JP2018075170A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest.SOLUTION: The kind of a ready-to-win performance executable in a variation cycle in the middle of a pseudo continuous performance is different at least partially from the kind of a ready-to-win performance executable in a variation cycle of the last time in the pseudo continuous performance. Thus, interest can be improved, by generating more interest than repeating indifferently the similar kind of ready-to-win performance, by differentiating partially in the kinds of each ready-to-win performance executable in a variation cycle of the last time and the time other than the last time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

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 Document 1, a reach variation operation (a so-called reach effect) is executed after a pseudo-continuous predetermined effect operation (an effect called a so-called pseudo-continuous effect or a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed. Is done.

JP 2004-130004 A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine that performs the pseudo continuous predetermined performance operation as in Patent Document 1, the predetermined performance operation (fluctuation cycle) is simply repeated in the pseudo continuous predetermined performance operation, which 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-described problem is capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol, and is a pseudo-continuous in which a variation cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a pause display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times. A gaming machine capable of performing an effect includes a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or notifies whether or not a big hit is made, and the predetermined effect has a plurality of types, and the first number of times in the pseudo-continuous effect The gist of the predetermined effects that can be executed in the fluctuating cycle is partly or entirely different from the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect.

  Regarding the gaming machine, some or all of the predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles may not be executed in the first number of fluctuation cycles.

  For the above gaming machine, a special symbol variation game can be executed and includes a specific effect control means for controlling execution of a specific effect, and the specific effect is executed in each variable cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. Even if the number of times of the variation cycle when the special symbol variation game is executed is one time, it may be executed in the variation cycle, and a predetermined effect that can be executed in the second variation cycle. Some or all of the predetermined effects may not be executed if the number of variable cycles is one when the special symbol variable game is executed once and the specific effects are not executed in the variable cycle. It may be.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production may be a variation cycle after the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production.

  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 an example of a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the 1st intermediate | middle aspect, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd intermediate | middle aspect, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the last turn aspect. The figure which shows the frequency | count of the change cycle when one special game is performed, and the kind of reach production which can be performed. The figure which shows an example about each fluctuation | variation cycle in pseudo | simulation continuous production.

  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 of this embodiment 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 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. 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 performed using an effect symbol. The effect game can also be said to be an effect symbol variation game using effect symbols. 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-line design symbol is a combination of symbols such as “323”, “556”, [426], etc., in which the design symbol of at least some of the columns is different from that of the 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, the reach effect is performed when the display mode of the effect symbol is the reach mode (when the reach is formed). In the reach mode, an effect design imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among a plurality of columns, and a column (this book) different from the specific column is displayed. In the embodiment, the middle row) effect symbols 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. There are a plurality of types of super reach effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. Specifically, the super reach production of this embodiment includes the first super reach production, the second super reach production, the third super reach production, the fourth super reach production, and the fifth super reach production. There are five types.

  In the reach effect, the effect symbol imitating the same number as the effect symbol that has already been temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the remaining one column where the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped. It is executed with the content to speak. That is, the reach effect is executed with a content that envys that the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is temporarily stopped. In this way, in reach production, it is suggested whether it will be a big hit. Mainly, in the reach effect, the middle line effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbols or the off-line symbols based on the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Thus, in reach production, it may be notified about whether it becomes a big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the reach effect, there is a case where the jackpot symbol due to the effect symbol or the off symbol due to the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is executed without temporarily stopping the middle line effect symbols in the normal reach effect. The losing symbol due to the big hit symbol or the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped. As described above, the reach effect is executed with the content that suggests or informs whether or not it will be a big hit, and the reach effect in this embodiment corresponds to a predetermined effect that suggests or informs whether or not it will be a big hit. In addition, as described above, the types of reach effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment are the normal reach effect, the first super reach effect, the second super reach effect, the third super reach effect, There are 4 super reach productions and 5th super reach production. Thus, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of reach effects corresponding to the predetermined effects.

  In the present embodiment, in the reach effect, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers as the effect symbols in the two rows where the effect symbols have already been stopped are temporarily stopped and displayed in the remaining one column where the effect symbols are variably displayed. You can get a lot of attention. In the reach effect, it is finally possible to grasp whether or not the remaining one line of effect symbols in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is stopped and displayed as a big hit.

  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 that can specify 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.

  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 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 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 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 determining the big hit symbol, a random number used for determining the variation pattern, 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 identified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol 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 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 a variation pattern with loss reach is specified. 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 a variable cycle, and the “pseudo continuous effect” in the present embodiment includes a plurality of variable cycles. The “unit section” can also be said to be an effect section or an effect cycle in which an effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the period (section) that becomes the variation cycle is a period (section) from when the effect symbol variation display is started until a predetermined time elapses after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. As described above, in the pseudo-continuous production, the variation cycle including the variation display of the production symbol and the temporary stop display of the production symbol is performed a plurality of times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a pseudo continuous effect in which a change cycle including a change display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times.

  In addition, even when the number of fluctuating cycles when one special game is being executed is one, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol combination by the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. Before that, the effect design is temporarily stopped. For this reason, when the number of times of the fluctuation cycle when one special game is being executed is one, it can also be understood that the number of times of the fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect is one.

  In the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the symbol combination by the effect symbol including the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation cycle other than the last time in the pseudo continuous effect (hereinafter, referred to as an intermediate variation cycle). . In the present embodiment, for a combination of effects by a design including special symbols, an effect that imitates different numbers in the left column and the right column is temporarily stopped, and a special symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle column. There are symbol combinations. In addition, in this embodiment, in the symbol combination by the effect symbol including the special symbol, the effect symbol imitating the same number is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. It is a symbol combination by directing symbols.

  Hereinafter, the symbol combination by the effect symbol including the special symbol is referred to as “special symbol combination”. In addition, among the special symbol combinations, “the combination of effect symbols in which the design symbol imitating different numbers in the left column and the right column is temporarily stopped and the special symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle column” is not “reach” "Special symbol combination". On the other hand, among the special symbol combinations, "the symbol combination by the effect symbol in which the effect symbol imitating the same number in the left column and the right column is temporarily stopped and the special symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle column" It is indicated as “special symbol combination that is a reach”.

  The special symbol is an effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed only in the middle column of the three columns, and is an effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed only in the middle fluctuation cycle. In other words, the special symbol in the present embodiment is an effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row only during a variable cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect, and is a symbol based on the effect symbol that is finally confirmed and stopped in the effect game. It is not a production symbol that can constitute a combination. For this reason, the special symbol combination can be said to be a symbol combination based on an effect symbol that notifies that the next fluctuation cycle is performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, in the final change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the big hit symbol due to the effect symbol or the off symbol due to the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the present embodiment, the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is associated with a fluctuation pattern. 4 and 5 show a total of 25 types of variation patterns of variation patterns HP1 to HP25. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP13 are outlier fluctuation patterns. Among the variation patterns HP1 to HP13, the variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern without a loss reach, and the variation patterns HP2 to HP13 are variation patterns with a loss reach. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns HP14 to HP25 are big hit fluctuation patterns.

  The variation patterns HP1 to HP4 and HP14 to HP16 are associated with one variation cycle. The fluctuation patterns HP5, HP6, HP17, and HP18 are associated with two fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP9 and HP19 to HP21 are associated with three fluctuation cycles. The variation patterns HP10 to HP13 and HP22 to HP25 are associated with four variation cycles.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a plurality of fluctuation cycles are associated with the fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is four. Since the number of fluctuation cycles is associated with the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the main control CPU 40a, whereby the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed is determined. The

  In the present embodiment, the type of reach effect when the reach effect is executed is associated with the variation pattern. Specifically, the type of reach effect when the reach effect is executed is associated with the variation pattern with loss reach and the jackpot variation pattern. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the type of reach effect associated with the variation pattern is the type of reach effect that is executed in the last variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect when the pseudo continuous effect is executed.

  The fluctuation patterns HP2 and HP14 are associated with a normal reach effect (shown as “normal reach effect” in FIGS. 4 and 5) as the type of reach effect. The fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP15 are associated with normal reach effect and first super reach effect (indicated as “normal reach effect + first super reach effect” in FIGS. 4 and 5) as types of reach effects. Yes. In the variation patterns HP4, HP5, HP7, HP10, HP16, HP17, HP19, and HP22, as the types of reach production, the normal reach production and the second super reach production (in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, “normal reach production + second Are associated with each other). For the variation patterns HP6, HP8, HP11, HP18, HP20, and HP23, the types of reach production include normal reach production and third super reach production (in FIGS. 4 and 5, “normal reach production + third super reach production”). Are indicated). In the variation patterns HP9, HP12, HP21, and HP24, there are a normal reach effect and a fourth super reach effect (shown as “normal reach effect + fourth super reach effect” in FIGS. 4 and 5) as types of reach effects. It is associated. The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP25 are associated with normal reach effect and fifth super reach effect (indicated as “normal reach effect + fifth super reach effect” in FIGS. 4 and 5) as types of reach effects. Yes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the reach effect may be executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reach effect may not be executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the reach effect may not be executed or the reach effect may be executed in a change cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect. Incidentally, when the reach effect is executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect, the normal reach effect is executed.

  Further, when the normal reach effect is not executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect, the special symbol combination that is not the reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed in the changing cycle. In addition, when the normal reach effect is executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect, the special symbol combination which is the reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed in the changing cycle.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed in the changing cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect, the normal reach effect is executed, but the super reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the super reach effect is executed after the execution of the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production, as the super reach production, among the second super reach production, the third super reach production, the fourth super reach production, and the fifth super reach production. Either is executed.

  As described above, among the types of reach effects that can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle, the normal reach effect can also be executed in an intermediate change cycle. On the other hand, among the types of reach effects that can be executed in the final fluctuation cycle, the second super reach effect to the fifth super reach effect are not executed even in the intermediate change cycle. In other words, the normal reach effect can be executed in any of the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect and the intermediate change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. On the other hand, the second super reach production to the fifth super reach production are not executed in the middle fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production, but can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of reach effect that can be executed in the middle fluctuation cycle is partially different from the type of reach effect that can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” It can be said that the type of the predetermined effect to be executed is partially different from the type of the predetermined effect to be executed in the second fluctuation cycle. Further, in the present embodiment, some types of reach effects among the types of reach effects that can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle are not executed in the intermediate fluctuation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the second variation cycle” It can be said that some types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed are not executed in the first fluctuation cycle. As described above, when the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, the second number of times in the pseudo-continuous production. The eye fluctuation cycle is a fluctuation cycle after the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance.

  Further, in the last fluctuation cycle, the normal reach effect and the second super reach effect to the fifth super reach effect can be executed. On the other hand, a normal reach effect is executed in the midway fluctuation cycle. In this way, the types of reach effects that are executed in the middle fluctuation cycle are fewer than the types of reach effects that are executed in the last fluctuation cycle. In other words, if the fluctuation cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous production is the first fluctuation cycle and the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production is the second fluctuation cycle, It can be said that the types of predetermined effects that can be executed are smaller than the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second fluctuation cycle.

  Here, based on FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), the aspect (for example, a change display and a temporary stop display) of the effect symbol in the change cycle in the middle in a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is demonstrated. Moreover, based on FIG.6 (c), the aspect of the effect design in the last fluctuation | variation cycle in pseudo | simulation continuous effect is also demonstrated collectively.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when a special symbol combination that is not in the reach mode is temporarily stopped in the mid-cycle variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, when the mid-cycle cycle is started, the variation display of the production symbols in all columns is displayed. Is started. Further, at the predetermined timing t11 in the midway fluctuation cycle, the left-row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and at the subsequent predetermined timing t12, the right-row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol imitating a number different from the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column. Thereby, the display mode of the effect symbol does not become the reach mode (shown as “non-reach mode” in FIG. 6A). After that, at a predetermined timing t13, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, and the special symbol combination that is not the reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the intermediate fluctuation cycle ends, the next fluctuation cycle is performed. In the following description, the variation cycle mode in which the special symbol combination that is not the reach mode in the mid-cycle cycle as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the special symbol combination that is the reach mode is temporarily stopped in the mid-cycle variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, when the mid-cycle cycle is started, the variation of the production symbols in all rows Display starts. Further, at the predetermined timing t21 in the midway fluctuation cycle, the left-row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and at the subsequent predetermined timing t22, the right-row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, in the right column, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers as the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped. Thereby, the display mode of an effect design turns into a reach mode. Then, when the display pattern of the effect symbol becomes the reach aspect, the normal reach effect is executed. After that, at a predetermined timing t23, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, and the special symbol combination in the reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the intermediate fluctuation cycle ends, the next fluctuation cycle is performed. In the following description, the mode of the variation cycle in which the special symbol combination that is the reach mode in the midway variation cycle is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 6B is referred to as a “second intermediate mode”.

  The predetermined timing t11 and the predetermined timing t21 may be the same timing or different timings. For example, when the predetermined timing t11 and the predetermined timing t21 are configured to be the same timing, the special symbol combination and reach that are not in the reach mode are started from the timing at which the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed. It becomes difficult to specify which of the special symbol combinations which is an aspect is temporarily displayed. Further, the predetermined timing t12 and the predetermined timing t22 may be the same timing or different timings. Further, the predetermined timing t13 and the predetermined timing t23 may be the same timing or different timings.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is started, the variation display of the production symbols in all the columns is started. Further, at the predetermined timing t31 in the last fluctuation cycle, the left-row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the subsequent predetermined timing t32. At this time, in the right column, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers as the effect symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped. Thereby, the display mode of an effect design turns into a reach mode. Then, when the display pattern of the effect symbol becomes the reach aspect, the normal reach effect is executed. Thereafter, at the timing after the execution of the normal reach effect is started, the super reach effect is executed. In the following description, the mode of the variation cycle in the last variation cycle as shown in FIG.

  Incidentally, when the normal reach effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the middle line effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal reach effect. When the middle row effect design is configured to be temporarily stopped in the normal reach production, for example, the middle row production design is displayed in a variable manner at a timing before the execution of the super reach production is started. You may comprise.

  The predetermined timing t31 may be the same timing as the predetermined timing t11 or the predetermined timing t21, or may be a different timing. For example, in a case where the predetermined timing t31 and the predetermined timing t11 or the predetermined timing t21 are sometimes the same timing, the timing in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed. It becomes difficult to specify whether the cycle is the variation cycle or the last variation cycle. The predetermined timing t32 may be the same timing as the predetermined timing t12 or the predetermined timing t22, or may be a different timing. For example, in a case where the predetermined timing t32 and the predetermined timing t22 are configured to be the same timing, the production design imitating the same number in the left column and the right column is temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is difficult to specify whether the cycle is an intermediate variation cycle or the last variation cycle.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a specific effect. The specific effect is executed in each fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. In addition, the specific effect may be executed in the fluctuation cycle when the number of fluctuation cycles is one when the special game is executed once. In the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed with a content in which a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  Further, when the specific effect is executed in an intermediate fluctuation cycle, the specific effect is executed from the start of the intermediate fluctuation cycle to the end of the intermediate fluctuation cycle. Further, when the specific effect is executed in the last variation cycle, the specific effect is executed after the last variation cycle is started until the execution of the super reach effect is started. In addition, the specific effect is that when the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed is one time and is executed in the fluctuation cycle, all the rows after the one fluctuation cycle is started. This is executed until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped or displayed, or until the execution of the super reach effect is started after one fluctuation cycle is started.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of a specific effect, control related to execution of a pseudo-continuous effect, and control related to execution of a reach effect will be described.
When any one of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP14 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a performs a lottery to determine whether to execute the specific effect. Here, when it is determined to execute the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. If it is not determined to execute the specific effect, the specific effect is not executed.

  When the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP16 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. Further, when any of the variation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. When any one of the variation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed in each variation cycle. Thus, the function as the specific effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect is realized by controlling the specific effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  Incidentally, when the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP15 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP15 is determined, that is, when the first super reach effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if any one of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP14 is designated, the specific effect may not be executed. For this reason, when the number of times of the fluctuation cycle when one special game is executed is one and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle, only the normal reach effect is executed or the normal reach effect is not executed. Either the first super reach effect is executed after the execution is started. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of the fluctuation cycle when one special game is executed is one and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle, the normal reach effect and the first super reach effect are performed. Can be executed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, it becomes a kind of reach production in which the normal reach production and the second super reach production to the fifth super reach production can be executed.

  As described above, with respect to the normal reach production, the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production and the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed are one, and the specific production is executed in the fluctuation cycle. It can be executed either when it is not done. On the other hand, for the second super reach effect to the fifth super reach effect, the number of times of the change cycle when one special game is executed is one, and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle. Is not executed, and may be executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production. In addition, the first super reach production is not executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production, and the number of the fluctuation cycle when one special game is executed is one, and the fluctuation is performed. This can be executed when a specific performance is not executed in the cycle. For this reason, for example, assume that the fluctuation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first fluctuation cycle, and the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second fluctuation cycle. In this case, “some types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles have one fluctuation cycle when the special symbol variation game is executed once. And when the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation cycle, it is not executed ”. In addition, “a certain kind of predetermined effects that can be executed when the number of times of the change cycle when the special symbol change game is executed is one and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle. It can be said that the predetermined effect is not executed in the second fluctuation cycle.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, in the mid-cycle variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, a normal reach production can be executed. As described above, with respect to the normal reach effect, the number of the change cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect and the change cycle when one special game is executed is one, and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle. In any case. On the other hand, the first super reach production is not executed in the middle fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, and the number of the fluctuation cycle when one special game is executed is one, and the fluctuation cycle. This can be executed when the specific effect is not executed. For this reason, for example, assume that the fluctuation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first fluctuation cycle, and the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second fluctuation cycle. In this case, “some types of predetermined effects that can be executed when the number of times of the change cycle when the special symbol change game is executed is one and the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle. Is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle ”.

  When any one of the variation patterns HP2 and HP14 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column at a predetermined timing. . At a predetermined timing thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbol imitating the same number as the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed in the right column. Then, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed, and then the normal reach is performed. In the effect, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the middle row of the effect symbols is temporarily displayed.

  When any one of the variation patterns HP3, HP4, HP15, and HP16 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column at a predetermined timing. Control. At a predetermined timing thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbol imitating the same number as the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed in the right column. Then, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed, and then the super reach. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is executed. When the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP15 is designated among the variation patterns HP3, HP4, HP15, and HP16, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first super reach effect is executed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP16 is designated among the variation patterns HP3, HP4, HP15, and HP16, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second super reach effect is executed. To do. Further, after executing the super reach effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the middle row effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the super reach effect.

  Further, when any one of the variation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a determines the mode of the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines which of the first intermediate aspect and the second intermediate aspect is to be used as the intermediate fluctuation cycle. When there are a plurality of intermediate fluctuation cycles (when one of the fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP13 and HP19 to HP25 is specified), the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variation cycle for each intermediate fluctuation cycle. To decide.

  When any one of the fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated and the middle fluctuation cycle is executed in the first halfway mode, the sub control CPU 41a has a predetermined timing. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in the left column. At a predetermined timing thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that an effect symbol imitating a number different from the effect symbol of the left column is temporarily displayed in the right column. Then, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols in the left and right columns, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the special symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. Thereby, the special symbol combination which is not the reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  When any one of the fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated and the middle fluctuation cycle is executed in the first halfway mode, the sub control CPU 41a has a predetermined timing. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in the left column. At a predetermined timing thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol imitating the same number as the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed in the right column. Then, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols simulating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed. Further, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols in the left and right columns, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the special symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. Thereby, the special symbol combination which is a reach mode is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  When any one of the variation patterns HP5 to HP13 and HP17 to HP25 is designated and is the last variation cycle, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the intermediate variation cycle in the last cycle. Let Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column at a predetermined timing. At a predetermined timing thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect symbol imitating the same number as the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed in the right column. Then, after temporarily rendering the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed, and then the super reach. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is executed.

  At this time, when any one of the variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP10, HP17, HP19, and HP22 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a performs the effect display device so that the second super reach effect is executed. 25 is controlled. Further, when any one of the variation patterns HP6, HP8, HP11, HP18, HP20, and HP23 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a performs the effect display device 25 so that the third super reach effect is executed. To control. Further, when any of the variation patterns HP9, HP12, HP21, and HP24 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the fourth super reach effect is executed. Further, when the variation pattern HP13 or the variation pattern HP25 is designated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the fifth super reach effect is executed. Further, after executing the super reach effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the middle row effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the super reach effect. As described above, the function as the predetermined effect control means for controlling the execution of the predetermined effect (or the reach effect for controlling the execution of the reach effect) by controlling the reach effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Function as a control means) is realized.

  Here, based on FIG. 7, the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed and the types of reach effects that can be executed will be described. Note that the execution of the super reach effect after the execution of the normal reach effect is started will be described as the normal reach effect and the super reach effect being executed as the reach effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of change cycles when one special game is executed is one, the normal reach effect, the first super reach effect, and the second super reach effect can be executed. It becomes the kind of reach production. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed is two times, the normal reach effect, the second super reach effect, and the third super reach effect are executed. It becomes the kind of reach production that can be done.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of change cycles when one special game is executed is 3, the normal reach production, the second super reach production, the third super reach production, and the fourth The super reach production is a kind of reach production that can be executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed is four times, the normal reach production, the second super reach production, the third super reach production, the fourth The super reach production and the fifth super reach production are the types of reach production that can be executed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the type of reach effect that can be executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is two is when the number of change cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three or four times. The type of reach production performed in part differs from that. Further, the types of reach effects that can be executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three are the types of reach effects that are executed when the number of change cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is four times. Some are different. For example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times among the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number, and a number different from the first number is a second number. In this case, “the type of the predetermined effect executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number is the second number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. It can be said that “they are partly different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the second variation cycle at a certain time”.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 4, the types of reach effects that can be executed are smaller than when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is two or three. Many. In addition, when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three, there are more types of reach effects that can be executed compared to when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is two. For example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times among the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number, and a number different from the first number is a second number. In this case, “the type of the predetermined effect executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number is the second number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. It can be said that there are different types and numbers of predetermined effects executed in the second variation cycle at a certain time. Further, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times among the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number and a number greater than the first number is a second number. In this case, “the type of the predetermined effect that can be executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number is that the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the second number. It can be said that there are less than the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle at a certain time. " In other words, “the type of the predetermined effect that can be executed in the second variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the second number is that the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number. It can be said that there are more types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the first variation cycle at a certain time. " If the predetermined number of times is the first number and the number of times greater than the first number is the second number among the number of times of the variable cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the second number of change cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is set. Is a variation cycle after the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance.

  Further, the fifth super reach effect can be executed when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is four, but is not executed when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is two or three. Further, the fourth super reach effect can be executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 3 or 4, while it is not executed when the number of change cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 2. . For example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times among the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number, and a number different from the first number is a second number. In this case, “a certain kind of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects executed in the second variation cycle when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is the second number is a variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. Is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle when the number of times is the first number. " In addition, “a certain kind of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is the first number, It can also be said that it is not executed in the second fluctuation cycle when the number of times is the second number.

  Here, based on FIG. 8, each fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production will be described. It is assumed that the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is “3 times”. In addition, the first variation cycle mode is the first midway mode and the second variation cycle mode is the second midway mode in the midway variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is performed in the first midway mode as assumed. For this reason, the reach effect is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect (shown as “no reach effect” in FIG. 8). In addition, the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is performed in the second midway mode as assumed. For this reason, the normal reach effect is executed in the second fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. Further, in the third (final) variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, after the execution of the normal reach production is started, the super reach production is executed. That is, the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are executed in the third (final) change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect.

  As described above, when the reach effect is executed in the change cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect, the “normal reach effect” is executed. Further, when the reach effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the “normal reach effect” and the “super reach effect” are executed. As described above, the normal reach effect is executed in both the intermediate fluctuation cycle and the final fluctuation cycle. On the other hand, the super reach effect is executed only in the last fluctuation cycle among the middle fluctuation cycle and the last fluctuation cycle. As described above, the type of reach effect executed in the last fluctuation cycle is different from the type of reach effect executed in the intermediate change cycle.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The type of reach effect (predetermined effect) that can be executed in a fluctuation cycle (an intermediate change cycle) other than the last time in the pseudo continuous effect is the type of reach effect that can be executed in the last change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. And some are different. In this way, by making a part of the types of reach production that can be executed in the fluctuation cycle other than the final round and the final round, it is more interesting and interesting than repeating the same kind of reach production. Can be improved.

  (2) Among the reach effects (predetermined effects) that can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, some types of reach effects are not executed in the variable cycle other than the last time in the pseudo continuous effect. For this reason, in the last fluctuation cycle, attention can be paid to whether or not a reach effect of a kind that is not executed in a fluctuation cycle other than the last time is executed, and the interest can be improved.

  (3) When the last variation cycle is reached, there is a possibility that a reach effect (predetermined effect) of a type that is not executed in a variation cycle other than the last (an intermediate variation cycle) may be performed. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the last fluctuation cycle is reached in the pseudo-continuous production, and also to notice whether or not a type of reach production that is not executed in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time is actually executed. Can improve interest.

  (4) A part of reach effect (predetermined effect) that can be executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is that the number of change cycles when one special game is executed is one. If the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation cycle, it is not executed. For this reason, in the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the execution is performed when the number of the variation cycle when the special symbol variation game is executed is one and the specific production is not executed in the variation cycle. It is possible to improve interest by focusing on whether or not a kind of reach production is performed. In addition, the reach effect of the kind that is not executed when the specific effect is not executed in the change cycle when the number of times of the change cycle when the special game is executed is 1 is actually executed, The interest can be improved.

  (5) When the last variation cycle is reached, the number of variation cycles when one special game is being executed is one, and if the specific effect is not performed in the variation cycle, the type that is not executed A reach effect (predetermined effect) may be executed. For this reason, attention can be paid to whether the final fluctuation cycle is reached. Further, whether or not a reach effect of a kind that is not executed when the special effect is not executed in the change cycle when the number of times of the change cycle when the one special game is actually executed is one. Attention can also be made to improve interest.

  (6) The type of reach effect (predetermined effect) that can be executed in a variation cycle (variable cycle in the middle) other than the last time in the pseudo continuous effect is the type of reach effect that can be executed in the last change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. Less than. For this reason, as the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production increases and the possibility of approaching the final fluctuation cycle increases, the types of reach production that can be executed increase, and the interest can be improved.

  (7) The type of reach effect that can be executed in the second variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is two is the third time when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is three. The types of reach effects that can be executed in the fluctuating cycle are partially different. The type of reach effect that can be executed in the second variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is two is the fourth type of reach effect that can be executed in the variable cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The types of reach effects that can be executed in a variable cycle are partially different. Similarly, the type of reach effect that can be executed in the third variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is three is the fourth type when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is four. The types of reach effects that can be executed in the fluctuating cycle are partially different. In this way, by differentiating the type of reach production (predetermined production) that can be executed in the predetermined number of fluctuation cycles and the type of reach production that can be executed in the number of fluctuation cycles different from the predetermined number of times, It is more interesting than repeating the same kind of reach production, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (8) The fifth super reach effect and the fourth super reach effect (one of the reach effects (predetermined effects)) that can be executed in the fourth change cycle when the number of change cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is four. The type of reach production) is not executed in the second fluctuation cycle when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is two. The fifth super reach effect (some types of reach effects) among the reach effects that can be executed in the fourth variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 4 is the pseudo continuous effect. It is not executed in the third fluctuation cycle when the number of fluctuation cycles in is three. Further, among the reach effects that can be executed in the third variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 3, the fourth super reach effect (some types of reach effects) is the pseudo continuous effect. It is not executed in the second fluctuation cycle when the number of fluctuation cycles in is 2. For this reason, when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect reaches four times, the fifth super reach effect that is not executed when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is two or three is executed. It is possible to improve interest by focusing on In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production reaches three times, attention is paid to whether or not the fourth super reach production that is not executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is two is executed. Can improve interest.

  (9) The third super reach effect that can be executed in the second variable cycle when the variable cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is two is that the number of variable cycles when one special game is executed is If the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation cycle, it is not executed. For this reason, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance reaches two times, the number of fluctuation cycles when one special symbol fluctuation game is executed is one, and is specified in the fluctuation cycle. It is possible to improve interest by paying attention to whether or not a kind of reach effect (third super reach effect) that is not executed when the effect is not executed. Further, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the quasi-continuous production is two, the third super reach production is actually executed in the second fluctuation cycle, so that the interest can be improved.

  Further, the third super reach effect and the fourth super reach effect that can be executed in the third change cycle when the change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect is 3 is performed when one special game is executed. In the case where the number of fluctuation cycles is one and the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation cycle, it is not executed. For this reason, when the number of fluctuating cycles in the quasi-continuous production reaches two times, attention should be paid to whether the third super reach production or the fourth super reach production is executed, and the interest is improved. Can do. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 3, the third super reach production and the fourth super reach production are actually executed in the third fluctuation cycle, thereby improving the interest. You can plan.

  Further, the third super reach effect to the fifth super reach effect that can be executed in the fourth change cycle when the change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect is 4 times, when one special game is executed. In the case where the number of fluctuation cycles is one and the specific effect is not executed in the fluctuation cycle, it is not executed. For this reason, when the number of fluctuating cycles in the pseudo-continuous production reaches two times, attention should be paid to whether or not the third super reach production to the fifth super reach production are executed, and the interest is improved. Can do. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous production is 3, the third super reach production, the fourth super reach production, and the fifth super reach production are actually executed in the third fluctuation cycle. In this way, interest can be improved.

  (10) The type of reach effect (predetermined effect) that can be executed in the fourth variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is four is that the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is two. Sometimes there are more types of reach effects that can be performed in the second variable cycle. The type of reach effect that can be executed in the fourth variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is four is the third type when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three. There are more types of reach production that can be performed in a variable cycle. The type of reach effect that can be executed in the third variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is three is the second type of reach effect that can be executed in the pseudo continuous effect when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is two. There are more types of reach production that can be performed in a variable cycle. For this reason, the types of reach effects that can be executed increase as the number of fluctuating cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect increases, and the interest can be improved.

  (11) The types of reach effects that can be executed in a predetermined number of variable cycles when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is a predetermined number of times are the number of times that the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is greater than the predetermined number Here, there are fewer types of reach effects that can be executed in the non-predetermined number of fluctuation cycles. For this reason, the types of reach effects (predetermined effects) to be executed increase as the number of fluctuating cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect increases, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-As a frequency | count of the change cycle in pseudo | simulation continuous production, suppose that the 1st number is made into a number larger than the 2nd number. In this case, the type of reach effect that can be executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number, and the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the second number. Sometimes, it may be less than the type of reach effect executed in the second fluctuation cycle. In other words, the type of reach effect that can be executed in the second variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the second number, and the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number. Sometimes, it may be more than the types of reach effects executed in the first fluctuation cycle.

  The specific effect is configured to be executed in each variable cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, and is not executed in the variable cycle when the number of variable cycles is one when the special game is executed once. You may comprise. In addition, the specific effect may be configured to be always executed in the change cycle when the number of change cycles is one when the special game is executed once. Further, the specific effect may not be an effect executed in a manner in which a predetermined effect image is displayed as in the above embodiment. For example, an effect related to an effect design such as an effect in which the effect symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped, or an effect that displays an image that is not related to the variation display of the effect symbols or the temporary stop display may be used as the specific effect. The specific effect may be, for example, an effect executed on the decoration lamp 17 or an effect executed on the speaker 18.

  When the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is being executed is one (for example, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP4 and HP14 to HP16 is designated) The control CPU 41a may be configured to perform a lottery to determine whether to execute a specific effect. Then, when it is determined to execute the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. At this time, if it is not determined to execute the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to control the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. In the above embodiment, when any one of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP14 is designated, the specific effect may not be executed, or the specific effect is always executed. You may comprise as follows. That is, when any one of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP14 is designated, the specific effect may be executed without performing a lottery to determine whether to execute the specific effect. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the number of types of reach effects executed in the middle fluctuation cycle may be the same as the number of types of reach effects executed in the last fluctuation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” The types of predetermined effects that can be executed may be the same as the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second fluctuation cycle. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the kind of reach production performed in the middle fluctuation cycle may be more than the kind of reach production performed in the last fluctuation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” The types of predetermined effects that can be executed may be “more than the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle”.

  The type of reach effect executed in the last fluctuation cycle may be configured to be different from the type of reach effect executed in the intermediate change cycle. That is, the type of the predetermined effect executed in the last variation cycle may be different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the intermediate variation cycle. Moreover, you may comprise so that the predetermined effect of all the types among the predetermined effects which can be performed in the last variation cycle may not be performed in the middle variation cycle. For example, a normal reach effect of a different type from the normal reach effect executed in the last variable cycle may be executed in the intermediate change cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” The type of the predetermined effect that is executed may be different from the type of the predetermined effect that is executed in the second variation cycle. In addition, when the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the second variation cycle” All the predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed may not be executed in the first fluctuation cycle. In this way, by making all the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the first and second fluctuation cycles different, it is more interesting than repeating the predetermined effects of the same kind, The interest can be improved. In addition, since all types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle are not executed in the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, in the second variation cycle, It is possible to improve interest by paying attention to whether or not the type of reach effect that is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal reach effect executed in the middle fluctuation cycle. On the other hand, in the normal reach production executed in the last fluctuation cycle, the special symbol combination is not temporarily stopped. For this reason, the normal reach effect in which the special symbol combination is temporarily stopped and the normal reach effect in which the special symbol combination is not temporarily stopped can be regarded as different types of reach effects. In this case, the types of reach effects executed in the last variation cycle are all different from the types of reach effects executed in the intermediate variation cycle. As described above, the type of the predetermined effect executed in the last variation cycle may be different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the intermediate variation cycle. Moreover, you may comprise so that the predetermined effect of all the types among the predetermined effects which can be performed in the last variation cycle may not be performed in the middle variation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” The type of the predetermined effect that is executed may be different from the type of the predetermined effect that is executed in the second variation cycle. In addition, when the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the second variation cycle” All the predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed may not be executed in the first fluctuation cycle. In this way, by making all the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the first and second fluctuation cycles different, it is more interesting than repeating the predetermined effects of the same kind, The interest can be improved. In addition, since all types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle are not executed in the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, in the second variation cycle, It is possible to improve interest by paying attention to whether or not the type of reach effect that is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle is executed.

  ・ Although it was configured that the super reach production was executed after the execution of the normal reach production was started, the super reach production may not be executed via the normal reach production. You may comprise so that a super reach production may be performed without performing a normal reach production after a mode turns into a reach mode. In addition, when the normal reach effect is not executed when the super reach effect is executed in the last change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the normal reach effect is executed only in the intermediate change cycle. That is, the type of the predetermined effect executed in the last variation cycle may be different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the intermediate variation cycle. Moreover, you may comprise so that the predetermined effect of all the types among the predetermined effects which can be performed in the last variation cycle may not be performed in the middle variation cycle. In other words, if the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle, and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the first variation cycle” The type of the predetermined effect that is executed may be different from the type of the predetermined effect that is executed in the second variation cycle. In addition, when the variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production is the first variation cycle and the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is the second variation cycle, “in the second variation cycle” All the predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed may not be executed in the first fluctuation cycle. In this way, by making all the types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the first and second fluctuation cycles different, it is more interesting than repeating the predetermined effects of the same kind, The interest can be improved. In addition, since all types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle are not executed in the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, in the second variation cycle, It is possible to improve interest by paying attention to whether or not the type of reach effect that is not executed in the first fluctuation cycle is executed.

  The types of reach effects that can be executed when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is 2, the types of reach effects that can be executed when the number of variable cycles is 3, and the number of variable cycles The types of reach effects that can be executed when there are four times may be the same. In this case, the types of reach effects that can be executed in the final variable cycle are the same regardless of the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect. When configured as described above, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times of the variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number, and a number different from the first number is a second number. In this case, “the predetermined effect executed in the second variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is the second number is when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is the first number. Can be executed in the first fluctuation cycle.

  The type of reach effect that can be executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 2 is the type of reach effect that is executed when the number of change cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 3 or 4 And everything may be different. Furthermore, the types of reach effects that can be executed when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three are all the types of reach effects that are executed when the number of change cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is four. May be different. In the case of such a configuration, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times of the variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number, and a number different from the first number is a second number. In this case, “the type of the predetermined effect executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number is the second number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect. It can be said that, at a certain time, the type of the predetermined effect executed in the second variation cycle is all different.

  -When the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 4, even if the number of reach productions that can be executed is less than when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is 2 or 3 Good. In addition, when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is three, the types of reach effects that can be executed may be reduced as compared to when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect is two. In the case of such a configuration, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined number of times of the variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is a first number and a number greater than the first number is a second number. In this case, “the type of the predetermined effect that can be executed in the first variable cycle when the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number is that the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the second number. It can be said that there are more types of predetermined effects that can be executed in the second variation cycle at a certain time. "

  -You may comprise so that a super reach production can be performed in the change cycle in the middle in a quasi-continuous production. Further, a plurality of types of normal reach effects may be used, and a plurality of types of normal reach effects that can be executed in a fluctuating cycle in the middle of a pseudo continuous effect. Then, the type of the predetermined effect executed in the first number of fluctuation cycles may be configured to be partially or entirely different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles. Further, some types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles may be configured not to be executed in the first number of fluctuation cycles. Further, some types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the first fluctuation cycle may be configured not to be executed in the second fluctuation cycle.

  Note that the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect may be the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect may be the intermediate variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect and the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect may both be a variation cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous presentation is four, the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous presentation is set as the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous presentation, and the second change in the pseudo-continuous presentation is performed. The cycle may be the third variation cycle in the pseudo continuous production. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous presentation is 4, the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous presentation is set as the third fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous presentation, and the second change in the pseudo-continuous presentation. The cycle may be the second variation cycle in the pseudo continuous production.

  The number of fluctuation cycles may not be associated with the fluctuation pattern. For example, the number of fluctuation cycles when one special game is executed by the sub-control CPU 41a may be determined. . For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to determine the number of fluctuation cycles based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles when a special game is being executed may be determined for each fluctuation pattern, and the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to determine the number of fluctuation cycles with the upper limit number as an upper limit.

  The type of reach effect when the reach effect is executed may not be associated with the variation pattern. For example, the type of reach effect may be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to determine the type of reach effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, the type of reach production that can be determined as the type of reach production is determined for each variation pattern, and the sub-control CPU 41a selects the type of reach production from the types of reach production that can be determined based on the designated variation pattern. You may comprise so that it may determine. For example, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that a variation pattern associated with “3 times” is designated as the number of variation cycles. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the type of reach effect from among the normal reach effect and the second super reach effect, the normal reach effect and the third super reach effect, and the normal reach effect and the fourth super reach effect. It is good to decide.

  In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect that suggests or notifies about whether or not a big hit is not necessarily a reach effect, and may be, for example, a notice effect that suggests or notifies whether or not a big hit. The type of the notice effect that is executed in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect may be configured so that part or all of the type of the notice effect that is executed in the change cycle in the middle of the pseudo continuous effect is different. Good. The type of the notice effect may be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a. Note that the notice effect may have a plurality of types of effect contents, and may be configured to be suggested or notified as to whether or not the effect will be a big hit. Incidentally, “different types of notice effects” here is different from “different contents of notice effects”.

  -Regarding the determination of the variation pattern, for example, even if it is a big hit, the type of variation pattern to be determined and the decision rate of various variation patterns may be varied depending on the type of big hit. In other words, the variation pattern may be determined based on the type of jackpot. In addition, depending on the type of special game (according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered), the type of variation pattern to be determined and the determination rate of various variation patterns may be varied. In other words, the variation pattern may be determined based on the type of the special game (starting opening into which the game ball has entered). Further, the type of variation pattern to be determined and the determination rate of various variation patterns may be varied depending on the gaming state. In other words, the variation pattern may be determined based on the gaming state. For example, a configuration is made such that a variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles when a special game is executed is multiple is determined only in a low probability state and in a low base state. May be. In the case of such a configuration, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed only when the state is the low probability state and the low base state. That is, the pseudo continuous effect is executed only in the normal effect mode. As described above, the pseudo continuous effect may be executed according to the gaming state, or the pseudo continuous effect may be executed according to the effect mode.

  -You may comprise so that a big hit expectation degree may increase, so that the frequency | count of the fluctuation cycle in pseudo | simulation continuous production is large. For example, when the big hit lottery is won (in the case of a big hit), the fluctuation pattern associated with a larger number of fluctuation cycles is determined than in the case where the big hit lottery is not won (in the case of a loss). You may comprise so that it may be easy. Here, “the number of fluctuation cycles is large” means that, for example, when the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is “4 times”, “3 times” or “4 times” It can be said that the number of fluctuation cycles is larger than “twice”. As described above, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is increased, the jackpot expectation degree is increased, and the jackpot expectation is increased as the fluctuation cycle is repeated when one special game is executed. The degree increases, and the interest can be improved. In particular, even if the normal reach production is executed in the midway fluctuation cycle, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the special symbol being temporarily displayed in the middle row in the normal reach production, and to improve the interest.

  ・ When the design symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped during the fluctuating cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous production, even if the combination of the design symbols including the special symbols is not temporarily displayed, for example, a number is displayed. You may comprise so that the symbol combination comprised only by the imitation effect design may be stopped and displayed once. That is, the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the change cycle in the middle may be configured only by the effect symbol that can constitute the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is finally confirmed and stopped in the effect game. Good. Note that it is preferable that the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed in the midway fluctuation cycle. In addition, in the midway fluctuation cycle, when notifying that the next fluctuation cycle is performed, it is not necessary to use an effect design. For example, an effect that displays an image imitating a character of “continue” is executed. You may comprise so that it may alert | report that the next fluctuation cycle is performed by execution of the said production | presentation.

  -It is not necessary to configure so that all rows of effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a fluctuating cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, some of the effect symbols of all rows are temporarily stopped. 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 case of a configuration in which the effect symbols in all rows are continuously displayed in a variable cycle in the middle of the pseudo-continuous effect without being temporarily displayed, the effect symbols in all rows continue to be displayed in a variable manner across the variable cycle. . When it is configured to continuously display the effect symbols of all the columns across the change cycle, it is not necessary to pay attention to the effect symbols that are temporarily displayed, and therefore, by executing another effect (for example, a notice effect) It will be easier to improve interest. In this case, the variation cycle includes a variation display of the effect symbol, but does not include a temporary stop display of the effect symbol. Thus, the variation cycle may not include the variation display of the effect symbol and the temporary stop display of the effect symbol, or may include the variation display of the effect symbol.

  -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, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 2, the reach effect may not be executed in the last change cycle, while when the number of change cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is 3 or more, You may comprise so that reach production may be performed in a change cycle.

-The upper limit of the variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production may not be four times as in the above embodiment, and may be three times, five times, six 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) A game capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol and executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a variable cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times In the machine, there is provided a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or informs whether or not it is a big hit, and the predetermined effect has a plurality of types, and is executed in the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of types of predetermined effects to be obtained is less than the number of types of predetermined effects that can be executed in a second variation cycle after the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production.

  (B) A game capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol and executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a variation cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times In the machine, there is provided a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or informs whether or not it is a big hit, the predetermined effect has a plurality of types, and the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number Sometimes the type of the predetermined effect executed in the first variation cycle is the second variation cycle when the number of variation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is a second number different from the first number. A game machine that is partially or wholly different from the type of predetermined performance executed in the game.

  (C) A game capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol and capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a variation cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times In the machine, there is provided a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or informs whether or not it is a big hit, the predetermined effect has a plurality of types, and the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is the first number The type of the predetermined effect that can sometimes be executed in the first variation cycle is the second variation cycle when the number of variation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production is the second number greater than the first number. There are fewer game machines than the types of predetermined effects that can be executed.

  (D) A game capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol and capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a variation cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times In the machine, there is provided a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or informs whether or not it is a big hit. The gaming machine characterized in that the type of the predetermined effect is partly or entirely different from the type of the predetermined effect executed in the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect.

  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.

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In a gaming machine capable of executing an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol and capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a variation cycle including a variation display of the effect symbol and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times,
Provided with a predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect that suggests or informs about whether or not it is a big hit,
There are multiple types of the predetermined effects,
The type of the predetermined effect that can be executed in the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is partially or entirely different from the type of the predetermined effect that can be executed in the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect. A gaming machine characterized by   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein some or all types of predetermined effects among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles are not executed in the first number of fluctuation cycles. A special symbol variation game can be executed,
Provided with specific production control means for controlling execution of the specific production,
The specific effect is executed in each change cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, and is executed in the change cycle even if the number of change cycles is one when the special symbol change game is executed once. There is a case,
Among the predetermined effects that can be executed in the second number of fluctuation cycles, some or all types of predetermined effects have one fluctuation cycle when one special symbol variation game is being executed. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a specific effect is not executed in the fluctuating cycle.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production is a variation cycle after the first variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production. 5.

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