JP2019062953A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve interest in a game.SOLUTION: States controlled by a main control CPU include a normal state and an advantageous state which is more advantageous for a player than the normal state. Additionally, performances carried out by a performance display device include a first performance which can be carried out when controlled to a first performance mode, and a second performance which can be carried out when controlled to a second performance mode. In such a configuration, when controlled to the second performance mode after controlled to the first performance mode in the advantageous state and before controlled to the normal state, the second performance is carried out with a performance content corresponding to an execution result of the first performance carried out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given when a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. In addition, various effects are executed in the gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a configuration in which an effect is executed with predetermined effect contents is disclosed.

JP, 2017-006533, A

However, in such a gaming machine, although the effect is executed with predetermined effect contents, it is desired to improve the interest for the game by further enhancing the effect of the effect.
The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  The gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises a state control means for controlling the state, an effect executing means for executing the effect, and a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, the state being the normal state, There is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the effect is controlled to the first effect mode. There is a first effect that can be performed in the case and a second effect that can be performed in the second effect mode, and after being controlled to the first effect mode in the advantageous state, the normal state is entered. If it is controlled to the second effect mode before being controlled, the effect executing means executes the second effect with the effect contents corresponding to the executed result of the first effect. Do.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with operation means operable by the player, and the mode control means is adapted to at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation means. It may be controllable.

  Information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the first effect and the second effect in the information storage means as common specific information for the gaming machine, effect contents of the first effect, and the second Effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the effect, and after being controlled to the first effect mode in the advantageous state, is controlled to the second effect mode before being controlled to the normal state In this case, the effect content determination means may determine the effect content of the second effect corresponding to the execution result of the first effect based on the common specific information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows a game board typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows the transition opportunity of production mode. The figure which shows the production content of a specific production (1st production). The figure which shows the image displayed by specific effect (1st effect). The figure which shows the production content of a specific production (2nd production). The figure which shows the image displayed by specific effect (2nd effect). The figure which shows the selection aspect of a character. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in case specific presentation is performed. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in case specific presentation is performed. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in case specific presentation is performed. The figure which shows initialization processing. The figure which shows specific production start processing. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a specific effect. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a specific effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. In the frame 11, a game board 20 described later is mounted.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the launch handle 16, the launch intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 17 as effect execution means. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as an emission effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 as effect execution means. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 as operation means operable by the player. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are used, for example, at the time of presentation. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 may be used, for example, for various settings such as volume setting and light quantity setting. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are push button types.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the gaming board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, "the second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "the second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from one another, they may be collectively shown as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (big hit lottery described later).

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the present specification, "definite stop display" and "derivative" have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and an off symbol as a wrong display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, the player can recognize the out-of-plane.

  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 prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an offset symbol. If a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In the normal game, when the normal losing symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the falling. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the normal symbols is won, the normal hitting symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal hitting game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22 f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

  The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information capable of recognizing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed in the state display unit may be information that can specify that the state is a high probability state described later, or may be information that can specify that the state is a high base state described later. The information display device 22 may have a number-of-rounds display unit that displays the number of round games in the big hit game. The plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be separately provided in parts different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 in which game balls flow down on the front side (front side). In addition, the game board 20 is provided with a guiding passage 25 for guiding the game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 16 to the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a center frame 26 provided with various decorations substantially at the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center character.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 27 as effect executing means for executing effects. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27 r through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (pattern) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 28 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting opening 28 is always open to allow the game ball to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball having entered the first start port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first starting opening 28 where the game ball can enter the ball corresponds to the first ball entrance.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 29 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second start port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second starting opening 29 where the game ball can enter the ball corresponds to the second ball entrance.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the normally variable member 30 in the game area 21. The normal variable member 30 can operate in the open state of the normal variable member 30 and in the closed state of the normal variable member 30. Normally, the open state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the second starting opening 29 or is easy to enter. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state where the gaming ball can not enter the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal variable member 30 capable of taking an open state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball hardly enters the ball corresponds to the opening / closing member. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 for operating the variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated to open the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the winning balls is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 in the game area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in the open state of the special variable member 32 and in the closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can not enter the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated to open the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opened in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general prize hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the winning balls is established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 28, 29, 31, 34. The "winning" is that the gaming ball enters the winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail, a windmill or the like for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 is opened in the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered the winning opening are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of out-ports.

Next, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as the states in which the big hit probability is different. The big hit probability is the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability (probability of being a big hit) is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as a state in which the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of launching game balls is different. The high base state is an improvement in the ball entering rate in which the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved compared to the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the variable member 30 normally in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one open of the variable member 30 in normal hit game At least one control may be performed out of the control for making the time longer than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the variable member 30 can be operated open in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time shortening condition" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuating time reduction state" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the low probability state and the low base state are referred to as the “low probability low base state”, and the high probability state and the low base state are referred to as the “high probability low base state”. Further, a state in which the low probability state and the high base state are referred to as a “low probability high base state”, and a state in which the high probability state and the high base state are referred to as a “high probability high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols ZA and ZB as a big hit symbol of the first special symbol. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols Za and Zb as a big hit symbol of the second special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Also, as a type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

  In the present embodiment, of the first special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZA, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Zb.

  In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number set in advance.

  One round game is ended by establishing a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

  The first prescribed number of times (16 times in the present embodiment) is defined as the prescribed number of round games for the symbols ZA and Za. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (four times in the present embodiment) smaller than the first prescribed number of times is defined as the prescribed number of round games.

  In the patterns ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the states after the end of the big hit game. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given while the next big hit game is being given. Hereinafter, a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za may be described as a “probable variation big hit”.

  In the patterns ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the state after the big hit game is over. After the big hit game end based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given, and a predetermined upper limit number of special games are ended, or before the upper limit number of special games is ended. A high base condition is awarded during a whistle where a big hit game is awarded. Hereinafter, the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb may be described as "non-probable variation big hit".

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27, there is a effect symbol variation game in which a combination of effect symbols is finally derived while displaying the effect symbols variably displayed in a plurality of lines. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical like “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, in the effect game, a combination of out-of-patterns due to the in-process symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “787” or “556” in which at least a part of the production symbol in the row is different from the production symbol in the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporary display” is a temporary stop state before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and for example, the effect pattern is in a state of fluctuating fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In Reach, the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment) It is in the state where the production design of) is being fluctuated and displayed. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects different in the motion of the character and the effect pattern to be appeared.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main substrate 40. The main substrate 40 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub substrate 41. The sub-substrate 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main substrate 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs processing for causing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect game which is performed during the period in which the special game is ended after the special game is started. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game to be performed during the final game after the special game is started.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main substrate 40 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub-substrate 41 and the main substrate 40 are connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a control signal can be output in one direction from the main substrate 40 to the sub substrate 41.

  The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41 a, a sub control ROM 41 b, and a sub control RAM 41 c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to display effects in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data relating to a light emission effect in the decoration lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41 b stores voice effect data on the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41 c 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 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub-substrate 41 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 have been operated.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply substrate 50 for supplying a predetermined power supply voltage to various electronic components in the pachinko gaming machine such as the main substrate 40 and the sub-substrate 41.
The power supply substrate 50 is provided with a power supply circuit 50a, a power failure monitoring circuit 50b, a reset signal circuit 50c, a backup power supply 50d, a RAM clear switch circuit 50e, and a RAM clear switch 50f.

  The power supply circuit 50a converts a power supply voltage supplied from the outside such as a game arcade to a predetermined power supply voltage, and supplies the predetermined power supply voltage after the conversion to various electronic components in the pachinko gaming machine.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 50b monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a. Specifically, the power cut-off monitoring circuit 50b monitors whether the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a has become lower than a predetermined threshold, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than the threshold, the power cut-off signal is Output. The threshold value is a minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko machine. The power-off signal is output to the control board (main board 40) having a backup function and the reset signal circuit 50c. In the present embodiment, while the main board 40 has the backup function, the sub board 41 does not have the backup function, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, even if the sub board 41 has the backup function. Good.

  The reset signal circuit 50c outputs a reset signal when the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is started (when the power is turned on or when the power is restored). Specifically, when the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a becomes higher than a predetermined threshold, the reset signal circuit 50c outputs the reset signal as high level for a predetermined time, and then outputs the reset signal. Is output as low level. The reset signal is output to the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 41.

  The backup power supply 50d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply voltage from the backup power supply 50d is supplied to the main control RAM 40c even when the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is not supplied. As a result, even if the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is not supplied, the main control RAM 40c can hold the stored content for a predetermined period by the backup power supply voltage supplied from the backup power supply 50d.

  The RAM clear switch 50f is a switch operated to instruct initialization of the memory contents of the main control RAM 40c, and is disposed at a position such as the inside of the machine or the back side of the machine which can not be operated by the player. When the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is started in a state where the RAM clear switch 50f is operated, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e outputs an initialization signal. In the present embodiment, the initialization signal is output to the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e and the RAM clear switch 50f are provided on the power supply substrate 50. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e may be provided. May be configured to be output to the main control CPU 40a.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, main processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main process is a process executed with the start of power supply, and more specifically, after the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 50c of the power supply substrate 50 is input as high level for a predetermined time or more, it is set as low level. It is a process that is executed when it is input.

  First, the main control CPU 40a performs various settings required at power-on. The main control CPU 40a prohibits interrupt of timer interrupt processing, permits access to the storage area built in the main control CPU 40a, and initializes peripheral devices of the main control CPU 40a and watchdog timer as various settings required at power on. I do.

  Next, based on the initialization signal from the RAM clear switch circuit 50e of the power supply substrate 50, the main control CPU 40a checks whether the RAM clear switch 50f is operated. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an initialization signal for instructing deletion of various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c is input. The main control CPU 40a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 50f is operated only when the power is turned on.

  When the RAM clear switch 50f is not operated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the control information (storage content) stored and held in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a checks the backup flag stored in the main control RAM 40c when the pachinko gaming machine is powered off, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for determining whether or not the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c at power-on is correct. Further, the main control CPU 40a calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated at power-off.

  Then, when the RAM clear switch 50f is operated, or when there is an abnormality in the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a erases the backup information stored in the main control RAM 40c, An initial activation process for activating the pachinko gaming machine based on the initial value is executed. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 50f is not operated and there is no abnormality in the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a activates the pachinko gaming machine based on the set value of the backup information. Execute backup startup processing.

  In the initial startup process, the main control CPU 40a clears all the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets an initial value to the main control RAM 40c such as a stack pointer. Next, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, a power-on initial command for designating that the sub-substrate 41 should be initialized.

  The power-on initial command is a command that is output triggered by activation based on initialization, and is a command that specifies activation by initialization. The power-on initial command is a command that is initially output triggered by activation based on initialization.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and sets the interrupt to be permitted. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the main processing.

  On the other hand, in the backup activation process, the main control CPU 40a restores the stack pointer before power-off. Next, the main control CPU 40a sets a power on / off power recovery command and a symbol state designation command for the sub-substrate 41 in the output buffer.

  The power on / power off recovery command is a command that is output triggered by recovery (execution of backup start processing) based on backup information, and is a command for specifying recovery based on backup information. The power on / power off recovery command is a command that is initially output triggered by recovery based on the backup information.

  The symbol state specification command is a command output triggered by a return based on backup information, and is a command for specifying a control state at the time of return (also at the time of power failure). In particular, the symbol state designating command performs the return to the execution of the first special game, the return to the execution of the second special game, and the return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. It is a command which designates either of or performing return to a big hit game based on the second special game.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and restores the register before the power-off. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a restores the permission / non-permission (prohibition) of the interrupt to the state before the power-off, sets the address before the power-off, and returns to the set address. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the main processing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the main control CPU 40a executes the backup process of the main control RAM 40c in response to the input of the power cut off signal from the power cut off monitoring circuit 50b. It is supposed to be.

  In the backup process, the main control CPU 40a stores and holds control information such as a register and a stack pointer in the main control RAM 40c in addition to various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a calculates and stores a checksum of the main control RAM 40c, and sets a backup flag in the main control RAM 40c.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a prohibits access to the main control RAM 40c, and waits until the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 50c is input as the high level. Then, when the reset signal is input, the operation of the main control CPU 40a is regulated. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply substrate 50 to the main control RAM 40c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c at the time of power interruption are held as backup information.

Next, special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first start opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Do. If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the hold condition of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) which can specify the updated first special hold number. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the gaming ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, when the first special holding 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 40c, main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the same. Thereby, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol start processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the second special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the first special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Thus, the main control CPU 40a gives priority to the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c when the random number information stored first is read out.

  Next, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to be a big hit. This processing corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination as to whether or not a big hit is made is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value. The determination of whether or not to be a big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether or not to be a big hit corresponds to the big hit determination means.

  If it is determined that a big hit will be made, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined big hit symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when determining that it does not become a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines an out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined out-of-out symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the first special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The determination of the fluctuation pattern and the setting of the symbol command and the game start command are performed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the game Set the end command to the output buffer.

  Subsequently, a standby state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, a period controlled to the standby state is referred to as a standby period. The waiting period is a period controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and when the execution of the special game is not suspended.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0” when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed after the special game is finished executing. Do. In addition, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state if both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0”. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when execution of the special game is permitted and when execution of the special game is not suspended. When controlling to the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (demonstration designation command) capable of specifying that the standby state is in effect.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to grant a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit process.

  When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are finished. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game every time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) which can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a value that can be specified to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c when the big hit game is ended. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state having the upper limit number of times, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number as the remaining number of special games giving the high base state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a main probability state flag when starting a big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state as the main probability state flag, the output buffer can output information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state as a main probability state flag, information capable of specifying a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  When main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the main base state flag, the output buffer is information capable of specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command). Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the high base state in the main base state flag, information capable of specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as high base state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  The big hit game is a more advantageous condition for the player than the non-big game condition because the player can obtain a large number of winning balls. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning a big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state. The high base state is advantageous for the player because the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved more than the low base state, and the entering of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is facilitated. State.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game, the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state correspond to the advantageous state, and the low probability low base state corresponds to the normal state. Thus, the advantageous state is a state advantageous to the player than the normal state. Also, advantageous states include high probability states, high base states, and a big hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the state includes the normal state and the advantageous state, and the main control CPU 40a that controls the state corresponds to the state control means.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary when the power is turned on in response to the power on (supply).

  After various settings are completed, the sub control CPU 41a waits for input of a power on initial command and a power on power recovery command from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is configured to start earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and when the power on initial command or the power on / off power recovery command is input from the main control CPU 40a, control is performed It can listen to commands.

  Subsequently, when the power-on initial command is input, the sub control CPU 41a reads information indicating the contents of effects in the initial state from the sub control ROM 41b, and performs control to execute effects with the contents of effects in the initial state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the power-on initial command is input, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the third initialization condition described later is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the power-on power recovery command is input, the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect to be executed with the contents of the state before return based on the symbol state designation command input with the power-on power recovery command. To control. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether it is a return to a big hit game, a return to a special game, or a return to a state during a special game and not a big hit game. Return to the state according to the result (the state before return).

  Then, when rendering is performed from the rendering contents in the initial state or the state before returning, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a executes various processing accordingly. It becomes.

Here, an example of various processing executed by the sub control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is the detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the rendering symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a holds the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the symbol combination (for example, "787") including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined as an execution condition of reach effect. Note that, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery, and that the reach lottery has been won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, after starting the effect game, temporarily stops the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol when the predetermined timing comes, and also causes the input of the game end command to trigger the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol. To derive Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a receives the opening command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, it counts the number of round command inputs, and stores information capable of specifying the counted number of inputs in the round number flag. The round number flag is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a has grasped the current number of round games. Then, when the sub control CPU 41a receives the ending command, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information capable of specifying the number of inputs stored in the round number flag. Further, when the ending control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that an ending effect is performed.

  The sub control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect are performed.

Next, state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the low probability state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high probability state to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Upon input of the low base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  In the present embodiment, the rendering mode is controlled so as to be shiftable at the start of the special game. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image displayed by the effect display device 27 during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the player can specify the effect mode by visually recognizing the background image. Further, the effect mode can be executed across a plurality of consecutive special games.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the present embodiment has a plurality of effect modes. In a plurality of types of effect modes, a normal effect mode MA (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MA), a high base effect mode MB (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MB), a first probability variation effect mode MC (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MC) And a second probability variation effect mode MD (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MD). The rendering mode MA is a rendering mode controlled when the low probability low base state, the rendering mode MB is a rendering mode controlled when the low probability high base state, and the rendering modes MC, MD are This is an effect mode that can be controlled when in a high probability high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, after the big hit game is over, one of the effect modes MC and MD is controlled. In addition, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, after the big hit game is over, it is controlled to the effect mode MB. Then, when the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is executed after being controlled to the effect mode MB, the high base state is shifted to the low base state, and the effect mode MA is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za (in the present embodiment, the 14th and 15th round games), any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated. Thus, one of the effect modes MC and MD is determined. Specifically, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated in a plurality of predetermined round games, the selected rendering mode is switched between the rendering modes MC and MD. Then, after the end of the predetermined round game a plurality of times, the effect mode selected as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game is determined.

Next, control relating to the effect mode performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit based on the symbol command in the special game that has won the big hit lottery.

  If the identified type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect mode MB as an effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The effect mode flag is a flag indicating an effect mode to be controlled.

  If the identified type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, and during execution of the special game the jackpot from the information set in the effect mode flag Identify the production mode that was being controlled.

  Here, when the effect modes MA and MB are specified, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, when the effect mode MC or MD is specified, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the effect mode set in the effect mode flag.

  The secondary control CPU 41a determines that it is an operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 and information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is valid when specifying the start of the 14th round game. The subcontrol RAM 41c stores the identifiable information. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation valid period. The predetermined operation valid period is a period in which the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the start of the fourteenth round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

When any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated in a predetermined operation effective period, the sub control CPU 41a switches the selected effect mode between the effect modes MC and MD.
In this process, when information capable of specifying the effect mode MC is set in the effect mode flag, the sub control CPU 41a performs the effect when any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during a predetermined operation valid period. Information that can identify the mode MD is set in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, when information capable of specifying the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag, the effect mode MC can be specified when any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during a predetermined operation valid period. Information is set in the effect mode flag.

  Thereafter, when the sub control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 16th round game, it is possible to specify information that can not specify that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is not valid and that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is not The subcontrol RAM 41c stores the identifiable information. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the start of the sixteenth round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the predetermined operation valid period is a period set across a plurality of predetermined round games (in the present embodiment, the 14th and 15th round games).

  When the setting of the predetermined operation effective period is canceled, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect mode set in the effect mode flag among the effect modes MC and MD as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a determines one of the effect modes MC and MD in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines one of the effect modes MC and MD in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to a first effect element determination unit. The operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the predetermined operation valid period corresponds to the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Also, the rendering mode corresponds to a first rendering element.

  Next, when the game control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and specifies the effect mode being controlled based on the value. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode.

  Further, when the high base state is shifted to the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display a background image corresponding to the specified effect mode MA.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a can control either of the effect modes MC and MD according to the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to a mode control unit. The effect mode MC corresponds to a first effect mode, and the effect mode MD corresponds to a second effect mode.

  The effects executed in the present embodiment include a normal effect that can be executed during the special game in the low probability and low base state, and a specific effect that is executed during the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za.

First, normal presentation will be described.
The normal effect is an effect that can be performed during the execution of the special game in the low probability low base state, and is a high probability high base state, a low probability high base state, and an effect that can not be performed during the big hit game.

The normal effect is an effect executed by displaying a character image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.
As types of character images displayed in the normal effect, there are character images respectively corresponding to eight types of characters CA to CH. In the present embodiment, a character image corresponding to the character determined as the character of the normal effect among the characters CA to CH is displayed. Although this will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the character of the normal effect is controlled to the standby period in the low probability low base state, the specific period during the standby period is controlled according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Hereinafter, it may be determined as a first selection period).

Next, the specific effect will be described.
When a special effect is won in a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za in a high probability high base state, during a specific round game in a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za (in the first to fourth round games in this embodiment) It is the effect performed to

  The specific effect is an effect executed by displaying various images described later in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that executes the specific effect corresponds to the specific effect execution means.

The specific effects include a first effect and a second effect.
The first effect is an effect to be executed during a specific round game in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is won while being controlled to the effect mode MC. The second effect is an effect to be executed during a specific round game in a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za when the player is won in the big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za while being controlled to the effect mode MD.

As described above, the specific effects include a first effect that can be performed when controlled in the effect mode MC and a second effect that can be performed when controlled in the effect mode MD.
First, the first effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect is a battle effect in which the determined teammate character and the enemy character fight. Although details will be described later, any one of eight types of characters CA to CH is determined as an ally character according to any operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  In the first effect, an ally character image indicating an ally character, an enemy character image indicating an enemy character, and a first text image indicating acquisition of an enemy character are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  In the present embodiment, various images displayed in the first effect are determined in accordance with the teammate character and the number of times of the specific effect. In other words, it can be said that the effect content of the first effect is determined according to the ally character and the number of times of the specific effect. In the following description, the ally character may be described as "character of specific effect". Moreover, the number of times of execution of the specific effect corresponds to the number of times of execution of the specific effect already performed. That is, the number of executions of the specific effect does not include the specific effect to be executed this time. Moreover, the number of times of execution of the specific effect is the number of times obtained by adding the number of times of execution of the first effect and the number of times of execution of the second effect.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times the specific effect is executed is “0 times”, the effect content EPCA 1 is selected. 1 production is executed. In the effect content EPCA1, a character image CAG, an enemy character image CBG, and a first text image TBG are defined. Also, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “one time”, the first effect is executed with the effect content EPCA2. A character image CAG, an enemy character image CCG, and a first text image TCG are defined in the effect content EPCA2. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “two times”, the first effect is executed with the effect content EPCA3. In the effect content EPCA3, a character image CAG, an enemy character image CDG, and a first text image TDG are defined.

  As described above, the first effect of the specific effects is an effect to be executed on the contents of the effect corresponding to the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect. In the present embodiment, the number of times of execution of the specific effect corresponds to the result of execution of the specific effect, and the number of times of execution of the first effect corresponds to the result of execution of the first effect. Further, the character corresponds to a specific effect element, and the ally character (character of the specific effect) corresponds to a second effect element.

Next, the second effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.
In the present embodiment, the second effect is an area acquisition effect in which the teammate character acquires the area of the enemy character.

  In the second effect, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a first territory image showing the territory of the ally character before territory acquisition, a second territory image showing the territory of the ally character after territory acquisition, and the enemy character A second text image is displayed indicating acquisition of territory.

  In the present embodiment, various images displayed in the second effect are determined in accordance with the teammate character and the number of times of the specific effect. In other words, it can be said that the effect content of the second effect is determined according to the ally character and the number of times of the specific effect.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is "0 times", the effect content EPDA1 is selected. 2 production is executed. In the effect content EPDA1, a first territory image AS11, a second territory image AS21, and a second text image TS1 are defined. Further, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “one time”, the second effect is executed with the effect content EPDA2. In the effect content EPDA2, a first territory image AS12, a second territory image AS22, and a second text image TS2 are defined. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “two times”, the second effect is executed with the effect content EPDA3. In the effect content EPDA3, a first territory image AS13, a second territory image AS23, and a second text image TS3 are defined.

  As described above, the second effect in the specific effect is an effect to be executed in the effect content corresponding to the character and the number of times the specific effect (the first effect and the second effect) is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of execution of the second effect corresponds to the execution result of the second effect.

Subsequently, a character selection mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the standby period, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the standby period, the first selection period is controlled. Then, in the first selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the normal effect according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the ending time (second selection period) in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the character CA ~ as an ally character (character of specific effect) in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. One of CH is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when controlled in the first selection period and the second selection period, selected images SAG to SHG respectively corresponding to the characters CA to CH are displayed. In the present embodiment, the selected character is specified by selectively displaying one of the selected images SAG to SHG. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, it is specified that the character CD is selected by enclosing the selected image SDG with an image imitating a frame.

  In the first selection period and the second selection period, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated, the selected character is switched in the order of the characters CA to CH. Although illustration is omitted, when the selected character is switched, the selected images SAG to SHG to be selectively displayed are also switched.

  Then, after the end of the first selection period, the character selected as the character of the normal effect is determined. As described above, in the first selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the normal effect in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  In addition, after the end of the second selection period, the character selected as the teammate character (character of the specific effect) is determined. Thus, in the second selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the specific effect in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  The first selection period corresponds to a first specific period. The second selection period corresponds to a second specific period. Further, the first selection period is a specific period in the low probability low base state, and the second selection period is a specific period in the state controlled to the big hit game. Thus, the state in the first selection period is different from the state in the second selection period. The operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period correspond to the specific operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Then, with reference to FIGS. 11-13, an example of a production | presentation aspect in case specific presentation (a 1st production and a 2nd production) is performed is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when execution of the special game is started in the low probability low base state, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the rendering symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, in the following, the jackpot won in the low probability low base state (normal state) may be described as the “first jackpot”. In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is controlled to be controlled from the normal state to the advantageous state.

  Further, although illustration is omitted, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, any of the effect modes MC and MD as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Is determined. Here, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the ending time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, selected images SAG to SHG respectively corresponding to the characters CA to CH are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 . In the ending time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as an ally character (character of specific effect) in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Here, it is assumed that the character CA is selected as the ally character.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when the execution of the special game is started after the big hit game is over, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, corresponding to the effect mode MC The background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11E, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the rendering symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Moreover, this big hit is the 2nd big hit counting from the first big hit.

  When the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won while being controlled to the effect mode MC, during the big hit game based on the symbol Za, the first effect of the specific effects is executed. At this time, CA is determined as the character of the specific effect, and the number of times the specific effect (the first effect and the second effect) is executed is “0 times”, so the first effect of the first effect is executed in the effect content EPCA1. Be done.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), when the execution of the first effect is started, the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG are displayed. This indicates the battle between the character CA and the character CB. After that, as shown in FIG. 11G, the first text image TBG is displayed in place of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG. This first text image TBG indicates that the enemy character (character CB) has been acquired.

  Further, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this big hit game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), when the execution of the special game is started after the big hit game is over, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, corresponding to the effect mode MC Background image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, a symbol combination of jackpots by the rendering symbols is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, this big hit is the 3rd big hit counting from the first big hit.

At this time, since CA is determined as the teammate character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “one time”, the second first effect is executed in the effect content EPCA2.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the first effect is executed, the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG are displayed. This indicates the battle between the character CA and the character CC. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first text image TCG is displayed in place of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG. This first text image TCG indicates that the enemy character (character CC) has been acquired.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first effect is executed twice, it is indicated that two enemy characters (characters CB and CC) have been acquired. In addition, since acquisition of the enemy character is indicated each time the first effect is executed, more characters can be acquired as the number of times of execution of the first effect increases.

  Further, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this big hit game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), when the execution of the special game is started after the big hit game is over, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, corresponding to the effect mode MC Background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the rendering symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Moreover, this big hit is the 4th big hit counting from the first big hit.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the execution of the special game is started after the big hit game is over, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and it corresponds to the effect mode MB Background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), when the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times) ends without winning in the big hit after the big hit game ends, transition from the low probability high base state to the low probability low base state Do. Thereby, the advantageous state is shifted to the normal state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the rendering symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the first big hit. Here, by being awarded the jackpot game based on the first jackpot, it is transferred from the normal state to the advantageous state again.

  Further, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this big hit game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the execution of the special game is started after the big hit game is over, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, corresponding to the effect mode MD Background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the rendering symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Moreover, this big hit is the 2nd big hit counting from the first big hit.

  Next, when a big hit based on the symbol Za is won while being controlled to the effect mode MD, during the big hit game based on the symbol Za, the second effect of the specific effects is executed. At this time, since the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “two times”, the first second effect is executed in the effect content EPDA3.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the second effect is executed, the first territory image AS13 is displayed. The first territory image AS13 is an image capable of specifying the predetermined areas AR1 to HR1 corresponding to the characters CA to CH. Further, in the first territory image AS13, the display mode of the predetermined areas AR1 to CR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the teammate character (character CA) and the display of the predetermined area DR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the enemy character (character CD) The mode and the display mode of the predetermined areas ER1 to HR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the characters CE to CH are different from each other. The first territory image AS13 indicates the territory of the ally character (character CA) and the territory of the enemy character (character CD) before the territory is acquired.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13E, a second territory image AS23 is displayed in place of the first territory image AS13. The second territory image AS23 is an image that can specify the predetermined areas AR1 to HR1 corresponding to the characters CA to CH. In the second territory image AS23, the display mode of the predetermined areas AR1 to DR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the ally character (character CA) and the display of the predetermined areas ER1 to HR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the characters CE to CH The aspect is different. Since the second territory image AS23 is displayed instead of the first territory image AS13, it is shown that the territory of the enemy character (character CD) has changed to the territory of the ally character (character CA). That is, it is indicated that the ally character (character CA) has acquired the territory of the enemy character (character CD).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13F, a second text image TS3 is displayed in place of the second territory image AS23. This second text image TS3 also indicates that the ally character (character CA) has acquired the territory of the enemy character (character CD).

Further, in the present embodiment, since it is indicated that the territory of the enemy character has been acquired each time the second effect is executed, the more territory that can be acquired, the greater the number of times of execution of the second effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, even if it is the first second effect, when it is specified that the first effect has been executed twice, it is not the effect content EPDA 1 but the number of times of execution of the first effect, “2 The second rendering is performed by the rendering content EPDA 3 corresponding to “the number of times.” Therefore, when the first second effect is executed, the teammate character (character CA) has already acquired the territory of the enemy character (CB, CC) acquired in the first effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second effect is executed with the effect contents taking over the execution result of the first effect.

Subsequently, a process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect and the character of the specific effect performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect will be described.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a demonstration designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control during the standby period. The sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state when it is controlled during the standby period. The sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability low base state by referring to the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag.

If the current gaming state is not the low probability low base state, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, the sub control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying that it is the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 in the sub control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets the transition operation effective period. The transition operation effective period is a period in which the operation of the first operation button BT1 is effective, and is a period for transitioning to the first selection period.

  When the first operation button BT1 is operated during the transition operation valid period, the sub control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is not in the sub control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the transition operation valid period.

Further, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the transition operation valid period, the sub control CPU 41a performs control in the first selection period.
When the sub-control CPU 41a performs control in the first selection period, it causes the selected images SAG to SHG to be displayed, and effects to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the normal effect. The display device 27 is controlled. The character flag of the normal effect is a flag indicating the character of the normal effect that has been selected. The character flag of the normal effect is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a sends, to the sub-control RAM 41c, information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is valid and information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is valid. Remember. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets an operation effective period of normal selection. The normal selection operation effective period is a period in which the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is effective, and is an operation effective period for determining the character of the normal effect.

When the operation selection period of normal selection is set, the sub control CPU 41a counts the first selection time.
If any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the operation selection period of the normal selection, the sub control CPU 41a switches the character of the selected normal effect in the order of the characters CA to CH. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying any one of the characters CA to CH as a character flag for normal effect.

  As a specific example, when information capable of specifying the character CA is set in the character flag of the normal effect, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the operation valid period of the normal selection. When is operated, information capable of specifying the character CB is set to the character flag of the normal effect. Further, when information capable of specifying the character CH is set in the character flag of the normal effect, the sub control CPU 41a operates one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the operation effective period of the normal selection, Information which can specify the character CA is set to the character flag of the normal effect.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 41a switches the character of the normal effect that has been selected, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to selectively display a selected image corresponding to the character of the normal effect after switching.

  Next, when the first selection time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the first selection period. When the control of the first selection period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the information that can not identify the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and the information that can identify the operation invalid period of the second operation button BT2. Are stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the normal selection operation effective period.

  When canceling the setting of the normal selection operation effective period, the sub control CPU 41a determines a character set in the character flag of the normal effect among the characters CA to CH as the character of the normal effect. After that, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect.

Next, processing relating to determination of a character of a specific effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit based on the symbol command input along with the execution of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. If the specified type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the specific effect.

  On the other hand, when the specified type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the character of the specific effect from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the specified specific effect character to the character flag of the previous specific effect.

  The character flag of the specific effect is a flag indicating the character of the selected specific effect. On the other hand, the character flag of the previous specific effect is a flag indicating the character of the specific effect determined in the previous big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za. The character flag of the specific effect and the character flag of the previous specific effect are stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Next, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the specific effect execution frequency flag in which information capable of specifying the number of execution times of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is stored. Identify the number of executions. The specific effect execution frequency flag is a flag indicating the number of times the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed. Further, the specific effect execution number flag is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  When it is specified that the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “0 times”, that is, the information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized and the specific effect is not executed, The control CPU 41a specifies the character of the normal effect from the information set in the character flag of the normal effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the same character as the specified character of the normal effect in the character flag of the specific effect. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the selected images SAG to SHG and selectively display the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. .

  On the other hand, that the number of executions of the specific effect (the first effect and the second effect) is "one or more", that is, the specific effect is executed after the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized. If it is specified, the sub control CPU 41a causes the selected images SAG to SHG to be displayed, and effects to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect The display device 27 is controlled.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a sends, to the sub-control RAM 41c, information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is valid and information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is valid. Remember. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a sets an operation valid period of the specific selection. The operation valid period of the specific selection is a period in which the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the character of the specific effect.

If the operation valid period of the specific selection is set, the sub control CPU 41a counts the second selection time. In the present embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the second selection time.
If any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the operation valid period of the specific selection, the sub control CPU 41a switches the character of the selected specific effect in the order of the characters CA to CH. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying any one of the characters CA to CH as a character flag of a specific effect.

  As a specific example, when information capable of specifying the character CA is set to the character flag of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the operation valid period of the specific selection. When is operated, information capable of specifying the character CB is set to the character flag of the specific effect. In addition, when information capable of specifying the character CH is set in the character flag of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a operates one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the operation period of the specific selection, Information that can specify the character CA is set to the character flag of the specific effect.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a switches the character of the selected specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the character of the specific effect after switching.

  Next, when the second selection time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a can specify information that can not specify that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is not valid and information that can specify that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is not valid. And are stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the operation valid period of the specific selection.

  When the setting of the operation effective period of the specific selection is canceled, the sub control CPU 41a determines a character set in the character flag of the specific effect among the characters CA to CH as the character of the specific effect. After that, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the specific effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines one of the characters of the plurality of types of specific effects according to the specific operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to the second effect element determining means. . Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines any one of a plurality of types of characters in accordance with a specific operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to a specific effect element determination unit. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a determines any one of a plurality of types of characters in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period. The operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period correspond to specific operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state is ended, it is specified that the specific effect is not executed as the number of times of the specific effect In this case, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, the character of the normal effect in the normal state is determined as the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state is ended, it is specified that the specific effect is executed as the number of times of the specific effect If there is no operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in this case, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state is determined as the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state.

Next, the initialization process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The initialization process is performed at predetermined intervals.
First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether information capable of specifying establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set in the initialization flag. (Step S101). The initialization flag is a flag that indicates that one of the first to third initialization conditions is met. The initialization flag is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  The first initialization condition is a character flag of a specific effect when the character set as the character flag of the specific effect among the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the specific effect after the end of the second selection period. And the character flag of the previous specific effect are different. The second initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied when the third operation button BT3 is operated in a predetermined operation effective period described later. The third initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied by inputting a power-on initial command.

If it is determined that the information that can specify one of the first to third initialization conditions is not set in the initialization flag, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the information capable of specifying the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set in the initialization flag, the sub control CPU 41a is set in the specific effect execution frequency flag The information which can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect which is present is initialized (step S102).

  In the process of step S102, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify “0 times” in the specific effect execution frequency flag. If the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify “0 times” in the specific effect execution number flag, it can specify any of the first to third initialization conditions set in the initialization flag. Delete information Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

  Subsequently, a process of determining whether the first initialization condition performed by the sub control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described. This process is performed when the character set to the character flag of the specific effect among the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the specific effect after the end of the second selection period.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a is a character in which the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag for the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag for the previous specific effect are different. Determine if

If it is determined that the character is not a different character, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, when determining that the character is a different character, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the first initialization condition is satisfied, and sets information capable of specifying the establishment of the first initialization condition as an initialization flag. Do. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.

  The sub control CPU 41a changes the character of the normal effect when the character set as the character flag of the normal effect among the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the normal effect after the end of the first selection period. Even if it has been, it is not determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, when the character is changed in the first selection period, the sub control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect, and when the character is changed in the second selection period, the number of execution times of the specific effect Initializes identifiable information.

Subsequently, a process of determining whether the second initialization condition performed by the sub control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described. This process is triggered by the input of the opening command.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of the big hit based on the symbol command input along with the execution of the special game winning the big hit lottery, and determines whether the type of the identified big hit is the big hit based on the symbol ZA. judge.

If the identified type of jackpot is not a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the second initialization condition is satisfied.
If the specified type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, the sub control CPU 41a stores the information that can specify that it is the operation valid period of the third operation button BT3 in the sub control RAM 41c when the ending command is input. . Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets a prescribed operation valid period. The prescribed operation effective period is a period in which the operation of the third operation button BT3 is effective, and is a period for initializing information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect. In addition, the third operation button BT3 is a so-called hidden button, and the effect display device 27 does not display an image prompting the user to operate the third operation button BT3 in a prescribed operation valid period.

When the prescribed operation valid period is set, the sub control CPU 41a counts the prescribed operation time. In the present embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the prescribed operation time.
Then, when the third operation button BT3 is operated during the prescribed operation effective period, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the second initialization condition is satisfied, and information capable of specifying the establishment of the second initialization condition is selected. Set in the initialization flag.

  Next, when the prescribed operation time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that the operation valid period of the third operation button BT3 is not valid. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the prescribed operation valid period.

When the setting of the prescribed operation effective period is canceled, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the second initialization condition is satisfied.
As described above, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect stored in the sub control RAM 41c, in accordance with the prescribed operation of the third operation button BT3. The operation of the third operation button BT3 in the prescribed operation valid period corresponds to the prescribed operation of the third operation button BT3. The second initialization condition corresponds to a predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the third operation button BT3.

Subsequently, a process of determining whether the third initialization condition performed by the sub control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a is waiting for the input of the power on initial command and the power on recovery command from the main control CPU 40a, if the power on initial command is input, the third initialization condition is satisfied. It is determined that the third initialization condition is satisfied, and information capable of specifying the establishment of the third initialization condition is set in the initialization flag. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the third initialization condition is satisfied.

  As described above, when any of the first to third initialization conditions is not satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a can hold information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect, while the first to third initial states When any of the conversion conditions is established, information that can specify the number of times of the specific effect is initialized.

  Further, as described above, when it is specified that the number of times of execution of the specific effect is “0 times”, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the same character as the character of the normal effect as the character flag of the specific effect Do the process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, the specific effect start process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The specific effect start process is triggered by the input of the opening command when the jackpot is won in the high probability high base state.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the type of the big hit based on the symbol command input along with the execution of the special game winning the big hit lottery, and the identified type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za (see FIG. It is determined whether it is "big hit Za" (step S201).

If the identified type of jackpot is not a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za (step S201: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the specific effect start process.
If the identified type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines the content of the specific effect. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a stores the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and FIGS. 6 and 8 stored in the sub control ROM 41b. The effect content of the specific effect is determined with reference to the effect content determination table of the content based on (step S202).

  For example, information capable of specifying the effect mode MC is set in the effect mode flag, information capable of specifying the character CA is set in the character flag of the specific effect, and "0 times" is set in the specific effect execution frequency flag If identifiable information is set, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect).

  Further, for example, information capable of specifying the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag, information capable of specifying the character CB is set in the character flag of the specific effect, and “2 times for the specific effect execution frequency flag When the information that can specify “” is set, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPDB3 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect).

  As such, the specific effect is an effect executed in the effect content corresponding to the effect mode, the character of the specific effect, and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines the effect content of the specific effect (the effect content of the first effect and the effect content of the second effect) corresponds to the effect content determination means.

  When the effect content of the specific effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a updates the number of times of execution of the specific effect (step S203). In the process of step S203, the sub control CPU 41a updates information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of times of execution of the specific effect one time, and sets information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect after the addition as the specific effect execution number flag.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information that can specify the number of times the specific effect (the first effect and the second effect) is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a which stores information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect in the sub control RAM 41c corresponds to the information control means. The sub control RAM 41 c corresponds to an information storage unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effects (the first effect and the second effect) as common specific information. The specific effect execution frequency flag corresponds to common specific information.

If the number of times of execution of the specific effect is updated, the sub control CPU 41a ends the specific effect start process.
When the specific effect start process is ended, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute the specific effect with the effect contents determined in the specific effect start process by performing the process different from the specific effect start process. Do. For example, when the effect content EPCA1 is determined as the effect content of the specific effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG (see FIG. 7). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the first text image TBG (see FIG. 7) instead of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG.

  Then, with reference to FIG.16 and FIG.17, an example of the execution aspect of a specific effect, and the conditions by which the information which can specify the frequency | count of execution of a specific effect is initialized are demonstrated. In the period described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the second and third initialization conditions are described as not being satisfied.

First, with reference to FIG. 16A, an example of the execution mode of the specific effect and the conditions under which the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing shown by the code T0. At this time, it is assumed that information capable of specifying “0 times” is set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. Further, at this time, it is assumed that information capable of specifying the character CA is set in the character flag of the previous specific effect.

  In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the symbol T1, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are the same character CA. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T2. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content for the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution number flag.

  In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the symbol T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T4. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCA2 as the effect content for the specific effect (first effect). decide. And secondary control CPU41a will set the information which can specify "2 times" to a specific production execution frequency flag, if specific production (1st production) is performed by production content EPCA2.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the code T5, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Zb is given at the timing shown by the code T6. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag.

  Then, it is assumed that the low probability high base state is shifted to the low probability low base state at the timing shown by the code T7. That is, it can be said that the transition from the advantageous state to the normal state is made at the timing shown by the code T7. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T7 may be described as the “previous advantageous state”.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing shown by the code T8. That is, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the advantageous state is made at the timing shown by the code T8. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled after the timing indicated by the code T 8 may be described as “the present advantageous state”.

  In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the code T9, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag.

Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T10.
In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPDA3 as the effect content for the specific effect (second effect). decide. Thus, after being controlled to the effect mode MC in the previous advantageous state, when being controlled to the effect mode MD in the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state, the sub control CPU 41a is based on the specific effect execution number flag The effect contents of the second effect corresponding to the number of times of execution of the first effect are determined.

And secondary control CPU41a will set the information which can specify "3 times" to a specific production execution frequency flag, if specific production (the 2nd production) is performed by production contents EPDA3.
In this manner, after being controlled to the effect mode MC in the previous advantageous state, when being controlled to the effect mode MD in the current advantageous state after passing the normal state, the effect display device 27 is in the previous advantageous state. The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times of execution of the first effect executed.

  As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing the normal state after the previous advantageous state is ended, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state When the character of the specific effect in the is the same, it is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect.

  Further, when the effect mode in the previous advantageous state is different from the effect mode in the current advantageous state, the sub control CPU 41a can hold information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect.

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG.
The timing from the timing shown by symbol T0 to the timing shown by symbol T7 in FIG. 16B is the same as that in FIG. 16A, so the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 16 (b), it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing shown by the code T8.
In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the code T9, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CB as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. Thus, since the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different, the sub control CPU 41a It is determined that the first initialization condition is established. Therefore, sub control CPU41a initializes the information which can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying “0 times” in the specific effect execution number flag.

  As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing the normal state after the previous advantageous state is ended, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state When the character of the specific effect in is different from the character of the specific effect, the information which can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized.

Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T10.
In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content for the specific effect (second effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPCB1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying "once" in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, another example will be described with reference to FIG.
The timing from the timing shown by symbol T0 to the timing shown by symbol T1 in FIG. 17A is the same as that in FIG. 16A, so the description thereof is omitted.

  It is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T2. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content for the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution number flag.

  In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the symbol T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T4. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPDA2 as the effect content for the specific effect (second effect). decide. As described above, after being controlled to the effect mode MC in the advantageous state and then being controlled to the effect mode MD before being controlled to the normal state, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to select 1. Determine the contents of the second effect corresponding to the number of times the effect is executed.

And secondary control CPU41a will set the information which can specify "2 times" to a specific production execution frequency flag, if specific production (2nd production) is performed by production content EPDA2.
In this way, after being controlled to the effect mode MC in the advantageous state and then being controlled to the effect mode MD before being controlled to the normal state, the effect display device 27 executes the number of times of execution of the first effect performed. The second effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a holds information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect when the character of the specific effect is not changed while being controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the effect mode is changed before being controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state.

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (b).
The timing from the timing shown by symbol T0 to the timing shown by symbol T1 in FIG. 17B is the same as that in FIG. 16A, so the description thereof is omitted.

  It is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T2. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content for the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution number flag.

  In this big hit game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the symbol T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za ends, the sub control CPU 41a determines the character CB as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. Thus, since the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different, the sub control CPU 41a It is determined that the first initialization condition is established. Therefore, sub control CPU41a initializes the information which can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying “0 times” in the specific effect execution number flag.

  As described above, when the character of the specific effect is changed before being controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect. Do.

  Next, it is assumed that a big hit game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing shown by the code T4. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag for the specific effect, the specific effect execution frequency flag, and the effect content determination table, and the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content for the specific effect (first effect). decide. And secondary control CPU41a will set the information which can specify "one time" to the specific production execution frequency flag, if specific production (1st production) is performed by production content EPCB1.

In FIGS. 16 and 17 described above, it has been described that the second and third initialization conditions are not satisfied.
On the other hand, for example, the second initial operation is performed by operating the third operation button BT3 from the timing shown by code T8 in FIGS. If the conversion condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information capable of specifying the number of times of the specific effect execution regardless of whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, when the second initialization condition is satisfied when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are the same, the sub control CPU 41a performs the number of times of execution of the specific effect Initializes identifiable information.

  On the other hand, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state is the same as the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state, the sub control CPU 41a performs the identification when the second initialization condition is not satisfied. It is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times of effect execution.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) After being controlled to the effect mode MC in the previous advantageous state, when being controlled to the effect mode MD in the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state, the execution of the first effect executed in the previous advantageous state The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times (execution result of the first effect). In this way, when the effect mode different from the previous advantageous state and the advantageous state this time is controlled, the second effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed in the previous advantageous state, While making attention to the number of times of execution of the first effect in the previous advantageous state, it is possible to predict the contents of the effect of the second effect from the number of times of execution of the first effect, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

  Furthermore, even if it is controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the previous advantageous state, the second effect is executed again with the contents of the effect corresponding to the number of times of the first effect being controlled to the current advantageous state. In the case of being controlled to the normal state, it is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (2) Since it is possible to control any of the effect mode MC and the effect mode MD according to the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the player can actively play the game by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 The interest in the game can be improved while participating in the

  (3) Information which can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect is initialized by operating the third operation button BT3 by a prescribed operation. Thus, information that can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect can be initialized as intended by the player, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (4) Information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the first effect and the second effect is stored in the sub control RAM 41c as the specific effect execution frequency flag, and based on the specific effect execution frequency flag, corresponds to the execution frequency of the first effect The contents of the second effect are determined. For this reason, compared with the case where the information which can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect and the information which can specify the number of times of execution of the second effect are respectively stored in the sub control RAM 41c, It is possible to improve the interest for the game while reducing the number.

  (5) After being controlled to the effect mode MC in the advantageous state, if controlled to the effect mode MD before being controlled to the normal state, the effect content corresponding to the number of times of execution of the first effect performed is the first 2 production is executed. As described above, when the effect mode controlled in the advantageous state is changed, the second effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the number of times of execution of the first effect, so while paying attention to the number of times of execution of the first effect, The contents of the second effect can be predicted from the number of times the first effect is executed, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the second effect is executed with the contents of the effect corresponding to the number of times of execution of the first effect even when the effect mode is changed while being controlled to the advantageous state without being controlled to the normal state. Can be expected to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) Since the specific effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the effect mode, the ally character (character of the specific effect), and the number of times of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode, the ally character, the number of times of execution of the specific effect Can be focused on, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  Then, when the effect mode in the previous advantageous state is different from the effect mode in the current advantageous state, information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be held, while the friend character in the previous advantageous state When the teammate character in the advantageous state is different from the teammate information, information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized. In this way, depending on which effect element is made different between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, the scene that can hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of specific effects, and the number of times of execution of specific effects It is possible to create a scene where possible information can be initialized. For this reason, it is possible to hold or initialize the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect according to the player's intention while paying attention to the types of effect elements to be differentiated between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  Furthermore, even if it is controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the previous advantageous state, when it is controlled to the advantageous state again this time, it is information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect according to the player's intention. Since it is possible to hold or initialize the game, even if it is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to improve the interest to the game by expecting to be controlled again to the advantageous state this time.

  (7) By making the teammate character (character of the specific effect) the same in the previous advantageous state and the advantageous state of this time, it is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect, which makes the game interesting It can improve.

  (8) After being controlled to the advantageous state, when the effect mode is changed before being controlled to the normal state, information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be held, but controlled to the advantageous state Then, when the teammate character (character of specific effect) is changed before being controlled to the normal state, information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized. In this way, it is possible to identify a scene that can hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of a specific effect and the number of times of execution of a specific effect, depending on which effect element is changed when controlled to an advantageous state It is possible to create scenes where information can be initialized. For this reason, it is possible to hold or initialize the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect according to the player's intention while paying attention to the type of effect element to be changed when being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  Furthermore, even when being controlled to the advantageous state without being controlled to the normal state, it is possible to hold or initialize the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect according to the player's intention. To improve the interest in

  (9) Holding the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect by not changing the teammate character (character of the specific effect) until the normal state is controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (10) The specific effect is executed with the contents corresponding to the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect, so that the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be made to pay attention. Can.

  Then, when the character in the previous advantageous state is the same as the character in the current advantageous state, the second initialization condition (predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the third operation button BT3) is not satisfied While the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be held, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized. As described above, even if the same character is obtained in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the specific effect is held depending on whether the second initialization condition is satisfied. It is possible to create a scene that can be played back and a scene that can initialize information that can specify the number of times the specific effect has been executed. For this reason, even if the same character is obtained in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, it is possible to hold or initialize the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed according to the player's intention. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (11) When the character in the previous advantageous state is different from the character in the advantageous state this time, information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be initialized, and the interest to the game can be improved. .

  (12) When the character is changed in the first selection period, information capable of specifying the number of execution times of the specific effect can be held, but when the character is changed in the second selection period, the number of execution times of the specific effect can be specified Information is initialized. As described above, a scene in which information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of a specific effect can be held and a scene in which information capable of identifying the number of times of execution of a specific effect can be initialized Can be generated. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to the period in which the character is changed, and to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the embodiment, the predetermined operation valid period may not be set across a plurality of predetermined round games, and may be set to, for example, one round game. Also, for example, the predetermined operation valid period may be set to the opening time or the ending time.

  In the above embodiment, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the selected effect mode is configured to be switched between the effect modes MC and MD. But it is not limited to this. For example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during a predetermined operation effective period, the selected effect mode is switched, and when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the effect mode after the big hit game is selected. The effect mode may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the big hit game based on the symbol Za, the effect mode may be configured to be unselectable.
In the above embodiment, for example, in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the control may be performed in any one of three or more effect modes.

  In the above embodiment, depending on the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, it may not be controlled to any of a plurality of types of effect modes, for example, a predetermined lottery is performed, and based on the lottery result It may be configured to be controlled to any one of a plurality of effect modes.

  In the above embodiment, the prescribed operation effective period may not be the ending time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, and may be, for example, the opening time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA. Also, for example, the prescribed operation effective period may be a specific period in the jackpot game based on the symbol Za. Also, for example, the prescribed operation effective period may be a specific period in the big hit game based on the non-probability variation big hit. Also, for example, the prescribed operation effective period may be a specific period in a special game or a specific period in a standby period.

In the above embodiment, for example, the second initialization condition may be a predetermined condition that is satisfied in accordance with the prescribed operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state is different from the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 41a responds to the operation mode of the operation buttons BT1 to BT3. When the holding condition that holds is satisfied, information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect may be held. Further, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are different, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the number of times of execution of the specific effect regardless of the establishment of the holding condition. It may hold possible information.

  In the embodiment, for example, the specific effect does not have to be executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect mode. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be an effect to be executed in the effect content corresponding to the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, the sub control CPU 41a may store information that can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect and information that can specify the number of times of execution of the second effect in the sub control RAM 41c. In this case, for example, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect. Also, for example, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of times of execution of the second effect. The number of times of execution of the first effect corresponds to the result of execution of the first effect, and the number of times of execution of the second effect corresponds to the result of execution of the second effect. And, in this case, for example, the sub control CPU 41a is based on the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect and the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the second effect, the effects of the first effect and the second effect. The content may be determined.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the number of times of execution of the specific effect (first effect) may be configured to coincide with the number of times of winning the big hit in the previous advantageous state.
In the above embodiment, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect indicate the number of times of execution of the specific effect, the number of times of execution of the first effect, and the execution of the second effect. Although it was the number, it is not limited to this. For example, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect are respectively the contents of the effect of the specific effect executed, the contents of the effect of the first effect executed, and It may be the contents of the second effect.

  As a specific example, it is assumed that any of the effect contents among the effect contents EP11 to 14 is determined by lottery as the effect contents of the first effect, and the first effect is executed with the determined effect contents. Further, it is assumed that, as the effect contents of the second effect, the effect contents of any of the effect contents EP21 to 24 are determined by lottery, and the second effect is executed with the determined effect contents. The effect contents EP11 to EP14 of the first effect and the effect contents EP21 to EP24 of the second effect correspond to each other.

  In such a configuration, when the first effect is executed in the effect contents EP11 and EP14, the second effect may be executed in any of the effect contents among the effect contents EP22 and EP23. That is, when the first effect is executed in the effect contents EP11 and EP14, the second effect may be restricted in the effect contents EP21 and EP24 respectively corresponding to the effect contents EP11 and EP14. .

  According to the above configuration, the specific effect (the second effect) is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the effect contents of the specific effect (the first effect) which has been executed, so the effect of the specific effect (the first effect) which is executed The interest to the game can be improved while paying attention to the contents.

  -In the said embodiment, although various images were displayed by the specific effect (1st effect and 2nd effect), you may change the image displayed by the specific effect suitably. For example, in the first effect and the second effect, an image capable of specifying a numerical value may be displayed, and an effect of counting up the numerical value may be performed. In this case, for example, the numerical value after being counted up in the first effect may be taken over to the second effect. In addition, the numerical value after being counted up by the first effect corresponds to the execution result of the first effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, the decoration lamp 17 may be configured to execute a specific effect. Also, for example, the speaker 18 may be configured to execute a specific effect. Further, for example, a part or all of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 27 may be configured to execute a specific effect. In this case, a part or all of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 27 correspond to the specific effect executing means.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a movable body may be provided. Also, for example, the movable body may be configured to execute a specific effect. In this case, the movable body corresponds to the specific effect executing means.

  In the embodiment, for example, in the specific effect, various effect elements such as a predetermined character may be stocked. In this case, for example, the execution result of the specific effect may be the type of stocked effect element.

  In the embodiment, for example, in the specific effect, the provision of the benefit may be indicated. In this case, for example, the execution result of the specific effect may be the type of benefit for which the grant is indicated.

  In the embodiment, the first effect element may not be the effect mode, and may be, for example, the effect element of the effect executed by the effect executing means such as the effect element of the sound effect. In addition, the second effect element may not be a character of a specific effect, and may be, for example, an effect element of an effect executed by an effect execution means such as an effect element of a light emission effect. The specific effect element may not be a character, and may be, for example, an effect element of an effect executed by the effect executing means.

  In the above embodiment, the first selection period may not be a specific period when being controlled to the standby period in the low probability low base state, for example, identification in a special game executed in the low probability low base state It may be a period. Also, for example, the first selection period is a specific period in at least one of the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, the low probability high base state, and the state controlled to the big hit game. May be That is, the first selection period may be a specific period in the advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, the second selection period may not be the ending time in the jackpot game, and may be, for example, a specific period in the jackpot game. For example, the second selection period may be during a specific round game in the jackpot game. Also, for example, the second selection period may be a specific period in at least one of the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, the second selection period may be a specific period in the low probability low base state. That is, the second selection period may be a specific period in the normal state.
In the above embodiment, when winning a big hit (probable big hit) based on the symbols ZA and Za in a high probability high base state, a specific effect is executed in a specific round game in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za. Not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be executed in a specific period such as the ending time in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za. Further, for example, when a non-probable variation big hit such as a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won in a high probability high base state, a specific effect may be executed in the big hit game based on the non-probable variation big hit. Also, for example, when a big hit is won in a part or all of the high probability low base state, the low probability high base state, and the low probability low base state, a specific effect is executed in the big hit game It may be configured.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high base state. In this case, for example, the jackpot game, the high probability high base state, and the high probability low base state correspond to the advantageous state, and the low probability high base state and the low probability low base state correspond to the normal state. It is also good. In the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high probability state and the high base state. In this case, for example, the jackpot game may correspond to the advantageous state, and the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, the low probability high base state, and the low probability low base state may correspond to the normal state .

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may not specify the type of the big hit when the opening command is input. For example, the sub control CPU 41a may specify the type of the big hit when the ending command is input. .

  In the above embodiment, the demo specification command may not be output. For example, when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed since the game end command was input, the sub control CPU 41a specifies from the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the second hold number command. If the second special reservation number to be stored is “0”, it may be configured to control in the waiting period. Also, for example, when the jackpot game is over (when the ending time has elapsed since the ending command was input), the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of first special holdings specified from the first holding number command, and If the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command is “0”, it may be configured to control to the waiting period.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game . Also, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start openings 28, 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a definite change state by passing through the special passage. Also, for example, there may be a first jackpot that easily passes the special passage, and a second jackpot that is more difficult to pass through the special passage than the first jackpot. In addition, for example, after the end of the big hit game, it may be configured to be given a probability change state with the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. Also, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a positive change state. And, for example, the configuration may not have the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that is in a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31 is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is provided by passing through the specified passage It may be a so-called "two game machine". For example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called "one-kind two-type gaming machine") in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game. In addition, the game may be a gaming machine (so-called, three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started in response to the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance. In addition to pachinko gaming machines where a special game based on the entry of game balls into various types of goods disposed in the game area 21 of the game board 20 is executed, for example, a special game is performed according to a game start operation. A slot machine to be executed may be employed. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine is for stopping the symbols in the special game in response to the stop operation, or the slot machine for stopping the symbols in the special game after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
The function of the sub substrate 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a display board for specialized control of the effect display device 27, a lamp board for specialized control of the decoration lamp 17, and an audio board for specialized control of the speaker 18, It may further include an integrated substrate that controls the substrate group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) State control means for controlling the state, effect execution means for executing the effect, and mode control means for controlling the effect mode, the state being the normal state and the player being more than the normal state There is an advantageous state that is advantageous for the game, and the effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the effect can be performed when it is controlled to the first effect mode. There is one effect and a second effect that can be performed when controlled to the second effect mode, and after being controlled to the first effect mode in the previous advantageous state, the current state after passing through the normal state When the second effect mode is controlled in the advantageous state, the effect executing means executes the second effect with the effect contents corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous advantageous state. It features.

  (B) State control means for controlling the state, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, operation means operable by the player, and a plurality of first effects according to predetermined operations of the operation means First effect element determination means for determining any one of the elements; second effect element determination means for determining any of a plurality of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means; Information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means, wherein the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The specific effect is an effect to be executed by the contents of the effect corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means has the previous advantageous state. When finished, The information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the first effect element in the previous advantageous state and the first effect element in the current advantageous state are different after the current advantageous state is controlled. Can be held, and when the second effect element in the previous advantageous state is different from the second effect element in the current advantageous state, the information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect is initialized. I assume.

  (C) state control means for controlling the state, specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect, operation means operable by the player, and plural types of first effects according to predetermined operations of the operation means First effect element determination means for determining any one of the elements; second effect element determination means for determining any of a plurality of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means; Information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means, wherein the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The specific effect is an effect to be executed with the effect contents corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means controls the advantageous state To the normal state after being It is possible to hold information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the first effect element is changed before it is controlled, and after being controlled to the advantageous state, to be controlled to the normal state When the second effect element is changed before the start, information that can specify an execution result of the specific effect is initialized.

  (2) A state control means for controlling the state, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, an operation means operable by the player, and a plurality of specific effect elements according to the specific operation of the operation means Specific effect element determination means for determining any one of the above, and information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means, wherein the state includes a normal state, and There is an advantageous state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the specific effect is an effect to be executed with the contents of the corresponding to the specific effect element and the execution result of the specific effect, the information control means The special effect element in the previous advantageous state, and the specific performance in the current advantageous state, when it is controlled to the present advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state has ended. When the predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the operation means is not satisfied when the elements are the same, information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect can be held, and in the previous advantageous state When a predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the operation means is satisfied when the specific effect element and the specific effect element in the current advantageous state are the same, information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect It is characterized by initializing.

  (E) The state control means for controlling the state, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect, the operation means operable by the player, and the specification of the operation means in the first and second specific periods. It comprises: specific effect element determination means for determining any of a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to the operation, and information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means The state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the specific effect is an effect content corresponding to the specific effect element and the execution result of the specific effect. It is an effect to be executed, and the information control means can hold information capable of specifying an execution result of the specific effect when the specific effect element is changed in the first specific period, and the second specific period Wherein when the specific effect element changes, characterized in that initializing the information for specifying the execution result of the specific effect.

(F) The execution result of the first effect is the number of times of execution of the first effect.
(G) The execution result of the first effect is the effect content of the executed first effect.

(Ii) The number of times of execution of the first effect is the number of times of winning the jackpot in the previous advantageous state.
(R) A big hit judging means for judging whether or not it becomes a big hit, a first ball entry port where game balls can enter, a second ball entry port where game balls can enter, and the second ball entrance A game ball is provided with an open / close member capable of taking an open state in which the game ball easily enters and a closed state in which the game ball does not easily enter the ball, and in the advantageous state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than the low probability state It is characterized in that it includes a probability state, a ball entry rate improvement state in which the ball entry rate of gaming balls to the second ball entry port is improved, and a big hit game.

  (F) The specific effect element determining means executes the specific effect as the execution result of the specific effect when the current advantageous state is controlled after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state is ended. If the operation means is not operated when no movement is identified, the specific effect element in the normal state is determined as the specific effect element in the current advantageous state, and the specific effect is determined as the execution result of the specific effect. When it is determined that the operation of the operation means is not performed when it is specified that the special effect element is determined, the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state is determined as the specific effect element in the current advantageous state.

The first specific period is a specific period in the normal state, and the second specific period is a specific period in the advantageous state.
(ヲ) The first specified period is a specified period in the advantageous state, and the second specified period is a specified period in the normal state.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Effect display apparatus, 27r ... Display area, 28 ... 1st starting opening, 29 ... 2nd starting opening, 30 ... Ordinary variable member, 40 ... Main board 40a: main control CPU, 40b: main control ROM, 40c: main control RAM, 41: secondary board, 41a: secondary control CPU, 41b: secondary control ROM, 41c ... secondary control RAM, MA to MD: presentation mode, BT1 ... 1st operation button, BT2 ... 2nd operation button, BT 3 ... 3rd operation button.

Claims (3)

State control means for controlling the state;
An effect executing means for executing an effect;
And mode control means for controlling the effect mode.
The states include a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode,
The effects include a first effect that can be performed when the first effect mode is controlled and a second effect that can be performed when the second effect mode is controlled.
After being controlled to the first effect mode in the advantageous state, when being controlled to the second effect mode before being controlled to the normal state, the effect execution means is for the first effect executed A gaming machine that executes the second effect with the effect contents corresponding to the execution result. Equipped with operation means operable by the player;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode control means can control at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the operation means. Information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the first effect and the second effect in the information storage means as common specific information;
Effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the first effect and the effect content of the second effect;
After being controlled to the first effect mode in the advantageous state, when being controlled to the second effect mode before being controlled to the normal state, the effect content determination unit is configured to use the common specific information The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an effect content of the second effect corresponding to an execution result of the first effect is determined on the basis of the first effect.