JP2020078435A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest of a player.SOLUTION: A performance that can be executed by performance execution means (performance display device EH as an example) has a special performance including a plurality of unit variations while one variation game is executed. In the unit variation, a plurality of suggestive performances can be executed in which the modes are different with each other. The plurality of suggestive performances includes a first suggestive performance (NR performance as an example) and a second suggestive performance (development notice performance as an example). While the first suggestive performance can be executed by a plurality of unit variations, respectively, the second suggestive performance can be executed by one unit variation of the plurality of unit variations. The first suggestive performance can be executed without a specific performance different from the first suggestive performance and the second suggestive performance. The second suggestive performance is executed with the specific performance. The specific performance, as an example, presents a plurality of options.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is configured to give a jackpot game after deriving a jackpot display result in a variable game when a jackpot lottery is won. Among such gaming machines, there is one capable of executing a special effect (so-called pseudo continuous effect) including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP, 2008-126366, A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is expected that the player's interest will be improved by further devising the aspect of the special effect.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems, in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a special lottery, comprises a performance executing means capable of executing a performance, and a performance controlling means controlling the performance executing means. The effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of a symbol during the execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuations, It is an effect that suggests execution of the next unit variation, and it is possible to execute a plurality of suggestive effects that differ from each other, and the plurality of suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect. The first suggestive effect can be executed by a plurality of unit fluctuations, respectively, while the second suggestive effect can be executed by a single unit fluctuation among a plurality of unit fluctuations. The first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is executed with the specific effect. The main point is to be a production.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems, in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a special lottery, comprises a performance executing means capable of executing a performance, and a performance controlling means controlling the performance executing means. The effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of a symbol during the execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuations, It is possible to execute a plurality of suggestive effects having different modes, and the plurality of suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect that suggests execution of the next unit variation and a second suggestive effect that suggests development of the effect. , And the first suggestive effect may be executed by a plurality of unit changes, while the second suggestive effect may be executed by a unit change of a plurality of unit changes. The first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is accompanied by the specific effect. The main point is that the performance is performed.

With respect to the above-mentioned gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of the first suggestive effect, and it is preferable that the effect result derived by the current unit fluctuation is different depending on the type of the first suggestive effect.
With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is preferable that the second suggestion effect can be executed in any of a plurality of unit fluctuations.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the production executed by the production execution means includes a general production, the second suggestive production is a production accompanied by the specific production, and the specific production is a development of the general production. It is good to suggest it.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. Explanatory drawing for explaining a big hit (big hit pattern). Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the termination condition of an electric power support state. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a 1st state transition process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd state transition process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of an icon. (A)-(c) is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of a production mode. (A)-(c) is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of special production. (A)-(e) is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of section production. (A)-(e) is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of section production. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of a fluctuation pattern.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 is configured to include an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility such as a game store, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa in which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W having various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is an example of means that is operated when the game ball is launched into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided, for example, on the front side of the mounting frame. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the launch strength of the game ball can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a means for performing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emission effect) of causing a light-emitting body (not shown) to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 or the game board YB, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of a means for performing 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. For example, the speaker SP is provided in the frame body 11 as an example.

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

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a 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. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display portion 13b 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. The special symbol is a symbol for informing the result of a special symbol hit lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a special lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of the variation game executed based on the result of the special lottery.

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as a “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as a “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of the 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. Regarding symbols, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not simultaneously executed in parallel. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 13a and 13b include a big hit symbol which is an example of a big hit display result and a deviant symbol which is an example of a deviant display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit is won in the special lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and after the special game of the big hit ends, the big hit game is awarded. In the following description, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery will be referred to as jackpot probability K.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special suspension display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special suspension display unit 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information capable of specifying the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held first special games is shown as "first special held number", and the number of held second special games is shown as "second special held number". Each maximum value (upper limit) of the first special pending number and the second special pending number can be set to 4 as an example.

  The information display device 13 normally includes a symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e 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. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for informing the result of a hit lottery (hereinafter, referred to as ordinary lottery) of the ordinary symbol which is internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as a "normal game".

  The normal symbols that can be derived in the normal symbol display portion 13e include a normal hit symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal hit symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal win is won in the normal lottery, a normal win symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game for the normal win, the normal win game is given.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of ordinary games that are on hold is referred to as the “normally held number”.

  The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be collectively provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right hitting display unit that displays information for instructing so-called “right hitting”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described below.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is an example of means for performing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or character. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display portion GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. In the following description, when a character, a character (character string), an icon, a predetermined option, or the like is simply displayed, it means that an image that can be specified (recognized) is displayed. ..

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA are effect devices that are examples of means for executing effects, and an effect device group that is an example of effect executing means for executing effects by them. Composed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA as effect execution means, and can be arbitrarily selected from the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. It suffices if it is configured to include at least one of these. In addition, the production execution means may be a production movable body that executes a movable production and a production vibrating body that executes a vibration production.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of the special starting opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second special start winning opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which the game ball can enter the second special starting winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special starting winning opening 16 An ordinary variable member 17 as an example is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16, but may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of an actuator that operates the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 5). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member that is an example of means that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the special winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 18 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening 18, but may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 5). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the special symbol hitting game.

  The game board YB is formed with a ball passage 20 for guiding the game balls entering the special winning opening 18 to the outside of the machine. The ball passage 20 branches into a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c at a branch portion 20a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific variable member 21 as an example of a means for distributing the game ball reaching the branch portion 20a to either the specific passage 20b or the non-specific passage 20c. The specific variable member 21 is configured to be operable in a normal state in which the game balls reaching the branch portion 20a are distributed to the non-specific passage 20c and in a specific state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific passage 20b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an example of an actuator that operates the specific variable member 21 (see FIG. 5).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 18. The special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage 20 at a position where the gaming ball can be detected between the special winning opening 18 and the branch portion 20a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a V winning sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has flown (entered) into the specific passage 20b. The V winning sensor SE4 is provided at a position where a game ball passing through the specific passage 20b can be detected. A portion of the specific passage 20b where the V winning sensor SE4 detects a game ball is a specific area 20d. The specific area 20d is a so-called "V zone". In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4 during the big hit game, a predetermined privilege is given. The details of the privilege will be described later. In the present specification, when it is shown that "V winning occurs", it means that the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start winning opening 25 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of a normal starting opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal start winning opening 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE5, a holding condition for the normal game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The normal starting port may be a gate-type starting port through which a game ball can pass. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that, when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 26 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In this embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the normal winning sensor, the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 25, and 26. The entry of the game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning prize". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outlet 27. For example, the outlet 27 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls that have been launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 25, 26 are discharged from the machine through the outlet 27.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to separately strike the game balls so as to flow down either the left side region YR1 of the center frame W or the right side region YR2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left region YR1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region YR1 in the game region YBa, that is, when the so-called "left hit" is performed, the game ball is the first special start. The player can enter the winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening 26. A normal start winning opening 25, a special winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right region YR2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side region YR2 of the game region YBa, that is, when a so-called "right hit" is performed, the game ball is the second special start winning opening 16, large. The player can enter the winning opening 18 and the normal starting winning opening 25.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function of varying the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assistance function of assisting the entry of the game ball into the second special start winning opening 16, and a variation time of the special game. It is equipped with a time saving function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of stochastic states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state having a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the probability variation function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low-probability state to the high-probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the big hit. Therefore, the high probability state is an advantageous state for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

The entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning of an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called “electric support function”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of entry rate states as states in which the entry rate of the game balls into the second special start winning opening 16 (ease of entry) is different. The plurality of entry rate states include a low entry rate state and a high entry rate state in which the entry rate is higher than that in the low entry rate state. When the entry assistance function is activated, the entry rate state shifts from the low entry rate state to the high entry rate state, and the starting condition of the second special game is easily established. Therefore, the high entry rate state is advantageous to the player.

  For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is control for making the variation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low entry rate state, but may be a control that performs the normal lottery with a predetermined probability in the high entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is control to make the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low entry rate state. Incidentally, as the third auxiliary control, control for increasing the number of times of opening the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game more than in the low entrance rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for increasing the opening time for each time longer than that in the low entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as the time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variation time states as states in which the variation time (average variation time) of the special game is different. The plurality of variation time states include a long variation time state and a short variation time state in which at least the average variation time of the second special game is shorter than the long variation time state. When the time saving function operates, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the holding of the special game is improved.

  The gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability changing function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability changing function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability variation function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and some or all of them may have different gaming states in which the function of operating the probability variation function, the ball entry assistance function, and the time saving function is changed. Good. The gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the time saving function operates in association with the entry assist function. That is, in the present embodiment, when the ball entry assist function is activated, the time saving function is also activated at the same time, while when the ball entry assistance function is deactivated, the time saving function is also deactivated at the same time. In the following description, when simply showing "electric power support state", it means a game state that is a high ball entry rate state and a short fluctuation time state, and when showing "non-electric power support state", low ball entry It means a gaming state that is a rate state and a long variation time state.

Next, the big hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols for special symbols. The type of jackpot pattern can be understood as the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of the first special symbol are classified into three groups of symbols ZA, ZB and ZC. The big hit symbols of the second special symbol are classified into two groups of symbols Za and Zb.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit game is started after the end of the big hit special game. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of a big hit game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is played with the upper limit number set in advance as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In each round game, a round effect is performed.

  Further, in the specific round game, the specific variable member 21 operates from the normal state to the specific state according to a predetermined operation pattern. The specific round game may be any one round game among the maximum number of round games, or may be a plurality of round games. The operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 includes a first operation pattern and a second operation pattern. The first operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in a specific state in such a manner that the game ball can flow into the specific passage 20b. The second operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the specific variable member 21 operates in a specific state in a mode in which the game ball hardly flows into the specific passage 20b or cannot flow into the specific passage 20b.

An example of the operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 will be described.
In the first operation pattern, when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the first number during the specific round game, the first distribution operation is performed and the second number, which is larger than the first number, is reached. Then, the second distribution operation is performed. On the other hand, in the second operation pattern, when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the first number during the specific round game, the first sorting operation is performed, but even if the second number is reached, The second distribution operation is not performed. The first distribution operation is an operation of opening the specific passage 20b for the first time Ta1, and the second distribution operation is an operation of opening the specific passage 20b for the second time Ta2 (however, Ta1<Ta2). .. The first time Ta1 is a length of time (0.04 seconds as an example) in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to flow into the specific passage 20b, and the second time Ta2 is the game ball into the specific passage 20b. It is a length of time that is easy to do (5 seconds as an example).

  Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, the upper limit number of round games is 4 times. It is set. The maximum number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that a player can obtain through one big hit game. Therefore, the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times is larger than the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC and Zb in which 4 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. It becomes an advantageous jackpot game.

  In the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the first operation pattern is defined as the operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 in the specific round game. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the second operation pattern is defined as the operation pattern of the specific variable member 21 in the specific round game. That is, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, since the specific variable member 21 operates in the first operation pattern, it is easy to flow the game ball into the specific passage 20b. That is, the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb is likely to generate a V prize. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, in the specific round game, since the specific variable member 21 operates in the second operation pattern, it is difficult or impossible to flow the game ball into the specific passage 20b. That is, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is configured such that it is difficult or impossible to generate a V winning.

Next, the game state after the jackpot game is finished will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is different depending on whether or not the V winning is generated. Specifically, when a V winning occurs during the big hit game, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. The high-probability state of the present embodiment ends when the fall is won in the internal lottery (falling lottery described later). On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur during the big hit game, a low probability state is given after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, after the jackpot game is over, the electric support state is given regardless of whether or not the V winning is generated. When the low-probability state is given due to the non-occurrence of the V winning, the electric support state ends with the establishment of the first ending condition. The first ending condition is that the special game with a predetermined number of operations ends. The number of operations can be set to 100 times, for example. On the other hand, when the high-probability state is given due to the occurrence of the V winning, the electric support state ends with the end of the special game of the operation number of times when the second end condition is satisfied. The second ending condition is that, at the end of the special game of the number of times of operation, the falling lottery has already been won and the high probability state has ended.

  In the case where the high probability state is given due to the occurrence of the V winning, the electric support state continues even after the special game of the operation number of times ends, when the continuation condition is satisfied. The continuation condition is that, at the end of the special game of the operation number of times, the falling lottery has not been won and the high-probability state has not ended. Further, when the electric support state continues even after the special game of the operation number of times has ended, when the third end condition is satisfied, the electric support state is ended when the third end condition is satisfied. The third termination condition is to win the falling lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol is, as an example, the symbol ZA is 5%, the symbol ZB is 5%, and the symbol ZC is 90%. .. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the big hit symbol in the second special symbol is, for example, 80% for the symbol Za and 20% for the symbol Zb. As a result, in the first special game, most of the big hits are big hits of the symbols ZC that make it difficult or impossible to generate the V winnings. On the other hand, in the second special game, most of the big hits are big hits of the symbols Za that easily cause the V winning. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (non-electric power support state) in which the game mainly proceeds to the first special game, first, the aim is to enter the second advantageous state (electric power support state) by the big hit of the symbol ZC. , In the second advantageous state in which the game progresses mainly in the second special game, a game property aiming for a big hit of the symbol Za is created.

Next, an example of an effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an example of a variable game executed based on the result of the special lottery. In the following description, when the special game and the effect game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "fluctuation game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design in which a character or a pattern is decorated, and is a decorative design for diversifying the display effect. The effect design may be a numerical design including a number, or may include a non-numeric design that does not include a number. The non-numeric symbol is, for example, a symbol indicating a predetermined figure or character. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a numerical pattern including Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and a non-numeric pattern including a figure of "★" are provided. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is executed in association with the special game. Specifically, the effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The jackpot symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbols such as "777". When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The off symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" 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 design may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, such as a fluctuation display.

  A production game may be accompanied by a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row as an example) of a plurality of rows, and production of a row different from the specific row (second row as an example) It is a state in which the symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect is an effect in which, in the effect game, after the reach is formed, the effect symbols in the second row are continuously variably displayed and then temporarily stopped and then a predetermined symbol combination is derived. The reach effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string as an image on the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the reach effects include normal reach effects (hereinafter, referred to as NR effects) and super reach effects (hereinafter, referred to as SR effects) that have a higher jackpot expectation degree than NR effects. In addition, the NR effect includes a first NR effect and a second NR effect. The first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the SR effect have mutually different components. For example, each reach effect may have a different effect time as a component, may have different effect patterns (for example, the number of effective lines or variable display direction) of effect symbols, and may have different displayed characters. Good.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as the main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. In the storage unit of the microprocessor 41, a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43) in which information can be read and information cannot be written, and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter, referred to as main control ROM 43) , Main control RWM44).

  The main control ROM 43 stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information capable of specifying the effect contents (change contents) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a big hit symbol combination is derived. The out-of-shift variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives out-of-symbol symbol combinations in the effect game. The out-of-range variation pattern includes a variation pattern of “with reach” that achieves a reach effect in the effect game and a variation pattern of “without reach” that does not perform a reach effect in the effect game.

  The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be able to generate a software random number by the random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be configured separately.

  The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE5. The main control CPU 42 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 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 to SL3. The main control CPU 42 is configured to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19, 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 to SL3.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 51, a sub control ROM 52, and a sub control RWM 53. The sub control CPU 51 executes various programs for sub control by executing a program for sub control. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes an example of various processes related to an effect to configure an example of an effect control unit that controls the effect execution unit. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light emission effects, voice effect data used for voice effects, and the like.

  The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by the random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

  The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as a timer interrupt process to be performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first special starting sensor SE1. (S101). When the game ball wins the first special start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU42, the first special reserve number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) It is determined whether there is any (S102).

  When the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number (S102: YES), the main control CPU42 updates the first special pending number by adding 1 (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special suspension display unit 13c so as to display the information capable of specifying the updated first special suspension number. The holding condition for the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1 when the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (S104). For example, the random number is a falling random number used in a falling lottery, a special winning random number used in a special drawing (big hit lottery), a winning symbol random number used to determine a winning symbol, and a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. it can.

  When the game ball has not won the first special start winning opening 15 (S101: NO), the first special pending number is not less than the upper limit number (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed. The main control CPU 42 shifts to the processing of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second special starting sensor SE2 ( S105). When the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU42, the second special reserve number stored in the main control RWM44 is the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) It is determined whether it is less than (S106).

  When the second special pending number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 updates the second special pending number by adding 1 (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special suspension display unit 13d so as to display the information capable of specifying the updated second special suspension number. The hold condition for the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (S108). In the processing of step S108, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used in the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. it can.

  The main control CPU42, if the game ball has not won the second special start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), if the second special pending number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), or the process of step S108. When is finished, the special symbol input process is finished.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied (S201). The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative decision when the winning game (big hit game) is not being executed and the special game is not being executed, while making a negative judgment when the winning game is being executed or the special game is being executed. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied (S201: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special game execution condition is satisfied (S201: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special holding number is greater than zero (S202). When the second special suspension number is zero (S202: NO), the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special suspension number is larger than zero (S203). When the first special reserved number is zero (S203: NO), the main control CPU42 ends the special symbol start process.

  When the first special pending number is larger than zero (S203: YES), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the first special pending number and updates it (S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special suspension display unit 13c so as to display the information capable of specifying the updated first special suspension number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires, from the main control RWM 44, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game (S205).

  Next, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 42 executes a falling process for determining whether to end the high probability state (S206). In the falling process, the main control CPU 42 determines the current probability state. The main control CPU 42 determines that the high probability flag is set in the main control RWM 44 to be the high probability state, and the high control flag is not set to determine the low probability state. When it is in the low probability state, the main control CPU 42 ends the falling process and proceeds to the process of step S207. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 42 uses a falling random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a falling lottery to determine whether or not to fall from the high probability state to the low probability state. When the falling lottery is not won, the main control CPU 42 ends the falling process and shifts to the process of step S207. On the other hand, when winning the falling lottery, the main control CPU 42 sets the falling flag in the main control RWM 44. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag set in the main control RWM 44. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the falling process and proceeds to the process of step S207.

  In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 uses the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 performs the big hit lottery with the big hit probability K according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variation function is activated).

  When the big hit is won (S207: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit variation process (S208). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 uses a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information to perform a jackpot symbol lottery to determine a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 determines a jackpot fluctuation pattern by performing a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 sets a big hit flag in the main control RWM 44. Then, the main control CPU42 shifts to step S216 to execute the first state shift processing, and then ends the special symbol start processing. Details of the first state transition processing will be described later.

  When the big hit is not won (S207: NO), the main control CPU 42 performs a deviation variation process (S209). In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the deviation symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation fluctuation process, the main control CPU 42 performs fluctuation pattern determination lottery using fluctuation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines deviation fluctuation patterns with or without reach. Then, the main control CPU42 shifts to step S216 to execute the first state shift processing, and then ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the second special reserved number is larger than zero (S202: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the processes of steps S210 to S215 for executing the second special game. The processes of steps S210 to S215 are the same as the processes of steps S204 to S209 for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game", and the "first special hold number" is set to " Since the process is read as "second special reserved number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU42, after performing the subtraction of the second special reserved number, the falling lottery, the big hit lottery, one of the variation process based on the result of the big hit lottery, the first state transition process, the special symbol The start process ends.

  The main control CPU 42 outputs the variation start command and the special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in each variation process (S208, S209, S214, S215). The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation process and the start of the special game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or outlying symbol) determined in each variation process. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different when the variation process (S208, S209) of the first special game is executed and when the variation process (S214, S215) of the second special game is executed. It is a control command.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display portion 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (effect game) to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern elapses. ..

  On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display portion 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU42 controls the second special symbol display portion 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

  In addition, the main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 each time the special game is executed (started or ended), and counts the number of times of execution of the special game after the end of the jackpot game. .. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a second state transition process for transitioning the entry rate state and the variation time state each time the special game is finished. Details of the second state transition processing will be described later.

Next, the big hit game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the big hit symbol in the special game, it executes the big hit game processing after the end of the big hit special game. The main control CPU 42 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process (that is, the type of jackpot). The main control CPU 42 gives a jackpot game of the specified type.

  First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. The main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 by using the identified opening control data for the big hit game, and opens the special winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 to close the special winning opening 18 when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number or when the above-described upper limit time elapses. By doing, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round start command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is started. The main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) capable of specifying the end of the round game to the sub control board 50 every time the round game is ended.

  The main control CPU 42 controls the specific solenoid SL3 by using the opening control data for the first operation pattern in the specific round game when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, and the specific variable member 21. To operate. On the other hand, the main control CPU42 controls the specific solenoid SL3 by using the opening control data for the second operation pattern to operate the specific variable member 21 in the specific round game when it is the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. When a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE4 in a specific round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a V winning command) capable of specifying the occurrence of a V winning to the sub control board 50. When a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE4 in a specific round game, the main control CPU 42 sets a V winning flag in the main control RWM 44 as information that can specify the occurrence of a V winning. The main control CPU 42 can specify whether or not the V winning is generated during the big hit game by checking whether or not the V winning flag is set. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ED command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time has passed, the main control CPU 42 ends the big hit game.

Next, a probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
After finishing the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a V winning has occurred during the big hit game. When the V winning is generated during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 sets the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the V winning is not generated during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 clears the high-accuracy flag when the high-accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game. In addition, the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed by the falling process in steps S206 and S212 of the special symbol starting process as described above.

Next, a process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the variation time state will be described.
The main control CPU42 sets the operation flag in the main control RWM44 when the big hit game is over. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the power support state. The main control CPU 42 clears the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the non-electric power support state during the big hit game. In addition, the transition from the electric support state to the non-electric support state is performed by the first state transition process and the second state transition process described below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 42 determines, based on the value of the execution counter and the presence or absence of the operation flag, that the special game this time is the 101st special game after the end of the big hit game, and the electric support. It is determined whether or not the state is a continuous state (S301). The main control CPU42 ends the first state transition process when the power support state is not being continued (S301: NO).

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the fall flag is set (S302) when the power support state is being continued (S301: YES). When the falling flag is set (S302: YES), the main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag (S303). That is, the main control CPU 42 ends the electric support state when the falling lottery is won when the electric support state continues even in the 101st special game after the big hit game is over. Next, the main control CPU 42 erases the fall flag (S304). After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the first state transition processing.

  On the other hand, when the falling flag is not set (S302: NO), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (S305). When the big hit flag is not set (S305: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the first state transition processing. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S305: YES), the main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag (S303). That is, if the main control CPU 42 wins the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 42 ends the electric support state when the special game is started. Next, the main control CPU 42 erases the jackpot flag (S304). After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the first state transition processing.

Next, the second state transition process will be described. As described above, the second state transition processing is executed every time the special game is ended.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 42 determines, based on the value of the execution counter, whether or not the 100th special game has ended after the end of the big hit game (S401). When it is not the time when the 100th special game is over (S401: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the second state transition processing. On the other hand, when the 100th special game is over, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not either the first end condition or the second end condition of the electric support state is satisfied (S402).

  The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag (S403) when either the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied (S402: YES). After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the second state transition processing. The main control CPU 42 ends the second state transition process when neither the first end condition nor the second end condition is satisfied (S402: NO). As described above, after the jackpot game is over, the main control CPU 42 controls the electric support state until at least 100 special games are over, regardless of whether or not the player has won the falling lottery.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the normal start winning opening 25, based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal starting sensor SE5. When the game ball does not win the normal start winning hole 25, the main control CPU42 ends the normal symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball wins the normal start winning port 25, the main control CPU42 determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). If the number of normally reserved is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 ends the normal symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 updates the number of ordinary reservations by adding 1. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display section 13f so as to display the information capable of specifying the updated normal hold number. The hold condition for the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE5 in a state where the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random number is an ordinary hit random number used in an ordinary lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information used in the normal game in the main control RWM 44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 normally ends the symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative decision when the normal hit game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, while making a negative judgment when the normal hit game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU42 ends the normal symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is greater than zero. If the number of normally reserved is zero, the main control CPU42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When the normal game is started, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display section 13f so as to display the information capable of specifying the updated normal hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game. The main control CPU 42 identifies the game state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is in operation. Next, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery to determine whether or not to win the normal win, using the normal win random number specified from the acquired random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current entry rate state.

  When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal win variation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal hit symbol by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the variation time (variation pattern) of the normal game according to the current entry rate state by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 normally ends the symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the normal win is not won, the main control CPU 42 normally executes a deviation change process. In the normally out variation process, the main control CPU 42 normally determines the outlying pattern. In the out-of-normal fluctuation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the current entry rate state by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 normally ends the symbol start processing.

  Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal game by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing the normal game, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display portion 13e so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time of the normal game. The main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display portion 13e so as to derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the variation time of the normal game elapses.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for giving a normal hit game. When the normal control symbol is derived in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal-win game process after the normal-game of the normal hit ends. The main control CPU 42 identifies the type of normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (type of normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so as to be in an open mode according to the current ball entry rate state by using the identified normal hit game open control data, and the second special start winning opening 16 To open.

Next, the payout process will be described.
The payout process is a process for paying out the prize balls when the game balls enter the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 25, 26. When the detection signal is input from any of the sensors SE1 to SE3 and SE5, the main control CPU 42 controls a payout device (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the input detection signal. To do. When the detection signal is input from any of the sensors SE1 to SE3 and SE5, the main control CPU 42 is a control command that can specify that the game ball has entered the winning opening corresponding to the input detection signal (hereinafter, the winning command. Command) is output to the sub control board 50.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the big hit production process will be described.
The big hit production process is a process for executing an effect during a big hit game (hereinafter referred to as a big hit production). When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the sub control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. When the V winning command is input, the sub control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the V winning effect as one of the round effects. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display an image simulating a character string such as "Congratulations on V winning" as an example of information that can specify the occurrence of V winning. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. Note that the big hit effect may include at least one of a sound effect and a light emission effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the effect game process will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variation start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the variation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the change pattern that can be specified from the control command. In addition, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. Specifically, when it is possible to specify the big hit symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the big hit symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 51, when it is possible to specify a deviating symbol from the special symbol command, determines a deviating symbol combination.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the reach effect execution condition is satisfied. The reach condition is satisfied, for example, by determining a variation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the change pattern with reach being determined, a predetermined reach production lottery may be performed and winning of the reach production lottery may be determined. The sub-control CPU 51, when the reach condition is satisfied, and when it is possible to specify the big hit symbol from the special symbol command, determines the effect symbol forming the big hit symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the deviating symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviating symbol combination including the reach. When the reach condition is not established and the deviating symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviating symbol combination not including the reach.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the change start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played based on the selected effect pattern during the change time determined by the change pattern. Then, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and also causes the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the input of the variation end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the passage of the variation time set in the variation pattern, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

Next, various effects executed in association with the variable game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effects to be executed by the sub-control CPU 51 include effects (hereinafter, referred to as normal system effects) that are determined to be executable at the start of the variable game and performed during the execution of the variable game. The normal system effect is executed based on the contents of the present variation game (the result of the special lottery and the variation pattern). Further, in the present embodiment, in the effect to be executed by the sub-control CPU 51, it is determined whether or not the variable game is to be executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended, and the effect to be executed before the suspended variable game is started (hereinafter, prefetching system). (Shown as effect) is included. The pre-reading system effect is based on the result of the pre-judgment (hereinafter referred to as the pre-reading result) that pre-determines the content of the pending variable game (the result of the special lottery and the fluctuation pattern) before the start of the variable game. It is a performance to be executed.

The various effects include icon effects. The icon effect is a so-called “continuous effect” because it is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of variable games.
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device EH has a one-to-one correspondence with the pending first special game, and as an example of information indicating the pending first special game (hereinafter, referred to as pending information), An icon area R1 for displaying the icon Gi is provided. The effect display device EH has a one-to-one correspondence with the second special game that is on hold, and includes an icon area R2 for displaying an icon Gi as an example of hold information indicating the second special game that is on hold. The icon areas R1 and R2 are so-called “holding display areas”, and the icons Gi displayed in the icon areas R1 and R2 are so-called “holding images”. The effect display device EH includes an icon region R3 for displaying the icon Gi as an example of information indicating the special game being executed (hereinafter, referred to as execution information).

  The icon Gi is displayed in the icon area R1 when the first special game is newly held, and is displayed so as to move to the icon area R3 with the start of the corresponding first special game on a one-to-one basis. It The icon Gi is displayed in the icon area R2 when the second special game is newly held, and is displayed so as to move to the icon area R3 with the start of the corresponding second special game on a one-to-one basis. It In the present embodiment, the first special hold number can be specified from the display number of the icons Gi in the icon area R1, and the second special hold number can be specified from the display number of the icons Gi in the icon area R2.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the icon Gi includes, for example, three types of icons Gi1 to Gi3. The icons Gi1 to Gi3 differ from each other in at least some of the constituent elements. As an example, the icons Gi1 to Gi3 have the same shape as the constituent elements, but have different color tones as the constituent elements. For example, the icon Gi1 is a white sphere (see FIG. 10A), the icon Gi2 is a green sphere (see FIG. 10B), and the icon Gi3 is a red sphere (see FIG. 10C). ) See). Not limited to this, the icons Gi1 to Gi3 may have different shapes as constituent elements, and may have different motifs (characters or the like) as constituent elements.

  In the following description, the time when the special game is held is referred to as “first time”, the time until the held special game is started is referred to as “second time”, and the time when the special game is being executed is described. It is shown as "Third period". Therefore, regarding the predetermined special game, the display of the icon Gi is started in the icon regions R1 and R2 in the first period, the icon Gi is displayed in the icon regions R1 and R2 in the second period, and is displayed in the third period. The icon Gi is displayed in the icon area R3. The icon Gi displayed in the first period is any one of the icons Gi1 to Gi3. Further, in the second period and the third period, the display mode (type as an example) of the icon Gi being displayed may change. Specifically, in the icon effect, the displayed icon Gi may be changed (changed) in the order of icon Gi1→icon Gi2→icon Gi3. In the icon effect of this embodiment, the special game corresponding to the icon Gi has a higher jackpot expectation in the order of icon Gi1<icon Gi2<icon Gi3.

  In the following description, the change to the icon Gi having a relatively high jackpot expectation level may be referred to as “the icon Gi is promoted” or “the icon effect is developed”. Further, in the following description, the effect of displaying the icons Gi other than the icon Gi1 may be referred to as “icon change effect”. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is executed as a look-ahead type effect at the first time and the second time. The icon change effect is executed as a normal effect in the third period. As described above, the general effect includes an icon change effect (hold change effect) as an example of the first general effect that changes the display mode of the hold image indicating the pending variable game to a specific display mode.

Further, the various effects include mode effects. The mode effect is a so-called "continuous effect" because it is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of special games.
As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of effect modes EM. The effect mode EM is a so-called “effect zone”. In the present embodiment, the plurality of effect modes EM include three kinds of effect modes EM1 to EM3. In the effect modes EM1 to EM3, a character (background) and a character (character string) are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as mode information) capable of specifying the effect mode during the stay. In the effect mode EM1, as an example of the mode information, the character Gc1 and the character string Gf1 are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 11A). In the effect mode EM2, the character Gc2 and the character string Gf2 are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of the mode information (see FIG. 11B). In the effect mode EM3, the character Gc3 and the character string Gf3 are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of mode information (see FIG. 11C). Not limited to this, the mode information may be the type of the effect symbol or the variation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect for displaying the mode information is an example of a predetermined effect executed in a mode according to the effect mode being set. That is, the effect for displaying the mode information is one of the general effects, and is an example of the second general effect in which the aspect changes according to the effect mode being set.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode EM can change between the second time and the third time. Specifically, the production mode EM during the stay may be changed (changed) in the order of the production mode EM1, the production mode EM2, and the production mode EM3. In the mode effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher in the order of effect mode EM1<effect mode EM2<effect mode EM3. In the following description, the change to the effect mode EM having a relatively high jackpot expectation level may be referred to as “the effect mode is promoted” or “the mode effect is developed”. Further, in the following description, staying in the effect mode EM other than the effect mode EM1 may be referred to as “mode change effect”. Although described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the mode effect is executed as a look-ahead type effect at the first time and the second time. In addition, the mode effect is executed as a normal type effect in the third period.

Various effects include special effects.
As will be described later in detail, the special effect is executed as a normal effect. The special effect in the present embodiment is a so-called "pseudo continuous effect" because it is an effect that is expressed as if a plurality of effect games are executed during the execution of one special game.

  As shown in FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c), the special effect is such that during the execution of one special game, the effect symbols in at least a part of the effect symbols in a plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed. It is an effect to execute the "re-fluctuation effect" in which the displayed effect symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter, referred to as re-fluctuation) once or a plurality of times. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of re-variations of the effect design is one, the effect game is divided into two variation sections and executed, and when the number of re-variation is two, the effect game is three variations. When the number of re-variations is three, the effect game is divided into four variation sections and executed. In each variable section, at least variable display of effect symbols is performed. As described above, the fluctuation section is an example of unit fluctuation accompanied by variable display of symbols. Then, the special effect is configured to include a plurality of unit fluctuations during the execution of one fluctuation game. The re-variation effect that constitutes the special effect is an effect that is executed before the time when the big hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the big hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and then changed again. It is an effect different from the effect (so-called re-lottery effect). Then, in the special effect, as the number of re-variations increases as 1<2 times<3 times, in other words, the number of variation sections increases in the order of 2 sections<3 sections<4 sections, the big hit. The expectations are high. In the following description, of the plurality of variation sections (variation cycles) that make up the special effect, the last variation section is referred to as the “main variation section (main variation)”, and the variation section before the main variation section is “previous”. It may be referred to as a “variable section (previous variation)”.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as a section effect) is executed in each variation section (unit variation). The productions that can be executed as the segment productions include the normal continuation productions and the development notice productions, in addition to the first NR productions and the second NR productions described above. The first NR effect and the second NR effect are examples of special continuous effects. The first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the development notice effect may be executed even during the execution of the variable game that does not include the special effect. The first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the development notice effect are executed as normal system effects. Hereinafter, effects that can be executed as section effects will be described in detail.

The normal continuous production will be described.
It is assumed that the variable display of the effect symbols in all columns is started in the predetermined variable section (see FIG. 13A). When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, after the effect symbols in the first row are temporarily stopped and displayed, an effect as to whether or not a reach is formed (a so-called reach-inspiring effect) is performed (FIG. 13(b)). )reference). The reach-inspiring effect is that the same effect symbol as the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second column by, for example, extremely delaying the variable display in the second column, or This is a production that fuels a sense of anticipation for not being displayed once stopped. The normal continuation effect is an effect in which a symbol combination (hereinafter, referred to as a continuation symbol combination) capable of specifying that the re-variation effect is executed is temporarily stopped and displayed through the reach-inspiring effect. Here, the continuous symbol combination includes a non-numeric symbol, a first continuous symbol combination that does not include the reach (“7*8” as an example), and a second continuous symbol combination that includes the non-numeric symbol and includes the reach ( For example, "7*7") is included. Not limited to this, the continuous symbol combination may be appropriately changed. In the normal continuation effect, the first continuation symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 13C). After that, in the effect display device EH, the re-changing effect is performed, and the next changing section is executed. That is, the special effect continues.

The first NR effect will be described.
When the first NR effect is performed as the section effect, the process up to the point where the reach-inspiring effect is performed is the same as in the case of the normal continuous effect, and thus the description thereof will be omitted (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). .. In the effect display device EH, after the reach-inspiring effect is performed, the reach is formed and the first NR effect is performed (see FIG. 13D). In the first NR effect, the character string Gf7 and the character Gc7 of "the first NR effect!" Displayed in. Then, as a section effect, when the first NR effect is executed, a case where a symbol combination different from the continuous symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed through the first NR effect, and the second continuous symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In some cases, the next variation section is started after the re-variation effect.

The second NR effect will be described.
When the second NR effect is performed, the process up to where the reach-inspiring effect is performed is the same as in the normal continuous effect and the first NR effect, and thus the description thereof is omitted (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). .. In the effect display device EH, the reach is formed after the reach-inspiring effect is performed, and the second NR effect is performed (see FIG. 13E). In the second NR effect, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as second NR information) that can specify that the second NR effect is being executed, the character string Gf8 and the character Gc8 of "the second NR effect!" Displayed in. As a section effect, when the second NR effect is executed, a case where a symbol combination different from the continuous symbol combination or a symbol combination of a big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed through the second NR effect, and the reach effect is an SR effect There is a case where the second continuous symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the next variable section is executed after the second variable effect.

Next, the development notice production will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the development notice presentation presents, as an example, an option capable of specifying a general effect that is a target for developing the effect, and identifies from a plurality of options selected in a roulette format. It is performed in a manner that develops possible general productions. The development notice production is executed as a normal production. Hereinafter, a specific example of the development notice production will be described. In addition, during the execution of the development notice effect, the effect symbols in all columns are hidden or displayed in a reduced size as compared with the case where the development notice effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the development notice effect is executed as the section effect, the continuous symbol combination is not displayed at the end of the variable section, and subsequently, the variable display of the effect symbols in all columns is continuously performed. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the development notice effect is executed as the section effect, the continuous symbol combination may be displayed at the end of the variable section.

  First, in the effect display device EH, variable display of effect symbols in all columns is started, and a predetermined variable section is started (see FIG. 13A). Subsequently, as an example of information (hereinafter, development start information) that can specify the start of the development notice production, for example, a character string of "development notice" or a predetermined character is displayed on the production display device EH (Fig. 14( See a)). Next, in the development preview production, a plurality of options are presented on the production display device EH as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as development production information) indicating general production in which the production content is developed among the general productions. (See FIG. 14B).

  The plurality of options include a first option Gs1 that can specify promotion of the icon Gi (development of icon effect), a second option Gs2 that can specify promotion of the effect mode EM (development of mode effect), and the icon Gi or There is a third option Gs3 that can identify any one of promotion of the effect mode EM. The presentation of the first option Gs1 is performed by displaying the character Gc4 on the effect display device EH as an example, and the presentation of the second option Gs2 is performed by displaying the character Gc5 on the effect display device EH as an example. The presentation of the third option Gs3 is performed, for example, by displaying the character Gc6 on the effect display device EH.

  In the development notice production, a display (hereinafter, referred to as a selection display) of selecting any one of the options Gs1 to Gs3 is displayed on the production display device EH. As an example of the selection display in the development notice production, a video showing a state in which the color tones of the images displayed as the options Gs1 to Gs3 are different between the option to be selected and the option not to be selected, or one of the options is shot with a bow and arrow. (Animation) is used to show the options to be selected.

  Then, in the development notice production, when the first option Gs1 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as first selection result information) that can specify that the first option Gs1 is selected, for example, “holding” The character string Gf4 and the character Gc4 of "change" are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 14C). In the present embodiment, the display of the first selection result information makes it possible to specify the development of one of the general effects (icon effect as an example). After that, in the effect display device EH, the development of the icon effect as the general effect (for example, promotion to the icon Gi3) is performed.

  In the development notice production, when the second option Gs2 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as second selection result information) that can specify that the second option Gs2 is selected, for example, “special mode entry The character string Gf5 and the character Gc5 of "!" are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 14D). In the present embodiment, the development of one of the general effects (mode effect as an example) can be specified by displaying the second selection result information. After that, in the effect display device EH, development of the mode effect as the general effect (for example, promotion to the effect mode EM3) is performed.

  In the development preview production, when the third option Gs3 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as third selection result information) that can specify that the third option Gs3 is selected, for example, “Enjoy! The character string Gf6 and the character Gc6 of "" are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 14(e)). That is, in the present embodiment, by displaying the third selection result information, it is possible to specify the development of any general effect, but it is not possible or difficult to specify which general effect is developed. After that, on the effect display device EH, one of a state in which the icon effect develops and a state in which the mode effect develops is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the icon effect develops via the development notice effect, the icon Gi3 is promoted regardless of which icon Gi is displayed in the icon region R3. That is, when the icon Gi1 is displayed and the development notice effect is passed, the promotion to the icon Gi2 is denied and the promotion to the icon Gi3 is confirmed. In addition, when the mode effect is developed via the development notice effect, it is promoted to the effect mode EM3 regardless of which effect mode EM is staying. That is, when the player stays in the effect mode EM1 and has passed the development notice effect, promotion to the effect mode EM2 is denied, and promotion to the effect mode EM3 is confirmed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the development notice effect is executed in the previous change section, the special effect is not finished and the next change section (unit change) is always executed.

  In the present embodiment, among the development notice productions, the presentation of the options Gs1 to Gs3 is an example of the specific presentation that suggests the development of the general production. That is, the specific effect is an effect different from the first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the development notice effect. The development notice effect is an effect that is executed with the specific effect, and the first NR effect and the second NR effect are effects that are executed without the specific effect.

Hereinafter, a control configuration for executing various effects will be described.
A control configuration for executing the prefetching system effect will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is not in the big hit game and is in the normal state, when the execution of the special game is newly suspended, the main control CPU 42 executes the command output process. The command output process is a process for outputting to the sub-control board 50 a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a prefetch command) capable of specifying the variation content of the newly held special game. The prefetch command is also a control command that can specify the variation content of the newly suspended effect game. The command output process may be executed as a subroutine in the special symbol input process or as a process different from the special symbol input process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the command output process for the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to or instead of the first special game, the second special game is targeted. Alternatively, the command output process may be executed.

  In the command output process, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the random numbers acquired in the processes of steps S104 and S108 of the special symbol input process, and outputs it to the sub-control board 50. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that, in the current probability state, it is possible to specify whether or not the value of the special hit random number is a value that wins the big hit in the big hit lottery described above. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that the variation pattern determined in the jackpot variation process or the outlying variation process can be specified based on the value of the variation pattern random number. The main control CPU 42 generates a prefetch command so that the current first special reserved number can be specified. The prefetch command may be configured as one control command, or may be configured as a plurality of control commands. Thus, when the execution of the new special game is suspended, the main control CPU 42 outputs a prefetch command when the suspension occurs.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command is input, the sub control CPU 51 executes the effect setting process. In the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 51 stores in the sub-control RWM 53 the game content information indicating the variation content of the special game that can be identified from the look-ahead command so that the type and storage order of the corresponding special game can be identified. Let The game content information may be the value of the prefetch command itself, or may be information obtained by processing the value of the prefetch command by a predetermined method. Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the first special hold number and the change content of the first special game that is being held by referring to the game content information stored in the sub-control RWM 53.

  Then, in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading type effect based on the change content (the result of the special lottery and the change pattern) of the special game that can be specified from the current pre-read command. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the prefetching system effect when the first special reserved number that can be specified from the prefetching command is less than two. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the icon change effect can be executed when the icon change effect is being executed for the first special game that is being executed or is being held, but before the icon Gi is changed (hereinafter, referred to as the icon Gi. If the change effect is on standby), whether or not to execute the icon change effect is determined. Whether or not the icon change effect is being executed or is on standby can be specified by whether or not a first effect flag described later is stored in the sub-control RWM 53. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the mode change effect can be executed when the mode change effect is being executed for the special game which is being executed or is being held, but before the effect mode EM is changed (hereinafter , Which indicates that the mode change effect is on standby), whether or not to execute the mode change effect is determined. Whether or not the mode change effect is being executed or is on standby can be specified by whether or not a second effect flag described later is stored in the sub-control RWM 53.

  When the icon change effect is not being executed or not in standby, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery (hereinafter, referred to as icon change lottery) based on the prefetch command to determine whether or not to execute the icon change effect. As an example, when the icon change effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the icon change lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the icon change effect is not executed. Here, in the following description, when the “first special game targeted by the icon change effect” is shown, it indicates the first special game for which the icon change effect is determined to be executable when the execution is suspended. And When determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a first pattern lottery) based on the look-ahead command and can specify the effect content of the icon change effect. Determine the pattern. The first effect pattern can specify one or a plurality of changing times for changing the icon Gi among the first time and the second time, and the type of the icon Gi to be changed for each changing time of the icon Gi. Should be identifiable. Note that the start time of the first special game (effect game) is set as the second time as the change time of the icon Gi.

  The sub-control CPU 51 may perform the first pattern lottery such that the final change destination icon Gi has a higher jackpot expectation in the order of icon Gi2<icon Gi3. When it is determined that the icon change effect is executable, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the first effect flag in the sub-control RWM 53 as information that can specify that the icon change effect is being executed or that the icon change effect is on standby. Let The sub-control CPU 51 determines the value of information (hereinafter, referred to as a first counter) capable of specifying the number of remaining times (hereinafter, referred to as a first remaining number) until the first special game targeted by the icon change effect, as a prefetch command. Is updated to a value indicating the first specially reserved number that can be specified. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that can specify the determined first effect pattern.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the icon Gi corresponding to the special game when a new special game (effect game) is newly held. It should be noted that, when the sub-control CPU 51 can identify the first time as the change time from the determined first effect pattern, the effect control device EH displays the icon Gi of the type determined for the first time. To control. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the icon Gi1 when the first time is not specified as the change time from the determined first effect pattern.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a mode change lottery) based on the prefetch command, and determines whether or not the mode change effect can be executed. As an example, when the mode change effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the mode change lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the mode change effect is not executed. Here, in the following description, when it is referred to as “a first special game targeted by a mode change effect”, it indicates a first special game in which the mode change effect is determined to be executable when the execution is suspended. And When determining whether or not the mode change effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a second pattern lottery) based on the look-ahead command to specify the effect content of the mode change effect. Determine the pattern. The second effect pattern can specify one or a plurality of change times in which the effect mode EM is changed in the second time, and the type of the effect mode EM to be changed for each change time of the effect mode EM. It should be identifiable. Note that the start time of the first special game (effect game) is set as the second time as the change time of the effect mode EM.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the second pattern lottery so that the final change destination production mode EM is in the order of the production mode EM2<the production mode EM3 and the big hit expectation degree becomes higher. When it is determined that the mode change effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the second effect flag in the sub-control RWM 53 as information that can specify that the mode change effect is being executed or the mode change effect is on standby. Let The sub-control CPU 51 determines the value of information (hereinafter, referred to as a second counter) that can specify the remaining number of times until the first special game targeted for the mode change effect, by using the first special reserved number that can be specified from the prefetch command. Update to the value shown. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that can specify the determined second effect pattern.

The sub-control CPU 51 executes (progresses) the look-ahead type effect in the effect game process.
In the effect game process, the sub control CPU 51 refers to the value of the first counter stored in the sub control RWM 53. When the remaining number of the first special game that can be identified from the first counter is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the first counter so that the remaining number obtained by subtracting 1 can be identified. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the start time of the present effect game is the change time of the icon Gi based on the remaining number of times that can be specified from the first counter and the determined first effect pattern. To judge. When the start time of the effect game this time is the change time of the icon Gi, the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the type of the icon Gi of the change destination at the change time of this time from the determined first effect pattern, and The effect display device EH is controlled so as to change to the specified type of icon Gi. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the icon Gi being displayed does not change when the start time of the effect game this time is not the change time of the icon Gi. Note that the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the icon Gi1 corresponding to the special game for which the icon change effect is not targeted remains unchanged as the icon Gi1.

  In the effect game process, the sub-control CPU 51 refers to the value of the second counter stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the second counter so that when the remaining number of the first special game that can be identified from the second counter is 1 or more, the remaining number obtained by subtracting 1 can be identified. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the start time of the present effect game is the change time of the effect mode EM, based on the remaining number of times that can be specified from the second counter and the determined second effect pattern. To determine. When the start time of the effect game this time is the change time of the effect mode EM, the sub-control CPU 51 identifies the effect mode EM of the change destination at the time of the present change from the second effect pattern that has already been determined, and Shift to the specified effect mode EM. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the mode information changes to information according to the effect mode EM of the transfer destination. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 does not shift the effect mode EM when the start time of the effect game this time is not the change time of the effect mode EM. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the mode information does not change.

Next, a control configuration relating to the normal system effect will be described.
A variation pattern prepared for the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include variation patterns P1 to P33 as an example. The fluctuation patterns P1 to P4 are fluctuation patterns in which the number of fluctuation sections is one and the fluctuation content that does not include special effects can be specified. The fluctuation patterns P5 to P33 are fluctuation patterns in which the number of fluctuation sections is two or more and the fluctuation content including the special effect can be specified. More specifically, regarding the number of fluctuation sections, the fluctuation patterns P5 to P12 are two sections, the fluctuation patterns P13 to P32 are three sections, and the fluctuation pattern P33 is four sections.

  In the variation patterns P1 to P33, an effect to be executed as a section effect is defined for each variation section. In FIG. 15, in the “fluctuation section” column, the “first” section shows the section effect to be executed in the first variation section, and the “second” section shows the second variation section. The section effect to be executed is shown, the section effect to be executed in the third variation section is shown in the “third” column, and the section effect to be executed in the fourth variation section is shown in the “fourth” column. Directing is shown. In the figure, "1st N" in the "1st" to "4th" columns indicates execution of the 1st NR effect, "2nd N" indicates execution of the 2nd NR effect, and "development" indicates The development notice production is executed, and the white triangle symbol indicates the normal continuation production is executed. The black triangle symbols shown in the “first” to “fourth” columns do not display the continuous symbol combination through the reach-inspiring effect, but indicate the execution of the effect forming the reach.

  Further, in the column of “main fluctuation section”, the contents of effect after the section effect shown in the column corresponding to the main fluctuation section is executed are shown. For example, in the variation pattern P1, the variation content for deriving the deficit symbol combination is specified without forming a reach in the first variation section (=main variation section). For example, in the fluctuation pattern P5, the normal continuation effect is performed in the first fluctuation section, the reach is formed through the reach-inspiring effect in the second fluctuation section (=main fluctuation section), and then the SR effect is executed. Has been identified.

  The variation pattern P1 is an outlier variation pattern without reach. The variation pattern P2 can specify the variation content for performing the first NR effect (without SR effect). The fluctuation pattern P3 includes a fluctuation pattern P3a in which the second NR effect is performed in the main fluctuation section and the SR effect is not continuously performed, and a fluctuation pattern P3b in which the second NR effect is performed and the SR effect is continuously performed in the main fluctuation section. , Are included. In the variation pattern P7, a variation pattern P7a in which the second NR effect is performed and the SR effect is not continuously performed in the regular variation section, and a variation pattern P7b in which the second NR effect is performed and the SR effect is continuously performed in the regular variation section. , Are included. The fluctuation pattern P8 includes a fluctuation pattern P8a in which the second NR effect is performed in the main fluctuation section and the SR effect is not continuously performed, and a fluctuation pattern P8b in which the second NR effect is performed and the SR effect is continuously performed in the main fluctuation section. , Are included. The fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 have only a deviation fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation patterns P3 to P32 have a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern, respectively. It should be noted that the variation pattern P3a includes only a deviation variation pattern, and the variation pattern P3b includes a deviation variation pattern and a jackpot variation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern P33 includes only the big hit variation pattern.

According to an example of the variation pattern shown in the present embodiment, the following flow of effects is created.
When the first NR effect is executed in the first variation section, the situation where the deviation symbol combination is derived without developing into the SR effect (variation pattern P2) and the second continuation symbol combination are displayed to continue the special effect. The situation (variation patterns P7, P11, P14, P18, P19, P23, P26, P30, P31) can occur. When the second NR effect is executed in the first variation section, a situation in which a deviating symbol combination is derived without developing into the SR effect (variation pattern P3a), a situation in which the SR effect develops (variation pattern P3b), and A situation (variation patterns P8, P12, P15, P20, P24, P27, P32) in which two continuous symbol combinations are displayed and the special effect continues can occur. That is, there are a plurality of types of NR effects that are an example of the first notification effect, and the effect results derived in the current variation section differ depending on the type of the NR effect that is an example of the type of the first notification effect. In the present embodiment, the derivation of the outlying symbol combination, the development to the SR effect, and the display of the continuous symbol combination are examples of effect results.

  Then, according to the fluctuation patterns P1 to P33, when the first NR effect or the second NR effect is executed in the previous fluctuation section, the case where the second continuous symbol combination is displayed and the next fluctuation section is started, 2 There is a case where the continuous symbol combination is not displayed and the next variable section is not started. Therefore, the first NR information displayed during execution of the first NR effect and the second NR information displayed during execution of the second NR effect are information indicating that the next variation section may be executed. This is an example. On the other hand, according to the variation patterns P1 to P33, when the development notice production is executed in the previous variation section, the next variation section (unit variation) is always started although the continuous symbol combination is not displayed. There is. Therefore, the development start information and the development effect information displayed during the execution of the development notice effect are examples of information that definitely indicates that the next variation section is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the development notice effect are effects that notify information about the next unit variation, and are examples of a plurality of notification effects having different modes. The first NR effect and the second NR effect are examples of the first notification effect, and the development notice effect is an example of the second notification effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the first NR effect, the second NR effect, and the development notice effect are also examples of a plurality of suggestion effects having different modes. The first NR effect and the second NR effect are examples of the first suggestion effect, and the development notice effect is an example of the second suggestion effect. The first NR effect and the second NR effect are examples of effects that suggest execution of the next unit variation. The advance notice effect is an example of an effect that suggests the development of the effect.

  According to the fluctuation patterns P1 to P32, the normal continuation effect and the development notice effect can be executed in any of the fluctuation sections from the first to the third fluctuation sections. On the other hand, the first NR effect and the second NR effect can be executed in the first fluctuation section and the second fluctuation section, and are not executed in the third fluctuation section. Then, according to the variation patterns P1 to P32, when the first NR effect or the second NR effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, in the unit change after the predetermined unit change, the first NR effect or the second NR effect is performed. Is executed, and there is a case where the development notice production is executed. According to the variation patterns P1 to P32, when the development advance notice effect is executed in the predetermined unit change, the first NR effect and the second NR effect are not executed in the unit change after the predetermined unit change. Has been done. Furthermore, according to the variation patterns P1 to P32, when the development notice effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, the development notice effect is not executed in a unit change after the predetermined unit change. There is. Note that the normal continuous effect is executed in the third variation segment only in the variation pattern P33.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute either the first NR effect or the second NR effect in the first variation section and the second variation section, respectively. That is, the first NR effect and the second NR effect can be executed for each of a plurality of unit fluctuations. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the development notice effect can be executed only once in the first to third fluctuation sections. That is, the development notice effect can be executed by one unit change among a plurality of unit changes.

  The main control CPU42 performs the variation pattern determination lottery in the variation process (steps S208, S209, S214, S215) in the special symbol start process, and the number of the variation sections is 1 section (no special effect) <2 section <3 section In order of <4 sections, the variation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation degree for a specific event, the proportion in the case of a big jackpot is high in the total proportion of the total of the decision rate in the case of a jackpot and the decision rate in the case of a jackpot. do it. Further, the main control CPU42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery to determine the variation pattern so that the big hit expectation degree is higher when the development announcement effect is executed than when the development announcement effect is not executed. The main control CPU 42 determines the variation pattern by performing the variation pattern lottery in the order of the first NR effect <the second NR effect <SR effect so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher. The main control CPU 42 determines the variation pattern by performing the variation pattern lottery in the order of the first NR effect and the second NR effect <development notice effect so that the jackpot expectation becomes higher.

  Then, as described above, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect pattern based on the variation pattern identifiable from the variation start command by executing the effect game process, and executes the effect game based on the determined effect pattern. Thus, the effect device group including the effect display device EH is controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 51, when inputting a variation start command capable of identifying any of the variation patterns P1 to P33, executes the special effect with the effect contents defined in the identified variation pattern. Thus, the effect device group including the effect display device EH is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a production device group including the production display device EH so as to execute, for each variation period, the segment effect defined in the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command and the effect in the main variation interval. Control.

  Here, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the variation patterns P4, P9 to P12, and P21 to P32 that define the execution of the development notice production as the section production from the variation start command, a predetermined lottery (hereinafter referred to as development lottery). ) Is performed, and general effects (icon effect and mode effect) to be developed through the development notice effect are determined. When the icon effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the first option Gs1 and the third option Gs3 by a predetermined lottery as an option to be selected by the selection display. When the mode effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines either the second option Gs2 or the third option Gs3 by a predetermined lottery as an option to be selected by the selection display. The sub-control CPU 51 presents the choices Gs1 to Gs3 when executing the development notice effect in the predetermined variation section defined by the variation pattern, and performs the selection display in a mode of selecting the determined choice, The production device group including the production display device EH is controlled.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51, when the icon effect is determined as the general effect to be developed through the development notice effect, so that the icon Gi displayed in the icon area R3 is promoted to the icon Gi3, the effect display device EH. To control. Note that the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the icon Gi3 when the icon Gi3 is already displayed in the icon area R3 at the start of the development notice effect. In addition, when the mode effect is determined as the general effect to be developed through the development notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 promotes the effect mode EM to the effect mode EM3 and displays the mode information corresponding to the effect mode EM3. Thus, the effect display device EH is controlled. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 does not change the effect mode EM if it has already stayed in the effect mode EM3 at the start of the development notice effect.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special effect, in the first change section, from the start of the variable display of the effect symbols in all columns to the time when the reach-inspiring effect is performed, the normal continuous effect, the first NR effect, and the It is difficult to specify which of the second NR effects the section effect will develop. Therefore, in the first fluctuation section, it is possible to make the player interested in which section effect will be provided until the reach-inspiring effect is performed. Then, when the reach is not formed as the section effect in the first fluctuation section and the normal continuous effect is executed, it can be recognized that the next fluctuation section is executed.

  On the other hand, when the reach is formed in the first fluctuation section, either the first NR effect or the second NR effect is executed. When the first NR effect is executed in the first variation section, it is possible to specify that the outlying symbol combination is derived or the second continuous symbol combination is displayed as the effect result of the first NR effect. When the 2nd NR effect is executed in the first variation section, as the effect result of the 2nd NR effect, an outlying symbol combination is derived, an SR effect is developed, or a second continuous symbol combination is displayed. Can be specified. In this way, in the special effect, even when the reach effect is executed, the second continuation symbol combination is displayed, and the special effect may continue. Therefore, in the special effect, it is possible to make the player expect that a higher jackpot expectation degree can be specified by increasing the number of varying sections.

  In the special effect, even if the NR effect is executed in the first fluctuation section, the first NR effect or the second NR effect can be executed in the second fluctuation section. Therefore, even in the second variation section, it is possible to give the player the same interest as in the first variation section. It should be noted that the first NR effect and the second NR effect are not executed in the third variation section. In other words, in a situation where the third variation section is the main variation section, in the third variation section, the reach is formed through the reach-inspiring effect, and the SR effect is executed without passing through any NR effect. It suppresses excessive production.

  Further, in the special effect, the development notice effect can be executed in any of the first to third fluctuation sections. Since the development notice production is executed without passing through the “reach-inspiring production” like the other section productions, the player can be surprised. When the development notice production is executed in the first or second variation section, the next variation section is always executed, so that the player's expectation is higher than that of the NR production in which the special production may not continue. Can be greatly improved. Further, the development notice production is highly rare even from the viewpoint that it can be executed only once through one special production, and the interest of the player can be effectively improved. Further, the development notice production is also a production that triggers the development of the general production, and the development of the general production makes it possible to specify a higher jackpot expectation degree and the higher the number of variable sections. By being able to specify the jackpot expectation, it is possible to make the player have a composite expectation.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the NR effect that is an example of the first notification effect and the development notice effect that is an example of the second notification effect, the player notifies the development notice effect that the next unit fluctuation is fixed. Have strong expectations for. After that, since the NR effect and the development notice effect may be executed after the NR effect is executed, the special effect can be continuously enjoyed. On the other hand, since the NR effect and the development notifying effect are not executed after the development notifying effect is executed, it is possible to concentrate on an event (effect, etc.) other than these section effects. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) In particular, since the development notice production has a higher jackpot expectation than the first and second NR productions, if the NR production is repeatedly executed even after the development notice production is executed, it is delayed as a special production. Therefore, the player's interest may be lowered. In the present embodiment, after the development notice production is executed, the special production is continued by the normal continuation production, and the player can recognize the change in the jackpot expectation degree by focusing on the increase in the number of sections.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, the effect result derived by the unit variation of this time, that is, the progress of the special effect may change according to the type of the NR effect that is an example of the first notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to change the course of the special effect and improve the player's interest.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, the NR effect, which is an example of the first notification effect, and the development notice effect, which is an example of the second notification effect, can appear in any unit fluctuation. , It is possible to make the player assume various patterns and improve their interest.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, the options Gs1 to Gs3 are presented as an example of the specific effect along with the execution of the development notice effect that is an example of the second notification effect, and the development of the general effect is suggested. There is a case. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a multifaceted sense of expectation that is not merely the continuation of special effects.

(6) According to the present embodiment, in the special effect, it can be expected that unit fluctuation (re-fluctuation effect) increases.
(7) According to the present embodiment, the general effect that suggests the development by the development notice effect includes the icon effect that is an example of the first general effect. Since it is possible to specify that the degree of expectation for a big hit is high, the development of the icon effect can improve the interest in the advance notice effect for the player who expects a big hit.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, the general effect which suggests the development by the advance notice effect includes the mode effect which is an example of the second general effect. Since the development of the mode production can specify that the big hit expectation degree is high, it is possible to improve the interest of the development notice production for the player who expects the big hit.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, in the NR effect that is an example of the first suggestive effect and the development notice effect that is an example of the second suggestive effect, the player selects options Gs1 to Gs3 as an example of the specific effect. I have strong expectations for the development announcement production that will be accompanied by the presentation. After that, since the NR effect and the development notice effect may be executed after the NR effect is executed, the special effect can be continuously enjoyed. On the other hand, since the NR effect and the development notifying effect are not executed after the development notifying effect is executed, it is possible to concentrate on an event (effect, etc.) other than these section effects. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) According to the present embodiment, with the NR effect that is an example of the first notification effect and the development notice effect that is an example of the second notification effect, the player notifies the development notice effect that the next unit fluctuation is determined. Have strong expectations for. In addition, since the NR effect can be repeatedly executed with a plurality of unit fluctuations, the player's expectation can be continuously increased, while the development notice effect is executed only once with a unit fluctuation. Although not obtained, the expectation of the player can be dramatically increased because the next unit fluctuation is fixed. Further, since the development notice production is not repeatedly executed, it is possible to relatively increase the rarity of the development notice production and increase the joy when the development notice production appears. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (11) According to the present embodiment, in the NR effect that is an example of the first suggestive effect and the development notice effect that is an example of the second suggestive effect, the player selects options Gs1 to Gs3 as an example of the specific effect. I have strong expectations for the development announcement production that will be accompanied by the presentation. In addition, since the NR effect can be repeatedly executed with a plurality of unit fluctuations, the player's expectation can be continuously increased, while the development notice effect is executed only once with a unit fluctuation. Although not obtained, since the choices Gs1 to Gs3 are presented, the player's expectation can be dramatically increased. In addition, since the development notice production is not repeatedly executed, the rarity of the development notice production can be relatively increased, and the joy when the development notice production appears can be increased. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (12) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that either the icon effect or the mode effect is developed when the third option Gs3 is selected in the development notice effect, but specifically, which effect is used. It is not possible to specify whether or not will be developed. Therefore, as compared with the configuration including only the first option Gs1 and the second option Gs2, the interest of the development notice effect can be improved.

  This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the following description, the configuration different from that of the present embodiment will be described in detail, while the description of the configuration similar to that of the present embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the options Gs1 to Gs3 presented in the development preview effect are associated with the development of the icon effect and the mode effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to or instead of the icon effect and the mode effect. , Developments of general effects different from these may be associated.

  In the present embodiment, the general effects may include those that are not associated with the options presented in the development notice effect as effects to be developed. For example, in the general effect, special information is presented upon the establishment of the special condition, the special effect corresponding to the special information is executed, and the presentation of the special information is ended in association with the execution of the special effect. Should be included. In the present modified example, the special condition may be, for example, that a predetermined lottery to be performed when a fluctuation start command is input, and that a fluctuation game with fluctuation contents including special effects is suspended. You may. Whether or not the fluctuating game of the fluctuating content including the special effect is put on hold can be specified by the fluctuating pattern that can be specified from the prefetch command. The special effect may include at least the development notice effect shown in the present embodiment.

  In the present modification, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a stock icon different from the icon Gi as an example of special information when the special condition is satisfied. Then, when it comes time to start the special effect, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a state in which the stock icon is consumed (digested or used) as a moving image or the like, and controls the effect display device EH to execute the special effect. Control the production device group including. That is, in this modified example, the display of the stock icon allows the player to recognize as if the execution of the special effect is currently stocked. Then, in this modified example, it is preferable that the advance notice presentation does not suggest execution or development of the third general presentation. That is, in the development notice production, it is preferable not to present the option corresponding to the third general production.

  According to this modification, when the special information is presented on the effect display device EH, it is possible to expect the development notice effect to be executed. In this modified example, after the development notice production, the third general production is newly executed, the stock icon is additionally displayed, and the production contents are not developed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the relationship between the development notice production and the third general production from becoming difficult for the player to understand.

  In the present embodiment, the prefetching system effect can be executed only in the normal state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in the first advantageous state or in the second advantageous state. It may be. In addition, the look-ahead type effect may be executable for the second special game that is being held, in addition to or instead of the first special game that is being held.

  In the present embodiment, the development notice effect, which is an example of the second notification effect and the second suggestion effect, is an effect that can definitely specify the execution of the next unit variation, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be an effect that suggests execution of a unit change. That is, even if the development notice production is executed, the next unit fluctuation may not be executed in some cases. In this case, the options presented in the development notice production may include those associated with continuation of the special production.

  In the present embodiment, the second notification effect and the second suggestion effect are the development notice effects that suggest the development of the general effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a normal continuation effect, or another effect. May be

  In the present embodiment, the first NR effect can be executed in the first and second fluctuation sections, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in the first to third fluctuation sections. It may be executable in the first to fourth fluctuation sections. That is, the fluctuation sections in which the NR effects can be executed are not limited to the first and second fluctuation sections.

  In the present embodiment, the development notice production is configured to be executable in the first to third variation sections, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in the first to fourth variation sections. Good. That is, the variation section in which the development notice effect can be executed is not limited to the first to third variation sections.

  In the present embodiment, the development notice effect is executed regardless of the type of the icon Gi being displayed in the icon region R3 and the effect mode EM being in the stay, but the invention is not limited to this, and the type of the icon Gi and The mode of the development notice effect may be changed according to one or both of the effect modes EM. For example, when the icon Gi3 is being displayed in the icon area R3 and the player is staying in any one of the effect modes EM1 and EM2, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the mode effect as a general effect to be developed through the advance notice effect. Good to decide. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is displaying any of the icons Gi1 and Gi2 in the icon area R3 and is in the effect mode EM3, the sub-control CPU 51 uses the icon effect as a general effect to be developed through the development notice effect. Good to decide. When the icon Gi3 is being displayed in the icon area R3 and the player is staying in the effect mode EM3, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first NR effect, the second NR effect, or the normal continuous effect instead of the development notice effect. You may let me. According to this modification, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the icon presentation and the mode presentation are not substantially developed even though the development announcement presentation is executed.

In the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed as the section effects may include an operation effect that executes a predetermined effect triggered by the operation of the operation means (an effect button, for example).
In the present embodiment, the three end conditions from the first to the third are defined as the end conditions of the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the three end conditions is provided. Good. For example, when only the first end condition is provided, the number of operations may be different or the same depending on the type of the big hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, the electric support state is always given, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric support state may not be given depending on the type of the big hit symbol.
In the present embodiment, the high-probability state is given according to the presence or absence of the V winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, the presence or absence of the high-probability state is set in the big hit symbol, and the high-probability state is given. When a symbol is selected, a high-probability state may be given after the jackpot game is over.

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

In the present embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
In the present embodiment, the function of the sub control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a sound board that specially controls the speaker SP. An integrated board for controlling the board group may be further provided. The sub control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The technical idea that can be understood from the present embodiment and the modified examples will be described.
(1) The larger the unit fluctuation, the higher the jackpot expectation.
(2) The general effect may include a first general effect that changes the display mode of the pending image indicating the pending variable game to a specific display mode.

  (3) The effect control means is configured to be able to set an effect mode, and when a predetermined effect mode is being set, executes a predetermined effect in a mode according to the effect mode being set. It is preferable that the general effect includes a second general effect, and the second general effect is the predetermined effect whose aspect changes according to the effect mode being set.

  (4) Special information is presented to the general effect upon the establishment of a special condition, the special effect corresponding to the special information is executed, and the presentation of the special information is ended in association with the execution of the special effect. It is preferable that the third general effect to be performed is included.

  (5) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a special lottery, the game execution machine is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Executable effects include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuation, information regarding the next unit fluctuation. A plurality of notification effects that are different in form from each other, and the plurality of notification effects include a first notification effect and a second notification effect, and the first notification When the effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, in the unit change after the predetermined unit change, a case where the first notification effect is executed and a case where the second notification effect is executed, Therefore, when the second notification effect is executed in a predetermined unit fluctuation, neither the first notification effect nor the second notification effect is executed in a unit fluctuation after the predetermined unit fluctuation. The first notification effect is an effect for notifying information indicating that the next unit fluctuation may be executed, and the second notification effect is executed the next unit fluctuation. It is good that it is an effect that informs information that definitely indicates that.

  (6) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a special lottery, the game execution machine is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means controlling the effect execution means, wherein the effect execution means is provided. Executable effects include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during the execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuation, execution of the next unit fluctuation. A plurality of suggestive effects that are different from each other and can be executed, and the plurality of suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect. When the effect is executed in a predetermined unit fluctuation, in the unit fluctuation after the predetermined unit fluctuation, the first suggestive effect is executed and the second suggestive effect is executed, Therefore, when the second suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, neither the first suggestion effect nor the second suggestion effect is executed in a unit change after the predetermined unit change. And the first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is the specific effect. It is good that it is a performance that is executed along with it.

  (7) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a special lottery, the game execution machine is provided with a production execution means capable of executing production, and production control means for controlling the production execution means. Executable effects include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during the execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuations, a plurality of modes different from each other are included. Of the plurality of suggestive effects, the first suggestive effect of suggesting the execution of the next unit variation and the second suggestive effect of suggesting the development of the effect are included. When the first suggestive effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, the unit suggestive effect is executed and the second suggestive effect is executed in a unit change after the predetermined unit change. In some cases, when the second suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined unit change, in the unit change after the predetermined unit change, both of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are performed. It is designed not to be executed, the first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is It is good that it is an effect that is executed with a specific effect.

  (8) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a special lottery, a production execution means capable of executing production and production control means for controlling the production execution means are provided, and the production execution means is provided. Executable effects include a special effect including a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during execution of one fluctuation game, and in the unit fluctuation, information regarding the next unit fluctuation. A plurality of notification effects different from each other can be executed, and the plurality of notification effects include a first notification effect and a second notification effect, and the first notification While the effect can be executed by a plurality of unit changes, the second notification effect can be executed by a unit change of a plurality of unit changes, and the first notification effect is , An effect for notifying information indicating that the next unit fluctuation may be executed, and the second notification effect is an effect for notifying information definitely indicating that the next unit fluctuation will be executed. Is good.

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Claims (5)

In the gaming machine that can execute the variable game based on the result of the special lottery,
Production execution means capable of executing production,
And a production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include a special effect configured to include a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during the execution of one fluctuation game,
In the unit change, it is possible to execute a plurality of suggestive effects that suggest the execution of the next unit change, and the different suggestive effects may be executed, and the plurality of suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect and a first suggestive effect. 2 suggestive effects are included,
The first suggestive effect can be executed by a plurality of unit fluctuations, respectively, while the second suggestive effect can be executed by a unit fluctuation of a plurality of unit fluctuations.
The first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is executed with the specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by being a production. On a gaming machine that can execute a variable game based on the result of a special lottery,
Production execution means capable of executing production,
And a production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effects that can be executed by the effect executing means include a special effect configured to include a plurality of unit fluctuations accompanied by variable display of symbols during the execution of one fluctuation game,
In the unit variation, it is possible to execute a plurality of suggestive effects having different modes, and the plurality of suggestive effects suggest a first suggestive effect that suggests execution of the next unit change and a development of the effect. The second suggestive production is included,
The first suggestive effect can be executed by a plurality of unit fluctuations, respectively, while the second suggestive effect can be executed by a unit fluctuation of a plurality of unit fluctuations.
The first suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed without a specific effect different from the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect is executed with the specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by being a production.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein there are a plurality of types of the first suggestive effect, and an effect result derived by the current unit variation is different depending on the type of the first suggestive effect.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second suggestion effect can be executed in any of the plurality of unit fluctuations. General effects are included in the effects executed by the effect executing means,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second suggestive effect is an effect accompanied by the specific effect, and the specific effect is an effect that suggests development of the general effect. Machine.