JP2018068642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest.SOLUTION: The amount of change in the number of ready-to-win lines is suggested or notified, based on a performance content of a special performance to be executed in a pseudo continuous performance. For this reason, not only whether a special performance is executed or not, but also the performance content of the special performance is attracted, thereby increasing an interest. Then, by executing the special performance in the pseudo continuous performance, it is possible to increase an interest by executing the special performance, while suppressing the attention in the pseudo continuous performance is paid in the number of the performance cycle or the like.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko machines, pachinko machines are designed to improve the fun by devising the production. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a reach variation operation (also referred to as reach effect) is executed after a pseudo continuous notice effect operation (also referred to as pseudo continuous effect or pseudo ream) is executed.

JP 2004-130004 A

  By the way, in a pachinko gaming machine that performs a pseudo continuous notice effect operation as in Patent Document 1, the greater the number of times the notice effect action (effect cycle) is performed in the pseudo continuous notice effect operation, the higher the jackpot expectation level may be. In many cases, the player's attention when a pseudo continuous notice effect operation is performed gathers in the number of times that the notice effect operation is performed, and is not interesting.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can execute an effect symbol variation game using an effect symbol, and that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect. A special effect control means for controlling the execution of the special effect, the special effect is configured to be executable in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect content of the special effect includes a plurality of types of effect content, The gist is that the amount of change in the number of reach lines is suggested or notified depending on the contents of the special effects.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the pseudo-continuous production is configured to include a plurality of production cycles, and an expectation or reach for increasing the number of reach lines depending on the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production. The degree of expectation that the number of final reach lines in the reach production after the number of lines has changed may be different.

With respect to the gaming machine, a minimum number of reach lines may be determined after the special effect ends.
Regarding the gaming machine, the pseudo-continuous production includes a plurality of production cycles, and the special production executed in the production cycle according to the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production. The production contents may be determined in advance.

  Regarding the gaming machine, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects, and the types of reach effects may be suggested or notified according to the contents of the effects of the special effects.

  According to this invention, the interest can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko machine. The front view of a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the production performed in each production cycle. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when the pseudo | simulation continuous effect in 2nd Embodiment is performed. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when the pseudo | simulation continuous effect in 2nd Embodiment is performed. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when the special effect in another example is performed.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an intermediate frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. The middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be opened and closed. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The game board unit includes a game board 20 and various substrates. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so that they can be opened and closed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish as one effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button BT that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 in a front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21 a that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a reverse prevention valve 21b for preventing a game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning backwardly in the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as “special game”. The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special symbol variation game.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be confirmed and stopped displayed in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the big hit. In a special game, when a lost symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a big win game is awarded after the end of the special game to be won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times of the first special game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied, so that the execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d has the number of times of the second special game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied, so that the execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. The normal symbols that can be confirmed and stopped displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can usually recognize the out-of-game. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary winning lottery) is won, after the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in the normal game, the normal winning game is given after the normal winning game ends. The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number of normal games whose execution is being held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. . For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the normal holding number is four. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the normal game.

  In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that performs notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. The plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22), and may be provided separately on different members.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 26. The first start port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first start opening 26 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 26. For example, a ball path (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the first start port 26, and the first start is established in the ball path. A sensor SE1 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 27. The second start port 27 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, a ball path (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball path. A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The second start port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or can enter the second start port 27, and a game ball can hardly enter or enter the second start port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state that cannot be performed. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in an open state when the normal winning lottery is won.

  Since the first special game is executed when a game ball enters the first start opening 26, the first start opening 26 corresponds to the start opening. In addition, since the second special game is executed when a game ball enters the second start port 27, the second start port 27 corresponds to the start port. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of start ports. Among the plurality of start ports, the first start port 26 can be said to be a start port capable of constantly entering a game ball, while the second start port 27 is a start port capable of constantly entering a game ball. It can be said.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the grand prize winning opening 29, and a count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. It is arranged. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the big prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in response to winning the jackpot. In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. In the following description, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated as “the big prize opening 29 is opened”, and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the “large prize opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is opened with a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through is provided at the gate opening. When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for a normal game can be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 32. The first general winning opening 32 is located in the game area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 23. The first general winning opening 32 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 32. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the first general winning opening 32, and the first passageway has a first passage in the ball passage. A general sensor SE5 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general winning opening 33. The second general winning opening 33 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 33 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 33. For example, a ball path (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second general winning opening 33, and the second ball path has a second path. A general sensor SE6 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE6, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The first general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 in the present embodiment are also referred to as normal winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first start opening 26, the second start opening 27, the big winning opening 29, the first general winning opening 32, and the second general winning opening 33 are played from the out opening 34. It is discharged outside (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, since the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 27 is increased, the game state is advantageous to the player.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol in which the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

  In the present embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in an open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter the second start port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when it is in the low base state, for example, it is configured not to win the normal winning lottery. For example, when in the low base state, the first variable member 28 is not opened, and the second start port 27 is played. You may comprise so that a ball may not enter. In addition, in the low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be opened even if the normal winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second start port 27. You may comprise. When configured as described above, the low base state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 27, and the high base state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 27. I can say that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state (type of gaming state) includes a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state, and a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state. There are a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is controlled to one gaming state among a plurality of types of gaming states.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each type of jackpot symbol, and there are multiple types of jackpots. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big prize opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize opening 29 is until the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. Opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  The maximum number of round games (for example, 10 times) is determined for the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, as a gaming state after the jackpot game is over, a high probability state until the next jackpot game is awarded, and until the next jackpot game is awarded. And a high base state between. On the other hand, for the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol, a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) special games are terminated as game states to be given after the jackpot game ends. Or a high base state until a big hit game is awarded before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not a high probability state is given, the advantage is a relationship of “second big hit symbol <first big hit symbol”. From the viewpoint of whether the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large or small, the advantage is a relationship of “second big hit symbol <first big hit symbol”. Therefore, the first big hit symbol is a big hit symbol that is more advantageous than the second big hit symbol because the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large and the high probability state is given. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is referred to as “first jackpot game”, and the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol is referred to as “second jackpot game”. The type of jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game is indicated as “first jackpot”, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game is indicated as “second jackpot”.

  In addition, in the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, effects symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combinations of effect symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. There is an effect design variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute an effect symbol variation game using an effect symbol. The effect design is a design provided with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is used to diversify display effects, and is also referred to as “decoration design” or “decoration design”. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in a vertical direction (scroll display). The effect design in the first row is the so-called first design, the effect design in the second row is the so-called second design, and the effect design in the third row is the so-called third design. In the following description, “first column” is indicated as “left column”, “first symbol” is indicated as “left symbol”, “second column” is indicated as “middle column” and “second symbol” is indicated. “Middle symbol” is indicated, “third column” is indicated as “right column”, and “third symbol” is indicated as “right symbol”. In each embodiment of the present embodiment, as a general rule, effect symbols simulating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

  The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during the execution of the special symbol variation game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the special game is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”. For example, when the first jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game, the symbol combinations (for example, [777]) in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same odd number of effect symbols are displayed in a fixed stop manner. May be. On the other hand, when the second jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game, the symbol combinations (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same even number of effect symbols are displayed in a fixed stop manner. May be.

  In the special game, when the lost symbol is confirmed and stopped, the lost symbol based on the rendered symbol is confirmed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbols based on the effect symbols are a combination of symbols such as “323”, “556”, [426], etc., where the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns. In the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is displayed. In this specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be changed and displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”, or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

  In the effect game in the present embodiment, the symbol combination by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the active line. In the effect display device 25, the effective line may be configured to be visible, or the effective line may be configured to be invisible. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of active lines is one in principle during execution of the effect game, but there may be a plurality of effective lines. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on at least one of the plurality of active lines. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case of a special game in which a lost symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the lost symbol due to the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on all the active lines among a plurality of active lines. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the number of effective lines becomes plural, the number of effective lines is finally one, and is temporarily stopped on the effective line after becoming one. The symbol combination by the produced effect symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case of a big hit, a big hit game is awarded after a big hit symbol (big hit display result) based on the effect symbol is displayed on the active line in the effect game.

  As described above, on the active line, a symbol combination based on a production symbol indicating a special symbol (that is, a lottery result of an internal lottery (specifically, a big hit lottery)) displayed in a special game is displayed. Since the effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the effective line can also be said to be an effect symbol stop line (or symbol stop line).

  In the effect game, the reach effect is performed when the display pattern of the effect symbol on the active line is the reach mode (when the reach is formed). In the reach mode, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily stopped in a specific column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among a plurality of columns on the effective line, and the specific column is This is a state in which the effect symbols in different columns (in this embodiment, the middle column) are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach production in the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed after the start of the normal reach production. The super reach production is executed, for example, with contents that develop the production contents of the normal reach production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during execution of the special game, the big hit expectation of the special game being executed is expected as compared with the case where only the normal reach effect is executed. The degree becomes higher. For this reason, if the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is started, the player's expectation level for the jackpot increases. The reach production is executed during the execution of the special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect mode. There are multiple types of performance modes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, any one of the plurality of types of effect modes is executed. The production mode is also called a production state.

  The effect modes in the present embodiment include a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is informed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 for each type of effect mode, the decoration lamp 17 is made to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. The mode identification information is notified by, for example, outputting different background music from the speaker 18. For example, since images other than the background image are also displayed on the effect display device 25, at least some of the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are different for each type of effect mode. That is, it can be said that the effect mode differs in some effect elements among the effect elements.

  The normal performance mode corresponds to a performance mode that is controlled when the gaming state is a low probability state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the gaming state is a low probability state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state. Thus, since the production mode controlled according to the gaming state is different, the production mode can be said to be a mode in which the gaming state can be specified. That is, the production mode can be said to be a mode that can specify whether the base state is high (or low base state), and can specify whether the state is high probability state (or low probability state). It can be said to be a mode. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is not created, but when such a gaming state is created, for example, It may be configured to be controlled to an effect mode different from the effect mode, or may be configured to be controlled to the normal effect mode.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit. The sub board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are disposed on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit in the present embodiment includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The game board unit is fixed to the middle frame 13. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are disposed inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation time of the special game is associated with the variation pattern. Therefore, it can be said that the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information capable of specifying a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and an outlier variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game, the production contents for finalizing and displaying the big hit symbol by the production design through reach production.

  The deviation variation pattern includes a variation pattern without a separation reach and a variation pattern with a separation reach. The variation pattern without losing reach is associated with the production content of the production game, which is the final content that causes the final symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped without the reach production. The variation pattern with losing reach is associated with the production content of the production game, the production content that finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of reach through the reach production. It should be noted that the big hit fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern with outlier reach include a fluctuation pattern associated with the production contents for performing only the normal reach production as the production content of the production game, and the super reach after the start of the normal reach production as the production content of the production game. There is a variation pattern associated with the contents of the effect to execute the effect.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Examples of information stored in the main control RAM 40c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting on the main board 40 a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

  A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a first general sensor SE5, and a second general sensor SE6 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 is connected to the main board 40 as described above. The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table and determination values used for lottery. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light-emitting effect data that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (contents) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Examples of information stored in the sub control RAM 41c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a generates the random number every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

  The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). An operation button BT is connected to the sub board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the operation button BT is operated by lending a port (not shown).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 will be described. First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the control program will be described.

First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter referred to as a first input determination). ). When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as first hold determination).

  If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the subsequent interrupt processing. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery, a random number used for the determination of the random fluctuation pattern used for determining the big hit symbol, or the like.

  In addition, after the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second start port is based on whether the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. It is determined whether a game ball has entered 27 (hereinafter referred to as second input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Determine (hereinafter referred to as second hold determination). When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, The special symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the special game.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as an execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and the special game is not being played, while the negative determination is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the special game execution condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a has the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c being 1 or more. Determine whether. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game, and then ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, and then ends the special symbol start process.

  In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command that can specify the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not the big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  After the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol and the big hit fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol and a shift variation pattern. For example, when the big win is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs a reach lottery, determines a variation pattern with a deviation reach when the reach lottery is won, and changes without a reach when the reach lottery is not won. The pattern may be determined. The main control CPU 40a may determine a special symbol or a variation pattern by lottery using the read random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined special symbol and control information (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) that can identify the variation pattern. Then, the first special symbol start process is terminated.

  In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command that can specify the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not the big hit.

  After the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol and the big hit fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol and a shift variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop state when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for causing the symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, a prize ball process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE5 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second general sensor SE6 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the general winning ports 32 and 33 is the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the start ports 26 and 27. More than. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the general winning ports 32 and 33 is based on the number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the big winning port 29. There are few.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit processing. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit game is awarded after winning the big hit.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the opening control command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a measures the opening time. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the release mode (open pattern) set to the big hit game, and starts the round game. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined in the jackpot game is completed. The main control CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer every time a round game is started.

  The main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. Further, when the ending command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a measures the ending time. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the high control state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high control state when the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) that can specify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is provided.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state in the output buffer.

  Incidentally, when a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the probability state flag and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state. Set to base state flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal holdings. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal hold count command) that can specify the updated normal hold count in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holds stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the updated normal hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal lottery (ordinary hit determination) of whether or not the normal hit. For example, in the case of adopting the above-described normal symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a performs normal hits so that the probability of winning in normal hits is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be displayed with a fixed stop in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and sets the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 is controlled. The main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started in the output buffer in accordance with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and opens the second starting port 27 according to the determined opening pattern. The first actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and plays one normal hit game in the high base state rather than the first opening pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

  In this embodiment, it is easier to win a normal hit when in the high base state than in the low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win a normal hit even when in a low base state, and the first variable member 28 is in an open state when the normal win lottery is won. . Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the base is in the low base state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 27 than in the high base state, but to the second start port 27. There is a possibility that game balls will enter.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. By referring to the base state flag, the sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the state is the high base state (or the low base state).

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the high probability mode after the first big hit game is over. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the chance mode after the second big hit game ends. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance mode when the high base state is finished without winning the big hit lottery (when the high base state is shifted to the low base state). Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of special games is executed without winning the big win lottery after the end of the second winning game, the game shifts from the high base state to the low base state without winning the big win lottery. . In the present embodiment, when the high base state ends and the effect mode shifts, the effect mode shifts from the chance mode to the normal effect mode.

  When the opening control command is input, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the big hit game is being played in the big hit state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying that the big hit game is not in the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The secondary control CPU 41a can identify whether the big hit game is being played (or not being the big hit game) by referring to the big hit status flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect game as a general effect and an effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the effect symbol that is finally displayed in a definite stop in the effect game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol.

  When the reach condition is established, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination including a reach when performing a reach effect in the current effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the reach variation variation pattern is specified among the deviation variation patterns. The reach condition may be established when the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect lottery and wins the effect lottery.

  In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. For this reason, it can be said that the variation pattern designation command is control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes, for example, a decoration lamp 17 so that a predetermined effect such as a big hit announcement effect or a suggestion effect suggesting a gaming state is executed. At least one of the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 is controlled.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped when triggered by the input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count a change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute a pseudo-continuous production. The pseudo-continuous production is divided into a plurality of unit periods (unit sections) from the start to the end of one special game, and various effects (for example, variation display of the production symbols) are executed in each unit section. To be done. The “unit section” in the present embodiment corresponds to an effect cycle, and the “pseudo continuous effect” in the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of effect cycles. The “unit section” can also be said to be an effect section in which an effect is executed. In this embodiment, in each effect cycle, effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, in each effect cycle in the present embodiment, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped after the effect symbol variation display is started. That is, in this embodiment, the period (section) that is an effect cycle is a period from when the effect symbol variation display is started until the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. In this way, since the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the effect cycle, the effect cycle can be said to be a “fluctuation cycle”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the number of performance cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is associated with a variation pattern. FIG. 4 shows a total of 11 types of variation patterns of variation patterns HP1 to HP11. The variation patterns HP1 to HP11 are some variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP6 are outlier fluctuation patterns. Among the variation patterns HP1 to HP6, the variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern without outlier reach, and the variation patterns HP2 to HP6 are variation patterns with outlier reach. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP11 are big hit fluctuation patterns.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of effective lines (the number of effective lines) in the reach effect may change. In the present embodiment, the number of effective lines during the reach effect is associated with the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the number of effective lines before the number of effective lines changes is one. For this reason, the fact that the number of effective lines in the reach effect is associated with the variation pattern corresponds to the fact that the variation amount of the number of effective lines is associated with the variation pattern. For example, the number of effective lines being “2” during the reach effect corresponds to the change of the number of effective lines by one. Therefore, “2” is associated with the fluctuation pattern as the number of effective lines during the reach production ”means that“ +1 ”is associated with the fluctuation pattern as the amount of change in the number of effective lines”. It corresponds to. Incidentally, the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the reach effect is a reach aspect. For this reason, a change in the number of effective lines corresponds to a change in the number of reach lines (the number of reach lines).

  The variation pattern HP1 is associated with one time as the number of production cycles. The variation pattern HP2 is associated with 1 time as the number of production cycles. The variation pattern HP3 is associated with 2 times as the number of production cycles. The fluctuation pattern HP4 is associated with 3 times as the number of production cycles. The variation pattern HP5 is associated with four performance cycles. The variation pattern HP6 is associated with four performance cycles. One time is associated with the variation pattern HP7 as the number of production cycles. The fluctuation pattern HP8 is associated with 2 times as the number of production cycles. The fluctuation pattern HP9 is associated with 3 times as the number of production cycles. The variation pattern HP10 is associated with 4 times as the number of production cycles. Four times are associated with the variation pattern HP11 as the number of production cycles.

  In addition, “1” is associated with the variation pattern HP2 as the number of effective lines during the reach effect. “1” is associated with the variation pattern HP3 as the number of effective lines during reach production. “2” is associated with the variation pattern HP4 as the number of effective lines during reach production. “3” is associated with the variation pattern HP5 as the number of effective lines during reach production. “4” is associated with the variation pattern HP6 as the number of effective lines during the reach effect. In addition, “1” is associated with the variation pattern HP7 as the number of effective lines during the reach effect. “1” is associated with the variation pattern HP8 as the number of effective lines during reach production. “2” is associated with the variation pattern HP9 as the number of effective lines during the reach effect. “3” is associated with the variation pattern HP10 as the number of effective lines during the reach effect. “4” is associated with the variation pattern HP11 as the number of effective lines during reach production.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of performance cycles are associated with the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP11 among the variation patterns HP1 to HP11. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP11.

  As shown in FIG. 5, during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP11, the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. Specifically, when the predetermined effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in the left column and the right column, and the special symbol is displayed in the middle column. As the sun symbol (in this embodiment, the effect symbol imitating the sun) is temporarily stopped, the symbol combination by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. Thus, the predetermined effect is executed with the content that the sun symbol as the special symbol stops in the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the left and right column effect symbols are imitations of the same number, and the middle row effect symbol is a special symbol. it can. The sun symbol is distinguishable from the effect symbol imitating other numbers (in this embodiment, effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8]). The sun symbol in the present embodiment is an effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row only in the first effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. It is not a design that can be configured.

  Further, during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP11, the special effect is executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, the special effect corresponding to the specific effect is configured to be executable in the pseudo continuous effect. The contents of special effects in this embodiment include a plurality of types of effects. Specifically, in the effect contents of the special effects in the present embodiment, the first effect contents in which the cat C1 character appears, the second effect contents in which the bear C2 character appears, and the cattle C3 character appear. There is a third effect content to be performed. In the present embodiment, the effect contents of the special effect executed in the effect cycle are determined in advance according to the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect. Specifically, the special effect of the first effect content is executed in the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. In the third effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the special effect of the second effect content is executed. In the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the special effect of the third effect content is executed.

  Incidentally, when the special effect of the second effect content is executed, the bear C2 appears and the cat C1 that appeared in the special effect of the first effect content continues to appear. Similarly, when the special effect of the third effect content is executed, the cattle C3 appears, and the cat C1 that appeared in the special effect of the first effect content and the special effect of the second effect content appear. Bear C2 continues to appear. In this way, the contents of the special effects are related, and the second and subsequent special effects (in this embodiment, the second effect content and the third effect special effects) are the previous effects. It is executed with the content of the effect that has taken over the content of the special effect executed in the cycle.

  In the special effect, the first result or the second result is derived. In the present embodiment, the first result is the content that the character that appeared in the special effect (the cat C1 in the first effect content) presents a star. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second result is performed in such a way that the character that appeared in the special performance presents a heart.

  When the first result is derived in the special effect executed in the second effect cycle and the third effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the reach effect is executed after the first result is derived in the special effect. In the present embodiment, when the first result is derived in the special effect executed in the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect executed after that is “1”. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first result is derived in the special effect executed in the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect executed thereafter is “2”. Become.

  When the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, after the second result is derived in the special effect, to the next effect cycle (third effect cycle) And migrate. Similarly, when the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, after the second result is derived in the special effect, the next effect cycle (fourth effect Cycle).

  Further, when the first result is derived in the special effect executed in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the reach effect is executed after the first result is derived in the special effect. When the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the reach effect is executed after the second result is derived in the special effect. In the present embodiment, when the first result is derived in the special effect executed in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect executed after that is “3”. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect executed thereafter is “4”. Become.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, and the special effect is executed in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. After the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle, the special effect is executed in the second effect cycle. Therefore, it can be said that in the predetermined effect, it is notified that the special effect is executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, a predetermined effect that notifies that the special effect is executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, after the special effect is executed with the first effect content in the second pseudo continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the reach in the reach effect is reached. The number of lines is “1”. In the present embodiment, after the special effect is executed with the second effect content in the third pseudo continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the reach in the reach effect is reached. The number of lines is “two”. In the present embodiment, after the special effect is executed with the third effect content in the fourth pseudo continuous effect in the pseudo continuous effect, the reach line in the reach effect is obtained when the first result is derived in the special effect. When the number is “3” and the second result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “4”.

  As described above, when the special effect is executed with the first effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “1”. Become. Further, when the special effect is executed with the first effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the second result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “two or more”. . Thus, when the second result is derived in the special effect of the first effect content, it is determined that the minimum number of reach lines is “2”, and the number of reach lines is surely “2”. More than one ".

  In this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the first effect content, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the change amount of the reach line number is “0”. Something (not changing) is notified. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the first effect content and the second result is derived in the special effect, the change amount of the reach line number is “+1 or more”. It is notified that it is. That is, in this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the first effect content, it is suggested that the number of reach lines may change, and the change amount of the reach line number is notified by the result derived in the special effect. The

  Similarly, when the special effect is executed with the second effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect and the first result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “two”. . In addition, when the special effect is executed with the second effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the second result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “three or more”. . As described above, when the second result is derived in the special effect of the second effect content, it is determined that the minimum number of reach lines is “3”, and the reach line number is surely “3”. More than one ". Then, when the effect content of the special effect is the second effect content, it is notified that the change amount of the reach line number is “+1” or the change amount of the reach line number is “+2 or more”. Will be.

  In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the content of the second effect, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the change amount of the reach line number is “+1”. It is notified that there is. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the content of the second effect, and the second result is derived in the special effect, the amount of change in the number of reach lines is “+2 or more”. It is notified that it is. That is, in this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the second effect content, it is suggested that the number of reach lines may change, and the change amount of the reach line number is notified by the result derived in the special effect. The

  Further, when the special effect is executed with the third effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect and the first result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “3”. Further, when the special effect is executed with the third effect content in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the second result is derived in the special effect, the number of reach lines in the reach effect is “4”. Thus, when the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content, it is determined that the minimum number of reach lines is “4”, and the number of reach lines is surely “4”. ""

  In this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the content of the third effect, and the first result is derived in the special effect, the amount of change in the number of reach lines is “+2”. It is notified that there is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the third effect content, and the second result is derived in the special effect, the change amount of the reach line number is “+3”. It is notified that there is. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the third effect content, it is suggested that the reach line number may change, and the change amount of the reach line number is notified by the result derived in the special effect. The

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the amount of change in the number of reach lines is notified according to the contents of special effects. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the minimum number of reach lines is determined after the special effect ends. In the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect of the first effect content is equivalent to suggesting that the number of reach lines is “one or more”, and the amount of change in the number of reach lines is This corresponds to suggesting “0 or more”. In the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect of the second effect content is equivalent to suggesting that the number of reach lines is “two or more”, and the amount of change in the reach line is “ This corresponds to suggesting “1 or more”. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect of the third effect content is equivalent to suggesting that the number of reach lines is “three or more”, and the amount of change in the number of reach lines Is equivalent to being suggested to be “2 or more”. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be said that the amount of change in the number of reach lines is suggested by the content of the special effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the number of reach lines in the reach effect changes, the number of effective lines after the reach effect ends is “1”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of reach lines in the reach effect corresponds to the final number of reach lines in the reach effect after the number of reach lines has changed.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is two, the number of reach lines in the reach production is “1”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo continuous performance is 3, the number of reach lines in the reach performance is “2”. In the present embodiment, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 4, the number of reach lines in the reach production is “3” or “4”. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the amount of increase in the number of reach lines will increase depending on the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance. An increase in the number of reach lines is equivalent to an increase in the final number of reach lines in reach production after the number of reach lines is changed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the final number of reach lines in the reach production after the change in the number of reach lines varies depending on the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production. It corresponds to. Incidentally, in this embodiment, as the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production increases, the degree of expectation that the amount of increase in the number of reach lines will increase, or in the final reach in the reach production after the number of reach lines has changed. This is equivalent to a high expectation for an increase in the number of reach lines.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, a special effect is executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect, and then reach lines in the reach effect. The number may change. Therefore, it corresponds to suggesting that the number of reach lines changes in the predetermined effect.

  FIG. 5 shows an effect executed in each effect cycle when the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is four. Incidentally, when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is two, the reach production is executed in the second production cycle which is the final production cycle. Similarly, when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 3, the reach production is executed in the third production cycle which is the final production cycle.

  There are multiple types of reach effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a first reach effect, a second reach effect, and a third reach effect. The first reach effect is a reach effect that is performed with the contents in which the cat C1 appears. The second reach effect is a reach effect performed with contents in which the cat C1 and the bear C2 appear. The third reach effect is a reach effect performed with contents in which the cat C1, the bear C2, and the cow C3 appear. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first reach production, the second reach production, and the third reach production have different jackpot expectations. Specifically, the third reach production has a higher degree of expectation for jackpots than the first reach production and the second reach production. In addition, the second reach production has a higher degree of big hit expectation than the first reach production. Accordingly, the relationship between the jackpot expectation degree of the reach effect is a relationship of “first reach effect <second reach effect <third reach effect”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo continuous performance is two, the first reach performance is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo continuous performance is 3, the second reach performance is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo continuous performance is four, the third reach performance is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special effect of the first effect content in the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the special effect of the second effect content in the third effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, and the pseudo A special effect of the third effect content is executed in the fourth effect cycle of the continuous effect.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the special effect of the first effect content is executed, the first reach effect may be executed after that, or the second effect after that. There is a case where the second reach effect is executed after the special effect of the content is executed, or the third reach effect is executed after the special effect of the third effect content is executed. As described above, when the special effect of the first effect content is executed, any one of the first reach effect, the second reach effect, and the third reach effect is executed. That is, when the special effect of the first effect content is executed, any one of the first reach effect, the second reach effect, and the third reach effect is executed later. It can be recognized. Accordingly, the first effect content among the effect contents of the special effect is an effect content that suggests that any one of the first reach effect, the second reach effect, and the third reach effect is executed. It can be said. Incidentally, since the first reach effect is executed when the first result is derived in the special effect of the first effect content, the first reach effect is executed as the first effect content. It can be said that it is the production content which notifies that.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the special effect of the second effect content is executed, the second reach effect may be executed after that, or the special effect of the third effect content is executed after that. In some cases, the third reach effect may be executed after being made. As described above, when the special effect of the second effect content is executed, one of the second reach effect and the third reach effect is executed. That is, when the special effect of the second effect content is executed, it is possible to recognize that any one of the second reach effect and the third reach effect is executed later. . Therefore, it can be said that the 2nd effect content among the effect contents of a special effect is the effect content which suggests that the reach effect of either the 2nd reach effect and the 3rd reach effect is performed. Incidentally, since the second reach effect is executed when the first result is derived in the special effect of the second effect content, the second reach effect is executed as the second effect content. It can be said that it is the production content which notifies that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special effect of the third effect content is executed, the third reach effect is executed thereafter. As described above, when the special effect of the third effect content is executed, the third reach effect is executed. That is, when the special effect of the third effect content is executed, it can be recognized that the third reach effect is executed later. Therefore, it can be said that the 3rd effect content among the effect contents of a special effect is the effect content which alert | reports that the 3rd reach effect is performed. Incidentally, it is executed when the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content and when the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. The type of reach production may be different. In this case, since the type of reach effect cannot be specified just because the special effect of the third effect content is executed, the third effect content can be said to be an effect content that suggests the type of reach effect.

  As described above, in the special effect corresponding to the specific effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the type of reach effect is suggested or notified. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the type of reach effect is suggested or notified by the effect content of the special effect corresponding to the specific effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, the big hit expectation degree of the 1st reach production, the 2nd reach production, and the 3rd reach production differs. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree of the reach effect suggested or notified by the special effect varies depending on the effect content of the special effect corresponding to the specific effect.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the pseudo-continuous effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to the execution of the pseudo continuous effect when any one of the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP11 is designated.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed when any one of the change patterns HP3-HP6, HP8-HP11 is designated. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that after the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped, the sun symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. To do. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the predetermined effect is executed, thereby realizing a function as a predetermined effect control unit that controls execution of the predetermined effect.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbols in all rows are variably displayed in the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. In the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect of the first effect content is executed.

  Then, when the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP8 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first result is derived in the special effect of the first effect content. When the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP8 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column in the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first reach effect is executed. When the variation pattern HP3 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the off-design symbol due to the effect symbol is temporarily stopped on one reach line in the first reach effect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP8 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on one reach line in the first reach effect.

  On the other hand, when one of the variation patterns HP4 to HP6 and HP9 to HP11 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the second result is derived in the special effect of the first effect content. The device 25 is controlled. Further, when any one of the variation patterns HP4 to HP6 and HP9 to HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of all the columns in the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a number different from the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column after the effect symbol imitating the same number is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column. The effect display device 25 in which the imitation effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbols in all rows are variably displayed in the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. In the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect of the second effect content is executed.

  Then, when the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP9 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first result is derived in the special effect of the second effect content. When the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP9 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column in the third effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second reach effect is executed. When the second reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the number of effective lines by one and changes the number of effective lines to two. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the display pattern of the effect symbols on the two effective lines becomes the reach mode, and changes the number of reach lines to two. When the variation pattern HP4 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the off-design symbol due to the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the two reach lines in the second reach effect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP9 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect display so that the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on one reach line of the two reach lines in the second reach effect. The device 25 is controlled.

  On the other hand, when one of the variation patterns HP5, HP6, HP10, and HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the second result is derived in the special effect of the second effect content. The device 25 is controlled. When any one of the variation patterns HP5, HP6, HP10, and HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of all the columns in the third effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a number different from the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column after the effect symbol imitating the same number is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column. The effect display device 25 in which the imitation effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbols in all rows are variably displayed in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. In the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the special effect of the third effect content is executed.

  Then, when the variation pattern HP5 or the variation pattern HP10 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. When the variation pattern HP5 or the variation pattern HP10 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the third reach effect is executed. When the third reach effect is executed when the variation pattern HP5 or the variation pattern HP10 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a increases the number of effective lines by two and changes the number of effective lines to three. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the display pattern of the effect symbols on the three effective lines becomes the reach mode, and changes the number of reach lines to three. Then, when the variation pattern HP5 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the off symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the three reach lines in the third reach effect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP10 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect display so that the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on one reach line among the three reach lines in the third reach effect. The device 25 is controlled.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP6 or the variation pattern HP11 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. When the variation pattern HP6 or the variation pattern HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops displaying the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column in the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the third reach effect is executed. When the third reach effect is executed when the variation pattern HP6 or the variation pattern HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the number of effective lines by three and changes the number of effective lines to four. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the display pattern of the effect symbols on the four effective lines becomes the reach mode, and changes the number of reach lines to four. Then, when the variation pattern HP6 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the off symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the four reach lines in the third reach effect. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern HP11 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect display so that the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on one reach line among the four reach lines in the third reach effect. The device 25 is controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as the reach effect control means for controlling the execution of the reach effect is realized by controlling the reach effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the function as special effect control means for controlling execution of the special effect is realized by controlling the special effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Since the special effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the specific effect, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the specific effect by controlling the special effect corresponding to the specific effect to be executed. The function as the specific production control means is realized. In addition, since a predetermined effect differs from a specific effect, it turns out that the predetermined effect in this embodiment differs from a specific effect.

  In addition, after the reach effect, the sub control CPU 41a sets the number of active lines to one. At this time, when the deviation variation pattern is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the out-of-action symbol temporarily displayed on any one of the one or more effective lines in the reach effect is 1 The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be temporarily stopped on the connected effective line. On the other hand, when the big hit variation pattern is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a has one big hit symbol based on the effect symbol that is temporarily displayed on one effective line among one or more effective lines in the reach effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be temporarily stopped on the active line.

Here, based on FIGS. 6A to 6E and FIGS. 7A to 7F, display contents of the effect display device 25 when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols of all the rows are displayed in a variable manner and the effect game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the effect display device 25 in the first effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. The sun symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the row, and a predetermined effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, after the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle, the effect symbols of all the rows are variably displayed again to become the second effect cycle. In the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the cat C1 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the first effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines changes.

  And as shown in FIG.6 (d), when the frequency | count of the production cycle in a pseudo | simulation continuous production is 2 times, in the production display device 25 in the production cycle of the 2nd time, the special production of the first production content One result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the first effect content is executed with the content that the cat C1 presents a star. Also, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is two, in the second performance cycle, the first reach effect is produced after the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed. Is executed. The number of reach lines in this first reach production is one. Further, the first reach production is executed with the contents of the cat C1 appearing in the special production of the first production content.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6E, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 3 or more, the production display device 25 performs the special production of the first production content in the second production cycle. A second result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the first effect content is executed with the content that the cat C1 presents a heart. Thereby, it is determined that the number of reach lines is two or more. In addition, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is three or more, in the second performance cycle, after the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed, the left column and the right column An effect symbol imitating a number different from the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the second effect cycle, the effect symbols in all the rows are displayed in a variably displayed again. Become. In the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, a bear C2 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the second effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines further changes. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the cat C1 that has appeared in the special effect of the first effect content continues to appear.

  And as shown in FIG.7 (b), when the frequency | count of the production cycle in a quasi-continuous production is 3 times, in the production display device 25 in the 3rd production cycle, in the special production of the 2nd production content, One result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the second effect content is executed with the content that the bear C2 presents a star. In addition, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is 3, in the third performance cycle, the second reach production is performed after the production symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped. Is executed. The number of reach lines in this second reach production is two. In addition, the second reach production is executed with the contents of the appearance of the cat C1 that appeared in the special production of the first production content and the bear C2 that appeared in the special production of the second production content.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four, the production display device 25 in the third production cycle produces the second production content in the special production. Two results are derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the second effect content is executed with the content that the bear C2 presents the heart. Thereby, it is determined that the number of reach lines is three or more. In addition, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four, in the third production cycle, after the production symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed, the left column and the right column An effect symbol imitating a number different from the effect symbol once stopped and displayed is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the third effect cycle, the effect symbols of all the rows are displayed in a variably displayed again. Become. In the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, cow C3 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the third effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines further changes. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the cat C1 that appeared in the special effect of the first effect content and the bear C2 that appeared in the special effect of the second effect content continue to appear.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four and the final number of reach lines in the reach production is three, the production display is performed in the fourth production cycle. In the device 25, the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the third effect content is executed with the content that the cow C3 presents a star. Also, when the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content, in the fourth effect cycle, after the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, 3 reach production is executed. The number of reach lines in this third reach production is three. Also, the third reach production is a cat C1 that appeared in the special production of the first production content, a bear C2 that appeared in the special production of the second production content, and a special production of the third production content. This is executed with the content of the appearance of the cow C3.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four and the final number of reach lines in the reach production is four, the production display is performed in the fourth production cycle. In the device 25, the second result is derived by the special effect of the third effect content. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the third effect content is executed with the content that the cow C3 presents the heart. When the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content, in the fourth effect cycle, after the effect symbol imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in the left column and the right column, Reach production is executed. The number of reach lines in this third reach production is four. Also, the third reach production is a cat C1 that appeared in the special production of the first production content, a bear C2 that appeared in the special production of the second production content, and a special production of the third production content. This is executed with the content of the appearance of the cow C3.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The amount of change in the number of reach lines is suggested or notified by the contents of special effects (specific effects) executed in the pseudo-continuous effects. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by focusing attention not only on the special effect being performed but also on the contents of the effect of the special effect. Then, by executing the special effect in the pseudo-continuous effect, it is possible to improve the interest by executing the special effect while suppressing the attention in the pseudo-continuous effect from being collected in the number of effect cycles.

  (2) Depending on the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, “expectation to increase the number of reach lines” or “the final number of reach lines in the reach production after the number of reach lines changes. Expectation to be different "is different. As a result, a certain degree of attention can be maintained for the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, while maintaining the original enjoyment of the pseudo-continuous production that includes multiple production cycles, It is possible to improve the interest by executing the production.

  (3) After the end of the special effect (specific effect), the minimum number of reach lines is determined. In this way, after the special production has ended, the minimum number of reach lines is determined to reassure the player, and after that, special effects will be executed and the number of reach lines will increase. Can be improved.

  (4) The content of the special effect to be executed (the content of the specific effect) is determined in advance according to the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect. Therefore, in order to execute a special effect with predetermined effect contents, the number of effect cycles needs to reach a predetermined number. In this way, by associating “how many production cycles are in the pseudo-continuous production” and “the production contents of the special production”, “attention to repeated production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production” and “production cycle” "Attention to special effects when" is repeated "can be associated. As a result, the interest can be effectively improved by both the pseudo continuous effect and the special effect.

  (5) The type of reach effect is suggested or notified by the effect content of the special effect (the effect content of the specific effect). Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the content of the special effect even after the special effect is actually executed while paying attention to whether the special effect is executed. Further, depending on the contents of the special effects, the number of reach lines is not limited, and the type of reach effects is suggested or notified. Thereby, the attention degree with respect to the production content of the special performance can be further increased and the interest can be improved.

  (6) In the special effect as the specific effect, since the type of reach effect is suggested or notified, the special effect can be noticed and the interest can be improved. In this way, while focusing on the pseudo-continuous production, it is possible to improve the interest by focusing on the special production in which the type of reach production is suggested or notified.

  (7) Depending on the content of the special effect, the expectation level of the big hit of the reach effect suggested or notified by the special effect differs. For this reason, the enjoyment of guessing the big hit expectation degree of the later reach production from the production content of the special production can be provided, and the interest can be improved. Furthermore, the effect content of the special effect to be executed (the effect content of the specific effect) is determined in advance according to the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect. Thus, it is possible to enhance the interest by associating the number of production cycles in the continuous production, the production content of the special production, and the expectation level of the reach production that is suggested or notified by the production content of the special production.

(8) In the predetermined effect, it is suggested or notified that the number of reach lines changes. For this reason, attention can also be paid to the predetermined effect, and the interest can be improved.
(9) The predetermined effect is executed with the content that the sun symbol as the special symbol stops in the effect game (effect symbol variation game). For this reason, attention can be paid to the effect design stopped in the effect game, and the interest can be improved.

  (10) In the first performance cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, a predetermined performance that notifies that the special performance (specific performance) is executed in the second and subsequent performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is executed. For this reason, in the first effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, attention can be paid to whether or not the predetermined effect is executed as a stage before the special effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

  (11) The predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, and the special effect (specific effect) is executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. In this way, since the performance performed in the first performance cycle and the second and subsequent performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance are different, there is more fun than simply repeating the same performance, and the interest is improved. be able to.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof are omitted.

  In the first embodiment, when the number of effective lines changes, the number of effective lines changes in the reach effect. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the number of effective lines changes, the number of effective lines changes before the reach effect is executed. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the number of effective lines changes in the second and subsequent production cycles in the pseudo continuous production. As a specific timing, the number of effective lines changes after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the number of effective lines changes, the display pattern of the effect symbols on each effective line is a reach mode. That is, in the second embodiment, the number of reach lines changes after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the second and subsequent effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of reach lines changes in special effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the second and subsequent production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, all rows of production symbols are not temporarily stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the second and subsequent performance cycles, the left row and right column effect symbols are continuously stopped and displayed, and the middle row effect symbols are continuously displayed. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, in the first performance cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, as in the first embodiment, the predetermined performance is executed, and the effect symbols of all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, when it becomes the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines is changed after controlling the second result to be derived in the special effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display pattern of the effect symbols on each effective line to be the reach mode, and changes the number of reach lines.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the second result is derived in the special effect of the first effect content, and then the effect display device so that the number of effective lines is changed from one to two. 25 is controlled. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines is changed from two to three after controlling the second result to be derived in the special effect of the second effect content. Control. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content, and then the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines is changed from three to four. To control.

Here, based on FIG. 8A to FIG. 8E and FIG. 9A to FIG. 9F, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the pseudo continuous effect is executed in the present embodiment. explain.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols of all the rows are displayed in a variable manner and the effect game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the effect display device 25 in the first effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. The sun symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the row, and a predetermined effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), after a predetermined effect is executed in the first effect cycle, the effect symbols in all rows are variably displayed again, and the second effect cycle is obtained. In the second effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, the cat C1 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the first effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines changes.

  And as shown in FIG.8 (d), when the frequency | count of the production | presentation cycle in a pseudo | simulation continuous production is two, in the production | presentation display apparatus 25 in the production cycle of the 2nd time, in the special production of the 1st production content, One result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the first effect content is executed with the content that the cat C1 presents a star. Also, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is two, in the second performance cycle, the first reach effect is produced after the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed. Is executed. The number of reach lines in this first reach production is one. Further, the first reach production is executed with the contents of the cat C1 appearing in the special production of the first production content.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is 3 or more, the performance display device 25 in the special performance of the first performance content in the second performance cycle. A second result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the first effect content is executed with the content that the cat C1 presents a heart. In addition, when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 3 or more, after the second result is derived in the special production in the second production cycle, the number of effective lines changes to two, On the line, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the number of reach lines changes to two.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the second effect cycle, the reach cycle number is changed, and then the third effect cycle is started. In the third effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, a bear C2 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the second effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines further changes. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the cat C1 that has appeared in the special effect of the first effect content continues to appear.

  And as shown in FIG.9 (b), when the frequency | count of the production cycle in a pseudo | simulation continuous production is 3 times, in the production display device 25 in the production cycle of the 3rd time, in the special production of the 2nd production content, One result is derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the second effect content is executed with the content that the bear C2 presents a star. In addition, after the first result is derived in the special effect of the second effect content, the second reach effect is executed. The number of reach lines in this second reach production is two. In addition, the second reach production is executed with the contents of the appearance of the cat C1 that appeared in the special production of the first production content and the bear C2 that appeared in the special production of the second production content.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four, the production display device 25 performs the special production of the second production content in the third production cycle. Two results are derived. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the second effect content is executed with the content that the bear C2 presents the heart. In addition, when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is 4, after the second result is derived in the special performance in the third performance cycle, the number of effective lines changes from two to three, On the increased effective line, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the number of reach lines changes from two to three.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, after the second result is derived in the special effect executed in the third effect cycle, the reach cycle number is changed and then the fourth effect cycle is started. In the fourth effect cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, cow C3 appears in the effect display device 25, and the special effect of the third effect content is executed. Thereby, it can be expected that the number of reach lines further changes. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the cat C1 that appeared in the special effect of the first effect content and the bear C2 that appeared in the special effect of the second effect content continue to appear.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), when the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four and the final number of reach lines in the reach production is three, the production display is performed in the fourth production cycle. In the device 25, the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the third effect content is executed with the content that the cow C3 presents a star. In addition, after the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content, the third reach effect is executed. The number of reach lines in this third reach production is three. Also, the third reach production is a cat C1 that appeared in the special production of the first production content, a bear C2 that appeared in the special production of the second production content, and a special production of the third production content. This is executed with the content of the appearance of the cow C3.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four and the final number of reach lines in the reach production is four, the production display is performed in the fourth production cycle. In the device 25, the second result is derived by the special effect of the third effect content. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the special effect of the third effect content is executed with the content that the cow C3 presents the heart. In addition, when the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is four and the final reach line number in the reach production is four, after the second result is derived in the special production in the fourth production cycle. The number of effective lines changes from three to four, and on the increased effective lines, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily displayed. That is, the number of reach lines changes from three to four. After the reach line number has changed in the fourth performance cycle, the third reach performance is executed. The number of reach lines in this third reach production is four.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (11) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(12) Since the number of reach lines changes before the reach effect is executed, it is possible to increase the expectation that the reach effect will be executed thereafter, and to further enhance the interest before the reach effect.

  (13) In a special effect (specific effect), the number of reach lines changes. For this reason, since it becomes easier to relate the execution of the special effect to the change in the number of reach lines, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the number of reach lines can be changed by the execution of the special effect, thereby improving the interest. It becomes easy.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-As shown in Drawing 10 (a)-Drawing 10 (c), after special effect is performed, you may comprise so that the contents of effect of special effect may be derived. For example, as shown to Fig.10 (a), when a special effect is performed, you may comprise so that the predetermined character Ct may appear in the effect display apparatus 25. FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 10B, the content changes to the effect content in which the first comment image Cm1 is displayed, and the effect content in which the second comment image Cm2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C. There may be cases where it changes. In this case, if the special effect is executed and a predetermined character Ct appears, the effect contents of the special effect cannot be grasped, and then the first comment image Cm1 or the second comment image Cm2 is displayed. It is possible to grasp the contents of special effects. In the case of the configuration as described above, the timing for paying attention to whether or not the special effect is executed is different from the timing for paying attention to the effect content of the special effect. It is possible to improve the interest.

  In the above embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the number of reach lines can be changed. However, in addition to the pseudo continuous effect in the above embodiment, the number of reach lines cannot be changed. You may comprise so that a quasi-continuous production can be performed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the types of pseudo-continuous effects. It should be noted that, in the production cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production of the type in which the number of reach lines cannot change, the production design that can specify that the next production cycle (the pseudo continuous production is continuously executed) can be specified (or , A combination of symbols based on the effect symbols) may be stopped in the effect game. Further, even if a type of pseudo-continuous production in which the number of reach lines cannot change is executed, the predetermined production may be executed in the first production cycle in the pseudo-continuous production. In such a configuration, the number of reach lines may not change just because the predetermined effect is executed, so whether the number of reach lines can be changed by executing the special effect after the predetermined effect is executed. Attract attention and improve interest.

  -It is not necessary to configure so that all rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed temporarily in the effect cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, some effect symbols of all rows of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. You may comprise so that it may be comprised, and it may be comprised so that the production | presentation symbol of all the rows may continue to be variably displayed without being stopped once. In the production cycle in the middle of the quasi-continuous production, when it is configured so that the production symbols of all the rows are continuously displayed without being stopped, the production symbols of all the rows continue to be variably displayed across the production cycle. . When it is configured to continuously display the effect symbols of all rows across the effect cycle, it is not necessary to pay attention to the effect symbols that are displayed once stopped, so it is easier to direct the player's attention to the special effect. It is easy to improve the interest by executing special effects.

  -Depending on the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, the production content of the special production executed in the production cycle may not be determined in advance. For example, in the second effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the special effect of the first effect content may be executed, or the special effect of the second effect content (or the third effect content) is executed. There may be cases. For example, the effect content of the special effect executed in the effect cycle may be determined by a lottery performed by the sub-control CPU 41a. In addition, an effect pattern in which the effect contents of the special effect executed in each effect cycle may be stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern in accordance with the designated variation pattern (or the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect), thereby determining the effect content of the special effect executed in each effect cycle. You may comprise.

  -When the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is large, the number of reach lines may not necessarily be increased as compared with the case where the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is small. For example, even if the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is the first number (for example, 3 times), the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is the second number (for example, 4 times) larger than the first number. There may be a case where the number of reach lines is larger than there are. When configured in this way, even if the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is small, the increase in the number of reach lines increases, or the final reach in the reach production after the number of reach lines has changed. It can be expected that the number of reach lines will increase.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of performance cycles during the execution of one special game is one, it seems that a predetermined performance or an effect that expects a predetermined performance to be executed in the one performance cycle is executed. You may comprise. As an effect that expects that the predetermined effect has been executed, for example, an effect can be conceived that encourages the sun symbol to be temporarily displayed in the middle row. In the case of configuring such an “effect that insists that the sun symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row” in an executable manner, the predetermined effect is “an effect that insists that the sun symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row”. It is preferably included. In the case of the configuration as described above, it is difficult to specify which one of the predetermined effect and the effect that expects the predetermined effect to be executed. For example, the predetermined effect is executed. Even if an effect that expects to be performed is executed, it can be expected that the predetermined effect has been executed, and the interest can be improved. In the case where the number of performance cycles during the execution of one special game is one, and a performance that expects a predetermined performance or a predetermined performance to be executed in the one performance cycle is executed. It can also be understood that the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is one.

  -You may comprise so that a special effect may be performed in the aspect different from the said embodiment. The change amount of the reach line number may not be notified depending on the contents of the special effect, and the change amount of the reach line number may be suggested. In addition, the change amount of the reach line number may not be suggested depending on the contents of the special effect, and the change amount of the reach line number may be notified.

  The predetermined effect may not be executed with the content that the sun symbol stops in the effect game, and may be configured to be executed with the content that a predetermined character appears, for example. In addition, the special effect may be configured to be executed with the content that the symbol combination by the predetermined effect symbol is stopped in the effect game, and in this case, the symbol combination by the predetermined effect symbol can be said to be a special symbol. That is, the special symbol may be one effect symbol or a symbol combination constituted by a plurality of effect symbols.

  -When the special effect of the 2nd effect content is performed, while it comprises so that the bear C2 may appear, the cat C1 which appeared in the special effect of the 1st effect content does not need to appear. Similarly, when the special effect of the third effect content is executed, the cat C3 is configured to appear, while the cat C1 that appeared in the special effect of the first effect content and the special effect of the second effect content are configured. The bear C2 that appeared in the production need not appear.

  In the above embodiment, the type of reach effect that is executed when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed may be the same as or different from the type of reach effect that is executed when the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Good. If the type of reach effect that is executed when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed and the type of reach effect that is executed when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the type of reach effect is different when the pseudo continuous effect is executed. When the continuous effect is not executed, the reach effect that is not executed is executed. For this reason, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the reach effect is executed, so that the interest can be improved.

  -Even if it is a case where a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed in the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a reach effect may not be performed. For example, the reach effect may not be executed when the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is two, while the reach effect is executed when the number of effect cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three or more. May be.

  The predetermined effect may not be configured to be executable. For example, the special effect may be executed in the first effect cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. In this case, even if the predetermined effect is not executed, attention can be paid to whether or not the special effect is executed after the effect game is started, and the interest can be improved. Further, when the number of performance cycles during one special game is one, the special performance may be executed in the one performance cycle. In addition, when the number of performance cycles during the execution of one special game is one, when the special performance is executed in the one performance cycle, the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance is one. It can also be taken as.

  -There may be one type of reach production. And even if the number of reach lines changes, while the same kind of reach effect is executed as in the case where the number of reach lines does not change, the number of reach lines may be different.

  -It is not necessary to configure the type of reach production to be suggested or notified depending on the content of the special production. The content of the special production is configured so that the type of reach production to be executed later cannot be estimated or grasped. May be. That is, in the special effect as the specific effect, the type of reach effect may not be suggested or notified. In this case, it is possible to improve the interest by expecting what kind of reach effect is executed until the reach effect is actually executed.

  -You may comprise so that a predetermined effect may be performed only when the number of reach lines changes. In this case, in the predetermined effect, it is notified that the number of reach lines changes. As described above, the predetermined effect may be configured to suggest that the number of reach lines changes, or may be configured to notify that the number of reach lines changes.

  -The big hit expectation degree of the 1st reach production, the 2nd reach production, and the 3rd reach production may partly be the same, and all may be the same. In addition, the jackpot expectation of the reach effect (the third reach effect in the above embodiment) executed when the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content is the special effect of the third effect content. It may be higher than the jackpot expectation degree of the reach effect executed when the first result is derived in the effect. The reach effect that is executed when the second result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content is the reach effect that is executed when the first result is derived in the special effect of the third effect content. Different types of reach effects may be executed.

  -You may comprise so that the number of reach lines may change at the timing which the 2nd result is derived | led-out by the special effect in the said 2nd Embodiment simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. In this case, since it becomes easier to relate the execution of the special effect to the change in the number of reach lines, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the number of reach lines can be changed by the execution of the special effect. It becomes easy to plan.

-The upper limit of the production cycle in the pseudo-continuous production may not be 4 times as in the above embodiment, and may be 3 times, 5 times, 6 times, for example.
The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (win lottery) in addition to a big hit lottery (win lottery). Generally, when a small win (win) is won in the small win lottery, a small hit game (win game) is awarded after the special game is over.

  ・ As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls it to a high probability state until the next big hit game is granted, a specification that controls it to a high probability state until it wins a falling lottery (falling machine), or There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. In addition, pachinko machines that can be controlled to a high probability state have a specification (V probability machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described falling machine and a V-like change machine are mixed. In addition, there is a specification that the V probability changing machine has a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. In addition, the V probability machine is provided with a plurality of large winning openings including a large winning opening opened in a specific round game (V winning opening) and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification that causes round games. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification V-variable machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub-board 41 is a sub-control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25 separately from the sub-board 41, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 A sound control board that is specially controlled may be provided. Such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as sub boards.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. In the above-described another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The pseudo-continuous production includes a plurality of production cycles. In the first production cycle of the pseudo-continuous production, the special production is executed in the second and subsequent production cycles of the pseudo-continuous production. A predetermined effect for informing the user is executed.

(B) The predetermined effect is executed in such a way that the special symbol stops in the effect symbol variation game.
(C) Reach effect control means for controlling the execution of the reach effect and the specification for controlling the execution of the specific effect in the gaming machine capable of executing the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol and capable of executing the pseudo-continuous effect Production control means, wherein the specific production is configured to be executable in the pseudo-continuous production, the reach production has a plurality of types, and in the specific production, the type of the reach production is suggested or notified. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start opening, 27 ... 2nd start opening, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main Substrate, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can execute an effect design variation game using an effect design and can execute a pseudo continuous effect,
Reach production control means for controlling execution of reach production;
Special production control means for controlling the execution of the special production,
The special effect is configured to be executable in the pseudo-continuous effect,
There are multiple types of production contents in the production contents of the special production,
A gaming machine characterized in that the amount of change in the number of reach lines is suggested or notified according to the contents of the special effects. The pseudo-continuous production is configured to include a plurality of production cycles,
The expectation for the increase in the number of reach lines or the number of reach lines after the number of reach lines changes depending on the number of performance cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, and the number of final reach lines in the reach production increases. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the degree of expectation of the game is different.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a minimum number of reach lines is determined after the special effect is completed. The pseudo-continuous production is configured to include a plurality of production cycles,
The production content of the special production executed in the production cycle is determined in advance according to the number of production cycles in the pseudo-continuous production. The gaming machine described. There are multiple types of reach production,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a type of the reach effect is suggested or notified according to the effect content of the special effect.

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