) is larger. By displaying the suggestion image over a predetermined period in which such re-variation of the pseudo-ream is executed, the longer the predetermined period, the higher the expectation of change in the display mode of the active display when the action effect is executed. You may do so. It should be noted that the suggestion image may be displayed in the pseudo continuous effect, and the action effect may be executed for the hold display instead of the active display displayed when the pseudo continuous effect is executed.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the character image as the suggestion image displayed when the action effect is executed changes by only one step has been described. However, the suggestion image may be changed in a plurality of stages such as two stages and three stages. Further, when changing, the change may be performed in two steps at a time, or the change in one step may be executed twice. Further, the change expectation may be higher in the change of two or more steps than in the change of one step. Further, the change expectation may be higher when the change is performed in two steps at a time than when the change in one step is executed twice, or vice versa.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which if the display mode of the hold display does not change due to the action effect, the display result is always off. However, even when the action effect is executed and the effect that the arrow does not stick in the hold display is executed, the jackpot display result may be obtained. For example, even if the effect that the arrow does not stick in the hold display is executed when the action effect is executed, if the reach is reached after the change of the target hold display is started, the jackpot display is displayed. The resulting expectation may be high. Further, the jackpot expectation degree in this case may be higher than that in the case where the action effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display is changed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of suggestion image change timings may be provided. Further, the expected degree of change of the hold display may be different depending on the change timing of the suggested image. Specifically, the longer the period from the display of the suggestion image to the change of the suggestion image, the higher the expectation of change in the hold display may be. Further, the shorter the period from the display of the suggestion image to the change of the suggestion image, the higher the expectation of change in the hold display may be.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the mode of action production may differ depending on the type of suggestion image. For example, when the first character image is displayed as the character image as the suggestion image, the arrow of the first character image is displayed in the form of a thin arrow, and when the second character image is displayed, the second character image is displayed. The arrow of the character image may be displayed in the form of an arrow thicker than the arrow of the first character image.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of combinations of the suggestion image and the action effect may be provided. Then, depending on the type of combination of the suggestion image and the action effect, the expectation that the hold display or the active display changes, and the jackpot expectation when the change of the hold display or the active display is successful may be different.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, the character image as the suggestion image is displayed, and when the action effect by the character image is executed, the hold display or the active display may be changed without fail. Further, during the period when the character image as the suggestion image is displayed, the effect is different from the action effect by the character image, and the change effect that changes the hold display or the active display (may include a non-changing ghost effect). May be feasible. According to such a configuration, in a situation where it is confirmed that the hold display or the active display changes due to the display of the character image, the hold display or the active display may change due to the change effect. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display and the active display change multiple times.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of character images as suggestive images may be displayed, action effects may be executed for the number of displayed character images, and the hold display and active display may be changed a plurality of times. Further, the change effect in (12) described above may be executed a plurality of times. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display and the active display are changed a plurality of times.

(14) Further, in the above-mentioned (12), when a character image for notifying that the hold display or the active display changes to the mode with the highest expectation is displayed, during the period in which the character image is displayed. , The execution of the change effect may be restricted. As the method of restriction, the execution of the change effect is prohibited, the execution rate of the change effect is lowered, and the execution of a specific change effect (for example, the change effect of the Gase in which the hold display or the active display does not change) is prohibited. And so on. According to such a configuration, in a situation where the player is aware that the hold display or the active display changes to the mode with the highest expectation, the execution of unnecessary effects is restricted, which reduces the interest. Can be prevented.

(15) Further, in the above-mentioned (12), the change effect may be executed even during the period when the character image as the suggestion image is not displayed. In this case, the execution rate of the change effect may be higher during the period when the character image is displayed than during the period when the character image is not displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display and the active display are changed a plurality of times. Further, the execution rate of the change effect may be higher in the period in which the character image is not displayed than in the period in which the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display or the active display changes even during the period when the character image is not displayed.

(16) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button, the application is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB), AT that executes an effect to notify the internal lottery result, RT that the winning probability of the re-game combination is different from that of the normal game state, The various effects described above may be executed as the effects indicating the control of the ART that has been transferred to the AT and the RT. For example, the hold display or the active display is displayed when the AT or the like is won (including the disappointment effect in the case of a loss), and the above-mentioned action effect is executed for the hold display or the active display. May be good.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly make various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one is set when the variation is started. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the production control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. Further, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

(21) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(22) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(26) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, 18c total hold storage display unit, 91 first character image, 92 second character image, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can display fluctuations and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means that can display specific display about variable display,
A suggestion image display means capable of displaying a suggestion image related to a change in the display mode of the specific display in an area different from the display area of the specific display.
A first action effect that changes the display mode of the specific display by acting on the specific display, and a second effect that the display mode of the specific display does not change even if the suggestion image is applied to the specific display. An action effect execution means capable of executing an action effect including an action effect,
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage information,
Among the specific displays, a hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information stored by the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
Among the specific displays, a variation-corresponding display means capable of displaying the variation-corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display, and a variation-corresponding display means.
Among the first action effects, the hold display mode change that changes the mode of the hold display before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed, and the change correspondence display mode is changed during the execution of the variable display. At least one of the display mode changes with the variable display mode change to be performed is executed at any one of a plurality of timings during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target storage storage information. With a display mode changing means capable of
The suggestion image display means can change the display mode of the suggestion image during the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect.
A plurality of types of the suggestion image and the action effect are provided.
The degree of expectation that the display mode of the specific display to be changed changes depending on the type of combination of the suggestion image and the action effect and the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect. Is different,
The rate at which the second action effect is executed differs depending on whether the display mode of the suggested image is changed or not.
A change effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display is further provided in the period from the display of the suggestion image to the execution of the action effect.
The display mode changing means determines the timing at which the display mode change is executed according to whether the display mode of the specific display to be changed is a first specific display or a second specific display different from the normal display. by varying the selection ratio,
When the number of stages in which the display mode of the suggested image is changed is large, the degree of expectation that the display mode of the specific display to be changed will change is higher than when the number of stages is small.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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