JP2019017463A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving an interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a performance display device, a performance drawing pattern variation game which is carried out by varying a performance drawing pattern is executed. In addition, in a performance display device, a timer performance which displays a timer indicating a remaining time until a predetermined performance, and a variation lock performance including a performance content of temporarily stopping and displaying the performance drawing pattern during an execution of a performance game can be executed. When the timer performance is executed, the remaining time indicated by the timer is reduced with a lapse of time in the performance display device. When the remaining time indicated by the timer reaches zero, the predetermined performance is executed. In addition, a pachinko game machine includes a movable body capable of a predetermined motion. Furthermore, when the performance drawing pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variation lock performance, the reduction of the timer in the timer performance is temporarily stopped, while the movable body can perform a predetermined operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, improves the interest in gaming by executing various effects. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as one of various effects, it is described that a freeze effect that is performed by stopping and displaying decorative symbols is executed.

JP 2006-122455 A

However, there is still room for ingenuity about various effects executed in such a gaming machine, and further improvement of interest is expected.
The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in games.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problem is a gaming machine that executes a variable game, comprising a display means for executing a display effect by displaying an image, and a movable body. Symbols are changed in the display area, and the display effect includes temporarily changing the symbols in some or all of the plurality of variable display areas during execution of the variable game. When the stop effect is executed, the specific display effect is temporarily stopped while the movable body is predetermined. The gist of this is that it can be operated.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the specific display effect is a reduction effect in which a value indicating a predetermined value is displayed and a value indicated in the counter being displayed is decreased, and is indicated in the counter being displayed in the decrease effect. A predetermined effect may be executed after the value to be reached reaches a specific value.

  For the gaming machine, when the stop effect is executed during the execution of the specific display effect, the variation of symbols is resumed and the specific display effect is resumed with the end of the stop effect. Also good.

With respect to the gaming machine, a plurality of the specific display effects may be executable during the execution of one variation game.
About the said gaming machine, there may be a prior effect that can recognize in advance the execution of the specific display effect.

  According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a cut-in effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the operation effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a pseudo-continuous production. Explanatory drawing which shows a variation | locking effect. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation lock production. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of timer production. (A)-(l) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a timer effect. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect in case a variable lock effect is performed, (d) is the description which shows an example of the flow of the effect in case a pseudo continuous effect is performed. Figure. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect in case a timer effect is performed. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect in case a variable lock effect and a timer effect are performed, (b) is an example of the flow of the effect in case a variable lock effect and a button operation effect are performed. FIG. The front view which shows the game board in 2nd Embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, explanatory drawing which shows the effect performed during the temporary stop of the effect symbol in a variable lock effect. In 3rd Embodiment, explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect in case a variable lock effect and a timer effect are performed.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In this specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) refer to respective directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) performed by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp La as a light emitting means for executing a light emitting effect performed using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can execute a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitter (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is disposed on the game board YB at a position that can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. The first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery described later.

  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 in the present embodiment include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a miss 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 the case of 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 simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, and a big hit game as a predetermined privilege is given after the special game ends. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively. Note that the special game hold condition can also be grasped as a condition (so-called start condition) for starting the special game.

  The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the normal winning lottery described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols in the present embodiment 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-game symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can usually recognize the out-of-game.

  In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the normal game ends. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish a special game hold condition.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 as effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device or a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to display means for executing a display effect performed by displaying an image.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 13 that opens to the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The first start port 13 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. In the following description, a game ball entering a winning opening may be indicated as “winning”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first start port 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold 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 14 that opens to the game area YBa on the right side of the first start port 13 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 14 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 14 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a big prize opening 16 opened in the game area YBa on the lower right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big prize door. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 17 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 18 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game board YB above the special winning opening 16. The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button 19 as an operable operation means. The production button 19 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the effect button 19 is provided in the approximate center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect lever 20 as an operable operation means. The production lever 20 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the effect lever 20 is provided at the lower left when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and can be pushed into the back (the back of the pachinko gaming machine 10). As described above, the effect button 19 that can be pressed downward and the effect lever 20 that can be pressed inward are operation means having different operation methods.

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 jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot 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 the big hit lottery 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 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 14 is increased, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 14, so that the game state advantageous to the player (easy to enter the ball) State). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”.

  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 normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 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.

  In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0. In this case, the first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in the low base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made 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” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type.

  In the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the type of big hit game corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 16 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition for winning a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

  Also, the jackpot symbol of this embodiment is given a specific jackpot symbol that gives a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, there is a non-specific big hit symbol that gives a high base state up to a special game with a predetermined number of operations.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect symbol variation game that is one of effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12 will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of variable display areas in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. Specifically, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are vertically displayed in the three change display areas of the first change display area HR1, the second change display area HR2, and the third change display area HR3 ( Scroll display). The variable display areas HR1 to HR3 are provided in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 so that the first variable display area HR1, the second variable display area HR2, and the third variable display area HR3 are arranged in this order from the left. Yes. In the following description, the first variable display region HR1 may be indicated as the left column, the second variable display region HR2 may be indicated as the middle column, and the third variable display region HR3 may be indicated as the right column.

  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. In the effect game, a display result (combination of effect symbols) corresponding to the display result derived in the special game is derived.

  Specifically, in the effect game according to the present embodiment, the display derived in the special game is performed by the effect symbol being fixedly stopped and displayed at a predetermined display position in each column (variable display areas HR1 to HR3). A display result corresponding to the result is derived. In the following description, the display position when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game in the left column (first variation display area HR1) is indicated as “symbol stop position ZT1”. In addition, the display position when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game in the middle row (second variation display region HR2) is indicated as “design stop position ZT2” and the right column (third variation display region HR3). ), The display position when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game is indicated as “symbol stop position ZT3”. In other words, in the present embodiment, a line connecting the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 can be grasped as an effective line in which the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the effect game. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in the effect game of this embodiment, an effect symbol may be temporarily stopped in the display position different from each symbol stop position ZT1-ZT3. Moreover, in the following description, the state where the production symbol is temporarily stopped may be referred to as “pause display”.

  When the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. The jackpot display result in the effect game is a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. Further, when a deviation display result is derived in the special game, the deviation display result is also derived in the effect game. The outlier display result in the effect game is a combination of effect symbols whose effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”.

  Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol is paused and displayed before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, among the pause displays, a state in which the pause display is displayed immediately before the effect symbol is displayed in a fixed stop may be referred to as “pause display”. That is, the temporary stop display is a state in which the effect symbols are paused and displayed in the same combination as the effect symbols that are confirmed and stopped. Note that the temporary stop display may be in a state that is visually distinguished from the fixed stop display. For example, the direct display may be slightly swayed, or the direct display may be different from the fixed stop display. It may be displayed in color or shape.

  In the effect game of this embodiment, a reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among all symbol columns in the effect game (so-called reach state). .

  The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that has a higher expectation level in which the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed as compared to the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as “hit expectation degree”. As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot display result is derived in the effect game. It can also be understood as the degree of expectation. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree can be grasped as an expectation degree to which the jackpot game is given.

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 control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30. For example, the sub control board 31 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp La, and a sound effect by the speaker Sp.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the type of effect executed in the effect game.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 30 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 11 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control information in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31.

  The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 12. The sub control ROM 31b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La. The sub control ROM 31b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker Sp.

  The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 31 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display mode of the effect display device 12, thereby realizing the effect control means. The sub control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the operation of the effect button 19 has been performed. The sub control CPU 31a and the effect lever 20 are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the operation of the effect lever 20 has been performed.

Next, various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the first start port 13 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. When a game ball is in the first start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1 and displays the updated first special hold number. Thus, the information display device 11 is controlled. In the present embodiment, inputting the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number corresponds to establishment of the hold condition for the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number and sets it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is the random information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the content of the first special game whose execution has been suspended before the first special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, when the hold condition is satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the result of the prior determination and sets it in the output buffer.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value that is won in the jackpot lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. In other words, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not a jackpot display result is derived in the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value for winning a big hit in a low probability state. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a jackpot in a high probability state. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a prefetch command that can specify whether or not a big hit is achieved in both the low probability state and the high probability state gaming state.

  Further, for example, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which variation pattern is executed for the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Thereby, in this embodiment, the prefetch command which can identify the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed by the special symbol start process can be generated.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a prefetch command indicating the specified first special hold number and the result of the above-described prior determination. To set the output buffer. That is, the prefetch command in this embodiment can specify the number of first special games that are on hold. In other words, the prefetch command in the present embodiment can specify the number of first special games held when the hold condition for the first special game corresponding to the prefetch command is satisfied.

  Also, when a game ball is not in the first starting port 13, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 14 based on whether a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1, and the updated second special hold number. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to be displayed. In the present embodiment, inputting the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number corresponds to establishment of the hold condition for the second special game.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and 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 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the content of the second special game whose execution has been suspended before the second special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, when the hold condition is satisfied. At this time, as in the case of the first special game, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the second special game for which the holding condition is satisfied is a big hit and which variation pattern is executed. . Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the result of the prior determination and sets it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being played and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being played or during the special game. Judge that it is not. And main control CPU30a complete | finishes a special symbol start process, when the execution conditions are not satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the second special hold number is greater than 0 (zero). To do. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the first special reservation number is acquired, and it is determined whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment causes the second special game to be preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. On the other hand, if the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number by subtracting 1 and updates the information display device 11 so that the second special hold number after subtraction is displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a big hit using a random number value specified from the acquired random number information. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a confirmed stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol loss symbol. This decided off symbol becomes a confirmed stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above on the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit variation process or the outlier variation process based on the result of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the big hit variation process or the outlier variation process as described above sets information for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a causes the special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU30a controls the information display apparatus 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process will be definitely stopped and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a stores information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) in the output buffer. Set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a 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. And main control CPU30a performs the process for outputting predetermined | prescribed control information while starting control which provides the specified jackpot game after completion | finish of a jackpot special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. In other words, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes a jackpot process, thereby realizing a bonus granting unit that grants a jackpot game as a bonus.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets information (opening command) instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for causing the round game to be executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 16 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 the start of the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the special winning opening 16 and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets information (round command) instructing execution of a round effect in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets information (ending designation command) instructing execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state and generates information that can specify the gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state with the end of the big hit game and generates information that can identify the gaming state. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state with the end of the special game for the number of times of operation, and generates information that can specify the gaming state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 1 designation command) that can specify the gaming state when the gaming state is set to the low probability and low base state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the low probability base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 2 designation command) that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the highly accurate base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 3 designation command) that can specify the gaming state.

  The generated various control information is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by command output processing performed by the main control CPU 30a. For example, when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability and high base state, a state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a when the big hit game is finished. The game state information is not limited to the exemplified control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described. When the control information is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control information.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the detachment for reach when the detachment variation pattern specifying that the reach effect is executed is designated. In the present embodiment, an outlier design combination for reach is an effect design in which the design symbols of a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) are the same, and the design symbols of other columns (for example, the middle column) are different. It is a combination. In addition, when a deviation variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is not executed is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a normally determines a deviation symbol combination for deviation. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal deviation is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the contents of the effect of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to temporarily stop and display the determined combination of effect symbols before the special game change time elapses. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol on the effective line.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the effect game by deriving a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that each effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. The sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the variation pattern designated when the variation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the effect game when the variation time has elapsed. May be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting all the symbol stop commands from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to perform the opening effect. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that a round effect is performed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the ending effect is performed.

Hereinafter, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a cut-in effect. The cut-in effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the big hit expectation degree in the special game being executed by displaying a predetermined cut-in image on the effect display device 12. The cut-in image of the present embodiment is an image simulating a character string “Ikuze!”, For example.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a button operation effect performed using the effect button 19 and a lever operation effect performed using the effect lever 20. In the following description, the button operation effect and the lever operation effect may be collectively referred to as “operation effect”.

  The operation effect is performed in such a manner that an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means is displayed on the effect display device 12 during execution of the special game. In the operation effect, the expectation of jackpot in the special game being executed is triggered by the operation of the operation means prompted by the operation image within a predetermined operation effective period after the operation image is displayed. Is displayed on the effect display device 12. That is, the operation effect is an effect that prompts the operation means to operate, and is an effect that notifies the big hit expectation degree when the operation means is operated. In the present embodiment, the display of the operation image in the operation effect corresponds to the first operation effect that prompts the operation means to operate. In the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in the operation effect corresponds to a second operation effect that can be executed when the operation means is operated during the execution of the first operation effect.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, in the button operation effect, a first operation image that prompts the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The first operation image is, for example, an image imitating the shape of the effect button 19. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the button operation effect, the first notification image imitating the character string of “chance!”, Triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation effective period, or A second notification image that imitates the character string “Looking!” Is displayed on the effect display device 12, so that the expected degree of jackpot in the special game being executed is notified.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the lever operation effect, a second operation image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. For example, the second operation image is an image imitating the shape of the effect lever 20. After that, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, in the lever operation effect, the first notification image or the second notification image is triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20 within the operation effective period. By displaying on the effect display device 12, the expected degree of big hit in the special game being executed is notified.

  In the operation effect of the present embodiment, it is notified that the degree of big hit expectation is higher when the second notification image is displayed than when the first notification image is displayed. In the present embodiment, the second notification image is more easily displayed when the lever operation effect is executed than when the button operation effect is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is notified that the big hit expectation is higher when the lever operation effect is executed than when the button operation effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the button operation effect corresponds to a low expectation effect, and the lever operation effect corresponds to a high expectation effect. In the operation effect of the present embodiment, if no operation is performed within the operation effective period, the operation image is not displayed without displaying the notification image.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a pseudo continuous effect. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which a period from the start to the end of one special game is divided into a plurality of unit periods, and various effects such as a change display of effect symbols are executed in each unit period. In the present embodiment, the unit period during which the effect symbol variation display is executed corresponds to a variation cycle accompanied by the effect symbol variation. In the pseudo-continuous production according to the present embodiment, there are two cases in which two fluctuation cycles are executed and three fluctuation cycles are executed between the start and end of one special game. is there. In other words, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous production corresponds to a first production in which a variation cycle accompanied by a variation in performance symbols is executed a plurality of times in one variation game.

  In the quasi-continuous production of the present embodiment, when the next fluctuation cycle is started after the end of the predetermined fluctuation cycle, the predetermined fluctuation cycle is ended by displaying the effect symbols in each of the fluctuation display areas HR1 to HR3. And then the next fluctuation cycle is started. In other words, in the quasi-continuous production of the present embodiment, after the predetermined variation cycle is terminated by temporarily displaying the variation of the production symbols in the variation display regions HR1 to HR3, the variation display regions HR1 to HR3 It is possible to start the next fluctuation cycle by variably displaying at least a part of the effect symbols. In the pseudo continuous effect of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in all the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, with the start of the special game, the effect display device 12 displays the effect symbols in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the effect display device 12 temporarily displays the effect symbols in a predetermined display manner in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Specifically, in the present embodiment, an arbitrary effect design is paused and displayed in the first variable display area HR1 and the third variable display area HR3, while a pseudo continuous effect is executed in the second variable display area HR2. The pseudo-continuous effect design indicating is paused and displayed. In other words, the pseudo-continuous effect design is an effect design indicating that the next variation cycle is executed after the end of the current variation cycle. Further, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbol is displayed in a paused manner at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the final stop display is displayed at the end of the effect game. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the quasi-continuous effect is the same as the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the effect display device 12, when a predetermined stop time has elapsed, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.
Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable lock effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the variation lock effect is an effect that starts after a lapse of a predetermined time since the change display of the effect symbol is started in the effect game. In addition, the variation lock effect is an effect that displays the effect symbols in the variation display areas HR1 to HR3 in a display mode different from the normal variation display during the execution of the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 7, the variable lock effect of the present embodiment can be executed over a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, there are a first stage and a second stage in the stage of the variable lock effect.
In the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed. Specifically, in the first stage of the variation lock effect, during the execution of the effect game, in the variation display areas HR1 to HR3, the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed in a predetermined display mode. More specifically, in the first stage of the fluctuation lock effect, during the execution of the effect game, the effect symbols are paused and displayed in all the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.

  The second stage of the variable lock effect is executed following the first stage of the variable lock effect. In the second stage of the fluctuation lock effect, the effect symbols that are paused and displayed in the first stage of the fluctuation lock effect are opposite to the fluctuation direction (rotation direction) in the normal fluctuation display in each of the fluctuation display areas HR1 to HR3. It is fluctuated (rotated). In other words, in the second stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is rewound.

  In the present embodiment, the first stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to a stop effect. In the present embodiment, the second stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to a predetermined effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable lock effect corresponds to the second effect including the stop effect in the effect content and the specific effect.

  The variable lock effect of the present embodiment may be terminated with the end of the first stage, and may be developed with the second stage after the end of the first stage and terminated with the end of the second stage. is there. That is, the variable lock effect of the present embodiment is executed including only the first stage among the first stage and the second stage, and is executed including both the first stage and the second stage. There is. It should be noted that the effect content of the variable lock effect when executed including only the first step of the first step and the second step corresponds to the first effect content. Further, the effect content of the variable lock effect when executed including both the first step and the second step corresponds to the second effect content. That is, there are first effect content and second effect content in the effect contents of the variable lock effect in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, there are a first time and a second time in the production time of the variable lock effect. Specifically, the effect time of the variable lock effect when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage is the first time. In addition, the production time of the variable lock effect in the case of developing to the second stage after the end of the first stage is the second time longer than the first time. For this reason, when the variable lock effect develops to the second stage after the end of the first stage, the total effect time becomes longer than when it ends with the end of the first stage. Note that the first time and the second time are both the stop time until the effect symbols of at least some columns are variably displayed again after the effect symbols of all the columns are paused and displayed in the pseudo continuous effect. Also long. That is, in the present embodiment, the time during which the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variation lock effect is longer than the time during which the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed in one variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect.

  The variable lock effect of the present embodiment is a big hit expectation in the special game being executed when the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first time and when the effect time of the variable lock effect is the second time. The degree is different. Specifically, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when the effect time is the second time, the big hit expectation degree in the special game being executed is higher than when the effect time is the first time. In other words, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when the first stage is completed, the stage is developed to the second stage, and is terminated when the second stage is terminated, or when the first stage is terminated. Compared with, the expectation degree of jackpot is high.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the variation lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage, the effect display may be variably displayed on the effect display device 12 again. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the end of the first stage, the stage is developed to the second stage, and after the change lock effect is ended at the end of the second stage, the effect display pattern is changed again on the effect display device 12. There is a case where it is displayed and a case where a predetermined special effect is executed. The special effect is an effect that can be executed on the condition that the second stage is developed in the variable lock effect. In other words, the special effect of the present embodiment is a dedicated effect when the second stage is developed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the special game being executed is a special game for deriving a jackpot display result. In other words, in the present embodiment, the special effect is a jackpot finalizing effect for definite notification that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed.

Here, the display content of the effect display device 12 when the variable lock effect is executed will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the effect display device 12, effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the variation lock effect is executed, the effect display device 12 temporarily displays the effect symbols in a specific display manner in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. That is, in the effect display device 12, the first stage of the fluctuation lock effect is executed.

  Specifically, in the first stage of the fluctuation lock effect, an arbitrary effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the change display areas HR1 to HR3. At this time, the effect symbols are paused and displayed in display positions different from the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 when the fixed stop display is performed at the end of the effect game in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

  Further, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed with a display content different from the display content when the final stop display is displayed at the end of the effect game. For example, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol is displayed with the effect image imitating thunder when displayed temporarily in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is displayed when the stop effect is displayed at the end of the effect game. It is displayed without an effect image simulating. That is, the display content when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game.

  And as shown in FIG.8 (d), when the fluctuation | variation lock effect is complete | finished with completion | finish of a 1st step, in the effect display apparatus 12, the effect image imitating a lightning is hidden and each fluctuation | variation display area | region is displayed. In HR1 to HR3, the effect symbols are displayed again and again.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, in the case where the second stage is developed after the end of the first stage, in the effect display device 12, in each of the fluctuation display areas HR1 to HR3, a normal fluctuation direction (for example, downward direction) ) Is changed and displayed in the opposite direction (for example, upward). At this time, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the reverse direction while being displayed with the effect image imitating lightning.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8 (f) and 8 (g), when the variation lock effect is ended at the end of the second stage, and the effect symbol is variably displayed again after the end of the variation lock effect, the effect display In the device 12, the display of the effect symbol in the reverse direction is terminated at a predetermined timing, the effect symbol is paused and the effect image simulating lightning is not displayed. At this time, the effect display device 12 displays a temporary stop at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3. Thereafter, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbol is again displayed in the normal changing direction.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the second stage and the special effect is executed after the end of the variable lock effect, the effect display device 12 displays the special effect. The image for is displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, the special effect image is an image imitating a character string of “Tenka Musou”. In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 does not display the effect symbol. When the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may continue to display the effect symbol, or the effect symbol may be reduced and displayed. Further, when the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may display the effect symbol in a variable manner or display it temporarily. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (i), in the effect display device 12, with the end of the special effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol combination, and when the variation time of the special game has elapsed, the effect symbol Is confirmed and stopped.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a timer effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect that notifies the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. Specifically, the timer effect is a timer TM indicating a character image CG imitating a predetermined character and a remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed on the effect display device 12 during execution of one effect game. Is displayed, and the remaining time indicated by the timer TM is subtracted with the passage of time. In the present embodiment, the time indicated by the timer TM corresponds to information related to the time until a predetermined effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed after the remaining time indicated by the timer TM being displayed in the timer effect reaches a specific value (for example, “0”). In the present embodiment, the timer TM indicating the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed corresponds to a counter indicating a predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, the timer effect is equivalent to a reduction effect, a specific display effect, and a special effect in which the value indicated by the counter being displayed is reduced while displaying a counter indicating a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of timer effects with different types of displayed timers TM. For example, in this embodiment, there are a timer effect (white) for displaying a white timer TM and a timer effect (red) for displaying a red timer TM. In the timer effect, the effect that indicates the remaining time until execution varies depending on the type of the timer TM displayed. For example, when the timer effect (white) is executed, the remaining time until any effect of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed is shown. On the other hand, when the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is shown. In other words, in this embodiment, the timer effect (red) corresponds to a confirmed effect that can specify that the execution of the lever operation effect is confirmed. That is, in the present embodiment, the lever operation effect corresponds to a specified effect, and the timer effect (red) corresponds to an execution notification effect that definitely notifies that the lever operation effect is executed.

  Thus, in the timer effect of the present embodiment, depending on the type of timer TM displayed in the timer effect, one of effects that can be executed as a predetermined effect after the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches a specific value. The parts are different. In the present embodiment, the white timer TM corresponds to a first counter, and the red timer TM corresponds to a second counter.

  In addition, the timer effect of the present embodiment differs in the degree of jackpot expectation in the special game being executed depending on the type of the timer TM displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (red) is executed, it is notified that the big hit expectation degree in the special game being executed is higher than when the timer effect (white) is executed. The

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of timer effects can be executed during the execution of one effect game. At this time, the plurality of timer effects are executed in such a manner that the timer TM indicating the remaining time until different effects are executed is displayed. That is, in this embodiment, the remaining time until the same effect is executed is not indicated by the plurality of timer effects.

  In the present embodiment, the execution periods may overlap for a plurality of timer effects executed in a single effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects can overlap each other. In this embodiment, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, in the overlapping period, a plurality of timers TM are displayed while one character image CG is displayed. In the present embodiment, the same character image CG is displayed regardless of the type of timer effect. For this reason, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, one character image CG shared for the plurality of timer effects is displayed in the overlapping periods. In other words, in this embodiment, even if the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of character images CG are not displayed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a timer stock effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect is an effect that notifies the execution of the timer effect over a plurality of effect games. That is, the timer stock effect can be executed over a plurality of effect games. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect corresponds to a prior effect in which execution of the timer effect can be recognized in advance.

  Specifically, in the timer stock effect, a character image CG that is the same as or substantially the same as the character image CG displayed in the timer effect is displayed during the execution of the effect game that is executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. A timer TM that is the same or substantially the same as the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed. Here, the substantially identical images are images that are similar to the extent that the player can recognize them as the same. In the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified. For example, in the present embodiment, a character string “???” is displayed on the timer TM as a display mode in which the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

  The timer stock effect of this embodiment can be executed on condition that the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is included in the pending effect game. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the timer stock effect is executed, it can be specified that the timer effect is executed in the on-hold effect game. In the present embodiment, even in the case where the timer stock effect is executed, it cannot be specified in which effect game of the pending effect games the timer effect is executed.

Here, the display contents of the effect display device 12 when the timer effect and the timer stock effect are executed will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the effect display device 12, effect symbols are variably displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Here, in this example, the timer effect is executed in the effect game that is executed next to the effect game that is being executed, and the timer stock effect that notifies that the timer effect is executed is executed. I will do it. That is, an effect game in which a timer effect is executed is included in the effect game that is on hold, and the timer stock effect is being executed from the execution of the effect game that is executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. Shall be executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the character image CG and the timer TM are displayed on the effect display device 12 during the effect game executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. As a result, the timer stock production is started. Here, in a pending production game, a plurality of timer productions of timer production (white) and timer production (red) are executed, and a timer stock production that notifies that each timer production is executed. Shall be started respectively. For this reason, in the effect display device 12, in addition to the character image CG, a white timer TM and a red timer TM are displayed. As described above, in the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. Specifically, “??? "Is displayed on the timer TM.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10C and FIG. 10D, the effect game being executed is finished, and the next effect game is started. As described above, in this example, the next effect game is an effect game in which a timer effect is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10E, the timer effect (white) is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, the remaining time (for example, “30”) until the predetermined effect is executed in the white timer TM displayed on the effect display device 12 at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the effect game. .0 second ") is displayed, and the subtraction of the timer TM is started. In this example, it is assumed that the timer effect (white) reports the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10F, the timer effect (red) is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed (for example, “99” in the red timer TM displayed on the effect display device 12 at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the effect game. .9 seconds ") is displayed, and the subtraction of the timer TM is started. In this example, the timer effect (red) is started at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). As described above, the timer effect (red) reports the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 10 (g) to 10 (k), in the effect display device 12, triggered by the remaining time indicated by each timer TM reaching a specific value (for example, “0 seconds”). The timer effect is terminated, and a predetermined effect indicating the remaining time until execution is executed in the timer effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10G and 10H, when the remaining time indicated by the white timer TM reaches “0 seconds” in the effect display device 12, the white timer TM is activated. The timer effect (white) is ended by the non-display, and the cut-in effect is executed by displaying the cut-in image imitating the character string “Ikuze!”.

  10 (i) and 10 (j), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time indicated by the red timer TM reaches “0 seconds”, the red timer TM is not displayed. As a result, the timer effect (red) is ended, and the second operation image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed, whereby the lever operation effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (k), when the effect lever 20 is operated, the effect display device 12 notifies the jackpot expectation degree by displaying the notification image. Here, it is assumed that the second notification image having the character string “Fantastic!” Is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (l), in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in each of the change display areas HR1 to HR3 with the end of the change time of the special game.
In this example, the display contents of the effect display device 12 when the timer stock effect is executed before the timer effect is executed have been described. However, in this embodiment, the timer effect is performed without the timer stock effect being executed. May be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 12, the timer TM and the character image CG are not displayed before the timer effect is started, and the timer TM and the character image CG are displayed at the start timing of the timer effect. At this time, the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed in a manner indicating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed without the timer stock effect being executed, the timer TM is not displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the control performed by the sub control CPU 31a in order to execute various effects will be described.
First, control for specifying an effect to be executed during the execution of the effect game will be described.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the type of effect to be executed in the effect game that is executed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command based on the designated variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes or does not execute various effects such as a variable lock effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, a cut-in effect, a button operation effect, a lever operation effect, and a timer effect according to the specified change pattern. Can be specified.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, execution or non-execution of various effects is determined for each variation pattern. For example, in the variation pattern, while the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, the variation in which the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, the lever operation effect, and the timer effect are not executed is determined. There is a pattern. Further, for example, in the variation pattern, the execution of the cut-in effect and the timer effect is defined, while the variation lock effect, the pseudo continuous effect, the button operation effect, and the non-execution of the lever operation effect are defined. There are fluctuation patterns. Thus, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the execution or non-execution of various effects.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the production contents in various productions and the start timing of various productions in addition to the execution or non-execution of various productions according to the designated variation pattern. .

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the contents of effects in each of various effects are determined for each variation pattern. For example, in the variation pattern in which execution of the variation lock effect is determined, it is determined whether the start timing, the development to the second stage after the end of the first stage, or the special effect is performed after the end of the second stage. . Further, for example, in the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect is determined, the type of the timer effect, the start timing, and the effect type indicated by the timer TM are determined. Among the variation patterns for which execution of timer effects is determined, there are variation patterns for which execution of timer effects is determined.

  As described above, the timer effect (white) is an effect indicating the remaining time until any effect of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, execution of at least one of a pseudo continuous effect, a cut-in effect, a button operation effect, and a lever operation effect is determined in the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) is determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern in which execution of a part or all of the pseudo-continuous effect, cut-in effect, button operation effect, and lever operation effect is determined, the timer effect (white) is determined to be performed. There are a pattern and a variation pattern in which non-execution of timer production (white) is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (white) is executed, at least one effect among the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed, while the timer effect (white) is executed. Even if the effect (white) is not executed, a pseudo continuous effect, a cut-in effect, a button operation effect, and a lever operation effect may be executed.

  Further, as described above, the timer effect (red) is an effect indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, the execution of the lever operation effect is determined for the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. On the other hand, the variation pattern in which execution of the lever operation effect is determined includes a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (red) is determined and a variation pattern in which non-execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. . That is, in this embodiment, the lever operation effect is executed when the timer effect (red) is executed, while the lever operation effect is executed even when the timer effect (red) is not executed. There is.

  Here, the expected degree of jackpot when a predetermined performance is executed is determined when the variation pattern of the jackpot is specified in the overall ratio of determination of the performance, and determined when the deviation variation pattern is specified. The ratio is determined by the ratio. For this reason, for example, in order to increase the jackpot expectation that is notified when the cut-in effect is executed, a variation pattern of the jackpot is specified in the entire determination ratio at which the execution of the cut-in effect is determined. It is preferable that execution or non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined so that the determination ratio at that time increases.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 31a pre-determines an effect executed in the effect game corresponding to the pre-read command based on the input pre-read command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the timer stock effect based on the contents determined in advance. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the timer effect is to be executed in the effect game corresponding to the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the timer stock effect by pre-read lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the timer effect (white) is to be executed in the effect game corresponding to the pre-read command, it can decide to execute the timer stock effect that displays the white timer TM. is there. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the timer stock effect that displays the red timer TM when it is determined in advance that the timer effect (red) is executed in the effect game corresponding to the prefetch command. .

  Further, when the execution of the timer stock effect is determined by the pre-read lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the start timing of the timer stock effect in the pre-read start lottery using a predetermined random number. Specifically, in the pre-reading start lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines which one of the plurality of effect games when there are a plurality of pending effect games executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. Decide whether to start timer stock production in the production game.

  Next, control when each effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 schematically show the flow of the game, and the time width (length of the horizontal axis) in the figure may not match the actual control timing.

  First, according to FIG. 11 (a), a variation pattern in which a variation lock effect is determined to be executed, and a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is determined to end with the end of the first stage is specified. The control of the sub control CPU 31a when a pattern designation command is input will be described.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect by displaying the effect symbol in a paused manner after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the effect symbol change display in the effect game (at time t0). The display device 12 is controlled (time t1). The predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the start of the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a, in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, has an arbitrary effect symbol at a display position different from the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game. Is paused. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect design with the effect image imitating lightning. In addition, as described above, the temporary display of the effect symbol is the first stage effect content in the variable lock effect.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, thereby causing the variable lock effect to end with the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t3). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols before the end of the special game variation time (time t5), and causes the effect symbols to be determined and stopped when the end of the special game variation time is triggered (time t6).

  Next, according to FIG. 11B, the variation pattern in which the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, which develops to the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the variation lock effect with the end of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern that is determined to be variably displayed again is input will be described.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when the variable lock effect is ended along with the end of the first stage until the effect symbol is temporarily displayed and the first stage is started (time t0 to t0). t1).

  Then, when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variation lock effect, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the effect symbol in a direction opposite to the normal direction of the change (reverse rotation). Control (time t3). As described above, the reverse rotation of the effect symbol is the second stage effect content in the variable lock effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a develops the variable lock effect from the first stage to the second stage by rotating the effect symbol displayed paused in reverse.

  Subsequently, when the second time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol and hiding the lightning effect image. Thereafter, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the variation in the normal variation direction again (time t4). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols before the end of the special game variation time (time t5), and causes the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed upon the end of the special game variation time (time t6).

  Next, according to FIG. 11C, the variation pattern in which the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, which develops to the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the variation lock effect with the end of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern determined to execute the special effect is input will be described.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a develops to the second stage after the end of the first stage, until the second stage is started by variably displaying the effect symbols in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction. The same control as when the effect symbols are variably displayed again is performed after the end of (time t0 to t3).

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the special effect when the second time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect (time t4). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display an image for special effects. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the special effect before the end of the variation time of the special game, and temporarily displays the effect symbol (time t5). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time t6).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol is variably displayed after the end of the first-stage variation lock effect, and when the effect symbol is variably displayed after the second-stage variation lock effect is completed. In some cases, the special effect is executed after the end of the second-stage variable lock effect. When the sub control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern for which the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, the sub control CPU 31a performs the designation during execution of the effect game that is started when the variation pattern designation command is input. The change lock effect is executed with the effect contents based on the changed change pattern.

  Next, the control for executing the pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, a description will be given of a case where a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern for which execution of a pseudo continuous effect is determined and for which two variation cycles are determined to be executed in the pseudo continuous performance is described. To do. That is, a case will be described in which the control for causing the effect symbol to be variably displayed once is executed once after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols are displayed in a paused manner after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the effect symbol variation display in the effect game (at time t0). (Time t1). Note that the predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the temporary display of the effect symbol is determined by the variation pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays an arbitrary effect design in the first variation display region HR1 and the third variation display region HR3, while temporarily displaying a pseudo continuous effect design in the second variation display region HR2. Stop display.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed again in each of the change display areas HR1 to HR3 when a predetermined stop time has elapsed (time t2). Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pseudo continuous effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols before the end of the special game variation time (time t5), and causes the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed upon the end of the special game variation time (time t6).

  Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to temporarily display the effect symbol when a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern that is determined to execute three variation cycles in the pseudo continuous rendering is input. By repeating (time t1) and the control (time t2) for changing and displaying the effect symbol again, three fluctuation cycles are executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation lock effect and the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed as the effect of temporarily displaying the variation display of the effect symbol. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal change direction after being temporarily displayed, while in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is displayed in the pause state. After the display, there are a case where the variation display is performed again in the normal variation direction and a case where the variation display is performed in the direction opposite to the normal variation direction.

Next, the control when the timer effect is executed will be described.
First, according to FIG. 12A, the control of the sub control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern for which execution of the timer effect (white) and the cut-in effect is determined will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified in the timer effect (white).

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time t10). The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time t11). At this time, the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is displayed on the timer TM. The remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed at the timing when the timer effect (white) is started may be determined in the variation pattern, or the start timing and the cut of the timer effect determined in the variation pattern The sub control CPU 31a may specify based on the start timing of the in effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time elapses.

  Subsequently, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches “0 seconds”, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM to display the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time t13). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, that is, the timing at which the cut-in effect is started is defined as a variation pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM subtracted in the timer effect (white). When the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches “0 seconds”, the timer effect (white) can be ended. Similarly, the sub control CPU 31a indicates to the timer TM by starting the cut-in effect at the timing determined in the variation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM subtracted in the timer effect (white). The cut-in effect can be started when the remaining time becomes “0 seconds”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time t14). Then, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game variation time (time t17), and causes the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped when the special game variation time ends (time t18).

  Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern that is determined to execute various effects different from the cut-in effect and the timer effect (white). Even so, the timer effect and various effects are executed in accordance with the timing set in the variation pattern.

  Next, in accordance with FIG. 12B, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which execution of timer production (white), timer production (red), cut-in production, and lever operation production is determined is input. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified, and in the timer effect (red), the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is notified. Shall. In this example, the start timing of the timer effect (white) and the start timing of the timer effect (red) are both determined by the variation pattern and are different timings.

  In this case, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same control as when one timer effect is executed during the execution of one effect game (time t10 to t11) until the timer effect (white) is started. .

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the red timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern during execution of the effect game, and starts the timer effect (red) by starting subtraction of the timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time t12). That is, the sub control CPU 31a starts the timer effect (red) at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) as time elapses. That is, as time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a performs both the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) and the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to be displayed by subtracting.

  Then, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches “0 seconds”, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the timer effect (white) by hiding the white timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (time t13). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time t14).

  Subsequently, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) reaches “0 seconds”, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the red timer TM in a non-display state. The effect display device 12 is controlled to end the effect (red) (time t15). Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the lever operation effect by displaying the second operation image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 20. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation effective period with the start of the lever operation effect, and starts measuring the operation effective period.

  Then, when the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated is input within the operation effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to hide the operation image and display the notification image. (Time t16). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the lever operation effect by hiding the notification image before the end of the variation time of the special game, and temporarily displays the effect symbol (time t17). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time t18).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed during the execution of one special game, a plurality of timers are used at different timings after the time when the variation display of the effect symbols is started. Production can be started. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed in one effect game, a plurality of timer effects can be started with different triggers. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effective period during which the operation of the operation unit is effective by controlling the operation effective period with the start of the lever operation effect.

  Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the second operation image without displaying the notification image when the effect lever 20 is not operated until the operation effective period elapses, and the operation is not performed. The lever operation effect is ended by ending the valid period. Similarly, although not shown, when executing the button operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image with the start of the button operation effect and controls the operation effective period. Then, if the effect button 19 is not operated before the operation effective period elapses, the sub control CPU 31a hides the first operation image without displaying the notification image and ends the operation effective period. By doing so, the button operation effect is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect, the period from when the operation image is displayed until the operation image is not displayed is controlled to the operation effective period.

  Next, according to FIG. 12C, when a prefetch command indicating a variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) is determined is input, the execution of the timer stock effect is determined by the prefetch lottery. The control of the control CPU 31a will be described. In this example, a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect (white) is executed is determined as the start timing of the timer effect by the pre-reading start lottery. To do. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the effect symbol in the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time t20). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the effect display device 12 to start the timer stock effect by displaying the character image CG and the white timer TM at the predetermined timing determined by the pre-reading start lottery (time t21). At this time, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a causes the timer TM to be displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed cannot be specified in the timer stock effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the timer TM to display the character string “???”.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game change time (time t22). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time t23).

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the effect symbol in the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time t24). Then, during execution of the effect game, the sub control CPU 31a displays the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed on the white timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern, and starts subtraction of the timer TM. Thus, the effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) (time t25). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time elapses.

  Then, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, the sub control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the white timer TM to display the timer effect. The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time t27). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game variation time (time t28), and finally displays the effect symbol when the special game variation time ends (time t29). .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the timer stock effect that allows the execution of the timer effect to be recognized in advance can be executed across a plurality of effect games.
Next, control when different types of effects are executed during the execution of one effect game will be described.

  First, in accordance with FIG. 13A, a variation pattern in which execution of a timer effect (white), a cut-in effect, and a variation lock effect is determined, and the variation lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage. A description will be given of the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern determined to be input is input. In this example, it is assumed that the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified in the timer effect (white). Further, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started during the execution of the timer effect (white).

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time t30). The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time t31). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time elapses.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variation lock effect by causing the effect symbol to be paused and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect symbol variation display was started ( Time t32). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white). The predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the start of the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. Then, when starting the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white), the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily subtracts the timer TM in the timer effect (white) with the start of the first stage variable lock effect. To stop.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, thereby ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage (time t33). ). Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to resume the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect.

  Subsequently, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches “0 seconds”, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM to display the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time t34). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time t35). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game variation time (time t36), and causes the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped when the special game variation time ends (time t37).

  Although not shown, even if the sub control CPU 31a executes the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (red) for displaying the red timer TM, the sub control CPU 31a performs the variable lock effect as in the above example. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to temporarily stop the subtraction of the timer TM with the start and to resume the subtraction of the timer TM with the end of the variation lock effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the change of the effect symbol, the timer TM in the timer effect is indicated. The remaining time subtraction is temporarily stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped in addition to the change of the effect symbol being temporarily stopped. The

  In the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the change display of the effect symbol is resumed with the end of the variable lock effect, and is indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect. The subtraction of the remaining time is resumed.

  Next, according to FIG. 13B, a variation pattern in which execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation pattern that specifies the variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the button operation effect is started. The control of the sub control CPU 31a when a designated command is input will be described.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image that prompts the operation of the effect button 19 at the timing set in the change pattern after starting the change display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time t40). The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the button operation effect (time t41). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a is a variation pattern in which execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined, and when the variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect is input, The operation is not controlled during the operation effective period. In other words, when starting the variable lock effect after the start of the button operation effect in one effect game, the sub control CPU 31a indicates that the effect button 19 has been operated after displaying the first operation image. Even when one operation signal is input, the notification image is not displayed.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variation lock effect by causing the effect symbol to be paused and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect symbol variation display was started ( Time t42). Here, the predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the start of the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the button operation effect by hiding the first operation image with the start of the first-stage variable lock effect.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, thereby causing the variable lock effect to end with the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time t43). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game change time (time t44), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the change time of the special game ends (time t45).

  Further, although not shown, a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern in which execution of the lever operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined and the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect is input. Also in the case, control is performed in the same manner as when the variable lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control during the operation effective period with the start of the lever operation effect. The lever operation effect is terminated with the start of the variable lock effect. For this reason, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect, the second control image is displayed with the start of the lever operation effect. Even after the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated is input, the notification image is not displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed while the operation image prompting the predetermined operation is displayed in the operation effect, the predetermined operation is performed while the operation image is displayed. The notification image is not displayed even when

  As described above, in the present embodiment, execution or non-execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. That is, in this embodiment, when a variation pattern that can specify that the variation lock effect is not executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect is determined by the variation pattern determination lottery, the operation image is displayed. A notification image is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed during the period. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern specifying that the variation lock effect is executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect is determined by the variation pattern determination lottery, the operation image is displayed. Even when a predetermined operation is performed during the period, the notification image is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern corresponds to a predetermined lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the first result is that the fluctuation lock effect is not executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect, and the fluctuation lock effect is executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect. This corresponds to the second result.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Expected jackpot expectation differs depending on whether the production time of the variable lock effect is the first time or the second time. Therefore, not only whether or not the variable lock effect is executed, but also the length of the effect time in the variable lock effect can be noted and enjoyed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the variation lock effect, since the effect symbol is paused during execution of the effect game, the player can be surprised and the game can be more enjoyed.
(1-3) In the variation lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect symbol was variably displayed in the effect game, so that the player can be further surprised.

  (1-4) There are a pseudo-continuous effect and a variable lock effect as effects in which the effect symbols are paused and displayed. Then, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the next variation cycle is executed after the effect symbol is paused and displayed, while when the variable lock effect is executed, the special effect is displayed after the effect symbol is paused and displayed. May be executed. For this reason, the player can be surprised by the temporary display of the effect symbol, and enjoyment of predicting the subsequent effect can be given.

  (1-5) In the pseudo-continuous production, after the production symbol is paused and displayed, it is variably displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction. In the variation lock production, after the production symbol is paused and displayed, There are a case where the fluctuation is displayed again in the fluctuation direction, and a case where the fluctuation is displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction. For this reason, it is possible to focus attention on the display mode of the effect symbol after the effect symbol is displayed in a paused manner.

(1-6) In the variation lock effect, since the effect symbol is paused and displayed for a longer time than the pseudo-continuous effect, the player can be further surprised.
(1-7) Since the development after the end of the variable lock effect differs between when the variable lock effect ends at the first stage and when the variable lock effect ends at the second stage, the contents of the variable lock effect are noted. Can be entertained.

  (1-8) The display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game. For this reason, it is possible to suppress erroneous recognition that the effect game has ended when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock effect.

  (1-9) The display content when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game. Specifically, when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock effect, the effect image is displayed. On the other hand, when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the effect game, the effect image is not displayed. The For this reason, it is possible to suppress erroneous recognition that the effect game has ended when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock effect.

  (1-10) When the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the first result, a notification image is displayed when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the second result, the notification image is not displayed even when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. As described above, since the development when the button operation effect is executed differs according to the result of the variation pattern determination lottery, the interest when the button operation effect is executed can be improved.

  (1-11) The first result is a case where a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is not started after the start of the button operation effect is determined, and the second result is that the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect. This is a case where the variation pattern to be determined is determined. According to this, when it is the first result in which the variable lock effect is not executed, it can be noted that the notification image is displayed in the button operation effect, while it is the second result in which the variable lock effect is executed. Sometimes, it is possible to focus attention on the variation lock effect by not displaying the notification image. In particular, when it is the second result in which the variable lock effect is executed, the player feels uncomfortable because the notification image is not displayed in the button operation effect, and then the variable lock effect is executed. Can be enjoyed even more.

  (1-12) Since a plurality of timer effects can be executed during the execution of one effect game, even if the timer effect is already executed in one effect game, the timer effect is further increased. Expect to be executed. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, it is possible to improve the player's expectation until the predetermined effect is executed, and to expect another timer effect to be executed.

  (1-13) Since a plurality of timer effects can be started on different occasions, even after one timer effect is started, another timer effect is expected to be started thereafter. Can be given.

  (1-14) The execution periods of a plurality of timer effects can overlap each other. According to this, it is possible not only to enjoy a plurality of timer effects during the execution of one effect game, but also to enjoy a plurality of timer effects simultaneously.

  (1-15) A timer stock effect capable of recognizing in advance the execution of the timer effect can be executed. According to this, it is possible to expect the timer effect to be executed before the start of the timer effect.

  (1-16) Since the timer stock effect can be executed over a plurality of effect games, the expectation that the timer effect will be executed can be increased over the effect games over a plurality of times.

  (1-17) In the timer stock production, while it is possible to recognize the execution of the timer production in advance, it is impossible to recognize in which production game the timer production is executed. Can give you fun to guess what will be done.

  (1-18) There are a plurality of types of timers TM displayed in the timer effect, and the expected degree of jackpot that is notified differs depending on the type of the timer TM. Therefore, in the timer effect, not only the remaining time until the predetermined effect shown in the timer TM is executed, but also the effect can be enjoyed by noting the type of the timer TM displayed. .

  (1-19) When the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the change in the effect design, the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped. In addition, the player can be surprised.

  (1-20) In particular, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the change of the effect symbol, the predetermined shown in the timer TM displayed in the timer effect Since the subtraction of the remaining time until the effect is executed is temporarily stopped, it is possible to give pleasure to guess the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed.

  (1-21) When the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the change of the effect symbol is restarted and the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is restarted with the end of the variable lock effect. The According to this, since the period during which the variable lock effect is being executed and the time during which the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is temporarily stopped can be matched, the timer effect and the variable lock effect are more The game can be executed in close association with each other, and the player can be entertained by a combination of the effects.

  (1-22) The timer effect (red) is an effect that can specify that the execution of the lever operation effect is confirmed, and the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed. This is a production. According to this, not only is the fact that the lever operation effect is executed by the execution of the timer effect (red), but also the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is notified, The player's expectation until the lever operation effect is executed can be improved.

  (1-23) In the lever operation effect, a notification image is displayed when the effect lever 20 is operated. In this case, in the lever operation effect, if the operation of the effect lever 20 is missed, there is a possibility that the interest is lowered. On the other hand, in the timer effect (red), since the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed, the player can be prepared to operate the effect lever 20 in advance. It is possible to suppress failure to operate the effect lever 20.

  (1-24) Since the timer effect is executed in one effect game, the effect game is not ended while the timer effect is being executed. For this reason, the player can grasp that the effect game does not end until the remaining time displayed on the timer TM in the timer effect reaches “0 seconds”. Therefore, in the timer effect, it is possible to cause the player to guess the time that the effect game is continued, and to improve the expectation of the effect game.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a movable body KA capable of a predetermined operation. The movable body KA is provided in the game board YB. The movable body KA is configured to be operable between a predetermined original position (origin) P1 and a predetermined effect position P2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body KA. In the second embodiment, the actuator for operating the movable body KA and the sub control CPU 31a are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body KA by controlling an actuator that operates the movable body KA.

Next, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, it is possible to execute the moving body effect during stop performed using the movable body KA during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variable lock effect. is there. In the movable body effect during the stop, the movable body KA performs a specific operation. The specific operation of the movable body KA is, for example, an operation in which the movable body KA is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect is displaced from the effect position P2 to the original position P1. In the movable body effect during stop of the second embodiment, after the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, the movable body KA is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. The movable body KA is displaced from the production position P2 to the original position P1 before the end of. For this reason, the production time of the moving body effect during the stop is shorter than the first time in which the production symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a stop sound effect that is performed using the speaker Sp during a period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the stop sound production, the speaker Sp outputs a specific sound different from the normal sound that is output when the stop sound effect is not executed. In the audio production during stop according to the second embodiment, the output of the specific sound is started after the production symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock production, and is specified before the pause display of the production symbol in the variation lock production ends. Audio output ends. For this reason, the production time of the in-stop audio production is shorter than the first time in which the production symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock production. In the present embodiment, the specific sound that is output in the stopped sound effect corresponds to the specific sound.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the stop light emission effect performed using the decoration lamp La can be executed during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the stop light emission effect, the decorative lamp La causes the light emitter to emit light in a specific mode different from the normal mode when the stop light emission effect is not executed. In the light emission effect during stop of the second embodiment, the light emitting body emits light in a specific manner after the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, and before the pause display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect ends. The light emission of the light emitter according to the specific mode is completed. For this reason, the effect time of the light emission effect during stop is shorter than the first time during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the stop light emission effect corresponds to a specific light emission effect. In the present embodiment, the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emission effect are executed as a set of effects. In the following description, there are cases where the moving body effect during stop, the sound effect during stop, and the light emission effect during stop are collectively referred to as “stop effect”.

  And in this embodiment, when the effect during a stop is performed in the period when the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variation lock effect, it is stopped during the period when the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variable lock effect. It is notified that the big hit expectation degree in the effect game being executed is higher than when the effect is not executed.

Hereinafter, the control for executing the stopping effect will be described.
First, the control for determining whether or not to execute the stopping effect will be described.
As in the first embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies whether or not the variation lock effect can be executed by identifying the type of effect to be executed based on the designated variation pattern. . When the sub control CPU 31a specifies the execution of the variable lock effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the during-stop effect can be executed by a stop-effect effect lottery performed using a predetermined random number.

  Here, the determination ratio for determining the execution of the stopping effect in the stopping effect lottery is different between when the big hit variation pattern is specified and when the outlier change pattern is specified. At this time, in order to make the big hit expectation when the production during the stop is executed higher than the big hit expectation when the production during the stop is not executed, the determination ratio of the execution ratio of the production during the stop is determined. It is preferable to distribute the determination value for the effect drawing during the stop so that the determination ratio when the big hit variation pattern is designated as a whole becomes high.

  Next, control in the case of executing the variable lock effect and the stop effect will be described. Here, a description will be given of the control for ending the variable lock effect when the stop effect is executed during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a provides the effect display so that the change lock effect is started by displaying the effect symbol in a paused manner when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect game variable display was started in the effect game. The device 12 is controlled. And sub control CPU31a will start the effect during a stop, if an effect design is paused and displayed in a variation lock effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body KA to move from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, thereby starting the movable body effect while stopped, and controlling the speaker Sp to output a specific sound. Thus, the sound production during stop is started, and the light emission effect during stop is started by controlling the decoration lamp La to emit light in a specific manner.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the stopping effect before the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the stopped movable body effect by controlling the movable body KA to move from the effect position P2 to the original position P1, and stops the output of the specific sound from the speaker Sp. The stop sound effect is ended by stopping the sound effect during stop and stopping the light emission in the specific form of the decoration lamp La. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be changed and displayed again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the change lock effect, thereby ending the change lock effect with the end of the first stage. The effect display device 12 is controlled.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control for causing the movable body KA to perform a specific operation as a movable effect during a stop during a period in which the effect symbol is displayed in a suspended state with a variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the movable body KA can perform a specific operation even when the variable lock effect is executed.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to output a specific sound from the speaker Sp as a stopped sound effect during a period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the stopped sound effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the decorative lamp La to emit light in a specific manner as a light emission effect during stoppage during a period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the stop light emission effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-24) described above.
(2-1) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the movable body effect during the stop can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is out of order, and not only waiting for the player but also stopping during the period in which the effect symbol is paused in the variable lock effect. Players can be entertained by moving body effects.

  (2-2) Then, when the variation lock effect is executed, the player is surprised by temporarily stopping the effect symbol, and also notices whether or not the movable body KA operates during that time. You can entertain.

  (2-3) Even when the variation lock effect is executed, the voice effect during the stop can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is out of order, and not only waiting for the player but also stopping during the period in which the effect symbol is paused in the variable lock effect. Players can be entertained by voice production.

  (2-4) When the variation lock effect is executed, whether the specific sound is output from the speaker Sp during that time while giving the player a surprise by temporarily stopping the effect symbol. You can also enjoy the production with attention.

  (2-5) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stop light emission effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is out of order, and not only waiting for the player but also stopping during the period in which the effect symbol is paused in the variable lock effect. The player can be entertained by the light effect.

  (2-6) When the variable lock effect is executed, whether or not the decorative lamp La emits light in a specific manner while surprised the player by temporarily stopping the effect symbol You can also enjoy the production with attention.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the change display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, while the remaining indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect is displayed. The remaining time indicated by the timer TM is subtracted as time elapses without stopping the time subtraction.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 16, in the third embodiment, a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (white), the cut-in effect, and the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation lock effect is accompanied with the end of the first stage. A description will be given of the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern determined to be terminated is input. In this example, it is assumed that the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified in the timer effect (white). In this example, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started during the execution of the timer effect (white).

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing determined in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time t50). The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time t51). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time elapses.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variation lock effect by causing the effect symbol to be paused and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect symbol variation display was started ( Time t52). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white). The predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the start of the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. Here, even if the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white), the sub-control CPU 31a stops the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect (white) being executed. Instead, the remaining time is subtracted and displayed as time elapses.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, thereby ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage (time t53). ). Subsequently, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches “0 seconds”, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM to display the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time t54). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time t55). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the special game variation time (time t56), and finally displays the effect symbol when the special game variation time ends (time t57).

  Although not shown, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is similar to the above example even when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect (red) for displaying the red timer TM. In addition, the timer TM is subtracted with the passage of time without stopping the subtraction of the timer TM with the start of the variable lock effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect is not stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, the progress of the timer effect is not stopped even when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-18) and (1-22) to (1-24) described above.
(3-1) Even if the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, since the progress of the timer effect is not stopped, the player can be prevented from misidentifying that the gaming machine has failed. At the same time, during the period in which the variable lock effect is being executed, it is possible to entertain the player not only by waiting for the player but also by timer effect. Therefore, interest in games can be improved.

  (3-2) In particular, even when the variable lock effect is executed during execution of the timer effect, the remaining time until the predetermined effect indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is executed is subtracted. Is not stopped, it is possible to increase the expectation for the execution of the predetermined effect as time elapses.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-The execution mode of the timer effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, only the timer TM may be displayed without displaying the character image CG. Moreover, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of character images CG may be displayed.

-There may be a plurality of types of character images CG displayed in the timer effect. In this case, different character images CG may be displayed depending on the type of timer TM.
In the timer effect, the type of effect indicated by the remaining time may be changed as appropriate. For example, the remaining time until the reach effect is started may be indicated. Also, depending on the type of timer effect, all of the effects that are executed after the timer effect ends may be different. For example, the timer effect (white) may be an effect that can specify that the execution of the predetermined effect has been confirmed, such as an effect that can specify that the execution of the cut-in effect has been determined. In addition, for the timer effect (red), it cannot be specified that the execution of the predetermined effect has been confirmed, such as an effect that can specify that any one of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed. It may be a production.

  When the timer effect (white) is executed, either the low expectation effect or the high expectation effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the low expectation effect is executed, while the timer effect (red) When is executed, a high expectation degree effect may be executed. In this case, when the timer effect (red) is executed, the expectation can be improved by recognizing that the high expectation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the timer effect (white) is executed, the low expectation effect is achieved. And it is possible to give pleasure to guess which one of the high-expectation effects will be executed. In this case, the white timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) corresponds to the first type counter, while the red timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) serves as the second type counter. Equivalent to.

  -Regardless of the type of timer effect, the effect indicated by the remaining time may be the same. In this case, depending on the type of timer effect, the ratio of the effect indicated by the remaining time may be different. For example, regardless of whether the timer effect (white) or the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until one of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed is indicated. Then, the ratio of the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed may be higher when the timer effect (red) is executed than when the timer effect (white) is executed.

  A plurality of timer effects may be executable for the same effect. In this case, the timing at which a plurality of timer effects are started may be different. In other words, in a plurality of timer effects, the value of the timer TM may be subtracted so that the value indicated by the timer TM becomes a specific value at the same timing.

  -There may be a plurality of types of timer effects that can specify that execution of a predetermined effect has been confirmed. For example, both the timer effect (white) and the timer effect (red) may be timer effects that can specify that the execution of the button operation effect is confirmed. In this case, different jackpot expectations may be notified according to the type of timer effect. According to this, even if any kind of timer effect is executed, it can be expected that the button operation effect is executed, while depending on which type of timer effect is executed. It can be enjoyed that different jackpot expectations are notified.

  In the timer production, the remaining time until the production content changes in the production in which the production content changes stepwise may be notified. For example, when the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect is continued during the execution of the variable lock effect, the remaining time until the variable lock effect stage is developed from the first stage to the second stage is notified in the timer effect. Good.

  The timer TM displayed by the timer effect may not be the timer TM that subtracts the remaining time. For example, it may be a timer TM (counter) that adds values as time passes. In this case, a predetermined effect may be executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value (for example, 100). That is, in the timer effect, a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed, and if the value indicated by the counter being displayed is changed, information on the time until the predetermined effect is executed is notified. Good.

  -In the timer production, the trigger for subtracting the timer TM may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may update the value of the timer TM each time a predetermined condition different from the passage of time is satisfied. In the timer effect, the time indicated by the timer TM and the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed may not necessarily match. Further, in the timer effect, the period in which the timer TM is subtracted may not be constant. That is, the speed at which the timer TM is subtracted in the timer effect need not be constant. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the period in which the timer TM is subtracted at a predetermined trigger in the timer effect, or the period in which the timer TM is subtracted becomes shorter as the value of the timer TM approaches a specific value. May be. In addition, during execution of the timer effect, an effect of increasing the value of the timer TM or an effect of decreasing the value of the timer TM may be executed separately from the passage of time. That is, in the timer effect, it may be notified that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value.

  In the timer production, it is not necessary to specify the remaining time until the predetermined production is executed. For example, in the timer effect, an image indicating that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value is displayed, and then the predetermined effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Also good. That is, in the timer effect, it is only necessary that the predetermined effect is executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value in the timer effect.

  -The start timing of the timer effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the effect game. Moreover, the timing which the remaining time until a predetermined production | presentation starts reaches predetermined time may be sufficient. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the remaining time from the start of the timer effect until the predetermined effect is executed, and takes the character image CG and the timer TM as a trigger when the remaining time reaches the predetermined time. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to be displayed.

  When executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub control CPU 31a may start the plurality of timer effects at the same timing. When executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may start another timer effect after one timer effect ends. That is, the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects may not overlap each other.

  The number of times that the timer effect can be executed during the execution of one effect game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the timer effect may be executed only once during the execution of one effect game, or the timer effect may be executed three or more times during the execution of the effect game. .

  In the timer production, the type of timer TM displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shape of the timer TM may be different. Further, the display mode of the timer TM may be changed in one timer effect. For example, in the timer effect, the color or shape of the timer TM may be changed when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches a predetermined time.

-There may be one type of timer effect, or three or more types.
The timer effect may be executable over a plurality of effect games. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed based on the input prefetch command.

  -The expectation degree to which a predetermined privilege is given may be varied according to the remaining time indicated in the timer effect. For example, in the timer production, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM at the start of the timer production is the first time, the big hit expectation is higher than when the second time is shorter than the first time. May be notified.

  The relationship between the start timing and end timing of the timer effect and the start timing of the reach effect can be set as appropriate. For example, the reach effect may be started before the start of the timer effect, or may be started during the execution of the timer effect. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the effect executed after the start of the reach effect is started. Further, the reach effect may be started after the timer effect ends. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the effect that is executed before the start of the reach effect is started. When a plurality of timer effects are executed, the reach effect may be started at any timing before the start of all timer effects, during the execution of all timer effects, or after the end of all timer effects. In addition, when a plurality of timer effects are executed, the reach effects are performed during the execution of some timer effects and before the start of other timer effects, during the execution of some timer effects and after the end of other timer effects. It may be started at any timing after the end of the timer effect of the part and after the end of the other timer effect. In addition, the relationship with the timing at which the reach effect is started may be made different depending on the type of effect informing the remaining time in the timer effect.

  -The start timing of the timer stock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in an effect game in which a timer effect is executed, it may be possible to start at a timing before the timer effect is executed.

  In the timer stock production, it may be possible to specify in which production game of the pending production games the timer production is executed. For example, in the timer TM displayed in the timer stock effect, the remaining time until the effect game in which the timer effect is executed or the number of effect games may be displayed.

  The timer stock effect may be executable when the timer effect is not executed. In this case, even if the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect may not be executed, so it can be noted whether or not the timer effect is executed.

  -The suggestion effect which suggests whether the timer stock effect is performed may be executable. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the suggestion effect and the timer stock effect on the condition that the timer effect is executed. On the other hand, even if the timer stock effect is not executed, the sub control CPU 31a can execute the suggestion effect. Good. According to this, when the suggestion effect is executed, the enjoyment of guessing whether the timer stock effect is executed can be given, while when the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation for the timer effect.

・ It is not necessary to have timer stock production.
In the variable lock effect, the display position when the effect symbol is paused and displayed may be changed as appropriate, for example, at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 where the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the effect game. May be.

  -You may change suitably the number of the effect designs displayed paused in a variation lock effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may temporarily display the effect symbols in some of the variable display regions among the variable display regions HR1 to HR3, while continuing to display the effect symbols in other variable display regions.

  -In the variation lock effect, the display content when the effect symbol is paused and displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed without an effect image imitating lightning. Further, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed with a shape, color tone, transparency, or the like different from that when it is confirmed and stopped in the effect game.

  -In the variation lock effect, the combination of effect symbols when the effect symbols are paused and displayed may be appropriately changed. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be displayed in a paused manner with a combination of predetermined effect symbols. In addition, the combination of effect symbols when the pause display is performed in the variation lock effect may be a combination of effect symbols not determined when the final stop display is performed in the effect game. In other words, the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect may be different from the display pattern of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. According to this, it is possible to suppress misperception that the effect game has ended when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect.

  -The combination of effects when the variable lock effect is paused is displayed in the effect game where the variable lock effect is executed. It may be defined in relation to the combination of effect designs at the time of the event. For example, the combination of effect symbols when the pause display is performed in the variable lock effect is the same as the combination of effect symbols same as the effect symbol when the fixed lock display is performed in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed. There may be. Also, for example, the combination of effect symbols when the pause display is performed in the variation lock effect is the same effect symbol as the effect symbols when the pause display is performed in the reach effect in the effect game in which the variation lock effect is executed. It may be the same as the combination.

  -You may change suitably the time for which an effect design is paused and displayed in a variation lock production. For example, it may be shorter than the time during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the pseudo continuous effect, or may be the same.

  The relationship between the production time of the variable lock effect and the jackpot expectation notified in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the big hit expectation degree notified may be so high that the production | presentation time of a variation | locking lock effect is short. Moreover, regardless of the production time of the variable lock effect, the big hit expectation degree may be notified. In this case, a plurality of types of effect contents executed in the same effect time may be provided as the effect contents of the variable lock effect, and different jackpot expectation degrees may be notified according to the effect contents.

  -You may change suitably the content alert | reported in a variation lock production. For example, you may alert | report the expectation degree to which a specific big hit is provided among multiple types of big hits. In this case, a specific jackpot corresponds to a predetermined privilege. Moreover, you may alert | report the expectation degree to which the privilege different from jackpot is provided. For example, you may alert | report the expectation degree to which a high probability state is provided after completion | finish of jackpot game. In this case, the high probability state corresponds to a predetermined privilege. Moreover, you may alert | report the expectation degree in which a predetermined | prescribed effect is performed. In this case, the predetermined effect corresponds to a predetermined privilege.

  -The production contents in the variable lock production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may continue the pause display of the effect symbol without rotating the effect symbol in the second stage of the variation lock effect. In this case, in the variable lock effect, it is possible to recognize whether it is the first stage or the second stage, depending on the length of time that the effect symbol is paused and displayed. That is, in the variable lock effect, the big hit expectation degree may be varied depending on the length of time that the effect symbol is paused and displayed.

-The number of stages of the variation lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be one step or three or more steps.
-At the end of the second stage of the variation lock effect, the display position for temporarily displaying the effect symbol may be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 may be temporarily stopped at different positions.

  -The display mode of the effect design after the end of the variation lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination in a fixed stop display without variably displaying the effect symbol after the variation lock effect is finished.

  -The start timing of the variation lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may start the variable lock effect at the start of the effect game. In this case, since the variation display of the effect symbol is not started in the effect game and is continuously stopped, the player can be surprised. Further, the start timing of the variation lock effect may be varied according to the variation pattern.

  -The progress of various effects may be temporarily stopped during the period in which the effect symbols are paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as to temporarily stop the progress of the display effect different from the change lock effect during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the change lock effect. Good. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the speaker Sp so that no sound is output during a period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamp La so that the light emitter does not emit light during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. According to this, the player can be strongly discomforted during the execution of the variable lock effect, and after the variable lock effect is finished, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner again or the special effect is executed. Even more, the player can be surprised and entertained.

  -The execution conditions for special effects may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special effect may not be an effect of confirming the big hit. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special effect when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special effect when the variable lock effect is not executed. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may always execute the special effect when the variable lock effect develops to the second stage.

  In the third embodiment, the stopping effect may not be executed while the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, for example, while the effect symbol is reversely rotated in the variable lock effect. May be executed. In other words, the stopping effect may be an effect executed during execution of the variable lock effect. In addition, a big hit is reported when the stop effect is executed during execution of the variable lock effect and when the stop effect is not executed during execution of the variable lock effect. The degree of expectation may be high, or the degree of expectation of jackpots that are notified regardless of whether or not it is executed may be the same.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, you may change suitably the execution aspect of the production | presentation during a stop. For example, some of the effects of the movable body effect during stop, the sound effect during stop, and the light emission effect during stop may be omitted. Further, as the stopping effect, an effect different from the stopping movable body effect, the stopping sound effect, and the stopping light emission effect may be executed.

  -When both the variation lock effect and the operation effect are executed in a single effect game, an operation image prompting a predetermined operation is displayed in the operation effect, and then a notification image is displayed triggered by the predetermined operation. You may make it do. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the operation effective period with the start of the operation effect even when the variable lock effect is started after the operation effect is started.

  -When both the variable lock effect and the operation effect are executed in a single effect game, the notification image is not displayed even when the operation means is operated during the execution of the variable lock effect. May be.

  -When both the variation lock effect and the timer effect are executed in one effect game, the change mode of the remaining time indicated by the timer displayed in the timer effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the remaining time indicated by the timer may be added during the period in which the effect symbol is reversely reproduced in the variable lock effect.

  -The number of variable cycles that can be executed in the pseudo-continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the pseudo-continuous production, four or more fluctuation cycles may be executed. Further, in the pseudo-continuous performance, it may be impossible to execute three or more fluctuation cycles.

  In the timer effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed in a pseudo continuous effect, and the remaining time until the next fluctuation cycle is started may be indicated. When three or more fluctuation cycles are executed in the pseudo-continuous production, the timer production may indicate the remaining time until the second fluctuation cycle is started (until the first presentation symbol is temporarily stopped). Then, the remaining time until the third and subsequent fluctuation cycles are started (until the second and subsequent production symbols are temporarily stopped) may be indicated.

  -You may materialize to the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the auxiliary symbol display means which displays the auxiliary symbol which makes it possible to recognize that the production game is being executed. The auxiliary symbol is a symbol different from the effect symbol displayed in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. The auxiliary symbol display unit may be a display unit that displays the auxiliary symbol by displaying a predetermined image, or may be a display unit that displays the auxiliary symbol by light emission of the light emitter. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means so that the auxiliary symbol is displayed in a predetermined display mode during execution of the effect game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means so that the auxiliary symbol is displayed in a predetermined display mode even when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock effect. That is, the auxiliary symbol display means displays the auxiliary symbol so that it can be recognized that the effect game is being executed even during the execution of the variation lock effect. According to this, even if the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variation lock effect, it is possible to recognize that the effect game is being executed by the auxiliary symbol, so that the player is confused. This can be suppressed.

  -The types of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the cut-in effects, operation effects, and pseudo-continuous effects may be omitted, or effects other than those described above may be executed.

  -You may change suitably the content notified in each production. For example, in the cut-in effect, instead of the jackpot expectation degree, the expectation degree to which a high probability state is given may be informed, or the expectation degree to which a specific jackpot is given among a plurality of types of jackpots is informed. Also good.

Each production may be executable in a high probability state or may be executable in a high base state. Further, each effect may be executable regardless of the gaming state.
The variation pattern may be information that can specify the effect executed in the effect game but cannot specify the contents of the effect to be executed. For example, the variation pattern may specify the execution of the timer effect in the effect game, but may not specify the start timing of the timer effect and the type of the timer TM displayed in the timer effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a lottery for determining the effect contents of the effect to be executed when the change pattern designation command is input.

  The variation pattern may be information that cannot specify the contents of the effect of the effect game. That is, the variation pattern may be information that cannot specify the effect executed in the effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not various effects including a timer effect can be executed by performing a predetermined lottery in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the result of the lottery after determining whether or not to execute various effects other than the timer effect by a predetermined lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot specify whether or not the timer effect is executed in the pending effect game. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a executes the timer stock effect regardless of whether or not the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is put on hold, and from the start of the timer stock effect until the end of the specified number of effect games. If the execution of the timer effect is not determined during this period, the timer stock effect may be ended. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may not execute the timer stock effect.

  The prefetch command may be information that cannot identify the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery. In other words, the prefetch command may be information that can specify at least the result of the prior determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a does not have to pre-determine the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery in the special symbol input process.

  -You may change the structure of an operation means suitably. For example, as an operation means, an operation means (lever, button, switch, etc.) that can be pushed in, an operation means (lever, etc.) that can be pulled, an operation means (handle, dial, etc.) that can be turned, An operation means (such as a touch sensor) that can be touched can be employed.

  A game in which a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game and determines whether or not to give a high probability state depending on whether or not a specific sensor has detected a game ball passing through the specific area It may be embodied in a machine (so-called V-probability machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high-probability state after the end of the big hit game on condition that a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, even if it is embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. Good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of all jackpot games. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to a predetermined falling lottery after the end of the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine with one type of probability state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function that varies the probability of affirmative determination in jackpot determination.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine with one type of base state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of game balls into the second starting port 14.

-You may embody in the game machine which gives a big hit game triggered by having detected the game ball with the specific sensor.
-A 1st special game and a 2nd special game may be performed in a hold order, may be performed alternately, and may be performed in parallel simultaneously. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main control board 30 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

  The function of the sub control board 31 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The specific display effect is a counter effect in which a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated in the displayed counter is changed, and the value indicated in the counter being displayed in the counter effect After reaching a specific value, a predetermined effect is executed.

  HR1 to HR3 ... fluctuation display area, KA ... movable body (movable body), La ... decorative lamp (light emitting means), Sp ... speaker (output means), 12 ... effect display device (effect execution means, display means), 19 ... Production buttons (operation means), 20 ... production levers (operation means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (privilege giving means), 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (production control means, Effective control means).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable game,
Display means for executing display effects by displaying images;
A movable body,
In the variation game, the symbols are varied in a plurality of variation display areas,
For the display effect,
A stop effect for temporarily stopping changes in symbols in some or all of the plurality of variable display areas during the execution of the variable game;
There is a specific display effect different from the stop effect,
When the stop effect is executed, the specific display effect is temporarily stopped, while the movable body can perform a predetermined operation. The specific display effect is a reduction effect in which a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated in the counter being displayed is decreased,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined effect is executed after a value indicated by a counter being displayed in the reduction effect reaches a specific value.   The claim 1 or claim, wherein when the stop effect is executed during the execution of the specific display effect, the change of the symbol is resumed and the specific display effect is restarted with the end of the stop effect. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the specific display effects can be executed during the execution of one variation game.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein there is a pre-production capable of recognizing in advance the execution of the specific display effect.