JP2020081078A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a stock icon performance for suggesting the execution of another performance in advance with a stock icon Gq. When multiple stock icon performances are executed in a predetermined period, multiple stock icons Gq corresponding to each of the multiple stock icon performances are respectively displayed in a predetermined display area R4. In accordance with the end of the stock icon performance, the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon performance is regulated, but the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon performance being executed is not changed from the initial display position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, improves the interest in a game by executing various effects. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as one of various effects, it is described that an effect that is displayed before any effect is executed and that suggests that some effect is executed is executed. Therefore, the player's interest is improved by suggesting that some kind of effect is executed by such an effect.

JP, 2013-140, A

In recent years, it has been desired to improve the interest of the player by further devising an effect that is displayed before any effect is executed and suggests that some effect is executed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem includes an effect executing means that executes a display effect for displaying an image, and an effect control means that controls the effect executing means, and the display effect includes a first effect and the above-mentioned effect. There is a second effect that suggests execution of the first effect in advance, and the second effect is a display effect that displays a special image that suggests execution of the first effect in the effect executing means, and a predetermined effect. When a plurality of second effects are performed during the period of, a plurality of special images corresponding to the plurality of second effects are displayed, and the plurality of special images are respectively displayed in a predetermined display area. When the second effect of one of the plurality of second effects is ended, the display of the special image corresponding to the first effect of the second is restricted with the end of the second effect of the first. In addition, even if the first effect is executed and the display of the special image corresponding to the first second effect is restricted, the display position of the special image corresponding to the second effect different from the first second effect is The gist is that the initial display position of the special image does not change.

Regarding the gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of the first effect, there are a plurality of types of the special image, and the second effect is an effect in which the type of the first effect that suggests execution is different depending on the type of the special image. There may be.

Regarding the gaming machine, the first effect includes a specific effect, and the specific effect includes a specific effect according to the first aspect which is a trigger for starting the new second effect, and a new second effect. There may be a specific effect according to the second mode that does not serve as a start trigger, and when the specific effect is executed with the end of the second effect, the specific effect according to the second mode may be executed.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the display effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect different from the first special effect, and the first special effect is triggered by the execution of the first special effect. As a result, the new second effect may be started, and in the second special effect, the new second effect may be started with the execution of the second special effect as a trigger. In the case where the new second effect is started in response to the execution of the first special effect, the second effect can be continuously executed in the next variation game, while the second effect is performed in one variation game. When the new second effect is started by the execution of the two special effects, the second effect ends at least before the next variation game is started, and in one variation game, the first special effect is performed. Only one of the effect and the second special effect may be executable.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the gaming machine is provided with an advantageous state advantageous to the player in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the first specific number of second effects are executed in the predetermined period, the predetermined The advantage expectation degree to which the advantageous state is given may be lower than when the second effect of the second specific number, which is larger than the first specific number, is executed during the period.

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. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of an icon. (A)-(c) is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of a production mode. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of stock icon production. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of a sword attack production. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of fortune-telling production. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of development notice production. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of the execution mode of an effect game. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a concrete example of the execution mode of an effect 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 operated when the game ball is launched into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided, for example, on the front side of the mounting frame. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the launch strength of the game ball can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing a light-emitting body (not shown) to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 or the game board YB, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) of 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. The information display device 13 is provided, for example, at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

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

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as a “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as a “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "determined stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. Regarding symbols, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

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

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 an effect execution 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 following description, when a character, a character (character string), an icon, a predetermined option, or the like is simply displayed, it means that an image that can be specified (recognized) is displayed. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start winning opening 15 that opens in the game area YBa. 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, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa. 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 the game balls are detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally variable in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special starting winning opening 16 The member 17 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. 3). 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 includes a special variable member 19 that is operable in an open state in which a game ball can enter the special winning opening 18 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 18. 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. 3 ). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the special symbol hitting game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 18. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, 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 normal start winning opening 20 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 SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal start winning opening 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the normal game hold condition can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. 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 SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be satisfied, while the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 20. The entry of the game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning prize". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outlet 21. For example, the outlet 21 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, 20 are discharged from the machine through the outlet 21.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the launch strength of the game ball by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to separately strike the game balls so as to flow down either the left side region YR1 of the center frame W or the right side region YR2 of the center frame W. A first special start winning opening 15 is formed in the flow path of the game ball in the left region YR1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region YR1 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. A normal start winning opening 20, a large winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right region YR2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side region YR2 of the game region YBa, that is, when the so-called "right hit" is performed, the game ball is the second special start winning opening 16, large. The player can enter the winning opening 18 and the normal starting winning opening 20.

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 with 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 shortening the variation time of the special game. It is equipped with a time saving function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the big hit will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as a jackpot symbol of a special symbol. The type of jackpot pattern can be understood as the type of jackpot. For example, a plurality of types of big hit symbols are classified into a specific symbol group and a non-specific symbol group. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns. For example, the big hit pattern classified into the specific symbol group and the big hit pattern classified into the non-specific symbol group may have the same kind of big hit game defined, or different kinds of big hit games defined. Good.

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 ends 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.

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.

Next, the game state after the jackpot game is finished will be described.
The game state after the end of the big hit game is defined for each of the plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. For example, for the big hit symbols classified into the specific symbol group, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is given, a high probability state and a time saving state are given. Further, it is defined that the big hit symbols classified into the non-specific symbol group are given a low probability state after the big hit game is over. In addition, in the big hit symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group, after the big hit game is finished, the special game of a predetermined number of times of operation is terminated, or the next big hit game is generated. It is stipulated that the time saving state is given until one of the conditions is satisfied. In the following description, the big hit of the big hit symbols classified into the specific symbol group may be referred to as "specific big hit", and the big hit of the big hit symbols classified into the non-specific symbol group may be indicated as "non-specific big hit".

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute include an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an example of a variable game executed based on the result of the special lottery. In the following description, when the special game and the effect game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “fluctuation game”. The effect game is an effect in which the effect display device EH variably displays effect symbols in a plurality of columns and finally derives a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination). The effect design is a design in which a character or a pattern is decorated, and is a decorative design for diversifying the display effect. The effect design may be a numerical design including a number, or may include a non-numeric design that does not include a number. The non-numeric symbol is, for example, a symbol indicating a predetermined figure or character. In the present embodiment, an example including a numerical design including Arabic numerals 1 to 9 will be described. 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 (advantage expectation) than the NR effect. , Are included. The NR effect and the SR effect differ from each other in at least some of the constituent elements. For example, each reach effect may have a different effect time as a component, may have different effect patterns (for example, the number of effective lines or variable display direction) of effect symbols, and may have different displayed characters. Good.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

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

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

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

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 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 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

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. 4, 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 the detection signal is input from the first special starting sensor SE1. (S101). When the game ball has won 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 special winning random number used in a special lottery (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.

Next, the main control CPU 42 generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “prefetch command”) capable of specifying the content of the special game that is newly suspended, based on the random number acquired in the process of step S104. Then, the prefetch command setting process to be set in the output buffer is executed (S105). In the special symbol input process, the prefetch command setting process may be executed after the process of step S104 is completed, or may be executed as a process different from the special symbol input process. That is, the prefetch command setting process only needs to be able to generate the prefetch command when execution of the special game is suspended, such as the same interrupt process as when a random number is obtained in the process of step S104 of the special symbol input process.

In the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 42 determines in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S104 is a value to win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery described later. The main control CPU 42 generates a prefetch command so that the result of the big hit lottery can be specified based on the determination result. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines in advance which fluctuation pattern is to be determined in the out-of-range fluctuation process or the big hit fluctuation process. The main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command so that the variation pattern determined based on the determination result can be specified, and sets it in the output buffer. The prefetch command may be configured as one control command, or may be configured as a plurality of control commands.

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 the process of step S105 is completed. The main control CPU 42 shifts to the processing of step S106. In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second special start sensor SE2 ( S106). When the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 (S106: YES), the main control CPU42, upper limit number of the second special reserve number stored in the main control RWM44 (4 in the present embodiment) It is determined whether or not it is less than (S107).

When the second special pending number is less than the upper limit number (S107: YES), the main control CPU 42 updates the second special pending number by adding 1 (S108). In the process of step S108, 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 (S109). In the process of step S109, 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 (S106: NO), if the second special pending number is not less than the upper limit number (S107: NO), or the process of step S109. When is finished, the special symbol input process is finished.

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

When the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special pending number is greater than zero. When the second special reserved number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reserved number is greater than zero. When the first special reserved number is zero, the main control CPU42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special pending number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 updates the first special pending number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special 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 for the first special game.

Next, 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. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability changing function is activated).

When the big hit is won, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit variation process. 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 ends the special symbol start process.

When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs a deviation variation process. 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 special symbol start process is ended.

When the second special holding number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs the same control as the control regarding the first special game described above on the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special holding number, the big hit lottery, and any one of the fluctuation processes based on the result of the big hit lottery. Then, the special symbol start process is ended.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in each variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery. 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 control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

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

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

In addition, the main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 each time the special game is executed (started or ended), and counts the number of times of execution of the special game after the end of the jackpot game. .. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for shifting the state of the ball entry rate and the variation time period each time the special game is finished.

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 (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. 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 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.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game based on the specific big hit, it sets a 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, the main control CPU42 does not set the high-accuracy flag in the main control RWM44 when the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit is finished. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU42, when starting the big hit game, when the high-accuracy flag is set, clear the high-accuracy flag. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

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 time saving state. The main control CPU 42 clears the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the non-time saving state during the big hit game. In addition, when the special game of the number of operations ends after the end of the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit, the main control CPU 42 clears the operation flag along with the end of the special game of the operation number. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the non-time saving state in accordance with the end of the special game of the operation count.

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 20 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal start sensor SE4. When the game ball has not won the normal start winning hole 20, the main control CPU42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball wins the normal start winning port 20, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 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 SE4 in a state where the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for giving a normal hit game. When the normal control symbol is derived in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal-win game process after the normal-game of the normal hit ends. The main control CPU 42 identifies the type of normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (type of normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU42 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 open control data for normal hit game, 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, 20. When the detection signal is input from any of the sensors SE1 to SE4, 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. Further, when the main control CPU 42 inputs a detection signal from any of the sensors SE1 to SE4, a control command capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the winning opening corresponding to the input detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a winning 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). Upon receiving the opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the sub control CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect.

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

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

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

Next, various display effects executed in association with the variable game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects executed by the sub-control CPU 51 include display effects (hereinafter, referred to as normal system effects) for the variable game being executed. The normal system effect is executed based on the contents of the present variation game (the result of the special lottery and the variation pattern). Further, in the present embodiment, in the display effect executed by the sub-control CPU 51, the content of the pending variable game (the result of the special lottery and the variation pattern) is pre-determined before the start of the variable game, and the advance An effect (hereinafter, referred to as a prefetching system effect) executed based on the determined result (hereinafter, referred to as a prefetching result) is included.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the icon Gi includes, for example, three types of icons Gi1 to Gi3. The icons Gi1 to Gi3 differ from each other in at least some of the constituent elements. As an example, the icons Gi1 to Gi3 have the same shape as the constituent elements, but have different color tones as the constituent elements. For example, the icon Gi1 is a white sphere (see FIG. 5A), the icon Gi2 is a green sphere (see FIG. 5B), and the icon Gi3 is a red sphere (see FIG. 5C). ) See). Not limited to this, the icons Gi1 to Gi3 may have different shapes as constituent elements, and may have different motifs (characters or the like) as constituent elements.

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

In the following description, the change to the icon Gi having a relatively high jackpot expectation may be referred to as “the icon Gi is promoted”. Further, in the following description, the effect of displaying the icons Gi other than the icon Gi1 may be referred to as “icon change effect”. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is executed as a look-ahead type effect at the first time and the second time. The icon change effect is executed as a normal effect in the third period.

Further, the various display effects include mode effects. The mode effect is a so-called "continuous effect" because it is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of special games.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, the plurality of effect modes include three kinds of effect modes including a normal mode EM1, a first special mode EM2, and a second special mode EM3. In the effect modes EM1 to EM3, a character (background) and a character (character string) are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as mode information) that can specify the effect mode during the stay. In the normal mode EM1, as an example of the mode information, the character Gc1 and the character string Gf1 are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 6A). In the first special mode EM2, the character Gc2 and the character string Gf2 are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of mode information (see FIG. 6B). In the second special mode EM3, the character Gc3 and the character string Gf3 are displayed on the effect display device EH as an example of the mode information (see FIG. 6C). Not limited to this, the mode information may be the type of the effect symbol or the variation mode.

In this embodiment, the effect mode may change between the second time and the third time. Specifically, the production mode during the stay may be changed (changed) in the order of the normal mode EM1→first special mode EM2→second special mode EM3. In the mode effect of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of the normal mode EM1<the first special mode EM2<the second special mode EM3. In the following description, the change to the effect mode in which the jackpot expectation is relatively high may be referred to as “the effect mode is promoted”. Further, in the following description, staying in the effect mode other than the normal mode EM1 may be referred to as “mode change effect”. Although described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the mode change effect is executed as a prefetching type effect in the second period. Further, the mode change effect is executed as a normal type effect in the third period.

The various display effects include stock icon effects. The stock icon effect is an effect that suggests in advance that a predetermined effect will be executed. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of predetermined effects. Specifically, the predetermined effects include a mode change effect and a development notice effect described later. The mode change production whose execution is suggested in advance by the stock icon production and the development notice production correspond to the first production, and the stock icon production which suggests the execution of the first production in advance corresponds to the second production. The stock icon effect is a so-called "continuous effect" because it is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of special games.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the stock icon effect is executed, a stock icon Gq (for example, "hammer") that indicates in advance the execution of a predetermined effect is displayed in the display area R4 of the effect display device EH. The imitated image) is displayed. That is, the stock icon effect is a display effect in which the effect display device EH displays a stock icon Gq that suggests execution of a predetermined effect in advance. As shown in FIG. 7B, in this embodiment, a plurality of stock icon effects may be executed. When a plurality of stock icon effects are executed, a stock icon Gq corresponding to the executed stock icon effect on a one-to-one basis is displayed. The plurality of stock icons Gq are displayed so that the order in which the corresponding stock icon effects are executed can be specified. There are multiple types of stock icons Gq. In FIG. 7B, the case where the stock icon Gq includes two types of stock icons Gq1 and Gq2 is illustrated as an example. In the present embodiment, the stock icon Gq1 is an image that suggests one of the predetermined effects (mode change effect and development notice effect), while the stock icon Gq2 shows the development notice effect among the predetermined effects. This is a suggestive image. That is, the stock icon effect is an effect in which the type of the predetermined effect that suggests execution differs depending on the type of the stock icon Gq. The stock icons Gq1 and Gq2 differ from each other in at least part of the components. As an example, the stock icons Gq1 and Gq2 have the same shape as the constituent elements, but have different color tones as the constituent elements. For example, the stock icon Gq1 is a red hammer, and the stock icon Gq2 is a golden hammer. Not limited to this, the stock icons Gq1 and Gq2 may have different shapes as constituent elements, and may have different motifs (characters, etc.) as constituent elements.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), when the time comes to start the predetermined effect that has been suggested to be executed, the image Gb simulating a hammer is displayed, and the predetermined effect is displayed. The display of the corresponding stock icon Gq is restricted, and a predetermined effect is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction on the display of the stock icon Gq corresponds to the non-display of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the predetermined effect to be started. In the present embodiment, the stock icon Gq is displayed in the display area R4 of the effect display device EH so that the order in which the corresponding stock icon effect is executed can be specified, and the display position when the display is started. (Hereinafter referred to as the initial display position) does not change. Therefore, even if the display of one stock icon Gq of the plurality of stock icons Gq is restricted, another stock icon Gq does not change from the initial display position. When the display of one stock icon Gq is restricted among the plurality of stock icons Gq, the display of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect having the earliest execution order of the corresponding stock icon effect is restricted. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect whose execution is suggested in advance by the stock icon effect is the mode change effect (see FIG. 7D) and the development notice effect described later (see FIG. 7). (See (e)). In the following description, the stock icon production in which the development notice production described later is started with the end of the stock icon production is shown as the stock icon production according to the first mode, and the mode change production is started with the end of the stock icon production. The stock icon effect according to the second mode may be referred to as the stock icon effect according to the second mode. The image type of the image Gb may be changed according to the type of the restricted stock icon Gq.

Further, the various display effects include a sword attack effect. The swordplay effect is an effect that can be executed in one special game, but is an effect that is not executed over a plurality of special games. That is, the sword attack effect is a discontinuous effect. In the present embodiment, the swordplay effect includes a swordplay effect according to the first aspect and a swordplay effect according to the second aspect.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the sword shooting effect is executed, the character Gk1 having a sword is displayed on the effect display device EH. As shown in FIG. 8B, in the sword attack effect according to the first aspect, after the character Gk1 swings the sword so as to cut the image display portion GH, an image Gk2 (for example, “extraordinary heat” that suggests a big hit expectation degree is displayed. An image imitating the character string “” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the sword attack effect according to the second aspect, after the character Gk1 swings the sword so as to cut the image display portion GH, an image Gk3 (for example, a hammer) that suggests execution of the stock icon effect. Is displayed). After that, in the swordplay effect according to the second aspect, the stock icon effect is started with the end of the swordplay effect according to the second aspect. In the present embodiment, whether the type of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect started with the end of the sword attack effect according to the second aspect is the stock icon Gq1 or the stock icon Gq2 is according to the second aspect. The type of the image Gk3 displayed in the swordplay effect is the same. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of images Gk3, and according to the type of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect that is started with the end of the sword attack effect according to the second aspect, the second aspect. The type of the image Gk3 displayed in the sword attack effect by may change.

As described above, the swordplay effect may indicate a big hit expectation degree or may indicate execution of the stock icon effect. Further, when the swordplay effect according to the second aspect is executed, the stock icon effect is started with the end of the swordplay effect. Therefore, the swordplay effect according to the second aspect is a trigger for starting the stock icon effect. It can be said that this is a production (hereinafter, referred to as a stock opportunity production). That is, in the swordplay effect, a new stock icon effect may be started when the swordplay effect is executed. As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, when a new stock icon effect is started by the execution of the sword attack effect, the stock icon effect ends at least before the next variable game is started.

In addition, various display effects include fortune drawing effects. The fortune drawing effect is an effect that can be executed in one special game, but is an effect that is not executed over a plurality of special games. That is, the fortune production is a discontinuous production. In the present embodiment, the fortune-telling effect includes the fortune-telling effect according to the first aspect and the fortune-telling effect according to the second aspect. In the present embodiment, the fortune drawing effect corresponds to the first special effect, and the sword attack effect corresponds to the second special effect.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the fortune-telling effect is executed, the effect display device EH displays an image Go1 simulating the fortune-telling box. As shown in FIG. 9B, in the fortune telling effect according to the first aspect, after the image Go2 simulating the fortune-telling box in which the fortune-telling bar is projected and tilted downward in the effect display device EH, A fortune-telling image Go3 (for example, an image simulating the fortune-telling of “Daikichi”) that indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9C, in the fortune drawing effect according to the second aspect, after the image Go2 is displayed on the effect display device EH, an image Go4 (for example, an image simulating a hammer) that suggests execution of the stock icon effect is displayed. ) Is displayed. Then, with the end of the fortune drawing effect according to the second aspect, the stock icon effect is started. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect that is started with the end of the fortune telling effect according to the second aspect is the stock icon Gq1 or the stock icon Gq2, the fortune telling according to the second aspect. The type of the image Go4 displayed in the effect is the same. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of images Go4, and according to the second mode, depending on the type of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect that is started with the end of the fortune-telling effect according to the second mode. The type of the image Go4 displayed in the fortune drawing effect may change.

In this way, the omikuji production may suggest a big hit expectation degree or may suggest execution of the stock icon production. Further, when the fortune-telling effect according to the second aspect is executed, the stock icon effect is started with the end of the fortune-telling effect, so it can be said that the fortune-telling according to the second aspect is a stock-triggered effect. That is, in the omikuji presentation, a new stock icon presentation may be started upon execution of the omikuji presentation. As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, when a new stock icon effect is started with the execution of the fortune drawing effect, the stock icon effect can be continuously executed in the next variable game.

Further, the various display effects include a development notice effect corresponding to the specific effect.
As shown in FIG. 10, the advance notice effect is executed in a mode in which a plurality of options are presented and an effect corresponding to the option selected in the roulette format among the plurality of options is developed. The development notice production is executed as a normal production. Hereinafter, a specific example of the development notice production will be described. In addition, during the execution of the development notice effect, the effect symbols in all columns are hidden or displayed in a reduced size as compared with the case where the development notice effect is not executed.

When the development notice effect is started, the effect display device EH displays, for example, a “development notice” character string or a predetermined character as an example of information that can specify the start of the development notice effect (hereinafter, development start information). It is displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 10A). Next, in the development preview production, a plurality of options are presented on the production display device EH as an example of information indicating the production in which the production content is developed (hereinafter referred to as development production information) (FIG. 10(b)). reference).

The plurality of options include a first option Gs1 that can specify the development to the icon change effect, a second option Gs2 that can specify the development to the stock icon effect, and a third option Gs1 that can specify the development to the mode change effect. There is an option Gs3 and a fourth option Gs4 capable of specifying the development to any one of the icon change effect, the stock icon effect, and the mode change effect. The presentation of the first option Gs1 is performed by displaying the character Gc4 on the effect display device EH as an example, and the presentation of the second option Gs2 is performed by displaying the character Gc5 on the effect display device EH as an example. The presentation of the third option Gs3 is performed by displaying the character Gc6 on the effect display device EH as an example, and the presentation of the fourth option Gs4 is performed by displaying the character Gc7 on the effect display device EH as an example. Be seen.

In the development notice production, a display (hereinafter referred to as a selection display) of selecting any one of the options Gs1 to Gs4 is performed on the production display device EH. As an example of the selection display in the development notice production, a video showing a state in which the color tones of the images displayed as the options Gs1 to Gs4 are different between the option to be selected and the option not to be selected, or one of the options is shot with a bow and arrow. (Animation) is used to show options to be selected.

Then, in the development notice production, when the first option Gs1 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as first selection result information) that can specify that the first option Gs1 is selected, for example, “holding” The character string Gf4 and the character Gc4 of "change" are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 10C). After that, the effect display device EH develops into an icon change effect.

In the development notice production, when the second option Gs2 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as second selection result information) that can specify that the second option Gs2 is selected, for example, “icon get! Character string Gf5 and character Gc5 are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 10(d)). After that, the effect display device EH develops into a stock icon effect. That is, the development advance notice effect by the mode of selecting the second option Gs2 is the stock opportunity effect.

In the development notice production, when the third option Gs3 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as third selection result information) that can specify that the third option Gs3 has been selected, for example, “special mode entry The character string Gf6 of "!" and the character Gc6 are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 10(e)). After that, the effect display device EH develops into a mode change effect.

In the development preview production, when the fourth option Gs4 is selected, as an example of information (hereinafter, referred to as fourth selection result information) that can specify that the fourth option Gs4 has been selected, for example, “Enjoy! Character string Gf7 and character Gc7 are displayed on the effect display device EH (see FIG. 10(f)). That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the development of any one of the icon change effect, the stock icon effect, and the mode change effect by the display of the fourth selection result information, while developing the effect. It is difficult or difficult to identify. After that, the effect display device EH displays any one of a state of progressing to icon change production, a state of developing stock icon production, and a state of developing to mode change production. That is, the development notice effect in the mode of selecting the fourth option Gs4 is an effect that can be a trigger for starting the stock icon effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the development notice production has a plurality of start times. The plurality of start times include a first specific start time and a second specific start time that is later than the first specific start time. In the present embodiment, the first specific start time is before the start time of the stock icon effect. Further, the second specific start time is the end time of the stock icon effect. In the following description, the development notice effect executed at the first specific start time may be referred to as a first development notice effect, and the development notice effect executed at the second specific start time may be referred to as a second development notice effect. There is.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the development notice production is the development notice production by the mode of selecting the second option Gs2 which is a trigger for starting a new stock icon production, and the development advance notice production which is not a trigger for starting a new stock icon production. There is a development notice effect in a mode of selecting the first option Gs1 or the third option Gs3. Further, the development notice production includes a development notice production according to a mode of selecting the fourth option Gs4 which may or may not be a start trigger of a new stock icon production. The development preview effect according to the mode of selecting the second option Gs2 corresponds to the development preview effect according to the first mode, and the development preview effect according to the mode of selecting the first option Gs1 or the third option Gs3 is the development preview effect according to the second mode. Equivalent to.

Hereinafter, a control configuration for executing various display effects will be described.
First, the control configuration for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching system effect and the effect contents when executing the prefetching type effect will be described.

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

Then, in the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading type effect and the pre-reading type effect based on the change content (the result of the special lottery and the change pattern) of the special game that can be specified from the current pre-reading command. The effect contents when executing is determined.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs icon change lottery based on the prefetch command, and determines whether or not to execute the icon change effect. At this time, when the variation pattern of the first special variation game which is newly suspended is the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the icon effect is executable. Further, at this time, as an example, when the icon change effect is executed, the sub control CPU 51 may perform the icon change lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the icon change effect is not executed. Here, in the following description, when the “special game targeted by the icon change effect” is indicated, it is assumed that the special game in which the icon change effect is determined to be executable when the execution is suspended. When determining whether to execute the icon change effect, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a first pattern lottery based on the look-ahead command to determine a first effect pattern that can specify the effect content of the icon change effect. At this time, if the variation pattern of the newly-executed first special variation game is the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the icon Gi2 to the icon Gi2 at the third time. , Or the first effect pattern so as to be changed to the icon Gi3. That is, in the variation game based on the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect, the icon Gi is promoted to the icon Gi2 or the icon Gi3 during the execution of the variation game. In the first effect pattern, it is possible to specify one or a plurality of change times for changing the icon Gi among the first time, the second time, and the third time, and to specify a change destination for each change time of the icon Gi. It is preferable that the type of the icon Gi to be performed can be specified.

The sub-control CPU 51 may perform the first pattern lottery such that the final change destination icon Gi has a higher jackpot expectation in the order of icon Gi2<icon Gi3. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that can specify the determined first effect pattern so that the corresponding variable game can be specified.

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the mode change effect is being executed or the mode change effect can be executed for the special game which is being executed or is being held, but before the effect mode is changed (hereinafter, It is determined that the mode change effect is on standby). Whether or not the mode change effect is being executed or is on standby can be specified by whether or not a second effect flag described later is stored in the sub-control RWM 53. When the mode change effect is being executed or is on standby, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether to execute the mode change effect. On the other hand, when the mode change effect is being executed or is not on standby, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the mode change lottery based on the prefetch command and determines whether or not the mode change effect can be executed. As an example, when the mode change effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the mode change lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the mode change effect is not executed. Here, in the following description, when the “special game targeted by the mode change effect” is indicated, it is assumed that the special game in which the mode change effect is determined to be executable when the execution is suspended. When determining whether to execute the mode change effect, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the second pattern lottery based on the prefetch command and determines the second effect pattern that can specify the effect content of the mode change effect. The second effect pattern can specify one or a plurality of change times for changing the effect mode among the second time and the third time, and for each effect time of the effect mode, the change of the effect mode to be the change destination can be specified. It is good to be able to specify the type.

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

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the stock icon effect is being executed or the stock icon effect is executable for the special game that is being executed or is being held, but before the execution of the stock icon effect (hereinafter, It is determined that the stock icon effect is on standby). Whether or not the stock icon effect is being executed or in the standby state can be specified by whether or not a third effect flag described later is stored in the sub-control RWM 53. During execution of the stock icon effect or during standby, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the stock icon effect. During execution of the stock icon effect, or when not in standby, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether execution of the mode change effect is determined for the newly held first special game, and whether the execution is newly held. It is determined whether the variation pattern of the executed first special game is a variation pattern associated with the development notice effect. Whether or not execution of the mode change effect has been determined for the newly reserved first special game can be specified based on the first special pending number and the second counter that can be specified from the look-ahead command. When it is determined that the mode change effect can be executed and a variation pattern that is not associated with the development notice effect is newly suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the stock icon effect in which the mode change effect is suggested. Determines whether to execute. When it is determined whether or not to execute the mode change effect, and when the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect is newly suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the stock notice effect to suggest the development notice effect. Determines whether performance can be performed. In addition, when it is determined that the mode change effect can be executed and the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect is newly suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the stock icon indicating the mode change effect to be suggested. Whether or not to execute the effect and whether or not to execute the stock icon effect for which the development notice effect is suggested are determined. That is, when the execution permission of the mode change effect is determined and the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect is newly suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 targets one variation game once, Alternatively, it is determined whether to execute the stock icon effect twice. As an example, when the stock icon effect is executed, the sub control CPU 51 may perform the stock lottery so that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the stock icon effect is not executed. Further, as an example, when the stock icon effect is performed twice, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the stock lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the stock icon effect is performed once. Good. That is, when one stock icon effect is executed for one variable game, the jackpot expectation is higher than when two stock icon effects are executed for one variable game. It may be lower. One time corresponds to the first specific number, and two times corresponds to the second specific number which is larger than the first specific number. Here, in the following description, when the “special game targeted by the stock icon effect” is indicated, it is assumed that the special game in which the stock icon effect is determined to be executable when the execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, even when the stock icon effect is executed a plurality of times for the one variable game, the stock icon effect is not started a plurality of times in the one variable game. There is.

When the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether to execute the stock icon effect targeting the mode change effect and determines whether to execute the stock icon effect targeting the development notice effect, the pre-read command, and A third pattern lottery is performed based on the second effect pattern to determine a third effect pattern capable of specifying the effect content of the stock icon effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the third pattern lottery in association with the change time of the effect mode that can be specified from the second effect pattern. That is, the third pattern lottery is performed so that the mode change effect is executed when the stock icon effect is completed. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether to execute the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is suggested, and determines whether to execute the stock icon effect for which the development notice effect is suggested, based on the look-ahead command. The third pattern lottery is performed to determine the third pattern effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 carries out the third pattern lottery in association with the execution of the development notice effect associated with the newly held variable game. That is, the third pattern lottery is performed so that the development notice effect is executed when the stock icon effect is completed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether to execute the stock icon effect in which the mode change effect is suggested, and determines in which the stock icon effect in which the development notice effect is suggested is executable, the prefetch command is executed. , And the third effect pattern is determined based on the second effect pattern to determine the third effect pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the third pattern lottery in association with the change timing of the effect mode that can be specified from the second effect pattern and the execution of the development notice effect associated with the newly held variable game. . That is, the third pattern lottery is performed so that the mode change effect is executed when one stock icon effect is finished and the development notice effect is executed when another stock icon effect is finished. The third effect pattern can specify the start time and the end time of one or more stock icon effects of the second time period and the third time period, and corresponds to one or more stock icon effects. It is preferable that the type of stock icon Gq can be specified. Further, the third effect pattern can specify the start time and the end time of the one or more stock icon effects so that the effect targeted by the one or more stock icon effects can be specified. Good.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the third pattern lottery so as to determine the stock icon Gq1 in the stock icon effect in which the mode change effect is suggested. In addition, in the stock icon effect in which the development notice effect is suggested, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the third pattern lottery in the order of stock icon Gq1<stock icon Gq2 so that the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher. When it is determined that the stock icon change effect is executable, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the third effect flag to the sub-control RWM 53 as information that can specify that the stock icon effect is being executed or the stock icon effect is waiting. Remember. The sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the information (hereinafter, referred to as a third counter) that can specify the remaining number of times until the stock icon effect is targeted to the value that indicates the first special reserved number that can be specified from the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the sub-control RWM 53 to store information that can specify the determined third effect pattern.

Next, a control configuration for determining whether or not the normal system effect can be executed and the effect contents when executing the normal effect will be described.
In the effect game process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the normal-type effect can be executed and the effect contents when the normal-type effect is executed.

First, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the development notice effect can be executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command. When the variation pattern identifiable from the variation start command is the variation pattern associated with the development notice, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the development notice production is executable, and the variation pattern identifiable from the variation start command is When the development notice is not the associated variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the development notice production is executed.

The sub-control CPU 51, when deciding whether or not to execute the development notice effect, produces an effect that develops from the development notice effect based on the first to third counters and the first to third effect patterns corresponding to the present effect game. decide. The sub-control CPU 51, when the effect game this time is the change time of the icon Gi, the change time of the effect mode, and the start time of the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is suggested, the icon change effect, the mode change effect. , And any one of the stock icon effects for which the mode change effect is a suggestion target is determined as an effect to be developed from the advance notice effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51, when the effect game this time is the change time of the icon Gi, and the start time of the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is a suggestion target, while it is not the time of the effect mode change, the icon change. Any one of the effect and the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is the target of the suggestion is determined as the effect to be developed from the advance notice effect. When the effect game this time is the change time of the icon Gi and the change time of the effect mode, the sub-control CPU 51 does not start the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is suggested. , And the mode change effect are determined as effects to be evolved from the advance notice effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51, when the effect game this time is the change time of the icon Gi, when it is not the change time of the effect mode and the start time of the stock icon effect for which the mode change effect is the target of the icon change effect. Is decided as a production that develops from the development notice production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 does not determine the stock icon effect for which the development notification effect is suggested as an effect to be developed from the development notification effect. Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the icon Gi is promoted to the icon Gi2 or the icon Gi3 during the execution of the variation game based on the variation pattern associated with the development notice effect. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine at least the icon change effect as an effect that develops from the advance notification effect in the effect game in which the execution advancement effect is determined to be executable.

When the icon change effect is determined to be an effect that is evolved from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first option Gs1 or the fourth option Gs4 as the option selected by the selection display by a predetermined lottery. When the stock icon effect is determined to be an effect that develops from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines either the second option Gs2 or the fourth option Gs4 by a predetermined lottery as an option selected by the selection display. When the mode change effect is determined as an effect to be developed from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines either the third option Gs3 or the fourth option Gs4 by a predetermined lottery as an option selected by the selection display.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect game this time is the start time of the stock icon effect for which the development notice effect is suggested, based on the third counter and the third effect pattern, Decide when to start the development notice production. When the effect game this time is not the start time of the stock icon effect for which the development notice effect is suggested, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the start time of the development notice effect as the first specific start time. When the production game this time is the start time of the stock icon production according to the second aspect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the start time of the development notice production to be the second specific start time.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a stock icon effect is determined as an effect to be developed from the advance notice effect in the effect game of this time, and whether or not the effect game of this time is the start time of the stock icon effect. Whether or not to execute the sword attack effect and the fortune drawing effect is determined based on the above. When the stock icon effect is determined as an effect that develops from the advance notice effect in the effect game this time, or when the effect game this time is not the start time of the stock icon effect, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify from the variation start command. A lottery is performed based on such a variation pattern, and it is determined whether to execute the sword attack effect and the fortune drawing effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 does not determine whether to execute both the sword attack effect and the fortune drawing effect. That is, in the present embodiment, in one variation game, only one of the swordplay effect and the fortune-telling effect can be executed. As an example, when the swordplay effect or the omikuji effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 makes the swordplay effect, so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the swordplay effect and the omikuji effect are not executed. And it is advisable to decide whether to execute the fortune drawing. When it is determined that the swordplay effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the swordplay effect according to the first aspect as the effect content of the swordplay effect to be executed. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute the fortune-telling effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fortune-telling effect according to the first aspect as the contents of the effect of the fortune-telling effect to be executed.

On the other hand, when the stock icon effect is not determined as an effect to be evolved from the advance notice effect in the effect game this time, and the effect game this time is the start time of the stock icon effect, the sub-control CPU 51 starts changing. A combination lottery is performed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from a command, and it is determined whether to execute the swordplay effect and the omikuji effect. The sub-control CPU 51 determines, based on the third counter and the third effect pattern, whether or not the variable game targeted by the stock icon effect, which is the start time of the effect game this time, is on hold. When the target variable game is on hold, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the omikuji effect, and also determines to execute the omikuji effect according to the second mode.

When the target fluctuating game is not on hold, that is, when the target fluctuating game is the current fluctuating game, the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a lottery so that one of the sword attack effect and the fortune drawing effect can be executed. To do. When determining that the swordplay effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the swordplay effect according to the second aspect as the effect content of the swordplay effect to be executed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the fortune-telling effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the fortune-telling effect according to the second mode as the contents of the fortune-telling effect to be executed. As described above, when the target variable game is on hold, the swordplay effect according to the second aspect and the omikuji effect according to the second aspect out of the omikuji effect according to the second aspect are determined as the stock trigger effect. .. On the other hand, when the target fluctuating game is the present fluctuating game, one of the sword attack effect according to the second mode and the omikuji effect according to the second mode is determined as the stock opportunity effect. Therefore, when a new stock icon effect is started in one variable game triggered by the execution of the fortune drawing effect, the stock icon effect can be continuously executed in the next variable game. On the other hand, when a new stock icon effect is started with the execution of the swordplay effect in one variable game, the stock icon effect is finished at least before the next variable game is started.

Next, a control configuration for executing the normal system effect and the prefetching type effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 executes a process for executing a normal system effect and a look-ahead system effect in the effect game process.

When the execution of the first development preview effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 presents the options Gs1 to Gs4 at the first start time, and performs selection display in a mode of selecting the determined option. Control EH. Further, when the icon change effect is determined as the effect to be developed from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the type of the icon Gi of the change destination at this change time from the determined first effect pattern, The effect display device EH is controlled so that the icon Gi displayed in the icon region R3 changes to the specified type of icon Gi. Further, when the mode change effect is determined as the effect to be evolved from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the effect mode of the change destination at this change time from the determined second effect pattern, and specifies the effect mode. While shifting to the effect mode, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the mode information corresponding to the specified effect mode. In addition, when determining the stock icon effect as an effect that develops from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the type of the stock icon Gq from the third effect pattern, and displays the specified type of stock icon Gq in the display area. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display on R4.

When deciding to execute the swordplay effect according to the first mode, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the character Gk1 and then to display the image Gk2 indicating the jackpot expectation. When it is determined to execute the sword attack effect according to the second mode, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the character Gk1 and then to display the image Gk3 that suggests execution of the stock icon effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the type of stock icon Gq from the third effect pattern and displays the specified type of stock icon Gq in the display area R4 with the end of the swordplay effect in the second mode. Thus, the effect display device EH is controlled.

When the execution of the fortune-telling effect according to the first mode is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the image Go1, and then to display the image Go2 and the image Go3 indicating the jackpot expectation. .. When the execution of the fortune-telling effect according to the second mode is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the image Go1 and then controls the effect display device EH to display the image Go2 and the image Go4 that suggests execution of the stock icon effect. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the type of the stock icon Gq from the third effect pattern and displays the specified type of stock icon Gq in the display area R4 with the end of the fortune drawing effect according to the second aspect. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled.

Based on whether or not the sub-control CPU 51 has determined the icon change effect as an effect that develops from the first effect pattern corresponding to one or a plurality of effect games that are being executed or is on hold, and the development notice effect, Whether or not to execute the icon change effect is determined. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the icon change effect when the icon change effect is determined as the effect that is developed from the advance notice effect. When the icon change effect is not determined as the effect to be evolved from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines from the first effect pattern corresponding to one or a plurality of effect games that are being executed or is currently on hold to the current effect. When it is specified that the game is at the time of changing the icon Gi, the execution of the icon change effect is determined. When it is determined that the icon change effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the type of the icon Gi of the change destination at the time of the change at this time from one or a plurality of first effect patterns at the start of the effect game at this time. , The effect display device EH is controlled so as to change to the specified type of icon Gi. When determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect in the effect game this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the icon Gi being displayed does not change.

The sub-control CPU 51 refers to the value of the third counter stored in the sub-control RWM 53. When the remaining number of the first special game that can be identified from the third counter is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the third counter so that the remaining number obtained by subtracting 1 can be identified. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51, based on the remaining number of times that can be specified from the third counter, and the determined third effect pattern, the present effect game is the end time of the stock icon effect according to the first aspect, or the third effect pattern. It is determined whether it is the end time of the stock icon effect according to the two modes.

When the effect game this time is the end time of the stock icon effect according to the first aspect, the control for executing the second development notice effect is performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 presents the options Gs1 to Gs4 at the second start time and controls the effect display device EH to perform selection display in a mode of selecting the determined option. Further, when the icon change effect is determined as the effect to be developed from the advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines, in the effect game processing, from the determined first effect pattern of the icon Gi of the change destination at the current change time. Identify the type. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the icon Gi displayed in the icon area R3 changes to the specified type of icon Gi. Further, when a mode change effect is determined as an effect to be developed from the development notice effect, the sub-control CPU 51 selects the effect mode to be changed at the current change time from the determined second effect pattern in the effect game process. Identify. The sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the specified effect mode and controls the effect display device EH so as to display the mode information corresponding to the specified effect mode. In the present embodiment, the stock icon effect is not determined as an effect that develops from the second advance notice effect.

When the effect game this time is the end time of the stock icon effect according to the second aspect, the sub-control CPU 51 restricts (hides) the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect to be ended. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 regulates the display of the stock icon Gq, specifies the effect mode of the change destination at the current change time from the determined second effect pattern, and mode information corresponding to the specified effect mode. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the specified effect mode.

The sub-control CPU 51 refers to the value of the second counter stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the second counter so that when the remaining number of the first special game that can be identified from the second counter is 1 or more, the remaining number obtained by subtracting 1 can be identified. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the remaining number of times that can be specified from the second counter, the second effect pattern that has been determined, whether or not the mode change effect has been determined as an effect to be developed from the development announcement effect, and the first aspect. Whether or not to execute the mode change effect is determined based on whether it is the end time of the stock icon effect. The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the mode change effect when the mode change effect is determined as an effect to be developed from the advance notice effect or when the stock icon effect according to the first aspect is the end time. If the sub-control CPU 51 has not determined the mode change effect as an effect to be evolved from the advance notice effect and is not the end time of the stock icon effect according to the first aspect, the remaining number of times that can be specified from the second counter and the determined value have been determined. When it is specified from the second effect pattern that is, that the effect game of this time is a change time of the effect mode, execution of the mode change effect is determined. When the execution permission of the mode change effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the effect mode of the change destination at the change time of this time from the determined second effect pattern at the start of the effect game of this time, and the specification is performed. The effect display device EH is controlled such that the mode information is changed to the information corresponding to the effect mode of the transfer destination while the mode is changed to the effect mode. On the other hand, when determining whether or not to execute the mode change effect, the sub control CPU 51 does not shift the effect mode.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
11 and 12 show an example of a specific execution mode of the effect game when the stock icon effect is executed.

FIG. 11A shows a situation in which the variable game is being executed and the variable game has been suspended twice. In the following description, the variable game being executed in FIG. 11A will be referred to as the first variable game, the variable game that has been suspended first will be referred to as the second variable game, and the later suspended game. The floating game that is present is referred to as the third floating game. Further, in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the stock icon effect according to the second aspect and the stock icon effect according to the first aspect are in the order of standby for the stock icon effect for the second variation game.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the first variation game is started, the stock icon effect is not executed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, the stock icon Gq is not displayed in the display area R4 of the effect display device EH. As shown in FIG. 11B, the fortune-telling effect according to the second mode is executed in the first variation game. From the premise, the stock icon effect is intended for the second variation game. Therefore, of the swordplay effect according to the second aspect and the omikuji effect according to the second aspect, the omikuji effect according to the second aspect is executed as the stock opportunity effect. Execution of the fortune drawing effect according to the second aspect suggests to the player that a predetermined effect is executed in the first variation game, the second variation game, or the third variation game. As shown in FIG. 11C, the stock icon effect is executed with the end of the omikuji effect according to the second aspect. From the premise, the stock icon effect is executed in the order of the stock icon effect according to the second aspect and the stock icon effect according to the first aspect. Therefore, the executed stock icon effect is executed in a mode in which the stock icon Gq1 is displayed. At this time, by displaying the stock icon Gq1, it is suggested in advance that either the mode change effect or the development notice effect will be executed with the end of the stock icon effect corresponding to the stock icon Gq1. It

FIG. 11D shows a situation in which the first variation game ends without the stock icon effect ending. Since the second variable game is executed while the stock icon effect is being executed, the degree of expectation that the second variable game or the third variable game is a jackpot variable game increases.

In FIG. 11E, it is assumed that the sword attack effect is executed in the second variation game. In FIG. 11F, it is shown that the swordplay effect being executed is the swordplay effect according to the second mode. From the premise, the stock icon effect is targeted for the second variation game. Therefore, one of the swordplay effect according to the second aspect and the omikuji effect according to the second aspect is executed as the stock opportunity effect. Here, by executing the swordplay effect according to the second mode, it is suggested to the player that a plurality of stock icon effects are being executed for the second variation game.

As shown in FIG. 11G, the stock icon effect is executed when the sword attack effect according to the second aspect is completed. In the present embodiment, when a stock icon effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, a plurality of stock icons Gq respectively corresponding to the plurality of stock icon effects are displayed. At this time, the plurality of stock icons Gq are displayed in the predetermined display area R4. Further, the plurality of stock icons Gq are displayed in the display area R4 so that the order in which the corresponding stock icon effects are executed can be specified. The period from when the variable game No. 1 is held until the variable game is finished corresponds to a predetermined period.

From the premise, the stock icon effect is executed in the order of the stock icon effect according to the second aspect and the stock icon effect according to the first aspect. Therefore, the executed stock icon effect is executed in a mode in which the stock icon Gq1 or the stock icon Gq2 is displayed. Here, by displaying the stock icon Gq2, it is possible in advance to execute the development notice production of the mode change production and the development notice production with the end of the stock icon production corresponding to the stock icon Gq2. Suggested by.

As shown in FIG. 11(h), when the stock icon effect started in the first variation game ends, along with the end of the stock icon effect, the stock icon Gq (stock icon corresponding to the stock icon effect. Gq1) is regulated, and a mode change effect is executed as a predetermined effect. At this time, since the display position of the stock icon Gq does not change from the initial display position, even if the display of the stock icon Gq1 corresponding to the stock icon effect started in the first variation game is restricted, the second time The display position of the stock icon Gq2 corresponding to the stock icon effect started in the variable game does not change from the initial display position. That is, even if the stock icon Gq corresponding to the one stock icon effect is restricted, the display position of the stock icon Gq corresponding to the stock icon effect different from the one stock icon effect does not change from the initial display position. Therefore, it can be said that the display position of the stock icon Gq indicates the number of times the stock icon effect has been executed.

In FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the second special mode is controlled as the mode change effect is developed. In FIG. 12B, with the end of the stock icon effect started in the second variation game, the display of the stock icon Gq2 corresponding to the stock icon effect is restricted and the development notice effect is executed. .. Both stock icon effects, the stock icon effect started in the first variable game and the stock icon effect started in the second variable game, are finished, and the display of the stock icon Gq corresponding to both stock icon effects is restricted. As a result, the stock icon Gq is not displayed in the display area R4.

As shown in FIG. 12C, in the development notice presentation, a plurality of options are displayed. Specifically, a first option Gs1 that can specify the development to the icon change effect, a second option Gs2 that can specify the development to the stock icon effect, and a third option that can specify the development to the mode change effect. Gs3 and a fourth option Gs4 capable of specifying the development to any one of the icon change effect, the stock icon effect, and the mode change effect are displayed. At this time, since the development advance notice effect being executed is started with the end of the stock icon effect, the second option Gs2 that can specify the development to the stock icon effect is not selected as an option. Further, since the user is staying in the second special mode EM3, the third option Gs3 that can specify the development to the mode change effect is not selected. On the other hand, the first option Gs1 that can specify the development to the icon change effect and the fourth option Gs4 that can specify the development to any of the icon change effect, the stock icon effect, and the mode change effect are selected. obtain.

In FIG. 12D, the fourth option Gs4 is selected, and it is suggested that the icon change effect, the stock icon effect, or the mode change effect is developed. However, as described above, since the development advance notice effect being executed is started with the end of the stock icon effect, the stock icon effect is not developed. Moreover, since the player is staying in the second special mode EM3, the mode change effect is not developed. Therefore, even if the fourth option Gs4 is selected, it can be estimated in advance that the icon change effect will be executed.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the stock icon effect is performed a plurality of times in a predetermined period, a plurality of stock icons Gq corresponding to the plurality of stock icon effects are displayed. When one stock icon production of a plurality of stock icon productions is completed, the stock icon Gq corresponding to the one stock icon production of the plurality of stock icon Gq is displayed along with the end of the one stock icon production. Is regulated and a predetermined effect is executed. That is, when the stock icons Gq are displayed in a predetermined period, it is suggested that at least the same number of predetermined effects as the displayed stock icons Gq are executed. Then, even if the display of one stock icon Gq of the plurality of stock icons Gq is restricted, the display position of another stock icon Gq does not change from the initial display position. For this reason, it is possible to specify not only the number of predetermined effects to be executed thereafter, but also the number of executions of the entire predetermined effect in a predetermined period, including the number of predetermined effects that have ended.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the stock icon effect is an effect in which the type of the predetermined effect that suggests execution differs depending on the type of the stock icon Gq to be displayed. Therefore, when the stock icon effect is executed, the type of stock icon Gq can be paid attention to.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the development notice production is executed with the end of the stock icon production, the development notice production according to the second aspect which does not trigger the start of the stock icon production is executed in the development notice production. To be done. For example, in the development notice effect executed with the end of the stock icon effect, if it is configured so as to obtain a new stock icon effect start trigger, the stock icon effect and the development notice effect according to the first aspect, There may be a situation where is repeatedly executed. In such a situation, there is a possibility that the player's interest may be reduced by repeatedly executing the same effect. In the present embodiment, when it is suggested by the stock icon effect that the development notice effect is executed, the development notice effect according to the second aspect is executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the stock icon effect may be started in the sword attack effect and the fortune drawing effect. Then, when the stock icon effect is started upon the execution of the fortune telling effect, the stock icon effect can be executed over the started variable game and the next variable game. On the other hand, when the stock icon effect is started with the execution of the sword attack effect, the stock icon effect is ended before the next variable game is started. That is, when the stock icon effect is started with the execution of the fortune telling effect, a predetermined effect is executed in either the started variable game or the next variable game, and the stock icon effect is triggered with the execution of the sword attack effect. When the effect is started, a predetermined effect is executed in the started variable game. Therefore, the timing when the predetermined effect is executed can be suggested by the effect that triggered the stock icon effect. In the variable game of 1, only one of the swordplay effect and the fortune drawing effect can be executed. For this reason, when the stock icon Gq is displayed during execution of one of the swordplay effect and the fortune-telling effect, thereafter, in the variable game, the swordplay effect and the fortune-telling effect are not executed, so that a predetermined operation to be performed thereafter is performed. It is possible to increase interest in the production.

(5) According to the present embodiment, when one stock icon effect is executed in a predetermined period, the jackpot expectation is lower than when two stock icon effects are executed. Therefore, interest in the number of executions of the stock icon effect is likely to increase during a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the stock icon Gq is displayed along with the execution of the stock icon effect. Even if the display of the stock icon Gq is restricted and a predetermined effect is executed, the display position of another stock icon Gq does not change, so that it is possible to easily estimate the total number of stock icon effects to be executed. it can.

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.

-The effects that are suggested to be executed in advance by the stock icon effects are not limited to the mode change effects and the development notice effects. For example, even one or a plurality of effects arbitrarily selected from a mode change effect, a development notice effect, a pending change effect, a sword attack effect, and an omikuji effect and another effect different from these effects Good. When the stock icon effect is configured to suggest execution of another effect in advance, a new stock icon effect may be triggered by the execution of another effect, and execution of another effect may be performed. A new stock icon effect does not have to be started with the opportunity. For example, another production may be a reach production.

The number of stock icon effects that can be executed for the variable game of 1 may be 1 or 3 or more. When a plurality of stock icon effects are configured to be executable for one variable game, when one stock icon effect and another stock icon effect execute the same effect along with the end of the stock icon effect There may be. Specifically, the mode change effect is executed with the end of one stock icon effect, and is controlled to the first special mode EM2, and then the mode change effect is executed with the end of another stock icon effect. The second special mode EM3 may be controlled.

-In the variable game of 1, a plurality of stock icon effects may be started. In this case, a plurality of stock icon effects may be started by one stock opportunity effect, or a plurality of stock opportunity effects may be performed in one variable game.

The stock icon Gq may be displayed at the initial display position determined by a predetermined lottery in the display area R4.
The stock icon Gq may change to a display position different from the initial display position when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when a plurality of stock icons Gq are displayed, the display position of another stock icon Gq may be changed as the display of one stock icon Gq is restricted.

The stock icon Gq includes two types of stock icons Gq1 and Gq2, but is not limited to this. For example, the stock icon Gq may be one type of stock icon Gq, or may be configured to include three or more types of stock icons Gq.

-Even if the stock icon Gq is of any type, the effect suggested in advance may be the same. In this case, the types of stock icons Gq may include stock icons Gq having different jackpot expectations, or stock icons Gq having the same jackpot expectations.

The development notice production may be composed only of the development notice production in a manner that triggers the start of the stock icon production, or may be configured only of the development notice production in a manner that does not serve as the start trigger of the stock icon production.

-The production that develops from the development notice production may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the reach effect may be included in the effect that develops from the advance notice effect.
When the special number of stock icon effects are executed for the variable game of 1, the jackpot game may be given along with the end of the variable game of 1. The specific number of times may be 1, or 2 or more.

The prefetching system effect can be executed only in the normal state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in the highly accurate time saving state or may be executed in the highly accurate non-time saving state. .. Further, the look-ahead system effect and the normal system effect may be executable during the big hit game. In addition, the look-ahead type effect may be executable for the second special game that is being held, in addition to or instead of the first special game that is being held.

-After the jackpot game, 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.
・As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled in a probable state, specifications that control it in a probable state until the next big hit game is given, specifications that control it in a probable state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), and a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a probable change state until the minute special game ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probability changing state has a specification (V probability changing machine) that controls to the probability changing state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which a tumbling machine and a V confirmation machine are mixed. The V certainty variation machine may have a specification for producing a specific round game with a single big winning opening, and other than the special winning opening (V winning opening) and the specific round playing which are opened in the specific round playing. The specification may be such that a plurality of special winning openings made up of the special winning openings opened in the round game are provided to cause a specific round game.

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

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

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(B) An effect executing means for executing a display effect for displaying an image and an effect controlling means for controlling the effect executing means are provided, and the display effect includes a first effect and an execution of the first effect. There is a second effect that is suggested in advance, the second effect is an effect that displays a special image that suggests execution of the first effect, and the first effect includes a specific effect. Specific effects include a specific effect according to the first aspect that triggers the start of the new second effect, and a specific effect according to the second aspect that does not trigger the start of the new second effect, and the end of the second effect. When the specific effect is executed according to, the game machine may execute the specific effect according to the second aspect.

10... Pachinko gaming machine, 40... Main control board, 41... Microprocessor, 42... Main control CPU, 50... Sub control board, 51... Sub control CPU, EH... Performance display device.

Claims (5)

Production execution means for executing display production for displaying an image,
And a production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The display effect includes a first effect and a second effect that suggests execution of the first effect in advance.
The second effect is a display effect for displaying a special image suggesting execution of the first effect in the effect executing means,
When a plurality of second effects are executed in a predetermined period, a plurality of special images corresponding to the plurality of second effects are displayed,
The plurality of special images are respectively displayed in a predetermined display area,
When one second effect of the plurality of second effects ends, the display of the special image corresponding to the first second effect is restricted with the end of the first second effect, and The first effect is executed,
Even if the display of the special image corresponding to the first second effect is restricted, the display position of the special image corresponding to the second effect different from the first second effect changes from the initial display position of the special image. Not a gaming machine. There are multiple types of the first effect,
There are multiple types of special images,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect is an effect in which the type of the first effect that suggests execution is different depending on the type of the special image. The first effect includes a specific effect,
The specific effects include a specific effect according to the first aspect that triggers the start of the new second effect, and a specific effect according to the second aspect that does not trigger the start of the new second effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect according to the second aspect is executed when the specific effect is executed along with the end of the second effect. The display effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect different from the first special effect,
In the first special effect, the new second effect may be started upon execution of the first special effect,
In the second special effect, the new second effect may be started when the second special effect is executed.
When a new second effect is started in the first variation game triggered by the execution of the first special effect, the second effect can be continuously performed in the next variation game,
When the new second effect is started in the first variable game triggered by the execution of the second special effect, the second effect ends at least before the next variable game is started,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein only one of the first special effect and the second special effect can be executed in the variable game of No. 1. A gaming machine to which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given according to the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the first specific number of second effects is executed in the predetermined period, compared to when the second specific number of second effects, which is larger than the first specific number, is executed in the predetermined period, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a degree of advantageous expectation to which an advantageous state is given is low.