JP2020011108A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A performance mode includes an advantageous mode MY advantageous to a player, such as a first special mode MS1, a second special mode MS2, and a special mode MT. The performance mode also includes an accompanying mode MH. A sub-control CPU can perform first control (satisfaction of a second time-shortening completion condition) for completing the advantageous mode MY with arrival of the number of execution times of a variation game at 100 times as an opportunity after performing control to the advantageous mode MY. The sub-control CPU can also perform second control (satisfaction of a third time-shortening completion condition) for completing the advantageous mode MY based on a result of a fall lottery while it continues the advantageous mode MY even after the number of execution times of a variation game reaches 100 times. The sub-control CPU controls the accompanying mode MH after completing the advantageous mode MY in execution of one of the first control and the second control.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, it has been performed to control a plurality of effect modes, thereby changing the game and improving interest in the game. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is possible to control a plurality of effect modes including a normal mode and a probable change mode.

JP 2011-143197 A

However, for such a gaming machine, it has been desired to further enhance the interest in the game by devising control of the effect mode.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem, in a gaming machine that executes a variable game, includes a holding unit that holds the execution of the variable game, and a mode control unit that controls an effect mode. One mode, a second mode, and a third mode are included, and the first mode can be selected from a plurality of types of effect modes. Control for ending the first mode based on the result of the lottery, and controlling the second mode after ending the first mode regardless of the timing when the first mode is ended. In addition, regardless of which production mode is selected as the first mode, after the first mode is terminated, the control is performed in the second mode, and the control is performed in the second mode. Thereafter, when the number of executions of the variable game reaches a predetermined number, the mode is shifted to the third mode. After the mode is controlled to the third mode, the mode is different from the second mode. It is possible to shift to the second mode via the effect mode, and the third mode is not shifted to the second mode without passing through the big hit. There is a first fluctuating game to be performed, a second fluctuating game to be performed using a second symbol, and in the third mode, a first on-hold change effect for the on-hold first fluctuating game, and a Only the first hold change effect can be executed among the second hold change effects for the two-change game, and in the second mode, the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect can be executed. , Only the second pending change effect And summarized in that is feasible.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board typically. Explanatory drawing for explaining a big hit (big hit design). Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the time-saving termination condition. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A) is a flowchart showing a first state transition process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a second state transition process. The schematic diagram which shows an example of an effect mode. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the 1st special mode of the 1st area. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the 1st special mode of a 2nd area. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the special mode of the 3rd section. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the 2nd special mode of the 1st area. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the 2nd special mode of the 2nd area. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the effect in the 2nd special mode of the 3rd section. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a mission effect. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the continuation possibility effect in the 1st special mode of a 2nd area. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the button effect in the special mode of the 3rd section. 6 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an output mode of an advantageous section signal. 6 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an output mode of an advantageous section signal. 6 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an output mode of an advantageous section signal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. For example, the frame 11 may be configured to include an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility such as a game arcade, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on the front side of which a game ball flows down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA performs an effect of emitting, blinking, and turning off a light-emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect). For example, the decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP performs, as one of the effects, an effect of outputting voice such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can view the information.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol corresponds to the first symbol, and the first special symbol change game corresponds to the first change game. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol corresponds to a second symbol, and the second special symbol changing game corresponds to a second variable game. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of an internal lottery (a big hit lottery described later).

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. When the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. For symbols, “determination stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a state that is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can acquire many prize balls.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special held number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of an internal lottery (an ordinary winning lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated to “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display section 13e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal hit game is provided after the end of the normal game.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times of the ordinary game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of pending ordinary games is referred to as “normal suspended number”. Note that the display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display section is visible through the opening window YBb of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH performs, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first start winning port 15 as a start port that is open in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second start winning port 16 as a start port opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the second starting winning opening 16, a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the second starting winning opening 16, And a normally variable member 17 that can be operated. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, but may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the ordinary variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. Therefore, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 18 that is open in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the special winning opening 18 and in a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the special winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening 18, but may be in a state that it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 5) as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19. The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a predetermined hitting game (big hit game in the present embodiment).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball passage 20 that guides game balls that have entered the special winning opening 18 to the outside of the machine. The spherical passage 20 branches into a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c at a branch portion 20a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific variable member 21 as a means for distributing a game ball reaching the branch portion 20a to a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c. The specific variable member 21 is configured to be operable in a normal state in which the game ball reaching the branch portion 20a is distributed to the non-specific path 20c and in a specific state in which the game ball is distributed to the specific path 20b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an actuator for operating the specific variable member 21 (shown in FIG. 5).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18. The special winning sensor SE3 is provided between the large winning opening 18 and the branch portion 20a in the ball passage 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a V winning sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has flowed (entered) into the specific passage 20b. The V winning sensor SE4 is provided in the specific passage 20b. The portion of the specific passage 20b where the V winning sensor SE4 is provided is a specific region 20d. The specific area 20d is a so-called “V zone”. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4 during the big hit game, a predetermined privilege is given. Details of the benefits will be described later. In the present specification, when “V prize occurs” indicates that the game ball is detected by the V prize sensor SE4.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in a game area YBa. The gate 25 includes a gate sensor SE5 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 25. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of normal winning ports 26 that are open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning port 26. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26. Entering a game ball into a winning opening corresponds to a so-called “winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 27. For example, the out port 27 is open to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls fired into the game area YBa, those that have not entered any of the winning ports 15, 16, 18, and 26 are discharged from the out port 27 to the outside of the machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a button-type effect button BT. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game. The operation means capable of performing the predetermined operation may be a lever type or a touch sensor type, and the predetermined display device may function as a touch panel type operation means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body EK for production. The movable body EK for effect performs an effect of operating the movable body (hereinafter, referred to as a movable object effect). In the present embodiment, the movable body EK is provided on the game board YB. The movable body EK may be provided on the frame 11 in addition to or instead of the game board YB. The movable body EK may have a design imitating a predetermined character or pattern, or may incorporate a light-emitting body such as an LED. The movable body EK is configured to be displaceable between an original position P0 and an effect position P1. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a stepping motor SM as an actuator for operating the movable body EK (shown in FIG. 5).

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) differs in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”. In this embodiment, the low probability state corresponds to a first probability state, and the high probability state corresponds to a second probability state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of game balls into the second start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because the holding condition of the second special game is more likely to be satisfied. The high ball entry rate state is a so-called “electric support state”. The low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state may be states in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of game balls fired, is different. For example, the low ball entry rate state may be a low base state, and the high ball entry rate state may be a high base state.

  For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol in which a probability of winning in a normal winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in a low ball entry rate state.

  The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hitting game is controlled to be larger than that in the low ball entry rate state, and the one time of the ordinary variable member 17 in the ordinary winning game is performed. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the opening time of the control is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

  The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the average variation time of the special game shorter than in the low ball entry rate state. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high ball entry rate state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. The average variation time of the special game can be obtained by dividing the accumulated time of the variation time in the unit number of special games by the unit number, assuming that the unit number of special games has been executed.

  In the following description, the high ball entry rate state may be referred to as a “time saving state” or abbreviated as “hour saving time”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and is not in a time reduction state is indicated as “low probability time saving (normal state)”, and a gaming state in a low probability state and a time saving state is “low probability time saving”. In some cases, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a time saving state is indicated as “highly accurate time saving”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in a high probability state and does not have a gaming state (no high accuracy time saving) that is not a time saving state.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of the first special symbol are classified into three groups of symbols ZA, ZB and ZC, and the big hit symbols of the second special symbol are classified into two groups of symbols Za and Zb. ing. The big hit group is not limited to the above, and may be changed as appropriate.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, the round game for opening the special winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In each round game, a round effect is performed.

  In a specific round game, the specific variable member 21 operates from a normal state to a specific state according to a predetermined operation pattern. The operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 includes a specific operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in a specific state for a time sufficient for a game ball that has reached the branch portion 20a to flow into the specific passage 20b. The operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 includes a non-specific operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in the specific state for a time when it is difficult or impossible for the game ball reaching the branching portion 20a to flow into the specific passage 20b. is there.

  In the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the upper limit number of round games is set to 16 times, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC and Zb, 8 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. Stipulated. The upper limit number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain through one big hit game. For this reason, the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za in which the upper limit of the round game is set to 16 times is larger than the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC and Zb in which the upper limit of the round game is set to 8 times. It is an advantageous big hit game.

  In the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb, a specific operation pattern is determined as an operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, a non-specific operation pattern is determined as an operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. That is, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb, since the specific variable member 21 operates in the specific operation pattern, the game ball can easily flow into the specific passage 20b having the specific area 20d. That is, the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb is configured to easily generate the V winning. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in a specific round game, since the specific variable member 21 operates in the non-specific operation pattern, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to flow into the specific passage 20b. That is, the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is configured such that it is difficult or impossible to generate the V winning.

  Next, a game state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, and Zb will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 10 controls the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, depending on whether or not a V winning has occurred.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a V prize occurs during a big hit game, a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. The high-probability state ends when an internal lottery (fall lottery described later) wins a fall. On the other hand, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, if no V prize has occurred during the big hit game, a low probability state is given after the big hit game ends.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time reduction state is given after the end of the big hit game, regardless of whether or not a V winning has occurred. When the low probability state is given due to the non-occurrence of the V winning, the time saving state is ended when the first time saving end condition is satisfied. The first time-saving ending condition is satisfied when a special game with a predetermined number of operations ends. In the present embodiment, the number of operations is set to 100 times.

  On the other hand, when the high probability state is given due to the occurrence of the V winning, the time saving state ends when the second time saving end condition is satisfied, with the end of the special game of the operation number. The second time-saving ending condition is satisfied when the special lottery has already been won in the drop lottery and the high-probability state has ended at the end of the special game of the number of times of operation.

  When the high probability state is given due to the occurrence of the V winning, the time saving state is continued even after the end of the special game of the number of times of operation if the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. The time-saving continuation condition is satisfied because, at the end of the special game of the number of times of operation, the falling lottery has not yet been won and the high-probability state has not ended. That is, the time saving continuation condition can be grasped as a condition that is satisfied by executing the special game a specified number of times. When the third time-saving ending condition is satisfied, the time-saving state is continued even after the variation game of the number of times of operation is over, and is ended when the third time-saving ending condition is satisfied. The third time-saving end condition is satisfied by winning the falling lottery.

  In the following description, the big hits of the symbols ZA and Za may be indicated as "16R big hits", and the big hits of the symbols ZB, Zb and ZC may be indicated as "8R big hits". “R” means a round. The big hits of the symbols ZA, Za, ZB, Zb are so-called “specific big hits”, and the big hit of the symbol ZC is a so-called “normal big hit”.

  In the following description, the section from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the 99th special game in the section (period) in the time saving state is referred to as “first section”, and the 100th special game is executed. A section from the start to the end is referred to as a “second section”, and a section from the end of the 100th special game to the end of the time saving state is referred to as a “third section”. In the following description, when the number of executions of the special game is simply referred to as “n-th” (where n is a natural number), unless otherwise specified, the special game in the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game (or Production game).

  In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the gaming state is highly accurate and has a short working time in all of the first section, the second section, and the third section. In the present embodiment, when the end condition for winning the falling lottery is satisfied during the game state with a high probability of shortening in the pre-transition section, while the high probability state ends, the time reduction state Continues without terminating, and the time-saving state ends when the end of the pre-shift section ends. That is, the pre-transition section can be said to be a section from the end of the big hit game to the end of the 100 fluctuation games. Then, in the present embodiment, when the end condition is not satisfied in the pre-transition section, it can be said that the game state with a high probability of short time continues even after the pre-transition section ends, and the game transitions to the specific section.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as an effect symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is a design for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by effect display (scroll display) of the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The rendering game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, an effect symbol combination according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit effect symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the winning symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the rendering symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Also, in the special game, when a loss symbol is derived, in the rendering game, a loss effect symbol combination is derived. For example, the effect design combination of the loss is an effect design combination in which at least a part of the effect design is different from the effect design of the other rows, such as “778” or “787”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop and display. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, such as a fluctuation display. In the following description, when a special game and an effect game executed in connection with the special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “fluctuating game”.

  In an effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. The reach is such that the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the effect symbols in column (2) 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 appearance of the character and the action of the effect design are different. As will be described in detail later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the effect symbol change display may be executed.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to a result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 40 and the main control board 30 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 40 in one direction. The sub-control board 40 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information output terminal plate 50 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end thereof. The variation pattern may be capable of specifying the content (variation mode) of the effect performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns according to the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in an effect game, and finally deriving an effect symbol combination of the jackpot. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach present” loss variation pattern in which a reach effect can be performed in an effect game, and finally an effect design combination of the loss can be derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach-less” loss variation pattern in which no reach effect is performed in the effect game, and finally an effect design combination for the loss is derived.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 30c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control board 30 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown), and is configured to generate a hardware random number. The main control board 30 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f) are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 30a and the solenoids SL1 to SL3 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19, and 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 to SL3.

Next, the sub-control board 40 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 40 includes a sub control CPU 40a, a sub control ROM 40b, and a sub control RAM 40c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 40a performs, for example, processing relating to effects as predetermined processing. The sub-control ROM 40b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub control ROM 40b stores display effect data used for a display effect, light emission effect data used for a light emission effect, voice effect data used for a sound effect, and movable object effect data used for a movable object effect.

  The sub control RAM 40c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 40 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 40a. Note that the sub-control board 40 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be able to generate hardware random numbers.

  The sub-control CPU 40a and the effect display device EH are connected. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH includes a control unit (not shown) that controls display contents of the image display unit based on a control signal input from the sub-control board 40. The control unit of the effect display device EH may be provided separately from the effect display device EH as a display control board for controlling the display content of the effect display device EH.

  The sub control CPU 40a and the decoration lamp LA are connected. The sub control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 40a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

  The sub-control CPU 40a and the effect button BT are connected. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated. The sub-control CPU 40a and the stepping motor SM are connected. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to control the operation of the movable body EK by controlling the operation of the stepping motor SM.

Next, the information output terminal board 50 will be described.
The information output terminal plate 50 includes a first external terminal 50a, a second external terminal 50b, and a third external terminal 50c. The external terminals 50a to 50c are configured such that a signal line for outputting a predetermined signal (hereinafter, referred to as an external signal) to an external device different from the pachinko gaming machine 10 is connectable. For example, although none of the external devices are shown, a data counter provided above the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the island facility, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game store, and the like are provided.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 40 in a command output process executed as an interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start winning sensor SE1. (Step S101). When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines that the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (four in the present embodiment). Is determined (step S102).

  If the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it (step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S104). For example, the random number is a falling random number used for a drop lottery, a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  When no game ball has entered the first starting winning opening 15 (step S101: NO), when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), and the process of step S104 is ended. In this case, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process in step S105. In the processing of step S105, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start winning sensor SE2. If a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c (4 in this embodiment). ) Is determined (step S106).

  If the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it (step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. The holding condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 in a state where the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. If no game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16 (step S105: NO), if the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), and the processing of step S108 is completed. If so, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing. In this manner, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes steps S104 and S108 of the special symbol input process, thereby realizing a function as a holding unit for holding the execution of the variable game.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the condition for executing the special game is satisfied (step S201). The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when a big hit game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination in a big hit game or a special game. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than 0 (step S202). When the second special reserve number is larger than 0 (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S210, and starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0 (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number is larger than 0 (step S203). When the first special hold number is larger than 0 (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S204, and starts the first special game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. If both the first special reserve number and the second special reserve number are 0 (steps S202, S203: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1 (step S204). The main control CPU 30a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random numbers information for the first special game (step S205). Next, when the main control CPU 30a is in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a executes a falling process for determining whether or not to end the high probability state (step S206).

  In the fall process, the main control CPU 30a determines the current probability state. The main control CPU 30a determines the high probability state when the high accuracy flag is set (stored) in the main control RAM 30c, and determines the low probability state when the high accuracy flag is not set. If the state is the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a ends the falling process and shifts to the process of step S207. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a performs a drop lottery to determine whether or not to fall from the high probability state to the low probability state using the falling random number specified from the obtained random number information. If the fall lottery has not been won, the main control CPU 30a ends the fall process and moves to the process of step S207. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a stores the falling flag in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a deletes the high-accuracy flag set in the main control RAM 30c. That is, in this embodiment, the high-probability state ends when the lottery is won. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the falling process and proceeds to the process of step S207.

  In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot, using the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information. Even if the state is in the high probability state at the start of the special symbol start process, the big hit lottery is executed as the low probability state when the falling lottery in step S206 is won. The process of step S207 can also be grasped as a jackpot determination of whether or not a jackpot.

  For example, when the main control CPU 30a is in the low probability state, the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information is determined to be within the low certainty range (0 to 65535) of the possible values of the jackpot random number (0 to 65535). 207), it is determined to be a big hit. For example, when the main control CPU 30a is in the high-probability state, the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information indicates that the value of the jackpot random number (0 to 65535) is within the high probability range (0 to 65535). 1872), it is determined to be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the low accuracy range and the high accuracy range overlap. Therefore, when the value of the jackpot random number is in the low-probability range, the jackpot is a big hit in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c.

  When a big hit is won (step S207: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process (step S208). In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery using a big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit symbol of a special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a large hit variation pattern according to the current game state and the type of the big hit symbol.

  If the big hit has not been won (step S207: NO), the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process (step S209). In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a loss symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery by using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a reach variation pattern with or without reach according to the current game state and the result of the fall lottery. decide.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a performs, in steps S210 to S215, the same processing as when starting the first special game for the second special game. In other words, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the second special hold number (step S210), the falling lottery (step S212), the big hit lottery (step S213), and any variation processing (step S213) based on the result of the big hit lottery. S214 and S215) are performed.

  When the big hit variation processing (steps S208 and S214) or the loss variation processing (steps S209 and S215) ends, the main control CPU 30a performs a first state transition processing for transitioning the ball entry rate state (step S216). . Details of the first state transition processing will be described later. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a variable game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined by the big hit variation process and the loss variation process in the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) capable of specifying the start of the special game and the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. The game start commands include a game start command for a first special game and a game start command for a second special game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b so as to start the special game by starting the variable display of the predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures a variation time defined in the determined variation pattern. The main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. In addition, when the fluctuation time set in the determined fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 30a updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special game is executed (started or ended), and counts the number of times the special game has been executed after the end of the big hit game. . After ending the special game, the main control CPU 30a performs a second state transition process for transitioning the ball entry rate state. Details of the second state transition processing will be described later.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the big hit game to be given based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of giving the specified type of jackpot game.

  First, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a round game. In other words, the main control CPU 30a controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified jackpot game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the special winning opening 18. When the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the round game of the upper limit number of times determined as the big hit game ends. Further, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command capable of specifying the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in an output buffer.

  In the case of a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the main control CPU 30a controls the specific solenoid SL3 using a specific operation pattern to operate the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. When the big hit game is based on the symbol ZC, the main control CPU 30a controls the specific solenoid SL3 using a non-specific operation pattern to operate the specific variable member 21 in a specific round game. When a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE4 in a specific round game, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a V winning command) capable of specifying occurrence of a V winning in an output buffer.

  When a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE4 in a specific round game, the main control CPU 30a sets a V winning flag in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify the occurrence of a V winning. The main control CPU 30a can specify whether or not a V winning has occurred during the big hit game, based on whether or not the V winning flag is set. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state will be described.
When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a V winning has occurred during the big hit game. When a V prize has occurred during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a high-accuracy flag in the main control RAM 30c. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the high probability state. On the other hand, when no V winning has occurred during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a does not set the high-accuracy flag in the main control RAM 30c. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the low probability state. Therefore, the high probability state of the present embodiment is started after the end of the big hit game in which the V winning has occurred.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the high-accuracy flag when the high-accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to a low probability state during the big hit game. In addition, the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state is performed by the fall process in steps S206 and S212 of the special symbol start process, as described above.

Next, processing for shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets a time reduction flag in the main control RAM 30c. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the time saving state. In this embodiment, the time reduction state is started together with the high probability state when the big hit game in which the V prize has occurred ends. The main control CPU 30a clears the time-saving flag when the time-saving flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the non-time saving state (low ball entry rate state) during the big hit game. In addition, the transition from the time-saving state (high ball entry rate state) to the non-time-saving state (low ball entry rate state) is performed by a first state transition process and a second state transition process described below.

First, the first state transition processing will be described.
As described above, the first state transition processing is performed as the processing of step S216 of the special symbol start processing. That is, the first state transition processing is executed when the special game is started.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the main control CPU 30a determines that the current special game is the 101st or later special game after the end of the big hit game, based on the value of the execution counter and the presence of the time saving flag, and Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is continuing (step S301). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is the third section. When it is not the third section (step S301: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the first state transition processing. That is, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in step S301 when it is the first section or the second section.

  On the other hand, when it is the third section (step S301: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the fall flag is set (step S302). When the falling flag is set (step S302: YES), the main control CPU 30a deletes the time reduction flag (step S303). That is, when the main control CPU 30a wins the falling lottery in the third section, the time saving state is ended when the special game is started, and the state is shifted to the non-time saving state. Next, the main control CPU 30a deletes the fall flag (step S304). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the first state transition processing.

  When the falling flag is not set (step S302: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit flag is set (step S305). When the big hit flag is not set (step S305: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the first state transition processing. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (step S305: YES), the main control CPU 30a deletes the high accuracy flag (step S306). That is, when the main control CPU 30a wins the jackpot lottery in the third section, the high-probability state ends and the state shifts to the low-probability state even if the fall lottery is not won.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a deletes the time reduction flag (step S303). That is, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery in the third section, the time saving state is ended when the special game is started, and the state is shifted to the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the end of the time-saving state based on the winning of the jackpot lottery is performed not only when the falling lottery is won but also when the falling lottery is not won. Next, the main control CPU 30a deletes the big hit flag (step S304). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the first state transition processing.

Next, the second state transition processing will be described. As described above, the second state transition processing is executed when the special game is ended.
As shown in FIG. 8B, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the value of the execution counter, whether or not the 100th special game after the end of the big hit game has ended (step S401). . When the 100th special game is not ended (step S401: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the second state transition processing. On the other hand, when it is the time when the 100th special game has ended, the main control CPU 30a determines whether any of the first time-saving end condition and the second time-saving end condition is satisfied (step S402). ).

  The main control CPU 30a deletes the time-saving flag when any of the first time-saving ending condition and the second time-saving ending condition is satisfied (step S402: YES) (step S403). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the second state transition processing. When neither the first time-saving end condition nor the second time-saving end condition is satisfied (step S402: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the second state transition processing.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a controls the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game until the end of at least 100 special games, regardless of whether or not the winning lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the first state transition processing, the second state transition processing, the probability transition processing, and the fall processing (steps S206 and S212 of the special symbol start processing), thereby setting the gaming state. The function as the state control means for controlling the control is realized.

Next, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
In the normal symbol input processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 25 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of ordinary reservations by adding one. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The holding condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 in a state where the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a normal random number used for a normal lottery. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the base game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. When the game balls do not pass through the gate 25, when the number of ordinary reserves is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the ordinary game is stored, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, but makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the ordinary game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the ordinary suspension number is larger than 0. When the number of ordinary reservations is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the ordinary game.

  When starting the base game, the main control CPU 30a updates the base reserve number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game. The main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit is won, using the normal hit random number specified from the obtained random number information. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol by a lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the normal winning is not won in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal out-of-design. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation time of the base game by a lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start a normal game by starting a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures the determined fluctuation time. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary symbol display unit 13e so as to derive the determined ordinary symbol after the determined fluctuation time has elapsed.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hitting game process is a process for giving a normal hitting game after the end of the normal hitting normal game. In the normal winning game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the normal winning game based on the normal winning symbol (that is, the type of the normal winning) determined in the normal symbol starting process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal solenoid SL1 using the specified normal hit game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the second start winning opening 16.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the jackpot effect process will be described.
The jackpot effect process is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a jackpot effect). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to execute the opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a round effect. Upon input of the V winning command, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the V winning effect as one of the round effects. For example, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display an image imitating a character string such as "Congratulations on winning a V" as information that can specify the occurrence of the V winning.

  In addition, when a V prize occurs in a specific round game, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a mode selection effect as a round effect in the final round game. As will be described in detail later, the mode selection effect is an effect for selecting any one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. In addition, the big hit effect may include at least one of a sound effect, a light emitting effect, and a movable body effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the rendering game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. In the effect game process, upon input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 40a selects an effect pattern (effect contents) of the effect game based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. The details of the effect pattern will be described later. In the following description, the fact that a predetermined fluctuation pattern can be specified from a game start command may be simply indicated as "a predetermined fluctuation pattern is selected".

  When the special control command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a determines an effect symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 40a determines the effect symbol combination of the big hit when the special hit big hit symbol can be specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a lost effect symbol combination when a special symbol can be specified.

  Here, the sub-control CPU 40a determines that a reach effect combination including reach has been established when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the present effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied by selecting a variation pattern with reach. In addition, as the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is selected, it may be determined that a predetermined reach effect lottery is performed and that the reach effect lottery is won. The sub-control CPU 40a, when not performing the reach effect in the present effect game, determines an outgoing effect symbol combination that does not include the reach.

  When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to start the fluctuation display of the effect symbols in each column. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed according to the selected effect pattern during the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern.

  When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 40a temporarily stops and displays the determined effect symbol combination and, when the game end command is input, causes the effect symbol combination to be definitely stopped and displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a may determine and stop the effect symbol combination when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of effect modes. In each of the effect modes, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH as information that can specify the effect mode during stay (control). For example, images that enable the effect mode during stay to be specified are images such as backgrounds, character strings, and characters. The plurality of effect modes include a normal mode MN, a first special mode MS1, a second special mode MS2, a time saving mode MZ, a special mode MT, and an associated mode MH.

  The normal mode MN and the accompanying mode MH are effect modes that can be stayed only when there is no low accuracy time reduction, and are so-called “low accuracy confirmation” effect modes. In the present embodiment, the associated mode MH corresponds to the second mode controlled during the low probability state. In the present embodiment, the normal mode MN corresponds to a third mode controlled in the same game state as the associated mode MH. The first special mode MS1 is a production mode for the first section and the second section that can be stayed when there is a high probability of saving time or a low probability of saving time, and is a production mode for concealing whether or not a high probability state exists. It is. The special mode MT is an effect mode for the third section that can be stayed only when there is a high accuracy time reduction, and is an effect mode of so-called “high accuracy confirmation”.

  The second special mode MS2 is an effect mode for the first section, the second section, and the third section that can be stayed when there is a high accuracy time reduction or a low accuracy time reduction. The second special mode MS2 is an effect mode in which the high probability state is concealed in the first section and the second section, and is a so-called “highly certain” effect mode in the third section. The time-saving mode MZ is an effect mode in which stay is possible only when there is a low-accuracy time reduction, and is an effect mode of so-called “low-accuracy confirmation”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special mode MS1, the second special mode MS2, and the special mode MT are low-probability states because they are staging modes that can stay in the high-probability state. It can be said that this is an effect mode that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode MN, the accompanying mode MH, and the time-saving mode MZ that stay in the case. In the following description, the first special mode MS1, the second special mode MS2, and the special mode MT may be collectively referred to as an advantageous mode MY. In the present embodiment, the advantageous mode MY corresponds to a first mode that can be controlled during the high probability state. In addition, since the advantageous mode MY of the present embodiment is an effect mode in which the user stays in the time saving state, the advantage mode MY is more effective for the player than the normal mode MN in which the user stays in the non-time saving state and the accompanying mode MH. It can be said that this is an advantageous production mode.

Next, a process for shifting the effect mode will be described.
First, the mode selection effect processing will be described.
The mode selection effect process is a process for executing a mode selection effect. As described above, the mode selection effect is executed as one of the round effects. When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs a round command capable of specifying the start of the last round game, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the operation reception period of the effect button BT. During the operation accepting period, the sub-control CPU 40a uses, for example, a character string such as “select a mode with a button” as information that can specify that one of the special modes MS1 and MS2 can be selected by operating the effect button BT. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display a simulated image. The sub-control CPU 40a switches the selected special mode among the special modes MS1 and MS2 each time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT during the operation reception period. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a determines the special mode being selected at the end of the operation reception period (in the present embodiment, at the end of the last round game) as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the effect button BT of the present embodiment is configured to allow an operation of selecting an effect mode in a time-saving state as a specific game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mode selection effect can be executed only during the big hit game, and after the big hit game ends, until the big hit game is executed again, or in a time saving state. Is not executed until the process ends. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment sets the effect mode in the time-saving state before the start of the time-saving state (specific game state) after the end of the big hit game in which the V winning has occurred, and operates the effect button BT. , It is possible to select from a plurality of effect modes. On the other hand, in the time reduction state, it is impossible to change the effect mode by operating the effect button BT. In the present embodiment, the effect modes selectable by operating the effect button BT before the time saving continuation condition is satisfied include the special modes MS1 and MS2, but do not include the special mode MT. .

Next, the mode transition processing will be described.
The mode shifting process is a process for shifting the effect mode. In the present embodiment, a function as a mode control means for controlling the effect mode is realized by executing the mode transition processing by the sub-control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 40a stores a mode flag in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify the effect mode during stay. The sub-control CPU 40a can specify the current effect mode by referring to the value of the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 40a shifts the effect mode by updating the value of the mode flag.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the special mode MS1 or MS2 by the above-described mode selection effect when the big hit game ends when the big hit game ends and the V winning occurs in a specific round game. Control to the special mode.

  When controlling to the first special mode MS1, when the second time-saving end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the next special game (the 101st special game) to the associated mode MH.

  Further, when controlling to the first special mode MS1, when the time saving continuation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the next special game (the 101st special game) to the special mode MT. That is, when controlling to the first special mode MS1 based on the selection operation with the effect button BT, the sub-control CPU 40a controls to the special mode MT different from the first special mode MS1 when the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. , The advantageous mode MY is continued. Here, even if the time saving continuation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a does not perform control to change the presence or absence of the time saving state or shift the probability state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state does not change depending on the fulfillment of the time saving continuation condition. Then, when controlling to the special mode MT, if the third time-saving ending condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a controls to the accompanying mode MH from the next special game.

  In addition, when controlling to the second special mode MS2, if the second time reduction end condition or the third time reduction end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the next special game to the associated mode MH from the next special game. That is, when controlling to the second special mode MS2 based on the selection result by the effect button BT, the sub-control CPU 40a does not control to the effect mode different from the second special mode MS2 when the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. The second special mode MS2 is continued.

  The second time-saving end condition in the present embodiment is satisfied when the high-probability state has ended after the winning lottery has been won at the end of the special game of the number of times of operation. In other words, the second time-saving end condition is satisfied when the number of times of execution of the special game reaches the number of times of operation. That is, after controlling to the advantageous mode MY, the sub-control CPU 40a can perform the first control to end the advantageous mode MY when the number of executions of the special game in the advantageous mode MY reaches the number of operations. In addition, the third time reduction end condition in the present embodiment is satisfied by winning the falling lottery. That is, after controlling to the advantageous mode MY, the sub-control CPU 40a continues the advantageous mode MY even after the number of times of execution of the special game in the advantageous mode MY reaches the number of operations, while the advantageous mode MY is based on the result of the drop lottery. A second control for terminating MY is possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of times of operation corresponds to the specific number of times.

  In other words, when the number of executions of the special game after the control in the advantageous mode MY reaches the number of operations, the sub-control CPU 40a ends the advantageous mode MY when the second time-saving ending condition is satisfied. And second termination control for terminating the advantageous mode MY when the third time-saving termination condition is satisfied after the advantageous mode MY is continued.

  As described above, the end mode of the advantageous mode MY in the present embodiment includes the first end mode in which, after being controlled in the advantageous mode MY, the special game is ended when the number of executions of the special game reaches the number of operations. There is a second end mode in which the number of executions of the special game reaches the number of times of operation, and then the game is ended in response to winning of the drop lottery. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the advantageous mode MY ends when the win in the falling lottery corresponds to a predetermined timing. Further, in the present embodiment, if the special lottery is won in the drop lottery before the number of times of execution of the special game reaches the number of times of operation, the second time reduction end condition is satisfied when the number of times of execution reaches the number of times of operation, The advantageous mode MY ends in one end mode. On the other hand, when the number of times of execution of the special game has not been won by the number of times of operation, the time saving continuation condition is satisfied, the number of times of operation is exceeded, the mode is controlled to the advantageous mode MY, and thereafter, the number of times of falling is determined. As a trigger, the third time-saving end condition is satisfied, and the advantageous mode MY ends in the second end mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, which of the first end mode and the second end mode ends the advantageous mode MY is determined by the falling lottery. In the present embodiment, the falling lottery corresponds to a predetermined lottery.

  In addition, as described above, when controlling to the advantageous mode MY, the sub-control CPU 40a terminates the advantageous mode MY regardless of whether the second time-saving end condition or the third time-saving end condition is satisfied. Is controlled to the associated mode MH. That is, regardless of whether the first control or the second control is performed, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the auxiliary mode MH after ending the advantageous mode MY. In other words, the sub-control CPU 40a continues the operation after the end of the advantageous mode MY regardless of whether the advantageous mode MY is ended by the first end control or the end of the advantageous mode MY by the second end control. Start control to start the associated mode MH. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the mode to the associated mode MH after the end of the advantageous mode MY, regardless of the end mode of the advantageous mode MY.

  The sub-control CPU 40a controls the time-saving mode MZ when the big hit game ends, when the V winning does not occur in the specific round game during the big hit game. When the sub-control CPU 40a is controlling to the time saving mode MZ and the first time saving end condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 40a controls the next special game (the 101st special game) to the associated mode MH.

  Further, in the case where the sub-control CPU 40a is controlling to the associated mode MH, if a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a controls to the normal mode MN irrespective of whether the vehicle has passed through the special mode MT. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, whether the vehicle passes through the third section (special mode MT) or not, the associated mode MH is triggered by the establishment of the same transition condition. Ends. In the present embodiment, as a condition for shifting from the associated mode MH to the normal mode MN, execution of a special game a predetermined number of times (for example, 25 times) is defined. That is, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the associated mode MH, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MN when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number.

  According to the mode transition processing as described above, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the normal mode MN, it is possible to transition to the associated mode MH via the advantageous mode MY or the time-saving mode MZ. In other words, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the normal mode MN, it is possible to shift to the associated mode MH via an effect mode different from the associated mode MH. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the normal mode MN, it is not directly controlled to the associated mode MH. In other words, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the normal mode MN, the mode is not shifted to the associated mode MH without going through an effect mode different from the associated mode MH.

Next, the effect contents in the effect game will be described in detail.
First, a variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 30a in the big hit variation process and the loss variation process in the special symbol start process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a change pattern that can be selected according to the gaming state, the result of the jackpot lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol (the type of jackpot), and the result of the falling lottery. Is stipulated. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may or may not have a variation pattern different from the variation pattern shown in FIG.

  The variation patterns P01 to P04 can be selected when there is no low accuracy time saving (normal state). The variation patterns P11 to P16 have a low-probability time reduction or a high-probability time reduction, and can be selected in the first section (the first to 99th special games). The fluctuation patterns P21 and P22 have a low probability of shortening or a high probability of shortening, and can be selected in the second section (the 100th special game). The fluctuation patterns P31 to P37 have a highly accurate time reduction and can be selected in the third section (the 101st or later special game in which the time reduction state continues).

  The fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P11, P12, P31, P32, and P37 are non-reach variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P03, P13, P21, and P33 are loss fluctuation patterns with reach. The fluctuation patterns P04, P14, P15, P22, P34, and P35 are the jackpot fluctuation patterns with reach. The fluctuation patterns P16 and P36 are the big hit fluctuation patterns without reach (so-called “short hit”). The variation patterns P14, P16, P34, and P36 can be selected when a 16R big hit (symbols ZA and Za), and the variation patterns P15 and P35 can be selected when an 8R big hit (symbols ZB and Zb). Note that the variation patterns P15 and P35 may be selectable even when the symbol ZC is a big hit of 8R.

  That is, in the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 30a can select the fluctuation pattern P01 (the fluctuation time = 12 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern P02 (the fluctuation time = 6 seconds) as the fluctuation pattern without reach. On the other hand, in the time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a selects the fluctuation patterns P11 and P31 (fluctuation time = 6 seconds) and the fluctuation patterns P12 and P32 (fluctuation time = 1 second) as the fluctuation patterns without reach. It is possible. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation game based on the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern without the reach is greatly reduced as compared with the non-time reduction state.

  The out-of-reach variation pattern P13 with reach in the first section can be selected regardless of whether the player has won the falling lottery or has not won the falling lottery. That is, in the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern P13, if the out-of-design symbol combination is finally derived through the reach effect, it cannot be specified whether or not the winning lottery has been won.

  On the other hand, the out-of-reach variation pattern P33 with the reach in the third section is not selectable when not winning in the falling lottery, but is selectable when winning in the falling lottery. That is, in the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern P33, when the out-of-design symbol combination is finally derived through the reach effect, it is possible to specify that the player has won the falling lottery.

  The out-of-reach variation patterns P31, P32, and P37 in the third section can be selected when the winning lottery has not been won, but cannot be selected when the winning lottery has been won. That is, in an effect game based on the fluctuation patterns P31, P32, and P37, when a symbol combination that is finally lost without a reach effect is derived, it is possible to specify that the player has not won the falling lottery. Therefore, in the third section, the reach effect is executed only when the big hit lottery is won or when the falling lottery is won.

  Further, in the special game of the second section in the time saving state, the main control CPU 30a can select the large hit variation pattern with reach and the loss variation pattern with reach, but cannot select the variation pattern without reach. . Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a reach effect is always executed in the 100th special game after being controlled to the time saving state.

Next, an effect pattern of the effect game will be described.
When a game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a of the present embodiment determines an effect pattern based on a fluctuation pattern identifiable from the control command and a current effect mode. Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only a portion related to a characteristic effect will be described in detail.

  FIGS. 11 to 16 show an example of a variation pattern, an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern is selected, and a specific effect content for each effect pattern. 17 to 19 show an example of a specific execution mode of the effect accompanying the effect game. It should be noted that the execution modes of the effects shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 are merely examples, and are not limited to these modes.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, during the execution of the effect game, before the reach is formed, various announcement effects may be executed as a pre-reach effect. For example, the notice effect is executed by displaying an image imitating a predetermined character on the effect display device EH, or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP. In addition, during the execution of the effect game, before the reach is formed, an introduction effect that may specify that the reach effect may be executed may be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is configured to include one or a plurality of transition sections (branch sections) and a result section. In the reach effect of the present embodiment, the result section is executed through one or a plurality of progress sections, and finally, in the result section, information capable of specifying the result of the jackpot lottery or the like is presented.

The first special mode MS1 will be described.
The outline of the effect in the first special mode MS1 in the first section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the first special mode MS <b> 1 of the first section, the reach presentation presents a predetermined mission (task) to the player and determines whether or not the mission is a big hit depending on whether or not the mission is achieved. It is executed as a mission presentation type effect (hereinafter, referred to as a mission effect) that can specify whether or not it is possible.

  During the first special mode MS1 of the first section, when the reach is formed, the effect display device EH performs a presentation effect for presenting a mission as a first progress portion. The presentation effects include a presentation effect A and a presentation effect B that have different missions to be presented. In the effect display device EH, when the presentation effects A and B are finished as the first progress portion, a button effect for prompting the operation of the effect button BT is performed as the second progress portion. In the effect display device EH, the achievement of the mission (big hit) can be specified as a result part when the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period of the effect button BT or when the operation reception period elapses. Mission success production, or a mission failure production that can specify the failure (miss) of the mission. In the mission failure effect in the first special mode MS1 in the first section, it is possible to specify that the current special game is out of the game, but it is difficult (not possible) to specify whether or not the player has won the falling lottery.

  FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a specific execution mode of the mission effect. As shown in FIG. 17A, in the effect display device EH, when reach is formed, an image simulating a character string of “big hit if character A laughs” is displayed as a first progression part, The presentation effect A is performed. Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the effect display device EH, as the second progression part, an image imitating the effect button BT or an image imitating the character string of “press the button and make character A laugh” Is displayed, a button effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 17C, when the jackpot lottery is won, the effect display device EH displays, as a result part, an image imitating the character A laughing or a character string of “mission success!”. By displaying the imitated image, a mission success effect is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17D, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the effect display device EH displays, as a result part, an image simulating the character A getting angry, or “mission failed!”. By displaying an image imitating the character string of, a mission failure effect is performed.

The effect processing in the first special mode MS1 in the first section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the first special mode MS1, during the first section, the variation patterns P11 to P16 can be selected. When the variation patterns P14 and P15 (big hits) are selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E11 and E13. In the effect pattern E11, the contents that form a reach, execute the presentation effect A that presents the content of presenting the mission A as the first progress portion, and execute the button effect as the second progress portion are specified.

  Here, when the effect pattern E11 is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the operation reception period of the effect button BT when the start timing of the second lapse section comes. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined image as information that can specify that the effect button BT can be operated during the operation reception period. The effect pattern E11 includes the content of executing the mission success effect as a result part when the effect button BT is operated during the operation button BT operation reception period or when the operation reception period elapses. Has been identified. The effect pattern E13 is the same as the effect pattern E11 except that the missions to be presented are different, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  When the variation pattern P13 (out) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E12 and E14. In the effect pattern E12, the contents that form reach, execute the presentation effect A as the first progress portion, execute the button effect as the second progress portion, and execute the mission failure effect as the result portion are specified. The effect pattern E14 is the same as the effect pattern E12 except that the mission to be presented is different, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the processing contents related to the button effects in the effect patterns E12 to E14 are the same as those in the effect pattern E11, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  When the variation pattern P11 is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E15. When the variation pattern P12 is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E16. In the effect patterns E15 and E16, the contents for deriving a lost symbol combination after performing various notice effects are specified.

The outline of the effect in the first special mode MS1 in the second section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the first special mode MS1 of the second section, the reach effect can specify whether or not the time reduction state continues even after the 100th (second section) special game is completed. It is executed as a continuation possibility effect.

  During the first special mode MS1 of the second section, when the reach is formed, the effect display device EH performs a transition effect that can specify the start of the continuation possibility effect as the first transition unit. Thereafter, in the effect display device EH, a continuous effect A may be performed as a result part, in which the 100th special game is missed and the time saving state can be specified to be continued. In the effect display device EH, an end effect A may be performed as a result part, in which the 100th special game is missed and the time saving state can be specified to end. In the effect display device EH, as the result part, after the end effect is performed, the continuous effect A may be performed in reverse.

  In the effect display device EH, a button effect may be performed after a progress effect is performed. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period of the effect button BT, or when the operation reception period elapses, the movable body effect is performed as a result portion. There are cases. This movable body effect is executed as an effect that can definitely determine that the special game this time is a big hit (8R big hit or 16R big hit).

  FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a specific execution mode of the continuation availability effect. As shown in FIG. 18A, in the effect display device EH, when the reach is formed, as the first progression part, an image imitating a state in which the character B is angry, or a dialogue saying "What should I do?" By displaying the displayed image, a progress effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an angry effect) is performed. As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the effect display device EH displays an image imitating the effect button BT or an image imitating the character string of "press the button!" A button effect may be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), when a jackpot lottery has been won, the movable body EK operates as a result part to perform a movable body effect. At this time, the effect display device EH may display an image imitating the character B laughing or an image imitating the character string of "It was a great cause!"

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), in the effect display device EH, an image imitating a state in which the character B is furious or an image imitating the dialogue of "play is over!" As a result, an end effect A (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a furious effect) may be performed. As shown in FIG. 18E, the effect display device EH displays, as a result part, an image imitating a state in which the character B is angry or an image imitating the words "Let's take a chance again". , A continuous effect A may be performed.

The effect processing in the first special mode MS1 in the second section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the first special mode MS1, during the second section, the fluctuation patterns P21 and P22 can be selected. The sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E21 and E23 when the variation pattern P21 (out) is selected and the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E21, the contents of forming a reach, executing a transition effect as a first transition portion, and executing a continuous effect as a result portion are specified. In the effect pattern E23, it is specified that the reach effect is to be formed, the transition effect is executed as the first progress portion, the end effect is executed as the result portion, and then the continuous effect is executed in reverse.

  The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E22 when the outlier variation pattern P21 is selected and the second time-saving end condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E22, the contents of forming a reach, executing a transition effect as a first transition portion, and executing an end effect as a result portion are specified.

  When the variation pattern P22 (big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E24 regardless of whether the second time-saving end condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E24, the contents of forming a reach, executing a transition effect as a first transition portion, and executing a button effect as a second transition portion are specified.

  Here, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the operation reception period of the effect button BT when the start timing of the second elapsed section comes. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined image as information that can specify that the effect button BT can be operated during the operation reception period. The effect pattern E24 includes the content of executing the movable body effect as a result part when the effect button BT is operated during the operation button BT operation reception period or when the operation reception period elapses. Has been identified.

The special mode MT will be described.
First, an outline of the effect in the special mode MT in the third section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special mode MT of the third section, the reach effect is executed as a mission effect, similarly to the first special mode MS1 of the first section. In the mission failure effect in the special mode MT in the third section, it is possible to specify not only that the current special game has been missed but also that the player has won a fall in the falling lottery in the current special game. That is, in the mission failure effect in the special mode MT in the third section, it is possible to specify that the gaming state with the high accuracy time reduction in the third section ends and the game state falls to the gaming state without the low accuracy time reduction.

  Further, during the special mode MT, the effect display device EH performs a button effect for prompting the operation of the effect button BT as an effect before reach. In the effect display device EH, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation accepting period of the effect button BT, or when the operation accepting period elapses, the symbol combination of the big hit is derived without the reach effect. Effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a sudden effect) or an unspecified effect that can specify that the special game of this time is an unspecified effect. The unspecified effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that in the special game of this time, the player has not won the jackpot lottery but has not won the fall lottery. Therefore, when the button effect appears in the special mode MT, it is possible to recognize that the gaming state does not become a big hit, but the game state with high accuracy and time is not ended.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a specific execution mode of the pre-reach effect in the special mode MT. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the effect display device EH, when the effect game is started, an image imitating the effect button BT or a character string “press a button!” Is imitated as a pre-reach effect. By displaying an image, a button effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the big hit lottery is won, the effect display device EH derives a big hit symbol combination as a pre-reach effect, thereby performing a sudden hit effect. At this time, the effect display device EH may display an image imitating a state in which the character B laughs or an image imitating a character string of "It was a great cause!" As shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the jackpot lottery has not been won, and when the fall lottery has not been won, the effect display device EH uses a pre-reach effect to show the appearance of smoke and disappearance. By displaying the changed image, an unspecified effect is performed.

The effect processing in the special mode MT will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special mode MT, during the third section, the variation patterns P31 to P37 can be selected. When the variation patterns P34 and P35 (big hit) are selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E11 and E13. The sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E12 and E14 when the variation pattern P33 (missing + falling) is selected.

  The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E31 when the variation pattern P36 (16R big hit) is selected. In the effect pattern E31, when the effect game is started, the content of executing the button effect is specified as the effect before reach. Here, when the effect pattern E31 is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a starts an operation reception period of the effect button BT after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined image as information that can specify that the effect button BT can be operated during the operation reception period. Then, in the effect pattern E31, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period of the effect button BT, or when the operation reception period elapses, the content of executing the sudden effect is specified. I have.

  The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E32 when the variation pattern P37 (missing + non-falling) is selected. In the effect pattern E32, when the effect game is started, the content of executing the button effect is specified as the effect before reach. Then, in the effect pattern E32, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period of the effect button BT, or when the operation reception period elapses, the content to execute the specific off-effect is specified. ing. The control contents of the button effect in the effect pattern E32 are the same as the control contents in the effect pattern E31, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. When the variation patterns P31 and P32 are selected, the sub-control CPU 40a does not execute the button effect, and selects an effect pattern that determines the content of deriving the outgoing effect symbol combination without forming a reach. I do.

Next, the first special mode MS1 and the features of the special mode MT that shifts via the first special mode MS1 will be described together with the flow of effects.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the first special mode MS1 in the first section, a mission effect is performed as a reach effect, and a jackpot can be specified by a successful mission effect, or a miss is specified by a mission failed effect. Will be possible. In the first special mode MS1 of the first section, it is difficult (not possible) to specify whether or not the player has won the falling lottery even if the mission failure effect is executed as a result part.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the first special mode MS1 in the second section, a continuation availability determination is performed as a reach effect, and the continuation effect makes it possible to specify a continuation that is off and has a high probability of being short, or an end effect. With this, it is possible to specify the end of the time-saving state, or to specify the big hit by the button effect and the movable body effect. In the present embodiment, when the time saving continuation condition is satisfied and the vehicle enters the third section, the mode shifts from the first special mode MS1 to the special mode MT. It is not possible to shift to the special mode MT from the effect modes other than the first special mode MS1.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special mode MT in the third section, a mission effect is performed, and a jackpot can be specified by a successful mission effect, or a missed and highly accurate time can be determined by a mission failed effect. The end can be specified. That is, in the special mode MT of the third section, the reach effect is executed only once. Then, in the special mode MT in the third section, after one reach effect, either a big hit or a high-precision time reduction is completed.

  Also, in the special mode MT of the third section, a button effect is performed without going through a reach effect, and a big hit can be specified by a sudden effect, or a special effect can cause a loss and a high accuracy time. Continuation can be specified. In other words, in the special mode MT, when the button effect is started, it is possible to specify that the end of the button effect does not end at least and the time is short (so-called “secure route”).

  As described above, in the special mode MT in the third section, when the time-saving state continues even after the 100th fluctuation game, the continuation condition in which the falling lottery is not won and the big hit condition in which the big hitting lottery is won are selected. When at least one of the conditions is satisfied, a button effect may be executed as a special effect different from the reach effect during the execution of the fluctuation game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when neither the continuation condition nor the big hit condition is satisfied, the button effect is not executed during the execution of the variable game.

Next, the second special mode MS2 will be described.
An outline of the effect in the second special mode MS2 of the first section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the second special mode MS2 of the first section, the reach effect progresses from the first progress portion to the third progress portion so as to branch into a plurality of routes (producing processes). Then, it is executed as a route branching type effect (hereinafter, referred to as a route branching effect) in which it is possible to specify whether or not it is a big hit in the result portion.

  During the second special mode MS2 of the first section, the effect display device EH performs a sudden hit effect capable of specifying a 16R jackpot as a pre-reach effect. In addition, during the second special mode MS2 of the first section, in the effect display device EH, an introductory effect indicating whether or not a route branching effect is started is performed as a pre-reach effect before the reach is formed. In the effect display device EH, when an introductory effect is performed, the effect game ends without forming a reach, or a reach is formed, and a start that can specify the start of the route branching effect as a first progression part. Production A is performed. In the effect display device EH, when the start effect A ends as the first progress portion, a success result effect A capable of specifying the 16R jackpot is performed as the result portion, or the first branch effect A and the second effect portion as the second progress portion. One of the two branch effects B is performed.

  In the effect display device EH, when the first branch effect A is performed as the second progress part, the success result effect A that can specify the 16R jackpot or the failure result effect A that can specify the loss is performed as the result part. . In the effect display device EH, when the first branch effect B is performed as the second progress part, the success result effect B capable of specifying the 8R jackpot or the success result effect C capable of specifying the 16R jackpot is performed as the result part. Will be

Here, an example of a specific execution mode of the route branch effect in the second special mode MS2 of the first section will be described.
For example, in the effect display device EH, an introduction effect (turning effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating the character C turning around. For example, in the effect display device EH, a start effect A (a gate arrival effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating the character C arriving at the gate. In the effect display device EH, the first branch effect A (break-through effect A) and the first branch effect B (break-through effect B) are displayed by displaying an image simulating the character C failing to break through the castle gate. Done.

  In the effect display device EH, a success result effect A (breakthrough success effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating the character C breaking through the gate. In the effect display device EH, a failure result effect A (return effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating the character C turning back from the front of the castle gate. In the effect display device EH, a success result effect B (normal cloak effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating the manner in which a cloak embroidered with a character string such as "Large person" flips. In the effect display device EH, a success result effect C (special cloak effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating a manner in which a cape embroidered with a character string such as “World Warriors” flips. For example, in the effect display device EH, a sudden hit effect is performed by deriving a symbol combination of a big hit.

The effect processing in the second special mode MS2 of the first section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the second special mode MS2, during the first section, the variation patterns P11 to P16 can be selected. When the variation pattern P14 (16R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E41, E42, and E45. The effect pattern E41 specifies the contents of executing the introductory effect before forming the reach, forming the reach, executing the start effect A as the first progress part, and executing the success result effect A as the result part. In the effect pattern E42, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect A is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect A is executed as the second progress portion, and the result portion is executed. The content for executing the success result effect A is specified. In the effect pattern E45, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect A is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect B is executed as the second progress portion, and the result portion is executed. The content for executing the success result presentation C is specified.

  When the variation pattern P15 (8R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E44. In the effect pattern E44, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect A is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect B is executed as the second progress portion, and the result portion is executed. The content for executing the success result presentation B is specified. When the variation pattern P13 is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E43. In the effect pattern E43, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect A is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect A is executed as the second progress portion, and the result portion is performed. The content for executing the failure result effect A is specified.

  When the variation pattern P11 (out) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E46. In the effect pattern E46, the contents for performing the introduction effect before the reach formation and deriving the lost symbol combination are specified. When the variation pattern P12 (out) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E47. In the effect pattern E47, the content for deriving the lost symbol combination is specified without executing the introductory effect before the reach is formed. When the variation pattern P16 (16R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E48. The effect pattern E48 specifies the content of executing the sudden effect without executing the introduction effect before the reach formation.

The outline of the effect in the second special mode MS2 in the second section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the second special mode MS2 of the second section, the reach effect is obtained even after the 100th (second section) special game is completed, similarly to the first special mode MS1 of the second section. This is executed as a continuation availability effect that enables specification of whether or not the time-saving state continues. In the present embodiment, the continuation availability effect in the second special mode MS2 of the second section is executed as a route branching effect, similarly to the second special mode MS2 of the first section.

  In the effect display device EH during the second special mode MS2 of the second section, when the reach is formed, a start effect B that can specify the start of the continuation possibility effect is performed as the first lapse part. After that, in the effect display device EH, as a result part, a continuous effect that can specify that the 100th special game is out of order and the time saving state is continued may be performed. In the effect display device EH, as a result part, an end effect that can specify that the 100th special game has been missed and that the time saving state has ended may be performed. In the effect display device EH, as the result part, after the end effect is performed, a continuous effect may be performed in reverse.

  In the effect display device EH, a button effect may be performed after the start effect B is performed. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period of the effect button BT, or when the operation reception period elapses, the movable body effect is performed as a result portion. There are cases. This movable body effect is executed as an effect that can definitely determine that the special game this time is a big hit (8R big hit or 16R big hit).

Here, an example of a specific execution mode of the route branch effect in the second special mode MS2 of the second section will be described.
For example, in the effect display device EH, when the reach is formed, the start effect B (the main line assault effect) is performed by displaying, as the first progression section, an image simulating the state where the main line is assaulted by enemy soldiers. Will be For example, in the effect display device EH, the button effect may be performed by displaying an image imitating the effect button BT or an image imitating the character string of “press the button!” As the second progression part. . When the jackpot lottery is won, as a result portion, the movable body EK operates to perform a movable body effect. At this time, the effect display device EH may display an image imitating the character B laughing or an image imitating the character string of "It was a great cause!" Further, for example, in the effect display device EH, an end effect B (defeat effect) may be performed by displaying an image simulating defeat to an enemy soldier as a result portion. For example, in the effect display device EH, a continuous effect B (victory effect) may be performed by displaying an image imitating a victory over an enemy soldier as a result portion.

The effect processing in the second special mode MS2 in the second section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the second special mode MS2, during the second section, the fluctuation patterns P21 and P22 can be selected.

  The sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E51 and E53 when the variation pattern P21 (out) is selected and the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E51, the contents of forming a reach, executing the start effect B as the first progress portion, and executing the continuous effect B as the result portion are specified. In the effect pattern E53, the contents of forming a reach, executing the start effect B as the first elapsed portion, executing the end effect B as the result portion, and subsequently executing the continuous effect B in reverse are specified.

  The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E52 when the variation pattern P21 (out) is selected and the second time-saving end condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E52, the contents of forming a reach, executing the start effect B as the first progress portion, and executing the end effect B as the result portion are specified. When the variation pattern P22 (big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E54 irrespective of whether or not the second time-saving end condition is satisfied. In the effect pattern E54, the contents of forming reach, executing the start effect B as the first elapse portion, executing the button effect as the second elapse portion, and executing the movable body effect as the result portion are specified. The processing content related to the button effect in the effect pattern E54 is the same as that in the effect pattern E24, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The outline of the effect in the second special mode MS2 in the third section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the second special mode MS2 of the third section, the reach effect is executed as a route branching effect, similarly to the second special mode MS2 of the first section. During the second special mode MS2 in the third section, the effect display device EH performs an introductory effect as a pre-reach effect before the reach formation. In the effect display device EH, when an introductory effect is performed, a reach is formed, and, as a first transition portion, one of the start effect A and the start effect B is performed as a start effect that can specify the start of the route branch effect. Or, after the start effect B is started, the start effect A is performed in reverse. In the effect display device EH, when an introductory effect is performed, the effect game may end without forming a reach.

  In the effect display device EH, if the start effect A is performed via the first effect B with or without the start effect B, the success result effect A is performed as a result portion. Further, in the effect display device EH, when the start effect B is performed as the first progress portion, any one of the first branch effect A and the first branch effect B is performed as the second progress portion. In the effect display device EH, when the first branch effect A is performed as the second progress portion, any one of the successful result effect B and the successful result effect D capable of specifying the 16R jackpot is performed as the result portion. In the effect display device EH, when the first branch effect B is performed as the second progress portion, one of the second branch effect A and the second branch effect B is performed as the third progress portion. In the effect display device EH, when the second branch effect A is performed as the third progress portion, one of the successful result effect B and the successful result effect D is performed as the result portion.

  In the effect display device EH, when the second branch effect B is performed as the third progress portion, the result portion is that the successful result effect B, the successful result effect D, and the falling lottery in the special game this time have been won. Is performed, a failure result effect B that can specify the That is, the failure result effect B in the second special mode MS2 of the third section is an effect that can specify that the gaming state with the high accuracy time reduction in the third section ends and the game state falls to the gaming state without the low accuracy time reduction. It is. In addition, during the second special mode MS2 of the third section, the effect display device EH performs a sudden end effect or an unspecified effect as a pre-reach effect.

Here, an example of a specific execution mode of the route branch effect in the second special mode MS2 of the third section will be described.
For example, the introduction effect, the start effect A, and the success effect effects A and B in the second special mode MS2 in the third section can be the same as those in the second special mode MS2 in the first section. For example, the start effect B in the second special mode MS2 in the third section can be the same as the start effect B in the second special mode MS2 in the second section. For example, the end effect in the second special mode MS2 in the third section and the specific non-specific effect can be the same as each effect in the special mode MT in the third section.

  Further, for example, in the effect display device EH, the first branch effect A (reinforcement effect A) is performed by displaying an image simulating the appearance of the reinforcements arriving. For example, in the effect display device EH, a first branch effect B (combat effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating a battle between the enemy army and the own army. For example, in the effect display device EH, a second branch effect A (reinforcement effect B) is performed by displaying an image simulating a state in which reinforcements arrive. For example, in the effect display device EH, a second branch effect B (withdrawal effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating a state in which the own army withdraws. For example, in the effect display device EH, a success result effect D (cut-in effect) is performed by displaying an image imitating the character D. For example, in the effect display device EH, a failure result effect B (defeat effect) is performed by displaying an image simulating a situation in which the own army is defeated.

The effect processing in the second special mode MS2 in the third section will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the second special mode MS2, during the third section, the variation patterns P31 to P37 can be selected. When the variation pattern P34 (16R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects any of the effect patterns E61, E62, E64, E66, and E68. When the variation pattern P35 (8R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects one of the effect patterns E63, E65, and E67. The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E69 when the variation pattern P33 (missing + falling) is selected.

  The effect pattern E61 specifies the contents of executing the introduction effect before forming the reach, forming the reach, executing the start effect A as the first progression part, and executing the success result effect A as the result part. In the effect pattern E62, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect B is started as the first progress portion, the start effect A is executed in reverse, and the success result effect A is performed as the result portion. Is specified. In the effect pattern E63, an introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, a reach is formed, a start effect B is executed as a first progress portion, a first branch effect A is executed as a second progress portion, and a result portion is executed. The content for executing the success result presentation B is specified. In the effect pattern E64, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect B is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect A is executed as the second progress portion, and the result portion is performed. The content for executing the success result presentation D is specified.

  In the effect pattern E65, the introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, the reach is formed, the start effect B is executed as the first progress portion, the first branch effect B is executed as the second progress portion, and the third process is performed. The content of executing the second branch effect A as the part and executing the successful result effect B as the result part is specified. In the effect pattern E66, an introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, a reach is formed, a start effect B is executed as a first progress portion, a first branch effect B is executed as a second progress portion, and a third process is performed. The content of executing the second branch effect A as the part and executing the successful result effect D as the result part is specified.

  In the effect pattern E67, an introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, a reach is formed, a start effect B is executed as a first progress portion, a first branch effect B is executed as a second progress portion, and a third process is performed. The content of executing the second branch effect B as a part and executing the successful result effect B as a result part is specified. In the effect pattern E68, an introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, a reach is formed, a start effect B is executed as a first progress portion, a first branch effect B is executed as a second progress portion, and a third process is performed. The content of executing the second branch effect B as the part and executing the successful result effect D as the result part is specified. In the effect pattern E69, an introductory effect is executed before the reach is formed, a reach is formed, a start effect B is executed as a first progress portion, a first branch effect B is executed as a second progress portion, and a third process is performed. The content of executing the second branch effect B as a part and executing the failure result effect B as a result part is specified.

  Further, when the variation pattern P36 (16R big hit) is selected, the sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E70. In the effect pattern E70, the content of executing a sudden effect before reaching is specified. The sub-control CPU 40a selects the effect pattern E71 when the variation pattern P37 (missing + falling) is selected. In the effect pattern E70, the content of executing the off-specific effect before the reach is formed is specified. When the fluctuation patterns P31 and P32 are selected, the sub-control CPU 40a does not execute the sudden effect and the button effect that is a safe route, and derives a lost effect symbol combination without forming a reach. Select an effect pattern that defines the content.

The features of the second special mode MS2 will be described together with the flow of the effect.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the second special mode MS2 of the first section, if the start effect A is performed as a reach effect during the effect game, whether the 16R jackpot can be specified directly by the success result effect A. , One of the first branch effects A and B is performed. When the first branch effect A is performed, the 16R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect A, or the loss can be specified by the failure result effect A. In the second special mode MS2 of the first section, even if the failure result effect A is executed as the result section, it is difficult (unable) to specify whether or not the player has won the falling lottery. On the other hand, when the first branch effect B is performed, the 8R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect B, or the 16R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect C.

  Therefore, at the stage where the start effect A is performed via the introductory effect, it cannot be specified whether or not a big hit will occur. Then, the route that branches to the first branch effect B via the start effect A is a jackpot determined route that can specify either the 8R jackpot or the 16R jackpot. On the other hand, the route that branches to the first branch effect A via the start effect A is a route for which it is still impossible to specify whether the route will be a big hit or a loss.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, in the second special mode MS2 of the second section, when the continuation possibility propriety effect is performed as the reach effect, the continuation effect B can be used to specify the continuation without disconnection and with high accuracy time reduction. Or, the end effect B makes it possible to specify the end of the missing and time-saving state, or the button effect and the movable body effect can specify the big hit. In this embodiment, when the high-probability state starts with the end of the jackpot game in which the V prize has occurred, in the 100th fluctuation game, the falling lottery is won before the 100th fluctuation game. The continuation enable / disable effect can be executed regardless of whether it is performed or when it is not won in the drop lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the second special mode MS2 of the third section, when the start effect A is performed as the reach effect during the effect game, the success result effect A may make it possible to specify the 16R jackpot. That is, the route that branches to the start effect A via the introduction effect is a special route (so-called premium route) in which the 16R jackpot is determined at that time. As described above, the start effect A in the present embodiment is not a jackpot determined effect in the first section, but changes to a jackpot determined effect in the third section.

  Further, in the second special mode MS2 of the third section, during the effect game, after the start effect B is performed as the reach effect, the first branch effect A is performed, and the 8R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect B. Or 16R big hit can be specified by the success result presentation D. On the other hand, in the second special mode MS2 of the third section, during the effect game, after the start effect B is performed as the reach effect, and the first branch effect B is performed, the second branch effects A and B are further performed. Branch to either. When the second branch effect A is performed, the 8R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect B, or the 16R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect D. In addition, when the second branch effect B is performed, whether the 8R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect B, the 16R jackpot can be specified by the success result effect D, or the failure result effect B In addition, the end of the time saving state can be specified.

  Therefore, at the stage where the start effect B is performed via the introductory effect, it cannot be specified whether or not a big hit will occur. Then, the route that branches to the first branch effect A via the introduction effect and the start effect B is a jackpot determined route that is an 8R jackpot or a 16R jackpot. On the other hand, at the stage where the first branch effect B is performed on the route that branches to the first branch effect B via the introductory effect and the start effect B, it is not possible to specify whether or not a big hit will still occur. .

  The route that branches into the second branch effect A via the introduction effect, the start effect B, and the first branch effect B is a jackpot-determined route that can specify any one of the 8R jackpot and the 16R jackpot. On the other hand, the route that branches to the second branch effect B via the introductory effect, the start effect B, and the first branch effect B constitutes a route that cannot be determined to be a big hit or a loss. ing. Here, the route via the second branch effect B is a so-called “dangerous route” because the game state with the loss and the high probability of shortening the time ends when the hit does not become a big hit.

  Therefore, in the third section (mode MT, MS2) corresponding to the specific section, if the time-saving state continues even after the 100th variation game, the third time-saving end condition (end condition) and the jackpot When at least one of the jackpot conditions to be won is satisfied, a reach effect can be executed during the execution of the fluctuation game. On the other hand, if neither the third time-saving end condition nor the big hit condition is satisfied, the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the fluctuation game.

  As described above, in the second special mode MS2 in the first section, the start effect A → the route without the branch effect, the start effect A → the route of the first branch effect A, and the start effect A → Three routes are provided in all of the routes of the first branch effect B. In the second special mode MS2 in the second section, except for the result portion, a total of two routes, that is, a route of the start effect B → no button effect and a route of the start effect B → button effect are provided.

  In the second special mode MS2 in the third section, except for the result part, the start effect A → route without branch effect, start effect B → route of first branch effect A, start effect B → first branch effect B → first effect. A total of four routes are provided, that is, a two-branch effect A route and a start effect B → first branch effect B → second branch effect B route. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even in the same second special mode MS2, it can be understood that the number of routes of the route branching effect is different between the first section and the third section. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even in the same second special mode MS2, it can be understood that the number of routes of the route branching effect is different between the second section and another section.

Next, main differences between the first special mode MS1 and the special mode MT and the second special mode MS2 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, in the first special mode MS <b> 1 and the special mode MT, the reach effect is executed as a mission effect that can specify whether a big hit or not according to the success or failure of the mission. Therefore, in the first special mode MS1 and the special mode MT, the player only has to pay attention mainly to the success or failure of the mission, and the easy-to-understand playability is realized.

  On the other hand, in the second special mode MS2, the reach effect proceeds so as to branch into a plurality of routes, and is finally executed as a route branch effect that allows the result section to specify whether or not a big hit has occurred. You. Therefore, in the second special mode MS2, the player can focus on the route along which the route branching effect is progressing, thereby narrowing down the result of the directing game. Gaming that can raise the expectation for each point is realized.

  The mission effects in the first special mode MS1 and the special mode MT, except for the result part, are configured as a presentation effect → button effect, and there is no route branching such as a route branch effect, and one route is provided. It can also be grasped as a production with only one. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be grasped that the number of routes does not change in the first special mode MS1 of the first section and the special mode MT of the third section. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can also be grasped that the number of routes does not change in the first special mode MS1 in the second section, and in the first special mode MS1 and the special mode MT in the third section in the first section. On the other hand, in the second special mode MS2, even in the point that the number of routes in the route branching effect changes according to the first section, the second section, and the third section, the first special mode MS1 and the special mode It is different from MT.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first special mode MS1 is selected in the mode selection effect during the big hit game, the first special mode MS1 is completed in the first section and the second section after the end of the big hit game. While the mode is controlled to the mode MS1, when the vehicle enters the third section due to establishment of the time saving continuation condition, the mode is shifted to the special mode MT in the third section. On the other hand, when the second special mode MS2 is selected in the mode selection effect, the control is consistently performed in the second special mode MS2 not only in the first section and the second section but also in the third section. Is done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that by selecting the special mode by the route selection effect, it is possible to select whether or not to shift to the effect mode after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, in the special mode MT in the third section, when the button effect is started, it is possible to specify that the gaming state with at least the disconnection and the highly accurate time saving is not ended. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the button effect to be a safe route is not executed in the second special mode MS2 in the third section. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by selecting the special mode by the route selection effect, it can be said that the presence or absence of the button effect (secure route) after the end of the big hit game can be selected.

Next, information output processing for outputting an external signal from the information output terminal board 50 will be described.
The information output terminal board 50 includes external terminals 50a to 50c. In the present embodiment, a predetermined signal (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous section signal D1) is output from the first external terminal 50a during the jackpot game and during the time saving state. That is, according to the advantageous section signal D1, it is possible to specify whether the game is in the big hit game or in the time saving state. A predetermined signal (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous section signal D2) is output from the second external terminal 50b during the big hit game. That is, according to the advantageous section signal D2, it is possible to specify that a big hit game is being played. A predetermined signal (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous section signal D3) is output from the third external terminal 50c during the big hit game. That is, according to the advantageous section signal D3, it is possible to specify that the vehicle is in the time saving state. In the following description, when "control to ON state" is indicated for a predetermined signal, it is intended to start outputting the predetermined signal, and when "control to OFF state" is indicated, the output of the predetermined signal is specified. Intended to stop.

  A data counter can be connected to one or more external terminals that can be arbitrarily selected among the external terminals 50a to 50c. The data counter is a so-called “table lamp”. For example, the data counter includes a decorative lamp as a means capable of executing a light emission effect. The decorative lamp of the data counter emits light in a different light emission pattern when any of the advantageous section signals D1 to D3 is input than when none of the advantageous section signals D1 to D3 is input. Therefore, when it is assumed that a data counter is connected to the information output terminal board 50, by visually recognizing the decoration lamp of the data counter, during the big hit game and during the time saving state according to the connected external terminal. Can be specified.

  The main control CPU 30a executes the information output process as an interrupt process. In the information output process, the main control CPU 30a switches the output state of the advantageous section signals D1 to D3 between the ON state and the OFF state at a timing according to which of the time saving end conditions is satisfied. Hereinafter, the information output process will be described in detail.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the advantageous section signal D1 to the ON state and controls the advantageous section signal D2 to the ON state when the big hit game is started in the gaming state without the low probability time saving. When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a continuously controls the advantageous section signal D1 to be in the ON state, controls the advantageous section signal D2 to be in the OFF state, and controls the advantageous section signal D3 to be in the ON state.

  FIG. 20 shows a situation in a low-probability state (a situation where the first time-saving end condition or the second time-saving end condition is satisfied) at the time when the 100th special game ends after the big hit game ends. ing. Note that “S” shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 indicates the number of times the special game has been executed after the end of the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 20, after the 99th special game ends at time T1, the main control CPU 30a executes a drop lottery and a big hit lottery at a time T2 at which a predetermined variable interval time elapses, and further performs a first lottery. Execute state transition processing. Strictly speaking, the main control CPU 30a executes the drop lottery and the big hit lottery at the time T2a, and executes the first state transition process at the subsequent time T2b. However, the time difference between the time points T2a and T2b is small enough that the player cannot distinguish them. At the time T2, the transition of the gaming state is not performed. In this case, the main control CPU 30a maintains the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 in the ON state at the time T2.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a executes the second state transition processing at a time point T3 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern elapses, ends the time reduction state, and shifts to the gaming state without the low probability time reduction. In this case, at time T3, the main control CPU 30a controls the advantageous section signals D1, D3 to the OFF state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the time-saving state ends based on the establishment of the first time-saving end condition or the second time-saving end condition, at the same time or almost simultaneously with the end of the 100th special game (derivation of the special symbol), The output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 ends. Thereafter, at time T4 when the variable interval time elapses, the 101st special game is started in a gaming state without low probability time saving. In this case, the main control CPU 30a keeps the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 in the OFF state at the time T4.

  FIG. 21 shows a case where the time-saving state continues even after the end of the 100th special game due to the fulfillment of the time-saving continuation condition, in which the player has won the falling lottery and has not won the jackpot lottery. Have been.

  As shown in FIG. 21, after the 110th special game ends at time T11, the main control CPU 30a executes a drop lottery and a big hit lottery at a time T12 when a variable interval time elapses, and further performs a first state transition process. Execute Here, it is assumed that at time T12a, the player has won the fall lottery and has not won the jackpot lottery. In this case, at the time T12b, the main control CPU 30a executes the first state transition processing to terminate the high probability state and transition to the low probability state, terminate the time reduction state and transition to the non-time reduction state. Let it. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a maintains the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 in the ON state at the time T12. In this manner, in the present embodiment, when the third time-saving end condition is satisfied, the time-saving state ends at the same time or almost at the same time as the start of the special game in which the third time-saving end condition is satisfied (start of symbol change). Thus, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 does not end.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 to the OFF state at a time point T13 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern elapses. At the time T13, the gaming state has already shifted to the gaming state without low probability time saving. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the time-saving state ends based on the establishment of the third time-saving end condition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 simultaneously ends the special game in which the third time-saving end condition is satisfied (derivation of the special symbol). Or substantially simultaneously, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 ends. That is, during the special game in which the third time-saving end condition is satisfied, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is continued even if the time-saving state is ended. Thereafter, at a time point T14 when the variable interval time elapses, the 112th special game is started in a gaming state without a low probability time saving. In this case, the main control CPU 30a maintains the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 in the OFF state at the time T14.

  FIG. 22 shows a case where the time-saving state is continued even after the end of the 100th special game due to the establishment of the time-saving continuation condition, and the situation where the falling lottery is not won and the big hit lottery is won is shown. It is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main control CPU 30a executes the falling lottery and the jackpot lottery at the time T22 when the 110th special game ends at the time T21 and the variable interval time elapses, and further executes the first state transition processing. Execute. Here, it is assumed that at the time T22a, the player does not win the falling lottery and wins the big hit lottery. In this case, at the time T22b, the main control CPU 30a executes the first state transition processing to end the high probability state and shift to the low probability state, and to end the time reduction state and change to the non-time reduction state. Migrate. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a maintains the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 in the ON state at the time T22. As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the third time reduction end condition is not satisfied, when the big hit lottery is won, at the same time or almost simultaneously with the start of the special game (the start of the change of the symbol), While the time-saving state ends, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 does not end.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 to the OFF state at the time T23 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern elapses. At the time T23, the gaming state has already shifted to the low probability of no working hours. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the third time-saving end condition is not satisfied, the advantageous section signal D1 is simultaneously or almost simultaneously with the end (derivation of the special symbol) of the special game won in the jackpot lottery. , D3 ends.

  Thereafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, at time T24 when the variable interval time elapses, a big hit game (big hit effect) is started. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the advantageous section signals D1 and D2 to the ON state at time T24. The main control CPU 30a may not be controlled to be in the OFF state at the time T23, but may be continuously controlled to be in the ON state after the time T24.

Next, an operation by executing the state transition processing will be described.
As described above, in the time reduction state of the present embodiment, at least one of the control of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the control of the probability fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the control of extending the opening time is performed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the state is the time saving state or the non-time saving state by carefully observing the operation of the ordinary variable member 17.

  If the third section is the first situation in which the winning lottery has been won and the jackpot lottery has not been won, the time-saving state is ended at the start of the special game, while the falling lottery is won. In the second situation where the big hit has not been won and the big hit has been won, the time-saving state may be ended at the start of the big hit game. When such a control configuration is employed, it is possible to specify that the time-saving state has ended at the start of the special game, and that at that time the player has won the falling lottery and has not won the big hit lottery. turn into. Conversely, if the time reduction state does not end at the start of the special game and the reach effect has been started, the player must win the jackpot lottery without waiting for the execution of the result portion of the reach effect. Can be specified.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the third section (specific section) with a high probability of shortening, when the end condition for winning the falling lottery is satisfied, the high probability state ends and the special game starts. The time savings state ends at time. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the end condition is not satisfied in the third section, if the big hit condition for winning the big hit lottery is satisfied, the time saving The state ends. That is, in the present embodiment, any one of the first situation in which the winning lottery is won and the big hit lottery is not won, and the second situation in which the big hit lottery is won (regardless of the result of the falling lottery). However, at the same end time, the time-saving state ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to specify whether the current situation is the first situation (losing + time saving end) or the second situation (big hit) based on the timing at which the time saving state ends. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the advantageous section signals D1 to D3 are merely electric signals, it is difficult to specify whether or not the signal is an ON state by itself. However, if a data counter (stand lamp) is connected to the information output terminal board 50, it is possible to easily specify that the advantageous section signals D1 to D3 are in the ON state based on the light emission pattern of the decorative lamp of the data counter. It is.

  If the third section is the first situation in which the winning lottery has been won and the jackpot lottery has not been won, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is terminated at the start of the special game, while the falling is performed. In the second situation where the lottery has not been won and the jackpot lottery has been won, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 may be continued until the start of the big hit game. When such a control configuration is employed, at the time when the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is completed at the start of the special game, the player has won the falling lottery and also has won the jackpot lottery at that time. It will be possible to identify that there is no. Conversely, if the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 does not end at the start of the special game and the reach effect is started, the jackpot lottery can be performed without waiting for execution of the result portion of the reach effect. It will be possible to specify that they have been elected.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the end-of-time condition is satisfied, the time-saving state ends at the start of the fluctuating game. Thus, regardless of whether the time saving state ends at the start of the fluctuation game, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is continued until the end of the fluctuation game. That is, in the present embodiment, any one of the first situation in which the winning lottery is won and the big hit lottery is not won, and the second situation in which the big hit lottery is won (regardless of the result of the falling lottery). , The output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is continued until the end of the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, based on the output mode of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3, it is specified whether or not the current situation is the first situation (losing + time saving end) or the second situation (big hit). It can be difficult to do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 (predetermined external signals) is started when the predetermined big hit game ends.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(A1) According to the present embodiment, after being controlled to the advantageous mode MY, the advantageous mode MY can be continuously enjoyed until the number of times of execution of the special game reaches the number of times of operation, while the special game is played. After the number of executions reaches the number of operations, whether or not the advantageous mode MY continues can be enjoyed. Regardless of the timing at which the advantageous mode MY is terminated, the mode is controlled to the associated mode MH after the end of the advantageous mode MY. You can entertain both MH.

  (A2) According to the present embodiment, the advantageous mode MY that can be controlled during the high-probability state and the associated mode that is controlled during the low-probability state, regardless of the timing at which the advantageous mode MY ends. MH can be enjoyed as a series of effects.

  (A3) According to the present embodiment, the associated mode MH is an effect mode that is controlled after the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number (25) after being controlled in the associated mode MH. In addition, the associated mode MH is not shifted from the normal mode MN without going through an effect mode different from the associated mode MH. Therefore, the accompanying mode MH can be positioned as a special effect mode, and the accompanying mode MH can be more effectively enjoyed.

  (A4) According to the present embodiment, the accompanying mode MH is an effect mode that is positioned as a special effect mode while the game mode is the same effect mode as the normal mode MN. Therefore, even if the game state is not changed. The player can be entertained by a plurality of effect modes.

  (B1) According to the present embodiment, when the player wins the falling lottery in the third section, which is a gaming state with a high probability of shortening the time, the third time reduction end condition is satisfied, and both the high probability state and the time reduction state end. Would. For this reason, the player simultaneously has an expectation of winning the jackpot lottery and an expectation of not having won the fall lottery. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed, either the jackpot lottery or the falling lottery is won. That is, in the present invention, the tension of the player can be intentionally increased by executing the reach effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (B2) According to the present embodiment, when the button effect is executed in the third section where the game state is highly accurate and there is a short working time, it is determined that either the drop lottery has not been won or the jackpot lottery has been won. Become. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the execution of the button effect gives the player a sense of security that "even if it does not become a big hit, at least the high probability state and the time reduction state will not be in the worst situation". In contrast to the reach production, the tension that the player can have can be sharpened.

  (B3) According to the present embodiment, the button effect can be executed in the special mode MT. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the special effect of the special mode MT can be enhanced by the button effect, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (B4) According to the present embodiment, in the mode selection effect, whether or not the button effect (secure route) can be executed in the third section can be selected depending on which special mode is selected. You can achieve a production that suits your tastes.

  (C1) According to the present embodiment, when the high probability state is started upon the end of a specific big hit game, in the 100th fluctuation game, even if the player has won the falling lottery, the falling Even if the lottery has not been won, the continuation availability effect can be executed. As described above, the continuation enable / disable effect is an effect capable of specifying whether the state after the end of the predetermined number of times of the fluctuation game is in the high probability state. Therefore, irrespective of whether or not the player has won the falling lottery, by executing the continuation effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the high probability state to continue.

  (C2) According to the present embodiment, the continuation propriety effect is such that the game state after the end of the 100th fluctuating game can be specified as a low-probability state (effect patterns E22 and E52), and a high probability It can be executed in a mode (effect patterns E21, E51) in which the state can be specified. In addition to this, the continuation availability effect is also executed in a resurrection mode (effect patterns E23, E53) in which the low probability state can be specified once and then the high probability state can be specified. obtain. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (D1) According to this embodiment, in the second special mode MS2, in the first section and the second section that are in the time saving state, the reach effect is executed in a manner via the start effect A. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, in the third section in the gaming state with a high probability of shortening the time, the reach effect can be further executed in a mode via the start effect B. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (D2) According to the present embodiment, in the reach effect via the start effect A, an effect result according to the result of the jackpot lottery is derived, but an effect result that can specify that the player has won the falling lottery is derived. Since it is not performed, it becomes an apparent so-called “reliable route”, and it is possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on the result of the jackpot lottery and improve the interest.

  (D3) According to the present embodiment, in the reach effect via the start effect B, an effect result that can specify that the jackpot lottery has been won or an effect result that can specify that the fall lottery has been won is derived. . For this reason, when the time reduction state continues even after the 100th fluctuation game, when the reach effect via the start effect B is executed, the player's tension can be intentionally increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (D4) According to the present embodiment, even in the reach effect via the same start effect A, the first period in the time reduction state and the third period in which the gaming state with the high accuracy time reduction continues. By changing the types of effects that can be branched, the progress as a reach effect is greatly changed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (D5) According to the present embodiment, in the third section, execution of a reach effect in which an effect result that can specify that the jackpot lottery has been won or an effect result that can specify that the fall lottery has been won is derived. In some cases, the effect may be shifted to a reach effect in which an effect result according to the result of the jackpot lottery is derived, but an effect result that can specify that the player has won the falling lottery is not derived. Therefore, it is possible to give surprisingness to the transition of the reach effect and to improve the interest of the player.

  (D6) According to the present embodiment, in the third section in which the gaming state with a high probability of shortening the time is continuing, a sudden hit effect can be executed as the big hit definite effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the player who expects to win the jackpot lottery without winning the fall lottery can be appropriately increased.

  (E1) According to the present embodiment, regarding the second special mode MS2, in the reach effect via the start effect A, the effect branches into a plurality of effects, and a 16R jackpot or one of a 16R jackpot and a loss occurs. The case and the case of one of the 8R jackpot and the 16R jackpot are created, and the expectation of the player is enhanced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (E2) According to the present embodiment, among the reach effects via the start effect B, when a branch is made into a plurality of effects, the result becomes either the 8R jackpot or the 16R jackpot, the 8R jackpot, the 16R jackpot, and the fall. By creating a case where one of the lotteries is won, the tension of the player can be intentionally increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (E3) According to the present embodiment, an effect result according to the result of the jackpot lottery is derived, but in a reach effect in which an effect result capable of specifying that the player has won the falling lottery is not derived, the branching is performed in any of the effects. Even in this case, an effect result that can specify that the player has won the falling lottery is not derived. For this reason, it becomes an apparent "safety route", and the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the interest can be improved.

  (F1) According to the present embodiment, when the first special mode MS1 is selected as the effect mode in the time reduction state, the mode shifts to the special mode MT triggered by establishment of the time reduction continuation condition in which the game state does not change. On the other hand, when the second special mode MS2 is selected, the second special mode MS2 is continued even if the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. For this reason, by operating the effect button BT, it is possible to select the effect mode and to select whether or not the effect mode is changed when the reduction of the working hours is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the time reduction state.

  (F2) According to the present embodiment, when the first special mode MS1 is selected, the mode is shifted to the special mode MT by executing the change game a predetermined number of times (100 times). Of a player who seeks the game can be improved.

  (F3) According to the present embodiment, since the special mode MT cannot be selected before the time saving continuation condition is satisfied, the special feeling is enhanced, and the special mode MT is shifted to the special mode MT when the time saving continuation condition is satisfied. , Can effectively improve the interest of the player.

  (F4) Particularly, in the present embodiment, when the time-saving continuation condition is satisfied, the game mode shifts to the special mode MT in accordance with the continuation of the gaming state with high accuracy and time saving. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the player can be effectively improved as compared with the case where the mode is shifted to the special mode MT in another scene.

  (F5) According to the present embodiment, the special modes MS1 and MS2 in the time saving state can be selected before the time saving state starts, but cannot be changed by operating the effect button BT after the time saving state is entered. . Therefore, before the start of the time reduction state, the player can carefully select the effect mode, and after the time reduction state, the player can pay attention to the selected effect mode.

  (G1) According to the present embodiment, in the third section, not only when the end condition for winning the falling lottery but also when the big hit condition for winning the big hit lottery is satisfied, the same time saving state ends. It ends at a time. For this reason, it is difficult to specify which of the first situation in which the high probability state and the time saving state end and the second situation in which the jackpot lottery is won, depending on whether or not the time saving state is continued. Become. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects to win the jackpot lottery without winning the fall lottery.

  (G2) In particular, according to the present embodiment, the start time of the variable game is determined as the end time of the time-saving state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the operation of the ordinary variable member 17 is carefully observed to identify the non-time saving state, the player is concentrated on the reach production after the reach is formed, and the reach production is performed. The effect can be enhanced.

  (G3) According to the present embodiment, in at least the pre-transition section (the first section and the second section), the time reduction state is continued even if the high-probability state ends after winning in the drop lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, despite the fact that the gaming state has a high probability of shortening the time, the high probability state and the time reduction state are immediately terminated, thereby reducing the interest of the player on the contrary. Can be suppressed.

  (H1) According to the present embodiment, in the third section, the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is started when a predetermined big hit game is triggered, but when the end condition is satisfied and when the big hit condition is satisfied. In any case, the operation is continued at least until a predetermined stop time. Therefore, depending on whether the time reduction state is continued and whether the output of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 is continued, the first situation in which the high probability state and the time reduction state are completed, and the jackpot lottery is won. It is difficult to specify which of the two situations is being performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects to win the jackpot lottery without winning the time reduction lottery.

  (I1) According to the present embodiment, when the first special mode MS1 is selected, even when passing through the third section (special mode MT), passing through the third section (special mode MT). Even if it is not, it shifts to the same associated mode MH. Therefore, when the time-saving state ends, it is possible to stay in the associated mode MH irrespective of whether the vehicle has entered the third section, and it is possible to eliminate a feeling of unfairness caused by not passing through the associated mode MH.

  (I2) According to the present embodiment, the same mode transition condition is applied regardless of whether the vehicle passes through the third section (special mode MT) or does not pass through the third section (special mode MT). In the present embodiment, the associated mode MH ends when the end of the 25 changing games is established. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness in the stay mode of the associated mode MH in accordance with the process up to the transition to the associated mode MH.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
The sub-control CPU 40a executes the reach effect during the execution of the variable game when at least one of the continuation condition in which the falling lottery is not won and the big hit condition in which the big hit lottery is won is satisfied in the first section. It may be configured to be able to perform control. Then, when neither the continuation condition nor the big hit condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 40a may be configured to be capable of performing control such that the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the variable game.

  According to this alternative example, when the reach effect is executed in the first section, it means that either the drop lottery has not been won or the jackpot lottery has been won. For this reason, in this alternative example, in the first section, the execution of the reach effect gives the player a sense of security that "even if it does not become a big hit, it will not be at least disadvantageous that the high-probability state will end". To enhance the tension in reach production. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  -Even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead effect for notifying the degree of expectation (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit expectation) at which the big hit display result is derived in the changing game before the start of the changing game. Good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether a jackpot display result is to be derived in the suspended fluctuation game based on the jackpot random number acquired in step S108 of the special symbol input process, and The pre-read command that can specify the result is output to the sub control CPU 40a. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a may notify the degree of expectation of the big hit in the pending fluctuating game by deciding whether or not to execute the prefetch effect and the effect contents based on the input prefetch command.

  The effect display device EH may be configured to be able to display a suspended image indicating a fluctuating game whose execution is suspended. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute a holding effect as a pre-reading effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree in the changing game being held by changing the display mode of the holding image. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a may change the display mode of the suspended image based on the input look-ahead command, thereby notifying the big hit expectation in the suspended fluctuating game. Further, when the holding effect can be executed, it may be made different from the first special game or the second special game to execute the holding effect depending on the effect mode in which the player is staying. For example, the normal mode MN is an effect mode in which the user stays when the time is not reduced, and the first special game is mainly executed. Therefore, in the normal mode MN, the sub-control CPU 40a changes the display mode of the reserved image indicating the suspended first special game, thereby notifying the first jackpot expected degree in the suspended first special game. An effect may be performed. On the other hand, since the associated mode MH is an effect mode that shifts after the end of the advantageous mode MY that stays in the time saving state, the second mode suspended in the advantageous mode MY at the time of transition to the associated mode MH. There may be special games left. For this reason, the secondary control CPU 40a changes the display mode of the hold image indicating the held second special game in the associated mode MH, thereby notifying the second jackpot expectation degree in the held second special game. An effect may be performed. According to this, in the normal mode MN and the ancillary mode MH in which the gaming state is the same, it is possible to notify the big hit expectation in the pending variable game for different variable games. People can be entertained. Further, the holding effect may be executable in the advantageous mode MY or the time saving mode MZ.

  -The look-ahead effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a look-ahead effect that can be executed in a specific period. For example, the pre-reading effect may be executable in the first special mode MS1 from the effect game a predetermined number of times before shifting to the second section of the first section to the effect game in the second section. According to this, the sub-control CPU 40a can execute the pre-reading effect and the continuation availability effect (anger effect) in the above-described embodiment as a series of related effects.

  In the pre-reading effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times of execution of the special game in the first special mode MS1 reaches the number of times of operation, the time saving continuation condition is satisfied and the process shifts to the special mode MT. A suggestion effect may be included that indicates whether the 2nd hour end condition is satisfied and the mode shifts to the associated mode MH. The suggestion effect may be executable in the first special mode MS1 from the effect game a predetermined number of times before shifting to the second section of the first section to the effect game in the second section. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not to win the falling lottery based on the falling random number acquired in step S108 of the special symbol input processing, and outputs a prefetch command that can specify the result of the falling lottery. Output to the sub-control CPU 40a. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a may suggest an effect mode after the end of the first special mode MS1 by determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect and the effect contents based on the input look-ahead command. According to this, when it is suggested that the special mode MT is set after the end of the first special mode MS1, it can be expected that the gaming state with high accuracy and time will be continued. On the other hand, if it is indicated that the special mode MT will not be changed to the special mode MT after the end of the first special mode MS1, the game mode is changed to a gaming state without a low probability time saving, but the special mode is different from the normal mode MN. Can be expected. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when it is suggested that the special mode MT is not to be set after the first special mode MS1 ends in the suggested effect.

  The condition for shifting to the associated mode MH may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the time saving mode MZ ends, the mode may shift to the normal mode MN without shifting to the associated mode MH. In this case, the associated mode MH can be positioned as a more special effect mode. Further, the associated mode MH may be configured to be able to directly shift from the normal mode MN. The associated mode MH can be shifted from a specific effect mode of the advantageous modes MY, but may not be shifted without passing through the specific effect mode. For example, as the specific effect mode, any one or a plurality of effect modes among the first special mode MS1, the second special mode MS2, and the special mode MT may be adopted.

  -The transition condition from the accompanying mode MH to the normal mode MN may be changed as appropriate. For example, a winning of a predetermined lottery may be set as the transition condition. Further, the condition for shifting from the associated mode MH to the normal mode MN may be made different depending on the game situation. For example, the conditions for shifting from the associated mode MH to the normal mode MN include a case where the mode is shifted from the special mode MT to the associated mode MH and a case where the mode is shifted from the first special mode MS1 to the associated mode MH without passing through the special mode MT. May be different. In this case, as a condition for transition from the associated mode MH to the normal mode MN, execution of a variable game of a different number of times may be determined according to the game situation, or a different lottery winning depending on the game situation may be determined. It may be determined. In addition, as a condition for shifting from the associated mode MH to the normal mode MN, in a specific situation, execution of a variable game a predetermined number of times is determined, whereas in a situation different from the specific situation, a predetermined lottery winning is determined. It may be determined.

  -The game state when staying in each effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the game state when staying in the associated mode MH may be a game state different from the normal mode MN. Specifically, the game state when staying in the associated mode MH may be a game state with a high probability of time reduction, a game state without a high probability of time reduction, or a game with a low probability of time reduction. It may be in a state.

-In the mode selection effect, selectable effect modes may be changed. For example, in the mode selection effect, the special mode MT may be selectable.
・ The mode selection effect may be omitted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a may determine, by lottery, an effect mode after the end of the big hit game in which the V winning has occurred, or may determine it in accordance with the big hit symbol (type of big hit).

  -The mode selection effect is not limited to being executable only during the big hit game. For example, the mode selection effect may be executable during the execution of the fluctuation game or during the execution of the demonstration effect in addition to or instead of during the big hit game. The demonstration effect is an effect that is executed when the fluctuating game is not being executed and there is no pending fluctuating game.

-The sub-control CPU 40a may display the effect symbol during the period in which the reach effect is being executed, so that the effect symbol is less visible than in the period in which the reach effect is not executed, or may not display the effect symbol.
The condition for shifting from the first special mode MS1 to the special mode MT may be a condition different from the time saving continuation condition. For example, the transition condition may be a condition that is satisfied by executing a variable game a predetermined number of times different from the number of operations, such as a number smaller than the number of operations and a number greater than the number of operations. In this case, the predetermined number of times corresponds to the specific number of times. The transition condition may be a condition that is satisfied by winning a predetermined lottery.

  In the button effect, the sub-control CPU 40a may execute another effect different from the above-described embodiment when an operation signal is not input from the effect button BT during the operation reception period of the effect button BT.

  -In the 2nd special mode MS2 of the 3rd section, a button effect etc. may be executable as a special effect like the special mode MT. In the special mode MT, it is not necessary to execute the button effect as the special effect.

  -The execution mode of the special effect may be changed. For example, the special effect may be an effect that does not require the operation of the effect button BT, such as simply displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device EH.

-In the first special mode MS1, the reach effect may include a plurality of sub routes.
In the second special mode MS2, the types of routes in the first, second, and third sections and the number of sub-routes for each type of route may be changed. For example, the number of route types may decrease in the order of the first section, the second section, and the third section.

  -The number and types of effect modes may be changed as appropriate. For example, one or more effect modes among the first special mode MS1, the second special mode MS2, the time saving mode MZ, and the special mode MT may be omitted. Further, an effect mode different from the above may be provided.

  -In the case of the third section, the end time of the time-saving state when the falling lottery is won may be changed. For example, the end time of the time-saving state may be at the time of reach formation or at the end of the variable game.

  -In the case of the third section, when the falling lottery is won, the end time of the time saving state and the end time of the high probability state may be different times. For example, when the falling lottery is won in the third section, the high probability state may be ended at the start of the fluctuation game, and the time reduction state may be ended at the end of the fluctuation game.

The end time of the time reduction state and the output stop time of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 may be the same time.
-The output stop timing of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 may be different from the end of the fluctuation game. For example, the output stop timing of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3 may be any of the start of the fluctuation game, the formation of the reach, and the lapse of an interval time after the end of the fluctuation game.

  -The output of the advantageous section signal D1 may be continued until during the big hit game. In this case, the output of the advantageous section signal D1 indicates that any one of the first time reduction end condition, the second time reduction end condition, and the third time reduction end condition after the big hit game starts in the non-time reduction state. It continues until it is established and the time saving state ends.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 does not need to have a configuration for outputting a signal for one or both of the advantageous section signals D1 and D3. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may not have a configuration for outputting a signal for the advantageous section signal D2.

  -After the end of the big hit game, the time saving state may not be given. For example, after the end of the big hit game, there may be a big hit design (type of big hit) that does not give the time saving state.

The number of times of execution of the variable game, which is the number of times of operation, may be less than 100 times or may be 101 times or more.
・ If the gaming state changes to a gaming state with a high probability of reduced working hours after the end of the jackpot game, the game will be shifted to a gaming state without a reduced probability of saving time when the winning lottery is selected without providing a guaranteed number of times for the reduced working hours May be.

  In the third section, the main control CPU 30a may be configured not to win the falling lottery and not to clear the probability change flag when winning the big hit lottery. That is, in the third section, when the end condition is not satisfied and the big hit condition is satisfied, the high probability state is not ended and the time saving state is ended at the end time. Is also good.

  Whether to give the high probability state may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol (big hit), not the presence or absence of the V winning. In this case, the main control CPU 30a gives the high probability state after the end of the big hit game when determining the specific big hit symbol, and sets the low probability state after the big hit game ends when the non-specific big hit symbol is determined. Give.

  The main control CPU 30a sets the time-saving state when the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the fluctuating game is completed after the big hit game in which the V prize is generated, regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won May be terminated.

-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of suspension, may be executed alternately, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

  The various effects described in the above embodiment, including the reach effect, are within the scope not departing from the invention, the display effect by the effect display device EH, the light effect by the decorative lamp LA, the sound effect by the speaker SP, and the movable effect. One or more of the movable body effects by the body EK may be combined.

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

  The function of the sub-control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board for exclusively controlling the effect display device EH, a lamp board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board for exclusively controlling the speaker SP. The system may further include a control board for controlling the board group collectively. The sub-control CPU 40a may include a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above embodiment and another example.
(A) The game includes a holding means for holding the execution of the fluctuation game, and the fluctuation game includes a first fluctuation game performed using a first symbol and a second fluctuation game performed using a second symbol. In the third mode, it is possible to execute a first holding effect capable of specifying an expectation degree at which a jackpot display result is derived in the holding first fluctuating game, and in the second mode, In the second variation game, it is possible to execute a second holding effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation from which the big hit display result is derived.

  (B) a gaming machine that executes a fluctuating game, the game machine further comprising mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the mode control means is configured to execute the fluctuating game a predetermined number of times from a predetermined time; When controlling to the first mode, first termination control for terminating the first mode, and after continuing the first mode, terminating the continued first mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. And a second end control that allows the first mode to be ended by the first end control and a case where the first mode is ended by the second end control. And a start control for starting the second mode after the end of the first mode.

  (C) In a gaming machine for executing a fluctuating game, the game machine includes mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the effect mode includes a first mode and a second mode, and an end mode of the first mode. In the first mode, after being controlled to the first mode, the number of executions of the variable game is terminated when the number of executions reaches a specific number, and the number of executions of the variable game reaches the specific number of times. There is a second end mode in which the first mode is ended at a predetermined timing after the first mode, and which of the first end mode and the second end mode ends the first mode is determined by a predetermined mode. A gaming machine, wherein the mode control means controls the mode to the second mode after the end of the first mode, regardless of the end mode of the first mode. .

  (D) A gaming machine for executing a fluctuating game, comprising: holding means for holding the execution of the fluctuating game; and mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the effect mode includes a first mode and a second mode. And a third mode, wherein the mode control means controls the first mode, and then, when the number of executions of the fluctuating game in the first mode reaches a specific number, triggers the first mode. A first control for ending the mode, and after controlling the first mode, the first mode is continued even after the number of executions of the variable game in the first mode reaches the specific number. A second control for terminating the first mode based on a result of the lottery is executable, and the first mode is terminated regardless of whether the first control or the second control is executed. Let After that, the mode is controlled to the second mode. After the mode is controlled to the second mode, the mode is shifted to the third mode when the number of executions of the variable game reaches a predetermined number. After being controlled to the third mode, it is possible to shift to the second mode via an effect mode different from the second mode, but without passing through the different effect mode from the third mode. The mode is not shifted to the second mode, and the variable game includes a first variable game performed using a first symbol and a second variable game performed using a second symbol. Out of a first hold change effect directed to the first change game and a second hold change effect directed to the held second change game, only the first hold change effect can be executed, In the second mode, the first mode Distillate change effect and, of the second pending change effect, the gaming machine characterized in that it is capable of executing only the second pending change effect.

  EH: effect display device, MN: normal mode, MS1: first special mode, MS2: second special mode, MT: special mode, MZ: time saving mode, MH: auxiliary mode, MY: advantageous mode, 30: main control board , 30a: main control CPU, 40: sub-control board, 40a: sub-control CPU.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a fluctuation game,
Holding means for holding the execution of the fluctuating game;
Mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
The effect mode includes a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode,
The first mode can be selected from a plurality of types of effect modes,
The mode control means includes:
After controlling to the first mode, control for terminating the first mode can be executed based on a result of a predetermined lottery,
Regardless of the timing at which the first mode is terminated, after the first mode is terminated, control is performed to the second mode,
Regardless of which production mode is selected as the first mode, after ending the first mode, the second mode is controlled,
After being controlled to the second mode, when the number of executions of the fluctuating game reaches a predetermined number, the mode is shifted to the third mode,
After being controlled to the third mode, it is possible to shift to the second mode via an effect mode different from the second mode, and to switch to the second mode without passing through the big hit from the third mode. Is not migrated,
The variation game includes a first variation game performed using a first symbol and a second variation game performed using a second symbol. In the third mode, the first variation game on hold is targeted. In the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect for the second change game on hold, only the first hold change effect can be executed, and in the second mode, the first hold change effect can be executed. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute only the second hold change effect among the change effect and the second hold change effect.