JP2020031892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: When the count result in a timer performance becomes 0, execution of a specific performance is started, and attention can be paid in what kind of mode a result derivation performance in which the subsequent development is suggested or notified according to the type of the mode is executed, thereby enhancing interest. In a holding notice performance, it may be suggested or notified that the timer performance is to be executed during execution of a special game targeted for the holding notice performance. For this reason, when it is suggested or notified that the timer performance is to be executed during execution of the special game targeted for the holding notice performance in the holding notice performance, execution of the timer performance approaches every time the special game is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain a player in connection with execution of the timer performance even before the timer performance is actually executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko gaming machines, there are pachinko gaming machines, such as a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, which execute a pre-production effect for a fluctuating game whose execution is suspended.

JP 2003-340038 A

Nowadays, it is desired to improve interests in relation to effects directed to floating games whose execution is suspended.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  A gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned problem, in a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a fluctuating game, comprises an effect executing means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means, wherein the effect includes: There is a count effect, a specific effect, a special effect, and a preliminary effect, and the specific effect is a timing at which the count result in the count effect is a predetermined result, or the count result in the count effect is a predetermined result. At the timing after the execution, the execution is started, and the special effect is started at the timing when the execution of the specific effect is started, or at the timing after the execution of the specific effect is started, and The pre-article effect is executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and in the pre-effect, the execution of the variable game targeted for the pre-effect is performed. It is possible to suggest or notify that the count effect is executed in, there are a plurality of types of the special effect, the execution of the special effect is started according to the type of the special effect mode The gist is that the development after the event is suggested or notified.

Regarding the gaming machine, there may be a plurality of types of the count effect, and the big hit expectation may be different depending on the type of the count effect.
For the gaming machine, in the count in the count effect, a predetermined value is configured to be counted down, the timing before the countdown in the count effect is started and the timing during the countdown in the count effect At least one of the timings, the value to be counted down in the count effect may increase, and when the value to be counted down in the count effect increases, compared to when the value to be counted down in the count effect does not increase. The big hit expectation may be high.

  About the gaming machine, before the count in the count effect is started, or during the count in the count effect, the number of times the count effect is executed may increase, and the count effect is executed. When the number of times increases, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the number of times the count effect is executed does not increase.

  In the gaming machine, the effect execution means includes a display means for displaying an image, and the image displayed on the display means includes an image relating to the count effect, an image relating to the effect symbol game, and a special A special image that is displayed when the condition is satisfied is included, and the image related to the count effect, the image related to the effect symbol game, and the special image are displayed on the display unit, In the display unit, the special image is displayed in front of the image related to the count effect and the image related to the effect symbol game, and the image related to the count effect is displayed in front of the image related to the effect symbol game. You may make it.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of prefetch command. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device. (A) is a figure showing an example of display contents of an effect display device when a full error information production is performed, and (b) is an example of display contents of an effect display device when a magnetic error information production is performed. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a timer effect is executed, (b) is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a specific effect is executed, (c) () Is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when the result deriving effect is executed. The timing chart which shows the execution timing of a timer effect, a specific effect, and a result derivation effect. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display device when the time counted down in a timer effect increases. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display device in case the number of times a timer effect is performed increases. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the timing which execution of a result derived effect starts. The figure which shows several types of modes of a result derivation effect. The figure which shows the kind of notice mode. (A) And (b) is a figure showing an example of display contents of an effect display device when the number of times a timer effect is performed increases. (A) to (h) show the effect display when the timer effect is executed in the special game targeted for the hold advance effect after the timer effect is suggested or notified in the hold advance effect. The figure which shows an example of the display content of an apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. In this specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from a player playing a game with a pachinko gaming machine.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls as game media are fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an upper plate US for storing game balls and a lower plate DS. The upper plate US is a game ball mainly fired by operating the firing handle 16 and can store game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate DS is a game ball mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can store the game ball overflowing from the upper plate US. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 as a light emitting means on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light-emitting body as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as sound output means on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 performs an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM).

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

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

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “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. Special symbols that can be confirmed and stopped and displayed in the special symbol display sections 22a and 22b include at least a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery), the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and thereafter, a big hit game is generated (given). . In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit is won, a big hit game is generated.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special reservation display section 22c displays the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the first special reservation number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special reservation display section 22d displays the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as a second special reservation number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The upper limit number (maximum number) of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol change game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbols that can be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and an unusual symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, and then the normal hit game is given after the normal hit normal game ends. Further, the information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal holding display unit 22f displays the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held (hereinafter, referred to as the number of normal holdings) so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. . The upper limit (maximum number) of the number of ordinary reservations is four. In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display unit for performing notification regarding the firing intensity of the game ball. In addition, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These display units need not be provided on the same member (the information display panel 22 in this embodiment), and may be separately provided on different members.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 on which various decorations are provided at a substantial center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or center role.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, the second starting port 27 is provided with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges the game ball from the game board 20 to the outside). A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or enter the second starting port 27, and it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 27. Can not be closed and operable. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated to be in an open state when the normal winning lottery is won. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port that can always enter a game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port that cannot always enter a game ball. I can say.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 29. The special winning opening 29 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, a ball path (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the special winning opening 29, and the count sensor SE3 is connected to the ball path. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state where game balls can enter the special winning opening 29 and a closed state where game balls cannot enter the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in an open state when a big hit is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the entry of gaming balls into the special winning opening 29 is allowed. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of gaming balls into the special winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the state in which the second variable member 30 is in the open state is referred to as “the special winning opening 29 is opened”, and the state in which the second variable member 30 is in the closed state is “the special winning opening 29 is closed. ".

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 has a gate opening which is always open so that game balls can enter. At the gate opening, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing is disposed. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 34. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, or the special winning opening 29 are discharged out of the machine from the out port 34 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). Is done). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. For example, the general winning opening may be opened so that a game ball can always enter. The general winning opening is also called a normal winning opening.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a full sensor MSE for detecting that the lower plate DS is full, in addition to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4, and a magnetic sensor. And a magnetic sensor JSE for detection. The full sensor MSE can detect the occurrence of a full error by detecting that the lower plate DS is full. The magnetic sensor JSE can detect the occurrence of a magnetic error by detecting magnetism. The full sensor MSE is arranged, for example, in a passage that guides the paid out game balls to the lower plate DS. The magnetic sensor JSE is arranged, for example, on the back side of the game board 20 and in the vicinity of the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the special winning opening 29.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 increases, so that the game state becomes advantageous for the player. It can be said that the high base state has a higher degree of advantage regarding the entry of game balls into the second starting port 27 than the low base state.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is an ordinary symbol probability variation control that varies the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (the ordinary winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times of opening of the first variable member 28 in a single normal hitting game to be larger than that in the low base state, and performing one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hitting game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the open time of the control is made longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base 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 variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When performing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

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

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

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of big hits as special hits. The plurality of types of big hit symbols are classified into a first big hit symbol, a second big hit symbol, and a third big hit symbol. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be determined for the plurality of types of big hit symbols. As described above, there are a plurality of hit types in the present embodiment.

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

  For the big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol, "first big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. For the big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol, “10 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol is a game state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of “150” as the high-accuracy upper limit is ended, or the special with the high-accuracy upper limit number It is defined that the state is changed to a certain state until the big hit game is given before the game is over. The big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol has a game state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of the same number as the high-accuracy upper limit number of “150” ends, or It is defined that the high base state is set until the jackpot game is given before the same number of special games are finished.

  For the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol, "second big hit" is determined as the type of big hit. In the big hit symbol classified into the third big hit symbol, "third big hit" is determined as the type of big hit. For the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol and the big hit symbol classified into the third big hit symbol, "4 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big hit symbol classified as the second big hit symbol is a game state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of “150” as the high-accuracy upper limit is ended, or the special with the high-accuracy upper limit number It is defined that the state is changed to a certain state until the big hit game is given before the game is over. On the other hand, in the big hit symbol classified as the third big hit symbol, a non-probable change state is defined as a game state after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a game state after the end of the jackpot game, until the special game of the same number as the high-accuracy upper limit number of “150” ends, or the high-accuracy upper limit. It is determined that the high base state is set until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game of the same number of times is completed. On the other hand, the big hit symbol classified as the third big hit symbol is a game state after the end of the big hit game, until a special game of “100” as a predetermined upper limit is ended, or the upper limit number of times. It is determined that the high base state is set until the big hit game is given before the special game ends.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the state is controlled to the probable change state, the advantage has a relationship of “first big hit / second big hit> third big hit”. In addition to this, taking into account the upper limit number of round games in the big hit game, the advantage of the big hit in the present embodiment is “first big hit> second big hit> third big hit”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the big hit symbol classified into the first big hit symbol is “first big hit game”, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol is “second big hit game”, and the third big hit symbol. The big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified as "" is shown as "third big hit game". In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit and the second special game is a big hit, the type of the big hit determined and the determination rate of each big hit are determined. different. Specifically, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit, the probability of "10%" is the first big hit, the probability of "55%" is the second big hit, and the probability of the "35%" is big hit. The third big hit is determined. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special game has a big hit, the first big hit with a probability of “60%”, the second big hit with a probability of “5%”, and the third big hit with a probability of “35%”. The jackpot is determined.

  In addition, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, a design symbol for effect (hereinafter referred to as effect symbol) is variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is determined and stopped. There is an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as an effect game). The effect game is executed with the effect symbols in a plurality of rows fluctuating. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol changing game using the effect symbol. Specifically, in the effect display device 25, an image of an effect symbol is displayed, and an effect game is executed. The effect design is a design provided with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is also referred to as a “decorative design” or “decorative design”. The effect game in the present embodiment includes a left symbol (first symbol) in the left column (first column), a medium symbol (second symbol) in the middle column (second column), and a right symbol (third column). The right symbol (third symbol) is displayed in a variable display (scroll display) in the vertical direction. In each column, in effect, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

  The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol displayed and stopped in the special game is fixed and stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as [222] and [777]. In the special game, when a lost symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, in an effect game, a lost symbol by the effect symbol is fixed and displayed. For example, the lost symbol by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as [323], [556], or [426] in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the rows is different from the effect symbol in the other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display. In the present specification, the “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that the symbol may be changed and displayed again, such as a “fluctuation change state”, or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

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

  In an effect game, a pseudo continuous effect (so-called pseudo-run) may be performed. In the pseudo continuous effect, the start of changing the effect symbols of all the rows is performed a plurality of times in one special game. In the following description, the start of the change of the effect symbols of all the columns in the pseudo continuous effect may be referred to as a “change cycle”. Further, in the following description, the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous production means the number of start of fluctuation of the effect symbols in all columns in the pseudo continuous production. The number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous production of this embodiment is two or three. When the pseudo continuous production is performed, the greater the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous production, the higher the degree of expectation of the big hit of the special game being executed. As described above, in the effect display device 25, a pseudo continuous effect may be executed during the execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed before the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs a process for causing the decorative lamp 17 to emit light, the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 25 to perform a display effect. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are disposed inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 40 is connected to the sub-board 41.

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable state, only the common jackpot determination value of the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value is used, while in the jackpot lottery in the probability change state, the common jackpot determination value is used. And the highly accurate big hit determination value are both used. The big hit determination value is determined for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for effect lottery. In the effect lottery, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a reach effect. For this reason, it can be said that the production lottery is a reach lottery.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation time of the special game is associated with the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The large hit variation pattern is associated with the content of the effect of causing the large hit symbol based on the effect symbol to be finally stopped after the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern without a reach and a variation pattern with a reach. The variation content with no reach reach is associated with an effect content for finally determining and displaying a symbol combination of a loss without a reach effect as an effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern with the outreach is associated with the effect content of the effect game in which the outlier symbol combination is finally determined and stopped and displayed after the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns according to the present embodiment include at least the variation patterns HP1 to HP10. The variation patterns HP1 and HP2 are variation patterns without any outreach. The change time of the special game that can be specified from the change pattern HP1 is shorter than the change time of the special game that can be specified from the change pattern HP2. In the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP1 out of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is more easily determined than in the low base state. Further, the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 are variation patterns with out-of-reach reach. The variation pattern HP3 is associated with an effect content that executes only a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP4 to HP6 are associated with the effect content of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. Further, the variation patterns HP5 and HP6 are associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern HP5 is associated with the effect content of executing a pseudo-continuous effect with two change cycles as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is associated with the effect content of executing a pseudo-continuous effect having three variation cycles as the effect content of the effect game.

  The fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP10 are the big hit fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern HP7 is associated with an effect content that executes only a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP8 to HP10 are associated with the effect content of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. Further, the variation patterns HP9 to HP10 are associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern HP9 is associated with the effect content of executing a pseudo-continuous effect with two change cycles as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP10 is associated with an effect content for executing a pseudo-continuous effect having three variation cycles as the effect content of the effect game.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a full sensor MSE, and a magnetic sensor JSE are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4, MSE, and JSE via ports. The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit. Various actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit.

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

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

  The decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after finishing the second special symbol input process.

Here, the first special symbol input processing will be described.
In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as “the first starting symbol SE”). This is shown as a first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, the first hold determination and the first hold determination). Shown). When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. When the result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds one to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number.

  If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used for determining a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), and a random number used for determining a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation Pattern random numbers), random numbers used for effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect determination random numbers), and the like. Thereafter, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, after finishing the prefetch command generation processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. The prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the first special game when the game ball enters the first starting port 26. In the following description, the first special game whose execution is suspended may be referred to as a “suspended first special game”.

Next, the second special symbol input processing will be described.
In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2 (hereinafter, referred to as “the starting ball”). This is indicated as a second input determination). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, the second reservation determination and the second reservation determination). Shown). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. When the result of the second hold determination is positive, the main control CPU 40a adds one to the second special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second special reserved number.

  When the determination result of the second suspension determination is positive, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Thereafter, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, after finishing the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the second special game when the game ball enters the second starting port 27. In the following description, the second special game whose execution has been suspended may be referred to as a “suspended second special game”. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the special game when the game balls enter the starting ports 26 and 27.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation process are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC7. The look-ahead command SC1 is a value in which the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match any of the high-accuracy jackpot determination value and the common jackpot determination value (indicated as mismatch in FIG. 5), and the value of the effect determination random number is effected. It is generated when the value does not match the determination value (indicated as mismatch in FIG. 5). The look-ahead commands SC2 and SC3 are such that the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match any of the high-accuracy jackpot determination value and the common jackpot determination value, and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. It is generated when the value is “match” in FIG. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is not a value that determines the loss variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect (in FIG. 5, indicated as “no simulation”). On the other hand, the look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo-continuous effect (in FIG. 5, indicated as pseudo). .

  The look-ahead command SC4 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the high-probability jackpot determination value (in FIG. 5, it is indicated as matching the high-probability value), and the value of the effect determination random number is equal to the effect determination value. Generated if the values do not match. The pre-read commands SC5 and SC6 are generated when the value of the acquired big hit determination random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy big hit determination value, and the value of the effect determination random number is a value that matches the effect determination value. . The look-ahead command SC5 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is not a value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. On the other hand, the look-ahead command SC6 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. The look-ahead command SC8 is generated when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the common jackpot determination value (in FIG. 5, it is indicated as matching the common value).

  Then, in the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores the command in the output buffer. Specifically, in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. A prefetch command is generated based on the value of the random number and stored in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command capable of specifying a pre-read command corresponding to the first special game, and stores the command in the output buffer. Further, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores the command in the output buffer. For example, when the pre-read command classified in the pre-read command SC1 is generated in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special reservation number is “3”, the main control CPU 40a executes the first special game. Is generated, and the prefetch command SC1 that can specify that the first special hold number is “3” is generated.

  Similarly, in the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. A prefetch command is generated based on the value of the random number and stored in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command that can identify a pre-read command corresponding to the second special game, and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command capable of specifying the second special reserved number and stores it in the output buffer.

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

  In the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prefetch classified into any of the prefetch commands SC1 to SC3 when the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number does not match any of the high-accuracy jackpot determination value and the common jackpot determination value. Generate commands. Specifically, when the value of the obtained effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1. On the other hand, when the acquired value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC2 or the prefetch command SC3. More specifically, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number does not match the value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prefetching classified as the prefetch command SC2. Generate commands. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number matches the value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a determines the prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC3. Generate. In addition, in the prefetch command generation processing, when the value of the obtained big hit determination random number matches the high-precision big hit determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as any of the prefetch commands SC4 to SC6. In particular, when the value of the obtained effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC4. In addition, when the value of the obtained big hit determination random number matches the high-accuracy big hit determination value, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the obtained effect determination random number matches the effect determination value by using the pre-read command SC5 or the pre-read command SC6. Generate prefetch commands to be categorized. Specifically, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number does not match the value for determining the loss variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous production, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prefetching classified into the prefetch command SC5. Generate commands. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number matches the value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a transmits the prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC6. Generate. Further, in the prefetch command generation processing, when the value of the obtained big hit determination random number matches the common big hit determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC7.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the game is not in the big hit game, is not in the special game, and is not in the interval between fluctuations to be described later. If it is any one, a negative determination is made. If the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Then, when the second special reserve number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game, and then ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. If the first special reservation number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, and then ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the first special symbol start process will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information stored first from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a jackpot determination as to whether or not a jackpot is won. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. In the jackpot lottery in the probable change state, the common jackpot determination value and the high jackpot determination value are used, whereas in the jackpot lottery in the non-probabilistic state, the common jackpot determination value and the high jackpot determination value are used. Only the common jackpot determination value is used.

  After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be determined and displayed in the first special game and a variation pattern. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern with a loss reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the production lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern without a loss reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a controls the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the control information (hereinafter, the variation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the variation pattern. Is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process ends. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first from the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information stored first from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. As in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery depending on whether the state is the probable change state or the non-probable change state.

  After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be determined and displayed in the second special game and a variation pattern. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect lottery. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern with a loss reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the production lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern without a loss reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start processing. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

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

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

Next, the hitting process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the big hit game after the end of the special game of the big hit and after the inter-change interval has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won, a big hit symbol that opens the big winning opening 29 is given after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game.

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

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the control to the non-probability changing state, the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying the control to the non-probability changing state at the end of the big hit game in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low-probability state command) capable of specifying the non-probable state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a specifies the control to the probable state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the probable state to the probability state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command) capable of specifying that the state is the probable change state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the game after the end of the big hit game to the certainty change state, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high certainty upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games to be controlled to the certainty change state. . Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the “remaining number of special games to be controlled to the probable change state” stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the “remaining number of special games controlled in the probable change state” becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a determines that the non-probable A value that can specify that the state is controlled is set in the probability state flag. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probable change state and shifts to the non-probability change state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies the control to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the control to the high base state to the base state flag at the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) capable of specifying the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be performed in the high base state until the same number of special games as the high-probability upper-limit number is ended, the main control CPU 40a sets the number (150 times) corresponding to the same number as the high-probability upper-limit number to the high-base state. The number of remaining special games to be controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be performed in the high base state until the special game having the predetermined upper limit number smaller than the high certainty upper limit number ends, the number corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times) Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for controlling to the high base state. The main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the “remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state” stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the “remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state” is 0, the main control CPU 40a determines that the “remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state” becomes 0, and the special game ends. The base state flag is set to a value that can specify that the control is performed in the low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state in the output buffer. By the way, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the non-probable change state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state to the base value. Set to status flag. The main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, the ordinary symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal reservation number command) capable of specifying the updated normal reservation number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that the random number information can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the ordinary symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the base game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a 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 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of ordinary reservations is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is one or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal reservation number command capable of specifying the updated normal reservation number.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and sets the information such that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. The display panel 22 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started with the start of the execution of the normal game.

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

  Next, an error process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The error processing according to the present embodiment includes a full error processing relating to a full error and a magnetic error processing relating to a magnetic error. If it is specified that an error has occurred in the error processing, the main control CPU 40a indicates that an error has occurred from an external terminal connectable to the external device to the external device connected to the external terminal. A process of outputting an external signal may be performed.

  In the full error processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a full error has occurred based on whether a detection signal has been input from the full sensor MSE. If no full error has occurred, the main control CPU 40a ends the full error processing. On the other hand, when a full error occurs, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a full error command) capable of specifying that the full error has occurred in the output buffer, and ends the full error processing.

  In the magnetic error processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a magnetic error has occurred based on whether a detection signal has been input from the magnetic sensor JSE. If a magnetic error has not occurred, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing. On the other hand, when a magnetic error has occurred, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a magnetic error command) capable of specifying that a magnetic error has occurred in the output buffer, and ends the magnetic error processing.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify the non-probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the state is the probable change state. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether it is in the probability change state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, upon input of the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify the low base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the state is the high base state by referring to the base state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Further, when the game is controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without becoming a jackpot after being controlled to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, when the probability state flag in the sub control RAM 41c is set to a value that can specify that the state is the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the sub control CPU 41a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command after the end of the big hit game. Each time (each time the special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is incremented by one. By referring to the number-of-games information in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of times of the special game that has been executed without a big hit after being controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game frequency information when a big hit occurs or when the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can specify that the state is the non-probable state (game frequency information). Is 0).

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, upon input of an opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The production content of the jackpot effect may be made different depending on the type of the jackpot.

Next, an effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the effect game when the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command are input. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on an effect symbol to be finally determined and stopped in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. If the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol. For example, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command is a fluctuation pattern with reach, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of a loss including the reach.

  Further, upon input of the change pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to change and display the effect symbols. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, at a predetermined timing, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be fixed and stopped when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may determine and stop the symbol combination when the change time elapses.

  Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous production, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the variation cycle in the middle other than the last time. You may be comprised so that the symbol combination by an effect symbol may be determined. The symbol combination by the effect symbol referred to here may be the same symbol combination as the symbol combination of the loss by the effect symbol, or the symbol combination by the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed only in the middle of the fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. You may. Then, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern in which the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect is associated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the effect symbols of all columns are to be displayed at the start timing of each variation cycle. The fluctuation start is performed, and the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the fluctuation cycle is started. Further, at a timing before the end timing of the intermediate fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily sets a symbol combination (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo symbol combination) based on the effect symbol determined to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the intermediate fluctuation cycle. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the stop display is performed and the halfway fluctuation cycle ends.

Next, the sub error processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When a full error command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a full error notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a full error is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls execution of the full error notification effect by controlling the effect display device 25 so that the full error image MG (shown in FIG. 7A) is displayed. In addition, when a magnetic error command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a magnetic error notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a full error is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification effect by controlling the effect display device 25 such that the magnetic error image JG (shown in FIG. 7B) is displayed. The display contents of the effect display device 25 when the full error notification effect is executed and the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the magnetic error notification effect is executed will be described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of suspended special games is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as the special game, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number thereof, and the execution of the second special game is determined. The suspension or the number thereof is notified separately.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays a suspended image FG corresponding to the suspended special game. Further, the reserved images FG include a first reserved image FG1 corresponding to the reserved first special game, and a second reserved image FG2 corresponding to the reserved second special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reservation number is “1”, the first reservation image FG1a among the first reservation images FG1a to FG1d classified into the first reservation image FG1 is displayed on the effect display device 25. You. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reserved number is “2”, the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reserved number is “3”, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reservation number is “4”, the first reservation images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is “1”, the second reserved image FG2a among the second reserved images FG2a to FG2d classified into the second reserved image FG2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. Will be displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is “2”, the second reserved images FG2a and FG2b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reservation number is “3”, the second reservation images FG2a to FG2c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is “4”, the second reserved images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Incidentally, when the first special reserved number is “0”, the first reserved image FG1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, when the second special reserved number is “0”, the second reserved image FG2 is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal effect mode, in the effect display device 25, the first hold image FG1 is overlapped with a part of the second hold image FG2, and the first hold image FG1 is shifted to the second hold image FG2. It is displayed on the front side of the 2 reserved image FG2. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the chance mode and the high probability mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the second reserved image FG2 overlaps a part of the first reserved image FG1, and , The second reserved image FG2 is displayed on the front side of the first reserved image FG1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an executing image ZG corresponding to the running special game is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. In the running area TR, a running image ZG based on the held image FG displayed when the running special game is held is displayed. In the present embodiment, the held image FG that was displayed when the running special game was held is displayed as the running image ZG in the running area TR. Therefore, during the execution of the first special game, the active image ZG based on the first reserved image FG1 is displayed in the active area TR of the effect display device 25. On the other hand, during the execution of the second special game, the running image ZG based on the second reserved image FG2 is displayed in the running area TR of the effect display device 25. Incidentally, even if the first special reserve number and the second special reserve number are both 0, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 or the second starting port 27, the special game is temporarily stopped. Is suspended, the effect display device 25 displays the suspended image FG. In this case, the hold image FG is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold image FG is displayed in the active area TR of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays a first reserved number image F1 to which a numerical value capable of specifying the first special reserved number is attached. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays a second reserved number image F2 to which a numerical value capable of specifying the second special reserved number is attached. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reservation number is 2 and the second special reservation number is 0, the effect display device 25 displays the first reservation number image F1 with “2” attached. And the second hold number image F2 to which "0" is added. Further, the first reserved number image F1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 with the content indicating that the number of the first special game whose execution is suspended is 0 even if the first special reserved number is 0. You. Similarly, the second reserved number image F2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 with the content indicating that the number of the second special games whose execution is suspended is 0 even if the second special reserved number is 0. Is done. That is, the reserved number images F1 and F2 are displayed on the display unit with contents indicating that the number of the variable games whose execution is suspended is zero even if the number of the variable games whose execution is suspended is zero. . As described above, in the present embodiment, the number-of-suspended images F1 and F2 correspond to the number-of-suspended images indicating the number of variable games whose execution is suspended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an auxiliary symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as an auxiliary game) in which the auxiliary symbol is displayed in a variation display on the effect display device 25 separately from the effect game, and finally the auxiliary symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Is executed. The auxiliary game according to the present embodiment is executed with the auxiliary symbols in a row changing. The auxiliary games include a first auxiliary game played in conjunction with the first special game, and a second auxiliary game played in conjunction with the second special game. Specifically, the first auxiliary game is started with the start of the first special game, and is ended with the end of the first special game. Similarly, the second auxiliary game is started with the start of the second special game, and is ended with the end of the second special game. Then, in the auxiliary game, an auxiliary symbol corresponding to the special symbol which has been fixed and displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped and displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the special game, the big hit symbol (for example, a symbol imitating a circle) by the auxiliary symbol is fixed and stopped in the auxiliary game. In addition, when a lost symbol is displayed in the auxiliary game in a fixed stop, a lost symbol (for example, a symbol imitating a triangle) by the auxiliary symbol is displayed in the auxiliary game. Note that the auxiliary symbol may be, for example, a symbol imitating a predetermined figure or a symbol imitating a predetermined number.

  In the effect display device 25, a first auxiliary game image 4Z related to the first auxiliary game is displayed, and the first auxiliary game is executed in the first auxiliary game image 4Z. Similarly, on the effect display device 25, a second auxiliary game image 5Z related to the second auxiliary game is displayed, and the second auxiliary game is executed in the second auxiliary game image 5Z. The auxiliary symbol in the first auxiliary game is also called a fourth symbol. The auxiliary symbol in the second auxiliary game is also called a fifth symbol.

  During execution of the special game, the auxiliary game is executed on at least one of the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z, and the auxiliary symbol is variably displayed (indicated by an arrow in the drawing). On the other hand, when the special game is not being executed, the auxiliary symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in any of the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. Therefore, it is possible to specify at least whether the special game is being executed from the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. As described above, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z correspond to a game execution image that can specify at least whether the fluctuation game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are images different from images related to the effect game (for example, images of effect symbols).

  As described above, in the effect game, the effect symbols in the left, middle, and right columns are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. In the drawing, the variation display of the effect symbol in the left column is indicated by an arrow with the symbol EZL. Similarly, in the drawing, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol in the middle row is indicated by an arrow with the symbol EZC. Further, in the drawing, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols in the right column is indicated by the arrow with the symbol EZR. In the present embodiment, the images of the effect symbols in each row correspond to images related to the effect game, that is, images related to the effect symbol game. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbols displayed during the variable display of the effect symbols indicated by symbols EZL, EZC, and EZR also correspond to images related to the effect symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the effect display device 25, the first reserved number image F1 is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol in the left column among the effect symbols during the variable display. Further, in the effect display device 25, the second reserved number image F2 is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol in the left column among the effect symbols during the variable display. However, the hold number image F1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbols in the left column (priority to the effect symbols in the left column). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the number-of-retention image are displayed on the display means, the number-of-retention image is displayed on the display means in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game.

  Further, in the effect display device 25, the first auxiliary game image 4Z is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol in the left column among the effect symbols during the variable display. Further, in the effect display device 25, the second auxiliary game image 5Z is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol in the left column among the effect symbols during the variable display. However, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbols (in preference to the effect symbols). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the game execution image are displayed on the display means, the game execution image is displayed on the display means in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, when a full error notification effect is performed on the effect display device 25, the effect display device 25 displays a full error image MG. The full error image MG includes an image MG1 indicating a method for eliminating a full error, and a band-shaped image MG2. The image MG2 includes an image MG2a displayed horizontally in the upper part of the display area 25r and an image MG2b displayed horizontally in the lower part of the display area 25r. The image MG1 is an image including character information of “Please pull out the ball”. The full error image MG is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol. However, the full error image MG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbol (priority to the effect symbol). That is, when an image relating to the effect symbol game and an image (special image) displayed upon occurrence of a full error are displayed on the display means, a full error has occurred on the display means. Is displayed in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game.

  When the execution of the special game is suspended, the image MG2b is displayed at a position overlapping the suspended image FG. However, the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the image MG2b (in preference to the image MG2b). Further, during execution of the special game, the image MG2b is displayed at a position overlapping with the image under execution ZG. However, the active image ZG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the image MG2b (in preference to the image MG2b). Further, the image MG2b is displayed at a position overlapping the reserved number images F1 and F2. However, the hold number images F1 and F2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the image MG2b (in preference to the image MG2b). That is, when the number-of-suspended image indicating the number of pending special games and the image displayed when a full error has occurred are displayed on the display unit, the display unit displays the suspended special game. An image indicating the number of games is displayed in front of an image displayed when a full error has occurred. The image MG2b is displayed at a position overlapping the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. However, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the image MG2b (in preference to the image MG2b). In other words, when at least a game execution image that can specify whether the fluctuating game is being executed and an image that is displayed when a full error has occurred are displayed on the display unit, At least a game execution image that can specify whether the variable game is being executed is displayed in front of an image displayed when a full error has occurred.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a magnetic error notification effect is performed on the effect display device 25, the effect display device 25 displays a magnetic error image JG. The magnetic error image JG is an image having contents indicating occurrence of a magnetic error. Specifically, the magnetic error image JG is an image including character information of “magnetic sensor error”. The magnetic error image JG is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to cover the entire or substantially the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. Since the magnetic error image JG is displayed on the front side of the effect design image, the effect design image is not displayed on the effect display device 25. That is, when an image relating to the effect symbol game and an image (special image) displayed upon occurrence of a magnetic error are displayed on the display means, it is determined that a magnetic error has occurred on the display means. Is displayed in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game. Similarly, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the magnetic error image JG is displayed on the front side of the suspended image FG, so that the suspended image FG is not displayed on the effect display device 25. In addition, when the special game is being executed, the magnetic error image JG is displayed on the front side of the running image ZG, and thus the running image ZG is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

  Further, the magnetic error image JG is displayed at a position overlapping the reserved number images F1 and F2. However, the hold number images F1 and F2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the magnetic error image JG (priority to the magnetic error image JG). That is, when the number-of-suspended image indicating the number of pending special games and the image displayed when a magnetic error has occurred are displayed on the display means, the display means displays special pending games. An image indicating the number of games is displayed in front of an image displayed when a magnetic error has occurred. The magnetic error image JG is displayed at a position overlapping the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. However, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the magnetic error image JG (priority to the magnetic error image JG). That is, when at least a game execution image that can specify whether the fluctuation game is being executed and an image that is displayed when a magnetic error has occurred are displayed on the display unit, A game execution image that can specify at least whether the fluctuation game is being executed is displayed in front of an image displayed when a magnetic error has occurred.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the images MG and JG displayed when an error occurs are displayed at positions overlapping the effect symbols. However, the images MG and JG that are displayed when an error occurs are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbols (priority to the effect symbols). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the image displayed when an error occurs are displayed on the display unit, the image is displayed on the display unit when the error occurs. The image (special image) is displayed on the front side of the image related to the effect symbol game. In the present embodiment, at least one of the images MG and JG displayed when an error occurs becomes a special image displayed when a special condition is satisfied. When the special image includes the full error image MG, the special condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the full error. Similarly, when the special image includes the magnetic error image JG, the special condition is satisfied when a magnetic error occurs.

  Here, control related to the display of the hold image FG, the running image ZG, the hold number images F1 and F2, and the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z will be described. First, the control related to the display of the pending image FG will be described together with the control related to the display of the active image ZG.

  When the pre-read command corresponding to the first special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to display the same number of the first reserved images FG1 as the first special reserved number identifiable from the pre-read command. Control. Similarly, when the pre-read command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an effect so that the same number of the second reserved images FG2 as the second special reserved number identifiable from the pre-read command are displayed. The device 25 is controlled. For example, when the first reserved image FG1a is displayed on the effect display device 25, a prefetch command corresponding to the first special game that can specify that the first special reserved number is “2” is input to the sub control CPU 41a. Then, the first reserved image FG1b is newly displayed. When the game end command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the active image ZG displayed in the active area TR is not displayed. When the image under execution ZG is not displayed, the image under execution ZG is deleted in the effect display device 25.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the active image ZG based on the first reserved image FG1a is displayed in the active area TR. At this time, if the first reserved image FG1b is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1a. Similarly, if the first reserved image FG1c is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b. Further, if the first reserved image FG1d is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the active image ZG based on the second reserved image FG2a is displayed in the active area TR. At this time, if the second reserved image FG2b is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2a. Similarly, when the second reserved image FG2c is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2b. Further, if the second reserved image FG2d is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2c.

Next, control related to the display of the hold number images F1 and F2 will be described.
When the first reserved number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the first special reserved number stored in the sub control RAM 41c to the first special reserved number that can be specified from the input first reserved number command. The information (hereinafter, referred to as first special reserved number information) is updated. Similarly, when the second reserved number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the second special reserved number stored in the sub control RAM 41c to the second special reserved number that can be specified from the input second reserved number command. The identifiable information (hereinafter, referred to as second special reserved number information) is updated. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the content of the first reserved number image F1 (the numerical value assigned to the first reserved number image F1) based on the first reserved number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. For example, when it is possible to specify that the first special reserved number is “2” from the first reserved number information, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first reserved number image F1 appended with “2”. And the effect display device 25 are controlled. Similarly, the sub control CPU 41a updates the content of the second reserved number image F2 (the numerical value assigned to the second reserved number image F2) based on the second reserved number information stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, control related to display of the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing an auxiliary game when a symbol command and a fluctuation pattern designation command are input. At this time, when the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the first auxiliary game image 4Z, and performs control for executing the first auxiliary game. On the other hand, when the variation control designating command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the second auxiliary game image 5Z and performs control for executing the second auxiliary game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an auxiliary symbol to be determined and stopped in the auxiliary game based on the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol by the auxiliary symbol. When the symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a lost symbol by the auxiliary symbol.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first auxiliary game image 4Z or the second auxiliary game image 5Z is displayed in a manner in which the auxiliary symbol is displayed in a variable manner. I do. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the auxiliary game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first auxiliary game image 4Z or the second auxiliary game image 5Z in such a manner that the determined auxiliary symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in response to the input of the game end command. The device 25 is controlled. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may display the auxiliary symbol fixedly and stopped when the change time elapses.

The effects performed on the effect display device 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a timer effect as a count effect, a specific effect, and a result derived effect as a special effect.
The timer effect is an effect that counts predetermined effect elements. Specifically, the timer effect in the present embodiment is an effect that counts down a predetermined time, and is executed at least until the result of the countdown becomes 0 (zero). In the present embodiment, the fact that the countdown result in the timer effect as the count effect is 0 corresponds to the count result in the count effect becoming a predetermined result. In the following description, counting down a predetermined time in the timer effect may be referred to as counting in the timer effect. Further, in the following description, the fact that the countdown result in the timer effect has become 0 may indicate that the count result in the timer effect has become 0.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the timer effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a timer image 50 imitating a bomb. The timer image 50 has a counting unit 50a. In the present embodiment, the counting in the timer effect is performed by counting down the time indicated in the counting unit 50a of the timer image 50. When counting is performed in the timer effect, a spark 50b is attached to the timer image 50 corresponding to the timer effect. In the present embodiment, the timer image 50 imitating the bomb with the spark 50b becomes the timer image 50 corresponding to the timer effect during the countdown. The timer image 50 corresponding to the image relating to the count effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbol (priority to the effect symbol). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the image relating to the count effect are displayed on the display unit, the image relating to the count effect is displayed on the display unit in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game. Is done. Further, the timer image 50 is displayed at a position overlapping with the number-of-reservations images F1 and F2. However, the hold number images F1 and F2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the timer image 50 (with priority over the timer image 50). That is, when the number-of-suspended images indicating the number of pending special games and the images related to the count effects are displayed on the display unit, the display unit displays an image indicating the number of pending special games on the display unit. It is displayed on the front side of the image related to the count effect. The timer image 50 is displayed at a position overlapping the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. However, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the timer image 50 (with priority over the timer image 50). That is, when a game execution image that can specify at least whether the fluctuation game is being executed and an image related to the count effect are displayed on the display unit, at least the fluctuation game is being executed on the display unit. The game execution image that can identify the game is displayed in front of the image related to the count effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of timer effects. Specifically, the timer effect mode includes a white mode in which a timer image 50 imitating a bomb based on white is displayed, and a blue mode in which a timer image 50 imitating a bomb based on blue is displayed. There are a green mode in which a timer image 50 imitating a bomb based on green is displayed, and a red mode in which a timer image 50 imitating a bomb based on red is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game being executed has a high jackpot expectation in the order of white mode <blue mode <green mode <red mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of the count effect.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when a specific effect is performed, the effect display device 25 displays an explosion image 51 imitating an explosion. The explosion image 51 is an image of the content of the explosion of the bomb of the timer image 50. The explosion image 51 is an image that notifies that the count result in the timer effect has become 0. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the explosion image 51 is commonly displayed on the effect display device 25 and the specific effect is executed regardless of the timer effect. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the type of the timer effect is different, the mode of the specific effect executed thereafter is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the type of the mode of the count effect is different, the mode of the specific effect executed thereafter is the same.

  Further, the explosion image 51 corresponding to the image relating to the specific effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbol (priority to the effect symbol). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the image relating to the specific effect are displayed on the display unit, the image relating to the specific effect is displayed on the display unit in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game. Is done. Further, the explosion image 51 is displayed at a position overlapping the hold number images F1 and F2. However, the hold number images F1 and F2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the explosion image 51 (priority to the explosion image 51). That is, when the number-of-suspended images indicating the number of pending special games and the images related to the specific effects are displayed on the display unit, the display unit displays an image indicating the number of pending special games on the display unit. It is displayed on the front side of the image related to the specific effect. The explosion image 51 is displayed at a position overlapping the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z. However, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the explosion image 51 (priority to the explosion image 51). That is, when a game execution image that can specify at least whether the variation game is being executed and an image related to the specific effect are displayed on the display unit, at least the variation game is being executed on the display unit. The game execution image that can specify the game is displayed in front of the image related to the specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the execution of the specific effect is started at timing t11 after the count result in the timer effect becomes 0. Specifically, the execution of the specific effect of the present embodiment is started at a timing t11 0.5 seconds after the count result in the timer effect becomes 0. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the specific effect is started at a timing after the count result in the count effect becomes the predetermined result. Note that the specific effect may be configured to start executing at a timing when the count result in the timer effect becomes 0. That is, the execution of the specific effect may be started at a timing when the count result in the count effect becomes a predetermined result.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the result deriving effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a result mode image 52 indicating the mode of the result deriving effect. There are a plurality of modes of the result deriving effect in the present embodiment. It should be noted that the mode of the result deriving effect will be described later. The result mode image 52 corresponding to the image related to the special effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the effect symbol (priority to the effect symbol). That is, when the image relating to the effect symbol game and the image relating to the special effect are displayed on the display means, the image relating to the special effect is displayed on the display means in front of the image relating to the effect symbol game. Is done. In addition, the result mode image 52 is displayed at a position that does not overlap the reserved number images F1 and F2. Further, the result mode image 52 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the execution of the result derived effect is started at timing t12 after the execution of the specific effect is started. Specifically, the result derived effect of the present embodiment is started at a timing t12 1.5 seconds after the execution of the specific effect is started. That is, execution of the result derivation effect of the present embodiment is started at a timing t12 two seconds (= 0.5 seconds + 1.5 seconds) after the count result in the timer effect becomes 0. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect is started at a timing after the execution of the specific effect is started. Note that the result-derived effect may be configured to be started at the timing when the execution of the specific effect is started. That is, the special effect may be started at the timing when the execution of the specific effect is started.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that is executed only when the timer effect is executed. However, the specific effect may be an effect that can be executed even when the timer effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, the result derived effect corresponding to the special effect is an effect executed only when the timer effect is executed. However, the result deriving effect may be an effect that can be executed even when the timer effect is not executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time (value) counted down in the timer effect may increase. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value counted down in the timer effect may increase at the timing during the countdown in the timer effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the value counted down in the count effect may increase at the timing during the countdown in the count effect. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the big hit expectation is higher when the time counted down in the timer effect is increased than when the time counted down in the timer effect is not increased. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a higher jackpot expectation when the value counted down in the count effect increases, compared to when the value counted down in the count effect does not increase. By the way, when the specific effect is executed after the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect increases, the specific effect is executed after the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect does not increase. Similarly, the explosion image 51 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in common. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode of the specific effect executed after the count effect in the case where the value to be counted down in the count effect is increased, after the count effect in the case where the value to be counted down in the count effect is not increased. It is the same as the mode of the specific effect to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the time counted down in the timer effect increases during the countdown in the timer effect, the time increase image 55 indicating that the time counted down is increased. Is displayed on the effect display device 25. The time increase image 55 has the content indicating the increase time (increase time) of the time counted down in the timer effect. For example, the time-increasing image 55 having the content “+15 seconds” shown in FIG. 10A indicates that the countdown time increases by “15 seconds”. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the time counted down in the timer effect increases, after the time increase image 55 is displayed, the pachinko game machine 10 counts down in the counting unit 50 a of the timer image 50. Time increases. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), when 8 seconds are counted down in the timer effect and the time counted down in the timer effect increases by 15 seconds, the countdown in the counting unit 50a is performed. The time being performed increases from “8 seconds” to “23 seconds (= 8 seconds + 15 seconds)”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase due to stocking of the execution of the timer effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase during counting in the timer effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times the count effect is executed may increase during the counting in the count effect. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase before the counting in the timer effect is started, but the details will be described later. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the greater the number of times the timer effect is executed, the higher the degree of expectation of a big hit. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the big hit expectation is higher when the number of times the timer effect is executed is increased than when the number of times the timer effect is executed is not increased. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a higher jackpot expectation when the number of times the count effect is executed is increased than when the number of times the count effect is executed is not increased. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times the timer effect is executed during one special game execution is one, and when the number of times the timer effect is executed during one special game execution is two. At a certain time, and in a specific effect performed after each timer effect, the explosion image 51 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in common. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of times the count effect is executed is the first number and when the number of times the count effect is executed is the second number, the specific effect executed after each count effect Are all the same.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times the timer effect is executed during the countdown in the timer effect increases, a new timer image 50N is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the new timer image 50N moves to the vicinity of the timer image 50 corresponding to the timer effect during the countdown, and effects together with the timer image 50 corresponding to the timer effect during the countdown. It is displayed on the display device 25.

Next, the timing at which the execution of the result deriving effect is started will be described based on FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).
As shown in FIG. 12A, when the result deriving effect is executed in the middle variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the timing at which the pseudo symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle variation cycle (FIG. 12A). In this case, the execution of the result deriving effect is started at timing TJ1 before the stop of the pseudo symbol). When the result derived effect is executed at the timing TJ1 in the middle fluctuation cycle, the execution of the specific effect starts at a timing before the timing TJ1 (specifically, at a timing 1.5 seconds before the timing TJ1). Is done. Furthermore, the execution of the timer effect is started from a timing before the execution of the specific effect is started. The timing at which the count result becomes 0 in this timer effect is a timing before the timing TJ1 at which the execution of the result-derived effect is started (specifically, a timing two seconds before the timing TJ1). In the present embodiment, for example, when the execution of the result derivation effect is started at timing TJ1 15 seconds after the intermediate fluctuation cycle is started, the timer effect is counted 13 seconds after the intermediate fluctuation cycle is started. The result becomes 0, and the execution of the specific effect is started 13.5 seconds after the middle fluctuation cycle is started.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), when the quasi-continuous effect is not executed and the reach effect is executed, and the result-derived effect is executed before the reach effect, a reach is formed (FIG. 12). In (b), the execution of the result deriving effect is started at a timing TJ2 before the reach formation. Similarly, when the result derivation effect is executed before the reach effect in the last variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect, the execution of the result derivation effect is started at timing TJ2 before the reach is formed. You. When the result derived effect is executed at the timing TJ2 in “when the reach effect is executed while the pseudo continuous effect is not executed and” and “the last variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect”, the timing (the timing before the timing TJ2) Specifically, at a timing 1.5 seconds before the timing TJ2), the execution of the specific effect is started. Furthermore, the execution of the timer effect is started from a timing before the execution of the specific effect is started. The timing at which the count result becomes 0 in the timer effect is a timing before the timing TJ2 at which the execution of the result deriving effect is started (specifically, a timing two seconds before the timing TJ2). In the present embodiment, for example, when the execution of the result derivation effect is started at timing TJ2 15 seconds after the start of the last fluctuation cycle, the timer effect is performed 13 seconds after the start of the last fluctuation cycle. Becomes 0, and execution of the specific effect is started 13.5 seconds after the last variation cycle is started.

  In the case where the reach effect is executed while the pseudo continuous effect is not executed and the result derivation effect is executed during the execution of the normal reach effect (indicated by NR in FIG. 12B), when the normal reach effect is executed. At timing TJ3, execution of the result deriving effect is started. Similarly, in the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous production, when the result derived production is executed during the execution of the normal reach production, the execution of the result derived production is started at the timing TJ3 during the execution of the normal reach production. When the result-derived effect is executed at the timing TJ3 in “when the reach effect is executed while the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed and” and “the last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect”, the timing before the timing TJ3 ( Specifically, at a timing 1.5 seconds before the timing TJ3), the execution of the specific effect is started. Furthermore, the execution of the timer effect is started from a timing before the execution of the specific effect is started. The timing at which the count result becomes 0 in this timer effect is a timing before the timing TJ3 at which the execution of the result-derived effect is started (specifically, a timing two seconds before the timing TJ3). In the present embodiment, for example, when the execution of the result derivation effect is started at timing TJ3 during the execution of the normal reach effect 30 seconds after the start of the last change cycle, the last change cycle is started. After 28 seconds, the count result of the timer effect becomes 0, and the execution of the specific effect is started 28.5 seconds after the last fluctuation cycle is started.

  When the super-reach effect is performed while the pseudo-reach effect is not executed, and the result-derived effect is executed during the execution of the super-reach effect (shown as SR in FIG. 12B), the super-reach effect At timing TJ4 during execution, execution of the result deriving effect is started. Similarly, in the last variation cycle in the pseudo continuous production, when the result derived production is executed during the execution of the super reach production, the execution of the result derived production is started at the timing TJ4 during the execution of the super reach production. . When the result derived effect is executed at the timing TJ4 in the “when the super reach effect is executed while the pseudo continuous effect is not executed” and the “last fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect”, the timing before the timing TJ4 (Specifically, at a timing 1.5 seconds before the timing TJ4), the execution of the specific effect is started. Furthermore, the execution of the timer effect is started from a timing before the execution of the specific effect is started. The timing at which the count result becomes 0 in this timer effect is a timing before the timing TJ4 at which the execution of the result deriving effect is started (specifically, a timing two seconds before the timing TJ4). In the present embodiment, for example, when the execution of the result derivation effect is started at timing TJ4 during the execution of the super-reach effect 55 seconds after the start of the last change cycle, the last change cycle is started. 53 seconds later, the count result of the timer effect becomes 0, and the execution of the specific effect is started 53.5 seconds after the last fluctuation cycle is started.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed or when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the timing at which the execution of the result derived effect can be started during the execution of the special game is at least twice. Become. For example, if the special game based on the variation pattern HP10 is being executed, the timing TJ1 in the first variation cycle, the timing TJ1 in the second variation cycle, and the timings TJ2 and TJ3 in the last variation cycle. , TJ4, which is a total of five times, as timings at which execution of the result deriving effect can be started.

Here, the mode of the result deriving effect will be described based on FIG.
There are first to ninth modes of the result deriving effect in the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the first mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “Continue!” Is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result deriving effect is executed in the second mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “reach” is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the third mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “SP” is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the fourth mode, the result mode image 52 having the first character as a motif is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the fifth mode, the result mode image 52 having the second character as a motif is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the sixth mode, the result mode image 52 having the third character as a motif is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result deriving effect is executed in the seventh mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “Warm” is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the eighth mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “HEAT” is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result derivation effect is executed in the ninth mode, the result mode image 52 with the character “super heat” is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  In the present embodiment, the form of the executable result derived effect differs depending on the timing at which the execution of the result derived effect is started. Specifically, the modes of the result deriving effect executable at the timing TJ1 of the present embodiment are the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode. The mode of the result deriving effect executable at the timing TJ2 of the present embodiment is the second mode and the third mode. As described above, since the result derivation effect of the first mode can be executed only at the timing TJ1 of the timing TJ1 and the timing TJ2, the result derivation effect of the first mode is executed before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, it is possible to specify that the fluctuation cycle is in the middle, that is, that the fluctuation cycle is to be executed subsequently. That is, in the result derivation effect of the first aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, it is suggested or notified that the development will be in a state in which the fluctuation cycle is continuously executed. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even at the timing TJ <b> 2, in a case where only the normal reach effect is executed and the super reach effect is not executed, the result derived effect of the third aspect is limited so as not to be executed. For this reason, in the result derivation effect of the second aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, it is suggested or notified that at least a normal reach effect is to be executed. On the other hand, in the result derivation effect of the third aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, it is suggested or notified that at least a super-reach effect is executed.

  In addition, the modes of the result deriving effect that can be executed at the timing TJ3 of the present embodiment are the fourth mode, the fifth mode, and the sixth mode. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the mode of the result deriving effect executed at the timing TJ3. Specifically, in the result deriving effect executed at the timing TJ3, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the fourth mode <the fifth mode <the sixth mode. For this reason, in the result derivation effect of the fourth aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, there is a possibility that the execution of the special game being executed becomes a big hit (a big hit game is given). It is suggested or reported that the value is lower than the aspect and the sixth aspect. Similarly, in the result derivation effect of the fifth aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect has been started, it is suggested or notified that the possibility that the running of the special game is a big hit is higher than in the fourth aspect. Is done. Further, in the result derivation effect of the sixth aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, the possibility that the running of the special game is a big hit is higher than in the fourth and fifth aspects. Suggested or informed.

  In addition, the modes of the result deriving effect executable at the timing TJ4 of the present embodiment are the seventh mode, the eighth mode, and the ninth mode. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the mode of the result deriving effect executed at the timing TJ4. Specifically, in the result deriving effect executed at the timing TJ4, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the seventh aspect <the eighth aspect <the ninth aspect. For this reason, in the result derivation effect of the seventh aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, the possibility that the special game being executed becomes a big hit is lower than in the eighth and ninth aspects. Is suggested or reported. Similarly, in the result derivation effect of the eighth aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect has been started, it is suggested or notified that the possibility that the running of the special game is a big hit is higher than in the seventh aspect. Is done. In the result derivation effect of the ninth aspect, after the execution of the result derivation effect is started, the possibility that the running of the special game is a big hit is higher than in the seventh and eighth aspects. Suggested or informed.

  As described above, there are a plurality of modes of the result derived effect as the special effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the development after the execution of the result deriving effect is started is indicated or notified according to the type of the mode of the result deriving effect. That is, in the present embodiment, development after the execution of the special effect has been started is suggested or notified according to the type of the special effect mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a reservation notice effect as a preliminary effect. The hold announcement effect is executed for a special game whose execution has been suspended. In other words, in the present embodiment, the preliminary effect is executed for a variable game whose execution has been suspended. The pachinko gaming machine 10, when in the low base state, is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the first special game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold announcement effect for the second special game when in the high base state.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed for the first special game, the first hold image FG1 (hold information) corresponding to the target first special game has a notice mode different from the normal mode (hold mode). (Special mode). Similarly, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the suspension notice effect is executed for the second special game, the second reservation image FG2 (reservation information) corresponding to the target second special game is different from the normal mode. It is displayed in a notice mode (special mode). In addition, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold image FG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is displayed in a notice mode, and the execution of the hold notice effect corresponds to another special game. Is not displayed in the notice mode. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice effect is performed for the special game whose execution is held, and the hold image FG corresponding to the target special game is set to a notice mode different from the normal mode. Is done. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold announcement effect is performed for a variable game whose execution has been held, and is executed by setting the hold information corresponding to the target variable game to a special mode different from the normal mode.

  In the hold notice effect in the present embodiment, the hold image FG is displayed in the notice mode, and depending on the kind of the notice mode, the jackpot expectation degree of the special game being held (or being executed) and the target of the hold notice effect are At least one of the execution of the timer effect during the execution of the special game has been suggested or notified. That is, in the present embodiment, in the preliminary effect, it is possible to suggest or notify that the count effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the preliminary effect. Incidentally, in the case where the hold notice effect is executed and the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is started, the executing image ZG based on the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is displayed in the executing area TR.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, when the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the normal mode, a circular image based on white is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the case of the first reserved image FG1. In the case of the second reserved image FG2, a rhombic image based on white is displayed on the effect display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 14, there are a plurality of types of notice modes.
There are first to third notification modes as the notification modes for indicating or notifying only the jackpot expectation degree of the special game targeted for the hold notification effect. When the hold notice effect is executed in the first notice mode, a star-shaped image based on blue is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the second notice mode, a star-shaped image based on green is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the third notice mode, a star-shaped image based on red is displayed as the hold image FG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the order of the first notice mode to the third notice mode, the first notice mode <the second notice mode <the third notice mode, the big hit expectation degree of the special game targeted for the pending notice effect Is high.

  In addition, the notice mode that suggests or notifies that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect includes the timer effect during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. There are a fourth notice mode to a seventh notice mode that suggest or notify that the process is executed at least once. When the hold notice effect is executed in the fourth to seventh notice modes, an image imitating one bomb is displayed as the hold image FG. In addition, the fifth to seventh notice modes of the fourth to seventh notice modes are also notice modes for indicating or notifying the jackpot expectation degree of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. When the hold notice effect is executed in the fourth notice mode, an image simulating one bomb based on white is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the fifth notice mode, an image simulating one bomb based on blue is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the sixth notice mode, an image simulating one bomb based on green is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the seventh notice mode, an image imitating one bomb based on red is displayed as the hold image FG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the fifth notice mode to the seventh notice mode, in the order of the fifth notice mode <the sixth notice mode <the seventh notice mode, the big hit expectation degree of the special game targeted for the pending notice effect is set. Is high.

  In addition, the notice mode that suggests or notifies that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect includes the timer effect during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. There are eighth to eleventh notice modes that suggest or notify that the execution is performed at least twice. When the hold notice effect is executed in the eighth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode, images simulating two bombs are displayed as the hold images FG. The ninth to eleventh notice modes out of the eighth to eleventh notice modes are also notice modes for indicating or notifying the jackpot expectation degree of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect. When the hold notice effect is executed in the eighth notice mode, an image simulating two bombs based on white is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the ninth notice mode, an image simulating two bombs based on blue is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the tenth notice mode, an image simulating two bombs based on green is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the eleventh notice mode, an image simulating two bombs based on red is displayed as the hold image FG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the order of the ninth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode, the ninth notice mode <the tenth notice mode <the eleventh notice mode in the order of the jackpot expectation degree of the special game targeted for the pending notice effect. Is high.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode are the notice modes that suggest or inform that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect. On the other hand, even if the hold image FG is displayed in any one of the fourth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode to execute the hold notice effect, the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is not performed. Until the start, the counting in the timer effect is not performed, and the counting in the timer effect is not started. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is suggested or notified that the count effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the preliminary effect in the preliminary effect, the execution of the variable game targeted for the preliminary effect is performed. Until is started, the counting in the counting effect is not started. In addition, when the hold image FG is displayed in any of the fourth to eleventh notice modes and the hold notice effect is executed, the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect starts. The counting in the timer effect is started at the timing after being performed, and the counting in the timer effect is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is suggested or notified that the count effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the preliminary effect in the preliminary effect, the execution of the variable game targeted for the preliminary effect is performed. Is started at the timing after the start of the count effect.

Here, the control related to the execution of the timer effect, the specific effect, the result derived effect, and the hold notice effect will be described. First, the control related to the execution of the hold announcement effect will be described.
When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a reservation notice determination process. When the pre-read command corresponding to the first special game is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a reservation notice determination process. In this suspension notice determination process, the presence or absence of the suspension notice effect for the first special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of the notice mode when the suspension notice effect is executed are determined. In the high base state, when a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a reservation notice determination process. In this suspension notice determination process, the presence or absence of the suspension notice effect for the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command and the type of the notice mode when the suspension notice effect is executed are determined. However, even when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high base state and has input the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game, the sub control CPU 41a is controlled to the high base state and executed without a big hit. If the number of times of the special game is within the period of 90 to 150 times, the suspension notice determination process is not performed.

Hereinafter, the suspension notice determination processing will be described.
In the suspension notice determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the input prefetch command is a prefetch command to be subjected to the suspension notice effect. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command targeted for the hold announcement effect differs depending on the game state. Specifically, the look-ahead commands targeted for the hold announcement effect in the non-probable change state are the look-ahead commands SC2, SC3, SC5 to SC7. The look-ahead commands targeted for the hold announcement effect in the probable change state are the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC7. When the input prefetch command is not the prefetch command to be the target of the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold announcement determination process. In this case, the effect display device 25 newly displays the suspended image FG in the normal mode. When the input pre-read command is a pre-read command to be subjected to the hold pre-notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a pre-notification mode determination process.

  In the hold mode determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a hold announcement lottery to determine whether to execute the hold announcement effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the hold announcement effect is determined when the hold announcement lottery is won, whereas the execution of the hold announcement effect is not determined when the hold announcement lottery is not won. The hold announcement lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the input look-ahead command. The hold announcement lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the gaming state. For example, when in the non-probable state, the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when the look-ahead command SC7 is input is calculated from the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when any one of the prefetch commands SC2, SC3, SC5, and SC6 is input. Is also expensive. Further, in the non-probable change state, the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when the prefetch command SC3 or the prefetch command SC6 is input is higher than the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when the prefetch command SC2 or the prefetch command SC5 is inputted. . Further, for example, in the probable change state, the winning probability of the pending preview lottery when any one of the prefetch commands SC4 to SC7 is input is the winning probability of the pending preview lottery when the prefetch command SC2 or the prefetch command SC3 is input. Higher than. Further, in the probable change state, the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when the prefetch command SC3 is input is higher than the winning probability of the preliminary announcement lottery when the prefetch command SC2 is inputted. As described above, the winning probability of the hold announcement lottery differs depending on whether the held special game is a big hit. In addition, the winning probability of the hold announcement lottery differs depending on whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the held special game. In addition, when the holding announcement lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the holding mode determination processing. In this case, the effect display device 25 newly displays the suspended image FG in the normal mode.

  When winning the hold notice lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the notice mode. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the notice mode from the first notice mode to the eleventh notice mode under the decision ratio according to the input prefetch command. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the first to third notice modes, in the order of the first notice mode <the second notice mode <the third notice mode, the jackpot expectation degree of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is The type of the notice mode is determined so as to be higher. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the fifth to seventh notice modes, in the order of fifth notice mode <sixth notice mode <seventh notice mode, the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect is given. The type of the notice mode is determined so that the degree becomes higher. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the ninth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode, the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect in the order of the ninth notice mode <the tenth notice mode <the eleventh notice mode The type of the notice mode is determined so that the degree becomes higher. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the special game whose execution has been suspended is longer when the special game targeted for the preliminary announcement production is a big hit than when the special game targeted for the preliminary announcement production is a loss. During the execution, a notice mode indicating or notifying that the timer effect is executed is easily determined. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is a big hit, the special game whose execution is suspended is compared to when the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is lost. During the execution of the game, a notice mode that suggests or notifies that the timer effect is executed at least twice is likely to be determined.

  When determining the type of the notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. When the type of the notice mode is determined in the reservation notice determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image FG of the determined notice mode is newly displayed. Thereby, the hold display image FG in the notice mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the hold notice effect is started. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a wins the hold notice execution lottery and determines the type of the notice mode, the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect can be specified, and the hold image FG in the hold notice effect can be specified. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The hold notice execution information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice production corresponding to the hold notice execution information is completed or when the jackpot game is given. You.

Next, control related to execution of the timer effect, the specific effect, and the result-derived effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command, does the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect in the notice mode indicating or informing that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game be executed? To identify. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the hold notice execution information, determines whether the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect has been started, and determines whether the notice mode of the hold notice effect is a timer effect during the execution of the special game. Is a notice mode that suggests or informs that the execution is performed. When it is specified that the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold announcement effect of the announcement mode that indicates or informs that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game has been started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the predetermined effect. Perform processing. Specific control in the predetermined effect processing will be described later.

  In addition, when it is not specified that the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold announcement effect of the announcement mode indicating or informing that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game is not specified, the sub control CPU 41a Determines whether a timer effect can be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the timer effect can be executed based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the timer effect cannot be executed when one of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is specified, while one of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP10 is specified. In this case, it is determined that the timer effect can be executed. Then, when it is not determined that the timer effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the control related to the execution of the timer effect, the specific effect, and the result derived effect.

  When it is determined that the timer effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a timer effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the timer effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the timer effect is determined when the timer effect execution lottery is won, whereas the execution of the timer effect is not determined when the timer effect execution lottery is not won. The timer effect execution lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the input fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the timer effect execution lottery when the big hit variation pattern is specified is higher than the winning probability of the timer effect execution lottery when the outlier variation pattern is specified. When winning in the timer effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined effect process.

  Here, the predetermined effect processing will be described. In the predetermined effect processing, control relating to execution of the first timer effect in the special game being executed (hereinafter referred to as control relating to execution of the first timer effect) is performed. In the case where two timer effects are executed during the execution of the special game, in the predetermined effect process, the control relating to the execution of the second timer effect in the special game being executed (hereinafter, the execution of the second timer effect is performed). Such control is performed).

  In the control related to the execution of the first timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing to start the execution of the result-derived effect after the first timer effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing to start the execution of the result deriving effect according to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Specifically, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP7 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing at which the execution of the result deriving effect is started from the timings TJ2 and TJ3. When any one of the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a timing to start execution of the result deriving effect from the timings TJ2 to TJ4. When any one of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the result deriving effect from the timing TJ1 in the first fluctuation cycle and the timing TJ2 to TJ4 in the last fluctuation cycle. Determine when to start execution. When any one of the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP10 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the timing TJ1 in the first fluctuation cycle, TJ1 in the second fluctuation cycle, and timings TJ2 to TJ4 in the last fluctuation cycle. , The timing to start the execution of the result deriving effect is determined. In the case where it has been specified that the execution of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect in the notice mode that indicates or informs that the timer effect is executed at least twice during the execution of the special game has been started. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing for starting the execution of the result deriving effect after the first timer effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one or more of the possible timings for starting the execution of the result deriving effect in the special game being executed, excluding the last timing, after the first timer effect. The timing to start the execution of the derived effect is determined.

  After determining the timing to start the execution of the result derived effect after the first timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result derived effect to start the execution at the timing. Specifically, when the execution of the result deriving effect is started at the timing TJ1, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect from the first to third modes. When starting the execution of the result deriving effect at the timing TJ2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect from the second and third modes. However, even when the execution of the result deriving effect is started at the timing TJ2, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine the third mode if any of the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP7 is designated. Two aspects are determined. When the execution of the result deriving effect is started at timing TJ3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect from the fourth to sixth modes. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect so that the big hit expectation increases in the order of the fourth mode <the fifth mode <the sixth mode. When the execution of the result deriving effect is started at the timing TJ4, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect from the seventh to ninth modes. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result deriving effect so that the big hit expectation increases in the order of the seventh mode <the eighth mode <the ninth mode.

  After determining the mode of the result deriving effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an increase lottery for determining whether to increase the time counted down during the countdown in the first timer effect. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time counted down during the countdown in the timer effect is increased when the increased lottery is won, while the time counted down during the countdown in the timer effect is determined when the increased lottery is not won. Is not determined to increase. The increase lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the input fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the increased lottery when the big hit variation pattern is designated is higher than the winning probability of the increased lottery when the loss variation pattern is designated. In the case where it has been specified that the execution of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect in the notice mode that indicates or informs that the timer effect is executed at least twice during the execution of the special game has been started. The sub-control CPU 41a performs an increase lottery for the timer effect executed for the first time.

  After finishing the increase lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the timer effect. When it is specified that the execution of the special game that has been the target of the suspended notice effect of the notice mode that suggests or informs that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game has been started, the sub-control CPU 41a The mode of the timer effect is determined according to the notice mode. Specifically, when the notice mode is the fourth notice mode or the eighth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the white mode as the timer effect mode. When the notice mode is the fifth notice mode or the ninth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the blue mode as the timer effect mode. When the notice mode is the sixth notice mode or the tenth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the green mode as the timer effect mode. When the notice mode is the seventh notice mode or the eleventh notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the red mode as the timer effect mode. On the other hand, if it is specified that the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the announcement mode indicating or informing that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game has been started, the sub control CPU 41a Determines the mode of the timer effect by lottery. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a determines the mode of the timer effect such that the big hit expectation increases in the order of the white mode <blue mode <green mode <red mode.

  After determining the timer effect mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the timer image 50 corresponding to the determined timer effect mode is displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the counted time is displayed on the counting section 50a of the timer image 50. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the time from the start of the countdown of the time in the first timer effect to the time two seconds before the timing of starting the execution of the result-derived effect when the increase lottery is not won. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed on the unit 50a. On the other hand, when the secondary control CPU 41a wins the increase lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a time shorter than the time from the start of the countdown of the time in the first timer effect to the time two seconds before the start of the execution of the result derived effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed on the counting section 50a. By the way, when it has been specified that the execution of the special game targeted for the suspended notice effect in the notice mode that indicates or informs that the timer effect is executed at least twice during the execution of the special game is started. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the timer image 50 and the timer image 50N according to the determined timer effect mode are displayed.

  In addition, when the timing to start counting down the time in the first timer effect is reached during execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts down the time displayed in the counting section 50a of the timer image 50. The effect display device 25 is controlled. When the increase lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the time increase image 55 is displayed during the countdown of the time in the timer effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the time when the total time of the increase time indicated by the time increase image 55 and the time displayed on the count unit 50a during the countdown elapses is more than the timing when the execution of the result derivation effect is started. An increase time indicated by the time increase image 55 is determined so as to be a time point earlier by seconds. After displaying the time increase image 55, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the count unit 50a of the timer image 50 is updated. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the sum of the remaining time during the countdown displayed on the count section 50a of the timer image 50 and the increase time indicated by the time increase image 55 on the count section 50a of the timer image 50. The counting unit 50a is updated so as to be executed.

  Further, during the countdown of the time in the first timer effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a number lottery to determine whether to increase the number of times the timer effect is executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a number lottery at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of counting the time in the first timer effect during the execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, it is determined to increase the number of times the timer effect is executed when the number lottery is won, while it is determined to increase the number of times the timer effect is executed when the number lottery is not won. Not done. The number lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the input fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the number lottery when the big hit variation pattern is designated is higher than the winning probability of the number lottery when the loss variation pattern is designated. However, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the timing at which the execution of the result-derived effect is started after the first timer effect is the last timing among the timings at which the execution of the result-derived effect can be started in the special game being executed. , The lottery is not performed. Further, in a situation where the timer image 50N is already displayed, that is, in a situation where execution of the two timer effects has already been determined, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the number lottery.

  When the lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the second timer effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a second timer effect mode from the same mode as the first timer effect mode and a higher hit expectation degree than the first timer effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a new timer image 50N is displayed at a predetermined timing. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the timer image 50N according to the determined second timer effect mode to be displayed. When displaying the new timer image 50N, the sub-control CPU 41a moves the timer image 50N to the vicinity of the timer image 50 corresponding to the timer effect during the countdown, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be moved and displayed.

  When the count result in the first timer effect reaches 0, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the specific effect is started at a timing when 0.5 seconds elapse after the count result in the timer effect reaches 0.

  Further, when the execution of the specific effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the result derived effect is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the result derived effect is started at a timing when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the execution of the specific effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the result derived effect in the already determined mode is started. It should be noted that the control for starting the execution of the result derivation effect does not need to be triggered by a specific effect. For example, the execution of the result derivation effect is performed at a timing when two seconds elapse after the count result in the timer effect reaches 0. A timer effect may be used as an opportunity, such as a configuration in which the control for starting is performed.

  Also, when the timer image 50N is displayed when the result derivation effect is executed after the count result in the timer effect becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control relating to the execution of the second timer effect. .

  In the control related to the execution of the second timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing to start the execution of the result derived effect after the second timer effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timing to start the execution of the result derived effect from the timings that have not yet arrived among the timings at which the execution of the result derived effect can be started in the special game being executed. I do. Further, after determining the timing to start execution of the result derived effect after the second timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the result derived effect to start the execution at the timing. After determining the mode of the result deriving effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an increase lottery for determining whether to increase the time counted down during the countdown in the second timer effect.

  When the increase lottery is completed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the timer image 50N is displayed as the timer image 50. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the counted time is displayed on the counting section 50a of the timer image 50. More specifically, if the secondary control CPU 41a does not win the increased lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the time from the start of the countdown of the time in the second timer effect to the point two seconds before the timing of starting the execution of the result derived effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed on the unit 50a. On the other hand, when the secondary control CPU 41a wins the increase lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a time shorter than the time from the start of the countdown of the time in the second timer effect to the time two seconds before the timing of starting the execution of the result derived effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed on the counting section 50a.

  In addition, when the timing to start counting down the time in the second timer effect is reached during execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts down the time displayed in the counting unit 50a of the timer image 50. The effect display device 25 is controlled. When the increase lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the time increase image 55 is displayed during the countdown of the time in the timer effect. After displaying the time increase image 55, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the count unit 50a of the timer image 50 is updated.

  When the count result in the second timer effect reaches 0, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect is executed. Further, when the execution of the specific effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the result derived effect is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the result derived effect is started at a timing when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the execution of the specific effect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of lotteries is won, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase during the countdown of the time in the timer effect. Next, a case will be described in which the number of times the timer effect is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 before the counting in the timer effect is started is increased.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect, a hold image FG in a notice mode indicating or notifying that the timer effect is executed at least once is displayed, and the hold notice effect is displayed. When the timer effect is executed, the number of times the timer effect is executed may increase before the counting in the timer effect is started. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timer effect is executed at least two times from a notice mode that suggests or notifies that the timer effect is executed at least once during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect. By switching to the notice mode of suggesting or notifying the fact, the number of times the timer effect is executed increases. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the notice mode of the hold image FG is changed from any of the fourth to seventh notice modes to any of the eighth to eleventh notice modes. By switching to, the number of times the timer effect is executed increases before counting in the timer effect is started.

Hereinafter, a description will be given of the control in the case where the number of times the timer effect is executed increases before the counting in the timer effect is started.
When the variation control designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the suspension notice execution information and executes the suspension notice effect for displaying the suspension image FG in any one of the fourth to seventh notice modes. It is determined whether it is inside. Then, in the case where the hold notice effect for displaying the hold image FG of any of the fourth notice mode to the seventh notice mode is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the promotion lottery. In the present embodiment, it is determined to increase the number of times the timer effect is executed when the promotion lottery is won, while it is determined to increase the number of times the timer effect is executed when the promotion lottery is not won. Not done. The promotion lottery is performed with a winning probability according to a look-ahead command corresponding to a special game which is a target of a hold announcement effect in which a hold image FG in any one of the fourth advance mode to the seventh advance mode is displayed. Will be For example, the winning probability of the promotion lottery when the special game can be determined to be a big hit based on the look-ahead command is higher than the winning probability of the promotion lottery when the special game cannot be determined to be the big hit based on the look-ahead command.

  Further, when the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a notice mode of the postponed reserved image FG. Specifically, when the notice mode before the switching is the fourth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the notice mode of the postponed reserved image FG from the eighth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode. When the notice mode before the switching is the fifth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the notice mode of the reserved image FG after the switch from the ninth notice mode to the eleventh notice mode. When the notice mode before the switching is the sixth notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the notice mode of the post-switch reserved image FG from the tenth notice mode and the eleventh notice mode. Further, when the notification mode before the switching is the seventh notification mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the eleventh notification mode as the notification mode of the post-switching hold image FG. After determining the notice mode after the switching, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the notice mode of the reserved image FG displayed in any of the fourth to seventh notice modes before the switch before the switch. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to switch to the notice mode. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times the count effect is executed may be increased before the counting in the count effect is started.

Here, based on FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, a case where the number of times the timer effect is executed before the counting in the timer effect is started will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the effect display device 25, it is assumed that the first hold image FG1c is displayed in the sixth notice mode, and the hold notice effect is being executed. Then, when the execution of the next special game is started, the first reserved image FG1c is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b, and the first reserved image FG1b is displayed in the sixth notice mode. Further, it is assumed that the promotion lottery is won as the execution of the special game is started, and the tenth notice mode is determined as the notice mode after the switching. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15B, the first hold image FG1b is switched from the sixth notice mode to the tenth notice mode, and the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. The number of times performed is increased from once to twice.

  Next, based on FIG. 16A to FIG. 16H, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timer effect may be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold advance production in the hold advance production. A case where a timer effect is executed in a special game targeted for a hold announcement effect after being suggested or notified will be described.

  In the low base state, the execution of the first special game is suspended when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 during the execution of the first special game, and the execution of the first special game is suspended. It is assumed that a hold announcement effect for a game is executed. At this time, when the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 0, it is assumed that the first reservation image FG1a is displayed in a notice mode and a reservation notice effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the notice mode of the first hold image FG1a is the fifth notice mode, the timer effect is performed at least once during execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. Can be specified to be performed. In addition, when the first hold image FG1a is displayed in the fifth notice mode, that is, before the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect, the count in the timer effect is not performed, and the count in the timer effect is not counted. Not started. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the execution of the first special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is started, the timer image 50 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the timer image 50 is counted. The time indicated in the unit 50a is counted down, and a timer effect is executed. At this time, based on the fifth notice mode, the timer effect is executed in the blue mode. Also, in the effect display device 25, the timer image 50 is displayed on the front side of the effect symbol, but is displayed on the rear side of the number-of-reserved images F1, F2 and the auxiliary game images 4Z, 5Z. Further, in the active area TR of the effect display device 25, an active image ZG based on the first reserved image FG1a in the fifth notice mode is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16C, when it is determined that the time is counted down during the countdown in the timer effect, the time increase image 55 is displayed. At this time, when the remaining time of the countdown time in the timer effect is 12 seconds and the increase time of the countdown time is 10 seconds, as shown in FIG. The time shown in section 50a increases to 22 seconds. As described above, during the countdown in the timer effect, the countdown time may be increased.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16E, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is won and the number of times the timer effect is executed is increased, a new timer image 50N is displayed, and the timer image 50N is already displayed. Move to the vicinity of the displayed timer image 50. At this time, it is assumed that the red mode is determined as the mode of the timer effect. In this case, the mode of the first timer effect that has already been executed is different from the mode of the second timer effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), when the count result in the timer effect reaches 0, the explosion image 51 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the specific effect is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), the effect display device 25 displays the result mode image 52, and executes the result deriving effect. When the mode of the result deriving effect shown in FIG. 16 (g) is the sixth mode, it is suggested or notified that the special game being executed is a big hit and that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be given in the future. The Rukoto. As shown in FIG. 16 (f) and FIG. 16 (g), when the timing TJ3 is determined as the timing to start the execution of the result deriving effect, since the normal reach effect is being executed, In the right column, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 16H, when a full error occurs during the countdown in the timer effect, the effect display device 25 displays a full error image MG. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the timer image 50 is displayed behind the image MG2b included in the full error image MG. On the other hand, in effect display device 25, active image ZG is displayed on the front side of image MG2b included in full error image MG. Incidentally, when a magnetic error occurs during the countdown in the timer effect, the effect display device 25 displays a magnetic error image JG as shown in FIG. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the timer image 50 is displayed behind the image MG2b included in the full error image MG. Similarly, in effect display device 25, active image ZG is displayed behind image MG2b included in full error image MG.

Hereinafter, effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) The execution of the specific effect is started at a timing after the count result in the timer effect (count effect) becomes 0 (predetermined result). Therefore, until the count result in the timer effect becomes 0, attention can be paid to the count in the timer effect to enhance the interest. When the count result in the timer effect becomes 0, the execution of the specific effect is started, and furthermore, the type of the result derived effect (special effect) in which the subsequent development is suggested or notified according to the type of the mode It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not it is executed. Further, in the hold announcement effect (advance effect), it may be suggested or notified that the timer effect is executed during execution of the special game targeted for the hold advance effect. For this reason, if it is suggested or notified that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the suspension notice effect, the execution of the timer effect is performed every time the special game is executed. Since it gradually approaches, it is possible to entertain in connection with the execution of the timer effect even before the timer effect is actually executed.

  In particular, in the hold announcement effect performed by setting the hold image FG (hold information) to a notice mode (special mode) different from the normal mode, the timer effect is performed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect. It may be executed in a notice mode that suggests or informs that it will be executed. Therefore, attention is paid to whether the mode of the hold information is not a normal mode, but a preview mode that suggests or informs that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold advance effect. Improvement can be achieved. As a result, before the timer effect is suggested or notified during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the hold announcement effect, the user can entertain in connection with the execution of the timer effect. be able to.

  In addition, when it is suggested or notified that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the hold announcement effect, the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect starts. Until the counting, the counting in the timer effect is not started. On the other hand, when it is suggested or notified that the timer effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the hold announcement effect, the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect starts. At the timing after the counting, the counting in the timer effect is started. For this reason, if it is suggested or notified that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect in the suspension announcement effect, the count in the timer effect is counted every time the special game is executed. Since the start is approaching, it is possible to have fun even before the count in the timer effect is actually started.

  (2) Since the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of the timer effect (counting effect), it is possible to provide a pleasure of paying attention to the type of the mode when the timer effect is executed. Can be improved.

  Further, even when the type of the timer effect is different, since the specific effect mode executed thereafter is the same, if the specific effect mode is different due to the different timer effect mode type, In comparison with the case where the effect is made, it is possible to prevent the effect from being complicated and making it difficult to estimate the degree of expectation of the big hit.

  (3) When the time (value) counted down in the timer effect (count effect) increases, the timing at which the count result in the timer effect becomes 0 (predetermined result) moves away, and the specific effect and the result derived effect (special effect) The timing at which the execution starts will be far away. However, as the time counted down in the timer effect increases, the degree of expectation of the jackpot increases, so that attention can be paid to whether the time counted down in the timer effect increases. Furthermore, when the count value actually increases, the timing at which the count result in the timer effect becomes 0 is increased, thereby extending the period until the execution of the specific effect or the result-derived effect is started, thereby effectively improving the interest. be able to.

  Further, the mode of the specific effect executed after the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect increases is the specific effect executed after the timer effect when the value counted down in the timer effect does not increase. This is the same as the embodiment. For this reason, when the time counted down in the timer effect increases, the specific effect mode executed after the timer effect, and when the time counted down in the timer effect does not increase, the specific effect executed after the timer effect By making the style of the effect different from that of the effect, it is possible to suppress the effect from becoming complicated. And it can suppress that it becomes difficult to estimate the high expectation of a big hit due to complicated production.

  (4) As the number of times the timer effect (count effect) is executed increases, the big hit expectation increases, so the number of times the timer effect is executed increases and the degree of attention to the fact that many timer effects are executed is increased. It can be raised to enhance interest. In addition, when the number of times the timer effect is executed increases, the number of times the result-derived effect (special effect) in which the subsequent development is suggested or notified according to the type of the mode is not limited to the specific effect. Will also increase. For this reason, a lot of result derivation effects are executed, and it is expected that there will be more chances to guess or specify the subsequent development, thereby improving the interest.

  In addition, when the number of times the timer effect is executed is one (first number) and when the number of times the timer effect is executed is two (second number), the timer effect is executed after each timer effect. The modes of the specific effects are all the same. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the effect of complicating the effect by making the mode of the specific effect different according to the number of times the timer effect is executed, thereby making it difficult to estimate the degree of expectation of the big hit.

  (5) Since the timer image 50 (the image relating to the count effect) is displayed in front of the effect design (the image relating to the effect design game) on the effect display device 25 as the display means, the timer image 50 is displayed during the execution of the effect game. Even if the image 50 is displayed, it is easy for the player to recognize the image 50, and it is easy to improve the interest by the timer effect.

  Further, the full error image MG and the magnetic error image JG (special image displayed when the special condition is satisfied) are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the timer image 50 and the effect symbol. For this reason, even when the timer effect or the effect game is being executed, the full error image MG and the magnetic error image JG can be easily displayed to the player, and a full error or a magnetic error occurs (the special condition is satisfied). That you did).

  Further, the hold number images F1 and F2 (hold number images) are displayed on the effect display device 25 in front of the timer image 50 and the effect symbol. For this reason, even when the timer effect or the effect game is being executed, it is easy for the player to see the number-of-retention images F1 and F2, and it is easy to recognize the presence or absence of the special game whose execution is suspended and the number thereof. Become.

  Further, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z (game execution images) are displayed on the front side of the timer image 50 and the effect symbols. Therefore, even when the timer image 50 is displayed during the execution of the effect game, the auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z can be easily displayed to the player, and the player can easily recognize whether the special game is being executed.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-It may be provided with a movable body that can move with the operation of the predetermined actuator. Also, the movable body may be configured to execute a part or all of the timer effect, the specific effect, and the special effect. The present invention is not limited to the movable body, and the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to execute a part or all of the timer effect, the specific effect, and the special effect. Further, the speaker 18 may be configured to execute a part or all of the timer effect, the specific effect, and the special effect. For example, a plurality of effect execution means of the movable body, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 may be provided. And at least a part of the effect execution means of the effect execution means for executing the timer effect as the count effect, the effect execution means for executing the specific effect, and the effect execution means for executing the suspension notice effect as the advance effect May be different from the type of the other production effect means.

  The pre-production performed for the fluctuating game whose execution is suspended is executed by setting the suspension image FG as the suspension information to a notice mode (special mode) different from the normal mode, as in the above embodiment. It does not need to be a hold announcement effect. The preliminary effect may be, for example, an effect (for example, a continuous effect) executed by setting the type of the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 as a special background image. Then, the special background image may include a special background image indicating or notifying that the timer effect is to be executed during execution of the special game targeted for the advance effect. In this case, during the execution of the special game targeted for the pre-production, a pre-production is performed in which a special background image indicating or notifying that the timer production is performed is displayed on the production display device 25. It is possible to suggest or notify that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the advance effect.

  The “development after the execution of the result-derived effect (special effect) has been started”, which is suggested or notified according to the mode of the result-derived effect, includes “the continuous execution of the fluctuation cycle” and “the super-reach effect is executed. And the likelihood of a running special game being a big hit. In addition, the “development after the execution of the result deriving effect (special effect) is started”, which is suggested or informed by the mode of the result deriving effect, is “type of big hit when the running special game has a big hit”. And so on. The “development after the execution of the result deriving effect (special effect) is started”, which is suggested or notified according to the mode of the result deriving effect, is “a special game being executed has a big hit and a big hit game has been given. In this case, the control may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the end of the big hit game, or a predetermined effect (for example, a premier effect) may be executed.

  -In the case where the type of the timer effect (count effect) is different, the mode of the specific effect may be different. For example, you may comprise so that a specific effect may be performed in the form according to the mode of a timer effect. For example, when the count result in the timer effect in the blue mode becomes 0, a specific effect in the blue mode may be executed. Further, when the type of the mode of the timer effect is different, the mode of the specific effect may be different, or the mode of the specific effect may be the same. That is, even if the type of the timer effect as the count effect is different, the mode of the specific effect executed thereafter may be configured to be the same. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the effect is complicated and it becomes difficult to estimate the high hit expectation.

  ・ Specific rendering mode executed after the timer rendering when the time (value) counted down in the timer rendering (count rendering) increases, and the timer rendering when the time counted down in the timer rendering does not increase The mode of the specific effect to be executed later may be different. For example, when the time counted down in the timer effect increases, the specific effect of the executable mode may be executed only when the time counted down in the timer effect increases. In this case, it is possible to check whether the time counted down in the timer effect has increased from the specific effect mode. Also, a specific effect mode executed after the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect increases, and a specific effect executed after the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect does not increase May be different, or may be the same. That is, when the time (value) to be counted down in the timer effect as the count effect increases, the specific effect that is executed after the timer effect is changed to the timer effect when the time counted down in the timer effect does not increase. May be configured so as to be the same as the mode of the specific effect executed after. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the effect is complicated and it becomes difficult to estimate the high hit expectation.

  The timer image 50 (the image relating to the count effect) may be displayed behind the effect design (the image relating to the effect design game) on the effect display device 25 as a display unit. In addition, the full error image MG and the magnetic error image JG (special image displayed when the special condition is satisfied) are displayed on the effect display device 25 behind at least one of the timer image 50 and the effect symbol. You may do so. Further, any one of the full error image MG and the magnetic error image JG may be displayed behind the at least one of the timer image 50 and the effect symbol on the effect display device 25. Note that the special image displayed when the special condition is satisfied may not be the full error image MG and the magnetic error image JG. For example, an image displayed when the ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27 or Alternatively, the image may be displayed when the execution of the special game is suspended, or may be displayed when triggered to be displayed in a predetermined lottery. Further, the hold number images F1 and F2 (hold number images) may be displayed on the effect display device 25 behind the at least one of the timer image 50 and the effect symbol. The auxiliary game images 4Z and 5Z (game execution images) may be displayed behind at least one of the timer image 50 and the effect symbols.

  The number of timer effects that can be executed in one special game need not be two, and may be three or more times, for example. The number of timer effects that can be executed in one special game may be up to one. Further, it is not necessary to configure so that the number of times the timer effect is executed can be increased.

  -When the number of times the timer effect (count effect) is executed is one (first number) and when the number of times the timer effect is executed is two (second number), each of the timer effects The aspect of the specific effect executed later may be partially or entirely different. For example, the mode of the specific effect may be changed depending on the number of the timer effect during the execution of the special game. In this case, it is possible to confirm the number of timer effects from the specific effect mode. Further, each of the timer effects is performed when the number of times the timer effect (count effect) is executed is one (first number) and when the number of times the timer effect is executed is two (second number). May be all the same, or may be partially or entirely different. That is, when the number of times the timer effect is executed as the count effect is the first number, and when the number of times the timer effect is executed is the second number, the specific effect executed after each timer effect is performed. All aspects may be configured to be the same. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the effect is complicated and it becomes difficult to estimate the high hit expectation.

  The time (value) counted down in the timer effect as the count effect may decrease. When the time counted down in the timer effect decreases, the big hit expectation is different from the case where the time counted down in the timer effect increases (for example, the big hit expectation increases). May be. Similarly, when the time counted down in the timer effect decreases, the big hit expectation is different (for example, the big hit expectation is higher than when the time counted down in the timer effect does not change (does not increase or decrease)). ).

  -The timing at which the countdown of the time in the timer effect is started may be a timing predetermined according to the timing at which the execution of the result-derived effect is started, or may be a timing that can be changed by a lottery or the like. . For example, the timing at which the countdown of the time in the timer effect is started may be determined from a plurality of types of timings according to the timing at which the execution of the result-derived effect is started. In addition, the timing at which the countdown of the time in the timer effect starts is at least one of the presence / absence of execution of an effect (for example, a jackpot notice effect) different from the timer effect executed during the execution of the special game, the execution start timing, and the effect content. You may comprise so that it may be determined according to one.

  A configuration is such that the specific effect is executed at one of the timing at which the count result in the timer effect as the count effect becomes a predetermined result and the timing after the count result in the timer effect becomes the predetermined result. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the specific effect is executed at both timings. Similarly, the result derived effect as a special effect is configured to be executed at one of the timing at which the execution of the specific effect is started and the timing after the execution of the specific effect is started. Alternatively, it may be configured to be executed at both timings. For example, in a case where the result-derived effect is executed at both the timing when the execution of the specific effect is started and the timing after the execution of the specific effect is started, the mode of each result-derived effect may be the same. And may be different.

  In the above embodiment, in the timer effect as the count effect, the time is counted down, but in the count effect, the time may be counted up. In counting the time in the timer effect, the time required for counting one second in the effect is not necessarily one second. For example, the time required for counting one second in the effect is actually 0.1 second. 7 seconds, 1.5 seconds, and 3 seconds may be required. That is, it may be different from the count of the time which is only the apparent count of the time. In addition, the predetermined effect element to be counted in the count effect is not limited to time. For example, the count effect may be an effect that counts the number of characters and items appearing in the effect, or may be an effect that counts the remaining distance to a predetermined destination.

  -In the hold announcement effect, it may be suggested or notified that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect, but it is not suggested or notified about the number of times the timer effect is executed. May be configured. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the eighth to eleventh notice modes among the notice modes in the above embodiment are not provided.

  -The hold | maintenance image FG of a normal mode may switch to the hold | maintenance image FG of any one of the 4th notice mode-the 11th notice mode. Similarly, the reserved image FG of any of the first to third notice modes may be switched to the reserved image FG of any of the fourth to eleventh notice modes. . Even in these cases, it can be said that the number of times the timer effect is executed increases before the counting in the timer effect is started. For example, in the above embodiment, the promotion lottery is performed not only for the reserved images FG of the fourth to seventh notice modes but also for the reserved images FG of the normal mode and the first to third notice modes. May be configured.

  -There may be cases where it is possible to specify that a big hit will occur in the pending announcement effect. For example, the notice mode may include a type of notice mode that can be selected only when the special game that has been the target of the suspended notice effect becomes a big hit. Similarly, in the result deriving effect, there may be a case where it can be specified that a big hit will be made. For example, the mode of the result deriving effect may include a type of mode that can be selected only when the special game being executed is a big hit. In addition, in the timer effect, there may be a case where it is possible to specify that a big hit will occur. For example, the mode of the timer effect may include a type of mode that can be selected only when the special game being executed is a big hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special game is configured to be executed before the first special game. However, the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in a different order. Further, the first special game may be configured to be executed prior to the second special game. In addition, during a part or all of a period in which the number of special games executed without being a big hit after being controlled to the high base state is 90 to 150, a hold notice effect can be executed. You may.

  -The said embodiment may be applied to the pachinko gaming machine which performs a small hit lottery (hit lottery) other than a big hit lottery (hit lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in the small hit lottery, a small hit game (hit game) is given after the end of the special game.

  -As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a probable change state, a specification to control to a probable change state until the next big hit game is given, a specification to control to a probable change state until a winning lottery is won (falling machine), a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) in which control is performed in a probable change state until the special game of the minute is finished. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to the probable state have a specification (V-probable machine) that controls the pachinko game machine to a probable state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification in which the above-mentioned fall machine and V-variable machine are mixed. The V-variable machine has a specification in which a single round winning port is provided to generate a specific round game. The V-variable changing machine is provided with a plurality of special winning openings including a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a special winning opening opened in round games other than the specific round game, and a specific round is provided. There are specifications that cause games. The above embodiment may be embodied in a V-variable transformer having any of these specifications.

  In the above embodiment, the sub board 41 is used as the sub general control board, and the display control board for controlling the effect display device 25 separately from the sub board 41, the light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp 17 specially, and the speaker 18 are used. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub general control board and a board for controlling other effects.

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

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the embodiment and the modified examples will be described.
(B) There are a plurality of types of effect executing means, the effect executing means for executing the count effect, the effect executing means for executing the specific effect, the effect executing means for executing the special effect, At least a part of the effect executing means of the effect executing means for executing the article preceding effect is different from the types of the other effect executing means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st starting port, 27 ... 2nd starting port, 29 ... Big winning opening, 40 ... Main Substrate, 40a: Main control CPU, 40b: Main control ROM, 40c: Main control RAM, 41: Sub board, 41a: Sub control CPU, 41b: Sub control ROM, 41c: Sub control RAM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a fluctuating game,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means,
The effects include a count effect, a specific effect, a special effect, and a pre-effect,
The specific effect is executed at a timing when the count result in the count effect is a predetermined result, or at a timing after the count result in the count effect is a predetermined result,
The special effect is executed at a timing at which the execution of the specific effect is started, or at a timing after the execution of the specific effect is started,
The pre-production is performed for a floating game whose execution has been suspended,
In the pre-production, it is possible to suggest or notify that the count production is performed during the execution of the variable game that was the target of the pre-production,
There are a plurality of types of the special effects,
A gaming machine characterized in that development after the execution of the special effect is started is suggested or notified according to the type of the special effect mode. There are a plurality of types of the count effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a big hit expectation degree differs depending on a type of the mode of the count effect. In the count in the count effect, a predetermined value is configured to be counted down,
At least one of the timing before the countdown in the count effect is started and the timing during the countdown in the count effect, the value counted down in the count effect may increase,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a big hit expectation degree is higher when a value counted down in the count effect increases, than when the value counted down in the count effect does not increase. Before the count in the count effect is started, or during the count in the count effect, the number of times the count effect is executed may increase,
The big hit expectation degree is higher than the case where the number of times the count effect is executed increases, as compared with the case where the number of times the count effect is executed does not increase, The claim 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 3 Gaming machine. The effect executing means includes a display means for displaying an image,
The image displayed on the display means includes an image related to the count effect, an image related to the effect symbol game, and a special image displayed when the special condition is satisfied,
When the image related to the count effect, the image related to the effect symbol game, and the special image are displayed on the display unit, the display unit includes the image related to the count effect and the image related to the count effect. The image according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image according to the effect design game is displayed on a front side of the image according to the effect design game, and the image according to the count effect is displayed before the image according to the effect design game. Gaming machine.