JP2019180642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.SOLUTION: When a read-ahead zone performance is executed, a performance display device performs a special display capable of specifying that the read-ahead zone performance is being executed and a sound related to the read-ahead zone performance is also output from a speaker. In this way, when the read-ahead zone performance is executed, a sound related to the read-ahead zone performance is output, so that brilliance stands out when the read-ahead zone performance is executed and it is possible to entertain the player from their eyes and ears by the sound related to the special display and the read-ahead zone performance, thereby increasing interest.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko gaming machines among the gaming machines, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 that executes a pre-effect for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

JP 2003-340038 A

Today, in order to improve the interest in the gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in relation to the pre-production.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine that can suspend execution of a variable game, comprising: display means for executing a display effect; display control means for controlling the display means; and a speaker; Includes an advance effect that can be executed before the start of execution of the target variable game for the variable game that is suspended, and the display means executes the advance effect. When the preliminary presentation is executed, a special display capable of specifying that the preliminary presentation is being performed is performed on the speaker. The gist is output.

  For the gaming machine, the display means may execute an effect symbol game corresponding to the variable game during execution of the variable game, and may execute a reach effect during execution of the effect symbol game. When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the symbol game, the special display that is performed before the execution of the reach effect is continuously performed during the execution of the reach effect, and the effect symbol game is being executed. When the reach effect is executed, during the execution of the reach effect, when the sound related to the prior effect is output before the execution of the reach effect and when the sound related to the prior effect is not output In any case, a sound related to the reach effect may be output from the speaker.

For the gaming machine, when the preliminary presentation is executed, the output of the sound related to the preliminary presentation may be started at the timing after the special display is performed.
With respect to the gaming machine, the pre-production includes a first pre-production and a second pre-production. When the second pre-production is executed, the first pre-production is executed. When the first prior effect is executed, the display is higher when the expectation that there is a winning variable game among the variable games pending execution is higher than The display position where the special display is performed in the means may be the same as the display position where the special display is performed in the display means when the second preliminary presentation is executed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the advance effect ends when the end condition is satisfied, and the end condition is satisfied when the change game targeted by the advance effect is a winning game. There are a first end condition and a second end condition different from the first end condition. The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when a specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific condition. In some cases, there may be a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied.

  According to this invention, interest can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko machine. The front view of a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of prefetch command. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus in an effect game. The figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a big hit notice effect, a flight effect, and a commentary effect are performed. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a prefetch zone effect is performed. The figure explaining the sound output from the image displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus when the prefetch zone production is performed, and a speaker. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the completion | finish conditions of prefetch zone production. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect in case a prefetch zone effect is performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect in case a prefetch zone effect is performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect in case a prefetch zone effect is performed. The figure which shows the example of a change of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a prefetch zone effect is performed. The figure which shows the example of a change of the display content of an effect display apparatus when a prefetch zone effect is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times of the first special game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied, and the execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d has the number of times of the second special game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied, so that the execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the special game.

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 27. The second start port 27 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, a ball path (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball path. A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. The second start port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or can enter the second start port 27, and a game ball can hardly enter or enter the second start port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state that cannot be performed. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in an open state when the normal winning lottery is won.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the grand prize winning port 29, and a count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. Is arranged. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the big prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in response to winning the jackpot. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. In the following description, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated as “the big prize opening 29 is opened”, and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, “the big prize opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first start port 26, the second start port 27, and the big winning port 29 are discharged from the out port 34 to the outside (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). ) The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the start condition for the special game and the start condition for the normal game are not satisfied, while the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. For example, the general winning opening may be opened so that a game ball can be always entered. For example, a ball path that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside) may be provided in a row at the general winning opening. Then, a sensor may be disposed in the ball passage, and when a game ball is detected by the sensor, a prize ball payout condition may be satisfied. The general winning opening is also called a normal winning opening.

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

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

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

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

  The gaming state (type of gaming state) includes a gaming state that is in a non-probability change state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probability change state and a high base state, and a probability change state and a low base state. There is a certain gaming state and a gaming state that is a probabilistic state and a high base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one gaming state among a plurality of types of gaming states. In principle, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that is in a non-probable change state and in a low base state, a gaming state that is in a non-probability change state and in a high base state, and a probability change state. It is controlled to one gaming state among the gaming state which is the high base state.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The multiple types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, a third jackpot symbol, a fourth jackpot symbol, and a fifth jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. That is, there are multiple types of jackpots. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Thus, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of hit types.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big prize opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. Round games are played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition where a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second round end condition where a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It is released for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, “10R probability variation jackpot” is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, “10 times” is defined as the upper limit number of round games (in FIG. 4, indicated as the number of rounds). In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, a special game of “110” as a high-accuracy upper limit number of times is ended as a gaming state after the jackpot game is ended (in FIG. 4, indicated as a gaming state after the jackpot game). It is determined that the probability change state is set until the game is executed, or until the big hit game is given before the high probability upper limit special game is finished. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, the game state after the jackpot game is ended until the number of “110” special games equal to the number of high-accuracy upper limit times, or the number of high-accuracy upper limit numbers. It is stipulated that the high base state be maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the same number of special games are completed.

  For the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol, “8R probability variation jackpot” is defined as the type of jackpot. In addition, for the jackpot symbol classified as the third jackpot symbol, “8R non-probable variation jackpot” is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified as the third jackpot symbol, “8 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol categorized as the second jackpot symbol is a game state after the jackpot game is over, until the “110” special game as the high-accuracy upper limit count ends, or a special game with a high-probability limit count count. It is stipulated that the probability change state is established until the big hit game is given before the game is finished. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol classified as the third jackpot symbol is determined to be a non-probable change state as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In addition, in the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol, the game state after the jackpot game is ended until the number of “110” special games, which is the same as the number of high-accuracy upper limit times, or the high-accuracy upper limit symbol. It is determined that a high base state is set until a big hit game is awarded before the same number of special games are completed. On the other hand, in the big hit symbol classified as the third big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the big hit game is ended, until a special game of “100” as a predetermined upper limit number ends or the upper limit number of times is reached. It is determined that the high base state is set until the big hit game is given before the special game is finished.

  For the jackpot symbol classified as the fourth jackpot symbol, “3R probability variable jackpot” is defined as the type of jackpot. In addition, “3R non-probable big hit” is defined as the type of jackpot for the jackpot symbols classified as the fifth jackpot symbol. For the jackpot symbol classified as the fourth jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified as the fifth jackpot symbol, “3 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the fourth jackpot symbol is a game state after the end of the jackpot game until the special game of “110” as the high-accuracy upper limit count ends, or the special number of the high-capacity upper limit count. It is stipulated that the probability change state is established until the big hit game is given before the game is finished. On the other hand, in the big hit symbol classified as the fifth big hit symbol, it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a non-probable change state. In addition, in the big hit symbol classified as the fourth big hit symbol, the game state after the big hit game is ended until the number of “110” special games equal to the maximum number of high probability ends, or the high probability upper limit. It is determined that a high base state is set until a big hit game is awarded before the same number of special games are completed. On the other hand, in the big hit symbol classified as the fifth big hit symbol, the game state after the end of the big hit game is until the special game of “100” as the predetermined upper limit number ends or the upper limit number of times. It is determined that the high base state is set until the big hit game is given before the special game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the advantage is a relationship of “10 probability variation big hit / 8R probability variation big hit / 3R probability variation big hit> 8R non-probability big hit / 3R non-probable big hit”. . In addition to this, considering the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the advantage of the jackpot in the present embodiment is “10-probable big hit> 8R-probable big hit> 3R-probable big win> 8R non-probable big-> 3R non-probable big win> It becomes. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is referred to as “10R probability variation jackpot game”, and the jackpot type corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot game is denoted as “10R probability variation jackpot”. The jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol is indicated as “8R probability variable big hit game”, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit game is indicated as “8R probability variable big hit”. Similarly, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the third jackpot symbol is indicated as “8R non-probability variable big hit game”, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 8R non-probability variable big hit game is indicated as “8R non-probability variable big hit”. The jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the fourth jackpot symbol is referred to as “3R probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot type corresponding to the 3R probability variation jackpot game is referred to as “3R probability variation jackpot”. The jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the fifth jackpot symbol is referred to as “3R non-probability variable jackpot game”, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 3R probability variable jackpot game is referred to as “3R non-probability variation jackpot”. In the following description, a jackpot game (10-probability big hit game, 8R-probable big hit game, 3R-probable big win game), which is controlled to be in a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game, is referred to as “probable big hit game”. A jackpot game (8R non-probability variable big hit game / 3R non-probability variable big hit game) controlled to the non-probability variable state may be referred to as “non-probability variable big hit game”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit and when the second special game is a big hit, the types of jackpots determined and various The jackpot decision rate is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit, the probability of “3R” is 10R probability big hit, the probability of “62%” is 8R probability big hit, and the probability of “35%”. The 8R non-probable big hit is determined. On the other hand, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special game is a big hit, the probability of “45R” is 10R probability change big hit, the probability of “15%” is 8R probability change big hit, and the probability of “15%” is not 8R. The probability variation big hit, 3R probability variation big hit with probability of “5%”, and 3R non-probability big hit with probability of “20%” are determined.

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

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

  In the special game, when the off symbol is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbols based on the effect symbols are a combination of symbols such as “323”, “556”, and [426], in which at least some of the effect symbols are different from the effect symbols in the other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is displayed. In this specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be changed and displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”, or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing. When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the image of the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with an operation. On the other hand, when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, the effect symbol image is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action.

  In the effect game, the display pattern of the effect symbol becomes a reach aspect (a reach is formed), and a reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, an effect design imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among a plurality of columns, and a column (this book) different from the specific column is displayed. In the embodiment, the middle row) effect symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach production in the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed after the start of the normal reach production. The super reach production is executed, for example, with contents that develop the production contents of the normal reach production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during execution of the special game, the big hit expectation degree of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. For this reason, if the super reach production is executed after the normal reach production is started, the big hit expectation degree is increased. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 may execute a reach effect while the effect game (effect symbol game) is being executed.

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

  The effect modes in the present embodiment include a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is informed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 for each type of effect mode, the decoration lamp 17 is made to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. The mode identification information is notified by, for example, outputting different background music from the speaker 18. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes a background image.

  The normal performance mode corresponds to a performance mode that is controlled when the game state is a non-probable change state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the gaming state is a non-probable change state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the gaming state is a probability variation state and a high base state. Thus, since the production mode controlled according to the gaming state is different, the production mode can be said to be a mode in which the gaming state can be specified. That is, it can be said that the production mode is a mode that can specify whether the state is the high base state or a mode that can specify whether the state is the probability variation state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to a gaming state that is in a probable variation state and in a low base state. It may be configured to be controlled in a different presentation mode, or may be configured to be controlled in a normal presentation mode.

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

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

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for predetermined lottery. The main control ROM 40b stores a big hit determination value used for the big hit lottery. The jackpot judgment value includes a judgment value (hereinafter, referred to as a common jackpot judgment value) for winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, and a probability variation state among the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. There is a determination value (hereinafter, referred to as a high-accuracy big hit determination value) to win a big hit in the big hit lottery only. The main control ROM 40b stores reach determination values used for reach lottery. The reach lottery in the present embodiment corresponds to a lottery that determines whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when a lottery is lost.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from when the special game is started until the special game is ended. That is, the variation time of the special game is associated with the variation pattern. Therefore, it can be said that the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and an outlier variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production content of the production game, the production content for finalizing and displaying the big hit symbol by the production design through reach production. The deviation variation pattern includes a variation pattern without a separation reach and a variation pattern with a separation reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the production content of the production game, in which the production content that finally displays the symbol combination that is out of reach without finalizing the reach production. The variation pattern with losing reach is associated with the production content of the production game, the production content that finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of reach through the reach production.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns in this embodiment include at least a variation pattern HP1 to a variation pattern HP6. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are fluctuation patterns without outlier reach. The variation time of the special game that can be identified from the variation pattern HP1 is shorter than the variation time of the special game that can be identified from the variation pattern HP2. In the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is more easily determined among the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 as compared with the low base state. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4 are fluctuation patterns with outlier reach. The fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 are big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP5 are associated with the contents of effects for executing only the normal reach effects as the effects of the effects game. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP4 and HP6 are associated with the content of the effect of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, to the main board 40, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 through a port (not shown). The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

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

  The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25, thereby realizing a function as display control means for controlling the display means. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25, thereby realizing a function as an image display control unit that controls the image display unit. An operation button BT is connected to the sub board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the operation button BT is operated by lending a port (not shown).

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

First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input process after completing the first special symbol input process. In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

  In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a game signal). This is indicated as first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as first hold determination).

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the subsequent interrupt processing. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used for determining a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), or a random number used for determining a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation). Pattern determination random numbers), random numbers used for reach lottery (hereinafter referred to as reach determination random numbers), and the like. Thereafter, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process after completing the prefetch command generation process. The prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

  In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a game signal). This is indicated as second input determination). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as second hold determination).

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

Here, the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation process are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC8. The look-ahead command SC1 is a value in which the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match any of the high-precision jackpot determination value and the common jackpot determination value (indicated as inconsistent in FIG. 6), and the value of the reach determination random number is reach It is generated when the value does not match the determination value (indicated as mismatch in FIG. 6). The look-ahead command SC2 is a value in which the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match either the high-precision jackpot determination value or the common jackpot determination value, and the reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value ( In FIG. 6, it is generated in the case of matching). The look-ahead command SC3 is a value in which the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number coincides with the high probability big hit determination value (in FIG. 6, it indicates that it matches the high probability value), and the special symbol random number is the first big hit symbol and the second big hit It is a value that determines either the symbol or the fourth jackpot symbol, and is generated when the value of the reach determination random number is a value that does not match the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is a value in which the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number coincides with the high-precision jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines either the third jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol. In addition, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number is a value that does not match the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC5 is a value in which the value of the acquired big hit determination random number matches the high probability big hit determination value, and the special symbol random number determines any one of the first big hit symbol, the second big hit symbol, and the fourth big hit symbol. And the value of the reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC6 is a value in which the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number coincides with the high-precision jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines either the third jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol. In addition, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC7 is a value in which the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it indicates that the common jackpot determination value matches), and the special symbol random number is the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol And it is generated when it is a value that determines any of the fourth big hit symbol. The look-ahead command SC8 is a value when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines one of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol. Generated.

  Then, in the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command based on the random number value acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a obtains at least some random numbers among the jackpot determination random number, special symbol random number, and reach determination random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Based on the above, a prefetch command is generated and stored in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can specify that the prefetch command corresponds to the first special game, and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can specify the first special reserved number, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating the prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC1 in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is “3”, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special game. And a prefetch command SC1 that can specify that the first special hold number is “3”.

  Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a converts the jackpot determination random number, special symbol random number, and reach determination random number obtained in the second special symbol input process to at least some random number values. Based on this, a prefetch command is generated and stored in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can specify that the prefetch command corresponds to the second special game, and stores it in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can specify the second special reserved number, and stores it in the output buffer.

  Hereinafter, the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described. In the following description, “acquired random number” means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and prefetch in the second special symbol input process. If it is command generation processing, it means the value of the random number acquired in the second special symbol input processing.

  In the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 or the prefetch command SC2 when the acquired big hit judgment random number value does not match either the high probability big hit judgment value or the common big hit judgment value. Generate. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 when the value of the acquired reach determination random number is a value that does not match the reach determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC2.

  In the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into any one of the prefetch commands SC3 to SC6 when the acquired big hit judgment random number value matches the high probability big hit judgment value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC3 or the prefetch command SC4 when the value of the acquired reach judgment random number does not match the reach judgment value. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value determining one of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a classifies the prefetch command SC3. Generate read-ahead commands to be executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC4 when the acquired special symbol random number matches a value that determines any one of the third big hit symbol and the fifth big hit symbol. . Further, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC5 or the prefetch command SC6 when the value of the acquired reach judgment random number matches the reach judgment value. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a classifies the pre-read command SC5 when the acquired special symbol random number matches a value that determines any one of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol. Generate read-ahead commands to be executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as a prefetch command SC6 when the acquired special symbol random number matches a value that determines any one of the third big hit symbol and the fifth big hit symbol. .

  Further, in the prefetch command generation processing, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC7 or the prefetch command SC8 when the acquired value of the big hit judgment random number matches the common big hit judgment value. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a classifies the pre-read command SC7 when the acquired special symbol random number matches a value that determines any one of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol. Generate prefetched commands On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as a prefetch command SC8 when the acquired special symbol random number matches a value that determines any one of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol. .

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether an execution condition for the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not during the big hit game, is not in the special game, and is not in the interval between fluctuations, while any of the big hit game, during the special game, or during the interval between fluctuations. If it is, a negative determination is made. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. And when the 2nd special reservation number is 1 or more, main control CPU40a complete | finishes a special symbol start process, after performing the 2nd special symbol start process which concerns on execution of a 2nd special game. On the other hand, if the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

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

  After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big win is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the reach lottery based on the value of the reach determination random number. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines an outlier design and determines a variation pattern with outlier reach based on the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost pattern, and determines a variation pattern with no reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a determines the control information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined special symbol and the control information that can identify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command). Is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a stores a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

  In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command that can specify the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big win is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the reach lottery based on the value of the reach determination random number. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines an outlier design and determines a variation pattern with outlier reach based on the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost pattern, and determines a variation pattern with no reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a stores a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop state when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 40a stores a game end command for causing the symbol combination based on the effect symbols to be confirmed and stopped in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets an interval between fluctuations (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, that is, after the special game ends. In the inter-fluctuation interval, the special symbols that are confirmed and stopped with the end of the special game continue to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning ball process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU40a starts control which provides the specified jackpot game after completion of the jackpot special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts control for providing a big hit game after the end of the special game for big hits and after the interval between fluctuations has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit game is awarded after winning the big hit.

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

  Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a game state process, thereby realizing a function as a game state control means for controlling the game state.

  The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies control to the non-probability variation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability variation state when the jackpot game ends. Set to. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the probability change state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the probability change state at the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can specify that the state is a certain variation state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling after the big hit game to the probability change state, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the high probability upper limit number (110 times) in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the probability change state. .

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the “remaining number of times the special game is controlled to the probability change state” stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the “remaining number of special games to be controlled to the probability variation state” becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a determines that the “non-probability variation” occurs when the “remaining number of special games to be controlled to the probability variation state” is zero. A value that can be specified to be controlled to the state is set in the probability state flag. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probability variation state and shifts to the non-probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game ends. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) that can specify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high base state is controlled until the same number of special games as the high-accuracy upper limit count is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of times (110 times) equivalent to the high-accuracy upper limit count to the high base state. The remaining number of special games to be controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high base state is controlled until a predetermined upper limit number of special games smaller than the high-accuracy upper limit number is finished, the number corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times). Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the “remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state” stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the “remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state” becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a, when the “remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state” becomes 0, A value that can be specified to control to the low base state is set in the base state flag. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The normal winning lottery corresponds to a normal winning determination for determining whether or not the normal winning is made. For example, when the above-described normal symbol probability variation control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal winning lottery so that the probability of winning in the normal winning is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. It is good to do. Further, in the case of winning for the normal game, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal game symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the normal symbol variation time reduction control is employed, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state and determines the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. Good. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

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

  In this embodiment, it is easier to win a normal hit when in the high base state than when in the low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win a normal hit even when in a low base state, and when the normal hit lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is opened. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the low base state is set, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 27 as compared to when the base state is high, but the game ball enters the second start port 27. There is a possibility to do.

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

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that the state is a non-probable change state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the probability variation state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the state is the probability variation state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. In addition, when the low control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the high base state is set by referring to the base state flag in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Further, when the game is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without being a big hit after being controlled to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, after the big hit game is finished, when the probability state flag in the sub control RAM 41c is set to a value that can specify that the probability change state is set, the sub control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command after the big hit game is finished. Every time (each time a special game is executed), 1 is added to the number-of-games information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games that have been executed without being a big hit after being controlled to be in a probable state after the big hit game ends by referring to the game count information in the sub-control RAM 41c. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game count information when it is a big hit, and when the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can identify the non-probable change state (game count information). Is set to 0).

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the high probability mode after the end of the 10R probability variable big hit game, after the end of the 8R probability variable big hit game, and after the end of the 3R probability variable big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the chance mode after the end of the 8R non-probabilistic big hit game and after the end of the 3R non-probable big hit game. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance mode when the high base state is finished without winning the big hit lottery (when the high base state is shifted to the low base state). Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the high base state ends and the production mode shifts, the production mode may change from the high probability mode to the normal production mode, and the production mode changes from the chance mode to the normal production mode. There is a case.

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

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The contents of the jackpot effect may vary depending on the type of jackpot, for example, some of the effects (for example, the ending effect) of the jackpot effect during the non-probable jackpot game and the jackpot during the probability jackpot game Some effects (for example, ending effects) may be made different from the effects.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is performed. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination for the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol. For example, if the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with reach, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination that includes the reach. On the other hand, if the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern without reach, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination that does not include reach.

  In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the effect symbol in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. For this reason, it can be said that the variation pattern designation command is control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbols to be confirmed and stopped when the game end command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern irrespective of the game end command, and may display the symbol combination fixedly stopped when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 is notified that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of special games whose execution is suspended is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as the special game, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number thereof and the execution of the second special game are executed. It is notified separately that it is on hold or the number thereof.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first hold image FG <b> 1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the first special game is put on hold. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “1”, the first hold image FG1a among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d classified as the first hold image FG1 is the effect display device. 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “2”, the first hold images FG1a and FG1b among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “3”, the first hold images FG1a to FG1c among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “4”, the first hold images FG 1 a to FG 1 d are displayed on the effect display device 25. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the first reserved image FG1.

  Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is put on hold, the second hold image FG2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “1”, the second hold image FG2a among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d classified as the second hold image FG2 is the effect display device. 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “2”, the second hold images FG2a and FG2b among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “3”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2c among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “4”, the second hold images FG <b> 2 a to FG <b> 2 d are displayed on the effect display device 25. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the second reserved image FG2.

  The first reserved image FG1 is a reserved image having a circle as a motif. On the other hand, the second reserved image FG2 is a reserved image having a rhombus as a motif. Thus, the first reserved image FG1 is different in design from the second reserved image FG2. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal effect mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the first reserved image FG1 overlaps a part of the second reserved image FG2. In addition, the first reserved image FG1 is displayed on the front side of the second reserved image FG2. On the other hand, although not shown, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when in the chance mode and in the high probability mode, a part of the second reserved image FG2 overlaps a part of the first reserved image FG1 in the effect display device 25. In addition, the second reserved image FG2 is displayed on the front side of the first reserved image FG1.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold number image F1 to which a numerical value that can specify the first special hold number is attached. The first hold number image F1 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 even when the first special hold number is zero. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the second hold number image F2 to which a numerical value that can specify the second special hold number is attached. The second reserved number image F2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the second special reserved number is zero. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “3” and the second special hold number is “1”, the effect display device 25 has the first “3” attached. The hold number image F1 and the second hold number image F2 to which “1” is attached are displayed. In addition, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the first reserved number image F1 and the second reserved number image F2.

  As described above, in the effect game, the effect symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are variably displayed in the vertical direction. In the drawing, the variation display of the effect symbols in the left column is indicated by an arrow with a symbol EZL. Similarly, in the drawing, the change display of the effect symbol in the middle row is indicated by an arrow with a symbol EZC. In the drawing, the change display of the effect symbol in the right column is indicated by an arrow with a symbol EZR.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the effect display device 25, the first reserved number image F1 is displayed at a position where the effect symbols being fluctuated are not overlapped. Further, in the effect display device 25, the second reserved number image F2 is displayed at a position where the effect symbols being displayed are not overlapped. For this reason, even when the effect symbol is variably displayed, the player can visually recognize the numerical value assigned to the first reserved number image F1 and the numerical value assigned to the second reserved number image F2. .

Here, control related to the display of the hold images FG1, FG2 and the hold number images F1, F2 will be described.
When the first hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the first special hold number stored in the sub control RAM 41c as the first special hold number that can be specified from the input first hold number command. Information (hereinafter referred to as first special hold number information) is updated. In addition, when the first hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the first hold image FG1 for the first special hold number that can be specified from the updated first special hold number information. The display device 25 is controlled. For example, when the first hold number command is input and the first special hold number that can be specified from the updated first special hold number information is “3”, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first hold image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the three first reserved images FG1 FG1a to FG1c are displayed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a, when updating the first special hold number information, shifts and displays the first hold image FG1 when the first special hold number that can be specified from the first special hold number information decreases. The display of the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1a is deleted. For example, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the first special hold number information decreases from 4 to 3 along with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the image displayed as the first hold image FG1d is the first hold image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the image displayed as the image FG1c and displayed as the first reserved image FG1c is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b. Similarly, when the first special reservation number that can be specified from the first special reservation number information decreases from 4 to 3 along with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first display image FG1b as the first display image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the hold image FG1a and the image displayed as the first hold image FG1a is deleted.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a new first hold image FG1 when the first special hold number information that can be identified from the first special hold number information increases when the first special hold number information is updated. For example, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the first special hold number information increases from 3 to 4 with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first hold image FG1 newly as the first hold image FG1d. As shown, the effect display device 25 is controlled.

  Similarly, when the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a adds the second special hold number stored in the sub control RAM 41c to the second special hold number that can be specified from the input second hold number command. The identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as second special hold number information) is updated. In addition, when the second hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the second hold image FG2 for the second special hold number that can be specified from the updated second special hold number information. The display device 25 is controlled. For example, when the second hold number command is input and the second special hold number that can be specified from the updated second special hold number information is “2”, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second hold image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the two second reserved images FG2 of FG2a and FG2b are displayed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a, when updating the second special hold number information, shifts and displays the second hold image FG2 when the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information decreases. The display of the image displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is deleted. For example, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information decreases from 2 to 1 with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the image displayed as the second hold image FG2b is the second hold The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the image FG2a and displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is deleted. On the other hand, when the second special hold count information is updated and the second special hold count that can be specified from the second special hold count information increases, the sub control CPU 41a displays a new second hold image FG2. For example, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information increases from 0 to 1 with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second hold image FG2 as a new second hold image FG2a. As shown, the effect display device 25 is controlled.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a updates the contents of the first hold number image F1 (the numerical value attached to the first hold number image F1) based on the first hold number information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the first special hold number is “2” from the first hold number information, the first hold number image F1 with “2” is displayed. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Similarly, the sub control CPU 41a updates the contents of the second hold number image F2 (numerical value attached to the second hold number image F2) based on the second hold number information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. For example, when the secondary control CPU 41a can specify that the second special hold number is “0” from the second hold number information, the second hold number image F2 with “0” is displayed. The effect display device 25 is controlled.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of a special game, a big hit notice effect may be executed for the special game being executed. When the big hit announcement effect is executed, the expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit is improved. In addition, there are a plurality of types of contents for the jackpot notice effect. Specifically, the contents of the jackpot notice effect in the present embodiment include a first effect content, a second effect content, and a third effect content. Then, when the jackpot notice effect is executed, the jackpot notice effect is executed with any one of the first effect contents to the third effect contents. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notice effect of the first effect content is executed, the notice image YG imitating the character A is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot notice effect of the content in which the character A appears is executed. The In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed, the notice image YG imitating the character B is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot notice effect of the content in which the character B appears is executed. The In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notice effect of the third effect content is executed, the notice image YG imitating the character C is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot notice effect of the content in which the character C appears is executed. The

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that a running special game will be a big hit differs depending on the contents of the big hit announcement effect. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed, the special game being executed is a big hit as compared to when the jackpot notice effect of the first effect content is executed. Expectation to be high. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notice effect of the third effect content is executed, the special game being executed becomes a big hit compared to the case where the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed. Expectation is high. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit expectation degree of the production content of the big hit announcement effect is higher in the order of “first production content <second production content <third production content”. In the present embodiment, the big hit announcement effect is started during the execution of the target special game, and ends before the target special game is ended. That is, the execution of the big hit announcement effect ends before the inter-change interval after the target special game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a big hit notice effect is executed. Incidentally, when the preview image YG displayed on the effect display device 25 is not displayed (becomes non-displayed), the execution of the jackpot notice effect ends. During the execution of the special game when the jackpot notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner accompanied by an action. Specifically, when the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an action, the character of the preview image YG performs a specific action. In addition, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the preview image YG.

Here, control related to execution of the jackpot notice effect will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a notice lottery that determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect. In the present embodiment, execution of the jackpot notice effect is determined when the notice lottery is won, while non-execution (not to execute) of the jackpot notice effect is determined when the notice lottery is not won. The winning probability of the notice lottery of the present embodiment varies depending on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the notice lottery when the big hit variation pattern is designated is higher than the winning probability of the notice lottery when the off-change pattern is designated. Further, for example, the winning probability of the notice lottery when the variation pattern with outlier reach is designated is higher than the winning probability of the notice lottery when the variation pattern without outlier reach is designated.

  In addition, when the winning lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a determines the contents of the effect of the big hit announcement effect. The sub control CPU 41a determines the contents of the effect of the big hit announcement effect according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The determination rate of each effect content of the jackpot notice effect in the present embodiment varies depending on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, determination of each content of the jackpot notice effect is made so that the degree of expectation of the jackpot notice effect of the jackpot notice effect increases in the order of “first effect content <second effect content <third effect content”. The rate is fixed. In addition, “whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect” and “the contents of the effect of the jackpot notice effect” are determined separately, but “the presence or absence of the jackpot notice effect execution” and “the contents of the effect of the jackpot notice effect” are determined by one lottery. You may comprise.

  And sub-control CPU41a controls the effect display apparatus 25 so that the big hit notice effect of the determined effect content is performed. For example, when the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the jackpot notice effect after winning the notice lottery, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the notice image YG imitating the character B is displayed. . Thereby, in the effect display device 25, the jackpot notice effect of the content in which the character B appears, that is, the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed. When the big hit notice effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the notice image YG so that the character of the notice image YG performs a specific action, that is, the notice image YG is displayed in a form involving an action. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the jackpot notice effect ends at a predetermined timing when the execution of the jackpot notice effect ends.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a flight effect may be executed during execution of a special game. The flight effect is an effect executed for a special game being executed. Unlike the jackpot notice effect, even if the flight effect is executed, the expectation that the running special game will be a big hit will not be improved. However, some players believe that when the performance is executed, the player is more likely to win a big hit than when the presentation is not executed. It is also conceivable that the sense of expectation changes depending on the player. However, in the present embodiment, for example, since the execution probability of the flight effect is not varied depending on whether it is a big hit, the flight effect does not have a big hit expectation. In the present embodiment, the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game and ends before the execution of the special game ends. In other words, the execution of the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game, and ends before the interval between fluctuations after the special game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the effect display device 25, an airplane image AP imitating an airplane is displayed, and a flight effect is executed. Incidentally, the execution of the flight effect ends when the airplane image AP displayed on the effect display device 25 is not displayed (hidden). During the execution of the special game in the case where the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an action. Specifically, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving operation, the airplane image AP is moved and displayed. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the airplane image AP.

Here, control related to execution of the flight effect will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a flight effect execution lottery that determines whether to execute the flight effect. In the present embodiment, execution of the flight effect is determined when the flight effect execution lottery is won, while non-execution (not to execute) of the flight effect is determined when the flight effect execution lottery is not won. Note that the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery may be varied according to the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, when a variation pattern associated with a time shorter than a predetermined time is designated as the variation time, the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery is designated, and the variation pattern associated with a time longer than the predetermined time is designated as the variation time It may be made lower than the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery in the case of being performed. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the big hit variation pattern is specified may be higher than the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the off-set variation pattern is specified.

  When the flight effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the flight effect is executed. Specifically, when the flight effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP is displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP is moved and displayed, that is, the airplane image AP is displayed in a mode with an operation. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the flight effect ends at a predetermined timing when the execution of the flight effect ends.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing for ending the execution of the flight effect is determined by the timing from the start of the execution of the flight effect during the execution of the special game to the end of the special game. Therefore, the flight effect in the present embodiment is not executed over a plurality of special games and ends before the inter-variation interval. That is, in the case where a pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two continuous games before and after the pre-effect is executed. Assume that the variable game is a second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, execution of a part of the display effects different from the prior effects among the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variation game is finished before the interval period. May be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an explanation effect may be executed. The execution of the commentary production is started during the execution of the special game, and ends when the comment end condition is satisfied. The comment end condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the reach effect is executed and a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time here is longer than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times determined in the fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the commentary effect may be executed across a plurality of variable games after the commentary effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the comment display image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the commentary effect is executed. The commentary image KS is an image that includes content to be commented on the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the comment image KS shown in FIG. 8 includes character information “Attention to the appearance of the character C in the jackpot notice effect!”, And attention is paid to whether the character C appears when the jackpot notice effect is executed. The content is to explain what to do. Incidentally, when the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is not displayed (not displayed), execution of the commentary effect ends. When the commentary effect is being executed during the execution of the special game, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a form involving an action. Specifically, when the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner that involves an operation, the commentary image KS is displayed while being swung up and down. On the other hand, when the commentary effect is being executed during the inter-fluctuation interval, the comment image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action. For this reason, when the commentary effect is executed during the execution of the special game and the execution of the special game ends and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the display mode of the commentary image KS is changed from the mode with motion to the motion. Switch to the stopped mode. Similarly, when the commentary effect is being executed and the interval between fluctuations ends and the execution of the next special game is started, the display mode of the commentary image KS is changed from a mode in which it is stopped without an action. It switches to the mode with operation. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the commentary image KS.

Here, control related to execution of the commentary effect will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a commentary effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute a commentary effect. If the explanation effect has already been executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the explanation effect execution lottery. In the present embodiment, execution of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is won, while non-execution (not to execute) of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is not won. Note that the winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery may be varied according to the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, when the variation pattern associated with a shorter time than the predetermined time is specified as the variation time, the winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery is designated as the variation time. It may be lower than the winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the explanation effect execution lottery when the big hit variation pattern is designated may be higher than the winning probability of the explanation effect execution lottery when the loss variation pattern is designated. When the commentary effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the commentary effect. In addition, “Existence production execution contents” and “Description production performance contents” were decided separately, but “Explain production performance contents” and “Explanation production contents” were decided by one lottery. It may be configured.

  And sub-control CPU41a controls the effect display apparatus 25 so that the commentary effect of the determined content of an effect is performed. Specifically, when the content of the commentary effect is determined after winning the commentary effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the commentary image KS corresponding to the determined effect content is displayed. . When the comment end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the commentary effect ends. During the period from the start of execution of the commentary effect to the end of execution of the commentary effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the commentary image KS while swinging up and down during the execution of the special game. In other words, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the commentary image KS is displayed in a mode involving an operation. On the other hand, during the period from the start of execution of the commentary effect until the execution of the commentary effect ends, the sub-control CPU 41a stops and displays the commentary image KS without moving up and down during the interval between fluctuations. In other words, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the commentary image KS is displayed in a stopped state without any action.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a pre-read zone effect may be executed as a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target special game is started for a special game whose execution is suspended. . As described above, in the display effect executed in the effect display device 25 as the display means in this embodiment, the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game for which execution is suspended. There is a pre-production that can be executed from the front. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-stage effect is executed, there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended compared to the case where the pre-stage effect is not executed. Expectation is improved. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to recognize that there is a possibility that there is a winning variation game among the variation games whose execution is suspended when the pre-production is executed. ing.

  When the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image different from the normal background image. That is, when execution of the prefetch zone effect is started, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is switched from the normal background image to the background image related to the prefetch zone effect. The “normal background image” here is a background image that can be specified as the normal mode when the pre-read zone effect is not executed, and the chance mode when the pre-read zone effect is not executed. A background image that can be specified, and a background image that can be specified to be in the high-probability mode when the prefetch zone effect is not executed.

  Further, the prefetch zone effects include a plurality of types of prefetch zone effects. Specifically, the prefetch zone effects in the present embodiment include a first prefetch zone effect corresponding to the first prior effect and a second prefetch zone effect corresponding to the second prior effect. When the prefetch zone effect is executed, either one of the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second prefetch zone effect is executed, there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games that are suspended as compared to the case where the first prefetch zone effect is executed. It is configured to have high expectations for what it is doing. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second preliminary presentation is executed, there is a variable game that is a hit among the variable games that are suspended as compared to the case where the first preliminary presentation is executed. High expectations for the existence. In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first prefetch zone effect is executed and the background displayed on the effect display device 25 when the second prefetch zone effect is executed. The image is different. In the following description, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed is referred to as a “first-zone background image”, and the effect when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The background image displayed on the display device 25 may be referred to as a “second zone background image”.

  In the effect display device 25 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, a special display that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pre-production is executed, the display unit performs a special display that can specify that the pre-production is being executed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display is started at a timing after the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the background image (the first zone background image and the second zone background image) related to the prefetch zone effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started, Display starts. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special display is started at the timing after the execution of the pre-production is started. In the present embodiment, the background image related to the prefetch zone effect corresponds to the prior effect image displayed when the prior effect is executed. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include a pre-effect image displayed when the pre-effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. . The first character image MJ1 displayed when the special display is performed is displayed so as to overlap the first effect image EF1. In the present embodiment, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 can be said to be special display images that are displayed when special display is performed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the effect images EF1 and EF2 can be said to be special display images that are displayed when special display is performed. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include effect images EF1 and EF2 and character images MJ1 and MJ2.

  The first effect image EF1 is an effect based on blue, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to be parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. Two first effect images EF1 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two first effect images EF1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol).

  The first effect image EF1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so that a part of the first effect image EF1 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. However, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. Further, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so that a part of the first effect image EF1 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. . However, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, at least the effect symbol in the middle row and the first effect image EF1 do not overlap with each other. Special display is performed as follows.

  The first character image MJ1 includes character information (characters) “first look-ahead zone”. The character information “first prefetch zone” is character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed, and corresponds to character information that can specify that the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. . Thus, when the first prefetch zone effect is executed and special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can specify that the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed in parallel with the changing direction of the production symbol in the production symbol game. Thus, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect design fluctuates in the effect game. In addition, the term “parallel” in the present specification means a relationship in which the extension lines do not intersect in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, for example, in addition to the relationship in which the extension lines do not intersect. Is also intended to be included. The direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is a direction in which a plurality of characters constituting the character information are arranged. In this embodiment, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters constituting the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction, and the first character image MJ1 includes The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two first character images MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two first character images MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol).

  The first character image MJ1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is such that part of the character information included in the first character image MJ1 overlaps with part of the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the first character image MJ1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. Further, in the first character image MJ1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25, part of the character information included in the first character image MJ1 overlaps with part of the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the first character image MJ1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed in the effect display device 25, it is included in at least the middle line effect symbols and the first character image MJ1 among the plurality of columns. Special display is performed so that character information does not overlap.

  When the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the first zone background image is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the special display is continuously performed.

  Further, during the execution of the special game, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is scrolled and displayed in the vertical direction. In addition, during the interval between fluctuations, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation, as in the case of executing the special game. For this reason, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the special game after the execution of the previous special game among the two consecutive special games is completed. The first character image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation continuously before the end of the previous special game during the interval between fluctuations until the start of.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the first zone background image. When the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and special display is performed on the effect display device 25.

  Further, when the first prefetch zone effect is executed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the first prefetch zone effect. Specifically, when the execution of the first prefetch zone effect is started, the speaker 18 outputs a voice “Let's go”. Further, during the execution of the first prefetch zone effect, the speaker 18 outputs the first background music. When the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, a sound related to the first look-ahead zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at a timing after the special display is performed. Specifically, after the first zone background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is started, special display is performed, and at the subsequent timing, the sound of “Let's go” is heard from the speaker. The first background music is output from the speaker 18 at a later timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed and special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2. Is done. The second character image MJ2 displayed when the special display is performed is displayed so as to overlap the second effect image EF2.

  The second effect image EF2 is an effect based on red, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to be parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. Two second effect images EF2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two second effect images EF2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol).

  The second effect image EF2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so that a part of the second effect image EF2 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. However, the second effect image EF2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. The second effect image EF2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so that a part of the second effect image EF2 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. . However, the second effect image EF2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed in the effect display device 25, the effect symbol EF2 in at least the middle row of the plurality of rows does not overlap with the second effect image EF2. Special display is performed as follows.

  The second character image MJ2 includes character information (characters) of “second prefetch zone”. The character information “second prefetch zone” is character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed, and corresponds to character information that can specify that the second prefetch zone effect is being executed. . In this way, when the second prefetch zone effect is executed and special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can specify that the second prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed in parallel with the changing direction of the production symbol in the production symbol game. Thus, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbol fluctuates in the effect game. The direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is a direction in which a plurality of characters constituting the character information are arranged. In the present embodiment, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters constituting the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction, and the second character image MJ2 The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two second character images MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two second character images MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol).

  The second character image MJ2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is such that part of the character information included in the second character image MJ2 overlaps with part of the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the second character image MJ2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. Further, in the second character image MJ2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25, part of the character information included in the second character image MJ2 overlaps with part of the effect symbol in the right column during the execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the second character image MJ2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during the execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed in the effect display device 25, it is included in at least the middle line effect symbol and the second character image MJ2 among the plurality of columns. Special display is performed so that character information does not overlap.

  Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the background image at the second zone is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the second look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the special display is continuously performed.

  Further, during the execution of the special game, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is scrolled and displayed in the vertical direction. In addition, during the interval between fluctuations, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation, as in the case of executing the special game. For this reason, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the special game after the execution of the previous special game among the two consecutive special games before and after is completed The second character image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner with a predetermined action continuously before the end of the previous special game during the inter-variation interval until the start of.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the second zone background image. When the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and special display is performed on the effect display device 25.

  Further, when the second prefetch zone effect is executed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the second prefetch zone effect. Specifically, when the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect is started, the speaker 18 outputs a sound “Okay, I'm going”. Furthermore, during the execution of the second prefetch zone effect, the speaker 18 outputs the second background music. When the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, a sound related to the second look-ahead zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at a timing after the special display is performed. Specifically, after the second zone background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect is started, a special display is performed. Is output from the speaker 18, and the second background music is output from the speaker 18 at a later timing.

  As described above, in the effect display device 25 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, a special display capable of specifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pre-production is executed, the display unit performs a special display that can specify that the pre-production is being executed.

  Further, in the effect display device 25 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed. Further, in the effect display device 25 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is displayed. That is, in this embodiment, when special display is performed, the display unit displays character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the direction in which the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed is parallel to the direction of change in the effect symbol in the effect game. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-read zone effect is being executed is displayed in parallel with the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed in parallel with the changing direction of the production symbol in the production symbol game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, “at least the middle line effect symbol among the three columns” and “the look-ahead zone effect are being executed. The special display is performed so that the “character information that can be identified” does not overlap. That is, in this embodiment, when the effect symbol game is executed and the special display is performed on the display means, the special display is performed so that at least one effect symbol of the plurality of columns and the character information do not overlap.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed and the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number, at least part of the first reservation images FG1a to FG1d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed so that the first reserved image FG1 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 overlap. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed, the special display is performed so that the first hold number image F1 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 do not overlap in the effect display device 25 regardless of the first special hold number. Done. For this reason, even if special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the first special hold number can be specified by visually recognizing the first hold number image F1. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed and the second special reservation number reaches the upper limit number, at least one of the second reservation images FG <b> 2 a to FG <b> 2 d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed so that the second reserved image FG2 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 overlap each other. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed, the special display is performed in the effect display device 25 so that the second reserved number image F2 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 do not overlap. For this reason, even if special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the second special reservation number can be specified by visually recognizing the second reservation number image F2.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed and the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number, at least part of the first reservation images FG1a to FG1d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed so that the first reserved image FG1 and the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 overlap. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed, the character information included in the first hold number image F1 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 does not overlap in the effect display device 25 regardless of the first special hold number. Special display is performed as follows. For this reason, even if special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the first special hold number can be specified by visually recognizing the first hold number image F1. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed and the second special reserved number reaches the upper limit number, at least one of the second reserved images FG <b> 2 a to FG <b> 2 d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed so that the character information included in the second reserved image FG2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 overlap. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when special display is performed, special display is performed in the effect display device 25 so that the character information included in the second reserved number image F2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 does not overlap. For this reason, even if special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the second special reservation number can be specified by visually recognizing the second reservation number image F2.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 regardless of which of the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect is executed. Displayed on the right. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 (included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2) regardless of which of the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect is executed. Character information) is displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed is the special display position on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The display position is the same as the display position. Thus, in the present embodiment, the display position where the special display is performed on the display unit when the first preliminary presentation is executed is the special display on the display unit when the second preliminary presentation is executed. The display position is the same.

  Further, when the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the background image related to the prefetch zone effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval, and the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the pre-read zone effect is being executed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the special display is continuously performed. That is, in the case where a pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two continuous games before and after the pre-effect is executed. Assume that the variable game is a second variable game. At this time, in this embodiment, in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variation game to the start of the execution of the second variation game, the pre-production is continuously performed before the end of the first variation game. In addition, special display is continuously performed before the end of the first variation game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variation game to the start of the execution of the second variation game, the prior effect image is continuously displayed from before the end of the first variation game. In this case, the pre-effect is continuously executed, and the special display image is continuously displayed on the display means before the end of the first variation game, so that the special display is continuously performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a form involving a predetermined operation. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the inter-variation interval, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner with a predetermined action, as in the case of executing the special game. For this reason, in the case where the pre-read zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the subsequent special game is started after the execution of the previous special game among the two consecutive special games before and after. The character images MJ1 and MJ2 continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation continuously before the end of the previous special game during the interval between fluctuations. That is, in the case where a pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two continuous games before and after the pre-effect is executed. Assume that the variable game is a second variable game. At this time, in this embodiment, the special display image continues to be predetermined before the end of the first variation game in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variation game to the start of the execution of the second variation game. It continues to be displayed on the display means in a mode involving the operation. The case where the prefetch zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games can be said to be the case where the prefetch zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the period from the start of the prefetch zone effect until the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends. The special display may be temporarily interrupted during the special game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pre-read zone effect may be promoted during the execution of the special game, and the special display may be temporarily interrupted with the promotion. In the present embodiment, the case where the prefetch zone effect is promoted during the execution of the special game means that the prefetch zone effect is the first prefetch zone when the first prefetch zone effect is already being executed during the execution of the special game. This means that the pre-read zone effect is promoted by switching from the effect to the second pre-read zone effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect while the reach effect is being executed and the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display may be temporarily interrupted during execution of a specific effect (for example, an effect in which a movable body operates or an effect in transition from a normal reach effect to a super reach effect). .

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-read zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the period from the start of the pre-read zone effect until the execution of the pre-read zone effect ends. The special display is not interrupted during the interval between fluctuations. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case where the preliminary presentation is executed over a plurality of variable games, the fluctuation is included in the period from the execution of the preliminary presentation to the end of execution of the preliminary presentation. The special display may be temporarily interrupted during the game execution, while the special display is not interrupted during the interval period between the variable games.

  Further, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the prefetch zone effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the speaker, when the preliminary presentation is executed, the sound related to the preliminary presentation is output. When the prefetch zone effect is executed, a sound related to the prefetch zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at a timing after the special display is performed. That is, in this embodiment, when a pre-production is performed, the output of the sound regarding a pre-production is started at the timing after a special display is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect. When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the output of the sound related to the prefetch zone effect is stopped and the sound related to the reach effect is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, the special display performed before the reach effect is executed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 without outputting the sound related to the pre-read zone effect output before the execution of the reach effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is executed is continued on the display means during the execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker without outputting the sound related to the prior effect that was output before the execution of the reach effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, the sound related to the pre-read zone effect is output during the execution of the reach effect and before the reach effect is executed, and the pre-read zone effect. The sound relating to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 at any time when no sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the sound related to the pre-effect and the sound related to the pre-effect are output during the execution of the reach effect. The sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker at any time when is not output.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the reach effect is executed when the pre-read zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the special display is continuously performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is executed is continuously performed during the execution of the reach effect. As described above, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, at least a part of the period during which the reach effect is executed while the reach effect is being executed and the prefetch zone effect is being executed. During the period, special display is performed on the display means. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the reach effect is being executed, and the reach effect is executed during the execution of the prior effect. In at least a part of the period, special display is performed on the display means.

  The special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is the same as the special display mode before the reach effect is executed. Therefore, even if the execution of the reach effect is started when the special display is performed, the special display mode does not change. Incidentally, the state of the special display before the execution of the reach effect is the state of the special display when the special display is performed when the execution of the pre-read zone effect is started (the special display accompanying the execution of the prior effect is performed). This is the same as the special display mode when the display is performed. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display mode during the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started, the execution of the prefetch zone effect is being executed, This is the same as the special display mode when it is performed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect, the execution of the advance effect, and the execution of the reach effect is performed when the special display is performed along with the execution of the prior effect. This is the same as the special display mode.

  Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect during execution of the first prefetch zone effect. In the pachinko machine 10, the pre-read zone effect changes from the first pre-read zone effect to the second pre-read zone effect before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. You may be promoted. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the reach effect is being executed and the first prefetch zone effect is being executed, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect. When the pre-read zone effect is promoted, the special display is temporarily interrupted, and the first zone background image is switched to the second zone background image. In the following description, it may be shown that the prefetch zone effect is promoted that the prefetch zone effect is promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is temporarily interrupted when the prefetch zone effect is promoted, the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the promotion notification effect is executed. By executing the promotion notification effect, it is notified that the prefetch zone effect is promoted.

  When the pre-read zone effect is promoted, after the display of the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 is finished and the special display is temporarily interrupted, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are effect-displayed. It is displayed on the device 25. Even if the prefetch zone effect is promoted, the display position where the special display is performed is the same. On the other hand, the effect image is switched from the first effect image EF1 to the second effect image EF2, and the character image is switched from the first character image MJ1 to the second character image MJ2.

  That is, in this embodiment, after the promotion, when the first presentation is promoted to the second preliminary presentation before the first presentation symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the presentation game, and during the execution of the first preliminary presentation. The special display mode is partly different from the special display mode when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first preliminary presentation. In this embodiment, when the reach effect is being executed and the first effect is promoted from the first advance effect to the second prior effect while the first effect is being executed, the special display during the reach effect is displayed. The aspect is partially different from the aspect of the special display when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first pre-production.

  On the other hand, when the first look-ahead zone effect is not promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. The special display mode does not change. Therefore, if the pre-read zone effect is not promoted during execution of the first look-ahead zone effect before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game, the first effect design is temporarily stopped. The mode of the previous special display is the same as the mode of the special display when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect.

  Similarly, when the reach effect is being executed and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and the pre-read zone effect is not promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect, a special display mode during the reach effect is being executed Does not change. Therefore, if the prefetch zone effect is not promoted during the execution of the reach effect and the prefetch zone effect is not promoted, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is that the first prefetch zone effect is executed. This is the same as the special display mode when special display is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is being executed and the first effect is not promoted from the first advance effect to the second prior effect during the execution of the first advance effect, the special during the reach effect is being executed. The display mode is the same as the special display mode when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first preliminary presentation.

Here, control related to execution of the prefetch zone effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the input pre-read command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies which of the first special game and the second special game the input prefetch command corresponds to, and determines the prefetch command and the second corresponding to the first special game. Separately from the prefetch command corresponding to the special game, it is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a stores the pre-read command storage order in the sub-control RAM 41c according to the first special hold number or the second special hold number that can be specified from the pre-read command.

  When a prefetch command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery that determines whether to perform a prefetch zone effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when a pre-read command classified into any one of the pre-read commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is input when not controlled to the certain change state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when a pre-read command classified into any one of the pre-read commands SC2, SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input while being controlled to the certain change state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when controlled to the probable change state, even if the big hit game is not controlled after the big hit game has been controlled, the target of the prefetch zone effect (execution target) And not. In the present embodiment, execution of the pre-read zone effect is determined when the zone effect execution lottery is won, while execution of the pre-read zone effect is not determined when the zone effect execution lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is larger than the case where the special game that is the execution target of the pre-read zone effect is a big hit, and the special game that is the execution target of the pre-read zone effect is out of place. It is high. For example, in the case where the probability variation state is not controlled, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is any one of the prefetch commands SC2, SC5, and SC6 when a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC7 or the prefetch command SC8 is input. It is higher than when a prefetch command to be classified is entered. In addition, when the probability change state is controlled, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is the prefetching classified as the prefetching command SC2 when the prefetching command classified into any one of the prefetching commands SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input. It is higher than when a command is entered. In the following description, the special game that is the target (execution target) of the prefetch zone effect may be referred to as a “prefetch target game”.

  Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery while the prefetch zone effect is being executed, that is, when the prefetch zone effect is already being executed. In addition, when controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game is input, while a prefetch command corresponding to the first special game. When the is input, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to be in the low base state, the zone effect execution lottery may be performed when the prefetch command corresponding to the first special game is input, while the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game. When the is input, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the prefetch command that can specify that the reach effect is executed is already stored. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command classified into any one of the pre-read commands SC2 to SC8 is stored when being controlled to the certain change state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command classified into any one of the pre-read commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is stored, when not controlled to the certain change state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command corresponding to the 90th to 110th special game is input after being controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game is finished. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when a pre-read command is input, that is, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the zone effect execution lottery is restricted, and the start of execution of the pre-read zone effect is restricted. May be.

  When the zone effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a determines the prefetch zone effect to be executed from the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect. In the present embodiment, when the prefetch target game is a big hit, the ratio of determining the second prefetch zone effect is higher than when the prefetch target game is lost. For example, when the pre-read command classified into the pre-read command SC7 or the pre-read command SC8 is input, or when the pre-read command classified as any one of the pre-read commands SC2, SC5, SC6 is input when not controlled to the certain change state. The ratio of determining the second look-ahead zone effect is higher than that. In addition, when controlled to the certain change state, when a prefetch command classified into any one of the prefetch commands SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input, the first prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC2 is input. 2 The ratio of determining the look-ahead zone effect is high.

  After deciding to execute the prefetch zone effect, the sub control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter referred to as zone effect information) that can specify the prefetch zone effect to be executed in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores in the sub control RAM 41c information (hereinafter, referred to as prefetch target information) that can specify the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the prefetch zone effect. Based on the prefetch target information, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the prefetch target game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a starts execution of the prefetch zone effect that can be specified from the zone effect information when the change pattern designation command is input and the prefetch zone effect is not executed. For example, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first zone background image is displayed as the background image. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a displays the character information included in the first character image MJ1 by scrolling in the vertical direction, that is, the first character image MJ1 is displayed in a mode with a predetermined operation. Next, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the first background music is output after controlling the speaker 18 so that the sound of “Let's go” is output.

  Similarly, when the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second zone background image is displayed as the background image. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the character information included in the second character image MJ2 by scrolling in the vertical direction, that is, the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode with a predetermined operation. In addition, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the second background music is output after controlling the speaker 18 so as to output the sound “Okay, Ikuzo”.

  In addition, during execution of the prefetch zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a promotion lottery that determines whether to promote the prefetch zone effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a promotion lottery while the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed. For example, when the change pattern designation command is input during execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the promotion lottery. In the present embodiment, when the promotion lottery is won, promotion of the prefetch zone effect is determined, while when the promotion lottery is not won, promotion of the prefetch zone effect is not determined. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is higher when the prefetch target game is a big hit than when the prefetch target game is out of play. For example, when not controlled to the probability change state, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is determined based on the prefetch command SC2 when the prefetch command that triggered the prefetch zone effect is a prefetch command SC7 or prefetch command SC8. , SC5, and SC6, it is higher than the case of a prefetch command classified into any one of them. Further, in the case where the probability variation state is controlled, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is a prefetch command in which the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the prefetch zone effect is classified into any one of the prefetch commands SC3, SC5, and SC7. This is higher than the case of the prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC2. Incidentally, the prefetch zone effect in the present embodiment may be continuously executed even after the prefetch target game ends, but the prefetch target information is erased after the prefetch target game is over. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted during the period from the start of the prefetch zone effect to the end of the prefetch target game. Note that the fact that the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even after the prefetch target game is over will be described later.

  If the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the prefetch zone effect to be promoted at a predetermined timing. When the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the zone effect information to information that can specify the second look-ahead zone effect. For example, when any one of the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the timing before the first effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the effect game and the timing during the reach effect execution. Control is performed so that the prefetch zone effect is promoted at any one of the timings. In addition, when one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the pre-read zone effect is promoted at a timing before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. To control. When controlling so that the pre-read zone effect is promoted, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are not displayed. To do. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the output of the first background music output from the speaker 18 is stopped. And sub-control CPU41a controls the effect display apparatus 25 so that a cut-in image is displayed, and performs a promotion alerting | reporting effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second zone background image is displayed as the background image. After that, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the character information included in the second character image MJ2 by scrolling in the vertical direction, that is, the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode with a predetermined operation. In addition, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound “Now, I will go” is output. Further, in the case of performing control so that the pre-read zone effect is promoted at a timing before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a sound of “Now, Ikuzo”. After controlling the speaker 18 as described above, the speaker 18 is controlled so that the second background music is output. However, when controlling so that the pre-read zone effect is promoted at the timing during the execution of the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound of “Now, Ikuzo” is output, The speaker 18 is not controlled so that the second background music is output, and the speaker 18 is controlled so that the sound related to the reach effect is continuously output.

  Further, during the change interval during execution of the prefetch zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 and the speaker 18 in the same manner as during execution of the special game. For example, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the background image for the first zone as the background image as in the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above. When the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are the same as during the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first character image MJ1 is displayed in a form with a predetermined action, as in the special game before the inter-change interval. Further, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to output the first background music as in the special game before the change interval. 18 is controlled.

  When the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second zone time background image as the background image, as in the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above. When the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are the same as during the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled to be displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode with a predetermined action, as in the special game before the inter-change interval. Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a makes a speaker so that the second background music is output as in the special game before the change interval. 18 is controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the prefetch zone effect when the precondition for the prefetch zone effect is satisfied. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a background image corresponding to the effect mode during stay is displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are not displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that background music corresponding to the effect mode during stay is output. Thus, in the present embodiment, the prefetch zone effect corresponding to the pre-effect is ended when the end condition is satisfied. In addition, when performing control to end the execution of the pre-read zone effect, the sub control CPU 41a deletes the zone effect information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Incidentally, when the pre-read target game ends, regardless of whether the pre-read zone effect end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-read target information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, the pre-read target information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, but the zone effect information is stored. The pre-read zone effect continues after the pre-read target game. It corresponds to the case where it is executed.

Here, the end condition of the prefetch zone effect will be described.
The prefetch zone effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may end with the end of the prefetch target game, or may end after the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-reading target game is out of play, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuous lottery to determine whether to continue the pre-read zone effect. Then, when the continuous lottery is won, the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the end condition for ending the first prefetch zone effect and the end condition for ending the second prefetch zone effect are all common. Therefore, the end condition that becomes the end trigger of the first prefetch zone effect is the same as the end condition that becomes the end trigger of the second prefetch zone effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the end condition that becomes the end trigger of the first pre-effect is the same as the end condition that becomes the end trigger of the second pre-effect.

  In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of end conditions for the prefetch zone effect. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of end conditions as the precondition end conditions. The precondition for the prefetch zone effect includes a precondition to be satisfied when the prefetch target game and the special game after the game are finished. Further, the pre-read zone effect end condition includes an end condition that is always satisfied when a condition for satisfying the end condition is satisfied after the pre-read target game (when a specific condition is satisfied). In addition, the end condition for the prefetch zone effect may be satisfied or not satisfied even when the condition for satisfying the end condition is satisfied after the prefetch target game (when the non-specific condition is satisfied). There is. An end condition that may or may not hold even if the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game is satisfied when the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game and the winning lottery is won. On the other hand, it is an end condition that is not satisfied when the falling lottery is not won. In the following description, an end condition that is satisfied when the prefetch target game and the special game after the game are ended may be referred to as “first type end condition”. In the following description, the end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied after the prefetch target game is “second type end condition”, and is satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied after the prefetch target game. An end condition that may or may not hold may be indicated as a “third type end condition”. In the present embodiment, the second type end condition and the third type end condition correspond to the second end condition. In the present embodiment, the second type of end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied corresponds to the specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the non-specific condition is satisfied, the third type of end condition, which is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied, is satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. This corresponds to a non-specific end condition that may or may not hold.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends just before the end of the special game when the first type end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied, execution of the prefetch zone effect ends immediately after the start of the special game. Here, “immediately before the end of the special game” may be the timing after the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed and before the effect symbols in all rows are confirmed and stopped. In addition, the timing may be a predetermined time before the effect symbols of all rows are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the term “immediately after the start of the special game” here may be a timing before the effect symbols of all the rows are displayed in a variable manner, or a timing after the elapse of a predetermined time since the start of the special game. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the first type of ending condition includes an eleventh ending condition that is established when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is a big hit, and the prefetch target game or prefetch. There is a twelfth end condition established when the special game after the target game is out of play and the continuous lottery is not won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the eleventh end condition is satisfied when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is a big hit. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game may be a big hit before the prefetch target game is executed (before the prefetch target game). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the prefetch zone effect for the first special game for which execution is suspended, the execution of the second special game, which is a big hit, is suspended, and the big hit is made before the prefetch target game. When the second special game is executed, the special game may be a big hit before the prefetch target game is executed. Thus, even if the special game is a big hit before the pre-reading target game is executed, the eleventh end condition is satisfied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the execution of the pre-reading zone effect ends. . The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the pre-read zone effect when the special game is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the prefetch target game is a special game that is a big hit is the first condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a variable game that wins. Corresponds to the end condition.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the twelfth end condition can be satisfied when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is lost. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the twelfth end condition is satisfied when the prefetch target game is out of play and the continuous lottery is not won. The sub-control CPU 41a performs continuous lottery when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is lost. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the pre-reading zone effect when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is out of play and the winning lottery is not won. On the other hand, when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is lost and the sub-control CPU 41a wins the continuous lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading zone effect until the end condition of the pre-reading zone effect is satisfied. Do not perform control to end. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the pre-reading target game is out of place, when the continuous lottery is won, the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the second type of end condition includes a twenty-first end condition, a twenty-second end condition, a twenty-third end condition, and a twenty-fourth end condition.
The twenty-first end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition “a special game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed” is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed after the prefetching target game, that is, when the reach effect is executed and the game ends, the 21st end condition is satisfied. When the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the prefetch zone effect when the change pattern designation command capable of specifying any one of the change patterns HP3 and HP4 is input. Control to end the.

  The 22nd end condition is satisfied when the condition that “the special game is executed and a special game to which 8R big hit game (8R probability variable big hit game / 8R non-probable big hit game) is given is executed” is satisfied. This is an end condition. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the prefetching target game, when the first special game is a big hit and an 8R big hit game is awarded, the 22nd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game, and the second big hit symbol or the third big hit When a symbol command that can identify a special symbol classified as a symbol is input, control for terminating the execution of the prefetch zone effect is performed. As described above, the specific condition in this embodiment is satisfied when the first special game that is a specific type of variable game is executed, and when the 8R big hit that is a predetermined type is achieved. There are conditions. In this way, when the first special game is a specific type of variable game, the second special game corresponds to a non-specific type of variable game.

  The twenty-third end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition “a special game to which a 3R big hit game (3R probability variable big hit game / 3R non-probable big hit game) is given is executed” is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the prefetching target game, when the special game is a big hit and the 3R big hit game is awarded, the 23rd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continued and executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the symbol command that can specify a special symbol classified as the fourth big hit symbol or the fifth big hit symbol, Control to end the execution of the effect.

  The twenty-fourth end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition “after the big hit game, the 89th special game is executed after being controlled to the probable change state” is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the pre-fetch target game, when the number of special games executed without being a big hit after being controlled to the probable state after the big hit game has reached 89 times, the 24th end condition is satisfied To do. When the pre-reading zone effect is continued and executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the pre-reading zone effect when the value of the number-of-games information in the sub-control RAM 41c reaches “89”. Do. As described above, the specific condition in the present embodiment includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the certain change state in which the predetermined game state is achieved reaches 89, which is the predetermined number. .

As shown in FIG. 11C, the third type of termination condition includes a thirty-first termination condition and a thirty-second termination condition.
The thirty-first end condition is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition “a special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed” is satisfied. Specifically, the thirty-first end condition is satisfied when the falling lottery is won in the case where the condition that “the special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed” is satisfied, and the winning lottery is not won. This is an end condition that is not satisfied. In the pachinko machine 10, after the pre-read target game, when a special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed, that is, when the reach effect is not executed and the falling lottery is won. In this case, the thirty-first end condition is satisfied. When the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a falling lottery when a variation pattern designation command that can identify one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is input. When the falling lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the prefetch zone effect.

  The thirty-second end condition is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition “a special game to which a 10R jackpot game is awarded is satisfied” is satisfied. Specifically, the thirty-second end condition is satisfied when the falling lottery is won in the case where the condition that “a special game with 10R big hit game is executed” is satisfied, and the winning lottery is not won. This is an end condition that is not satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the pre-reading target game, when the special game becomes a big hit and a 10R big hit game is awarded, and when the falling lottery is won, the thirty-second end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a falling lottery when a symbol command capable of specifying a special symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is input. When the falling lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the prefetch zone effect.

  As described above, when the pre-read target game is a special game that is out of play, when the continuous lottery is won and the pre-read zone effect is continuously executed even after the special game ends, Execution of the prefetch zone effect ends when the three types of end conditions are satisfied. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation game that is the target of the pre-production is a variation game that is out of play, if the pre-production is continuously executed after the end of the variation game, the second end condition is satisfied. As a result, the execution of the pre-production is finished.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-read zone effect is continued after the pre-read target game, when a special game that is out of play is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game When the reach is formed, the 21st end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-read zone effect continues to be executed after the pre-read target game, when a special game that is out of play is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game If no reach is formed, the thirty-first termination condition can be satisfied. In other words, in this embodiment, when the variation game is lost and the reach is formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variation game, the specific condition is satisfied, while the variation game is lost. If the reach is not formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variable game, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

Here, based on FIG. 12A to FIG. 12D, FIG. 13A to FIG. 13D, and FIG. 14A to FIG. An aspect is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 12A, during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game. In addition, it is assumed that the game ball enters the first start opening 26, the execution of the first special game is suspended, and the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect for the execution target of the first special game is determined. Note that the prefetch target game will be described as being out of place. In addition, when the execution of the first special game is put on hold and the first special hold number becomes “2”, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold images FG1a and FG1b. In addition, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold number image F1 with “2” attached thereto. Incidentally, when the second special hold number at this time is “0”, the second hold image FG2 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the second hold number image F2 with “0” is displayed. Is done.

  When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a form involving an operation. Since the flight effect ends during the execution of the special game, the airplane image AP is not displayed during the execution of the special game. Furthermore, when the big hit notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a specific operation. Since the big hit announcement effect ends during the execution of the special game, the announcement image YG is hidden during the execution of the special game.

  And as shown in FIG.12 (b), when a special game is complete | finished, the production | presentation symbol of all the lines which were temporarily stopped and displayed in the production | presentation game will be displayed on a fixed stop. In addition, when the game ball enters the first start port 26 again during the inter-fluctuation interval after the special game ends and the execution of the first special game is put on hold, thereby the first special hold number becomes “3”. In the effect display device 25, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1c are displayed, and the first reserved number image F1 with “3” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second display number image F2 with “0” is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. Also, since the airplane image AP that was displayed when the flight effect was executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the special game ends, The airplane image AP is not displayed on the display device 25. Similarly, the notice image YG that was displayed when the jackpot notice effect was executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the end of the special game. The notice image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the number of first special games whose execution is suspended as the execution of the special game is started is increased. In order to decrease by one, the first display images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first reservation number image F1 with “2” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second display number image F2 with “0” is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. When the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is determined, so that the effect display device 25 displays the first zone background image and the first look-ahead zone effect. Execution starts. Thereafter, the effect display device 25 displays the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1, and performs special display. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed so as to be parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two displayed first character images MJ1. The character information is displayed so as to overlap each of the left and right effect symbols. Furthermore, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. In addition, after the special display is performed, the sound of “Let's go” is output from the speaker 18, and then the first background music is output from the speaker 18. When the execution of the commentary effect is started during the execution of the special game, the comment display image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a form involving an operation.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (d), when the effect symbols of all the rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game before the special game is finished, the effect symbols of all the rows are temporarily stopped and displayed. When the flight effect is completed at the timing, the aircraft image AP is not displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. In addition, when the commentary effect is continuously executed, the comment image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. In addition, during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, when the effect symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed in the effect symbols of the left column and the right column, respectively. They are displayed so as to overlap. At this time, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. Incidentally, during the execution of the special game, when the execution of the special game is not newly held, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold images FG1a and FG1b, and the first hold number image F1 with “2” attached thereto. And the second reserved number image F2 to which “0” is attached is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols of all the columns that have been temporarily stopped are displayed in a fixed stop state. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is finished and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the production symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped as the special game is finished are continuously displayed and confirmed and stopped. Even after the special game is over and after the interval between fluctuations, the effect display device 25 continues to display the first zone background image. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the interval between fluctuations is reached, the comment image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, the comment image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action. In this way, the comment image KS that is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with movement during the special game is stopped in a mode that does not involve movement during the interval between changes after the special game ends. Is displayed. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly put on hold during the inter-fluctuation interval, the first hold images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first hold number image F1 with “2” attached thereto and A second reserved number image F2 to which “0” is attached is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the prefetch target game is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended is reduced by one when the execution of the special game is started. Therefore, the first display image FG1a is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first reservation number image F1 with “1” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second display number image F2 with “0” is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. The effect display device 25 continues to display the first zone background image, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a form involving an operation. Further, when the big hit announcement effect is executed, the announcement image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a specific operation. When the commentary effect is continuously executed, the comment image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. As described above, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an action during the execution of the next special game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13C, during the execution of the prefetch target game, the execution of the reach effect is started when the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped. The effect display device 25 continues to display the first zone background image, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. On the other hand, when the execution of the reach effect is started, the first background music is not output from the speaker 18 and a sound related to the reach effect is output. Further, when the execution of the flight effect is finished, the airplane image AP is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Furthermore, when the execution of the jackpot notice effect is finished, the notice image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the reach effect is started. Further, when the execution of the commentary effect is finished, the comment image KS is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not put on hold until the reach presentation is started while the prefetch target game is running, the first display image FG1a is displayed on the presentation display device 25, and “1 The first reservation number image F1 with “” and the second reservation number image F2 with “0” are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the promotion lottery is won and it is determined that the prefetch zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is The background image is switched from the 1st zone background image to the 2nd zone background image, and is promoted from the first lookahead zone effect to the second lookahead zone effect. When the pre-read zone effect is promoted, the effect display device 25 executes the promotion notification effect. The promotion notification effect is executed at a timing before the second zone background image is displayed. In this way, the promotion notification effect is executed before being promoted to the second prefetch zone effect when the prefetch zone effect is promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect. When the prefetch zone effect is promoted, the effect display device 25 hides the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 and temporarily stops special display, and then temporarily displays the second effect image EF2. The second character image MJ2 is displayed and special display is performed again. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed so as to be parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two displayed second character images MJ2. The character information is displayed so as to overlap each of the left and right effect symbols. Furthermore, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving an operation. Further, when the pre-read zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the speaker 18 outputs the sound “Okay, Ikuzo”, but the speaker 18 does not output the second background music and the reach effect A sound about is output.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the pre-read target game is out of play and the continuous lottery is not won, the execution of the reach effect is finished and the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped. Since the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends before the effect display device 25, the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is displayed on the effect display device 25 without displaying the second zone background image. Further, as the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are not displayed. By the way, even if the pre-read target game is a big hit, when the eleventh end condition is satisfied, the pre-reading is performed before the execution of the reach effect is finished and the effect symbols of all rows are confirmed and stopped. Since the execution of the zone effect ends, the effect display device 25 does not display the second zone background image, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the pre-reading target game is out of order and the continuous lottery is won, the execution of the reach effect ends and the effect symbols of all the columns are displayed in a fixed stop state. Even so, the effect display device 25 continues to display the background image in the second zone, and the second look-ahead zone effect continues to be executed. At this time, special display is continuously performed on the effect display device 25 by continuously displaying the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed second character images MJ2 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left and right columns, respectively. Furthermore, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Further, since the second background music is output from the speaker 18 after the reach effect is finished, when the reach effect is finished and the effect symbols of all the columns are displayed in a fixed stop state, the speaker 18 outputs the second background music. Background music is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the case where the next special game is executed, when neither the second type end condition nor the third type end condition is satisfied, the effect display device 25 displays The second zone background image is continuously displayed, and the second prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Further, special display is continuously performed on the effect display device 25 by continuously displaying the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed second character images MJ2 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left and right columns, respectively. Furthermore, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Further, the second background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Incidentally, when the special game corresponding to the effect game shown in FIG. 14C is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended as the execution of the special game is started is one. Therefore, the first hold image FG1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first hold number image F1 with “0” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second display number image F2 with “0” is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the next special game is executed, the execution of the prefetch zone effect is ended when the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image in the second zone but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. Further, as the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are not displayed. Incidentally, when the special game corresponding to the effect game shown in FIG. 14D is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended as the execution of the special game is started is one. Therefore, the first hold image FG1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first hold number image F1 with “0” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second display number image F2 with “0” is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25.

  As described above, when the pre-read target game is a special game that is a big hit, the timing at which the eleventh end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-read zone production is ended is when the pre-read target game is a special game that is out of place. This is a timing before the timing at which the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends when the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation game targeted for the pre-production is a variation game that is a hit, the timing at which the first end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-production is completed is the target of the pre-production. When the variation game is a variation game, the timing is before the timing at which the second end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-production is ended.

Hereinafter, the effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) When the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed, the effect display device 25 as the display unit performs a special display that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Thereby, even if the pre-read zone effect is executed and the execution of the pre-read zone effect is not noticed, the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, thereby making it easy to notice the execution of the pre-read zone effect. It becomes easy to improve interest. Further, even if the user is aware of the execution of the pre-read zone effect, the special display can recognize that the effect being executed is the pre-read zone effect, and it is easy to improve the interest. And it becomes possible to improve interest more efficiently by becoming easy to improve interest.

  (2) When special display is performed, the effect display device 25 as a display means displays character information that can specify that the pre-read zone effect (pre-effect) is being executed. The direction in which the character information is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game (effect symbol game). Thus, by displaying the character information in a direction parallel to the direction of variation of the effect symbol in the effect game, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort with respect to the layout in the effect display device 25, and display the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game. Character information displayed by special display can be easily recognized by a player who is visually recognizing. As a result, it is possible to effectively notice the execution of the prefetch zone effect, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (3) When an effect game (effect symbol game) is executed and special display is performed, character information displayed when at least one line of effect symbols and a special display among a plurality of columns are displayed overlaps. Special display is performed so that it does not become. As a result, even when the effect game is being executed, special display is performed in a situation where the player can visually recognize at least one line of the effect symbols, and the effect game cannot be visually recognized by the special display. Can be prevented from being enjoyed.

  (4) For example, when it is configured to start execution of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) after the special display is started, or when the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started and when the special display is started If they are the same, attention is paid to the start of special display, and attention to the start of execution of the prefetch zone effect may be hindered. Therefore, the special display is started at the timing after the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing the special display from obstructing attention to the start of execution of the prefetch zone effect.

  (5) The inter-fluctuation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the pre-read zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed ( In the interval period), the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed before the end of the previous special game, and the special display is continuously performed before the previous special game is ended. As described above, when the pre-read zone effect is executed over two special games, the special display is continuously performed over the two special games, so that the two variable games are straddled. The player can recognize that the pre-read zone effect is continuously executed by continuing the special display. For this reason, for example, it is possible to suppress misunderstanding that the pre-reading zone effect is ended because special display is not temporarily performed in the interval between fluctuations.

  On the other hand, a flight effect executed by the effect display device 25 during execution of the previous special game among two consecutive special games before and after the pre-read zone effect is executed (part of the display effect different from the pre-effect). Execution ends before the inter-variation interval. In this way, the execution of the flight effect ends before the inter-fluctuation interval, so that the player can recognize the “end of special game”. In particular, pachinko gaming machines are often configured to have a higher jackpot expectation as the variation time of a special game is longer. For this reason, if the variation time of the special game is shown to be long, there is a possibility that the expectation degree of jackpot held by the player becomes too high. However, by recognizing the break of “the end of the special game”, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessively high expectation degree of jackpot.

  (6) The inter-fluctuation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the consecutive two special games before and after the pre-read zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed ( In the interval period), the pre-read zone effect is continuously executed by continuously displaying the background image (pre-effect image) related to the pre-read zone effect. In addition, in the inter-fluctuation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect image EF1, EF2 and character images MJ1 and MJ2 (special display images) are continuously displayed, so that special display is continuously performed. Furthermore, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed, the explanation image KS is displayed. Displayed continuously. In this way, when the pre-read zone effect is executed over two special games, the special display is also continuously performed over the two special games, so the pre-read zone over the two special games. It is possible to make the player recognize that the effect is continuously executed by continuing the special display. For this reason, for example, it is possible to suppress misunderstanding that the pre-reading zone effect is ended because special display is not temporarily performed in the interval between fluctuations.

  Further, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the pre-read zone effect is executed, the character images MJ1, MJ2 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 (display means) in a mode with a predetermined operation. On the other hand, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the consecutive two special games before and after the pre-read zone effect is executed, It continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action. Thus, in the interval between fluctuations, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation, so that the sense of discomfort is suppressed and the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Can be recognized by the player. On the other hand, in the interval between fluctuations, the commentary image KS is displayed in a stopped state without any action, so that the player can recognize the “end of special game”. In particular, if the variation time of a special game is prolonged in a pachinko machine, there is a possibility that the big hit expectation that the player will have will be too high, but by recognizing the break of `` end of special game '' It can be suppressed that the expectation degree of jackpot held by the player becomes too high.

  (7) When the first look-ahead zone effect (first advance effect) is executed, the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 and the second look-ahead zone effect (second advance effect) are executed. If the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 is different, it is difficult to know where to expect the execution of the pre-read zone effect while confirming the display position. In this case, there is an increased possibility that the player will not notice the execution of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect). However, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, a special display is performed on the effect display device 25, and when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 performs a special display. The display position is the same. Thereby, the attention with respect to execution of prefetch zone production can be heightened effectively, and the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

  (8) If the special display is interrupted in the interval between fluctuations (interval period between fluctuation games), the pre-read zone effect (preliminary effect) seems to have ended, and there is a risk that the interest will be reduced. is there. However, by preventing the special display from being interrupted in the interval between fluctuations, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered. Even if the pre-read zone effect is being executed, the special display on the effect display device 25 (display means) may interfere with the execution of other effects while the special game is being executed. By providing a case where the special display is temporarily interrupted during the execution period, it is possible to suppress the special display from impeding the execution of other effects.

  (9) Even during the execution of the reach effect, the special display is performed in at least a part of the period during which the reach effect is executed. Thereby, even when the reach effect is being executed, it is possible to recognize that the pre-read zone effect (preliminary effect) is being executed by performing the special display, so that the reach effect can be further enjoyed. Can do.

  (10) For example, if the state of the special display is different from the state of the special display when the special display is performed in conjunction with the execution of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) during the execution of the reach effect, something The player may be confused by the occurrence of this event. However, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is the same as the special display mode when the special display is performed in accordance with the execution of the prefetch zone effect. Thereby, it can suppress that a player is perplexed by the change of the aspect of a special display.

  (11) For example, during the execution of the reach effect, the special display is performed when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect (first advance effect). Otherwise, there is a risk of misunderstanding as if the look-ahead zone effect was promoted due to a change in the special display mode. However, when the first look-ahead zone effect is not promoted to the second look-ahead zone effect that has a higher jackpot expectation than the first look-ahead zone effect, the special display mode during the reach effect is assumed to be the same. Thereby, it can suppress that a player misunderstands by the change of the aspect of a special display.

  (12) When the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed, a special display that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is performed on the effect display device 25 (display means), and the prefetch zone Sound related to the performance is output from the speaker 18. In this way, when the pre-read zone effect is executed, in addition to the special display being performed, the sound related to the pre-read zone effect is output. It is possible to entertain the player from the eyes and ears by the sound related to the display and the pre-reading zone effect, and to improve the interest.

  (13) If the special display is performed before the execution of the reach effect, the special display is continuously performed even during the execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, even if the sound related to the pre-read zone effect is output before the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect. If the sound related to the reach production that is output when the pre-read zone production is not executed during the execution of the reach production, the player may mistakenly think that another reach production has been executed, for example, a big hit. There is a possibility that it may be thought that it has been informed definitely. However, even if a sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect, thereby causing the player to misunderstand. Can be suppressed.

  (14) When the pre-read zone effect is executed, output of a sound relating to the pre-read zone effect is started at a timing after the special display is performed. The player recognizes that “the look-ahead zone effect is being executed” based on the information that comes from the eyes that “the special display has been performed”, and then “the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output” It is possible to recognize again that “the look-ahead zone effect is being executed” based on the information that comes from the ear.

  (15) Since there are a plurality of end conditions that trigger the end of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect), the end of the prefetch zone effect can have various variations. By the way, in the case where the variation of the start of execution of the prefetch zone effect is increased, the interest can be improved by noting how execution of the prefetch zone effect is started. On the other hand, when increasing the variation of the end of execution of the pre-read zone effect, attention can be paid to how the pre-read zone effect that has already been executed ends, and the interest can be improved. Thus, by increasing the variation of the execution end of the prefetch zone effect, it is possible to provide a different pleasure from the case of increasing the variation of the execution start of the prefetch zone effect, and to improve the interest.

  In addition, the first look-ahead zone effect (first advance effect) and the second look-ahead zone effect (first effect) differing in the expectation that there is a special game that will be a big hit among the special games that are suspended. The end conditions that are the triggers for the end of the second prior effect) are the same. For example, if the end condition of the prefetch zone effect differs depending on the type of the prefetch zone effect, the player needs to pay attention to the end of the prefetch zone effect depending on the type of the prefetch zone effect. However, there is a possibility that the interest cannot be improved sufficiently. However, even if the types of prefetch zone effects are different, it is not necessary to pay attention to the end of execution of the prefetch zone effects depending on the types of prefetch zone effects by making the end conditions the same. Even when there are a plurality of zone effects, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the pre-read zone effects.

  (16) If the special game that is the target of the pre-read zone effect is a special game that is out of place, and if the second type of end condition or the third type of end condition is satisfied, it is the target of the pre-read zone effect. The execution of the prefetch zone effect ends at a later timing than when the eleventh end condition established when the special game is a special game that is a big hit. In this way, even if the special game targeted for the pre-reading zone effect is a special game that is out of place, the special game targeted for the pre-reading zone effect is a big hit by delaying the timing at which the execution of the pre-reading zone effect ends. Attention can be shifted to the fact that execution of the pre-reading zone effect does not end by reducing the attention to the fact that it is not a special game.

  (17) When the special game targeted for the pre-reading zone effect (preliminary effect) is a special game that is out of date, the pre-reading zone effect may be continuously executed even after the special game ends. For this reason, the execution is suspended until the execution of the prefetch zone effect is completed after the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied (the second end condition is satisfied). You can focus on the game and improve your interest.

  (18) The second type of end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and the non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied There is a third type of termination condition. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied, the second type of end condition is always satisfied and the prefetch zone effect is ended. Therefore, attention can be paid to whether the specific condition is satisfied, and the interest can be improved. . On the other hand, in the case where the non-specific conditions are satisfied, there are cases where the third type end condition is satisfied and the prefetch zone effect ends, or the third type end condition is not satisfied and the prefetch zone effect ends. In some cases, attention can be paid to whether or not a non-specific condition is satisfied, and the interest can be improved. Furthermore, even if the non-specific conditions are satisfied, attention can be paid to whether or not the third type termination condition is actually satisfied, and the interest can be improved.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIG. 15, the character information displayed when special display is performed may be vertically written character information, and the characters constituting the vertically written character information are vertically aligned. You may make it line up. Even in such a configuration, the direction in which the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed in parallel with the changing direction of the production symbol in the production symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be configured to be displayed in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting the direction of fluctuation of the effect symbol) above and below the effect display device 25. Similarly, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured to be displayed in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting the direction of change in the effect symbol) above and below the effect display device 25. The character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured to be displayed in a direction that intersects the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed may be displayed in a direction that intersects the direction of change of the production symbol in the production symbol game. When configured in this way, the character information is displayed in a direction that intersects the direction of variation of the effect symbol in the effect game, which gives a sense of discomfort to the layout in the effect display device 25, and notices that special display is being performed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notice the execution of the prefetch zone effect, and it is easy to improve the interest. As described above, the direction in which the character information is displayed may not be parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when special display is performed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the reserved images FG1 and FG2, and the effect may be displayed. The reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the images EF1 and EF2. That is, the hold images FG1 and FG2 may be configured to be displayed in front of the effect images EF1 and EF2, or may be configured to be displayed in the rear of the effect images EF1 and EF2. . Similarly, when the special display is performed, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the reserved images FG1 and FG2, or the characters may be displayed. The reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the character information included in the images MJ1 and MJ2. That is, the reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be configured to be displayed on the front side of the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2, or on the rear side of the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. You may comprise so that it may be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when special display is performed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap with the number-of-holds images F1 and F2. The hold number images F1 and F2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the effect images EF1 and EF2. That is, the reserved number images F1 and F2 may be configured to be displayed on the front side of the effect images EF1 and EF2, or may be configured to be displayed on the rear side of the effect images EF1 and EF2. Good. Similarly, when special display is performed, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap with the reserved number images F1 and F2. You may comprise so that the hold number images F1 and F2 may be displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 25 so that it may overlap with the character information contained in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. That is, the reserved number images F1 and F2 may be configured to be displayed in front of the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2, or behind the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. You may comprise so that it may be displayed.

  When a reach effect (for example, a super reach effect out of a normal reach effect and a super reach effect) is executed during the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the effect display device 25 does not display a background image related to the prefetch zone effect, and You may comprise so that the background image regarding an effect may be displayed. At this time, if the special display is continuously performed, even if the background image related to the reach effect is displayed during the execution of the reach effect without displaying the background image related to the pre-read zone effect, It can be recognized that the pre-read zone effect is being executed. Further, by displaying the background image related to the reach effect during the execution of the reach effect, the reach effect can be further enjoyed.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed when the pre-read zone effect being executed is the first pre-read zone effect, while the continuous lottery is performed when the pre-read zone effect being executed is the second pre-read zone effect. You may comprise so that a lottery may not be performed. In this case, while the game performance that can be continuously executed after the prefetch target game is maintained while the prefetch zone effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree when the second prefetch zone effect is executed becomes low. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the expectation that the pre-read zone effect will be executed. In the above embodiment, when the pre-read zone effect being executed is the second pre-read zone effect, the continuous lottery is performed, while when the pre-read zone effect being executed is the first pre-read zone effect. You may comprise so that a continuous lottery may not be performed. As described above, even if the prefetch target game is out of place, a situation in which the continuous lottery is not performed may be created, and a situation in which the execution of the prefetch zone effect in the prefetch target game is surely finished may be created.

  In the above embodiment, the image displayed when the special display is performed may be any one of the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2. Further, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined operation, similarly to the character images MJ1 and MJ2. For example, when special display is performed, the effect image EF1 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  -When the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 during execution of the special game and the jackpot notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is configured not to be displayed in the interval between fluctuations after the special game ends. May be. Further, the preview image YG may not be displayed in a mode involving an operation, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without performing an operation, for example. Similarly, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the special game and the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is not displayed in the interval between fluctuations after the special game ends. It may be configured. In addition, the airplane image AP may not be displayed in a mode involving an operation, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without performing an operation, for example. Further, the flight effect may be configured to be executed over a plurality of special games. At this time, during the inter-fluctuation interval, the airplane image AP may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation, or displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without an operation. You may do it.

  The commentary effect may be configured to start during the execution of one special game and end before or before the end of the special game. In this case, the commentary image KS displayed when the commentary effect is executed is not displayed before the interval between fluctuations, so the commentary image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations. It is not displayed. And in the said embodiment, it comprises so that execution of all the display effects among the display effects different from the prefetch zone effect performed in the effect display apparatus 25 as a display means may be completed before the interval between fluctuations. Also good. That is, in the case where a pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two continuous games before and after the pre-effect is executed. Assume that the variable game is a second variable game. At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of all display effects different from the prior effects among the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variation game is finished before the interval period. Also good. In addition, the effect executed over a plurality of times of the variable game may not be the commentary effect that displays the commentary image KS. For example, the effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image different from the commentary image KS. There may be. The predetermined image here is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without movement during the interval between the variable games, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with motion during the special game. You may do it.

  The commentary image KS may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with a predetermined action during the inter-fluctuation interval. You may comprise so that it may be displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 25 in the aspect with a different operation | movement. That is, the comment image KS does not have to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without a predetermined operation during the interval between fluctuations.

  -You may comprise so that the button production performed when the operation button BT was operated can be performed. Moreover, you may comprise so that the operation promotion effect which encourages operation of the operation button BT may be performed before a button effect is performed. For example, when an operation promotion effect is executed, an image that prompts an operation of the operation button BT may be displayed on the effect display device 25. And when an operation promotion effect is performed when special display is performed, you may comprise so that special display may be interrupted temporarily. In addition, when performing a button effect, you may comprise so that the image regarding a button effect may be displayed on the effect display apparatus 25, and you may comprise so that the movable body which the pachinko gaming machine 10 has can move. And when a button effect is performed when special display is performed, you may comprise so that special display may be interrupted temporarily. As described above, when the special display is being performed and the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT is executed, if the special display is temporarily interrupted, the special display is noticed. Gamers are more likely to notice effects related to the operation of the operation button BT. As a result, it is easy to entertain not only the special display and the pre-reading zone effect but also the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT, and the interest can be improved effectively.

  As a precondition for the prefetch zone effect, a new prefetch zone effect end condition may be added in addition to the eight kinds of end conditions described in the above embodiment. Further, the precondition for the prefetch zone effect may not have some end conditions among the eight types of end conditions described in the above embodiment. For example, the end condition of the pre-read zone effect may be the end condition of the pre-read zone effect without using the third type end condition as the end condition of the pre-read zone effect. In addition, for example, the end condition of the prefetch zone effect may be the end condition of the prefetch zone effect without using the second type of end condition as the end condition of the prefetch zone effect. In addition, some end conditions among the end conditions classified as the second type end condition in the above embodiment may not be included as the end conditions for the prefetch zone effect.

  -In the end condition that is the third type of end condition, the winning probability of the falling lottery may be varied depending on the type of the end condition. For example, the winning probability of a falling lottery performed when the condition “special game based on variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed” and the condition “special game with 10R big hit game is executed” are set. The winning probability of the falling lottery performed when satisfying may be made different. In such a configuration, the probability that the 31st end condition is satisfied and the probability that the 32nd end condition is satisfied can be changed depending on the winning probability of the falling lottery. Note that, in the end condition that is the third type of end condition, the winning probability of the falling lottery may not be different depending on the type of the end condition, or may be the same. That is, for example, the winning probability of the falling lottery performed when the condition that “the special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed” is satisfied, and “the special game to which 10R big hit game is given is executed”. The winning probability of the falling lottery performed when the condition is satisfied may be the same.

  The prefetch zone effect may be an effect that is executed up to the prefetch target game, and may be configured so that the prefetch zone effect is not continuously executed after the prefetch target game. In this case, as the end condition of the prefetch zone effect, there is an end condition that is established when the prefetch target game is executed, but there is no end condition other than the eleventh end condition in the above embodiment. May be.

  When the pre-read zone effect is executed with the first special game that is out of focus as the pre-read target game, if the first special hold number at a predetermined timing related to the pre-read target game is “0”, the pre-read target game is continued. Thus, the pre-read zone effect may not be executed. The predetermined timing related to the prefetch target game here may be the start of execution of the prefetch target game, the timing during execution of the prefetch target game, or the end of the prefetch target game. Good. If the pre-read zone effect is continuously executed even though the first special game executed after the pre-read target game is not held, the first special game for which the pre-read zone effect is already held is targeted Therefore, there is a possibility that the degree of attention to the execution of the prefetch zone effect may be reduced. For this reason, when the special game is not executed after the prefetch target game ends, the prefetch zone effect is executed by restricting the prefetch zone effect from being continuously executed after the prefetch target game. It can suppress that the attention degree to is reduced. In restricting that the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game, the prefetch zone effect may be terminated regardless of the lottery result of the continuous lottery while performing the continuous lottery. The continuous lottery may always be won, or the prefetch zone effect may be terminated without performing the continuous lottery. Similarly, when the pre-read zone effect is executed with the second special game to be preempted as the pre-read target game, when the second special hold number at the predetermined timing for the pre-read target game is “0”, the pre-read target game Alternatively, the pre-read zone effect may not be executed continuously.

  -The winning probability of the continuous lottery may be varied depending on the number of special games that are suspended. For example, when the pre-read zone effect is executed with the first special game to be lost as the pre-read target game, the continuous lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the first special hold number at a predetermined timing related to the pre-read target game. It may be configured. The predetermined timing related to the prefetch target game here may be the start of execution of the prefetch target game, the timing during execution of the prefetch target game, or the end of the prefetch target game. Good. For example, when the first special hold number at a predetermined timing related to the prefetch target game is “1”, the continuous lottery is performed as compared to when the first special hold number at the predetermined timing related to the prefetch target game is “4”. It may be configured such that the winning probability of is high (or low).

  The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an action, or the background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without an action. Good. For example, the background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with an action in any one of the execution of the special game and the interval between fluctuations, while the mode is stopped without an action in the other The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

  -The types of pre-reading zone effects may be increased or decreased. For example, the type of the prefetch zone effect may be varied depending on the type of effect mode. For example, the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect may be executed in the normal effect mode, while the third prefetch zone effect and the fourth prefetch zone effect may be executed in the chance mode. For example, the third prefetch zone effect may be a prefetch zone effect that is executed in the same manner as the first prefetch zone effect, and the fourth prefetch zone effect may be a prefetch zone effect that is executed in the same manner as the second prefetch zone effect. On the other hand, for example, the display content of the effect display device 25 when the first prefetch zone effect is executed is different from the display content of the effect display device 25 when the third prefetch zone effect is executed. Also good. Similarly, for example, the display content of the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed is different from the display content of the effect display device 25 when the fourth look-ahead zone effect is executed. Good.

  During execution of the pre-read zone effect, even if the reach effect is executed, the sound related to the reach effect is not output from the speaker 18 and the sound related to the pre-read zone effect is continuously output from the speaker 18. You may comprise.

  ・ During the execution of reach production, even if the pre-read zone production is promoted, for example, the background music (for example, the second background music) corresponding to the pre-read zone production after promotion, It may be configured so that the “going” voice is not output from the speaker 18. In this way, even when the pre-read zone effect is being executed, the output of all sounds related to the pre-read zone effect may be restricted while the reach effect is being executed. Even in such a configuration, if the special display is continuously performed, the player can easily recognize that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed while sufficiently enjoying the reach effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed by causing the effect display device 25 to display a background image related to the prefetch zone effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 25, the pre-read zone effect may be executed. In addition, the pre-read zone effect may be executed by causing the decoration lamp 17 to emit light in a light emission mode related to the pre-read zone effect.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot notice effect is executed with any one of the first effect contents to the third effect contents. For example, the jackpot notice effect is executed with the second effect contents. In such a case, the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content may be executed after the jackpot notice effect of the first effect content is executed. Similarly, for example, when the jackpot notice effect is executed with the third effect content, the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed after the jackpot notice effect of the first effect content is executed, and then the third effect content is displayed. You may comprise so that a big hit notice effect may be performed. That is, the jackpot notice effect may be a so-called step-up notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the pre-read zone effect is executed with the first special game as the pre-read target game, the second special game is executed before the execution of the pre-read target game is started. Is held, the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the interrupted second special game) is executed before the prefetch target game. In this case, as the execution of the interrupted second special game is started, at least one of the execution of the pre-read zone effect and the special display may be temporarily interrupted. For example, during the inter-change interval immediately before the execution of the interrupted second special game is started, the prefetch zone effect may be continuously executed and the special display may be continuously performed. In addition, when at least one of the execution of the pre-read zone effect and the special display is temporarily interrupted with the start of execution of the interrupted second special game, the execution of the next first special game is started. Accordingly, at least one of execution of the prefetch zone effect that has been temporarily interrupted and special display may be resumed. At this time, during the inter-fluctuation interval after the interrupted second special game, at least one of the execution of the pre-read zone effect and the special display is continuously interrupted. In addition, even during execution of the interrupted second special game, at least one of execution of the prefetch zone effect and special display may be continued.

  The promotion notification effect may not be executed on the effect display device 25. For example, the promotion notification effect may be executed by moving the movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, when the pre-read zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect need not be executed. The timing at which the promotion notification effect is executed may be the timing after the prefetch zone effect is promoted. For example, when the pre-read zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect may be executed at the timing when the background image at the second zone is displayed on the effect display device 25 or at a later timing.

  -Even after the prefetch target game is over, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted. For example, if the pre-read zone effect is continuously executed and if it is a big hit, the promotion lottery may be performed. When configured in this way, when the prefetch zone effect is promoted after the prefetch target game, it can be recognized that the big hit will occur at a timing before the end of the special game. Therefore, the enjoyment when the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game is increased, and when the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed, the degree of attention to the promotion of the prefetch zone effect is increased, The interest can be improved effectively. In the case where the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game, it is not necessary to promote the prefetch zone effect only in the case of a big hit. For example, even if the prefetch zone effect is lost, May be configured to be promoted. Further, the winning probability of the promotion lottery, that is, the easiness of promotion of the prefetch zone effect may be made different before and after execution of the prefetch target game. For example, after the prefetching target game, the winning probability of the promotion lottery may be higher (or lower) than before the prefetching target game.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in a different order. Further, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time. For example, in the low base state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first special game is executed. You may comprise so that the production game corresponding to 2 special games may be performed.

  The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (win lottery) in addition to a big hit lottery (win lottery). Generally, when a small win (win) is won in the small win lottery, a small hit game (win game) is awarded after the special game is over. In addition, when the special game is a big hit, the eleventh end condition may be satisfied, for example, as in the case where the special game is a big hit in the above embodiment.

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

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

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

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the embodiment and the modified examples will be described.
(A) In the display means, an effect symbol game corresponding to the variable game is executed during the execution of the variable game, and a reach effect may be executed during the execution of the effect symbol game. When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the reach effect, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is executed is continuously performed on the display means while the reach effect is being executed. The sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker without outputting the sound related to the prior effect that was output before the execution.

(B) When the variable game is executed, one of the specific condition and the non-specific condition is satisfied.
(C) When the preliminary effect is executed, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that there is a winning variation game among the variation games whose execution is suspended.

  (D) In the display means, during the execution of the variation game, an effect symbol game corresponding to the variation game is executed, and when the variation game is lost, the execution is performed during the execution of the variation game. When the reach is formed in the effect symbol game, the specific condition is satisfied, while the variation game is out of reach and the reach is not formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variation game. In some cases, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

  (E) The variable game includes a specific type of variable game and a non-specific type of variable game, and there are a plurality of types of hits. There are conditions that are satisfied when it is executed and when it is a hit of a predetermined type.

  (F) A game state control means for controlling a game state is provided, and the specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of times of a variable game executed after being controlled to a predetermined game state reaches a predetermined number of times. .

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

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can hold the execution of a floating game,
Display means for executing a display effect;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
A speaker,
The display effect includes a prior effect that can be executed from before the start of execution of the target variable game for the variable game for which execution is suspended,
In the display means, when the preliminary presentation is executed, a special display that can specify that the preliminary presentation is being performed is performed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the preliminary presentation is executed, a sound related to the preliminary presentation is output. In the display means,
During the execution of the variation game, an effect symbol game corresponding to the variation game is executed,
During the execution of the effect symbol game, a reach effect may be executed,
When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is continuously performed during the execution of the reach effect,
When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect design game, during the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the prior effect is output when the sound related to the prior effect is output before the reach effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker at any time when it is not output.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, when the preliminary effect is executed, output of a sound related to the preliminary effect is started at a timing after the special display is performed. The pre-production includes a first pre-production and a second pre-production.
When the second pre-production is executed, there is a variable game that is a hit among the variable games that are suspended as compared to the case where the first pre-production is executed. Expectation to be high,
The display position at which the special display is performed on the display means when the first preliminary presentation is executed is the display position at which the special display is performed on the display means when the second preliminary presentation is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is the same. The pre-production ends when the end condition is met,
The termination condition includes a first termination condition that is established when the variation game that is the target of the prior performance is a winning variation game, and a second termination condition that is different from the first termination condition. Yes,
The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.