JP2020078436A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a player.SOLUTION: In performance execution means (for example, a speaker), during the first period, a prescribed performance (for example, output of music) is performed according to a mode selected based on operation of operation means (for example, a performance button), and during the second period after the end of the first period, the prescribed performance is performed according to the mode selected during the first period, but in the second period, a mode of the prescribed performance cannot be selected based on operation of the operation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with a plurality of rendering modes to change the aspect of the rendering such as a variable game and improve the interest of the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-148959, A

However, in the conventional game machine, it is expected that the player's interest will be improved by further devising the mode of production.
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 includes an operation unit configured to perform a predetermined operation, an effect execution unit that executes an effect, and an effect control unit that controls execution of the effect, and in the effect execution unit, , A predetermined effect is performed according to the mode selected based on the operation of the operation means during the first period, and a mode selected during the second period and the first period after the end of the first period. The gist is that the predetermined effect is performed in accordance with the above, and the aspect of the predetermined effect cannot be selected based on the operation of the operation means in the second period.

  It is preferable that the above-mentioned gaming machine includes state control means for performing at least control regarding an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the first period and the second period are periods when the advantageous state is set.

  The gaming machine is provided with a mode control means for controlling an effect mode, and is controlled to the first effect mode of the effect modes in the first period, and is the second effect mode of the effect modes in the second period. Should be controlled by.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect execution means is configured to include at least one of a display means for performing display effect, a sound means for effecting voice effect, and a light emitting means for effecting light emission effect, and the predetermined period in the first period. The effect and the predetermined effect in the second period may be effects performed by the same effect executing means.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the first period and the second period are periods when the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the advantageous state is that when an end condition is satisfied before a specific time arrives, While ending with the arrival of the specific time, when the end condition is not satisfied by the arrival of the specific time, it continues without ending with the arrival of the specific time, and the advantageous state continues. When the advantageous condition is satisfied, the advantageous state ends when the ending condition is satisfied, and the second period is a period when the advantageous state continues.

  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. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of production mode. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the concrete execution mode of the production in a 2nd advantageous production mode, (d)-(i) is a concrete production of the special production mode. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of an execution mode. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a production pattern. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of the execution mode of an effect design fluctuation game.

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 an effect button BT as an example of an operating unit configured to allow a player to perform a predetermined operation. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate it while playing a game. The operation unit is not limited to the button type, and may be a lever type or a touch sensor type, and a predetermined display device may function as a touch panel type operation unit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting unit that performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting 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 voice unit that performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a 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. For example, the information display device 13 is provided on the game board YB at a position visible to the player.

  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 variation games.

  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 a display unit that performs an effect of displaying a predetermined character or an image imitating a character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). 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 present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA are effect devices that are an example of effect means that execute effects, and effect device groups that are an example of effect execution means that execute effects by these. Is configured. 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 (shown in 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 normal game hold condition may be satisfied, but the prize ball payout condition 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 R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 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 R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left region R1 of 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 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 R2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side region R2 of the game region YBa, that is, when a so-called "right hit" is made, the game ball is the second special start winning opening 16, large. The player can enter the winning opening 18 and the normal starting 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 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as a state in which the game ball entry rates into the second special start winning opening 16 are 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. In the present embodiment, the second advantageous state is an example of the first state, and the first advantageous state is an example of the second state having a higher jackpot probability than the first state. That is, the first state and the second state have different degrees of advantage for the player. Further, it can be said that the profit state of the advantageous person is different from the game state. 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 distribution 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 to flow into or cannot flow into the specific passage 20b, and the second time Ta2 is such that the game ball flows into the specific passage 20b. It is a length of time that is easy to do (for example, 5 seconds).

  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.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the variation game of the operation count (100th) is executed is an example of the specific timing. Then, the electric power support state, which is an example of the advantageous state, ends when the specific time comes, when the falling lottery is won as an example of the ending condition before the specific time arrives. On the other hand, the electric power support state continues without being terminated by the arrival of the specific time when the falling lottery is not won before the specific time arrives. When the electric power support state continues even after the specific time comes, the electric power support state ends when the falling lottery is won.

  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. The effect symbol variation game is an example of a variation game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, 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. 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 effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as SR effect) having a higher jackpot expectation than the NR effect.

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 in which information can be read and information cannot be written (hereinafter, referred to as main control ROM 43) 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 capable of generating a software random number by the random number generation process performed by the main control CPU 42. Note that 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 the 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 pending number stored in the main control RWM44 is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not 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 main control RWM 44 is in the high-probability state when the high-probability flag is set, and determines that the main-control RWM 44 is in the low-probability state when the high-probability flag is not set. 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 the 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 proceeds 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. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process to perform the special lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting opening. Is configured.

  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.

  When the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, 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, and the specific variable member 21. To operate. On the other hand, the main control CPU42, when it is a big hit game based on the symbol ZC, controls the specific solenoid SL3 by using the opening control data for the second operation pattern in the specific round game to operate the specific variable member 21. 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 the V winning flag in the main control RWM 44 as information that can specify the occurrence of the V winning. The main control CPU 42 can specify whether or not a V winning has occurred during the big hit game, depending on whether or not the V winning flag has been 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 erases 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 erases 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. The main control CPU 42 of the present embodiment constitutes an example of a state control means for performing at least control regarding an electric support state which is an example of a game state advantageous to the player.

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 for 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. In this way, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect mode for the big hit game during the big hit game.

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 and the speaker SP 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. The control for selecting the effect pattern of the effect game will be described later. When the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a big hit symbol combination when the big hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. 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, the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of effect modes. In each effect mode, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of mode information that can specify the effect mode in which the user is staying. The images displayed as the mode information are, for example, a background image G1 showing the background of characters and the like, a character image G2 showing characters (character strings), and the like (see FIGS. 11A to 11F).

  The plurality of effect modes include a normal effect mode MN, a first advantageous effect mode MS1, a second advantageous effect mode MS2, and a special effect mode MT. The normal effect mode MN can stay only in the normal state (without low-probability electric power support). The normal effect mode MN is a so-called "low-accuracy confirmed" effect mode. The first advantageous effect mode MS1 and the second advantageous effect mode MS2 are effect modes in which the user can stay in the first advantageous state (with high-probability electric power support) and the second advantageous state (with low-probability electric power support). Advantageous effect modes MS1 and MS2 are effect modes in which it is concealed whether or not it is in the high probability state. Specifically, the first advantageous effect mode MS1 is an effect mode in which, when a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as "first hit") in a normal state, the player can stay in an advantageous state after the end of the big hit game. The second advantageous effect mode MS2 is an effect mode in which, when a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a "continuous chan") occurs in any of the advantageous states, the player can stay in the advantageous state after the big hit game ends. Further, the special effect mode MT is an effect mode in which the player can stay only when the first advantageous state (with high-precision electric power support) continues in the 101st and subsequent effect games after the end of the big hit game. The special effect mode MT is a so-called “high-accuracy confirmed” effect mode. In the present embodiment, the second advantageous effect mode MS2 is an example of a first effect mode, and the special effect mode MT is an example of a second effect mode that shifts after the end of the first effect mode.

Next, the mode transition process will be described.
The mode shift process is a process for shifting the effect mode. The sub-control CPU 51 sets a mode flag in the sub-control RWM 53 as information capable of specifying the production mode in which the user is staying. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current effect mode by referring to the value of the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode by updating the value of the mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 constitutes an example of a mode control unit that controls the effect mode by executing the mode transition process.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 51, when the big hit game based on the first hit ends, when the V winning occurs during a specific round game, and when the V winning does not occur. Also shifts to the first advantageous effect mode MS1. The sub-control CPU 51, when the big hit game based on the big hits that are consecutive chan ends, whether the V prize is generated during a specific round game or the V prize is not generated, the second Shift to the advantageous effect mode MS2. When the sub-control CPU 51 is controlling to one of the advantageous effect modes MS1 and MS2, if the continuation condition of the electric support state is satisfied, the next effect game (101st effect game) is changed to the special effect mode MT. Move. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlling to any of the advantageous effect modes MS1 and MS2 and the first end condition or the second end condition of the electric support state is satisfied, the next effect game (101st effect) Game) to the normal effect mode MN. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts from the next effect game to the normal effect mode MN when the third ending condition of the electric support state is satisfied while controlling the special effect mode MT.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the background image G1 displayed on the effect display device EH during the stay in the first advantageous effect mode MS1 includes the 0th background image G10. While staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, the background image G1 displayed on the effect display device EH includes a first background image G11, a second background image G12 (not shown), and a third background image G13 (not shown). Is included. While staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, in the effect display device EH, the background image G11 is looped in the order of the first background image G11→second background image G12→third background image G13→first background image G11. ~ G13 are switched and displayed every predetermined time. On the other hand, while staying in the special effect mode MT, the background image G1 displayed on the effect display device EH includes the fourth background image G14, the fifth background image G15, and the sixth background image G16. During the stay in the special effect mode MT, the effect display device EH displays the background image fixed to any one of the background images G14 to G16. Each background image G1 including the background images G11 to G16 becomes non-display by displaying the background image as the specific effect when the specific effect (reach effect as an example) is executed in the effect game. .

  Here, the background images G11 and G14 include the same image of the same character A (cat as an example) as an example of the relevance information (relevance element) that allows a certain relevance to be recognized among a plurality of effects. The background images G12 and G15 include the same image of the same character B (dog as an example) as an example of the association information. The background images G13 and G16 include the same image of the same character C (bear as an example) as an example of the association information. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the relevance information is the same image of the same character, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the relevance information may be images of the same character but with different poses and clothes, and the portrait of the warlord. And an image that allows a certain degree of association to be recognized, such as the relationship with the battlefield where the warlord has won.

Next, the background display process will be described.
The background display process is a process for controlling the effect display device EH so as to display the background image G1 during execution of the effect game according to the effect mode in which the user is staying. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the background image is an example of the special effect and the second effect. The type of background image to be displayed is an example of the aspect of the special effect and the second effect.

  The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image G1 and the character image G2 for the normal effect mode MN while the user is in the normal effect mode MN and the specific effect is not being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the 0th background image G10 and the character image G2 for the first advantageous effect mode MS1 while the user is staying in the first advantageous effect mode MS1 and not executing the specific effect. Control the device EH.

  The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the character image G2 for the second advantageous effect mode MS2 while the user is staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2 and the specific effect is not being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 is in the second advantageous effect mode MS2 and is not performing the specific effect, and the first background image G11→the second background image G12→the third background image G13→the first background image G11. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to sequentially loop and display the background images G11 to G13 by switching them every predetermined time. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the background images G11 to G13 regardless of the effect flag which is an example of effect information stored in the sub-control RWM 53. As will be described later in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to select a mode of a predetermined effect (a mode of voice effect as an example) by a selection operation using the effect button BT while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2. ing. The mode of the selectable audio effect here is, for example, the type of music. The effect flag is information capable of specifying the aspect of the predetermined effect selected in the second advantageous effect mode MS2. The effect flags include a first effect flag, a second effect flag, and a third effect flag, and it is possible to specify that different modes are being selected. As described above, in the first period of staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, the type of the background image displayed on the effect display device EH depends on the mode of the predetermined effect selected based on the operation of the effect button BT. It does not differ (change).

  The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the character image G2 for the special effect mode MT while the user is staying in the special effect mode MT and not executing the specific effect. The sub-control CPU 51 is in the special effect mode MT via the second advantageous effect mode MS2 and is not executing the specific effect, and the effect flag set in the sub-control RWM53 of the background images G14 to G16. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the background image according to the. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 displays the fourth background image G14 when the first effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the fifth background image G15 when the second effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the sixth background image G16 when the third effect flag is set. In this embodiment, since the effect flag is not rewritten during the stay in the special effect mode MT, the background image displayed on the effect display device EH is fixed. As described above, in the second period of staying in the special effect mode MT, the background image displayed on the effect display device EH is displayed in accordance with the mode of the predetermined effect selected in the first period based on the operation of the effect button BT. Different types.

  The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image G14 while the user is in the special effect mode MT via the first advantageous effect mode MS1 and the specific effect is not being executed. . Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a background image different from the background images G14 to G16 during the stay in the special effect mode MT via the first advantageous effect mode MS1 and the non-execution of the specific effect. The configuration may be adopted, or the player may select a background image by operating the effect button BT when shifting to the special effect mode MT.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to change the mode of the predetermined effect by a selection operation using the effect button BT while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2. .. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a sound effect performed by the speaker SP during execution of a variable game is set as a predetermined effect that can be changed by a selection operation, and a music piece is set as a mode that can be changed by a selection operation.

  In the present embodiment, while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, the music that can be output from the speaker SP includes the first music MU1, the second music MU2, and the third music MU3. While staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, in the speaker SP, each time the selection operation using the effect button BT is performed in the predetermined selection acceptance period, the first music MU1→the second music MU2→the third music MU3→ The music pieces MU1 to MU3 are switched and output so as to loop in the order of the first music piece MU1. Note that, in the effect display device EH, an operation reception image G4 indicating a character string of “Change music with button” is displayed as an example of information indicating that a music selection operation can be received during the selection reception period. On the effect display device EH, a music image G5 indicating a character string of "Xth music is being selected" is displayed as an example of information indicating a music being reproduced (selected). On the other hand, while staying in the special effect mode MT, the music that can be output from the speaker SP includes the fourth music MU4, the fifth music MU5, and the sixth music MU6. While staying in the special effect mode MT, the speaker SP fixes and outputs any one of the music pieces MU4 to MU6. Note that the musical pieces MU1 to MU6 are not output when a specific effect (reach effect as an example) is executed in the effect game by outputting a sound as the specific effect.

  The musical pieces MU1 and MU4 include the same melody (melody) with the same character A as the subject (theme), as an example of the above-described association information (relevance element). The musical pieces MU2 and MU5 include the same melody with the same character B as the subject, as an example of relevance information. The musical pieces MU3 and MU6 include the same melody with the same character C as the subject, as an example of the association information. In the present embodiment, an example in which the same melody with the same character as the subject is used as the relevance information is shown. However, the relevance information is not limited to this, but songs with different arrangements (arrangements) have the same character as the subject. The music may have different melody. In the present embodiment, the first music MU1 and the fourth music MU4 are the same music, the second music MU2 and the fifth music MU5 are the same music, and the third music MU3 and the sixth music MU6 are the same music. It's the same song.

Next, the effect mode selection process will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 sets a selection acceptance period during which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted while the user is in the second advantageous effect mode MS2 and the specific effect is not being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 switches the mode of a predetermined effect each time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT during the selection acceptance period. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment, in the selection acceptance period, every time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, in the order of the first effect flag→the second effect flag→the third effect flag→the first effect flag. , Updates the effect flag set in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the predetermined effect in the effect mode corresponding to the effect flag that has been set.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 51 in the present embodiment controls the speaker SP so as to output (reproduce) the music corresponding to the set effect flag. Specifically, when the first effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes a loop output (reproduction) of the first music MU1 during non-execution of the specific effect. When the second effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the second music MU2 to be loop-output during the non-execution of the specific effect. When the third effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the third music MU3 to be loop-output while the specific effect is not being executed. As described above, in the speaker SP which constitutes an example of the effect executing means, the predetermined effect and the first effect are generated according to the mode based on the operation of the effect button BT while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2 (during the first period). A voice effect (output of music), which is an example of an effect, is performed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the first period is a period after the jackpot game ends and until the 100-time variable game ends, and is a period in which the electric support state continues at least.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the special effect mode MT, and executes the predetermined effect in a mode in which the specific effect is not being executed or being selected. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output (reproduce) the music corresponding to the effect flag set in the sub-control RWM 53. More specifically, when the first effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the fourth music MU4 to be looped out (reproduced) while the specific effect is not being executed. When the second effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the fifth music MU5 to be loop-output during the non-execution of the specific effect. When the third effect flag is set, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the sixth music MU6 to loop out while the specific effect is not being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 does not set the selection acceptance period while staying in the special effect mode MT. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 cannot change the mode of the predetermined effect by the selection operation of the player while staying in the special effect mode MT. As described above, in the present embodiment, during the period of the special effect mode MT which is an example of the second period, the aspect of the predetermined effect cannot be selected based on the operation of the effect button BT. In the present embodiment, the second period is a period in which the electric power support state, which is an example of the advantageous state, continues even after the end of the big hit game and the arrival of the specific time (100th variation game). That is, both the first period and the second period are periods in which the advantageous state is achieved. In addition, the second period is a period in which it is more likely to be the first advantageous state, which is an example of the second state, as compared with the first period, and is also a period in which the first advantageous state is determined. is there. Then, the predetermined effect in the first period (sound effect as an example) and the predetermined effect in the second period (sound effect as an example) can be said to be effects executed by the same effect execution means (speaker SP as an example). .

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a reach effect, which is an example of a special effect and a second effect, with the effect contents according to the effect mode during the stay.
As shown in FIG. 12, the variation patterns selectable by the main control CPU 42 include variation patterns MP1 to MP5. The fluctuation pattern MP1 is a deviation fluctuation pattern without reach, the fluctuation patterns MP2 and MP4 are deviation fluctuation patterns with reach, and the fluctuation patterns MP3 and MP5 are jackpot fluctuation patterns with reach. The fluctuation patterns MP2 and MP3 can specify the fluctuation contents including the NR effect. The fluctuation patterns MP4 and MP5 can specify the fluctuation contents including the SR effect. Note that in the present embodiment, the variation time Th1 of the variation pattern MP1<the variation time Th2 of the variation patterns MP2 and MP3<the variation time Th3 of the variation patterns MP4 and MP5 is the longest variation time.

  The effect patterns include effect patterns EP10, EP20 to EP23, and EP30 to EP33. In the effect pattern EP10, effect contents for deriving out-of-match symbol combinations if the reach is not formed during execution of the effect game are defined. In the effect patterns EP20 and EP30, during the execution of the effect game, a character X different from the characters A to C is made to appear, the reach effect is executed, and finally, the effect contents for deriving the symbol combination of the deviation or the big hit are determined. ing. In the effect patterns EP21 and EP31, effect contents for deciding a symbol combination of causing the character A to appear and executing the reach effect during the execution of the effect game, and finally deriving a symbol combination of the deviation or the big hit are defined (FIG. 11(g. )reference). In the effect patterns EP22 and EP32, effect contents for defining the character B to appear during the execution of the effect game to execute the reach effect, and finally deriving the symbol combination of the deviant or the big hit are defined (FIG. 11(h )reference). In the effect patterns EP23 and EP33, effect contents are defined in which the character C appears and the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, and finally, the symbol combination of the deviation or the big hit is derived (FIG. 11(i. )reference).

  The reach effect specified by the effect patterns EP21 and EP31 is performed by displaying the same image of the same character A as an example of the above-described relationship information (relevance element). The reach effect specified by the effect patterns EP22 and EP32 is performed by displaying the same image of the same character B as an example of the relevance information (relevance element). The reach effect specified by the effect patterns EP23 and EP33 is performed by displaying the same image of the same character C as an example of the relevance information (relevance element).

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the voice effect for outputting the music pieces MU1, MU4, the display effect for displaying the background images G11, G14, and the reach effect based on the effect patterns EP21, EP31 have a common relation. The effect includes "character A" as the sex information. The voice effect for outputting the music pieces MU2, MU5, the display effect for displaying the background images G12, G15, and the reach effect based on the effect patterns EP22, EP32 are effects including the "character B" as common relevance information. .. The voice effect for outputting the music pieces MU3, MU6, the display effect for displaying the background images G13, G16, and the reach effect based on the effect patterns EP23, EP33 are effects including the "character C" as common relevance information. .. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when various effects are executed, the player recognizes the various effects as related effects by recognizing the related information (character as an example). You can

Next, the effect pattern selection process will be described.
The effect pattern selection process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 51 when a variation start command is input, and is a process for determining an effect pattern (effect content).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP10 when the change pattern MP1 can be specified from the change start command regardless of which effect mode the user is staying in. The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP20 when it is staying in any one of the effect modes MN, MS1, MS2 and when it is possible to specify any of the change patterns MP2, MP3 from the change start command. .. When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the special effect mode MT and is able to specify any of the change patterns MP2 and MP3 from the change start command, the sub-control RWM 53 of the effect patterns EP21 to EP23 is set. An effect pattern is selected according to the effect flag that is set. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP21 when the first effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP22 when the second effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP23 when the third effect flag is set.

  The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP30 when the player is staying in any of the effect modes MN, MS1, MS2 and can specify any of the change patterns MP4, MP5 from the change start command. . When the sub-control CPU 51 is in the special effect mode MT and is able to specify any of the change patterns MP4 and MP5 from the change start command, the sub-control RWM 53 of the effect patterns EP31 to EP33 is set. An effect pattern is selected according to the effect flag that is set. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP31 when the first effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP32 when the second effect flag is set. The sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern EP33 when the third effect flag is set.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game with the effect contents defined in the selected effect pattern. With such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the specific effect (NR effect and SR effect) is executed in the effect pattern (effect content) according to the effect mode in which the player is staying. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the change patterns MP3 and MP4 are determined while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, a predetermined effect mode (kind of music as an example) being selected by the operation of the effect button BT is selected. The NR effect based on the same effect pattern EP20 is executed regardless. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation patterns MP5 and MP6 are determined while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, a predetermined effect mode (kind of music as an example) being selected by the operation of the effect button BT is selected. The SR effect based on the same effect pattern EP30 is executed regardless of this. That is, when the player is staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, effect information is set from a plurality of effect information (effect flag as an example) based on the operation of the effect button BT, and which effect information is set. Even in the case of performing, a production device group, which is an example of production execution means, is controlled based on a common production pattern.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation patterns MP3 and MP4 are determined during the stay in the special effect mode MT, based on the effect pattern corresponding to the selected effect mode selected from the effect patterns EP21 to EP23. The NR effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation patterns MP5 and MP6 are determined while staying in the special effect mode MT, based on the effect pattern corresponding to the selected effect mode selected from the effect patterns EP31 to EP33. The SR effect is executed. That is, when the player is staying in the special effect mode MT, it is an example of an effect executing means based on an effect pattern that is different according to the effect flag set when staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2. Control a group of devices. It can be said that the sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment controls the execution of the effect based on the effect mode.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 13, after the jackpot game is over, the second advantageous effect mode MS2 is set, and until the 100th variation game ends, the situation where the falling lottery is not won, that is, the continuation condition is satisfied. The situation is shown. In this case, in the first period until the time point t5 at which the 100th variation game ends after the jackpot game ends, the effect display device EH does not include the period from the time point t3 when the reach effect is executed to the time point t4. The images G11 to G13 are switched and displayed every predetermined time. During the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device EH displays the background image for the reach effect and executes the reach effect in the effect pattern EP20 in which the character X appears. While staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, the NR effect and the SR effect are executed in the same effect pattern regardless of which song is being selected.

  In the first period from the end of the big hit game to the time point t5, the operation acceptance period is set except for the period from the time point t3 to the time point t4 when the reach effect is being executed, and the voice effect of the speaker SP is changed. The mode (song) can be changed. For example, when the first music piece MU1 is being selected at the time point t0 when the 98th variation game is started, when the effect button BT is operated at the subsequent time point t1, the second music piece MU2 is selected and the speaker The second music MU2 is output from the SP. Even if the mode of the audio effect output from the speaker SP is changed based on the operation of the effect button BT while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, the background image displayed on the effect display device EH is the audio effect mode. It does not change based on changes in.

  Then, since the continuation condition of the electric support state is satisfied, the electric support state continues in the second period after the end of the 100th variation game. Here, at the time t5 when the first period ends, the third effect flag (third music MU3) is set. In this case, in the second period after the time t5, the speaker SP outputs the sixth music MU6 as a music that can be recognized as related to the third music MU3 selected at the end of the first period. In the present embodiment, the third music MU3 and the sixth music MU6 are the same music (the same audio data). In the second period after the time point t5, since the operation acceptance period is not set, the effect flag cannot be updated, that is, the song cannot be changed.

  On the other hand, in the second period after time t5, the sixth background image G16 corresponding to the third effect flag that is being set is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH and switched to the other background images G14 and G15. Absent. That is, in the second period, on the effect display device EH, the background image corresponding to the third music MU3 selected during the first period is fixedly displayed. Then, at the time t7, the 103rd variation game is started, and while the variation game is being executed, the background image for the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the reach is performed in the effect pattern EP33 in which the character C appears. The effect is executed (time point t8). That is, the NR effect and the SR effect executed in the second period are performed in the effect pattern according to the third music MU3 selected in the first period.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the first period, it is possible to select a mode of a predetermined effect (voice effect as an example) by operating the operation means (effect button BT as an example). The predetermined effect is executed in this mode, and the interest of the player can be improved. Then, in the second period, by fixing the mode selected in the first period and executing the predetermined effect, not only the player's preference but also other events that may occur during the second period ( You can entertain the second period itself by focusing your attention on things such as staging.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, even in the same advantageous state (electrically-supported state as an example), a first period in which a mode of a predetermined effect can be selected and a second period in which it cannot be selected are created by operating the operation means. , Each period can be unique. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, according to the effect mode, the situation in which the mode of the predetermined effect can be selected by the operation of the operation means (the second advantageous effect mode MS2 as an example) and the situation in which it cannot be selected (the special effect mode as an example) MT) can be created and each effect mode can be made unique. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, for a predetermined effect (voice effect as an example) executed by the same effect execution means (speaker SP as an example), a mode can be selected during the first period, while a second period is selected. In some cases, the difference between the first period and the second period can be more clearly understood by fixing the mode selected in the first period.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, the advantageous state (an electric support state as an example) is provided at least until the specific time comes, regardless of whether or not the predetermined ending condition is satisfied (as an example, whether the falling lottery is successful or not). On the other hand, after the elapse of the specific time, the process ends when the end condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the second period itself by paying attention to an event different from the aspect of the predetermined effect such as whether or not the advantageous state ends.

  (6) According to the present embodiment, the selection operation in the first period cannot change the mode of the special effect (reach effect or background image as an example) in the same first period, but the mode of the predetermined effect in the first period. According to the selection result of, the aspect of the special effect in the second period can be different. Therefore, in the first period, the player needs to look ahead and select the mode of the predetermined effect, and it is possible to further enhance the interest by making the mode of the predetermined effect selectable.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, during the stay in the first advantageous effect mode MS1, even if the continuation condition of the electric support state is satisfied, the special effect mode MT is shifted to. Therefore, the joy of the player for continuing the electric power support state can be increased.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, in the first advantageous effect mode MS1 that shifts with the first hit as a trigger, the mode of the predetermined effect cannot be selected by operating the operation means. Therefore, in the electric power support state at the time of the first hit, the player's attention can be directed to the phenomenon of whether or not the big hit of the symbol Za can be obtained, and the playability itself of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be enjoyed. .. On the other hand, in the second advantageous effect mode MS2 that is continuous, as described above, since the mode of the predetermined effect can be selected by the operation of the operation means, it is also possible to provide the predetermined effect according to the player's preference. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, during the first period, the effect means (the speaker SP as an example) that executes the first effect (the audio effect that outputs the music as an example) that allows the mode to be selected is the second effect. This is different from the effect means (effect display device EH as an example) that executes (reach effect or effect that displays a background image). Therefore, the difference between the first period and the second period can be understood more clearly.

  The present 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 the present embodiment will be described in detail, while the description of the configuration similar to the present embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of the predetermined effect and the mode selectable by the operation of the operation means is the audio effect and the music, but the combination is not limited to this. For example, if the predetermined effect is a voice effect, a mode that can be selected by using the operating means is a sound effect when the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in addition to or instead of the music, and a specific mode. The presence or absence of the voice effect, the execution probability, or the execution timing of the specific voice effect may be used. If the predetermined effect is used as the display effect, modes that can be selected using the operating means are the type of background image, the type of character appearing in the special effect, and the suspended image as information indicating the pending variable game. Other than the type, the presence or absence of a specific display effect, the execution probability, or the execution timing of the specific display effect may be used. If the predetermined effect is a light emission effect, the modes selectable using the operating means include the light emission pattern such as the light emission color and the light emission interval, the presence or absence of a specific light emission effect, the execution probability, or the specific light emission. It may be the performance execution timing.

-In this embodiment, although it was made to stay in the different production mode in the 1st period and the 2nd period, you may make it stay in the same production mode without being limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the mode of the predetermined effect is not selectable during the stay in the first advantageous effect mode MS1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the predetermined effect is selected during the stay in the first advantageous effect mode MS1. It may be configured as possible. In this case, the mode of the predetermined effect may not be selectable while staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2. That is, the effect mode of the first period and the effect mode of the second period are not limited to the example of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the first period during which the mode of the predetermined effect can be selected is set to the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period may be in a gaming state that is not the advantageous state (normal state as an example). Good. In this case, the second state may be the advantageous state or the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous state is the electric support state, but is not limited to this, it may be a high probability state, a high ball entry rate state, a short variation time state. Alternatively, it may be in a state different from these and advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the 100th variation game that is an example of a specific time, a notification effect that notifies the player whether or not the electric support state, which is an example of an advantageous state, continues (or ends) is executed. It may be configured as possible. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the effect device group to execute the notification effect in the 100th effect game while staying in the first advantageous effect mode MS1. On the other hand, while the sub-control CPU 51 is staying in the second advantageous effect mode MS2, it is preferable to cause the effect device group to execute the notification effect only when the predetermined lottery is won in the 100th effect game.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect and the second effect are reach effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a big hit announcement effect that allows the expectation of a big hit in the present variation game to be recognized. It may be. The demonstration effect is an effect performed in a standby state in which the big hit game is not being executed, the variable game is not being executed, and there is no variable game which is being held. The special effect and the second effect may be a button effect that executes a predetermined effect triggered by the operation of the operation unit (the effect button BT as an example). The specific effect can be changed similarly.

  In the present embodiment, the three end conditions from the first to the third are defined as the end conditions for 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 ending 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, the effect modes MN, MS1, MS2, MT are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of these effect modes may be different effect modes, and further effect modes are provided. May be. That is, the effect modes are not limited to four types. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to manage the special effect mode MT as another effect mode by providing another mode flag for each aspect of the selected effect being selected.

In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, 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 specific time is the time when the variation game of the operation number of times is executed, but is not limited thereto, and may be the time when the variation game of the number of times greater than the operation number is executed. Alternatively, it may be a time when the variable game is executed less than the number of times of operation. Further, the number of operations is not limited to 100 times, and may be less than 100 times or 101 times or more.

  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. 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 concurrently 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.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this and may be configured as a slot machine.
The technical idea that can be understood from the present embodiment and the modified examples will be described.

  (1) In the first period, the aspect of the special effect does not differ depending on the aspect of the predetermined effect selected based on the operation of the operation means, and in the second period, The aspect of the special effect may be different according to the aspect of the predetermined effect selected during the first period.

  (2) An operation unit configured to perform a predetermined operation, an effect execution unit that executes an effect, and an effect control unit that controls execution of the effect, and the effect execution unit, during the first period, The first effect is performed according to the mode selected based on the operation of the operation unit, and the second effect is selected according to the mode selected during the first period during the second period after the end of the first period. It is preferable that the production is performed and the aspect of the second production is not changed in the second period based on the operation of the operation unit.

  (3) An operation unit configured to perform a predetermined operation, an effect execution unit that executes an effect, an effect control unit that controls execution of the effect, and a state control unit that controls a state, and the state described above. The controllable state by the control means includes a first state and a second state in which the degree of advantage is different from the first state, and the effect execution means operates the operation means during the first period. The predetermined effect is performed according to the aspect selected based on, and it is a period after the end of the first period, and is more likely to be in the second state compared to the first period, or During the second period that is the second state, the predetermined effect is performed according to the mode selected during the first period, and during the second period, the mode of the predetermined effect is changed based on the operation of the operation unit. I hope you can't choose.

  (4) An operation unit configured to perform a predetermined operation, an effect execution unit that executes an effect, and an effect control unit that controls the execution of the effect, and the effect execution unit makes a profit by executing the effect. It is possible to notify the state, and during the first period in which the notification of being in the first profit state is performed, a predetermined effect is performed according to the mode selected based on the operation of the operation means, During the second period, which is a period after the end of the first period and in which the notification of the second profit state is performed, a predetermined effect is performed according to the aspect selected during the first period. In the second period, it is preferable that the mode of the predetermined effect cannot be selected based on the operation of the operation unit.

  (5) Operation means configured to perform a predetermined operation, mode control means for controlling the effect mode, effect execution means for executing the effect, and effect control for controlling effect execution based on the effect mode. And a second effect after the end of the first effect mode, in the effect effect executing means, a predetermined effect is performed in the first effect mode in accordance with an aspect selected based on an operation of the operation means. In the effect mode, the predetermined effect is performed according to the mode selected in the first effect mode, and in the second effect mode, the mode of the predetermined effect cannot be selected based on the operation of the operation means. Good.

  (6) Operation means configured to perform a predetermined operation, mode control means for controlling the effect mode, effect executing means for executing the effect, and effect control for controlling effect execution based on the effect mode. Means, and the effect mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode that is shifted after the end of the first effect mode, and the effect control means is in the first effect mode. The performance information is set from among a plurality of performance information based on the operation of the operation means, and regardless of which performance information is set, the performance execution means is set based on a common performance pattern. In the second effect mode, the effect executing means may be controlled based on an effect pattern that differs according to effect information set in the first effect mode.

  10... Pachinko gaming machine, 40... Main control board, 41... Microprocessor, 42... Main control CPU, 50... Sub control board, 51... Sub control CPU, 53... Sub control RWM, BT... Production button, EH... Production display Device, LA... Decorative lamp, SP... Speaker.

Claims (5)

Operating means configured to enable a predetermined operation,
Production execution means for executing production,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
In the effect execution means, a predetermined effect is performed during the first period according to the mode selected based on the operation of the operation means, during the second period after the end of the first period, and during the first period. A predetermined effect is performed according to the selected mode, and in the second period, the mode of the predetermined effect cannot be selected based on the operation of the operation means. A state control means for performing at least control relating to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first period and the second period are periods in the advantageous state. Equipped with mode control means for controlling the production mode,
In the first period, is controlled to the first effect mode of the effect mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second effect mode is controlled in the second effect mode in the second period. The effect execution means is configured to include at least one of a display means for performing a display effect, a sound means for performing a sound effect, and a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined effect in the first period and the predetermined effect in the second period are effects executed by the same effect executing means. The first period and the second period are periods when the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The advantageous state ends when the end condition is satisfied by the arrival of the specific time, while ending with the arrival of the specific time, while when the end condition is not satisfied by the arrival of the specific time, Continues without ending triggered by the arrival, when the advantageous state is continuing, the advantageous state ends when the ending condition is satisfied,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second period is a period when the advantageous state continues.