Pachinko machine

Abstract

To provide an improved game machine regarding a performance when a game medium enters a start area.SOLUTION: A game machine includes game control means for performing control regarding progress of a game, especially a variable display and reservation storage, performance control means for performing control regarding a performance according to an instruction from the game control means, and display control means for controlling a liquid crystal display device, and can perform a specific display corresponding to the variable display corresponding to an instruction from the game control means and a reservation display corresponding to reservation storage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to a player.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional gaming machines can execute variable display and are controllable to a jackpot gaming state (advantageous state) favorable to a player. When a reserved memory including information related to variable display occurs due to the occurrence of a new start winning, there is one that can execute the display of an appearance animation that gradually displays a reserved display based on the reserved memory (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that there is room for improvement in the specific display corresponding to the variable display, the reserved display, and the control related to the specific display and the reserved display.

[0005] The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine improved in the reserved display.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information, a game control means, a performance control means, a display means, a storage means, Comprising a plurality of light-emitting means The plurality of light-emitting means includes light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means The storage means Can store information regarding the variable display of specific identification information as reserved storage with a predetermined number as the upper limit There are a plurality of storage areas including the variable display storage area as an area for storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information, and a plurality of reserved storage areas including a first reserved storage area which is an area for storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area When the variable display of specific identification information ends, the game control means can execute the variable display of the next specific identification information if there is reserved storage corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information The effect control means When reserved storage is stored, it can display a reserved display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode which is one mode before the completion mode During the variable display of specific identification information, the reserved display corresponding to the reserved storage already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the reserved shift start timing based on the timing when the variable display of the next specific identification information starts to the position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information During the execution of the variable display of specific identification information in the situation where N numbers of reserved storage less than the predetermined number are stored When a new reserved storage is stored when the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display by starting the reserved display in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode The period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period, and the variable display of the next specific identification information starts when the period until is a period equal to or longer than the display update period, When a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the variable display of the next specific identification information in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. The period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period, when the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is a period shorter than the display update period, When a new hold memory is stored, at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, without displaying the reserved display in any of the start mode, the intermediate mode, and the pre-completion mode, display in the completion mode 、 When the variable display of the specific identification information at the time of the hold memory number N ends and a new hold memory is stored before the specific period elapses from the hold shift start timing, a change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When executing the variable display of the specific identification information, the gaming control means can switch the mode of the light emitting means on the gaming control means side from the initial mode to the final mode, and can execute the switching a plurality of times. The effect control means can display the variable display of the decoration identification information on the display means corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information. The gaming control means can execute the variable display of the specific identification information when information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area. When the variable display of the specific identification information ends, if there is a storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area, the variable display of the next specific identification information can be executed. When the gaming medium passes through the start area in a situation where the effect control means has no information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the storage means, the variable display of the decoration identification information is started between when the mode of the light emitting means on the gaming control means side becomes the initial mode and when it becomes the final mode. It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, by executing the variable display of specific identification information and then the variable display of decorative identification information, it is possible to make multiple means recognize that the variable display has started in response to the passage of the start area by the gaming medium. Among them, by starting the variable display of the decorative identification information from the initial mode to the final mode of the variable display of the specific identification information, it is possible to prevent the feeling that only the variable display of the specific identification information is being executed, and as a result, a suitable gaming environment can be provided.

[0007] Note that the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may also have configurations other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] The mode for implementing the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following examples, "variable display" of special symbols and decorative symbols may sometimes be expressed as "fluctuating display" or simply "fluctuation".

[0010] [Embodiment 1] The gaming machine of Embodiment 1 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state favorable to the player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and suspended memory means, wherein the suspended memory means can store information related to variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is suspended memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the performance execution means can display a suspended display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is the mode immediately before the completion mode, when the suspended memory is stored, and can move the suspended display corresponding to the suspended memory already stored during the variable display from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the suspended shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N less than the predetermined number is stored, when a new hold memory is stored during the period until the start of the next variable display is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display by starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changing stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode; when a new hold memory is stored during the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when the timing for starting the next variable display is reached in a situation of being in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display; when a new hold memory is stored after the variable display when the number of hold memories N ends and before the elapse of the specific period from the hold shift start timing, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display by starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, changing stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the hold memory stored from during the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so that there is no obstacle to the movement of the hold display position performed thereafter, and misrecognition of the number of hold memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of hold memories and the stepwise change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the stepwise change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72 to 74 In addition, in this embodiment, The "advantageous state" corresponds to the "big win gaming state" in the present embodiment, The "game control means" corresponds to the "CPU 103" in the present embodiment, The "effect execution means" corresponds to the "effect control CPU 120" in the present embodiment, The "hold memory means" corresponds to the "first special symbol buffer 001SG151" and the "second special symbol buffer 001SG151B" in the present embodiment, The "predetermined number" corresponds to "the number of first special symbol holds and the number of second special symbol holds being 4" in the present embodiment, The "start mode" corresponds to the "hold display shown as the image of the first frame of the appearance animation" in the present embodiment, The "completion mode" corresponds to the "hold display shown as the image of the 20th frame of the appearance animation and the image of the first frame of the shift animation" in the present embodiment, The "intermediate mode" corresponds to the "hold display shown as the images of the 2nd to 19th frames of the appearance animation" in the present embodiment, The "hold shift" corresponds to the "shift animation" in the present embodiment, The "specific period" corresponds to "330 ms, which is the display execution period of the shift animation" in the present embodiment, The "predetermined period" corresponds to "660 ms, which is the display execution period of the appearance animation" in the present embodiment, The "hold display position" corresponds to the "hold memory display area 5U" in the present embodiment.

[0011] [Embodiment 2] The gaming machine of Embodiment 2 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising game control means, effect execution means, and hold memory means, wherein the hold memory means can store information related to variable display as hold memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, When the variable display ends, if there is a pending memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means When the pending memory is stored, it is possible to display a pending display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode, which is one mode before the completion mode. The pending display corresponding to the pending memory already stored during the variable display can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the pending shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of pending memories N less than the predetermined number is stored, that is, during the variable display when the number of pending memories N is stored When a new pending memory is stored when the period until the next variable display is started is longer than the predetermined period, the change of starting the pending display in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the pending display. When a new pending memory is stored when the period until the next variable display is started is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display is started, the pending display is started in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before the completion mode from the start mode, and when the timing when the next variable display is started arrives in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before the completion mode, the pending display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed. When a new pending memory is stored when the period until the next variable display is started is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display is started, the pending display is started in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when the timing when the next variable display is started arrives in a situation where it is in the start mode, the pending display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed. When the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display, if the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number and changed step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes and then to the completion mode, the change is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so that there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position that will be performed later, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. In addition, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the stepwise change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the stepwise change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72, 73, 75, 76

[0012] [Form 3] The gaming machine of Form 3 is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a game control means, a performance execution means, and a reserved memory means. The reserved memory means can store information related to variable display as reserved memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The game control means can execute the next variable display when there is a reserved memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends. The performance execution means can display a reserved display by changing step by step an start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode which is one mode before the completion mode when the reserved memory is stored. The hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during the variable display can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N is less than the predetermined number, and there are N hold memories stored, When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is made to start the hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the start mode, gradually change from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then change to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the start mode, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories is 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no hold memory is stored, When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the variable display when the number of hold memories is 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period, a change is made to start the hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display in the start mode, gradually change from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then change to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the variable display when the number of hold memories is 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display in the start mode, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display. It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. Therefore, it does not interfere with the movement of the pending display position that will be performed later, and it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of a change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, when the number of pending memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new pending memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new pending memory to the completed state, even when the number of pending memories is 0, it does not interfere with the movement of the pending display position and it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72, 73, 81, 82

[0013] [Form 4] The gaming machine of Form 4 is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, production execution means, and pending memory means, the pending memory means can store information related to variable display as pending memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is pending memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the production execution means when pending memory is stored, can display a pending display by gradually changing between a start state, a completed state, and a plurality of intermediate states including a state before the completed state which is the state before the completed state, It is possible to move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during the variable display from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories N (a variable display where less than the predetermined number of N hold memories are stored), When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, it is changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the start mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display with the number of hold memories N ends and the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, it is changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories 0 (a variable display where no hold memory is stored). When the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is longer than the predetermined period and a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, a change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period and not immediately before the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0, and a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. When the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0, and a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0, the hold display is displayed from the completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display with the hold memory count being 0. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that it does not hinder the subsequent movement of the pending display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Moreover, when the number of pending memories is 0, if the timing at which a new pending memory is stored has no delay for a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new pending memory to the completed state, even when the number of pending memories is 0, it does not hinder the movement of the pending display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Corresponding Drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 to 84 In addition, in this embodiment, 'Immediately before the variable display ends when the number of pending memories is 0' corresponds to 'a timing less than 33 ms until the variable display with 0 pending memories ends', 'Immediately after the variable display ends when the number of pending memories is 0' corresponds to 'a timing less than 33 ms after the variable display with 0 pending memories ends'.

[0014] [Embodiment 5] The gaming machine of Embodiment 5 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a game control means, a performance execution means, and a pending memory means, the pending memory means can store information regarding variable display as pending memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is a pending memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the performance execution means When the hold memory is stored, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing between a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the completion mode, During variable display, it is possible to move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored to a position corresponding to the next variable display from the position where it was displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories is N, which is less than the predetermined number, When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the next variable display is started is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and the hold display is displayed. When a new hold memory is stored while the period until the next variable display is started is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when the timing when the next variable display is started arrives in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the hold display is displayed. When the variable display when the number of hold memories is N ends and a new hold memory is stored before the specific period elapses from the hold shift start timing, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and the hold display is displayed. After the hold display is displayed in the completion mode, the display area used for the change in which the hold display is started in the start mode, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode is larger than the display area used for the display of the hold display during the period until the hold shift start timing. It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state so as not to interfere with the subsequent movement of the pending display position and to prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Also, since the pending memory newly stored during a specific period in which the pending display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, even if the timing of the new display of the pending display overlaps with an already displayed pending display, since the display area used for the gradual change of the new pending display is wider, the player can recognize the pending memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 56, 72 to 74

[0015] [Form 6] The gaming machine of Form 6 is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, performance execution means, and pending memory means, the pending memory means can store information related to variable display as pending memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is pending memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the performance execution means when pending memory is stored, can display a pending display by gradually changing between a start mode, a completed mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completed mode, which is the mode immediately before the completed mode, It is possible to move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during the variable display from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display, During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories N (variable display when the number of hold memories is less than the predetermined number) in a situation where N numbers of hold memories less than the predetermined number are stored, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display, When a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display with the number of hold memories N ends and the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, changed step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, After displaying the hold indication in the completed mode, the display area used for the display of the hold indication during the period until the hold shift start timing is smaller than the display area used for the change in which the hold indication is started in the start mode, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completed mode. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the hold memory stored from the start of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed mode, so there is no obstacle to the movement of the hold display position that will be performed later, and it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of hold memories. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completed mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of hold memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Also, since the hold memory newly stored during the specific period in which the hold display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed mode, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, even if the timing at which the new display of the hold indication overlaps with the already displayed hold indication, since the display area used is wider for the display of the new hold indication, the player can recognize the hold memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 56, 72, 73, 75, 76

[0016] [Aspect 7] The gaming machine of Aspect 7 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, Game control means, Effect execution means, And hold memory means. The hold memory means can store information related to variable display as hold memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. When the variable display ends, if there is a pending memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means When a pending memory is stored, it is possible to display a pending display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode, which is a mode immediately before the completion mode. During the variable display, the pending display corresponding to the pending memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the pending shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of pending memories N, which is a variable display when the number of pending memories is less than the predetermined number When a new pending memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the change of starting the pending display in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the pending display. When a new pending memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, the pending display is started in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before completion from the start mode, and when the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before completion is reached, the pending display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the pending display. When the variable display with the number of pending memories N ends and a new pending memory is stored before the specific period elapses from the pending shift start timing, the change of starting the pending display in the start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the N-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the pending display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of pending memories 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no pending memory is stored When the period until the variable display ends with the reserved memory count being 0 is longer than the predetermined period, and a new reserved memory is stored, if the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display and changed stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes and then to the completion mode, the change is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. When the period until the variable display ends with the reserved memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new reserved memory is stored, if the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display and changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the reserved display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed. After the reserved display is displayed in the completion mode, the display area used for the change in which the reserved display is started in the start mode, changed stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode is larger than the display area used for the display of the reserved display during the period until the reserved shift start timing. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. Therefore, it does not hinder the movement of the suspended display position that will be performed later, and it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual changes at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, it does not hinder the movement of the suspended display position and it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, since the suspended memory newly stored during a specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, it is not necessary to change the gradual change to the completed state, and it is possible to show the player the gradual change. When the suspended display that was already displayed at the suspended display position corresponding to the Nth time moves, even if the suspended display newly displayed at the suspended display position corresponding to the Nth time overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, it is easy to visually recognize the newly displayed suspended display and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, even if the timing of the new display of the suspended display overlaps with the already displayed suspended display, since the display area used is wider for the display of the new suspended display, the player can recognize the suspended memory. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 56, 72, 73, 81, 82

[0017] [Mode 8] The gaming machine of Mode 8 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, performance execution means, and suspended memory means, the suspended memory means can store information related to variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, When the variable display ends, if there is a hold memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the completion mode. During the variable display, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, the hold memory number N variable display, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the hold display starts in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, gradually changes from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changes to the completion mode, and the hold display is displayed. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display starts in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, changes to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the hold display is displayed. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display starts in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the hold display is displayed. When a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and the next variable display starts, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, the change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. During the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no reserved memory is stored. When a new reserved memory is stored during the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, the change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. When the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, and a new reserved memory is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the reserved display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the reserved display. When the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, and a new reserved memory is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in a situation where it is in the start mode, the reserved display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the reserved display. When a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends, the reserved display is displayed from the completion mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0. After displaying the reservation display in the completion mode, the display area used for the change in which the reservation display is started in the start mode, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode is larger than the display area used for the display of the reservation display during the period until the reservation shift start timing. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state. This can prevent interference with the subsequent movement of the pending display position and prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by differentiating whether there is a change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, by differentiating just before and just after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Additionally, when the number of pending memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new pending memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new pending memory to the completed state, even when the number of pending memories is 0, it is possible to prevent interference with the movement of the pending display position and prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, when the number of pending memories has reached the upper limit, even if a predetermined variable display ends, no pending memory is stored until the next variable display starts. Therefore, the gradual change for the new pending memory is not executed either, and the player can be concentrated on the variable display result of the ended variable display. Since the pending memory newly stored during the specific period in which the pending display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, when the pending display that has already been displayed at a predetermined number moves, even if the pending display newly displayed at the predetermined number overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed pending display, the newly displayed pending display is easy to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, even if the timing of newly displaying the pending display overlaps with the already displayed pending display, since the used display area is wider for the display area used in the gradual change of the new pending memory, the player can recognize the pending memory. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 56, 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 to 84

[0018] [Mode 9] The gaming machine of Mode 9 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to a player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and hold memory means, wherein the hold memory means can store information related to variable display as hold memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, when the variable display ends, the game control means can execute the next variable display if there is hold memory corresponding to the next variable display, the performance execution means, when hold memory is stored, can display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode, when hold memory is stored, can execute a winning performance, during variable display, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display, during the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N less than the predetermined number is stored, that is, during the variable display when the number of hold memories is N, when a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, the change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, when a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before the completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before the completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed, When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored before the expiration of the specific period from the reserved shift start timing, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, changed stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. During the execution of the variable display for the reserved memory number N, when a new reserved memory is stored when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer than the predetermined period, and during the execution of the variable display for the reserved memory number N, when a new reserved memory is stored when the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period, and when the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored before the expiration of the specific period from the reserved shift start timing, in any of these cases, the winning performance can be executed. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position that will be performed later, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer and shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the stepwise change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Furthermore, by distinguishing immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, the stepwise change at the time of storing a new reserved memory can be shown to the player more suitably. Also, since the reserved memory newly stored during the specific period in which the reserved display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the stepwise change to the completion mode, and the stepwise change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, since the winning performance can be executed regardless of the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode of the stepwise change, the player can more easily recognize the reserved memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72 to 74, Figure 92 In addition, in this embodiment, The "winning performance" corresponds to the "flash performance at winning".

[0019] [Form 10] The gaming machine of Form 10 is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and hold memory means, wherein the hold memory means can store information regarding variable display as hold memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, wherein the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is hold memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, wherein the performance execution means can display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode when hold memory is stored, can execute a winning performance when hold memory is stored, can move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during variable display from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display, During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories N (less than the predetermined number) when N hold memories are stored, when a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display by starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode, When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, if a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and at the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed, When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, if a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and at the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed, When the variable display at the N-th hold memory ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display, the change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, changing stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, During the execution of the variable display at the N-th hold memory, when a new hold memory is stored when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer than the predetermined period, during the execution of the variable display at the N-th hold memory, when the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, if a new hold memory is stored, during the execution of the variable display at the N-th hold memory, when the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, if a new hold memory is stored, and when the variable display at the N-th hold memory ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display, in any of these cases, the winning performance can be executed. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state, so that the subsequent movement of the suspended display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory can be more suitably shown to the player. Also, since the suspended memory newly stored during a specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, since the winning performance can be executed regardless of the presence or absence of the change to the completed state of the gradual change, the player can more easily recognize the suspended memory. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 92

[0020] [Mode 11] A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, performance execution means, and suspended memory means. The suspended memory means can store information related to variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The game control means can execute the next variable display when there is a suspended memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends. The performance execution means When a suspended memory is stored, it is possible to gradually change and display a suspended display including a start state, a completed state, and a plurality of intermediate states including a state before the completed state, which is a state before the completed state. When a suspended memory is stored, it is possible to execute a winning performance. It is possible to move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during the variable display from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories N (variable display at the time of the number of hold memories N) which is a variable display in a situation where less than the predetermined number of N hold memories are stored, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change of starting the hold display in the starting mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changing stepwise from the starting mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the starting mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the starting mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories 0 (variable display at the time of the number of hold memories 0) which is a variable display in a situation where no hold memory is stored, When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the variable display with the number of hold memories 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period, a change of starting the hold display in the starting mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changing stepwise from the starting mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the variable display with the number of hold memories 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period, the hold display is started in the starting mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the starting mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. During the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number N, when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored, during the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number N, when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored, during the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number 0, when the period until the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored, and during the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number 0, when the period until the execution of the variable display with the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored, in any of these cases, the winning performance can be executed. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. Therefore, it does not hinder the movement of the suspended display position performed later and can prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, by differentiating whether there is a change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, it does not hinder the movement of the suspended display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, since the suspended memory newly stored during a specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination of the movement from the beginning, it is not necessary to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the player can be shown the gradual change. When the suspended display that has already been displayed for the Nth time moves, even if the suspended display newly displayed for the Nth time overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, the newly displayed suspended display is easy to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, since the winning performance can be executed regardless of whether there is a change to the completed state of the gradual change, the player can more easily recognize the suspended memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72, 73, 81, 82, 92

[0021] [Form 12] The gaming machine of Form 12 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and suspended memory means. The suspended memory means can store information regarding variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. When the variable display ends, if there is a hold memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is the mode immediately before the completion mode. When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to execute a winning effect. During variable display, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, during the variable display when the number of hold memories N is stored. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and the hold display is displayed. When a new hold memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the mode before completion, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the intermediate mode different from the mode before completion, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing, and the hold display is displayed. When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, and a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in the situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the variable display at the hold memory number N ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display, a change is made in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the Nth number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. During the execution of the variable display at the hold memory number 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no hold memory is stored. When the period until the end of the variable display at the hold memory number 0 is longer than the predetermined period and a new hold memory is stored, a change is made in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When the period until the end of the variable display at the hold memory number 0 is shorter than the predetermined period and is not immediately before the end of the variable display at the hold memory number 0, and a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the next variable display in the situation where it is in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period, and when a new reserved memory is stored immediately before the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and by reaching the timing at which the next variable display is started in the situation of the start mode, the reserved display is changed to the completion mode and displayed based on the timing, When a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends, the reserved display is displayed from the completion mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, During the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number N, when a new reserved memory is stored when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, and during the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number N, when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and when a new reserved memory is stored, and during the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number N, when the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and when a new reserved memory is stored, and when the variable display at the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the next variable display starts, and during the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, when a new reserved memory is stored when the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period, and during the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, when the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends, and when a new reserved memory is stored, and during the execution of the variable display at the reserved memory number 0, when the period until the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends, and when a new reserved memory is stored, and when a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the variable display at the reserved memory number 0 ends, in any of these cases, the winning performance can be executed. It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from during the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that there is no hindrance to the subsequent movement of the suspended display position and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating just before and just after the start of the next variable display, the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory can be shown to the player more suitably. Moreover, when the number of suspended memories is 0, when there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, there is no hindrance to the movement of the suspended display position and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, when the number of suspended memories has reached the upper limit, even if a predetermined variable display ends, no suspended memory is stored until the next variable display starts, so no gradual change for the new suspended memory is executed either, and the player can be focused on the variable display result of the ended variable display. Since the suspended memory newly stored during the specific period when the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, when the suspended display that has already been displayed at a predetermined number moves, even if a suspended display newly displayed at the predetermined number overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, the newly displayed suspended display is easier to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, since the winning performance can be executed regardless of the presence or absence of the change to the completed state of the gradual change, the player can more easily recognize the suspended memory. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 - 84, 92

[0022] [Form 13] The gaming machine of Form 13 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to a player, game control means, effect execution means, pending memory means, and is provided with, The pending memory means can store information related to variable display as pending memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, When the variable display ends, the game control means can execute the next variable display if there is pending memory corresponding to the next variable display, The effect execution means, When pending memory is stored, one of a plurality of types of pending displays including a normal pending display and a special pending display whose degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal pending display can be displayed, When pending memory is stored, the normal pending display can be displayed by gradually changing a normal start mode, a normal completion mode, and a plurality of normal intermediate modes including a normal pre-completion mode which is one mode before the normal completion mode, When pending memory is stored, the special pending display can be displayed by gradually changing a special start mode, a special completion mode, and a plurality of special intermediate modes including a special pre-completion mode which is one mode before the special completion mode, During the variable display, the pending display corresponding to the pending memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the pending shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started to the position corresponding to the next variable display, During the execution of the variable display with the number of pending memories N (N less than the predetermined number) which is a variable display in a situation where N numbers of pending memories are stored, When a new pending memory is stored and the normal pending display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change in which the normal pending display is started in the normal start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changed from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, and then changed to the normal completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the normal pending display, When the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period, which starts the special hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the special start mode, changes stepwise from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, and then changes to the special completion mode, to display the special hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed, the normal hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the normal start mode, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, and then, when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, changed to the normal completion mode based on the timing to display the normal hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, the special hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the special start mode, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, and then, when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, changed to the special completion mode based on the timing to display the special hold display. When the variable display at the N-th hold memory ends and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed before the specific period elapses from the hold shift start timing, a change is executed over the predetermined period, which starts the normal hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number in the normal start mode, changes stepwise from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, and then changes to the normal completion mode, to display the normal hold display. When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed before the specific period elapses from the reserved shift start timing, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, a change to the special completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the special reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the reserved memory stored from the start of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position that will be performed later, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the gradual change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Also, since the reserved memory newly stored during the specific period in which the reserved display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completion mode, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, even when the special reserved display is displayed, the same laws regarding the change to the normal completion mode or the special completion mode of the gradual display and the execution of the change apply as when the normal reserved display is displayed, so the player can more easily recognize the reserved memory. Corresponding drawings: Figures 69, 72 to 74 In addition, in this embodiment, The 'normal reserved display' corresponds to the 'white reserved display due to the determination that the execution of the reserved change effect is not performed' in this embodiment, The'special reserved display' corresponds to the 'blue and red reserved displays due to the determination that the execution of the reserved change effect is performed' in this embodiment, The "Normal Start Mode" corresponds to the "White Hold Display that is displayed as the first frame image of the Appearance Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is not executed" in the present embodiment, The "Normal Completion Mode" corresponds to the "Hold Display that is displayed as the 20th frame image of the Appearance Animation and the first frame image of the Shift Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is not executed" in the present embodiment, The "Normal Middle Mode" corresponds to the "Hold Display that is displayed as the images from the 2nd frame to the 19th frame of the Appearance Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is not executed" in the present embodiment, The "Special Start Mode" corresponds to the "Blue or Red Hold Display that is displayed as the first frame image of the Appearance Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is executed" in the present embodiment, The "Special Completion Mode" corresponds to the "Blue or Red Hold Display that is displayed as the 20th frame image of the Appearance Animation and the first frame image of the Shift Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is executed" in the present embodiment, The "Special Middle Mode" corresponds to the "Blue or Red Hold Display that is displayed as the images from the 2nd frame to the 19th frame of the Appearance Animation when it is determined that the Hold Change Effect is executed" in the present embodiment.

[0023] [Form 14] The gaming machine of Form 14 is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising gaming control means, effect execution means, and hold storage means, The hold storage means can store information related to variable display as hold storage with a predetermined number as the upper limit, When the variable display ends, the gaming control means can execute the next variable display if there is hold storage corresponding to the next variable display, The effect execution means When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to display one of a plurality of types of hold displays including a normal hold display and a special hold display with a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal hold display. When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to display the normal hold display by gradually changing between a normal start mode, a normal completion mode, and a plurality of normal intermediate modes including a normal pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the normal completion mode. When a hold memory is stored, it is possible to display the special hold display by gradually changing between a special start mode, a special completion mode, and a plurality of special intermediate modes including a special pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the special completion mode. During variable display, it is possible to move the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored from the position where it was displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, the variable display when the number of hold memories is N. When a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the normal hold display is started in the normal start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed stepwise from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, and then changed to the normal completion mode to display the normal hold display. When a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the special hold display is started in the special start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed stepwise from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, and then changed to the special completion mode to display the special hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed, the normal hold display is started in the normal start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, based on the timing, it is changed to the normal completion mode to display the normal hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, the special hold display is started in the special start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, based on the timing, it is changed to the special completion mode to display the special hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed, the normal hold display is started in the normal start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it is the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the normal start mode, based on the timing, it is changed to the normal completion mode to display the normal hold display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, the special hold display is started in the special start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it is the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the special start mode, based on the timing, it is changed to the special completion mode to display the special hold display. When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, the change to the normal completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the normal reserved display. When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display and the special reserved display is to be displayed, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, the change to the special completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the special reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so there is no hindrance to the subsequent movement of the reserved display position, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the gradual change at the time of storing the new reserved memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing the new reserved memory. Also, the reserved memory stored at the same timing as the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, so there is no need to change the gradual change to the completion mode, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Furthermore, even when the special reserved display is to be displayed, the same rules regarding the change to the normal completion mode or the special completion mode of the gradual display and the execution of the change apply as when the normal reserved display is to be displayed, so the player can more easily recognize the reserved memory. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 69, 72, 73, 75, 76

[0024] [Form 15] The gaming machine of Form 15 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to a player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and hold memory means, wherein the hold memory means can store information regarding variable display as hold memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, when the variable display ends, the game control means can execute the next variable display if there is hold memory corresponding to the next variable display, the performance execution means, when hold memory is stored, can display one of a plurality of types of hold displays including a normal hold display and a special hold display that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal hold display, when hold memory is stored, can display the normal hold display by gradually changing a normal start mode, a normal completion mode, and a plurality of normal intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the normal completion mode, when hold memory is stored, can display the special hold display by gradually changing a special start mode, a special completion mode, and a plurality of special intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the special completion mode, during the variable display, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started to the position corresponding to the next variable display, during the execution of the variable display with the number of hold memories N (less than the predetermined number) stored, when a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the normal hold display is started in the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number in the normal start mode and gradually changed from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes and then to the normal completion mode to display the normal hold display, When the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period and a new suspended memory is stored and the special suspended display is to be displayed, the special suspended display is started in the special start mode at the suspended display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, it is changed to the special completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the special suspended display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and a new suspended memory is stored and the normal suspended display is to be displayed, the normal suspended display is started in the normal start mode at the suspended display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the pre-normal completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the normal intermediate mode different from the pre-normal completion mode, it is changed to the normal completion mode based on this timing to display the normal suspended display. When the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and a new suspended memory is stored and the special suspended display is to be displayed, the special suspended display is started in the special start mode at the suspended display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the pre-special completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the special intermediate mode different from the pre-special completion mode, it is changed to the special completion mode based on this timing to display the special suspended display. During the execution of the variable display with suspended memory count 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no suspended memory is stored. When the period until the variable display with suspended memory count 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period and a new suspended memory is stored and the normal suspended display is to be displayed, the normal suspended display is started in the normal start mode at the suspended display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, it is changed to the normal completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the normal suspended display. When the period until the variable display ends with the reserved memory count being 0 is longer than the predetermined period, and a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, it is changed to the special completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the special reserved display. When the period until the variable display ends with the reserved memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new reserved memory is stored and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, based on this timing, it is changed to the normal completion mode to display the normal reserved display. When the period until the variable display ends with the reserved memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, based on this timing, it is changed to the special completion mode to display the special reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. This can prevent any hindrance to the subsequent movement of the suspended display position and avoid misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual changes during the storage of new suspended memories. Furthermore, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, it is possible to prevent any hindrance to the movement of the suspended display position and avoid misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, for the suspended memories newly stored during a specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display, since the suspended display is displayed from the beginning at the display position of the destination of the movement, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and it is possible to show the player the gradual change. Also, when the suspended display that has already been displayed for the Nth time moves, even if the suspended display newly displayed for the Nth time overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, it is easy to visually recognize the newly displayed suspended display and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, even when a special suspended display is displayed, the same laws regarding the change to the normal completed state or the special completed state of the gradual display and the execution of such change apply as when a normal suspended display is displayed, so that the player can more easily recognize the suspended memories. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 69, 72, 73, 81, 82

[0025] [Form 16] The gaming machine of Form 16 is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control to an advantageous state favorable to the player, comprising gaming control means, performance execution means, and suspended memory means, wherein the suspended memory means can store information regarding variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. When the variable display ends, if there is a pending memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means When a pending memory is stored, it can display one of a plurality of types of pending displays including a normal pending display and a special pending display that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than the normal pending display. When a pending memory is stored, it can display the normal pending display by gradually changing a normal start mode, a normal completion mode, and a plurality of normal intermediate modes including a normal pre-completion mode that is one mode before the normal completion mode. When a pending memory is stored, it can display the special pending display by gradually changing a special start mode, a special completion mode, and a plurality of special intermediate modes including a special pre-completion mode that is one mode before the special completion mode. During the variable display, the pending display corresponding to the pending memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the pending shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of pending memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, the variable display when the number of pending memories N, When a new pending memory is stored and the normal pending display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the normal pending display is started in the normal start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, it is changed to the normal completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the normal pending display. When a new pending memory is stored and the special pending display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the special pending display is started in the special start mode at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, it is changed to the special completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the special pending display. When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed, the normal hold display is started in the normal start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a normal intermediate mode different from the normal pre-completion mode, the normal hold display is displayed by changing to the normal completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, the special hold display is started in the special start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a special intermediate mode different from the special pre-completion mode, the special hold display is displayed by changing to the special completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, and a new hold memory is stored and the normal hold display is to be displayed, the normal hold display is started in the normal start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the normal start mode, the normal hold display is displayed by changing to the normal completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the start of the next variable display is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display, and a new hold memory is stored and the special hold display is to be displayed, the special hold display is started in the special start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in the special start mode, the special hold display is displayed by changing to the special completion mode based on the timing, When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, it is changed to the normal completion mode, to display the normal reserved display. When the variable display for the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored immediately after the start of the next variable display and the special reserved display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, it is changed to the special completion mode, to display the special reserved display. During the execution of the variable display for the reserved memory number 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no reserved memory is stored. When the period until the end of the variable display for the reserved memory number 0 is longer than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the normal start mode to the plurality of normal intermediate modes, it is changed to the normal completion mode, to display the normal reserved display. When the period until the end of the variable display for the reserved memory number 0 is longer than the predetermined period and a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and after gradually changing from the special start mode to the plurality of special intermediate modes, it is changed to the special completion mode, to display the special reserved display. When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, and when a new reserved memory is stored and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the normal start mode to a normal intermediate mode different from the normal completion before mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation of being in a normal intermediate mode different from the normal completion before mode, the normal reserved display is displayed by changing to the normal completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, and when a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the special start mode to a special intermediate mode different from the special completion before mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation of being in a special intermediate mode different from the special completion before mode, the special reserved display is displayed by changing to the special completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, and when a new reserved memory is stored and the normal reserved display is to be displayed, the normal reserved display is started in the normal start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when the next variable display starts in a situation of being in the normal start mode, the normal reserved display is displayed by changing to the normal completion mode based on the timing, When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, and when a new reserved memory is stored and the special reserved display is to be displayed, the special reserved display is started in the special start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when the next variable display starts in a situation of being in the special start mode, the special reserved display is displayed by changing to the special completion mode based on the timing, When a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends and the normal hold display is to be shown, the normal hold display is shown from the normal completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display at hold memory number 0, When a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends and the special hold display is to be shown, the special hold display is shown from the special completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display at hold memory number 0, which is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that the subsequent movement of the suspended display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual changes at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating just before and just after the start of the next variable display, the gradual changes at the time of storing a new suspended memory can be shown to the player more suitably. Additionally, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, the movement of the suspended display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, when the number of suspended memories has reached the upper limit, even if a predetermined variable display ends, no suspended memory is stored until the next variable display starts, so no gradual change for the new suspended memory is executed either, and the player can be focused on the variable display result of the ended variable display. Since the suspended memory newly stored during the specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, when the suspended display that has already been displayed at a predetermined number moves, even if a suspended display newly displayed at the predetermined number overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, the newly displayed suspended display is easy to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Furthermore, even when a special suspended display is displayed, since the same rules regarding the change to the normal completed state or the special completed state of the gradual display and the execution or non-execution of the change apply as when a normal suspended display is displayed, the player can more easily recognize the suspended memory. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 69, 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 - 84

[0026] [Form 17] The gaming machine of form 17 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising game control means, performance execution means, and reservation storage means, wherein the reservation storage means can store information regarding variable display as reservation storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is reservation storage corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the performance execution means is capable of executing performances corresponding to a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode, is capable of displaying a plurality of types of reservation displays including a first mode reservation display corresponding to the first mode and a second mode reservation display corresponding to the second mode when reservation storage is stored, when reservation storage is stored during the first mode, it is possible to display the first mode reservation display by gradually changing a plurality of in - first - mode intermediate modes including a first mode start mode, a first mode completion mode, and a first mode pre - completion mode which is one mode before the first mode completion mode, when reservation storage is stored during the second mode, it is possible to display the second mode reservation display by gradually changing a plurality of in - second - mode intermediate modes including a second mode start mode, a second mode completion mode, and a second mode pre - completion mode which is one mode before the second mode completion mode, it is possible to move the reservation display corresponding to the reservation storage already stored during variable display from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the reservation shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display, during the execution of the variable display with the number of reservation storages N (N less than the predetermined number) which is a variable display in a situation where N number of reservation storages less than the predetermined number are stored, When in the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the first mode hold display is to be displayed, the change of starting the first mode hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the first mode start mode, gradually changing from the first mode start mode to the plurality of intermediate first mode modes, and then changing to the first mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the first mode hold display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the second mode hold display is to be displayed, the change of starting the second mode hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the second mode start mode, gradually changing from the second mode start mode to the plurality of intermediate second mode modes, and then changing to the second mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the second mode hold display. When in the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the first mode hold display is to be displayed, the first mode hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the first mode start mode, changed from the first mode start mode to an intermediate first mode mode different from the state before completion of the first mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate first mode mode different from the state before completion of the first mode, it is changed to the first mode completion mode based on the timing to display the first mode hold display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the second mode hold display is to be displayed, the second mode hold display is started at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the second mode start mode, changed from the second mode start mode to an intermediate second mode mode different from the state before completion of the second mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an intermediate second mode mode different from the state before completion of the second mode, it is changed to the second mode completion mode based on the timing to display the second mode hold display. During the first mode, when the variable display at the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored before the specific period elapses from the reserved shift start timing and the first-mode reserved display is to be displayed, the first-mode reserved display is started in the first-mode start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the first-mode start mode to the plurality of first-mode intermediate modes, it is changed to the first-mode completion mode. This change is executed over the predetermined period to display the first-mode reserved display. During the second mode, when the variable display at the reserved memory number N ends and a new reserved memory is stored before the specific period elapses from the reserved shift start timing and the second-mode reserved display is to be displayed, the second-mode reserved display is started in the second-mode start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after gradually changing from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of second-mode intermediate modes, it is changed to the second-mode completion mode. This change is executed over the predetermined period to display the second-mode reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position that will be performed later, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the next variable display starts is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the gradual change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, the gradual change at the time of storing a new reserved memory can be shown to the player more suitably. Also, the reserved memory newly stored during the specific period in which the reserved display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, so there is no need to change the gradual change to the completion mode, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, even if the presentation mode is different, since the rule regarding the change to the completion mode of the gradual display is also applied, the reserved memory is easier for the player to recognize. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72 to 74, FIG. 92 Still, in this form, 'First Mode' corresponds to 'Presentation Mode A' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode' corresponds to 'Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment, 'First Mode Hold Display' corresponds to 'Cube Hold Display in Presentation Mode A' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode Hold Display' corresponds to 'Octahedron Hold Display in Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment, 'First Mode Start Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the First Frame Image of the Appearance Animation in Presentation Mode A' in this embodiment, 'First Mode Completion Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the 20th Frame Image of the Appearance Animation and the First Frame Image of the Shift Animation in Presentation Mode A' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode Intermediate Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the Images from the 2nd Frame to the 19th Frame of the Appearance Animation in Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode Start Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the First Frame Image of the Appearance Animation in Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode Completion Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the 20th Frame Image of the Appearance Animation and the First Frame Image of the Shift Animation in Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment, 'Second Mode Intermediate Aspect' corresponds to 'Hold Display Shown as the Images from the 2nd Frame to the 19th Frame of the Appearance Animation in Presentation Mode B' in this embodiment.

[0027] [Form 18] The gaming machine of Form 18 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state favorable to the player, comprising game control means, presentation execution means, and hold storage means. The holding memory means can store information related to variable display as holding memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit. When the variable display ends, the game control means can execute the next variable display if there is holding memory corresponding to the next variable display. The effect execution means can execute effects corresponding to a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode. When holding memory is stored, it can display a plurality of types of holding displays including a first-mode holding display corresponding to the first mode and a second-mode holding display corresponding to the second mode. When holding memory is stored during the first mode, it can display the first-mode holding display by gradually changing a plurality of in-first-mode intermediate modes including a first-mode start mode, a first-mode completion mode, and a first-mode pre-completion mode which is one mode before the first-mode completion mode. When holding memory is stored during the second mode, it can display the second-mode holding display by gradually changing a plurality of in-second-mode intermediate modes including a second-mode start mode, a second-mode completion mode, and a second-mode pre-completion mode which is one mode before the second-mode completion mode. During the variable display, the holding display corresponding to the holding memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the holding shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display with the number of holding memories N (when N is less than the predetermined number) which is a variable display in a situation where N numbers of holding memories less than the predetermined number are stored. When it is during the first mode and a new holding memory is stored and the first-mode holding display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the first-mode holding display is started at the holding display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, starts from the first-mode start mode, gradually changes to the plurality of in-first-mode intermediate modes, and then changes to the first-mode completion mode, to display the first-mode holding display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, if a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of second-mode intermediate modes, it is changed to the second-mode completion mode. This change is executed over the predetermined period to display the second-mode hold display. When in the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, if a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the first-mode start mode to an intermediate first-mode mode different from the pre-completion first-mode mode, and at the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate first-mode mode different from the pre-completion first-mode mode, it is changed to the first-mode completion mode based on this timing to display the first-mode hold display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, if a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the second-mode start mode to an intermediate second-mode mode different from the pre-completion second-mode mode, and at the timing when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate second-mode mode different from the pre-completion second-mode mode, it is changed to the second-mode completion mode based on this timing to display the second-mode hold display. When it is within the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the first mode hold display is to be displayed, the first mode hold display is started in the first mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display starts in the situation where it is in the first mode start mode, the first mode hold display is displayed by changing to the first mode completion mode based on this timing, When it is within the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the second mode hold display is to be displayed, the second mode hold display is started in the second mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display starts in the situation where it is in the second mode start mode, the second mode hold display is displayed by changing to the second mode completion mode based on this timing, When it is within the first mode, when the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the next variable display starts and the first mode hold display is to be displayed, a change of starting the first mode hold display in the first mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, changing stepwise from the first mode start mode to the plurality of first mode intermediate modes, and then changing to the first mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the first mode hold display, When it is within the second mode, when the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the next variable display starts and the second mode hold display is to be displayed, a change of starting the second mode hold display in the second mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, changing stepwise from the second mode start mode to the plurality of second mode intermediate modes, and then changing to the second mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the second mode hold display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state. Therefore, it does not interfere with the subsequent movement of the suspended display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Also, the suspended memory newly stored at the same timing as the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination of the movement from the beginning of the suspended display. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, even if the mode of the effect is different, since the same law regarding the change to the completed state of the gradual display is applied, the suspended memory is more easily recognized by the player. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 92

[0028] [Form 19] The gaming machine of Form 19 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, effect execution means, and suspended memory means, the suspended memory means can store information regarding variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can execute the next variable display when there is suspended memory corresponding to the next variable display when the variable display ends, the effect execution means can execute effects corresponding to a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode, and can display a plurality of types of suspended displays including a first-mode suspended display corresponding to the first mode and a second-mode suspended display corresponding to the second mode when suspended memory is stored. When the hold memory is stored during the first mode, it is possible to display the first mode hold display by gradually changing the first mode start mode, the first mode completion mode, and a plurality of first mode intermediate modes including the mode immediately before the first mode completion mode, which is the first mode pre-completion mode, When the hold memory is stored during the second mode, it is possible to display the second mode hold display by gradually changing the second mode start mode, the second mode completion mode, and a plurality of second mode intermediate modes including the mode immediately before the second mode completion mode, which is the second mode pre-completion mode, The hold display corresponding to the hold memory already stored during the variable display can be moved from the position where it was displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display starts to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of hold memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, the variable display when the number of hold memories N is in the situation where N hold memories are stored, When the first mode is in progress and a new hold memory is stored and the first mode hold display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the change in which the first mode hold display starts in the first mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changes from the first mode start mode to the plurality of first mode intermediate modes, and then changes to the first mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the first mode hold display, When the second mode is in progress and a new hold memory is stored and the second mode hold display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, the change in which the second mode hold display starts in the second mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changes from the second mode start mode to the plurality of second mode intermediate modes, and then changes to the second mode completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the second mode hold display, When it is in the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and is changed from the first-mode start mode to an intermediate first-mode state different from the state before the first-mode completion, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate first-mode state different from the state before the first-mode completion, it becomes the timing to change to the first-mode completion state based on the timing, and the first-mode hold display is displayed based on the timing. When it is in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and is changed from the second-mode start mode to an intermediate second-mode state different from the state before the second-mode completion, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate second-mode state different from the state before the second-mode completion, it becomes the timing to change to the second-mode completion state based on the timing, and the second-mode hold display is displayed based on the timing. During the execution of the variable display with a hold memory count of 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no hold memory is stored. When it is in the first mode and the period until the variable display with a hold memory count of 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display and is gradually changed from the first-mode start mode to the plurality of intermediate first-mode states and then to the first-mode completion state, and the first-mode hold display is displayed. When in the second mode and a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed during a period from when the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends until the end of the predetermined period is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed stepwise from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of second-mode intermediate modes, and then changed to the second-mode completion mode, to display the second-mode hold display. When in the first mode and a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed during a period from when the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends until the end of the predetermined period is shorter than the predetermined period, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the first-mode start mode to an intermediate first-mode mode different from the pre-completion first-mode mode, and changed to the first-mode completion mode based on the timing at which the next variable display is started in a situation where the state is the intermediate first-mode mode different from the pre-completion first-mode mode, to display the first-mode hold display. When in the second mode and a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed during a period from when the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends until the end of the predetermined period is shorter than the predetermined period, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the second-mode start mode to an intermediate second-mode mode different from the pre-completion second-mode mode, and changed to the second-mode completion mode based on the timing at which the next variable display is started in a situation where the state is the intermediate second-mode mode different from the pre-completion second-mode mode, to display the second-mode hold display. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from during the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. Therefore, it does not hinder the subsequent movement of the suspended display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, by differentiating whether there is a change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, it does not hinder the movement of the suspended display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of suspended memories. Also, the suspended memories newly stored during a specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display are displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the player can be shown the gradual change. Even when the suspended display that has already been displayed for the Nth time moves, even if the suspended display newly displayed for the Nth time overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the newly displayed suspended display, the newly displayed suspended display is easy to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Also, even if the mode of the effect is different, since the rule regarding the change to the completed state of the gradual display is also applied, the suspended memory is easier for the player to recognize. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 72, 73, 81, 82, 92

[0029] [Form 20] The gaming machine of Form 20 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a game control means, an effect execution means, and a suspended memory means, the suspended memory means can store information regarding variable display as suspended memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit, When the variable display ends, if there is a pending memory corresponding to the next variable display, the next variable display can be executed. The effect execution means can execute effects corresponding to a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode. When a pending memory is stored, it is possible to display a plurality of types of pending displays including a first-mode pending display corresponding to the first mode and a second-mode pending display corresponding to the second mode. When a pending memory is stored during the first mode, it is possible to display the first-mode pending display by gradually changing a plurality of in-first-mode intermediate modes including a first-mode start mode, a first-mode completion mode, and a first-mode pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the first-mode completion mode. When a pending memory is stored during the second mode, it is possible to display the second-mode pending display by gradually changing a plurality of in-second-mode intermediate modes including a second-mode start mode, a second-mode completion mode, and a second-mode pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the second-mode completion mode. During the variable display, the pending display corresponding to the pending memory already stored can be moved from the position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the pending shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display is started to the position corresponding to the next variable display. During the execution of the variable display when the number of pending memories N is less than the predetermined number, that is, the variable display with the number of pending memories N When it is during the first mode and a new pending memory is stored and the first-mode pending display is to be displayed when the period until the next variable display starts is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period in which the first-mode pending display starts at the pending display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changes gradually from the first-mode start mode to the plurality of in-first-mode intermediate modes, and then changes to the first-mode completion mode, to display the first-mode pending display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is longer than a predetermined period, and a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of second-mode intermediate modes, it is changed to the second-mode completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the second-mode hold display. When in the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the first-mode start mode to a first-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-first-mode-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a first-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-first-mode-completion mode, based on this timing, it is changed to the first-mode completion mode to display the first-mode hold display. When in the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the second-mode start mode to a second-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-second-mode-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in a situation where it is in a second-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-second-mode-completion mode, based on this timing, it is changed to the second-mode completion mode to display the second-mode hold display. When it is within the first mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and when a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and by becoming the timing at which the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the first-mode start mode, the first-mode hold display is changed to the first-mode completion mode based on this timing and the first-mode hold display is displayed. When it is within the second mode and the period until the next variable display starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the next variable display starts, and when a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and by becoming the timing at which the next variable display starts in the situation of being in the second-mode start mode, the second-mode hold display is changed to the second-mode completion mode based on this timing and the second-mode hold display is displayed. When it is within the first mode, when the variable display at the hold memory number N ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the next variable display starts and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, a change that starts the first-mode hold display in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number and gradually changes from the first-mode start mode to the plurality of first-mode intermediate modes and then changes to the first-mode completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the first-mode hold display. When it is within the second mode, when the variable display at the hold memory number N ends and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the next variable display starts and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, a change that starts the second-mode hold display in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number and gradually changes from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of second-mode intermediate modes and then changes to the second-mode completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the second-mode hold display. During the execution of the variable display at the hold memory number 0, which is a variable display in a situation where no hold memory is stored. When in the first mode and the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is longer than the predetermined period, if a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be shown, the change of starting the first-mode hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display in the first-mode start mode, gradually changing from the first-mode start mode to the plurality of in-first-mode intermediate modes, and then changing to the first-mode completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to show the first-mode hold display. When in the second mode and the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is longer than the predetermined period, if a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be shown, the change of starting the second-mode hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display in the second-mode start mode, gradually changing from the second-mode start mode to the plurality of in-second-mode intermediate modes, and then changing to the second-mode completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to show the second-mode hold display. When in the first mode and the period until the variable display ends with the hold memory count being 0 is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display with the hold memory count being 0, if a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be shown, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the first-mode start mode to an in-first-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-first-mode-completion mode, and when the next variable display starts in the situation of being in an in-first-mode intermediate mode different from the pre-first-mode-completion mode, based on this timing, it is changed to the first-mode completion mode to show the first-mode hold display. When it is in the second mode and the period until the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0, and when a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, changed from the second-mode start mode to a second-mode intermediate mode different from the second-mode pre-completion mode, and when the next variable display is started in a situation where it is in a second-mode intermediate mode different from the second-mode pre-completion mode, the second-mode hold display is changed to the second-mode completion mode based on the timing and the second-mode hold display is displayed. When it is in the first mode and the period until the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0, and when a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed, the first-mode hold display is started in the first-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when it is the timing at which the next variable display is started in a situation where it is in the first-mode start mode, the first-mode hold display is changed to the first-mode completion mode based on the timing and the first-mode hold display is displayed. When it is in the second mode and the period until the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0, and when a new hold memory is stored and the second-mode hold display is to be displayed, the second-mode hold display is started in the second-mode start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display, and when it is the timing at which the next variable display is started in a situation where it is in the second-mode start mode, the second-mode hold display is changed to the second-mode completion mode based on the timing and the second-mode hold display is displayed. When it is in the first mode and a new hold memory is stored and the first-mode hold display is to be displayed immediately after the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0 ends, the first-mode hold display is displayed from the first-mode completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display at the time of the hold memory number 0. When it is in the second mode and a new hold memory is stored immediately after the variable display at hold memory number 0 ends and the second mode hold display is to be displayed, the second mode hold display is displayed from the second mode completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the next variable display after the variable display at hold memory number 0. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from during the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state, so that the subsequent movement of the suspended display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, when the number of suspended memories is 0, when there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, the movement of the suspended display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, when the number of suspended memories has reached the upper limit, even when a predetermined variable display ends, no suspended memory is stored until the next variable display starts, so the gradual change for the new suspended memory is not executed either, and the player can be focused on the variable display result of the ended variable display. Since the suspended memory newly stored during the specific period in which the suspended display position moves from the start of the variable display is displayed at the display position of the destination from the beginning, there is no need to change the gradual change to the completed state, and the gradual change can be shown to the player. Also, when the suspended display that has already been displayed at a predetermined number moves, even if the suspended display newly displayed at the predetermined number overlaps, since the display area used is wider for the suspended display newly displayed, the newly displayed suspended display is easy to visually recognize and misrecognition can be prevented. Also, even if the mode of the effect is different, since the law regarding the change to the completed state of the gradual display is similarly applied, the suspended memory is easier for the player to recognize. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 - 84, 92

[0030] [Form 21] The gaming machine of Form 21 is A gaming machine capable of variably displaying specific identification information and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to a player, game control means, performance control means, storage means, a plurality of light emitting means, and the plurality of light emitting means includes game control means side light emitting means controlled by the game control means and performance control means side light emitting means controlled by the performance control means, the storage means, is capable of storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, as a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, includes the variable display storage region and a first reserved storage region which is a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage region, and includes a plurality of reserved storage regions with a predetermined number as an upper limit, the game control means can change the mode of the game control means side light emitting means based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage region, the performance control means can change the mode of the performance control means side light emitting means based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage region, the game control means, when information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage region, can execute the variable display of specific identification information, when the variable display of specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage region, can execute the next variable display of specific identification information, when there is no storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, when a game medium passes through the start region, stores information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage region, and then moves the information related to the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage region to the variable display storage region, When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area. Then, when the variable display of specific identification information corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the variable display storage area ends, the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area. Then, when moving the storage of the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area to the variable display storage area, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the non - storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the reserved storage area. When the game medium passes through the start area when there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means and the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side is not set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, and is maintained in the mode corresponding to the non - storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the reserved storage area. The effect control means When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing a plurality of intermediate modes including a start mode, a completion mode, and a mode before the completion mode, which is a mode before the completion mode. When variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the hold memory area is shifted from the hold display position where it has been displayed for a specific period starting from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the variable display of the next specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information. When the variable display with the number of hold memories N (where the number of pieces of information regarding the variable display of less than the predetermined number of specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area) is being executed, when the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th item, changed step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode over the predetermined period to display the hold display. when the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th item, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing when the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in the situation of being in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. When the variable display with the number of hold memories N ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored before the elapse of the specific period from the hold shift start timing, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the Nth item, changed step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode over the predetermined period to display the hold display. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that the subsequent movement of the pending display position is not hindered and misrecognition of the number of pending memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory can be more suitably shown to the player. In particular, in a situation where no variable display is being executed and there are no pending memories, in terms of the processing of the game control means, after storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage area where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first pending memory area, the information is moved to the variable display storage area by a shift process. At that time, by changing the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side from a mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 to a mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 0, the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 will be in effect for only an instant, and it is possible to prevent the display mode from becoming troublesome and giving the player a sense of discomfort. As a result, a stable gaming environment can be provided. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 39, 72 to 74 In addition, in this embodiment, The 'production control means' corresponds to the 'production control CPU 120' in this embodiment. The'memory means' corresponds to the 'RAM 102, particularly the game control data holding area 001SG150' in this embodiment. The'specific identification information' corresponds to the '8 LEDs that make up the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B' in this embodiment. The 'light emitting means on the game control means side' corresponds to the 'LEDs that make up the special figure unit 201, particularly the LEDs that make up the first pending display 25A and the second pending display 25B' in this embodiment. The 'light emitting means on the production control means side' corresponds to the 'LEDs that make up the first sub-pending display 151A and the second sub-pending display 151B' in this embodiment. The "variable display memory area" corresponds to the "entry (storage area) with reservation number '0' in the first special symbol buffer 001SG151A and the second special symbol buffer 001SG151B" in this embodiment, The "first reservation memory area" corresponds to the "entry (storage area) with reservation numbers '1 to 4' in the first special symbol buffer 001SG151A and the second special symbol buffer 001SG151B" in this embodiment, The "start area" corresponds to the "first start winning opening (winning ball device 6A) and the second start winning opening (variable winning ball device 6B)" in this embodiment.

[0031] [Embodiment 22] The gaming machine of Embodiment 22 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of specific identification information and controlling to an advantageous state favorable to the player, game control means, effect control means, memory means, and a plurality of light emitting means, and the plurality of light emitting means includes light emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means and light emitting means on the effect control means side controlled by the effect control means, the memory means can store information related to the variable display of specific identification information, as an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, it includes the variable display memory area and a first reservation memory area which is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display memory area, and includes a plurality of reservation memory areas with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reservation memory area, the effect control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the effect control means side based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reservation memory area, the game control means When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed. When the variable display of the specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area, the variable display of the next specific identification information can be executed. When there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the storage means, when the game medium passes through the start area, information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the first hold storage area, and then the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the first hold storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the first hold storage area, and then when the variable display of the specific identification information corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the variable display storage area ends, the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the first hold storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area, and then when moving the storage of the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the first hold storage area to the variable display storage area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the non-storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the hold storage area. When there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, even if the game medium passes through the start area and the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is not set to a mode corresponding to the fact that the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and instead, it remains in the mode corresponding to the fact that the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is not stored in the reserved storage area. The effect control means When the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing among a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is the mode one before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the reserved display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the reserved storage area can be moved from the reserved display position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the reserved shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the reserved display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. In the case where the variable display with the reserved storage count N, which is the variable display of specific identification information in the situation where the information regarding the variable display of less than the predetermined number N of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, is being executed. When the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and new information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the reserved display starts in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, gradually changes from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changes to the completion mode, and the reserved display is displayed. When the period until the variable display of the next specific identification information starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the variable display of the next specific identification information starts, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the hold display is displayed. When the period until the variable display of the next specific identification information starts is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the variable display of the next specific identification information starts, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the hold display is displayed. When the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the variable display of the next specific identification information starts, a change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that the subsequent movement of the pending display position is not hindered, and misrecognition of the number of pending memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. In particular, in a situation where no variable display is being executed and there are no pending memories, in terms of the processing of the game control means, after storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage area where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first pending memory area, and then shifting, the information is moved to the variable display storage area by the shift process. At that time, by changing the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side from the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 to the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 0, the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 will occur only for an instant, and it is possible to prevent the display mode from becoming troublesome and giving the player a sense of discomfort. As a result, a stable gaming environment can be provided. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 39, 72, 73, 75, 76

[0032] [Form 23] The gaming machine of Form 23 is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, production control means, storage means, and a plurality of light-emitting means, The plurality of light-emitting means include light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means and light-emitting means on the production control means side controlled by the production control means. The storage means can store information regarding the variable display of specific identification information, A plurality of storage areas including a variable display storage area as a storage area for storing information related to variable display of specific identification information, and a first reserved storage area which is a storage area for storing information related to variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area, and having a plurality of reserved storage areas with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Based on the information related to the variable display of specific identification information being stored in the reserved storage area, the game control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side. Based on the information related to the variable display of specific identification information being stored in the reserved storage area, the effect control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the effect control means side. The game control means When information related to variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, variable display of specific identification information can be executed. When the variable display of specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information related to variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, variable display of the next specific identification information can be executed. When there is no storage of information related to variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, when the game medium passes through the start area, information related to variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and then the information related to variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information related to variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information related to variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, information related to variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and then when the variable display of specific identification information corresponding to the information related to variable display of specific identification information stored in the variable display storage area ends, the information related to variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area, and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the situation where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area. Thereafter, when moving the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area to the variable display storage area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the situation where no information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area. When the game medium passes through the start area when there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, and even if information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is not set to a mode corresponding to the situation where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and is maintained in the mode corresponding to the situation where no information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area. The effect control means When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is a mode before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the reserved display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the reserved storage area can be moved from the reserved display position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the reserved shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the reserved display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. When the variable display with the reserved storage count N, which is the variable display of specific identification information in the situation where information regarding the variable display of N specific identification information less than the predetermined number is stored in the reserved storage area, is being executed. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than a predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode over the predetermined period to execute the change and display the hold display. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed. When the variable display at hold memory number 0, which is the variable display of specific identification information in a situation where no information regarding the specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area, is being executed. When the period until the end of the variable display at hold memory number 0 is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, changed stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode over the predetermined period to execute the change and display the hold display. When the period until the end of the variable display at hold memory number 0 is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and displayed. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completed state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an obstacle to the movement of the pending display position that will be performed later and to prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Further, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new pending memory. Furthermore, when the number of pending memories is 0, if the timing at which a new pending memory is stored has no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new pending memory to the completed state, even when the number of pending memories is 0, it is possible to prevent an obstacle to the movement of the pending display position and to prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. In particular, in a situation where no variable display is being executed and there is no pending memory, in terms of the processing of the game control means, after storing information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the storage area where information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the first pending memory area, the information is moved to the variable display storage area by a shift process. At that time, by changing the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side from the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 to the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 0, the mode indicating that the number of pending memories is 1 will be obtained for only an instant. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display mode from becoming troublesome and giving the player a sense of discomfort, and as a result, it is possible to provide a stable gaming environment. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 39, 72, 73, 81, 82

[0033] [Aspect 24] The gaming machine of Aspect 24 is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, effect control means, memory means, and a plurality of light emitting means. The plurality of light-emitting means includes a game control means-side light-emitting means controlled by the game control means and an effect control means-side light-emitting means controlled by the effect control means. The storage means is capable of storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, and includes a variable display storage area as an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, a first reserved storage area which is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area, and a plurality of reserved storage areas with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a plurality of storage areas including the same. Based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, the game control means can change the mode of the game control means-side light-emitting means. Based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, the effect control means can change the mode of the effect control means-side light-emitting means. The game control means is capable of executing the variable display of specific identification information when information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, is capable of executing the variable display of the next specific identification information when there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area when the variable display of specific identification information ends, When there is no storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, when a game medium passes through the start area, information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and then the information related to the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area is moved to the variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the said variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and then, when the variable display of specific identification information corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the said variable display storage area ends, the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area is moved to the said variable display storage area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the said variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area and the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area. Then, when moving the storage of the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first reserved storage area to the said variable display storage area, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the non-storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the reserved storage area. Even when the game medium passes through the start area and information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first reserved storage area when there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the storage means, the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side is not set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, and is maintained in the mode corresponding to the non-storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the reserved storage area. The effect control means When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing a plurality of intermediate modes including a start mode, a completion mode, and a pre-completion mode which is the mode immediately before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the hold memory area is moved from the hold display position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing at which the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. When the hold memory number N variable display, which is a variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of less than the predetermined number N of specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area, is being executed, when, during the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changing step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, when, during the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the next variable display of specific identification information and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display of specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display, when, during the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the next variable display of specific identification information and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the next variable display of specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display, When information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the variable display of the reserved memory number N ends and the variable display of the next specific identification information starts, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the Nth number, and after changing step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, it is changed to the completion mode, and the reserved display is thereby displayed. When the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0, which is the variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is not stored in the reserved memory area, is being executed. When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, and after changing step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, it is changed to the completion mode, and the reserved display is thereby displayed. When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, changed to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode from the start mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the reserved display is displayed. When the period until the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the variable display at the time of the reserved memory number 0 ends, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing and the reserved display is displayed. When information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the variable display with the reserved memory count of 0 ends, the reserved display is shown in the completion mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information after the variable display with the reserved memory count of 0. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the middle mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so that there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position that will be performed later, and misrecognition of the reserved memory count can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode when the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the stepwise change at the time of storing the reserved memory count and the new reserved memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the stepwise change at the time of storing the new reserved memory. Furthermore, when the reserved memory count is 0, if the timing of storing the new reserved memory has no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display, by changing the stepwise change at the time of storing the new reserved memory to the completion mode, even when the reserved memory count is 0, there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position, and misrecognition of the reserved memory count can be prevented. Also, particularly in a situation where no variable display is being executed and there is no reserved memory, in terms of the processing of the game control means, after storing the information regarding the variable display of the new specific identification information in the memory area where the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the first reserved memory area, and then shifting, the information is moved to the variable display memory area. At that time, by changing the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side from the mode indicating a reserved memory count of 1 to the mode indicating a reserved memory count of 0, the mode indicating a reserved memory count of 1 will be in effect for only an instant, and it is possible to prevent the display mode from becoming troublesome and giving the player a sense of discomfort. As a result, a stable gaming environment can be provided. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 39, 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 - 84

[0034] [Form 25] The gaming machine of Form 25 is A gaming machine that can variably display specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising game control means, performance control means, display means, storage means, and a plurality of light-emitting means, wherein the plurality of light-emitting means includes light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means, the storage means, is capable of storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, includes a variable display storage area as an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, a first reserved storage area that is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area, and a plurality of reserved storage areas with a predetermined number as an upper limit, the game control means is capable of changing the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, the performance control means is capable of causing the display means to display a reserved ball number display indicating the number of information related to the variable display of specific identification information stored in the storage means, the game control means, when information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, is capable of executing the variable display of specific identification information, when the variable display of specific identification information is completed, is capable of executing the next variable display of specific identification information if there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, when there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and no storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, stores information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area when a game medium passes through a start area, When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first hold storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the case where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold storage area. The effect control means When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first hold storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, after the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side becomes a mode corresponding to the case where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold storage area, the mode of the hold ball number display is set to a mode corresponding to the case where information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold storage area. When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the hold storage area, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is a mode one before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the hold storage area is moved from the hold display position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. When the variable display with the number of stored memories N (N < the predetermined number) of specific identification information, which is a variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of N numbers of specific identification information less than the predetermined number is stored in the hold storage area, is being executed. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than a predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period, which starts the hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number in the start mode, gradually changes from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changes to the completion mode, to display the hold display. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and changed to the completion mode based on the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where the mode is an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, to display the hold display. When the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored before the elapse of the specific period from the hold shift start timing, a change is executed over the predetermined period, which starts the hold display at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number in the start mode, gradually changes from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changes to the completion mode, to display the hold display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from during the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state. This prevents any hindrance to the subsequent movement of the pending display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by differentiating whether or not to change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual changes during the storage of new pending memories. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual changes during the storage of new pending memories. Also, by making the light-emitting means on the game control means side visible first and then making the display of the number of pending balls on the display means visible, it is possible to recognize the number of pending memories using a plurality of means. In particular, by executing the control of the game control means that controls games such as the granting of game value first, a stable game environment can be provided. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72 to 74, Figures 88, 89 In addition, in this embodiment, The 'display means' corresponds to the 'image display device 5' in this embodiment, The 'display of the number of pending balls' corresponds to the 'pending display shown in the pending memory display area 5U' in this embodiment.

[0035] [Embodiment 26] The gaming machine of Embodiment 26 is A gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, including game control means, performance control means, display means, memory means, and a plurality of light-emitting means, The plurality of light-emitting means includes light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means, The memory means can store information related to the variable display of specific identification information, Including a variable display memory area as an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, a first reserved memory area which is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display memory area, and a plurality of reserved memory areas with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and including a plurality of memory areas, Based on the information related to the variable display of specific identification information being stored in the reserved memory area, the game control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side, The effect control means can cause the display means to display a reserved ball number display indicating the number of information related to the variable display of specific identification information stored in the storage means, The game control means, When information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display memory area, it is possible to execute the variable display of specific identification information, When the variable display of specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved memory area, it is possible to execute the variable display of the next specific identification information, When there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display memory area and there is no storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved memory area, when the game medium passes through the start area, store the information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved memory area, When there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display memory area and there is no storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved memory area, when the game medium passes through the start area, set the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side to a mode corresponding to the storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved memory area, The effect control means, When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the variable display storage area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first hold storage area, when the game medium passes through the start area, after the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side becomes a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first hold storage area, the mode of the hold ball number display is set to a mode corresponding to the storage of information regarding the variable display of specific identification information in the first hold storage area. When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the hold storage area, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing between a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is one mode before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the hold storage area can be moved from the hold display position where it was being displayed over a specific period starting from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. When the variable display of the hold storage number N, which is the variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of N numbers of specific identification information less than the predetermined number is stored in the hold storage area, is being executed. When the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and new information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, a change in which the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the held memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state. Thus, it is possible to prevent hindrance to the movement of the held display position that is performed thereafter and to prevent misrecognition of the number of held memories. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of held memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new held memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual change at the time of storing a new held memory. Also, by making the light-emitting means on the game control means side visible first and then making the held ball number display of the display means visible, it is possible to make the player recognize the number of held memories using a plurality of means. In particular, by first executing the control of the game control means that controls games such as granting of game values, it is possible to provide a stable game environment. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 88, 89

[0036] [Embodiment 27] The gaming machine of Embodiment 27 is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a game control means, a performance control means, a display means, a storage means, and a plurality of light-emitting means, the plurality of light-emitting means includes light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means, the storage means can store information related to the variable display of specific identification information, as a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, includes the variable display storage region and a first held storage region that is a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage region, and includes a plurality of storage regions including a plurality of held storage regions with a predetermined number as the upper limit, Based on the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information being stored in the said hold memory area, the said game control means can change the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side. The said effect control means can cause the display means to display a hold ball number display suggesting the number of pieces of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the said storage means. The said game control means When information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the said variable display memory area, it is possible to execute the variable display of the specific identification information. When the variable display of the specific identification information has ended, if there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said first hold memory area, it is possible to execute the variable display of the next specific identification information. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said variable display memory area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said first hold memory area, when a game medium passes through the start area, store the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said first hold memory area. When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said variable display memory area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said first hold memory area, when a game medium passes through the start area, set the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side to a mode corresponding to the situation where information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the said first hold memory area. The said effect control means When there is storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said variable display memory area and there is no storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the said first hold memory area, when a game medium passes through the start area, after the mode of the light-emitting means on the game control means side has become a mode corresponding to the situation where information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the said first hold memory area, set the mode of the hold ball number display to a mode corresponding to the situation where information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the said first hold memory area. When information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved memory area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing the start mode, the completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including the mode immediately before the completion mode in a stepwise manner. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the reserved display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of specific identification information stored in the reserved memory area is moved from the reserved display position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the reserved shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the reserved display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. In the case of a variable display of specific identification information at the time of the reserved memory count N variable display, which is a variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of less than the predetermined number N of specific identification information is stored in the reserved memory area. When the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th item, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode to display the reserved display. When the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th item, changed to an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before completion, and when the timing of the start of the next variable display of specific identification information arrives in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the mode immediately before completion, it is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the reserved display. In the case of the reserved memory count 0 variable display, which is a variable display of specific identification information in a situation where no information regarding specific identification information is stored in the reserved memory area. When the period until the variable display for the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, the change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. When the period until the variable display for the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the reserved display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the reserved display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the reserved memory stored from the middle of the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so that there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position performed thereafter, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the reserved memory number and the gradual change at the time of storing a new reserved memory. Further, when the reserved memory number is 0, when the timing at which a new reserved memory is stored has no delay of the predetermined period until the start of the next variable display, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new reserved memory to the completion mode, even when the reserved memory number is 0, there is no hindrance to the movement of the reserved display position, and misrecognition of the reserved memory number can be prevented. Also, by making the light-emitting means on the game control means side visible first and then making the reserved ball number display of the display means visible, the reserved memory number can be recognized using a plurality of means. In particular, by first executing the control of the game control means that controls games such as the granting of game values, a stable game environment can be provided. Corresponding drawings: Figures 72, 73, 81, 82, 88, 89

[0037] [Form 28] The gaming machine of Form 28 is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying specific identification information and controllable to an advantageous state favorable to the player, game control means, performance control means, display means, storage means, and a plurality of light emitting means, the plurality of light emitting means includes light emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means, the storage means is capable of storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, as a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, includes the variable display storage region and a first reserved storage region which is a region for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage region, and includes a plurality of reserved storage regions with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the game control means can change the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side based on the fact that information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage region, the performance control means can cause the display means to display a reserved ball number display indicating the number of information related to the variable display of specific identification information stored in the storage means, the game control means can execute the variable display of specific identification information when information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage region, when the variable display of specific identification information ends, can execute the next variable display of specific identification information if there is storage of information related to the variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage region, When there is information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the variable display memory area and there is no information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first hold memory area, when the game medium passes through the start area, information about the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold memory area. When there is information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the variable display memory area and there is no information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first hold memory area, when the game medium passes through the start area, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side is set to a mode corresponding to the situation where information about the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold memory area. The effect control means When there is information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the variable display memory area and there is no information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the first hold memory area, when the game medium passes through the start area, after the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side becomes a mode corresponding to the situation where information about the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold memory area, the mode of the hold ball number display is set to a mode corresponding to the situation where information about the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the first hold memory area. When information about the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area, it is possible to display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode before the completion mode, which is the mode before the completion mode. When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information about the variable display of specific identification information stored in the hold memory area is moved from the hold display position where it has been displayed for a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information. When the variable display with the number of holds N (when the number of holds is less than the predetermined number) is being executed, which is the variable display of specific identification information in the situation where information about the variable display of N specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, a change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on the timing to display the hold display. When the variable display at the hold memory number N ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, a change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. When the variable display at the hold memory number 0, which is the variable display of specific identification information in a situation where no information regarding the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area, is being executed. When the period until the variable display of the reserved memory number 0 ends is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, and after gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, the change to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the reserved display. When the period until the variable display of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is not immediately before the end of the variable display of the reserved memory number 0, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the variable display of the next specific identification information in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the reserved display is displayed by changing to the completion mode based on the timing. When the period until the variable display of the reserved memory number 0 ends is shorter than the predetermined period and it is immediately before the end of the variable display of the reserved memory number 0, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the reserved display is started in the start mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, and when it becomes the timing to start the variable display of the next specific identification information in a situation where it is in the start mode, the reserved display is displayed by changing to the completion mode based on the timing. When information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the variable display of the reserved memory number 0 ends, the reserved display is displayed from the completion mode at the reserved display position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information of the variable display of the reserved memory number 0. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the suspended memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state, so that there is no hindrance to the subsequent movement of the suspended display position, and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of suspended memories and the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, the gradual change at the time of storing a new suspended memory can be more suitably shown to the player. Additionally, when the number of suspended memories is 0, if there is no delay of a predetermined period until the start of the next variable display at the timing when a new suspended memory is stored, by changing the gradual change at the time of storing the new suspended memory to the completed state, even when the number of suspended memories is 0, there is no hindrance to the movement of the suspended display position, and misrecognition of the number of suspended memories can be prevented. Also, by making the light-emitting means on the game control means side visible first and then making the display of the number of suspended balls on the display means visible, the number of suspended memories can be recognized using a plurality of means. In particular, by first executing the control of the game control means that controls games such as granting game values, a stable game environment can be provided. Corresponding Drawings: Figures 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 - 84, 88, 89

[0038] [Form 29] The gaming machine of Form 29 is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player, comprising a game control means, a performance control means, a display means, a memory means, and a plurality of light-emitting means, the plurality of light-emitting means includes a light-emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means and a light-emitting means on the performance control means side controlled by the performance control means, the memory means is It is possible to store information related to the variable display of specific identification information, As an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, it includes the variable display storage area and the first reserved storage area which is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the said variable display storage area, and includes a plurality of reserved storage areas with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and includes a plurality of storage areas, When the game control means executes the variable display of specific identification information, the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side can be switched from the initial mode to the final mode, and it is possible to execute this switching a plurality of times, The game control means, When information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, it is possible to execute the variable display of specific identification information, When the variable display of specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information related to the variable display in the first reserved storage area, it is possible to execute the variable display of the next specific identification information, The effect control means, When the variable display of specific identification information is executed, it is possible to display a specific display corresponding to the variable display on the display means, In a situation where information related to the variable display of specific identification information is not stored in the storage means, when the game medium passes through the start area, between the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side becoming the initial mode and becoming the final mode, start the display of the specific display, When the variable display of specific identification information is not executed, when information related to the variable display of specific identification information is stored in the reserved storage area, it is possible to display a reserved display by gradually changing a plurality of intermediate modes including a start mode, a completion mode, and a pre - completion mode which is the mode immediately before the completion mode, When the variable display of specific identification information is being executed, the hold display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the hold memory area is shifted from the hold display position where it has been displayed for a specific period starting from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts to the hold display position corresponding to the start of the next variable display of specific identification information, and when the hold memory number N variable display, which is the variable display of specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of less than the predetermined number N of specific identification information is stored in the hold memory area, is being executed, when the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th item, changing step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, when the period until the start of the next variable display of specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th item, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing when the next variable display of specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, it is changed to the completion mode based on this timing to display the hold display, when the hold memory number N variable display ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored before the elapse of the specific period from the hold shift start timing, the change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th item, changing step by step from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display, which is characterized by the above. According to this feature, if the pending memory stored from the middle of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is still in an intermediate state at the start of the variable display, it is changed to a completed state. Therefore, it does not hinder the subsequent movement of the pending display position and can prevent misrecognition of the number of pending memories. Also, by differentiating the presence or absence of the change to the completed state depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than a predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the number of pending memories and the gradual changes during the storage of new pending memories. Furthermore, by differentiating immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the gradual changes during the storage of new pending memories. Also, by executing the variable display of specific identification information and then starting the specific display on the side of the effect control means, it is possible to make multiple means recognize that the variable display has started corresponding to the passage of the start area by the game medium. Among them, by starting the display of the specific display corresponding to the variable display from the initial state to the final state of the variable display of the specific identification information, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that only the variable display of the specific identification information is being executed, and as a result, it is possible to provide a suitable gaming environment. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72 to 74, FIG. 85 In addition, in this embodiment, The "light emitting means on the game control means side" is the "LEDs constituting the special figure unit 201 in this embodiment, particularly the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B" The "initial state" corresponds to the "state in which the first LED among the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is lit" in this embodiment, The "final state" corresponds to the "state in which the eighth LED among the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is lit" in this embodiment, The "specific display" corresponds to the "active display" in this embodiment.

[0039] [Embodiment 30] The gaming machine of Embodiment 30 is a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, A game control means, a performance control means, a display means, a storage means, and a plurality of light emitting means, wherein the plurality of light emitting means includes a game control means side light emitting means controlled by the game control means and a performance control means side light emitting means controlled by the performance control means, the storage means, is capable of storing information related to variable display of specific identification information, includes a variable display storage area as an area for storing information related to variable display of specific identification information, a first reserved storage area which is an area for storing information related to variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area, and a plurality of storage areas including a plurality of reserved storage areas with a predetermined number as an upper limit, when the game control means executes variable display of specific identification information, it can switch the mode of the game control means side light emitting means from an initial mode to a final mode, and can execute the switching a plurality of times, the game control means, is capable of executing variable display of specific identification information when information related to variable display of specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area, when variable display of specific identification information ends, if there is storage of information related to variable display of specific identification information in the first reserved storage area, it is capable of executing variable display of the next specific identification information, the performance control means, when variable display of specific identification information is executed, is capable of causing the display means to display a specific display corresponding to the variable display, in a situation where information related to variable display of specific identification information is not stored in the storage means, when a game medium passes through a start area, the display of the specific display is started between the time when the mode of the game control means side light emitting means becomes the initial mode and the time when it becomes the final mode, When the variable display of the specific identification information is not being executed, when information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the holding memory area, it is possible to display a holding display by gradually changing the start mode, the completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including the mode immediately before the completion mode, which is the mode before the completion mode, When the variable display of the specific identification information is being executed, the holding display corresponding to the information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information stored in the holding memory area is moved from the holding display position where it was being displayed over a specific period from the holding shift start timing based on the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts to the holding display position corresponding to the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, When the variable display of the specific identification information at the time of the holding memory count N, which is the variable display of the specific identification information in a situation where information regarding the variable display of N numbers less than the predetermined number is stored in the holding memory area, is being executed, When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, a change is executed over the predetermined period, in which the holding display is started in the start mode at the holding display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changed from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changed to the completion mode, and the holding display is displayed, When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is not the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the holding display is started in the start mode at the holding display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the mode before completion, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the mode before completion, it is changed to the completion mode based on that timing and the holding display is displayed, When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and is the period immediately before the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, if information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, and when it becomes the timing at which the variable display of the next specific identification information starts in the situation where it is in the start mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the variable display at the N-th hold memory number ends and information regarding the variable display of new specific identification information is stored immediately after the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the N-th number, and a change is made in which the mode changes stepwise from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes and then to the completion mode, and this change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, when the hold memory stored from during the variable display until the start of the next variable display is still in the intermediate mode at the start of the variable display, it is changed to the completion mode, so that there is no hindrance to the movement of the hold display position that will be performed thereafter, and misrecognition of the hold memory number can be prevented. Also, by distinguishing the presence or absence of the change to the completion mode depending on whether the period until the start of the next variable display is longer or shorter than the predetermined period, it is possible to suitably show the player the hold memory number and the stepwise change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Furthermore, by making the distinction immediately before and immediately after the start of the next variable display, it is possible to more suitably show the player the stepwise change at the time of storing a new hold memory. Also, by executing the variable display of the specific identification information and then starting the specific display on the side of the effect control means, it is possible to make a plurality of means recognize that the variable display has started corresponding to the passage of the start area by the game medium. Among them, by starting the display of the specific display corresponding to the variable display from the initial mode to the final mode of the variable display of the specific identification information, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that only the variable display of the specific identification information is being executed, and as a result, it is possible to provide a suitable gaming environment. Corresponding drawings: FIGS. 72, 73, 75, 76, 85

[0040] [Form 31] The gaming machine of Form 31 is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying specific identification information and controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, game control means, performance control means, display means, storage means, a plurality of light emitting means, and is provided with The plurality of light emitting means includes a game control means side light emitting means controlled by the game control means and a performance control means side light emitting means controlled by the performance control means, The storage means is capable of storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, includes the variable display storage area as an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information, and a first reserved storage area which is an area for storing information related to the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display sto...

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【Claim 1】 A gaming machine that variably displays specific identification information, comprising: game control means; effect control means; display means; storage means; a plurality of light emitting means, wherein the plurality of light emitting means includes light emitting means on the game control means side controlled by the game control means, the storage means can store, as hold storage, information regarding the variable display of specific identification information with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and includes a plurality of storage areas including the variable display storage area as an area for storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information, and a first hold storage area as an area for storing information regarding the variable display of specific identification information after the variable display storage area, the game control means can execute the variable display of the next specific identification information when there is hold storage corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information when the variable display of the specific identification information ends, the effect control means can display a hold display by gradually changing a start mode, a completion mode, and a plurality of intermediate modes including a mode immediately before the completion mode when hold storage is stored, and can move the hold display corresponding to the hold storage already stored during the variable display of the specific identification information from the position where it has been displayed over a specific period from the hold shift start timing based on the timing when the variable display of the next specific identification information starts to the position corresponding to the variable display of the next specific identification information, during the execution of the variable display of the specific identification information in the situation where N numbers of hold storage less than the predetermined number are stored, when a new hold storage is stored when the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is longer than the predetermined period, a change is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display by starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)-th number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is equal to or longer than the display update cycle, if a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is started in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the (N + 1)th number, changed from the start mode to an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, and when it becomes the timing to start the variable display of the next specific identification information in a situation where it is in an intermediate mode different from the pre-completion mode, the hold display is changed to the completion mode based on this timing and the hold display is displayed. When the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is shorter than the predetermined period and the period until the start of the variable display of the next specific identification information is less than the display update cycle, if a new hold memory is stored, the hold display is displayed in the completion mode without displaying the hold display in any of the start mode, the intermediate mode, and the pre-completion mode at the hold display position corresponding to the Nth number. When the variable display of the specific identification information at the time of the hold memory number N ends and a new hold memory is stored before the elapse of the specific period from the hold shift start timing, a change of starting the hold display in the start mode at the hold display position corresponding to the Nth number, gradually changing from the start mode to the plurality of intermediate modes, and then changing to the completion mode is executed over the predetermined period to display the hold display. The game control means can switch the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side from the initial mode to the final mode when executing the variable display of the specific identification information, and can execute the switching a plurality of times. The effect control means can display the variable display of the decoration identification information on the display means corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information. The game control means is capable of executing the variable display of the specific identification information when information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information is stored in the variable display storage area. When the variable display of the specific identification information ends, it is capable of executing the variable display of the next specific identification information if there is a storage of information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information in the first hold storage area. When the game medium passes through the start area in a situation where the information storage means does not store information regarding the variable display of the specific identification information, the presentation control means starts the variable display of the decoration identification information between the time when the mode of the light emitting means on the game control means side becomes the initial mode and the time when it becomes the final mode. The gaming machine is characterized by this.

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