JP2020058896A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase game interest.SOLUTION: According to a predetermined operation of operation means, it is possible to control a state to at least one of a first performance mode and a second performance mode. The performances include a first performance that can be executed when controlled to be in the first performance mode and a second performance that can be executed when controlled to be in the second performance mode. After being controlled to be in the first performance mode in a second state of the previous time, when a mode is controlled to be in the second performance mode in the second state of this time after passing through the first state, on the basis of common specific information that can specify the execution result of the first performance and the second performance, the second performance is executed with performance contents corresponding to the execution result of the first performance executed in the second state of the previous time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

JP, 2017-006533, A

However, in such a gaming machine, an effect is executed with predetermined effect contents, but it is desired to enhance the interest in the game by further increasing the effect effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes state control means for controlling a state, effect execution means for executing an effect, operation means operable by a player, and mode control means for controlling an effect mode, The state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state. The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode. The mode control means is capable of controlling at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode in accordance with a predetermined operation of the operation means, and the effect is controlled to the first effect mode. There is a first effect that can be executed when the second effect mode is controlled, and a second effect that can be executed when the second effect mode is controlled. After being controlled to the first effect mode in the last second state, After going through the first state When controlled to the second effect mode in the second state of the second time, the effect executing means, based on common specifying information that can specify the execution result of the first effect and the second effect, The gist is to execute the second effect with effect contents corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the second state.

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 17 as a performance executing means. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as a performance executing means. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are used, for example, at the time of presentation. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are push button type.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

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

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

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "determined stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

  In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning. In a normal game, when an unusual pattern is derived, the player can recognize the unusual pattern. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

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

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a game area 21 on the front side (front side) in which game balls flow down. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 25 for guiding a game ball shot by operating the firing handle 16 to the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (design) that imitates a predetermined character or character.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 normally includes a variable member 30 in the game area 21. The ordinary variable member 30 can be operated in the open state of the ordinary variable member 30 and the closed state of the ordinary variable member 30. The open state of the normal variable member 30 is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 29 or can easily enter. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. As described above, in this embodiment, the normal variable member 30 that can be in the open state where the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29 and the closed state where the game ball hardly enters the ball corresponds to the opening / closing member. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 in the lower right part of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 pass. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an outlet 35. For example, the outlet 35 is open to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls that have been launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of outlets.

Next, the 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 states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability (probability of being a jackpot) than the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a ball entry rate improved state in which the game ball entry rate into the second starting opening 29 is improved as compared with the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state".

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

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state.

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

  In the following description, a low probability state and a low base state will be referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a high probability state and a low base state will be referred to as a “high accuracy low base state”. A state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

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

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

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

  One round game is ended when a first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, the first specified number of times (16 times in this embodiment) is set as the specified number of round games. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (4 times in the present embodiment) that is smaller than the first prescribed number of times is set as the prescribed number of round games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as a state after the big hit game is finished. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Hereinafter, the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za may be described as "probable variation big hit".

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

Next, an example of effects that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) in which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination due to the effect symbol is derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination due to effect symbols is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs various kinds of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a sub-board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, effect contents for finally deriving a symbol combination that does not reach the reach effect or through the reach effect are defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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

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

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

  The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data regarding the audio effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Moreover, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM clear switch 50f is a switch that is operated when instructing the initialization of the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c, and is arranged at a position that cannot be operated by the player, such as inside the machine or on the back side of the machine. When the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is started while the RAM clear switch 50f is operated, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e outputs an initialization signal. In the present embodiment, the initialization signal is output to the main control CPU 40a. Although the RAM clear switch circuit 50e and the RAM clear switch 50f are provided on the power supply substrate 50 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be provided on the main substrate 40, for example, and the RAM clear switch circuit 50e. It suffices that the initialization signal from is output to the main control CPU 40a.

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

  First, the main control CPU 40a makes various settings required when the power is turned on. As various settings required at power-on, the main control CPU 40a prohibits interruption of timer interrupt processing, permits access to a storage area built in the main control CPU 40a, and initializes peripheral devices of the main control CPU 40a and a watchdog timer. I do.

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

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

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

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

  The power-on initial command is a command that is output upon activation based on initialization and is a command that specifies activation upon initialization. This power-on initial command is a command that is first output upon activation based on initialization.

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

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

  The power-on / restoring command is a command that is output upon restoration based on backup information (execution of backup startup processing), and is a command that specifies restoration based on backup information. This power-on / power-up / restoring command is a command that is first output upon the restoration based on the backup information.

  The symbol state designation command is a command that is output upon restoration based on the backup information, and is a command that designates the control state at the time of restoration (also when power is cut off). In particular, the symbol state designation command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. And a command to return to the big hit game based on the second special game.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the main control CPU 40a executes the backup processing of the main control RAM 40c triggered by the input of the power cutoff signal from the power cutoff monitoring circuit 50b. It is like this.

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

  After that, the main control CPU 40a prohibits access to the main control RAM 40c, and waits until the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 50c is input as a high level. Then, when the reset signal is input, the operation of the main control CPU 40a is restricted. After the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 50 to the main control RAM 40c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c when the power is cut off are retained as backup information.

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

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

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

  When the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, the first special reserve number is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

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

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

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when not in the big hit game and in the special game, while making a negative decision in the big hit game or during the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the number of first special reserves is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a executes the second special game with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update the number. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

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

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-described control when starting the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the subtraction of the first special pending number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the determination of the big hit pattern or the outlying symbol, and the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) The variation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

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

  The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0” when the predetermined variation interval time elapses after the execution of the special game is finished. To do. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) is over, if both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are "0", it controls to the standby state. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended. When the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (demo designation command) capable of identifying the standby state in the output buffer.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

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

Next, the state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a, when the big hit game is finished, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state. Set the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, when the big hit game is finished, the main control RAM40c stores a value capable of specifying that the high base state is controlled. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the state to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state. Set the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, the main control RAM40c stores a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state. Set to main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value with which it is possible to specify the control to the low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state in the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the high base state to the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

  The big hit game is a more advantageous state for the player than the non-big hit game because the player can win many prize balls. The high-probability state is more advantageous than the low-probability state because it is more likely to win the big hit lottery. The high base state has a higher rate of entering the game balls into the second starting opening 29 than the low base state, and makes it easier for the game balls to enter the second starting opening 29, which is advantageous for the player. It is in a state.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit game, a high-probability high base state, a high-probability low base state, and a low-probability high base state correspond to an advantageous state, and a low-probability low base state corresponds to a normal state. Therefore, the advantageous state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state includes a high probability state, a high base state, and a big hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the state includes the normal state and the advantageous state, and the main control CPU 40a that controls the state corresponds to the state control means.

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

  After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for input of a power-on initial command, a power-on power recovery command, and the like from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is designed to be activated earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and is controlled when the power-on initial command or the power-on power recovery command is input from the main control CPU 40a. You can listen to commands.

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

  On the other hand, when the sub power control CPU 41a inputs the power-on / power-on power-recovery command, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the production to be performed with the effect contents in the state before the recovery, based on the symbol state designation command and the like input together with the power-on / power-on power recovery command. To control. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is a return to the big hit game, a return to the special game, or a return to a state not during the special game and the big hit game, and makes a determination. It returns to the state according to the result (state before restoration).

  Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents in the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a executes various processings accordingly. Becomes

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

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination depending on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time when the game end command is input, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the elapse of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. When the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the round command is input, and stores information that can specify the counted number of inputs in the round number flag. The round number flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a keeps track of the current number of round games. Then, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the information stored in the round number flag that can specify the input number. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so that it can be shifted when the special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image displayed by the effect display device 27 during execution of the special game. Therefore, the player can specify the effect mode by visually recognizing the background image. Further, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

  As shown in FIG. 4, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes include a normal effect mode MA (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MA), a high base effect mode MB (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MB), and a first probability variation effect mode MC (hereinafter referred to as effect mode MC). 2) and a second probability variation effect mode MD (hereinafter, referred to as effect mode MD). The effect mode MA is an effect mode that is controlled when in the low accurate low base state, the effect mode MB is an effect mode that is controlled when in the low accurate high base state, and the effect modes MC and MD are , Is a production mode that can be controlled when in the highly accurate and high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, it is controlled to one of the effect modes MC and MD after the big hit game is over. If the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, after the big hit game is finished, the effect mode MB is controlled. When the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is executed after the control to the effect mode MB, the high base state is changed to the low base state, and the effect mode MA is controlled.

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

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

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

  When the specified type of big hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, and during the execution of the special game which is a big hit from the information set in the effect mode flag. Specify the controlled production mode.

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

  When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 14th round game, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates that the operation control period of the first operation button BT1 can be specified and the operation control period of the second operation button BT2. The identifiable information and the sub control RAM 41c are stored. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation valid period. The predetermined operation valid period is a period during which the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the start of the 14th round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

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

  After that, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 16th round game, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms that it is not the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. The identifiable information and the sub control RAM 41c are stored. As a result, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the start of the 16th round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In this way, the predetermined operation effective period is a period set over a plurality of predetermined round games (in the present embodiment, the 14th and 15th round games).

  When the setting of the predetermined operation effective period is released, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect mode set in the effect mode flag of the effect modes MC and MD as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect modes MC and MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines one of the effect modes MC and MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to the first effect element determination means. The operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the predetermined operation effective period corresponds to the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Further, the effect mode corresponds to the first effect element.

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

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

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

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

First, the normal effect will be described.
The normal effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game in the low accurate low base state, and is an effect that cannot be executed during the high accurate high base state, the low accurate high base state, and the big hit game.

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

Next, the specific effect will be described.
In the specific effect, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won in the high-accurate high base state, during a particular round game in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za (in the present embodiment, during the first to fourth round games). ) Is a production performed.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first effect is a battle effect in which the determined teammate character and the enemy character fight. As will be described later in detail, one of the eight types of characters CA to CH is determined as a teammate character in accordance with the operation of one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

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

  In the present embodiment, the various images displayed in the first effect are set according to the teammate character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the effect contents of the first effect are determined according to the teammate character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In addition, in the following description, the teammate character may be described as a “character of a specific effect”. Further, the number of times of execution of the specific effect corresponds to the number of times of execution of the specific effect that has already been executed. That is, the number of executions of the specific effect does not include the specific effect executed this time. In addition, the number of executions of the specific effect is the total number of times of execution of the first effect and the number of executions of the second effect.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, when the character CA is determined as the teammate character and the number of executions of the specific effect is “0”, the effect content EPCA1 is the first. One effect is executed. A character image CAG, an enemy character image CBG, and a first text image TBG are defined in the effect contents EPCA1. In addition, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "1", the first effect is executed with the effect content EPCA2. In the effect content EPCA2, a character image CAG, an enemy character image CCG, and a first text image TCG are defined. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the teammate character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "2", the first effect is executed with the effect content EPCA3. In the effect contents EPCA3, a character image CAG, an enemy character image CDG, and a first text image TDG are defined.

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

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

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

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

  As a specific example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is “0”, the effect content EPDA1 2 production is executed. The production content EPDA1 defines a first territory image AS11, a second territory image AS21, and a second text image TS1. Further, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is "1", the second effect is executed with the effect content EPDA2. The effect content EPDA2 defines a first territory image AS12, a second territory image AS22, and a second text image TS2. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is “2 times”, the second effect is executed with the effect content EPDA3. In the effect content EPDA3, a first territory image AS13, a second territory image AS23, and a second text image TS3 are defined.

  As described above, the second effect of the specific effects is an effect that is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effects (first effect and second effect). In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the second effect corresponds to the execution result of the second effect.

Subsequently, a character selection mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, when the standby state is controlled in the low accurate low base state, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the standby period, the control is performed in the first selection period. Then, in the first selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character for the normal effect in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the ending time (second selection period) in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the characters CA to be the teammate characters (characters of the specific effect) according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Any one of CH is determined.

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

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

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

  After the second selection period ends, the character selected as the teammate character (character of the specific effect) is determined. As described above, in the second selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the specific effect according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  The first selection period corresponds to the first specific period. The second selection period corresponds to the second specific period. Further, the first selection period is a specific period in the low accurate low base state, and the second selection period is a specific period in a state where the big hit game is controlled. Thus, the state in the first selection period and the state in the second selection period are different. Then, the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period corresponds to a specific operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, an example of an effect mode when a specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution of the special game is started in the low accurate low base state, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is won, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, hereinafter, the jackpot won in the low-probability / low-base state (normal state) may be described as “first big hit”. In the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the first big hit is given to control the normal state to the advantageous state.

  Although illustration is omitted, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, one of the effect modes MC and MD as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Is decided. Here, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the big hit game is over.

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

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, when the special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, which corresponds to the effect mode MC. The background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), when the big hit based on the symbol Za is won, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the second big hit counted from the first big hit.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), when the special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, which corresponds to the effect mode MC. A background image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the big hit based on the symbol Za is won, a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the third big hit counted from the first big hit.

At this time, CA is determined as the ally character, and the number of executions of the specific effect is "1". Therefore, the second effect is executed with the effect content EPCA2.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the first effect is executed, the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG are displayed. This indicates a battle between the character CA and the character CC. Then, thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first text image TCG is displayed in place of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG. The first text image TCG indicates that the enemy character (character CC) has been acquired.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first effect is executed twice, it is indicated that two enemy characters (characters CB and CC) have been acquired. Since the acquisition of the enemy character is shown each time the first effect is executed, the more the number of times the first effect is executed, the more characters can be acquired.

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, which corresponds to the effect mode MC. A background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the big hit based on the symbol Zb is won, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the fourth big hit counted from the first big hit.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 and correspond to the effect mode MB. A background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), when the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times) is finished without winning the big hit after the end of the big hit game, the low certainty high base state is changed to the low certainty low base state. To do. As a result, the advantageous state is shifted to the normal state.

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

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is won, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the first big hit. Here, a big hit game based on the first big hit is given, so that the normal state is shifted to the advantageous state again.

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, which corresponds to the effect mode MD. A background image is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the big hit based on the symbol Za is won, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this big hit is the second big hit counted from the first big hit.

  Next, when the big hit based on the symbol Za is won while being controlled to the effect mode MD, the second effect of the specific effects is executed during the big hit game based on the symbol Za. At this time, since the character CA is determined as the teammate character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect is "2 times", the first effect is executed with the effect content EPDA3.

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

  Then, thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13E, the second territory image AS23 is displayed in place of the first territory image AS13. The second territory image AS23 is an image capable of specifying the predetermined areas AR1 to HR1 corresponding to the characters CA to CH, respectively. In the second territory image AS23, the display modes of the predetermined areas AR1 to DR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the ally character (character CA) and the display of the predetermined areas ER1 to HR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the characters CE to CH are displayed. The mode is different. By displaying the second territory image AS23 instead of the first territory image AS13, it is indicated that the territory of the enemy character (character CD) has changed to the territory of the ally character (character CA). That is, it is indicated that the ally character (character CA) has acquired the territory of the enemy character (character CD).

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

Further, in the present embodiment, it is shown that the territory of the enemy character is acquired every time the second effect is executed. Therefore, the more the number of times the second effect is executed, the more territories can be acquired.
Further, in the present embodiment, when it is specified that the first effect has been executed twice even in the first second effect, the number of executions of the first effect is “2” instead of the effect content EPDA1. The second effect is executed with the effect content EPDA3 corresponding to "Time". Therefore, when the first second effect is executed, the ally character (character CA) has already acquired the territory of the enemy character (CB, CC) acquired in the first effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second effect is executed with the effect content that inherits the execution result of the first effect.

Next, the process relating to the determination of the character of the normal effect and the character of the specific effect performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the process relating to the determination of the character for the normal effect will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a, when a demo designation command is input, controls the standby period. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current game state is the low-probability low-base state when the control is performed during the waiting period. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag to determine whether the current game state is the low-probability low-base state.

When the current game state is not the low accurate low base state, the sub control CPU 41a ends the process relating to the determination of the character for the normal effect.
On the other hand, when the current game state is the low-probability low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information capable of specifying that the operation period of the first operation button BT1 is valid. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition operation valid period. This transition operation valid period is a period during which the operation of the first operation button BT1 is valid, and is a period for transitioning to the first selection period.

  When the first operation button BT1 is operated during the transition operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can identify that the operation period of the first operation button BT1 is not valid. As a result, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the transition operation effective period.

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

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

When the operation valid period for normal selection is set, the sub control CPU 41a measures the first selection time.
When any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the normal selection operation valid period, the sub control CPU 41a switches the selected normal effect character in the order of the characters CA to CH. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can identify any of the characters CA to CH in the character flag of the normal effect.

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

  Further, when the selected normal effect character is switched, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to selectively display the selection image corresponding to the switched normal effect character.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specific effect execution count flag that stores information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect (first effect and second effect), and refers to the specific effect. Specify the number of executions. The specific effect execution count flag is a flag indicating the number of times the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed. The specific effect execution count flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  When it is specified that the number of executions of the specific effect is “0”, that is, the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized and the specific effect is not executed, The control CPU 41a identifies the normal effect character from the information set in the normal effect character flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the same character as the specified normal effect character in the character flag of the specific effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the selection images SAG to SHG, and controls the effect display device 27 so as to selectively display the selection image corresponding to the character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. .

  On the other hand, the number of executions of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is “one or more times”, that is, the specific effect is executed after the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect is initialized. If it is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the selection images SAG to SHG, and selectively displays the selection image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. The display device 27 is controlled.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information that can specify that the operation period of the first operation button BT1 is valid and information that can specify that the operation period of the second operation button BT2 is valid. Remember. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period of the specific selection. The operation valid period of the specific selection is a period during which the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the character of the specific effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the specific effect has not been executed as the number of times of execution of the specific effect when the advantageous state is controlled this time after the normal state has passed after the previous advantageous state has ended. In this case, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, the character for the normal effect in the normal state is determined as the character for the specific effect in the current advantageous state.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the specific effect has been executed as the number of times of execution of the specific effect when the advantageous state is controlled this time after the normal state has passed after the previous advantageous state has ended. When the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state is determined as the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an initialization process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The initialization process is performed every predetermined period.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the initialization flag is set with information that can specify any one of the first to third initialization conditions. (Step S101). The initialization flag is a flag that indicates that one of the first to third initialization conditions is satisfied. The initialization flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

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

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

  In the process of step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "0 times" in the specific effect execution count flag. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the establishment of any one of the first to third initialization conditions set in the initialization flag by setting information that can specify "0 times" in the specific effect execution count flag. Delete the information. Then, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

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

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a is a character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and a character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect. To determine.

When determining that they are not different characters, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the determination process of whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the character is different, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first initialization condition is satisfied, and sets information that can specify the satisfaction of the first initialization condition in the initialization flag. To do. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that when the sub-control CPU 41a determines, as the character for the normal effect, the character set in the character flag for the normal effect among the characters CA to CH after the end of the first selection period, the character for the normal effect is changed. Even if so, it is not determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied.

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

Next, the determination process performed by the sub control CPU 41a as to whether or not the second initialization condition is satisfied will be described. This process is triggered by the input of the opening command.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in accordance with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery, and determines whether the identified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA. judge.

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

When the prescribed operation valid period is set, the sub control CPU 41a measures the prescribed operation time. In the present embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the specified operation time.
Then, when the third operation button BT3 is operated during the specified operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second initialization condition is satisfied, and provides information that can specify the establishment of the second initialization condition. Set to initialization flag.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information that can specify that the operation period of the third operation button BT3 is not valid when the specified operation time has elapsed. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the prescribed operation valid period.

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

Next, the determination process performed by the sub control CPU 41a as to whether or not the third initialization condition is satisfied will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a waits for an input of a power-on initial command or a power-on power recovery command from the main control CPU 40a, if the power-on initial command is input, the third initialization condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the third initialization condition is satisfied, information that can specify the establishment of the third initialization condition is set in the initialization flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the third initialization condition is satisfied.

  As described above, when none of the first to third initialization conditions is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect, while the first to third initials. When any one of the activation conditions is satisfied, the information capable of identifying the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized.

  In addition, as described above, when it is specified that the number of executions of the specific effect is “0”, the sub control CPU 41a sets, in the character flag of the specific effect, information that can specify the same character as the character of the normal effect. Perform processing to

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a specific effect start process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The specific effect start process is performed when the opening command is input when the big hit is won in the highly accurate and high base state.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in accordance with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery, and the identified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za (Fig. It is determined whether or not it is "big hit Za") (step S201).

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

  For example, the production mode flag is set to information that can specify the production mode MC, the specific production character flag is set to information that can identify the character CA, and the specific production execution count flag is set to "0 times". When the identifiable information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect).

  Further, for example, the information that can specify the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag, the information that can specify the character CB is set in the character flag of the specified effect, and the value of "2 times" is set in the specified effect execution count flag. When the information that can specify "" is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPDB3 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect).

  Because of this, the specific effect is an effect that is executed with effect contents that correspond to the effect mode, the character of the specific effect, and the number of times of execution of the specific effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the effect contents of the specific effect (the effect contents of the first effect and the effect contents of the second effect) corresponds to the effect content determining means.

  When the effect content of the specific effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the number of executions of the specific effect (step S203). In the process of step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of times of execution of the specific effect once, and sets information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect after addition, in the specific effect execution number flag.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect (first effect and second effect). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that stores information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponds to the information control means. The sub control RAM 41c corresponds to the information storage means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) as common specific information. The specific effect execution count flag corresponds to common specific information.

After updating the number of executions of the specific effect, the sub control CPU 41a ends the specific effect start process.
When the specific effect start process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to perform the specific effect with the effect content determined in the specific effect start process by performing a process different from the specific effect start process. To do. For example, when the effect content EPCA1 is determined as the effect content of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG (see FIG. 7). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the first text image TBG (see FIG. 7) instead of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, an example of the execution mode of the specific effect and the condition under which the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized will be described. In the period described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, it is assumed that the second and third initialization conditions are not satisfied.

First, with reference to FIG. 16A, an example of the execution mode of the specific effect and the condition for initializing the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing indicated by the code T0. At this time, it is assumed that the specific effect execution count flag is set with information that can specify “0 times”. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the character flag of the previous specific effect is set with information capable of specifying the character CA.

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

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is finished, the sub control CPU 41a is assumed to have determined the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are the same character CA. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za has been given. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution count flag.

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

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za is finished, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character CA is determined as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCA2 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA2, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "twice" in the specific effect execution count flag.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T5, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za is finished, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character CA is determined as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Zb is given. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can identify the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag.

  Then, it is assumed that the low certainty high base state is changed to the low certainty low base state at the timing indicated by reference sign T7. That is, it can be said that the advantageous state is shifted to the normal state at the timing indicated by reference sign T7. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for identifying the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T7 may be described as the “previous advantageous state”.

  Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing indicated by reference sign T8. That is, it can be said that the normal state is shifted to the advantageous state at the timing T8. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled after the timing indicated by the symbol T8 may be described as the “current advantageous state”.

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

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

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za has been given at the timing indicated by reference sign T10.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPDA3 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. As described above, when the effect mode MC is controlled in the previous advantageous state and then the effect mode MD is controlled in the current advantageous state after the normal state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines based on the specific effect execution count flag. Thus, the effect content of the second effect corresponding to the number of executions of the first effect is determined.

When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPDA3, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "3 times" in the specific effect execution count flag.
In this way, when the production mode MC is controlled in the previous advantageous state and then the production mode MD is controlled in the current advantageous state after the normal state, the production display device 27 is in the previous advantageous state. The second effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the number of times the first effect has been executed.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the advantageous state of this time is controlled after the normal state has passed after the previous advantageous state has ended, the specific effect character in the previous advantageous state and the advantageous state of this time When the character of the specific effect is the same, the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect can be held.

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

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG.
Since the contents shown in FIG. 16B from the timing T0 to the timing T7 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, description thereof will be omitted.

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

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T9, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is finished, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character CB is determined as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. In this way, since the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different, the sub control CPU 41a It is determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "0" in the specific effect execution count flag.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the advantageous state of this time is controlled after the normal state has passed after the previous advantageous state has ended, the specific effect character in the previous advantageous state and the advantageous state of this time When it is different from the character of the specific effect in, the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za has been given at the timing indicated by reference sign T10.
In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPCB1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information capable of specifying “one time” in the specific effect execution count flag.

Next, another example will be described with reference to FIG.
Since the contents shown in FIG. 17A from the timing T0 to the timing T1 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, the description thereof will be omitted.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution count flag.

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

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za is finished, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character CA is determined as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table to set the effect content EPDA2 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. In this way, when the effect mode MD is controlled after the effect mode MC is controlled in the advantageous state and before it is controlled to the normal state, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the specific effect execution frequency flag, The effect content of the second effect corresponding to the number of times of execution of one effect is determined.

Then, when the subordinate control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPDA2, the subcontrol CPU 41a sets information that can specify "twice" in the specific effect execution count flag.
In this way, when the effect mode MD is controlled after the effect mode MC is controlled in the advantageous state and before it is controlled to the normal state, the effect display device 27 determines the number of executions of the executed first effect. The second effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to.

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

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

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG.
Since the contents shown in FIG. 17B from the timing T0 to the timing T1 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, description thereof will be omitted.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "once" in the specific effect execution count flag.

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

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T3, when the big hit game based on the symbol Za is finished, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character CB is determined as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be specified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. In this way, since the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character identifiable from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different, the sub control CPU 41a It is determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution frequency flag. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "0" in the specific effect execution count flag.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect when the character of the specific effect is changed after being controlled to the advantageous state and before being controlled to the normal state. To do.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCB1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "one time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

16 and 17 described above, the second and third initialization conditions are not satisfied.
On the other hand, for example, when the third operation button BT3 is operated from the timing indicated by reference numeral T8 in FIGS. 16A and 16B to the timing indicated by reference numeral T9 (regular operation effective period), the second initial stage is started. When the activation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect, regardless of whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, when the second initialization condition is satisfied when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are the same, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect. Initialize the information that can identify.

  On the other hand, when the second initialization condition is not satisfied when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are the same, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the character. Information that can specify the number of executions of the effect can be held.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the production mode MC is controlled in the previous advantageous state, and then the production mode MD is controlled in the present advantageous state after the normal state, execution of the first production executed in the previous advantageous state The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times (the execution result of the first effect). In this way, when the effect mode is controlled differently between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed in the previous advantageous state. While paying attention to the number of executions of the first effect in the previous advantageous state, the effect contents of the second effect can be predicted from the number of executions of the first effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, even if the normal state is controlled after the previous advantageous state is controlled, the second advantageous effect is controlled again and the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed. Therefore, even when the game is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) Depending on a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, it is possible to control either the effect mode MC or the effect mode MD, so that the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated to positively play the game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game while participating in.

  (3) By operating the third operation button BT3 by a prescribed operation, information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed is initialized. As a result, it is possible to initialize the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the first effect as intended by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) Information that can specify the number of executions of the first effect and the second effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as a specific effect execution number flag, and corresponds to the number of executions of the first effect based on the specific effect execution number flag. The effect content of the second effect to be performed is determined. Therefore, as compared with the case where the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the first effect and the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the second effect are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, respectively, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is It is possible to improve the interest in the game while reducing the number.

  (5) When the production mode MD is controlled after the production mode MC is controlled in the advantageous state and before it is controlled to the normal state, the production content corresponding to the number of executions of the executed first production is performed. 2 production is executed. In this way, when the effect mode controlled in the advantageous state is changed, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed. Therefore, while paying attention to the number of times the first effect is executed, The effect contents of the second effect can be predicted from the number of times the first effect is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed, even when the effect mode is changed when the effect mode is controlled without being controlled to the normal state. Can be expected, and interest in games can be improved.

  (6) Since the specific effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the effect mode, the teammate character (character of the specific effect), and the number of executions of the specific effect, the effect mode, the teammate character, and the number of executions of the specific effect. Can be paid attention to, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Then, when the effect mode in the previous advantageous state and the effect mode in the current advantageous state are different, it is possible to hold information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect, while the ally character in the previous advantageous state and the current time When it is different from the teammate character in the advantageous state, the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized. In this way, it is possible to retain the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect depending on which effect element is different between the previous advantageous state and the advantageous state of this time, and the number of executions of the specific effect are specified. It can give rise to situations where the possible information can be initialized. Therefore, while paying attention to the type of effect elements that are different between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, it is possible to hold or initialize information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect according to the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Further, even if the normal state is controlled after the previous advantageous state is controlled, the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect according to the player's intention when the advantageous state is controlled again this time Since it can be retained or initialized, even if it is controlled to the normal state, it is expected that the advantageous state will be controlled again this time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) By setting the same ally character (character of specific effect) in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, it is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect, which is of interest to the game. It is possible to improve.

  (8) When the production mode is changed after being controlled to the advantageous state before being controlled to the normal state, it is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific production, while controlling to the advantageous state. After that, when the ally character (character of the specific effect) is changed before being controlled to the normal state, information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized. In this way, it is possible to specify the scene in which the number of executions of the specific effect can be held and the number of executions of the specific effect can be held depending on which effect element is changed while being controlled to the advantageous state. The situation in which the information can be initialized can occur. Therefore, while paying attention to the type of effect element to be changed when being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to retain or initialize the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect according to the intention of the player, It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Furthermore, even when it is controlled to the advantageous state without being controlled to the normal state, it is possible to hold or initialize the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect according to the player's intention, The interest in can be improved.

  (9) Information that can specify the number of executions of a specific effect can be held by not changing the ally character (character of the specific effect) after the advantageous state is controlled until the normal state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (10) Since the specific effect is executed with the effect contents corresponding to the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect, the character and the number of times of execution of the specific effect can be focused on, and the interest in the game can be improved. You can

  When the character in the previous advantageous state and the character in the current advantageous state are the same, the second initialization condition (the predetermined condition corresponding to the operation mode of the third operation button BT3) is not satisfied. Information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect can be held, while information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized when the second initialization condition is satisfied. In this way, even if the same character is obtained in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is held depending on whether the second initialization condition is satisfied. It is possible to generate a scene in which the information can be specified and a scene in which information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect can be initialized. Therefore, even if the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state are the same character, it is possible to retain or initialize the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect according to the player's intention, It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (11) When the character in the previous advantageous state and the character in the current advantageous state are different from each other, it is possible to initialize the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect, and to improve the interest in the game. .

  (12) Information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect can be held when the character is changed in the first selection period, while the number of executions of the specific effect can be specified when the character is changed in the second selection period. Information is initialized. In this way, there are a scene in which information that can specify the number of executions of a specific effect can be held and a scene in which information that can specify the number of executions of a specific effect can be initialized depending on the period in which the character is changed. Can be generated. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the period in which the character is changed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the selected effect mode is switched between the effect modes MC and MD. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during a predetermined operation effective period, the selected effect mode is switched, and when the first operation button BT1 is operated, it is selected as the effect mode after the jackpot game is over. It may be configured such that the effect mode being performed is determined.

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

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to be controlled to any of a plurality of types of effect modes according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. For example, a predetermined lottery is performed, and based on the result of the lottery. Thus, it may be configured to be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prescribed operation valid period may not be the ending time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, and may be, for example, the opening time in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA. Further, for example, the prescribed operation valid period may be a specific period in the big hit game based on the symbol Za. Further, for example, the prescribed operation valid period may be a specific period in a big hit game based on an uncertain variation big hit. Further, for example, the prescribed operation valid period may be a specific period in the special game or a specific period in the waiting period.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the second initialization condition may be a predetermined condition that is satisfied in accordance with the prescribed operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are different from each other, the sub-control CPU 41a responds to the operation mode of the operation buttons BT1 to BT3. When the holding condition to be satisfied is satisfied, information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect may be held. Further, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are different from each other, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the number of executions of the specific effect regardless of whether the holding condition is satisfied. Possible information may be retained.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may store in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can specify the number of executions of the first effect and information that can specify the number of executions of the second effect. In this case, for example, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of executions of the first effect. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of times the second effect has been executed when the second initialization condition is satisfied. The number of executions of the first effect corresponds to the execution result of the first effect, and the number of executions of the second effect corresponds to the execution result of the second effect. Then, in this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the first effect, and the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the second effect, effect of the first effect and the second effect You may decide the content.

In the above embodiment, for example, the number of executions of the specific effect (first effect) may be configured to match the number of times the jackpot is won in the previous advantageous state.
In the above-described embodiment, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect are the number of executions of the specific effect, the number of executions of the first effect, and the execution of the second effect, respectively. The number was, but not limited to. For example, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect are, respectively, the effect content of the executed specific effect, the effect content of the executed first effect, and the executed effect. The content of the second production may also be used.

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

  In such a configuration, when the first effect is executed with the effect contents EP11 and EP14, the second effect may be executed with one of the effect contents EP22 and EP23. That is, when the first effect is executed with the effect contents EP11 and EP14, it may be configured to restrict execution of the second effect with the effect contents EP21 and EP24 corresponding to the effect contents EP11 and EP14, respectively. .

  According to the above configuration, since the specific effect (second effect) is executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect content of the executed specific effect (first effect), the effect of the executed specific effect (first effect). While paying attention to the content, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  -In the said embodiment, although various images were displayed by specific production (1st production and 2nd production), the image displayed by specific production may be changed suitably. For example, in the first effect and the second effect, an image in which a numerical value can be specified may be displayed, and an effect of counting up the numerical value may be performed. In this case, for example, the numerical value after being counted up in the first effect may be inherited in the second effect. The numerical value after being counted up in the first effect corresponds to the execution result of the first effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the decoration lamp 17 may perform a specific production, for example. Further, for example, the speaker 18 may be configured to execute a specific effect. Further, for example, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and a part or all of the effect display device 27 may be configured to execute the specific effect. In this case, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and part or all of the effect display device 27 correspond to the specific effect executing means.

  -In the said embodiment, you may provide a movable body, for example. Further, for example, the movable body may be configured to execute a specific effect. In this case, the movable body corresponds to the specific effect executing means.

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

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that award of privilege may be shown by a specific production, for example. In this case, for example, the execution result of the specific effect may be the type of privilege for which the grant is shown.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first effect element does not have to be the effect mode, and may be, for example, the effect element of the effect executed by the effect executing means such as the effect element of the sound effect. Further, the second effect element does not have to be the character of the specific effect, and may be, for example, an effect element of the effect executed by the effect executing means such as a light effect effect element. Further, the specific effect element may not be a character, and may be, for example, an effect element of the effect executed by the effect executing means.

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

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

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, the second selection period may be a specific period in the low accurate low base state. That is, the second selection period may be a specific period in the normal state.
In the above embodiment, when the big hit (probability variation big hit) based on the symbols ZA and Za in the high accuracy and high base state is won, the specific effect is executed in a specific round game in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za. , But not limited to this. For example, you may comprise so that a specific effect may be performed in a specific period, such as an ending time in a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za. In addition, for example, when a non-probable variation big hit such as a big hit based on the symbols ZB, Zb is won in a high-probability high-base state, a specific effect may be executed in a big-jack game based on the non-probability variation big hit. Further, for example, when a big hit is won in a part or all of the high-accuracy low base state, the low-accuracy high base state, and the low-accuracy low base state, a specific effect is executed in the jackpot game. You may comprise.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high base state. In this case, for example, the big hit game, the high-precision high base state, and the high-precision low base state correspond to the advantageous state, and the low-precision high base state and the low-precision low base state correspond to the normal state. Good. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high-probability state and the high-base state. In this case, for example, the big hit game corresponds to an advantageous state, and the high accurate high base state, the high accurate low base state, the low accurate high base state, and the low accurate low base state may correspond to the normal state. .

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

  In the above embodiment, the demo designation command may not be output. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the second hold number command when a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed after the game end command is input. When the second special pending number to be set is "0", the waiting period may be controlled. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the jackpot game is over (when the ending time has elapsed after inputting the ending command), the first special holding number specified from the first holding number command, and When the second special hold number specified by the second hold number command is “0”, the control may be performed during the waiting period.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting openings 28 and 29, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, it may be configured such that the probability variation state is imparted by the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passing through the special passage. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that makes it more difficult to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state may be given with the upper limit of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not include the probability change state. Then, for example, a configuration without the high base state may be adopted.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 is operated in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the big hit game is provided by the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passing through the specific passage ( It may be a so-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called “one-two mixed gaming machine”). Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, the special game is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game based on the entry of a game ball into various types of accessories arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20 is executed. A slot machine to be executed may be adopted. Further, in this case, the slot machine may stop the symbols in the special game in response to the stop operation, or may be the slot machine in which the symbols in the special game are stopped when a predetermined time elapses.

The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. It may further include an integrated board that controls the board group. The sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The state control means for controlling the state, the production execution means for executing the production, and the mode control means for controlling the production mode are provided, and in the state, the normal state and the player more than the normal state are provided. There is at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode in the effect mode, and the effect can be executed when the first effect mode is controlled. There is one effect and a second effect that can be executed when controlled to the second effect mode, and after the control to the first effect mode in the advantageous state until the control to the normal state. When controlled to the second effect mode, the effect executing means executes the second effect with effect contents corresponding to the execution result of the executed first effect.

  (B) State control means for controlling the state, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, operation means operable by the player, and a plurality of types of first effect according to a predetermined operation of the operation means A first effect element deciding means for deciding any one of the elements, a second effect element deciding means for deciding one of a plurality of types of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means, An information control unit that stores information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage unit, and the state has a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The specific effect is an effect executed with effect contents corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and the execution result of the specific effect. After completing the Information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the first effect element in the previous advantageous state and the first effect element in the advantageous state of the current time are different after the control to the advantageous state this time. When the second effect element in the previous advantageous state and the second effect element in the present advantageous state are different from each other, information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect is initialized. And

  (C) State control means for controlling the state, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, operation means operable by the player, and a plurality of types of first effect according to a predetermined operation of the operation means A first effect element deciding means for deciding any one of the elements, a second effect element deciding means for deciding one of a plurality of types of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means, An information control unit that stores information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage unit, and the state has a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The specific effect is an effect executed with effect contents corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and an execution result of the specific effect, and the information control unit controls the advantageous state. After being When the first effect element is changed before being controlled, it is possible to hold information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect, and after being controlled to the advantageous state, controlled to the normal state. When the second effect element is changed up to, the information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect is initialized.

  (2) State control means for controlling the state, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, operation means operable by the player, and a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means A specific effect element determining means for determining any of the above, and an information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means, and the state includes the normal state and the There is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal state, and the specific effect is an effect executed with effect contents corresponding to the specific effect element and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means. After the previous advantageous state ends, when the normal state is passed and the current advantageous state is controlled, the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state and the specific performance in the current advantageous state are When the elements are the same, if the predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the operation means is not satisfied, it is possible to hold information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect, in the previous advantageous state When the specific effect element and the specific effect element in the advantageous state of this time are the same, if a predetermined condition corresponding to the operation mode of the operation means is satisfied, information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect is displayed. It is characterized by being initialized.

  (E) A state control means for controlling the state, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and a mode control means for controlling the effect mode are provided, and the state is the normal state and the player more than the normal state. There is at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode in the effect mode, and the effect can be executed when the first effect mode is controlled. There are one effect and a second effect that can be executed when controlled to the second effect mode. After being controlled to the first effect mode in the previous advantageous state, this time after going through the normal state When controlled to the second effect mode in the advantageous state, the effect execution means executes the second effect with effect contents corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous advantageous state. Characterize.

(E) The execution result of the first effect is the number of executions of the first effect.
(G) The execution result of the first effect is the effect content of the executed first effect.

(H) The number of times the first effect is executed is the number of times the big hit is won in the previous advantageous state.
(I) A big hit judging means for judging whether or not it is a big hit, a first entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, a second entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, and the second entrance. An opening / closing member capable of taking an open state in which the game ball easily enters and a closed state in which the game ball does not easily enter, and the advantageous state has a high probability that a big hit is higher than a low probability state. It is characterized in that it includes a probability state, a ball entry rate improving state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second ball inlet is improved, and a big hit game.

  (E) When the specific effect element determination means is controlled to the current advantageous state after the normal state has passed after the previous advantageous state has ended, the specific effect is executed as the execution result of the specific effect. When there is no operation of the operating means when it is specified that the specific effect element in the normal state is determined as the specific effect element in the advantageous state this time, and the specific effect as the execution result of the specific effect. When it is specified that is executed, if the operation means is not operated, the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state is determined as the specific effect element in the current advantageous state.

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

  (W) State control means for controlling the state, predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect, operation means operable by a player, and the first specific period in the above Performance element determination that determines any one of a plurality of types of predetermined performance elements according to the operation of the operation means, and determines any of a plurality of types of specific performance elements according to the operation of the operation means during the second specific period Means and information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means, wherein the state is a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The first specific period is a period in the normal state, the second specific period is a period in the advantageous state, and the predetermined effect is an effect corresponding to the predetermined effect element. The specific effect is an effect executed with content of an effect corresponding to the specific effect element and an execution result of the specific effect, and the specific effect element and the specific effect element. Is a common effect element, and the information control means can hold information capable of specifying an execution result of the specific effect when the predetermined effect element is changed in the first specific period, and the second When the specific effect element is changed in a specific period, information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect is initialized.

(F) The execution result of the specific effect is the number of times of execution of the specific effect.
(Y) The execution result of the specific effect is the effect content of the executed specific effect.

  10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Effect display device, 27r ... Display area, 28 ... First starting opening, 29 ... Second starting opening, 30 ... Normal variable member, 40 ... Main board , 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, MA-MD ... Production mode, BT1 ... first operation button, BT2 ... second operation button, BT3 ... third operation button.

Claims (1)

State control means for controlling the state,
Production execution means for executing production,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
And a mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
The states include a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
The production mode includes at least a first production mode and a second production mode,
The mode control means can control at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the operation means,
The effects include a first effect that can be executed when controlled in the first effect mode and a second effect that can be executed when controlled in the second effect mode.
When the second effect mode is controlled in the second state of this time after passing through the first state after being controlled to the first effect mode in the last second state, the effect executing means is Based on common specifying information that can specify the execution result of the first effect and the second effect, the second effect is executed with effect contents corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the last second state. A gaming machine to do.