JP2017006533A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent a game interest of a player from lowering.SOLUTION: A sub-control CPU, when a selection condition is established, allows execution of a selection performance in which a second special performance mode can be selected as a performance mode after a big winning game. The sub-control CPU, when executing the selection performance, can execute a selection performance during an ending time in the big winning game, when the selection performance is not yet executed, in a successive jackpot state this time (time point t12 to t14). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU, when executing the selection performance, can execute a selection performance during a round game different from the ending time in the big winning game, when the selection performance is already executed, in the successive jackpot state this time (time point t22 to t23).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a selection effect for selecting an effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effects.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has been provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and by performing operation of the operation means, a selection effect for selecting an effect to be executed from a plurality of types of effects is executed. (For example, patent document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, one effect mode can be selected from a plurality of kinds of effect modes by operating the effect mode selection switch during the fluctuation period.

JP 2011-005297 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine that executes the selection effects as described above, the mode for selecting the effects, that is, the execution mode of the selection effects is monotonous. For this reason, there was a possibility that the interest of the player would be reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a prior art, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can suppress that the interest of a player falls.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with a predetermined lottery means, and in the gaming machine that executes a variable game based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the game machine comprises a control means for performing control related to the presentation, When a predetermined condition is established in advance, execution of a selection effect capable of selecting a specific effect is allowed. When the selection effect is not yet executed, the first period of the predetermined period While the selection effect can be executed at the same time, when the selection effect has already been executed, the selection effect can be executed in a second period different from the first period in the predetermined period. Is the gist.

  The gaming machine includes a timing unit for timing, and the control unit determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied when a special condition for the timing unit to measure a specific time or a specific date is satisfied. However, it is preferable to allow execution of the selection effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that a player's interest falls.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The schematic diagram which shows selection production. The flowchart which shows a round setting process. The flowchart which shows the selection effect process. The flowchart which shows an ending setting process. The flowchart which shows a mode transfer process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the flow of the production | presentation in jackpot game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player who plays a game in the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a game board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker SP capable of executing a sound effect as a game effect by outputting music and sound effects is disposed. In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decorative lamp LA that can perform a light emission effect as a game effect by blinking or lighting a light emitter such as an LED (not shown) is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an operation button BT is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. The special symbol display device 11 can execute a variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol variation game) performed using the special symbol. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination of whether or not a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit determination). In the special symbol variation game in the present embodiment, a special symbol determined from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the big hit determination. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result).

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH configured to display images (still images and moving images) such as characters and character strings. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 12 can execute a display effect as a game effect by displaying an image.

  In addition, the effect display device 12 displays a symbol combination (display result) by changing a plurality of types of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment) as one of the display effects. Can be executed. The decorative symbol variation game is executed along with the special symbol variation game.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 12. In the special symbol variation game, when the off symbol is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (combination symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 12.

  A first start port unit 14 having a first start port 13 into which a game ball can enter is disposed below the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. In the first start port unit 14, a first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the first start port 13.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB, a second start port unit 16 having a second start port 15 into which a game ball can enter is disposed. The second starter unit 16 has an opening / closing blade 17 that opens and closes by an operation of a normal electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening / closing blade 17 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 15 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot easily enter the second start port 15. Further, in the second starting port unit 16, a second starting port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided behind the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established. Further, when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2, a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In the game board YB, below the second start opening unit 16, a large winning opening unit 19 having a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can be inserted is disposed. The special prize opening unit 19 has a special prize opening door 20 that opens and closes by the operation of a special prize opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2). In the big prize opening unit 19, when the big prize opening door 20 opens, the big prize opening 18 provided in the big prize opening unit 19 is opened, and a game ball enters the big prize opening unit 19. It becomes possible. Further, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the special prize opening 18 in the special prize opening unit 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that a big hit is made in the big hit determination, a big hit game is awarded after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is determined and stopped. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 18 is opened and the game ball is allowed to enter the big winning opening unit 19. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the winning ball payout condition.

  The game board YB is provided with a holding display device 21 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. The hold display device 21 displays the number of on-hold special symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games that are on hold will be referred to as the special symbol reservation number.

  The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 22 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. The normal symbol display device 22 can execute a normal symbol variation game performed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of internal determination (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. In the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the normal hit is made in the normal hit determination, the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal symbol variation game in which the normal symbol is fixed and displayed. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 17 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start port unit 16. For this reason, during the normal winning game, the player can easily establish the start condition for the special symbol variation game and the payout condition for the prize ball.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The operation gate 23 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the operation gate 23 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, whereby the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be satisfied.

  In the game board YB, an ordinary winning opening unit 25 having an ordinary winning opening 24 through which a game ball can enter is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 12. Further, in the normal winning opening unit 25, an ordinary winning opening sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the normal winning opening 24. Then, when the game ball is detected by the normal winning opening sensor SE5, a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the probability (winning probability) of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. It is configured to be grantable. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is given. The probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination varies with a high probability and the jackpot is easily given. In the following description, a state in which the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination is a low probability is indicated as a non-probability change state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function of providing an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate per unit time to the second start port 15. For the control for improving the entrance rate to the second start port 15, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game is set to a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-entrance rate improvement state”). It is also possible to adopt a control that is shorter than “)”. Further, it is possible to adopt a control in which the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (normal hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, control for making the opening time of the opening and closing blades 17 based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination longer than the non-entrance rate improved state may be employed. Further, these controls may be arbitrarily combined. Since the starting condition of the special symbol variation game is more easily established than the non-entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement state is an advantageous state for the player. In the following description, a state in which neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given may be referred to as a “normal state”.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the bonus game symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. The opening effect is executed over a predetermined opening time (10 seconds in the present embodiment). After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. During a single round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of wins) wins or until a specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Is done. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. The ending effect is executed over a predetermined ending time (10 seconds in the present embodiment). After that, when the ending effect is finished, the big hit game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the big hit determination, one big hit is determined from among the three types of big hits, and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the three types of jackpots is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when a positive determination is made in the jackpot determination.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol A is a jackpot game in which “16 times” is defined as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game based on the special symbol B is a jackpot game in which “twice” is defined as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game based on the special symbol C is a jackpot game in which “16 times” is defined as the prescribed number of rounds.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol A and the jackpot game based on the special symbol B are jackpot games to which the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate are given until the next jackpot determination is affirmed after the jackpot game is finished. is there. In the jackpot game based on the special symbol C, the probability variation state is not given after the jackpot game is finished, while the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of operations (in this embodiment, “100 times”) after the jackpot game is finished. This is a jackpot game in which a state of improving the entrance rate is given until it is ended or until a positive determination is made in the jackpot determination before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is “first probability variable jackpot game”, the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is “second probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is “non-probable variation jackpot game”. ". Further, the big hit of the special symbol A is indicated as “first positive variation big hit”, the big hit of the special symbol B is indicated as “second positive variable big hit”, and the big hit of the special symbol C is indicated as “non-probable big hit”. Further, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A and the jackpot game based on the special symbol B may be collectively referred to as “probability variation jackpot game”, and the jackpot of the special symbol A and the bonus symbol of the special symbol B may be collectively referred to as “probability variation jackpot”.

  The first probability variable jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the second probability variable jackpot game in terms of the number of prescribed rounds. In addition, the first probability variable big hit game is a big hit game that is more advantageous for the player than the non-probable big hit game in terms of whether or not a probability variation state is given.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub control board 31 is connected so that a control signal is inputted in one direction from the main control board 30, and executes processing related to execution of a game effect based on the control signal inputted from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 12 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters), the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP. Also, a payout control board 50 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The payout control board 50 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to pay out a game ball as a prize ball based on a control signal (control command) input from the main control board 30. 51 is controlled. Further, the ball payout device 51 is provided with a prize ball solenoid 51a that allows or restricts the game ball to be paid out, and a prize ball sensor 51b that detects a game ball paid out by the prize ball solenoid 51a. The prize ball sensor 51b outputs a prize ball detection signal to the main control CPU 30a and the payout control CPU 50a every time a game ball is detected.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. When each of the sensors SE1 to SE5 detects a game ball, the sensor SE1 to SE5 outputs a ball entry signal that can specify that the game ball has been detected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the game ball is detected, the prize ball sensor 51b outputs the above-described prize ball detection signal to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control board 30 is connected to an auxiliary power source (for example, a capacitor) (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment supplies backup information (for example, storage in the main control RAM 30c) by supplying power from the auxiliary power source to the main control board 30 even if the power is cut off. Content).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the base of the production from when the variation display of the special symbol is started until when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern of the present embodiment can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation pattern of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for jackpot variation and a variation pattern for out-of-range variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, and is a change that causes the special symbol big hit symbol to be displayed in a definite stop state when the fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed in the special symbol fluctuation game. The loss variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, and is a variation that causes the special symbol loss symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed in the special symbol variation game.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value used for the big hit determination, a normal hit determination value used for the normal hit determination, and the like. Note that the number of jackpot determination values for the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values for the non-probability variation state. In addition, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state includes all of the values set as the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main control board 30 generates random numbers used for various lottery processes. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated by the main control board 30 include, for example, a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit determination. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol. The random number for distributing the variation pattern is a random number used for distributing the variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination. In addition, hardware random numbers and software random numbers may be used in combination, for example, some of the random numbers generated by the main control board 30 are generated as hardware random numbers and others are generated as software random numbers. As the hardware random number, for example, a big hit determination random number, a normal hit determination random number, or the like may be generated.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  An operation button BT is connected to the sub control CPU 31a. When the operation button BT detects that the operation button BT has been operated, the operation button BT outputs an operation signal capable of specifying that the operation button BT has been operated to the sub control CPU 31a based on the detection result.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to execution of effects. In addition, the sub-control ROM 31b has various display patterns and display data (various image data simulating ornamental patterns, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), various audio patterns and sound data (audio such as music and sound effects). Data), and various light emission patterns and light emission data are stored. The sub-control ROM 31b stores introduction date information that can specify the date when the pachinko gaming machine 10 was introduced. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the sub control RAM 31c stores a sub operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a real time clock (RTC) 31d as a time measuring means. The real time clock 31d keeps time. The auxiliary control board 31 is connected to an auxiliary power source (for example, a capacitor) (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Thereby, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and measures the time. On the other hand, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the backup power supply after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. The real time clock 31d can also measure the current date (year, month, day, and day of the week).

Next, the payout control board 50 will be described.
The payout control board 50 pays out a payout control CPU 50a for executing a payout control operation of a prize ball in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 50b for storing a control program of the payout control CPU 50a, and a prize ball that is appropriately rewritten. A payout control RAM 50c is provided for storing the total number of game balls (number of prize balls). Further, a prize ball solenoid 51 a of the ball payout device 51 and a prize ball sensor 51 b of the ball payout device 51 are connected to the payout control CPU 50 a. When the game ball is detected, the prize ball sensor 51b outputs the above-described prize ball detection signal to the payout control CPU 50a.

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.

  The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered one of the first start port 13 and the second start port 15. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a ball entry signal is input from each of the start port sensors SE1 and SE2. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit number, that is, when the upper limit number is reached, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 21 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information that can specify the acquired various random number values in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by an acquired random number value, or may be configured by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command based on the updated special symbol hold count value and the acquired various random number values, and outputs the command to the sub control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Here, the prior determination command will be described. Since the pre-judgment command is generated based on the value of the special symbol hold number and various random numbers, it specifies the number of special symbol hold, whether or not it will be a big hit, and the type of big hit in the case of a big hit It becomes a possible command.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the determination result of the jackpot determination before acquiring the jackpot determination based on the acquired various random number values after acquiring the various random number values. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability change flag, specifies whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change state, and the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number is stored in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value stored matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state, that is, whether or not the jackpot determination value is reached. Further, when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol display random number for the special symbol display device 11 from the special symbol distribution random number based on the acquired value of the special symbol distribution random number. Then, the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop, that is, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command based on the value of the number of special symbols held, the determination result as to whether or not the jackpot is won, and the determination result of the type of jackpot when the jackpot is reached.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-decision command that can specify that the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state and that it is out of the number of special symbol holds To do. Further, for example, the main control CPU 30a is a case where the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state, and the acquired special symbol distribution random number value becomes the special symbol A. If it is a value to be distributed, a pre-determining command that can specify that the number of special symbols to be held and the special symbol A big hit (first positive variation big hit) is generated.

  In the present embodiment, the determination result of the prior determination is that the determination result of the actual big hit determination or the actual big hit that is given is determined unless the gaming state is changed after the preliminary determination until the big hit determination is performed. Matches the type of Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state includes all of the values set as the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state. For this reason, if it is determined in the prior determination that the jackpot is in the non-probable change state, even if it is in the probability change state after the prior determination until the jackpot determination is performed, it is a big hit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and is not in the big hit game, while the special symbol variation game is determined. It is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied when the game is being executed or during the big hit game. When it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol hold number and determines whether or not the special symbol hold number is greater than 0 (zero). To do. When the number of special symbol hold is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 21 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears (erases) the random number information stored first. Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines the jackpot determination. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag, and specifies whether or not the probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a predetermined lottery means by performing the jackpot determination described above.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol display device 11 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbols based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. The final stop symbol to be displayed for final stop is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the big hit variation based on the determined final stop symbol and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

  On the other hand, if the big hit is not determined to be a big hit (determined to be out of place), the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol display device 11 as a final stop symbol for final stop display. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the special symbol variation game, such as generating a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31 and outputting it at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the special symbol variation display. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Note that “simultaneous” in the present embodiment is intended to include not only complete simultaneous but also a state (substantially simultaneous state) in which there is a slight time difference that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the special symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives instructions to stop the change of the decorative symbols when the change time set in the determined change pattern has elapsed, and displays all the symbols for displaying the combination of the decorative symbols in a fixed stop state. Output a stop command. Through the control as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes a special symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination.

Next, a jackpot game process performed by the main control CPU 30a to grant a jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) of the special symbol determined when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. The main control CPU 30a starts control of the specified jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  When the big bonus special symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the sub control CPU 31a every time the round game is started after the opening time set for each jackpot game has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts the round game by controlling the big prize opening actuator A2 so as to open the big prize opening 18 in accordance with the release mode (pattern) set for each big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a prescribed time for a round game, which is a time from when the special winning opening 18 is opened to when it is closed, to the main control RAM 30c.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening actuator A2 so as to close the opened big prize opening when a prescribed number of game balls have entered in the round game or when a prescribed time has elapsed. To finish the round game.

  Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Thereafter, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game process.

  When the opening command is output, the main control CPU 30a stores opening information indicating that the opening effect is being performed in the main control RAM 30c until the first round game starts. Further, when the round command is output, the main control CPU 30a uses the round information that can identify the round game based on the round command and the number of round games of the round game as the round game. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Furthermore, when the ending command is output, the main control CPU 30a stores ending information indicating that the ending effect is being performed in the main control RAM 30c until the big hit game ends. Since the main control RAM 30c stores any of the opening information, the round information, and the ending information, it can be recognized that the game is a big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives a prize ball detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a receives a prize ball command indicating that one game ball has been paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game. Output to the control CPU 31a.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a certain probability change state after the big hit game based on the special symbol type (that is, the big hit type). The main control CPU 30a sets “1” as a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted after the end of the big hit game. Further, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” as a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the probability variation flag.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the improved entrance rate based on the type of special symbol (that is, the type of big hit). In the present embodiment, an improved entrance rate is given regardless of the big hit. The main control CPU 30a sets “1” as a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the operation flag when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished. Further, when it is specified from the special symbol type that the state of increase in the number of operations is specified, the main control CPU 30a determines the number of operations that can be specified from the special symbol type for the main control. It is stored in the RAM 30c.

  Thereafter, each time the special symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and when the number of operations becomes 0, the number of operations becomes 0. As the special symbol variation game ends, “0” is set as a value indicating that the entry rate improvement state is not given to the operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and the number of operations when the big hit game is awarded.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change command to the sub control CPU 31a when the probability change flag is set to "1" and a non-change probability command to the sub control CPU 31a when the probability change flag is set to "0". The main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command to the sub control CPU 31a when the operation flag is set to "1" and a non-operation command to the sub control CPU 31a when the operation flag is set to "0".

Next, processing related to a prize ball will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from the start port sensors SE1 and SE2, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first payout signal instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls to the payout control CPU 50a. . Further, when the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second payout signal instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls to the payout control CPU 50a. Further, when the detection signal from the normal winning opening sensor SE5 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the payout control CPU 50a a third payout signal for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. .

  Next, various processes executed by the payout control CPU 50a of the payout control board 50 will be described. When the payout control CPU 50a receives a payout signal (first payout signal to third payout signal) from the main control CPU 30a, the payout control ROM 50b reads the number of prize balls corresponding to the input payout signal. Then, the payout control CPU 50a adds the read number to the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50c, and stores the value after addition as the number of prize balls.

  The payout control CPU 50a, when the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50c is not “0” (when it is “1” or more), pays out one game ball as a prize ball. The 51 prize ball solenoids 51a are controlled. The payout control CPU 50a reads out the number of prize balls every time a prize ball detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is input, subtracts 1 and pays out the value after the subtraction as the number of prize balls. It is stored in the control RAM 50c. Then, the payout control CPU 50a repeats the control for causing the prize ball solenoid 51a to pay out one game ball until the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50c becomes “0”.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the sub control CPU 31a receives a predetermined control command from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

  For example, when a special symbol designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be displayed in a definite symbol variation game based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. Further, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the decorative symbol variation game by starting the variation display of the decorative symbol of each column when the variation pattern designation command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific content (production effect) of the game effect (display effect, sound effect, and light emission effect) accompanying the decorative symbol variation game. Pattern). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA so as to execute a game effect according to the determined effect content. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a control unit that controls the effect by controlling the effect display device 12, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA so as to execute the game effect. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an all-symbol stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol variation game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  Further, when the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can recognize that a big hit game is being played based on the opening command, the round command, and the ending command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can recognize that the game from the start of the opening effect until the end of the ending effect is being played. The control for executing the effect during the big hit game will be described in detail later.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a probability change command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a sets “1” as a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the sub-probability change command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a sets “0” as a value indicating that the probability change state is not given to the sub-probability change flag. Further, when the operation command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a sets “1” as a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the sub operation flag of the sub control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the non-operation command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a sets “0” as a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not given to the sub operation flag.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a receives a prize ball command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of winning prize balls stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and the value after the addition is used as the number of winning prize balls. It is stored in the control RAM 31c. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a is in a state where the next big hit game is continued without being in the normal state after the big hit game is finished after the big hit game is given (in the so-called consecutive resort state). ) Accumulate and store the number of winning prize balls. As described above, the winning ball command is a command indicating that one gaming ball is paid out as a winning ball during the jackpot game. This is the total number of all the prize balls that are paid out during the big hit game, not only the prize balls that are paid out when the game balls enter 18. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls acquired is the total number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game in the consecutive resort state.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a is in the normal state when the big hit game is not being played (the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state are terminated), and the winning prize ball stored in the sub control RAM 31c is triggered. Clear (erase) the number. In the present embodiment, the normal state when the big hit game is not being played corresponds to the end of the extended resort state. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can be grasped when the acquired prize ball number stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is cleared (erased) when the extended game state ends.

Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the number of winning prize balls stored in the sub control RAM 31c during the extended game state.
In addition, when the preliminary determination command is input, the secondary control CPU 31a stores the preliminary determination command in the secondary control RAM 31c so that the number of special symbol reservations specified from the preliminary determination command can be specified. For example, when the number of special symbol hold = 1 is instructed by the pre-determination command, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the input pre-determination command has the special symbol hold number = 1, that is, the execution is suspended first. In addition, it is stored in a state where it can be specified that the command is a preliminary determination command corresponding to the special symbol variation game. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the pre-determining command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, so that the special symbol variation game that is a big hit is included in the special symbol variation game on hold. It can be specified whether or not the special symbol variation game that is a big hit is the special symbol variation game that is a big hit.

Hereinafter, the rendering mode in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. Each effect mode is associated with a different background image as a background image displayed on the back of the decorative design on the effect display device 12. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect mode can be grasped as a game effect (display effect) for displaying a different background image for each effect mode. In each effect mode, the game effect execution mode is different for each effect mode.

  The effect mode of the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode M1 indicating that it is in a normal state, a special effect mode M2 indicating that a probability variation state is not given, and a ball entering rate improvement state is given. There are a plurality of special performance modes indicating that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are provided. The special effect mode of the present embodiment includes a first special effect mode M3 and a second special effect mode M4. In the present embodiment, the second special effect mode M4 corresponds to a specific effect.

  In the present embodiment, setting a predetermined value in the effect mode flag provided in the sub control RAM 31c corresponds to setting the effect mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, setting the production mode flag “1” corresponds to setting the normal production mode M1, and setting the production mode flag “2” sets the special production mode M2. It corresponds to setting. Setting the effect mode flag “3” corresponds to setting the first special effect mode M3, and setting the effect mode flag “4” sets the second special effect mode M4. It corresponds to. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 based on the value set in the effect mode flag, thereby changing the displayed background image and changing the game effect execution mode. The transition mode of the effect mode and the conditions for setting each effect mode will be described later in detail.

  Next, the selection effect will be described with reference to FIG. The selection effect of the present embodiment is an effect in which either the first special effect mode M3 or the second special effect mode M4 can be selected as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the selection effect may be executed during the round game or during the ending time during the big hit game. That is, the selection effect of this embodiment may be executed as a round effect or as an ending effect. In the present embodiment, the selection effect corresponds to a predetermined effect. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game corresponds to a predetermined period.

  Specifically, in the selection effect, information that can recognize the first special effect mode M3 on the effect display device 12 (a character string of “first special effect mode” is illustrated in the drawing) and the second special effect mode M4. (A character string of “second special effect mode” is illustrated in the figure) as an option. In the selection effect, an operation image SG that prompts the operation display device 12 to operate the operation button BT is displayed. Then, the player selects either the first special effect mode M3 or the second special effect mode M4 by operating the operation button BT to select any option. Note that the information capable of recognizing each special effect mode M3, M4 may be, for example, a background image displayed on the effect display device 12 in each special effect mode M3, M4.

  In the selected effect, information corresponding to the currently selected special effect mode is displayed brighter than information corresponding to the special effect mode other than the currently selected special effect mode. . Therefore, in the selected effect, the player can recognize the currently selected special effect mode from the display content of the effect display device 12.

Hereinafter, the control performed by the sub control CPU 31a in relation to the effect mode and the selection effect will be described in detail.
First, the round setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The round setting process is a process executed before the start of the round game when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and is a process for setting whether or not to execute the selection effect during the round game in the current jackpot game It is.

  In the round setting process, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current big hit is the first probability variation big hit (step S101). If the determination result of step S101 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the round setting process. In other words, when the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the selection effect during the round game.

  If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the selection effect executed flag set in the sub control RAM 31c, and the selection effect has already been executed in the current extended state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S102). The selection effect execution completion flag is a flag that is set when the selection effect is executed, and is a flag that is deleted when the extended resort state ends. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a can determine whether or not the selection effect has already been executed in the current extended state by referring to the selection effect execution completed flag. Note that the case where the selection effect is already executed in step S102 is a case where the selection effect is being executed during the big hit game given before the current big hit game in the current villa state. . For this reason, step S102 does not make an affirmative determination in the first jackpot game (so-called first hit) that triggers the start of the consecutive house state, and makes an affirmative determination in the second or subsequent jackpot game in the consecutive house state. There is a case. In the following description, the first jackpot game that triggers the start of the consecutive resort state is simply referred to as “first jackpot game”, and the second and subsequent jackpot games in the consecutive resort state are simply referred to as “second and subsequent jackpot games”. There is a case.

  If the determination result in step S102 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the second special effect mode execution flag set in the sub control RAM 31c, and the second special effect is performed during the current extended resort state. It is determined whether or not the mode M4 has already been executed (set) (step S103). The second special effect mode executed flag is a flag that is set when the second special effect mode M4 is executed (set), and is a flag that is deleted when the extended villa state ends. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a can determine whether or not the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed during the current extended resort state by referring to the second special effect mode executed flag.

  As will be described in detail later, the second special effect mode M4 is an effect mode that can be shifted to after the end of the probable big hit game, and before the first big hit game that gives the start of the consecutive resort state is given. There is no transition to the second special effect mode M4. For this reason, step S103 does not make an affirmative determination in the first jackpot game (so-called first hit) that triggers the start of the consecutive house state, but makes an affirmative determination in the second or subsequent jackpot game in the consecutive house state. There is a case. If the determination result of step S103 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the round setting process.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a makes a negative determination in step S102 and step S103 in the first big hit game, and therefore does not cause the selection effect to be executed during the round game in the first big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is affirmative or the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a selects a selection effect during the round game in the round selection effect execution flag set in the sub control RAM 31c. Is set (step S104), and the round setting process is terminated.

  As described above, when at least one of the selection effect and the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed in the current extended state, the sub-control CPU 31a selects during the round game among the big hit games. The production is executed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the selection effect to be executed during the round game among the big hit games when the selection effect has already been executed in the current extended game state. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the current extended state, if the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed, even if the selection effect has not been executed yet, The selection effect is executed during the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 31a executes the selection effect during the round game, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a predetermined period of the round game (the 16th round game after the 11th round game is started). The selection effect is executed over a period until the end). That is, in the present embodiment, a predetermined period during the round game (a period from the start of the eleventh round game to the end of the sixteenth round game) corresponds to the second period.

  Next, the selection effect process will be described with reference to FIG. The selection effect process is a process for selecting an effect mode in the selection effect. The selection effect process is selected during the ending time in the ending setting process described later in addition to the case where the selection effect process is executed during the round game because it is determined that the selection effect is executed during the round game in the round setting process described above. It may be executed during the ending time when it is determined that the effect is executed.

  In the selection effect process, the sub control CPU 31a sets a predetermined value for the special effect mode selection flag set in the sub control RAM 31c (step S111). The special effect mode selection flag is a flag that can specify a special effect mode to be transferred after the current big hit game in a mode change process described later. In step S111, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the effect mode flag, specifies the effect mode when the current big hit game is awarded, and sets the special effect mode selection flag based on the specified effect mode. Set the value of.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the special effect mode when the effect mode when the current big hit game is given is any one of the normal effect mode M1, the special effect mode M2, and the first special effect mode M3. A value capable of specifying the first special effect mode M3 is set in the selection flag. The case where the effect mode when the current jackpot game is given is the normal effect mode M1 is a case where the current jackpot game is the first jackpot game. The case of the special effect mode M2 is a case where the current big hit game is the second or later big hit game, and the big hit game one time before the current big hit game is an uncertain variable big hit game. In the case of the first special effect mode M3, the current big hit game is the second or later big hit game, and the previous big hit game is the probability variable big hit game, and the selected effect during the probability variable big hit game Is not executed, and the first special effect mode M3 may be set after the big hit game is over. Further, in the case of the first special effect mode M3, the current big hit game is the second or later big hit game, the previous big hit game is the probability variable big hit game, and is executed during the probability variable big hit game. When the first special effect mode M3 is selected in the selected effect, the first special effect mode M3 may be set after the probability variation big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if the production mode when the current big hit game is awarded is the second special production mode M4, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify the second special production mode M4 in the special production mode selection flag. Set. In the case of the second special effect mode M4, the big hit game this time is the second big hit game or later, the previous big hit game is the probability variable big hit game, and the selected effect during the probability variable big hit game Is not executed, and the second special effect mode M4 may be set after the end of the big hit game. Further, in the case of the second special effect mode M4, the current big hit game is the second or later big hit game, the previous big hit game is the probability variable big hit game, and is executed during the probability variable big hit game. When the second special effect mode M4 is selected in the selected effect, the second special effect mode M4 may be set after the probability variation big hit game ends. Further, in the case of the second special effect mode M4, the current big hit game is the second or later big hit game, the previous big hit game is the probability variable big hit game, and is executed during the probability variable big hit game. Regardless of the effect mode selected in the selected effect, the second special effect mode M4 may be set after the probability variation big hit game ends.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the information and the operation image SG corresponding to the special effect modes M3 and M4. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a has selected information corresponding to the currently selected effect mode (the effect mode that can be specified from the special effect mode selection flag) among the special effect modes M3 and M4. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display brighter than the information corresponding to the non-effect mode.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation button BT has been operated (step S112). In step S112, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not an operation signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input. If the determination result in step S112 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value set in the special effect mode selection flag (step S113). Specifically, in step S113, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying a special effect mode different from the currently selected special effect mode in the special effect mode selection flag. For example, when the value that can specify the first special effect mode M3 is set in the special effect mode selection flag, the sub control CPU 31a replaces the first special effect mode M3 with a value that can be specified. A value capable of specifying the special effect mode M4 is set in the special effect mode selection flag. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a returns to the process of step S112.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S112 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the selection effect end condition is satisfied (step S114). Specifically, when the current selection effect is a selection effect executed during a round game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the selection effect end condition is satisfied when all the round games are ended. In other words, in the selection effect executed during the round game, the special effect mode can be selected until the last (16th) round game is completed. On the other hand, when the current selection effect is a selection effect executed during the ending time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the selection effect end condition is satisfied when the ending time has elapsed. In other words, in the selection effect executed during the ending time, the special effect mode can be selected until the ending effect ends.

  If the determination result in step S114 is negative (if the selection effect end condition is not satisfied), the sub control CPU 31a returns to the process in step S112. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S114 is affirmative (when the selection effect end condition is satisfied), the sub control CPU 31a refers to the selection effect execution completed flag, and the selection effect is displayed during the current extended resort state. It is determined whether it has already been executed (step S115). If the determination result in step S115 is negative (if the selection effect has not yet been executed in the current extended resort state), the sub control CPU 31a selects the selected effect executed flag in the current extended resort state. A value capable of specifying that the effect has already been executed is set (step S116).

  And when the determination result of step S115 is affirmative, or when the process of step S116 is performed, the sub control CPU 31a performs information and operations corresponding to the special effect modes M3 and M4 displayed on the effect display device 12. The display of the image SG is terminated, and the selection effect process is terminated.

  Next, the ending setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The ending setting process is a process that is executed before the start of the ending time when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and is a process for setting whether or not to execute the selection effect during the ending time in the current jackpot game It is.

  In the ending setting process, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current big hit is the first probability variation big hit (step S121). When the determination result of step S121 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the ending setting process. In other words, when the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit, the sub control CPU 31a does not execute the selection effect during the ending time.

  If the determination result in step S121 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the effect mode flag and determines whether or not the effect mode when the current jackpot game is given is the second special effect mode M4. Is determined (step S122).

  Note that the case where the effect mode when the big hit game this time is given is the second special effect mode M4 is as described in step S111 of the selection effect process (FIG. 6). Omitted.

  If the determination result in step S122 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a special symbol variation game that is a first certain variation big hit in the special symbol variation game that is on hold, and a special symbol variation that becomes a second certain variation big hit. It is determined whether or not a special symbol variation game that is a game and an uncertain variation big hit is included (step S123).

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a, based on the pre-determination command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, includes the special symbol variation game that becomes the first probability variation big game, the second probability variation, among the special symbol variation games that are on hold. It is specified whether a special symbol variation game that is a big hit and a special symbol variation game that is a non-probable big hit are included. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the special symbol variation game that becomes the first probability variation big hit in the special symbol variation game that is on hold, and the special symbol variation game that becomes the second probability variation big hit and the special symbol that becomes the non-probability variation big hit. If the symbol variation game is not included, an affirmative decision is made in step S123. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a makes a negative determination in step S123 when the special symbol variation game that is on hold does not include the special symbol variation game that becomes the first probability variation big hit. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the special symbol variation game that is on hold, even if the special symbol variation game that is on hold includes the special symbol variation game that becomes the first certainty big hit. If a special symbol variation game that is a two-probability big hit or a special symbol variation game that is a non-probable big hit is included, a negative determination is made in step S123.

  If the determination result of step S123 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the second special effect mode M4 in the special effect mode selection flag (step S124). When the process of step S124 is completed, the sub control CPU 31a ends the ending setting process. Thus, the sub control CPU 31a can shift to the second special effect mode M4 without executing the selection effect during the ending time.

  In addition, when the determination result of step S123 is affirmative, in the round setting process described above, it is determined that the selection effect is executed during the round game and the selection effect is executed, and the selection is performed during the round game. There are both cases where it is determined that the effect is not executed and the selected effect is not executed.

  Then, when the selection effect is being executed during the round game, the sub control CPU 31a, in step S124, regardless of the value set in the special mode selection flag in the selection effect process executed during the round game. A value that can specify the second special effect mode M4 is newly set in the special effect mode selection flag. That is, if the determination result in step S123 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a can shift to the second special effect mode M4 regardless of the effect mode selected by the selection effect executed during the round game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is in the case where the selection effect is not executed during the round game, and when the determination result in step S123 is affirmative, during the big hit game, during the round game and during the ending time. In any case, it is possible to shift to the second special effect mode M4 without executing the selection effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the special symbol variation game that becomes the first certain variation big hit in the special symbol variation game held during the first certain variation big hit game, and the special symbol that becomes the second certain variation big hit. The second special effect mode M4 can be set (executed) without going through the selection effect on the condition that the variable game and the special symbol variable game that is an uncertain change big hit are not included. In the following, the special symbol variation game that becomes the first probability variable big hit is included in the special symbol variation game held during the first probability variable big hit game, and the special symbol variation game that becomes the second probability variable big hit and the non-probable variable big hit Since the condition that does not include the special symbol variation game is a condition for entering the second special effect mode M4 without going through the selection effect, it is indicated as “entry condition”. In the present embodiment, the entry condition corresponds to a third condition and a special condition.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S122 is affirmative or the determination result in step S123 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first special effect mode M3 or the second special effect mode M4 as the special effect mode selection flag. It is determined whether or not a value capable of specifying that it is being selected is set (step S125). When the determination result of step S125 is affirmative (when the first special effect mode M3 or the second special effect mode M4 is being selected), the sub control CPU 31a ends the ending setting process. In addition, the case where the determination result of step S125 is affirmative is a case where the selection effect is executed during the round game and the first special effect mode M3 or the second special effect mode M4 is selected in the selection effect. That is, when the selection effect is executed during the round game, the sub control CPU 31a does not execute the selection effect during the ending time.

  In addition, as described above, the case where the selection effect is executed during the round game is a case where at least one of the selection effect and the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed in the current extended resort state. is there. For this reason, the case where the selection effect is executed during the ending time is limited to the case where neither the selection effect nor the second special effect mode M4 has been executed yet in the current extended resort state.

  If the determination result in step S125 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the real-time clock 31d, and whether or not a specific period (5 weeks in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has elapsed. Is determined (step S126). In step S126, the sub control CPU 31a acquires introduction date information from the sub control ROM 31b, and acquires date information capable of specifying the current date from the real time clock 31d. Then, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether a specific period has elapsed since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the acquired introduction date information and date information. In the following description, a condition where a specific period has elapsed since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is referred to as a “first condition”. In the present embodiment, the first condition is a condition for the real-time clock 31d to measure a specific time or a specific date.

  If the determination result in step S126 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether the number of winning prize balls stored in the sub control RAM 31c has reached a specific number (15000 in this embodiment) (step S126). S127). In the following description, a condition where the number of winning prize balls has reached a specific number is referred to as a “second condition”. In the present embodiment, the second condition is a condition different from the first condition. If the determination result of step S127 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the ending setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S126 is affirmative, or if the determination result in step S127 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a selects the ending selection effect execution flag set in the sub-control RAM 31c during the ending time. A value that can specify that the effect is to be executed is set (step S128), and the ending setting process is terminated.

Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a executes the selection effect processing described above during the ending time, thereby causing the selection effect to be executed during the ending time.
Thus, the sub control CPU 31a permits execution of the selection effect when the determination result of step S126 is affirmative, that is, when the first condition is satisfied. Similarly, the sub control CPU 31a permits execution of the selection effect when the determination result of step S127 is positive, that is, when the second condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the first condition and the second condition are conditions for allowing execution of the selection effect. In the present embodiment, the first condition corresponds to a special condition, and the second condition corresponds to a predetermined condition. In the following description, the first condition and the second condition may be collectively referred to as “selection condition”. Even if the current jackpot game is the first jackpot game or the second or subsequent jackpot game, if the selection condition is satisfied, the selection effect can be executed during the ending time. However, the second condition in the present embodiment is that the number of winning prize balls reaches 15000, and since the number of winning prize balls is erased when the consecutive home state is terminated, In addition, the second condition is not satisfied in the first big hit game. In the present embodiment, the selection condition corresponds to a specific condition. Note that the selection conditions (first condition and second condition) are different conditions from the entry condition.

  In the present embodiment, the processes in steps S126 and S127 in the ending setting process can be grasped as a determination as to whether or not the selection condition is satisfied. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a can grasp that the execution of the selection effect is permitted when the selection condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, “establishment of the selection condition” refers to establishment of at least one of the first condition and the second condition, and refers to establishment of both the first condition and the second condition. is not.

  Further, if the determination result in step S126 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a allows execution of the selection effect regardless of the determination result in step S127. That is, when the first condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a allows the selection effect to be executed regardless of whether or not the second condition is satisfied.

  With the round setting process and the ending setting process as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the selection effect, and if the selection effect has already been executed in the current extended resort state, the big hit game is being played. The selection effect can be executed during the round game. On the other hand, when executing the selection effect, the sub control CPU 31a enables the selection effect to be executed during the ending time in the big hit game if the selection effect is not yet executed.

  More specifically, when the sub control CPU 31a executes the selection effect, if at least one of the selection effect and the second special effect mode M4 is already executed in the current extended state, the big hit game A selection effect is executed during a round game. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a causes the selection effect to be executed during the ending time in the big hit game, when neither the selection effect nor the second special effect mode M4 has been executed yet in the current extended state. In the present embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the first period.

  In addition, according to the round setting process and the ending setting process as described above, the second special effect mode is established when the rush condition is established in the big hit game before the current big hit game during the current extended game state. If M4 has already been executed, the selection effect may be executed even if the selection condition is not satisfied in the current jackpot game.

  Next, the mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG. The mode transition process is a process that is executed after the end of the ending time when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and is a process for setting (changing) the effect mode.

  In the mode transition process, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (step S131). If the determination result in step S131 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value that can identify the special effect mode M2 in the effect mode flag (step S132). That is, the sub control CPU 31a sets the special effect mode M2 as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game when the current big hit is an uncertain change big hit. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the mode transition process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S131 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current big hit is the first certainty big hit (step S133). If the determination result in step S133 is negative, that is, if the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the effect mode flag when the current big hit game is awarded. It is determined whether or not the effect mode is the second special effect mode M4 (step S134). Note that the case where the effect mode when the big hit game this time is given is the second special effect mode M4 is as described in step S111 of the selection effect process (FIG. 6). Omitted.

  If the determination result of step S134 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify the second special effect mode M4 in the effect mode flag (step S135). In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a has a case where the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit, and when the production mode when the current big hit game is given is the second special production mode M4, after the big hit game ends. Also continues the second special effect mode M4. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S134 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the first special effect mode M3 in the effect mode flag (step S136). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit, and when the production mode when the current big hit game is given is the normal production mode M1 or the special production mode M2. After the game ends, the mode is shifted to the first special effect mode M3. Further, the sub control CPU 31a has a case where the current big hit is the second probability variation big hit, and when the production mode when the current big hit game is given is the first special production mode M3, the big hit game ends. Also continues the first special effect mode M3.

  If the determination result in step S133 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the special effect mode selection flag to determine whether or not the first special effect mode M3 is being selected (step S137). . In the case where an affirmative determination is made in step S137, a value that can identify the first special effect mode M3 in the selection effect process executed either during the round game or during the ending time is the special effect mode selection flag. This is the case.

  If the determination result of step S137 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the special effect mode selection flag to determine whether or not the second special effect mode M4 is being selected (step S138). If an affirmative determination is made in step S138, a value that can specify the second special effect mode M4 in the selection effect process executed either during the round game or during the ending time is the special effect mode selection flag. May have been set. If the determination in step S138 is affirmative, a value that can identify the second special effect mode M4 may be set in the special effect mode selection flag because the determination in step S123 is affirmed in the ending setting process. . The case where a negative determination is made in step S138 is a case where the selection effect process is not executed during the round game or the ending time, and the negative determination is made in step S123 in the ending setting process.

  If the determination result of step S138 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the second special effect mode M4 in the effect mode flag (step S139). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the second special effect mode executed flag to determine whether or not the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed in the current extended resort state (step S140). . When the determination result of step S140 is negative (when the second special effect mode M4 is not yet executed in the current extended state), the sub control CPU 31a sets the second special effect mode execution flag to the current flag. In the consecutive resort state, a value that can specify that the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed is set (step S141).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S137 is affirmative or when the determination result of step S138 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the first special effect mode M3 in the effect mode flag (step S142). ).

  If the determination result in step S140 is affirmative, the process in step S141 is terminated, or the process in step S142 is terminated, the sub control CPU 31a clears (deletes) the value of the special effect mode selection flag. (Step S143). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the mode transition process.

  In a process different from the mode transition process, when the special effect mode M2 is set, the sub control CPU 31a receives the non-operation command from the main control CPU 30a, and the effect mode flag is set to the normal effect mode. A value capable of specifying M1 is set.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the values of the second special effect mode execution flag and the selection effect execution flag when the normal state is reached when the big hit game is not being played (the extended game state is ended). Clear (erase).

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the production mode realized in the present embodiment by the processing as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
First, a description will be given of the normal production mode M1 being set. As described above, the normal effect mode M1 is an effect mode that suggests the normal state, and the big hit game given during the setting of the normal effect mode M1 is the first big hit game. As described above, among the selection conditions, the second condition is a condition in which the number of winning balls (the total number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game in the consecutive state) reaches a specific number (15000). is there. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is given during the setting of the normal performance mode M1, the second condition among the selection conditions is not satisfied.

  If the first probability variation big hit game is given and the rush condition is satisfied while the normal production mode M1 is set, the process proceeds to the second special production mode M4 after the big hit game ends (arrow A, steps S138 and S139).

  In addition, when the first probable big hit game is given and the selection condition (first condition) is satisfied while the normal effect mode M1 is set, the selection effect is executed during the ending time (arrow B, step S126, S128). As described above, in the first big hit game, the selection effect is not executed during the round game. In the selected effect, when the first special effect mode M3 is selected, the process shifts to the first special effect mode M3 after the end of the big hit game (arrow F, steps S137 and S142). On the other hand, in the selection effect, when the second special effect mode M4 is selected, the process shifts to the second special effect mode M4 after the end of the big hit game (arrow G, steps S138 and S139).

  Also, during the setting of the normal performance mode M1, when the first probability variation big hit game is given and neither the entry condition nor the selection condition (first condition) is satisfied, the first special performance mode is set after the big hit game is over. The process proceeds to M3 (arrow C, steps S137, S138, S142). Further, when the second probability variation big hit game is given during the setting of the normal production mode M1, the game shifts to the first special production mode M3 after the big hit game ends (arrow D, steps S133, S134, S136). In addition, when the non-probability big hit game is given during the setting of the normal production mode M1, the special production mode M2 is entered after the big hit game is over (arrow E, steps S131, S132).

Next, the setting during the special effect mode M2 will be described.
While the special effect mode M2 is set, when the first probability variation big hit game is given and the rush condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the second special effect mode M4 after the big hit game ends (arrow A, steps S138 and S139).

  In addition, during the setting of the special effect mode M2, when the first probability variation big hit game is given, at least one of the selected effect and the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed during the current extended game state. When it is, the selection effect is executed during the round game (arrow B, steps S102 to S104). In addition, during the setting of the special effect mode M2, the first probable big hit game is awarded, and neither the selected effect nor the second special effect mode M4 has been executed yet in the current extended state. When the selection condition is satisfied, the selection effect is executed during the ending time (arrow B, steps S126 to S128).

  In the selected effect, when the first special effect mode M3 is selected, the process shifts to the first special effect mode M3 after the end of the big hit game (arrow F, steps S137 and S142). On the other hand, when the second special effect mode M4 is selected, the game shifts to the second special effect mode M4 after the end of the big hit game (arrow G, steps S138, S139).

  In addition, when the special probability mode M2 is set and the first probability variation big hit game is given and neither the entry condition nor the selection condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the first special effect mode M3 after the big hit game ends ( Arrow C, steps S137, S138, S142). In addition, when the special probability mode M2 is set and the second probability variation big hit game is given, the game proceeds to the first special special effect mode M3 after the big hit game ends (arrow D, steps S133, S134, S136).

  In addition, when the special effect mode M2 is set and an uncertain change big hit game is given, the special effect mode M2 continues even after the big hit game ends (arrow E, steps S131, S132). Then, when the special performance mode M2 is set, the next big hit game is granted when the entrance rate improvement state is finished, that is, after the previous big hit game is finished and the special performance mode M2 is set. When the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation is completed without being performed, the process shifts to the normal performance mode M1 after the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations (arrow H).

Next, the setting during the first special effect mode M3 will be described.
While the first special effect mode M3 is set, when the first probability variation big hit game is given and the rush condition is satisfied, the game proceeds to the second special effect mode M4 after the big hit game ends (arrow A, steps S138, S139). ).

  In addition, during the setting of the first special effect mode M3, when the first probability variation big hit game is given, and at least one of the selected effect and the second special effect mode M4 is already in the current extended state. When being executed, the selection effect is executed during the round game (arrow B, steps S102 to S104). In addition, during the setting of the first special effect mode M3, when the first probable big hit game is awarded, both the selected effect and the second special effect mode M4 are still executed during the current extended resort state. When the selection condition is satisfied, the selection effect is executed during the ending time (arrow B, steps S126 to S128).

  In the selection effect, when the first special effect mode M3 is selected, the first special effect mode M3 continues after the end of the big hit game (arrow F, steps S137 and S142). On the other hand, when the second special effect mode M4 is selected, the game shifts to the second special effect mode M4 after the end of the big hit game (arrow G, steps S138, S139).

  When the first special effect mode M3 is set and the first probability variation big hit game is given and neither the entry condition nor the selection condition is satisfied, the first special effect mode M3 is set even after the big hit game ends. Continue (arrow C, steps S137, S138, S142). In addition, when the second probable big hit game is awarded while the first special effect mode M3 is set, the first special effect mode M3 continues even after the big hit game ends (arrow D, steps S133, S134, S136). . In addition, when the non-probable change big hit game is given during the setting of the first special effect mode M3, the game shifts to the special effect mode M2 after the big hit game ends (arrow E, steps S131, S132).

Next, the setting during the second special effect mode M4 will be described.
In the setting of the second special effect mode M4, when the first probability variation big hit game is awarded, the selection effect is executed during the round game (arrows A, B, C, steps S102 to S104). In this case, since the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed in the current extended state, the selection effect is executed during the round game, so the selection effect is executed during the ending time. There is no.

  In the selection effect, when the first special effect mode M3 is selected, after the big hit game is over, the process proceeds to the first special effect mode M3 (arrow F, steps S137, S142), while the second special effect mode If M4 is selected, the second special performance mode M4 continues after the end of the probable big hit game (arrow G, steps S138, S139). That is, when the first probability variation big hit game is given during the setting of the second special effect mode M4, the selection effect is executed during the big hit game regardless of whether the entry condition or the selection condition is satisfied. .

  When the second special effect mode M4 is set and the second probability variation big hit game is given, the second special effect mode M4 continues even after the big hit game ends (arrow D, steps S133 to S135). In addition, when the non-probable big hit game is given during the setting of the second special effect mode M4, the process shifts to the special effect mode M2 after the big hit game ends (arrow E, steps S131, S132).

  Although not shown in the figure, during the setting of the special effect mode M2 or the first special effect mode M3, the selection effect may be executed during the round game and the entry condition may be satisfied. In this case, as described above, regardless of the effect mode selected in the selection effect, the process shifts to the second special effect mode M4 after the big hit game ends.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, when the first probable big hit game is awarded, when the selection effect is not executed, when the selection effect is executed during the round game, and when the selection effect is executed during the ending time The flow of performance during the big hit game will be described together with a specific example. In the figure, “OP” indicates an opening, “ED” indicates an ending, and “R” indicates a round.

First, with reference to FIG. 9A, the flow of effects during a big hit game when the selection effects are not executed will be described. Here, it is assumed that the entry condition is not satisfied.
In the effect display device 12, the opening effect is started with the start of the big hit game (time point t0). Next, when the opening time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the opening effect, starts the round game, and starts the round effect (time point t1). Subsequently, when all the round games are finished, the effect display device 12 ends the round effect and starts the ending effect (time t2). Thereafter, when the ending time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the ending effect, and the jackpot game ends (time t3). Then, after the big hit game ends, the first special effect mode M3 is set, and the effect display device 12 displays a background image corresponding to the first special effect mode M3.

  Although not shown, when the first probability variation big hit game is awarded, the entry condition is established, and when the transition is made to the second special effect mode M4 without going through the selection effect, from time t0 to time t3, The effect during the jackpot game is executed in the same flow as the flow of the effect during the jackpot game when the selection effect described above is not executed. Then, after the big hit game ends, the second special effect mode M4 is set, and the effect display device 12 displays a background image corresponding to the second special effect mode M4. Note that when the transition to the second special effect mode M4 is performed without going through the selection effect, part or all of the contents of the ending effect may be different from those when the selection effect is not executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9B, the flow of effects during the big hit game when the selection effects are executed during the ending time will be described. In the effect display device 12, the opening effect is started with the start of the big hit game (time t10). Next, when the opening time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the opening effect, starts the round game, and starts the round effect (time t11).

  Subsequently, when all the round games are finished, the effect display device 12 ends the round effect and starts the ending effect (time t12). At this time, the effect display device 12 executes the selection effect as the ending effect. Specifically, in the effect display device 12, information corresponding to each special effect mode M3, M4 and the operation image SG are displayed. Also, in the effect display device 12, information corresponding to the currently selected special effect mode is displayed brighter than information corresponding to a special effect mode different from the currently selected special effect mode. Further, when the operation button BT is operated during execution of the selected effect and the selected special effect mode is changed, information corresponding to the newly selected special effect mode is selected in the effect display device 12. The information is displayed brighter than the information corresponding to the special effect mode that is not (time t13). Thereafter, when the ending time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the ending effect (selection effect), and the jackpot game ends (time t14). After the big hit game ends, the selected effect mode (here, the second special effect mode M4) is set, and the effect display device 12 displays a background image corresponding to the second special effect mode M4. The

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9C, the flow of effects during a big hit game when a selection effect is executed during a round game will be described. In the effect display device 12, the opening effect is started with the start of the big hit game (time t20). Next, when the opening time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the opening effect, starts the round game, and starts the round effect (time t21). Thereafter, when a predetermined number of round games (for example, 10 times) have been completed, the effect display device 12 executes a selection effect as a round effect (time t22). In the effect display device 12, when the selection effect is executed as the round effect, the selection effect is executed in the same display manner as when the selection effect is executed as the ending effect. Thereafter, when all the round games are completed, the effect display device 12 ends the round effect (selection effect) and starts the ending effect (time t23). Thereafter, when the ending time ends, the effect display device 12 ends the ending effect and ends the jackpot game (time t24). After the big hit game is over, the selected effect mode (here, the second special effect mode M4) is set, and the effect display device 12 displays a background image corresponding to the second special effect mode M4. The

  Although not shown, when the first probable big hit game is awarded, when the selection effect is executed during the round game and the rush condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the second special effect mode M4 from time t20. Until the time t23, the effect during the big hit game is executed in the same flow as the flow of the effect during the big hit game when the selection effect is executed during the round game described above. Then, after the big hit game ends, the second special effect mode M4 is set regardless of the effect mode selected in the selection effect, and the effect display device 12 displays a background image corresponding to the second special effect mode M4. Note that when setting the second special effect mode M4 regardless of the effect mode selected in the selection effect, a part or all of the contents of the ending effect may be different from those in the case where the selection effect is not executed.

  As described above, when the selection effect has already been executed in the current consecutive resort state, the selection effect is performed over the period from the start of the eleventh round game to the end of the sixteenth round game. Executed. On the other hand, when the selection effect is executed for the first time in the current extended resort state, the selection effect is executed over the ending time. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the specified time for one round game is set to 25 seconds, and the ending time is set to 10 seconds. Note that the round game may end before the specified time elapses when a specified number of game balls enter the grand prize opening 18, but when the game is played normally, the 11th round game is The period from the start to the end of the 16th round game is longer than the ending time. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the selection effect is already executed in the current extended state, the selection effect can be executed over a longer time than when the selection effect is executed for the first time.

  The timing at which the eleventh round game is started is earlier than the timing at which the ending time is started. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the selection effect is already executed in the current extended state, the selection effect is started at an earlier timing than when the selection effect is executed for the first time.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The selection condition for allowing execution of the selection effect includes a first condition related to time keeping of the real-time clock 31d (a condition where five weeks have passed after introduction) and a second condition different from the first condition. (Condition that the number of winning prize balls reaches 15000). According to this, in this embodiment, the conditions for permitting the execution of the selection effect can be diversified, and freshness can be given to the execution of the selection effect. Therefore, the player can be motivated to be interested in the selection effect and play the game.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, when the first condition (condition that five weeks have passed after introduction) is satisfied, the second condition (condition that the number of winning prize balls reaches 15000) is satisfied. Since the execution of the selection effect is allowed regardless of whether or not it exists, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game even if the second condition cannot be satisfied.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the first condition is that a specific period (5 weeks) has elapsed after the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the second condition is that the number of winning prize balls reaches a specific number (15000). That is. In other words, the first condition is a condition that can be easily established for any player over time, whereas the second condition is a condition that is difficult to establish, that is, a lucky player. Otherwise, it is a condition that cannot be established. In the present embodiment, execution of the selection effect is allowed when at least one of these conditions is satisfied. Therefore, until the specific period after the introduction, the player who has achieved the second condition and executed the selection effect can be given a sense of achievement, and after the specific period after the introduction, Selection effects can be enjoyed even for players who cannot achieve the two conditions. For this reason, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, when a selection condition is satisfied, execution of a selection effect that can select an effect mode is allowed. For this reason, even if a player who has already fulfilled the selection condition and executed the selection effect, he wants to execute all the effect modes that can be selected in the selection effect by executing the selection effect again ( Want to set) and motivate to play games.

  (5) The conditions necessary for setting the second special effect mode M4 include a selection condition for executing a selection effect that can select the second special effect mode M4, and a second special without passing through the selection effect. There are rush conditions for shifting (rushing into) the production mode M4. According to this, the conditions for setting the second special effect mode M4 can be diversified, and when the entry condition is satisfied, the second special effect mode M4 can be set without going through the selection effect. An impression different from that when setting the second special effect mode M4 via the selection effect when the condition is satisfied can be given. For this reason, freshness can be given with respect to setting 2nd special production mode M4, and the interest to a game can be improved.

  (6) In addition, the rush condition of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation game that is a first probability variation big hit in a special symbol variation game that is put on hold, and a special symbol that is a second probability variation big hit. The variation game and the special symbol variation game that becomes a non-probable big hit are not included. For this reason, when the first probability variation big hit game is given and the entry condition is established and the transition to the second special effect mode M4 is made without going through the selection effect (rush), the first of the special symbol variation games on hold The second probability variable big hit game and the non-probable variable big hit game are not given until the special symbol variation game that becomes one probability variation big hit is executed. Therefore, although the rush condition is satisfied and the transition to the second special performance mode M4 is performed (rushing) without going through the selection effect, the consecutive game state is ended by the non-probable big hit game thereafter being given. And a second probability variation big hit game having a lower advantage for the player than the first probability variation big hit game can be suppressed. Thereby, the interest of the player when shifting to the second special effect mode M4 (entering) without going through the selection effect can be improved.

  (7) When executing the selection effect, the sub-control CPU 31a selects at a different timing from when the selection effect has already been executed if the selection effect has not yet been executed in the current extended state. Production can be performed. For this reason, since the execution timing of the selection effect can be diversified, and when the selection effect is executed for the first time, a fresher taste can be given, so that the interest in the selection effect can be suppressed from decreasing.

  (8) Further, when the sub control CPU 31a executes the selection effect, if neither the selection effect nor the second special effect mode M4 has been executed yet during the current extended state, the selection effect and The selection effect can be executed at a timing different from when at least one of the second special effect modes M4 has already been executed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether or not at least one of the selection effect and the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed in the current extended state, and the execution timing of the selection effect. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the selection effect.

  (9) In the present embodiment, even when the selection effect is executed for the first time in the current extended state, if the second special effect mode M4 is already executed, the selection effect is generated during the round game. Executed. In other words, when the selection effect is executed for the first time in the state where the second special effect mode M4 has not yet been executed in the current extended state, that is, in the current extended state, the second special effect mode. Only when the opportunity to execute M4 for the first time is given, the selection effect is executed during the ending time. For this reason, when the opportunity to execute the second special effect mode M4 for the first time is given during the current extended state, the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed, or the second special effect mode has already been executed. The selection effect can be executed at a timing different from the case where the opportunity to execute the mode M4 is given. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to give a fresher taste to the case where the opportunity to execute the second special effect mode M4 for the first time is given during the current extended resort state.

  (10) The period during which the selection effect is executed during the round game (the period from the start of the 11th round game to the end of the 16th round game) is longer than the ending time. When the selection effect is executed, if the selection effect is the second or later selection effect in the current extended resort state, the selection effect is executed over a predetermined period during the round game. The On the other hand, when the selection effect is executed, if the selection effect is the first selection effect in the current extended state, the selection effect is executed over the ending time. In other words, during the current extended resort state, the effect time of the second and subsequent selection effects is longer than the effect time of the first selection effect. According to this, even when the selection effect is missed when the selection effect is executed for the first time, when the selection effect is executed again after that, the effect is produced over a longer period than the first selection effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from continuously missing the selection effect, and to suppress the player's interest from decreasing.

  (11) The period when the selection effect is executed during the round game (the period from the start of the 11th round game to the end of the 16th round game) is earlier than the ending time. In other words, in the current rendezvous state, in the second and subsequent selection effects, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the selection effect was suddenly started compared to the first selection effect. Therefore, even when the second and subsequent selection effects are executed, the selection effects can be given a fresh taste, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  (12) Even if the selection effect is executed during the round game, and the first special effect mode M3 is selected in the selection effect, the second special after the end of the big hit game if the entry condition is satisfied There are cases where the mode is shifted to the effect mode M4. In other words, the special symbol variation game that is the first probability variation jackpot is included in the special symbol variation game that is on hold, and the special symbol variation game that is the second probability variation jackpot and the special symbol variation game that is a non-probability variation jackpot are included. Otherwise, the second special effect mode M4 may be entered regardless of the effect mode selected in the selected effect. According to this, the player can be surprised by setting the effect mode different from the effect mode selected in the selection effect. Furthermore, the special symbol variation game that becomes the first probability variation jackpot is included in the special symbol variation game that is on hold, and the special symbol variation game that becomes the second probability variation jackpot and the special symbol variation game that becomes the non-probability variation jackpot are included. Since it can be notified that it is not, the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-You may change suitably the kind of production mode. For example, you may provide the production mode which conceals whether it is a probability change state. In addition, each production mode may be a production mode that can be set regardless of the gaming state (probability change state, entry rate improvement state). In each effect mode, the background image may not be different.

  The method for enabling the sub-control CPU 31a to recognize whether or not the big hit game is being played may be changed as appropriate. For example, a big hit start command output from the main control CPU 30a to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the big hit game, and a big hit end command output from the main control CPU 30a to the sub control CPU 31a at the end of the big hit game, The control CPU 31a may be able to recognize whether or not a big hit game is being played based on the input of these commands.

  The sub control CPU 31a may not display the number of winning prize balls on the effect display device 12. However, for example, when the fact that the number of winning prize balls reaches a specific number is adopted as a selection condition or entry condition, the number of winning prize balls is displayed from the viewpoint of improving the willingness to establish the selection condition or entry condition. It is preferable. Further, the number of winning prize balls may be displayed only during the big hit game in the consecutive resort state.

  The main control CPU 30a is not limited to the big hit game, and may output a prize ball command to the sub control CPU 31a every time a prize ball detection signal is inputted from the prize ball sensor 51b. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a counts (accumulates) the number of winning balls acquired when the winning ball command is input during the big hit game, while when the winning ball command is input other than during the big hit game. The number of winning prize balls may not be counted.

  -When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signals from the sensors SE1 to SE3 and SE5, a game ball has entered the start openings 13 and 15, the big winning opening 18, and the normal winning opening 24. A prize ball number command that can specify a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out sometimes may be output to the sub-control CPU 31a. In this case, the prize ball sensor 51b may output the prize ball detection signal only to the payout control CPU 50a without outputting the prize ball detection signal to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a may store, in the main control RAM 30c, the total number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls based on the detection signals from the sensors SE1 to SE3 and SE5. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs, to the payout control CPU 50a, a signal instructing to pay out one game ball as a prize ball based on the number of prize balls stored in the main control RAM 30c. The game ball may be controlled to be paid out from the ball payout device 51.

  -The number of winning balls is the total number of all winning balls paid out during the big hit game, but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the prize balls that are paid out during the jackpot game in the consecutive house state, the prize balls that are paid out during the period in which the jackpot game is not played in the consecutive house state may be counted. Alternatively, the total number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball has been awarded to the big prize opening 18 among the start openings 13 and 15, the big prize opening 18, and the normal prize opening 24 may be used. In this case, the main control CPU 30a can specify a predetermined number as the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the big prize opening 18 when the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input. It is preferable to output a prize ball number command to the sub control CPU 31a. Then, the sub control CPU 31a may count the number of winning prize balls based on the input of the winning ball number command.

  -A plurality of types of production contents for the ending production may be provided. At this time, it is good to vary the production content of the ending production according to the production mode after the big hit game. In this case, when the selection effect is executed during the round game, the content of the ending effect can be varied according to the effect mode selected by the player, so that the player's interest can be improved. Further, the content of the ending effect may be varied according to the current effect mode. In addition, it is also possible to provide a plurality of types of effect contents for the opening effect and effect contents for the round effect, and the effect contents may be varied depending on the current effect mode.

  -When performing a selection effect during a round game, you may change suitably in which period during a round game a selection effect is performed. For example, instead of executing the selection effect from a predetermined round game, the selection effect may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first round game was started.

  -You may change suitably the timing which starts a selection production. For example, the period in which the first selection effect is executed in the current extended resort state may be a period where the start timing is earlier than the period in which the second and subsequent selection effects are executed. That is, when the selection effect is executed for the first time, the selection effect may be started at an earlier timing than when the second and subsequent selection effects are executed. In this case, when executing the second and subsequent selection effects, the player does not start the selection effect at the timing when the first selection effect is executed and starts at a later timing during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the selection effect can be started after making it seem that the selection effect is not executed during this big hit game. Therefore, even when the second and subsequent selection effects are executed, it is possible to make the selection effects more interesting, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. Further, the start timing may be varied every time the selection effect is executed, or the start timing may be always the same timing.

  -You may change suitably the length of the period when a selection production is performed. For example, the period during which the first selection effect is executed in the current extended resort state may be longer than the period during which the second and subsequent selection effects are executed. In this case, when the selection effect is executed for the first time, even if it takes time to understand the contents of the effect, the selection effect is performed over a longer period than when the second and subsequent selection effects are executed. Is executed, it is possible to secure time for understanding the contents of the production and entertain the selection production. In addition, since the second and subsequent selection effects are executed over a shorter period than the first selection effect, it is possible to prevent the effect time of the selection effects from becoming unnecessarily long and to reduce the interest of the player. Can be suppressed. In addition, the length of the period that is executed every time the selection effect is executed may be different, or the length of the period that the selection effect is executed may be always the same length.

  -During the current extended state, the period in which the first selection effect is executed and the period in which the second and subsequent selection effects are executed may be partially overlapped. In this case, it is possible to prevent the selection effect from being missed even when the execution period is different between when the selection effect is executed for the first time and when the second and subsequent selection effects are executed. Further, the period during which the selection effect is executed may always be the same period.

  -When executing the selection effect, if the selection effect has not been executed yet during the current extended resort state, even if the second special effect mode M4 has already been executed, the selection effect during the ending time May be executed.

  -The execution mode of the selection effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, after determining the effect mode after the big hit game by lottery or the like, information corresponding to each effect mode displayed on the effect display device 12 is alternately displayed brightly. After that, the information corresponding to the determined effect mode is displayed brightly when the operation button BT is operated, so that the player performs the effect as if the effect mode is determined by the operation of the operation button BT by the player. May be.

  The selection effect is executed during the first jackpot game when the first probability variation jackpot game is given in a state where the selection condition is satisfied, but is not limited thereto. For example, the selection effect may be executed even when the second probability variation big hit game is awarded. In this case, the selection effect may be executed during the ending time even in the second and subsequent selection effects in the current extended resort state. In addition, when each production mode is set to a production mode that can be set regardless of the game state (probability change state, entrance rate improvement state), it may be executed at a timing that is not during the big hit game, for example, when the selection condition is satisfied Then, the selection effect may be executed when the operation button BT is operated.

  The specific time (5 weeks) has elapsed since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the introduction date information acquired from the sub control ROM 31b and the date information acquired from the real-time clock 31d. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can acquire elapsed date information that can specify a date after a specific period from the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the sub-control ROM 31b, and can specify the current date from the real-time clock 31d. Date information. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether the date that can be specified from the date information has reached the date that can be specified from the elapsed date information.

  When the power is cut off, a part or all of the information stored in the sub control RAM 31c may be backed up by the auxiliary power source connected to the sub control board 31. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires date information that can specify the date when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is introduced to the amusement store (when power is first turned on) from the real-time clock 31d, and the sub-control RAM 31c. The date information is backed up even when the power is turned off. Thereafter, every time the sub-control CPU 31a acquires date information that can specify the current date from the real-time clock 31d, the date information that can specify the current date and the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is introduced to the game store Based on the date information that can identify the date, the number of days (weeks) after the introduction is calculated. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the specific period has elapsed when the calculation result calculated based on the date information acquired from the real-time clock 31d becomes a predetermined result (after the fifth week after introduction). It may be.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may measure the time after the power is turned on by adding a predetermined time every predetermined cycle. According to this, it is possible to measure the time that has elapsed since the power was turned on, except during the period in which the power is turned off. In this case, the real time clock 31d may be omitted. However, when measuring a period including a power interruption in between, for example, five weeks after the power is turned on for the first time, it is preferable to use the real-time clock 31d.

  -Each time the ending setting process is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether a specific period has elapsed after the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (the first condition is satisfied), but is not limited thereto. . For example, the sub-control CPU 31a provides information (such as a flag) that can specify that the first condition is satisfied when a specific period has elapsed after the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a process different from the ending setting process. It is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the ending setting process, it may be determined whether information capable of specifying that the first condition is satisfied is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. At this time, information that can specify that the first condition is satisfied may be backed up by the auxiliary power source connected to the sub-control board 31 when the power is turned off. In this case, it is not necessary to acquire date information from the real-time clock 31d every time the ending setting process is executed, and the control burden on the sub control CPU 31a can be reduced. The determination of whether the number of winning prize balls has reached a specific number (the second condition is satisfied) may be performed in the same manner. That is, in a process different from the ending setting process, information that can specify that the second condition is satisfied is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and in the ending setting process, it can be specified that the second condition is satisfied. It may be determined whether or not information is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, information that can specify that the second condition is satisfied may also be backed up by an auxiliary power source connected to the sub control board 31 when the power is cut off.

  -You may change selection conditions suitably. For example, the first condition may be every Wednesday or noon. Further, the second condition may be that a big hit game is given a predetermined number of times or more during the consecutive resort state. Further, the first condition may be a condition that is not related to a specific time or date. For example, a big hit game may be given a predetermined number of times or a predetermined effect may be executed during the consecutive resort state. .

  -The entry conditions may be changed as appropriate. For example, a special symbol variation game that is a big hit may be included in a special symbol variation game that is put on hold regardless of the type of the big hit. According to this, when the rush condition is established and the transition to the second special performance mode M4 is made without going through the selection effect (rushing), the special symbol variation game that is put on hold after the current big hit game is finished. A big hit game will be given until all are executed. For this reason, the player's interest can be improved when the rush condition is satisfied and the transition to the second special effect mode M4 is made without going through the selection effect. In addition, the entry condition may be a condition that is not related to the special symbol variation game that is on hold, for example, that a big hit game is given more than a predetermined number of times during a consecutive resort state, a predetermined production is performed, It is good also as becoming. In this case, the preliminary determination by the sub control CPU 31a and the output of the preliminary determination command by the main control CPU 30a may be omitted.

  The sub control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the selection effect by lottery using a predetermined random number when the first probability variation big hit is given in a state where the selection condition is satisfied. . That is, there may be a case where the selection effect is not executed when the first probability variation big hit is given in a state where the selection condition is satisfied. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the selection effect by lottery using a predetermined random number when the first probability variation big hit is given in a state where the entry condition is satisfied. Also good.

  The sub control CPU 31a may determine whether or not the second condition is satisfied even when the first condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, the execution of the selection effect may be permitted on the condition that both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. In addition, while the execution of the selection effect is permitted on the condition that either the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, the second condition is passed without passing through the selection effect on the condition that both are satisfied. The transition to the special effect mode M4 may be allowed. That is, it is good also considering that both 1st conditions and 2nd conditions are materialized as rush conditions (3rd conditions, special conditions).

・ It is not necessary to have entry conditions. That is, you may make it transfer to 2nd special production mode M4 always via a selection production.
-The number of winning balls is the total number of winning balls that were won during the jackpot game in the consecutive house state, but is not limited to this. For example, the number of winning balls may be the total number of winning balls acquired between the end of the demonstration presentation and the execution of the next demonstration presentation. In this case, the timing at which the number of winning prize balls stored in the sub control RAM 31c is deleted may be set as the timing at which the demonstration effect is executed. Further, the number of winning balls acquired may be the total number of winning balls acquired after the power is turned on until the power is turned off. In this case, the timing for erasing the number of winning prize balls may be when the power is turned off. Further, the number of winning balls may be the total number of winning balls acquired since the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this case, the number of winning prize balls may be backed up by an auxiliary power source connected to the sub control board 31 when the power is turned off.

  -You may change suitably the timing which deletes the value set to the 2nd special production mode execution completion flag and the selection production execution completion flag. For example, the value set in each flag may be deleted at the timing when the demonstration effect is executed, or the value set in each flag may be deleted when the power is turned off. In addition, it is not necessary to erase the value of each flag. In this case, the value of each flag may be backed up by an auxiliary power source connected to the sub control board 31 when the power is turned off.

The contents that can be selected in the selection effect are not limited to the effect mode, and may be changed as appropriate.
The effect that is allowed to be executed when the selection condition (specific condition) is satisfied is not limited to the selection effect, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be an effect that a predetermined character image is simply displayed. In this case, the operation button BT may be omitted.

-The opening time, the specified round game time, and the ending time may be changed as appropriate.
A sub-control board 31 may be used as the sub-control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 may be provided separately from the board.

  The second special symbol is triggered by the detection of the game ball entering the second start port unit 16 while the first special symbol variation game is performed when the game ball enters the first start port unit 14. You may play a variable game. In this case, the second special symbol variation game may be preferentially executed, or each special symbol variation game may be executed in the order of entry into each starting port.

The second start port unit 16 may be omitted. In this case, the first start opening unit 14 may be provided with an opening / closing blade that is controlled to be open in the normal hit game.
The image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be, for example, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, a 7 segment type, a dot matrix type, or a combination of these.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols.
-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a big hit game when a game ball passes a specific area.

-The type of jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, a jackpot game may be provided in which neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given after the jackpot game ends.
In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given according to the type of jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation state may be provided regardless of which big win, and the probability variation state may be terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol variation games are terminated after the certain variation state is imparted. . Further, the probability variation state may be continued until the falling lottery is won. Further, the probability variation state may be given when the game ball passes through the specific area.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not have a probability variation function.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not have a function to improve the entrance rate.
-It may be embodied in a spinning machine. The revolving game machine includes a slot machine that uses medals as game media and a slot machine that uses game balls as game media.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the special condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control means can execute the specific effect without going through the selection effect.

  (B) When executing the selection effect, the control means may execute the selection effect within the predetermined period even if the specific effect is already executed or the selection effect is not yet executed. The selection effect is executed in two periods.

(C) The second period is longer than the first period.
(D) The first period is longer than the second period.
(E) The second period starts earlier than the first period.

(F) The first period is started earlier than the second period.
(G) The first period and the second period are periods in which at least a part overlaps.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (lottery means), 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU (control means), 31d ... Real time clock (time measuring means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a predetermined lottery means and executes a variable game based on a lottery result of the lottery means,
Provided with control means for controlling the production,
The control means is configured to allow execution of a selection effect that can select a specific effect when a predetermined condition is established,
When the selection effect is not yet executed, the selection effect can be executed in the first period of the predetermined period,
When the selection effect is already executed, the selection effect can be executed in a second period different from the first period in the predetermined period. Equipped with timekeeping means to keep time,
The control means allows the execution of the selection effect regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, when a special condition for the time measuring means to measure a specific time or a specific date is satisfied. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.