JP2020185184A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so as to be capable of executing a commence-time performance to be executed within a period until predetermined timing after a special game starts to be executed and a stop-time performance to be executed within a period from predetermined timing to completion of a special game as specific performances. The upper-limit number of times for which a commence-time performance can be executed until a special game subject to a specific performance is completed is larger than the upper-limit number of times for which a stop-time performance can be executed until a special game subject to a specific performance is completed. In this case, a degree of expectation toward a jackpot is higher when the number of times for executing a stop-time performance until a special game subject to a specific performance is completed is a specific number of times than when the number of times for executing a start-time performance until a special game subject to a specific performance is completed is a specific number of times when the number of times smaller than the upper-limit number of times for allowing a commence-time performance to be executed is set to a specific number of times until a special game subject to a specific performance is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, can suspend the execution of a variable game, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and the execution of the variable game is suspended. There is a target that executes an effect that is determined to be executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-3400038

Today, it is desired to improve the interest in relation to the production in which the execution is decided for the variable game whose execution is suspended.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine capable of suspending the execution of a variable game, and includes an effect executing means for executing an effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. There is a specific effect that can be determined to be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the specific effect is executed once or a plurality of times until the variable game that is the target of the specific effect is executed. The specific effect that can be executed in the variable game includes a first specific effect that is executed within a period from the start of execution of the variable game to a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game, and execution of the variable game. There is a second specific effect that is executed within the period from the predetermined timing to the end of the execution of the variable game, and the first specific effect is executed by the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. The maximum number of times that the effect can be executed is larger than the maximum number of times that the second specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. When the number of times less than the maximum number of times that the first specific effect can be executed is set as the specified number of times before the end, the second specific effect is executed by the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. When the number of times is the specific number of times, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of times the first specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is the specific number of times. The gist is that

The game machine is provided with an effect symbol game execution means for executing an effect symbol game using the effect symbols during execution of the variable game, and the effect symbol game has a plurality of types of effect symbols variedly displayed in a plurality of symbol rows. The second specific effect is executed by being performed, and the second specific effect is within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game to the end of the execution of the variable game, and is a part of the effect symbol game. The effect symbol of the symbol string may be executed within the period from the timing when the symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the variable game.

With respect to the game machine, the effect executing means is configured to be able to display first information corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended and second information corresponding to the variable game being executed. The specific effect includes a third specific effect in which the display mode of the first information is displayed and executed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the execution of the variable game targeted by the third specific effect. The second information of the special display mode is displayed therein, and the execution of the variable game is suspended when the execution of another variable game is suspended during the execution of the variable game. When the third specific effect for a game is executed and the first information of the special display mode is displayed, the number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed and the special display The total number of times of the variable game in which the second information of the aspect is displayed is larger than the number of times that the first specific effect is executed by the end of execution of the variable game targeted by the third specific effect. The number may be larger than the number of times the second specific effect is executed before the execution of the variable game targeted by the third specific effect is completed.

With respect to the game machine, a predetermined number of times up to the maximum number of times that the second specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is set as the first number, and the first number of times is set. In the case where the number of times is less than the second number, the jackpot expectation degree when the first specific effect is executed the first number of times before the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect, and the specific effect. The difference between the jackpot expectation when the second specific effect is executed the first time by the end of the variable game targeted for the effect is that the variable game targeted for the specific effect ends. The jackpot expectation when the first specific effect is executed the second time, and the second specific effect is executed the second time by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. It may be larger than the difference between the expected degree of big hit and the time.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display device. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the look-ahead command. The figure which shows the content which can be expected according to the execution number of the production at a start time. The figure which shows the content which can be expected according to the execution number of executions at the time of a stop. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when a specific effect whose execution is determined is executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the specific effect whose execution is determined is executed for the special game whose execution is suspended.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the game machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 that executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 in this embodiment corresponds to a light emitting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) that outputs various sounds as one of the effects. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 in front view. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The launched game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game" or a "special symbol variation game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. The player can recognize the jackpot when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, and can recognize the deviation when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, a big hit game is given after the end of the special game that is the target of the winning. The jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. For example, the maximum number of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbol that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e includes at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. The player can recognize the normal hit when the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, and can recognize the normal hit when the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game that is the target of the winning. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal holds) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. For example, the upper limit of the number of ordinary reservations is 4.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 as a starting port is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start is made in the ball passage. The sensor SE1 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 as the starting port is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. The sensor SE2 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the ordinary winning lottery is won.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, in the large winning opening 29, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the count sensor SE3 Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the conditions for starting the special game and the conditions for starting the normal game are not satisfied, while the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-changing state", and the low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-changing state". Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the "non-electric support state".

The high base state can be realized, for example, by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol that changes the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game is made longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state (variation shortening state)".

In the present embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when the base is low, for example, the first variable member 28 is not opened when the base is low, and the game is played at the second starting port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured so as not to be in the open state even if the normal winning lottery is won so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as. In the case of the above configuration, the low base state means that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state means that the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

The gaming state (type of gaming state) includes a non-probability state and a low base state, a non-probability state and a high base state, and a probabilistic state and a low base state. There is a certain gaming state and a gaming state that is a probabilistic state and is a high base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In the present embodiment, as a general rule, there are a gaming state that is a non-probable change state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probable change state and is a high base state, and a probabilistic state and a high base state. It is controlled to a game state and one of the game states.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbol may define the game state after the jackpot game is completed. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbols classified into the first jackpot symbol, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is set as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is defined to be in a probabilistic state as the game state after the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is defined to have a high base state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot symbols classified into the second jackpot symbol, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbol, "8 times" is set as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a jackpot as a game state after the end of the jackpot game until the end of 100 special games or before the end of 100 special games. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the game is granted. In the pachinko game machine 10, for example, when the first special game is a big hit and the second special game is a big hit, the type of big hit to be determined and the determination rate of various big hits are determined. It may be different.

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production design game (hereinafter referred to as a production game) to be played. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are fluctuated and executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol game is executed by displaying a plurality of types of effect symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of symbol rows. The effect pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is for diversifying the display effect, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The effect game in the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. In the following description, "first column" is referred to as "left column", "first symbol" is indicated as "left symbol", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second symbol" is indicated. The "middle symbol" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is indicated as the "right symbol".

In each column, in principle, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol that imitates "1" is an effect symbol that is based on green. The production design that imitates "2" is a production design that is based on blue. The production design that imitates "3" is a production design that is based on red. The production design that imitates "4" is a production design that is based on blue. The production design that imitates "5" is a production design that is based on green. The production design that imitates "6" is a production design that is based on blue. The production design that imitates "7" is a production design that is based on red. The production design that imitates "8" is a production design that is based on green. As described above, the effect symbols imitating the numbers in the present embodiment are the effect symbols classified into the system based on blue, the effect symbols classified into the system based on green, and the system based on red. There are production patterns that are classified into. As described above, the effect symbols in the present embodiment are classified into a plurality of types of systems.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol game using the effect symbol during the execution of the variable game. Then, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 that executes the effect game functions as an effect symbol game execution means for executing the effect symbol game.

In the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the directed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the directed game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "323", "112", and [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "sway fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ..

In the production game, a reach is formed and a reach production may be performed. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column. The state in which the effect symbols in the (middle row in the present embodiment) are continuously displayed in a variable manner corresponds to the state in which the reach is formed. As the reach effect, for example, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the following description, the execution of only the normal reach effect among the normal reach effect and the super reach effect may be simply indicated as "only the normal reach effect is executed". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. Further, the super reach effect in the present embodiment includes a first super reach effect and a second super reach effect. When the second super reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when the first super reach is executed.

In the present embodiment, the case where only the normal reach effect is executed corresponds to the case where the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the special game is the non-specific effect content. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the super reach effect is executed corresponds to the case where the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the special game is the specific effect content. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect contents of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game include the non-specific effect content and the specific effect content having a higher expectation of big hit than the non-specific effect content. is there. Further, in the present embodiment, among the specific effect contents, the effect content in which the first super reach effect is executed corresponds to the non-special effect content, and the effect content in which the second super reach effect is executed corresponds to the special effect content. To do. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect content includes a non-special effect content and a special effect content having a higher expectation of a big hit than the non-special effect content.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of the special games (pending special games) whose execution is suspended is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as special games, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number thereof, and the execution of the second special game is performed. It will be notified separately of what is on hold or how many.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the hold image FG corresponding to the special game on hold. The hold image FG includes a first hold image FG1 corresponding to the first special game on hold and a second hold image FG2 corresponding to the second special game on hold. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "1", the first hold image FG1a among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d classified into the first hold image FG1 is displayed on the effect display device 25. To. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “2”, the first hold images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "3", the first hold images FG1a to FG1c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "4", the first hold images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "1", the second hold image FG2a among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d classified into the second hold image FG2 is the effect display device 25. Is displayed in. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “2”, the second hold images FG2a and FG2b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “3”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “4”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Incidentally, when the first special hold number is "0", the first hold image FG1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, when the second special hold number is "0", the second hold image FG2 is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the executing image ZG corresponding to the special game being executed is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. In the executing area TR, the executing image ZG based on the reserved image FG that was displayed when the special game being executed was held is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pending image FG that was displayed when the special game being executed was suspended is displayed as the executing image ZG in the executing area TR. Therefore, if the first special game is being executed, the executing image ZG based on the first reserved image FG1 is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. On the other hand, if the second special game is being executed, the executing image ZG based on the second reserved image FG2 is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. By the way, even if the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold are both 0, if the game ball enters the first start port 26 or the second start port 27, the special game is temporarily played. Since the execution of is suspended, the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the hold image FG is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold image FG is displayed as the execution image ZG in the execution area TR of the effect display device 25.

In this way, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to display the held image FG and the executing image ZG. In the present embodiment, the reserved image FG corresponds to the first information corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended. Further, in the present embodiment, the executing image ZG corresponds to the second information corresponding to the variable game being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means is configured to be able to display the first information and the second information.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The game board unit is fixed to the middle frame 13. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high probability value and a common value. In the present embodiment, only the common value and the high probability value are used in the big hit lottery in the non-probability state, while both the common value and the high probability value are used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state. Further, the main ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The production lottery is a lottery that determines whether to execute the reach production when the jackpot lottery is not won, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

Further, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the special game is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally displays the out-of-reach symbol combination as a final stop display without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the out-of-order symbol combination after the reach effect is associated. Further, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern of the normal reach effect associated with the execution of only the normal reach effect and a jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the super reach effect. Further, the variation pattern with out-of-reach includes an out-of-range variation pattern of the normal reach effect associated with the execution of only the normal reach effect and an out-of-reach variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the super reach effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern without out-of-reach in the present embodiment includes the variation pattern HP1. In addition, there are fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP4 as fluctuation patterns with out-of-reach. The fluctuation pattern HP2 is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the normal reach effect. The variation pattern HP3 is an out-of-range variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the first super reach effect. The variation pattern HP4 is an out-of-range variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the second super reach effect. Further, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP7. The fluctuation pattern HP5 is a jackpot fluctuation pattern of a normal reach effect. The variation pattern HP6 is a jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the first super reach effect. The variation pattern HP7 is a jackpot variation pattern of the super reach effect associated with the execution of the second super reach effect.

The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main substrate 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, various processes executed by the main CPU 40a based on the control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, the first). 1 Input judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). .. If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot judgment random numbers), random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as fluctuations). These are random numbers (referred to as pattern random numbers) and random numbers used in the production lottery (hereinafter referred to as production judgment random numbers). After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, when the main CPU 40a finishes the look-ahead command generation process, the first special symbol input process ends. The look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 can hold the first special game when the game ball enters the first starting port 26.

Next, the second special symbol input process will be described.
In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, the second). 2 Input judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of the second special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold determination). .. If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, when the main CPU 40a finishes the look-ahead command generation process, the second special symbol input process ends. As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the special game as the variable game.

Here, the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, a look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described with reference to FIG. The look-ahead commands generated in the look-ahead command generation process of the present embodiment are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC19. In the look-ahead command SC1, the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6), and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. It is generated when it is a value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6). The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP1. The look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 are values in which the value of the jackpot judgment random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value, and the value of the effect judgment random number matches the effect judgment value (match in FIG. 6). Is generated). The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP2. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP3. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP4.

The look-ahead commands SC5 to SC7 are values in which the acquired jackpot judgment random number matches the high probability value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the high probability value), and the value of the effect judgment random number matches the effect judgment value. It is generated when the value is not. Further, the look-ahead commands SC5 to SC7 are generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP1 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the non-probability variation state. Of these, the look-ahead command SC5 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC6 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC7 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7 when it is in the probability variation state.

The look-ahead commands SC8 to SC16 are generated when the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the high probability value and the effect determination random number value matches the effect determination value. Further, the look-ahead commands SC8 to SC10 are generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP2 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the non-probability variation state. Of these, the look-ahead command SC8 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC9 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC10 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the probability variation state. Further, the look-ahead commands SC11 to SC13 are generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP3 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the non-probability variation state. Of these, the look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC12 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC13 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the probability variation state. Further, the look-ahead commands SC14 to SC16 are generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP4 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the non-probability variation state. Of these, the look-ahead command SC14 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC15 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6 when it is in the probability variation state. The look-ahead command SC16 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7 when the value of the variation pattern random number is in the probability variation state.

The look-ahead commands SC17 to SC19 are generated when the acquired jackpot determination random number values match the common value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the common value). The look-ahead command SC17 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5. The look-ahead command SC18 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6. The look-ahead command SC19 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process of the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on the value of a random number and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process of the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can identify the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process of the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process of the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is "3", the main CPU 40a is set to the first special game. Generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can be specified to correspond and that the first special hold number is "3". Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process of the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is a random number of at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on the value of and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process of the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can identify the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process of the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

The generation of the look-ahead command in the look-ahead command generation process will be described below. In the following description, the "acquired random number" means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and is a look-ahead in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means the value of the random number acquired in the second special symbol input process.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as one of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC4 when the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match any of the high probability value and the common value. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC1. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 based on the value of the variation pattern random number.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC5 to SC16 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC5 to SC7. At this time, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC5 to SC7 based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC8 to SC16. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC8 to SC16 based on the value of the variation pattern random number.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC17 to SC19 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC17 to SC19 based on the value of the variation pattern random number.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in the jackpot game, in the special game, or in the interval between fluctuations. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination when any of the big hit game, the special game, and the interval between fluctuations. When the judgment result of the execution judgment is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main CPU 40a stores a standby command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and performs the special symbol start processing. finish.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. .. Then, when the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a finishes the special symbol start process after performing the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a finishes the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery differs at least in part between the probabilistic state and the non-probability change state. After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and a fluctuation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a indicates the determined special symbol as identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and the variation pattern as identifiable control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command). ) Is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and a fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After that, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

As described above, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery to realize a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. Further, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern in the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern to determine the variation time of the variation game, and the effect content of the effect (reach effect) executed during the execution of the variation game Is realized.

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

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the control of giving the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations elapses. The main CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is given after winning the jackpot.

When the big hit special game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. .. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games defined in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main CPU 40a specifies to control to the non-probability change state, a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main RAM 40c with the end of the big hit game. .. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a specifies that the probability change state is to be controlled, the probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probability change state with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 40a specifies that the control to the high base state is specified, a value that can be specified to control the high base state is set in the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a stores "100 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state in the main RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 40a becomes low with the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0. Set the base state flag to a value that can be identified as controlling the base state. That is, the main CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

When the big hit game is given, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal hit game nor the normal game is in progress, while the main CPU 40a makes a negative judgment when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal hold stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of pending numbers is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c to update. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the normal hold number after the update. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Then, the main CPU 40a determines the normal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display is performed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Control the panel 22. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. In the present embodiment, it is easier to win the ordinary winning lottery when the high base state is used than when the low base state is used. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the normal winning lottery can be won even in the low base state, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 as compared with the case of the high base state, but the game ball enters the second starting port 27. There is a possibility of a ball.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 41a based on the control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs a low probability state command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-probability change state in the probability state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the sub CPU 41a inputs a high probability state command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the probability change state in the probability state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can identify whether it is in the probabilistic state by referring to the probability state flag of the sub RAM 41c. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can identify whether it is in a high base state by referring to the base state flag of the sub RAM 41c.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. The content of the jackpot effect may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. Based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination according to the effect symbol that is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. When the sub CPU 41a specifies the jackpot symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the sub CPU 41a specifies a symbol that is out of alignment with the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of symbols that are out of alignment according to the effect symbol. For example, when the sub CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern with reach from the input variation pattern specification command, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of outlier symbols including reach. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies the non-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the production game. Then, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a displays the symbol combination by the effect symbol as a fixed stop display when the end command is input. The sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the end command. In this case, the end command may be omitted.

When a look-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 41a stores the input pre-read command in the sub RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a specifies which of the first special game and the second special game the input look-ahead command corresponds to, and the look-ahead command and the second special game corresponding to the first special game. Separated from the look-ahead command corresponding to the game, it is stored in the sub RAM 41c. At this time, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c so that the storage order of the look-ahead commands can be specified according to the first special hold number or the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. Further, when the first special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, the effect display device 25 displays the same number of first hold images FG1 as the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. To control. Similarly, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the effect display device displays the same number of second hold images FG2 as the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the look-ahead command. 25 is controlled. For example, when the first reserved image FG1a is displayed on the effect display device 25, a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game capable of identifying that the first special reserved number is "2" is input to the sub CPU 41a. Then, the first reserved image FG1b is newly displayed. Further, when the game end command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution image ZG displayed in the execution area TR is hidden. By hiding the executing image ZG, the executing image ZG is erased in the effect display device 25.

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

Next, the hold notice production will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect corresponding to the third specific effect. The hold notice effect is an effect that can be determined to be executed for a special game whose execution has been suspended (hereinafter, may be referred to as a specific effect). The specific effect includes a third specific effect. The hold notice effect is configured so that execution can be started for a special game whose execution has been suspended. The hold notice effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the first special game when it is in a low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the second special game when it is in a high base state. The hold notice effect can be executed in one or a plurality of variable games that are executed before the variable game targeted by the hold notice effect is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed for the first special game, the first hold image FG1 corresponding to the target first special game has a notice mode different from the normal mode (normal display mode). It is displayed in (special display mode). Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed for the second special game, the second hold image FG2 corresponding to the target second special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. Will be done. When the hold notice effect is executed, the hold image FG corresponding to the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is displayed in the notice mode, while the execution of the hold notice effect corresponds to another special game. The reserved image FG to be displayed is not displayed in the notice mode. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice effect is executed by targeting the special game whose execution is suspended and setting the hold image FG corresponding to the target special game to a notice mode different from the normal mode. Will be done. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect can determine the execution of the variable game whose execution is suspended, and the hold image FG corresponding to the target variable game is a notice mode different from the normal mode. It is executed by. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect includes a third specific effect that is executed by displaying the display mode of the first information in a special display mode different from the normal display mode.

There are a plurality of types of notice modes. The notice mode in this embodiment includes a first notice mode, a second notice mode, and a third notice mode. When the hold notice effect is executed in the first notice mode, a star-shaped image based on blue is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the second notice mode, a star-shaped image based on green is displayed as the hold image FG. When the hold notice effect is executed in the third notice mode, a star-shaped image based on red is displayed as the hold image FG. Further, in the present embodiment, the type of the notice mode corresponds to the effect content of the special display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect contents in the special display mode. Then, in the hold notice effect, at least the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is suggested or notified depending on the type of the notice mode. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the first notice mode to the third notice mode, the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. Expectations for big hits are high. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the first notice mode to the third notice mode, the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. There is a high degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the second super expectation) that the second super reach effect will be executed. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, when the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the normal mode, the first reserved image FG1 displays a circular image based on white. It is displayed on the device 25, and if it is the second reserved image FG2, a diamond-shaped image based on white is displayed on the effect display device 25. In addition, in this embodiment, the type of the notice mode corresponds to the effect content of the hold notice effect.

Incidentally, when the hold notice effect is executed and the execution of the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is started, the running image ZG based on the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is displayed in the running area TR of. That is, during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, the executing image ZG of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. That is, in the present embodiment, the second information of the special display mode is displayed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the third specific effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, either the case where the special game targeted for the hold notice effect can be specified to be a big hit or the case where the special game subject to the hold notice effect can be specified to be out of order. Also, there is no change in the total number of times of the special game in which the reserved image FG of the notice mode is displayed and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed. Therefore, from the total number of times of the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed and the number of special games in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed, the special that is the target of the hold notice effect. It is difficult to estimate the jackpot expectation of the game. In this way, "the total number of times of the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed". There is no difference depending on whether the special game targeted for the hold notice production is a big hit or a miss.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are cases where it is possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a big hit, and cases where it is possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is out of the game. Then, the probability that the type of the advance notice mode is determined is different. As a result, as described above, the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect differs depending on the type of notice mode. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect from the effect content of the hold notice effect, that is, the type of the notice mode. As described above, there is a large difference in the "production content of the hold notice effect" depending on whether the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a big hit or not. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the jackpot expectation when the notice mode is the "first notice mode" is "12%", and the jackpot expectation when the notice mode is the "second notice mode" is "21%". , The jackpot expectation when the notice mode is the "third notice mode" is "37%".

As described above, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the special game in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed. The rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "total number of times" is extremely lower than the rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "type of notice mode". Rather, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of special games in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed" The jackpot expectation is not reflected in the "total number of times". Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed, the player asks, "The number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the running image ZG of the notice mode. Of the "total number of special games in which" is displayed and the "production content of the hold notice effect", the "production content of the hold notice effect" is emphasized.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, there are cases where it is possible to specify that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, and the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. In both cases where it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed, the number of special games in which the reserved image FG in the notice mode is displayed and the special game in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed. There is no change in the total number of times. Therefore, from the total number of times of the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed and the number of special games in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed, the special that is the target of the hold notice effect. It is difficult to estimate the second super expectation of the game. In this way, "the total number of times of the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed". There is no difference depending on whether or not the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is possible to specify that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect, and when the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is executed. The probability that the type of the advance notice mode is determined differs between the case where it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed and the case where it can be specified. As a result, as described above, the second super expectation of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect differs depending on the type of the notice mode. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the second super expectation degree of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect from the effect content of the hold notice effect, that is, the type of the notice mode. As described above, there is a large difference in the "production content of the hold notice effect" depending on whether or not the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the second super expectation degree when the notice mode is the “first notice mode” is “24%”, and the second super expectation degree when the notice mode is the “second notice mode”. Is "46%", and the second super expectation degree when the notice mode is the "third notice mode" is "80%".

As described above, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the special game in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed. The ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "total number of times of the number of times" is extremely lower than the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "type of notice mode". Rather, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of special games in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed" The second super expectation is not reflected in the "total number of times". Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed, the player asks, "The number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the running image ZG of the notice mode. Of the "total number of special games in which" is displayed and the "production content of the hold notice effect", the "production content of the hold notice effect" is emphasized.

Here, the control related to the execution of the hold notice effect corresponding to the third specific effect will be described.
When the read-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 41a may perform the hold notice determination process. When the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input in the low base state, the sub CPU 41a performs the hold notice determination process. In this hold notice determination process, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect for the first special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode when executing the hold notice effect are determined. Further, in the high base state, when the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub CPU 41a performs the hold notice determination process. In this hold notice determination process, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect for the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode when executing the hold notice effect are determined.

In the hold notice determination process, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended. Specifically, in the non-probability state, the sub CPU 41a is included in any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 and SC8 to SC19 among the look-ahead commands stored in the sub-RAM 41c prior to the look-ahead command input this time. Determine if there is a look-ahead command for. Further, in the probabilistic state, the sub CPU 41a determines which of the pre-read commands SC2 to SC19 is among the pre-read commands stored in the sub RAM 41c before the pre-read command input this time. judge. Then, when it is determined that there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution has already been suspended, the sub CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, when it is determined that there is no special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended, the sub CPU 41a determines that the input look-ahead command is the hold notice effect. Determine if the read-ahead command is the target. The look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect differs depending on the game state. Specifically, the look-ahead commands that are the targets of the hold notice effect in the non-probability change state are the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 and SC8 to SC16. The look-ahead commands that are the target of the hold notice effect in the probabilistic state are the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC19. Then, if the input look-ahead command is not a look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25.

When the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect, the sub CPU 41a determines whether to start executing the hold notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. I do. In the present embodiment, when the hold notice lottery is won, the execution of the hold notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the hold notice lottery is not won, the execution of the hold notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is not determined.

The winning probability of the hold notice lottery differs depending on whether it is possible to identify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit or that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order. In the non-probability state, "when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit" corresponds to the case where the look-ahead command is any of the look-ahead commands SC17 to SC19. On the other hand, in the non-probability state, "the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order" corresponds to the case where the look-ahead command is any one of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC16. In the probabilistic state, "when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit" corresponds to the case where the look-ahead command is any of the look-ahead commands SC5 to SC19. On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, "the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order" corresponds to the case where the look-ahead command is any of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC4.

By the way, in the non-probability state, "when it can be specified that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC4, SC14 to SC16, Corresponds to the case of any of SC19. On the other hand, in the non-probability state, "when it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1 to SC3, SC5 to SC13. , SC17, SC18. In the probabilistic state, "when it can be specified that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC4, SC7, SC10, SC13, SC16. , SC19. On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, "when it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1 to SC3, SC5, SC6. Corresponds to any of SC8, SC9, SC11, SC12, SC14, SC15, SC17, and SC18.

If the hold notice lottery is not won, the sub CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, when the hold notice lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of the notice mode.

Specifically, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the hold notice effect, that is, the type of the notice mode. In the present embodiment, the types of notice modes that can be determined are determined according to the input look-ahead command. According to the input look-ahead command, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode from the determinable notice modes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the notice mode that can be determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is higher in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. The type of notice mode is determined from the types. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to determine in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode so that the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is higher. The type of notice mode is determined from among the types of notice modes.

Incidentally, when any of the look-ahead commands SC2, SC8 to SC10 is input in the non-probability state, the first notice mode and the second notice mode are defined as the types of the notice modes that can be determined. .. Types of notice modes in which the first notice mode, second notice mode, and third notice mode can be determined when any of the look-ahead commands SC3, SC4, SC11 to SC19 is input in the non-probability state. It is defined as. When the look-ahead command SC2 is input in the probabilistic state, the first notice mode and the second notice mode are defined as the types of the notice modes that can be determined. When any of the look-ahead commands SC3 to SC19 is input in the probabilistic state, the first notice mode, the second notice mode, and the third notice mode are defined as the types of the notice modes that can be determined. ..

When the sub CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode, the sub CPU 41a ends the hold advance notice determination process. When the type of the notice mode is determined in the hold notice determination process, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the hold image FG of the determined notice mode is newly displayed. As a result, the hold image FG in the notice mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the hold notice effect is started. When the sub CPU 41a wins the hold notice execution lottery and determines the type of the notice mode, the sub CPU 41a can identify the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, and the hold image FG in the hold notice effect. Information that can identify the type of the advance notice mode (hereinafter referred to as hold notice execution information) is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The hold notice execution information stored in the sub-RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice execution corresponding to the hold notice execution information is completed or when the jackpot game is given. ..

Next, the production at the start will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a start-time effect corresponding to the first specific effect. The start-time effect is an effect (specific effect) that can be determined to be executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. The specific effect includes a first specific effect. The start-time effect is configured so that execution can be started for a special game whose execution is suspended. The start effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a start effect for the first special game when it is in a low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a start effect for the second special game when it is in a high base state. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the start-time effect may be executed for the special game being executed. The start-time effect can be executed in one or a plurality of variable games that are executed before the variable game that is the target of the start-time effect is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start-time effect may be executed during the execution of the special game that is executed before the special game that is the target of the start-time effect is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start-time effect may be executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the start-time effect. During the execution of the special game, the start effect is executed within the period from the start of the execution of the special game to the predetermined timing during the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect is executed within a period from the start of execution of the variable game to a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game. For example, the start-time effect is executed within a period from the start of execution of the special game until the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the start effect is executed at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols in all rows is started.

The start-time effect is executed in a manner using an effect element different from the effect symbol. Specifically, the start effect in the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 25. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect is executed in a mode using an effect element different from the effect symbol.

There are multiple types of production content at the start. Specifically, as the effect contents of the start effect, the first effect content in which the effect image based on blue is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the effect image based on green are displayed on the effect display device 25. There are a second effect content and a second effect content in which an effect image based on red is displayed on the effect display device 25. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of production contents in the production content of the first specific production. Then, in the start-time effect, at least the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the start-time effect is suggested or notified depending on the effect content. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a special game that is the target of the start production in the order of the first production content <the second production content <the third production content among the first production content to the third production content. Expectations for big hits are high. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the first production contents to the third production contents, the first production mode <second production mode <third production mode is the first of the special games that are the targets of the production at the start. 2 Super expectations are high.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the start effect is determined. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the start effect is set to "4 times". For example, in the low base state, it is assumed that the execution of the start effect is determined for the first special game stored as the first special hold number "4" during the execution of the special game. In this case, during the execution of the three first special games whose execution is started before the first special game which is the target of the start effect is executed, and the first which is the target of the start effect. The start effect is executed a total of four times, one during the execution of the special game. Such a situation is an example of a situation in which the start-up effect for the maximum number of times can be executed until the special game targeted for the start-time effect ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the start-up effect can be executed is determined by the effect executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended. For example, in the present embodiment, if the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the start effect cannot be executed three or more times until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the start effect can be executed three or more times until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. is there. Further, in the present embodiment, when only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the start effect cannot be executed four times or more until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. Is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the start effect can be executed four times or more until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. Is. Here, it is described that "it can be executed 4 times or more", but in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is decided to execute the effect at the start for one special game, it starts more than 4 times. Time production is not executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is specified that the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the non-specific effect content, the variation targeted for the specific effect. By the end of the game, the first specific effect cannot be executed more than a special number of times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is specified that the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the specific effect content, the variable game targeted for the specific effect ends. By the time it is done, the first specific effect can be executed a special number of times or more.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, if the number of times the start effect is executed has not reached three, the reach effect may not be executed, so that the reach effect is executed. It cannot be definitely expected (in FIG. 7, "-" is shown in the expected content column). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the start effect reaches three, it can be definitively expected that the reach effect will be executed (in FIG. 7, "normal reach" is displayed in the expected content column. More than directing "). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the start effect reaches four, it can be definitively expected that the super reach effect will be executed (in FIG. 7, in the expected content column, " More than super reach production ").

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is possible to identify that the special game targeted for the start production is a big hit, compared to the case where it is possible to identify that the special game targeted for the start production is out of order. Therefore, it is easy to determine a large number of executions of the start-up effect that can be determined. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the greater the number of times the start-time effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit of the special game targeted for the start-time effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if it can be specified that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the start effect, the special game targeted for the start effect is being executed. Compared to the case where it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed, it is easy to determine a large number of executions of the start-up effect that can be determined. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the greater the number of times the start-time effect is executed, the higher the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the start-time effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the production content of the start production is "first production content", the jackpot expectation is "4%", and the production content of the start production is "second production content". When the jackpot expectation is "5%" and the production content of the start production is "third production content", the jackpot expectation is "6%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the number of executions of the start effect is "1", the jackpot expectation is "2%", and when the number of executions of the start effect is "2", the jackpot is The jackpot expectation when the expectation is "5%", the number of executions of the start effect is "3", and the jackpot expectation when the start effect is "4". Is "18%". As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difference in the jackpot expectation due to the difference in the number of executions of the start production is larger than the difference in the jackpot expectation due to the difference in the production content of the start production. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "number of executions of the start production" is higher than the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "start production content". Therefore, when the start-time effect is executed, the player attaches importance to the "start-time effect execution number" out of the "start-time effect effect content" and the "start-time effect execution number".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the production content of the start production is "first production content", the second super expectation degree is "12%", and the production content of the start production is "second production content". When the second super expectation is "13%" and the production content of the start production is "third production content", the second super expectation is "14%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the second super expectation degree is "10%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "1 time" and the number of executions of the start effect is "2 times". The second super expectation level of is "20%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the second super expectation degree is "30%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "3 times" and the number of executions of the start effect is "4 times". The second super expectation level of is "40%". As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difference in the second super expectation due to the difference in the number of executions of the start effect is larger than the difference in the second super expectation due to the difference in the effect content of the start effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "number of executions of the start production" is higher than the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "start production content". high. Therefore, when the start-time effect is executed, the player attaches importance to the "start-time effect execution number" out of the "start-time effect effect content" and the "start-time effect execution number".

Here, the control related to the execution of the start-time effect corresponding to the first specific effect will be described.
When the pre-reading command is input, the sub CPU 41a may perform a start effect determination process. When the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input in the low base state, the sub CPU 41a performs the start-time effect determination process. In this start-time effect determination process, whether or not to execute the start-time effect for the first special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, the effect content of the start-time effect when executing the start-time effect, and the start-time effect Determine the number of executions. Further, when the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input in the high base state, the sub CPU 41a performs the effect determination process at the start. In this start-time effect determination process, whether or not to execute the start-time effect for the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, the effect content of the start-time effect when executing the start-time effect, and the start-time effect Determine the number of executions.

In the start-time effect determination process, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended. Then, when it is determined that there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended, the sub CPU 41a ends the start effect determination process.

Further, when it is determined that there is no special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended, the sub CPU 41a has already decided to execute the start effect. Determine if it is. When the execution of the start-time effect has already been decided, the sub-RAM 41c stores information that can identify that the execution of the start-time effect has already been decided. The sub CPU 41a determines whether the execution of the start effect has already been determined by determining whether the information that can identify that the execution of the start effect has already been determined is stored in the sub RAM 41c. By the way, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the information that can identify that the execution of the start-time effect has already been decided is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, it has already started during the execution of the special game in which the execution was started last time. Includes the situation in which the time production was executed. Then, if it is determined that the execution of the start-time effect has already been determined, the sub CPU 41a ends the start-time effect determination process.

Further, when it is determined that the execution of the start-time effect has not already been decided, the sub CPU 41a determines whether to start the execution of the start-time effect targeting the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. Make a lottery. In the present embodiment, when the first execution lottery is won, the execution of the start-time effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first execution lottery is not won, the execution of the start-time effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is not determined. The winning probability of the first execution lottery differs depending on whether it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit or that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order.

If the first execution lottery is not won, the sub CPU 41a ends the start-time effect determination process. On the other hand, when the first execution lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the start effect. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the start-time effect according to the look-ahead command and the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. .. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the start-time effect according to the look-ahead command and the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. decide.

Specifically, the sub CPU 41a can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game when the first special hold number that can be specified is "1" and from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. 2 When the number of special reservations is "1", "1" is determined as the number of executions of the effect at the start. Further, the sub CPU 41a has a case where the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is "2", and a second special that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. When the number of holds is "2", the number of executions of the start effect is determined from the range of "1 to 2". Further, the sub CPU 41a has a case where the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is "3", and a second special that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. When the number of holds is "3", the number of executions of the start effect is determined from the range of "1 to 3". Further, the sub CPU 41a has a case where the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is "4" and a second special that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. When the number of holds is "4", the number of executions of the start effect is determined from the range of "1 to 4".

However, in the non-probability state, when the input look-ahead commands are the look-ahead commands SC1 and SC5 to SC7, the sub CPU 41a does not determine the number of times of execution of the start effect as three or more times, but once. Or decide twice. Further, in the non-probability state, when the input look-ahead commands are the look-ahead commands SC2, SC8 to SC10, SC17, the sub CPU 41a does not determine the number of times of execution of the start effect as 4 times or more. Determine one of 1 to 3 times. Similarly, in the probabilistic state, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1, the sub CPU 41a does not determine the number of times of executing the effect at the start three times or more, but once or twice. decide. Further, in the probabilistic state, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC2, SC5, SC8, SC11, SC14, SC17, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of times of execution of the start effect as 4 times or more. Do not decide one of 1 to 3 times. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of executions of the start production is selected from the determinable number of executions so that the higher the number of executions of the start production, the higher the expectation of the big hit of the special game targeted for the start production. It is determined. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start production is performed from the determinable number of executions so that the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the start production increases as the number of executions of the start production increases. The number of executions of is determined.

When the secondary CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the start effect, the sub CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as first execution number information) that can specify the execution number of the start effect in the secondary RAM 41c. When the number of executions of the start effect is determined according to the input of the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, the number of executions of the first special hold and the start effect that can be specified from the look-ahead command do not match. In this case, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c information that can specify the number of times of the special game that limits the execution of the effect at the start (hereinafter, referred to as the first limit number information). Similarly, when the number of executions of the start-time effect is determined in response to the input of the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the number of second special hold and the number of executions of the start-time effect that can be specified from the look-ahead command are determined. If they do not match, the sub CPU 41a stores the first limit number of times information in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c the first limit number of times information that can specify the difference between the special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command and the number of times the start effect is executed. For example, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command is "4" and "2 times" is determined as the number of executions of the start effect, the sub CPU 41a is set to "2 times (= 4-2)". The first limit number of times information that can specify "" is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The first execution number information and the first limit number information stored in the sub-RAM 41c are deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the start effect is completed or when the jackpot game is given.

When the number of executions of the start effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a determines the content of the start effect. In the present embodiment, the effect content of the start-time effect that can be determined is defined according to the input look-ahead command. In response to the input look-ahead command, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the start effect from the determinable effect contents. In the pachinko game machine 10, in the order of the first production content <second production content <third production content, the production content that can be determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the production at the start is high. The content of the production at the start is decided from the inside. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, it is possible to determine in the order of the first production content <second production content <third production content so that the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the start production is higher. The production content of the starting production is determined from the various production contents.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC5 to SC7 is input in the non-probability state, the first effect content is defined as the effect content of the start effect that can be determined. ing. Further, in the non-probability state, when any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 and SC8 to SC19 is input, the first effect content to the third effect content can be determined as the effect content of the start effect. It has been decided. Further, when the look-ahead command SC1 is input in the probabilistic state, the first effect content is defined as the effect content of the start effect that can be determined. Further, in the probabilistic state, when any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC19 is input, the first effect content to the third effect content are defined as the effect content of the start effect that can be determined.

When the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the start effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the start effect determination process. When the effect content of the start effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores the information that can specify the determined effect content (hereinafter, referred to as the first effect content information) in the sub RAM 41c. The first effect content information stored in the sub RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the start effect is completed or when the jackpot game is given. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first execution number information, the first limit number information, and the first effect content information correspond to information that can identify that the execution of the start effect has already been determined.

When the variation pattern specification command is input, the sub CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the first limit number information when the first limit number information capable of specifying one or more times is stored in the sub RAM 41c. Then, the first limit number information is updated. At this time, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the start effect.

When the variation pattern specification command is input and the first limit number information is not stored (or the number of times that can be specified from the first limit number information is 0), the sub CPU 41a is stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the first execution number information that can specify the number of times of one or more times is stored, the number of times that can be specified is subtracted by 1 from the first execution number information, and the first execution number information is updated. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect at the start of the effect that can be specified from the first effect content information is executed at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are variablely displayed in the effect game. To do.

Next, the effect at the time of stopping will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a stop-time effect corresponding to the second specific effect. The stop-time effect is an effect (specific effect) that can be determined to be executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. The specific effect includes a second specific effect. The stop effect is configured so that execution can be started for a special game whose execution is suspended. The stop effect is configured to be feasible in the effect display device 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a stop effect for the first special game when the base is in a low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a stop effect for the second special game when it is in a high base state. The stop effect can be executed in one or a plurality of variable games that are executed before the variable game targeted by the stop effect is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the stop effect may be executed during the execution of the special game that is executed before the special game that is the target of the stop effect is executed. During the execution of the special game, the stop effect is executed within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the special game to the end of the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the second specific effect is executed within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game to the end of the execution of the variable game. For example, the stop-time effect is executed during the execution of the special game within the period from the time when the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game to the end of the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the second specific effect is executed within the period from the timing when the effect symbols of a part of the symbol strings are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol game to the end of the special game. Specifically, the stop-time effect in the present embodiment is executed at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed.

The stop-time effect is executed in a manner using the effect symbol. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second specific effect is executed in an manner using the effect symbol. Specifically, the stop-time effect in the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the symbol combination by the predetermined effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second specific effect is executed in such a manner that the combination of predetermined effect symbols is stopped and displayed. The "design combination by a predetermined effect symbol" in the present embodiment is based on an effect symbol in which the effect symbols of some symbol rows and the effect symbols of other symbol rows are different, while the effect symbols of all rows are classified into the same system. It is a combination of symbols, and is an outlier combination that does not include reach. That is, the predetermined combination of effect symbols is a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols of some symbol rows and the effect symbols of other symbol rows are different, while the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are classified into the same system. .. Hereinafter, the “symbol combination with a predetermined effect symbol” that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop effect is referred to as a “stop effect symbol combination”.

There are multiple types of production contents when stopped. Specifically, the effect content of the stop effect includes a first stop content, a second stop content, and a third stop content. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the stop effect is executed with the first stop content, the stop effect symbol combination by the effect symbols classified into the system based on blue is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the stop effect is executed with the second stop content, the stop effect symbol combination by the effect symbols classified into the system based on green is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the stop effect is executed with the first stop content, the stop effect symbol combination by the effect symbols classified into the system based on red is temporarily stopped and displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of production contents in the production content of the second specific production. Then, in the stop-time effect, at least the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the stop-time effect is suggested or notified depending on the effect content. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the first stop contents to the third stop contents, the special game that is the target of the stop effect in the order of the first stop contents <the second stop contents <the third stop contents. Expectations for big hits are high. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the first stop contents to the third stop contents, the first stop content <the second stop content <the third stop content is the first of the special games that are the targets of the stop effect. 2 Super expectations are high.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that the stop effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the stop effect is determined. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the stop effect can be executed before the end of the special game that is the target of the stop effect is set to "3 times". For example, in the low base state, it is assumed that the execution of the stop effect is determined for the first special game stored as the first special hold number "4" during the execution of the special game. In this case, during the execution of the first special game three times, which is started before the first special game targeted for the stop effect is executed, the stop effect is executed three times in total. To. Such a situation is an example of a situation in which the stop effect can be executed for the maximum number of times until the special game targeted for the stop effect ends.

As described above, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the start effect is "4 times". Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the start effect is stopped by the end of the special game targeted for the stop effect. It is more than the maximum number of times that the time effect can be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the first specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is specified by the second specification by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. More than the maximum number of times the production can be performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the first specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is the first by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. 2 It is different from the maximum number of times that a specific effect can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the stop time effect can be executed is determined by the effect executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended. For example, in the present embodiment, if the super reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the stop effect cannot be executed three or more times until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. is there. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended, the stopped effect can be executed three or more times until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. Is. Here, it is described that "it can be executed three times or more", but in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is decided to execute the stop production for one special game, the pachinko game machine is stopped more than three times. Time production is not executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is specified that the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the non-specific effect content, the variation targeted for the specific effect. By the end of the game, the second specific effect cannot be executed more than the non-special number of times, which is less than the special number of times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is specified that the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the specific effect content, the variable game targeted for the specific effect ends. By the time it is done, the second specific effect can be executed a non-special number of times or more.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, if the number of executions of the stop effect has not reached three, the reach effect may not be executed, so that the reach effect is executed. It cannot be definitely expected (in FIG. 8, "-" is shown in the expected content column). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the stop-time effect reaches three, it can be definitively expected that the super reach effect will be executed (in FIG. 8, in the expected content column, " More than super reach production ").

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is possible to identify that the special game targeted for the stop effect is a big hit, compared to the case where it is possible to specify that the special game targeted for the stop effect is out of order. Therefore, it is easy to determine a large number of executions of the stop effect that can be determined. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the greater the number of executions of the stop effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit of the special game targeted for the stop effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if it can be specified that the second super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the stop effect, the special game targeted for the stop effect is being executed. Compared to the case where it can be specified that the second super reach effect is not executed, it is easy to determine a large number of executions of the stop effect that can be determined. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the greater the number of executions of the stop effect, the higher the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the stop effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the effect content of the stop effect is "first stop content", the jackpot expectation is "11%", and the effect content of the stop effect is "second stop content". When the jackpot expectation is "17%" and the production content of the stop production is "third stop content", the jackpot expectation is "31%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the jackpot expectation when the stop time effect is executed "1 time" is "10%", and the jackpot expectation is "2 times" when the stop time effect is executed "2 times". When the expectation level is "11%" and the number of executions of the stop effect is "3 times", the jackpot expectation level is "12%". As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difference in the jackpot expectation due to the difference in the production content of the stop effect is larger than the difference in the jackpot expectation due to the difference in the number of executions of the stop effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "number of executions of the stop effect" is lower than the rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "production content of the stop effect". Therefore, when the stop-time effect is executed, the player attaches importance to the "stop-time effect effect content" out of the "stop-time effect effect content" and the "stop-time effect execution count".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the effect content of the stop effect is "first stop content", the second super expectation degree is "23%", and the effect content of the stop effect is "second stop content". The second super expectation degree is "46%", and the second super expectation degree when the production content of the stop production is "third stop content" is "75%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the second super expectation degree is "30%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "1 time" and the number of executions of the stop effect is "2 times". The second super expectation is "31%", and the second super expectation is "32%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "3". As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difference in the second super expectation due to the difference in the production content of the stop effect is larger than the difference in the second super expectation due to the difference in the number of executions of the stop effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "number of executions of the stop effect" is higher than the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "production content of the stop effect". Low. Therefore, when the stop-time effect is executed, the player attaches importance to the "stop-time effect effect content" out of the "stop-time effect effect content" and the "stop-time effect execution count".

Here, the control related to the execution of the stop-time effect corresponding to the second specific effect will be described.
When the read-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 41a may perform a stop effect determination process. When the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input in the low base state, the sub CPU 41a performs the stop effect determination process. In this stop effect determination process, whether or not the stop effect is executed for the first special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, the effect content of the stop effect when the stop effect is executed, and the stop effect Determine the number of executions. In the low base state, when the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input, the sub CPU 41a produces a stop effect when the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command is "1". No decision processing is performed. When the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input in the high base state, the sub CPU 41a performs the stop-time effect determination process. In this stop effect determination process, whether or not the stop effect is executed for the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, the effect content of the stop effect when the stop effect is executed, and the stop effect Determine the number of executions. In the high base state, when the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub CPU 41a produces a stop effect when the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command is "1". No decision processing is performed.

In the stop effect determination process, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended. Then, when it is determined that there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended, the sub CPU 41a ends the stop time effect determination process.

Further, when it is determined that there is no special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game among the special games whose execution is already suspended, the sub CPU 41a has already decided to execute the stop effect. Determine if it is. When the execution of the stop effect has already been decided, the sub-RAM 41c stores information that can identify that the execution of the stop effect has already been decided. The sub CPU 41a determines whether the execution of the stop effect has already been decided by determining whether the information that can identify that the execution of the stop effect has already been determined is stored in the sub RAM 41c. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the information that can identify that the execution of the stop-time effect has already been decided is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the game is already stopped during the execution of the special game in which the execution was started last time. Includes the situation in which the time production was executed. Then, when it is determined that the execution of the stop-time effect has already been decided, the sub CPU 41a ends the stop-time effect determination process.

If it is determined that the execution of the stop effect has not already been decided, the sub CPU 41a determines whether to start the execution of the stop effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. Make a lottery. In the present embodiment, when the second execution lottery is won, the execution of the stop-time effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second execution lottery is not won, the execution of the stop-time effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is not determined. The winning probability of the second execution lottery differs depending on whether it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit or that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order.

If the second execution lottery is not won, the sub CPU 41a ends the stop-time effect determination process. On the other hand, when the second execution lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the stop effect. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the stop effect according to the look-ahead command and the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. .. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the stop effect according to the look-ahead command and the second special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command. decide.

Specifically, the sub CPU 41a can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game when the first special hold number that can be specified is "2" and from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. 2 When the number of special reservations is "2", "1" is determined as the number of executions of the stop effect. Further, the sub CPU 41a has a case where the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is "3", and a second special that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. When the number of holds is "3", the number of executions of the stop effect is determined from the range of "1 to 2". Further, the sub CPU 41a has a case where the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is "4" and a second special that can be specified from the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. When the number of holds is "4", the number of executions of the stop effect is determined from the range of "1 to 3".

However, in the non-probability state, if the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1, SC2, SC5 to SC10, SC17, the sub CPU 41a determines the number of times of execution of the stop effect three times or more. Do not decide once or twice. Similarly, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1, SC2, SC5, SC8, SC11, SC14, SC17 in the probabilistic state, the sub CPU 41a executes the stop-time effect three times or more. Do not determine the number of times, but determine once or twice. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of executions of the stop effect is increased from the decidable number of executions so that the higher the number of executions of the stop effect, the higher the expectation of the big hit of the special game targeted for the stop effect. Is determined. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko game machine 10 is stopped, the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the stop effect is higher as the number of executions of the stop effect is higher. The number of times the effect is executed is determined.

When the sub CPU 41a determines the number of executions of the stop effect, the sub CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as second execution number information) that can specify the execution number of the stop effect in the sub RAM 41c. When the number of executions of the stop effect is determined according to the input of the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, the number of executions of the first special hold and the stop effect that can be specified from the look-ahead command do not match. In this case, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c information that can specify the number of times of the special game that limits the execution of the stop effect (hereinafter, referred to as the second limit number information). Similarly, when the number of executions of the stop effect is determined in response to the input of the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the second special hold number and the number of executions of the stop effect that can be specified from the look-ahead command are determined. If they do not match, the sub CPU 41a stores the second limit number of times information in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c the second limit number information that can specify the number of times further subtracted by 1 from the difference between the number of special holds that can be specified from the look-ahead command and the number of times the effect at stop is executed. For example, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the look-ahead command is "4" and "2 times" is determined as the number of executions of the stop effect, the sub CPU 41a is set to "1 time (= 4-2-2). The second limit number of times information that can specify "1)" is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The second execution number information and the second limit number information stored in the sub-RAM 41c are deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the stop effect is completed or when the big hit game is given.

Further, when the number of executions of the stop effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the stop effect. In the present embodiment, the effect content of the stop effect that can be determined is defined according to the input look-ahead command. In response to the input look-ahead command, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the stop effect from the determinable effect contents. In the pachinko game machine 10, in the order of the first stop content <second stop content <third stop content, the production content that can be determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the production at the time of stop is high. The content of the production when stopped is determined from the inside. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to determine in the order of the first stop content <second stop content <third stop content so that the second super expectation of the special game targeted for the stop effect is higher. The production content of the stop production is determined from the various production contents.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC5 to SC7 is input in the non-probability state, the first stop content is defined as the effect content of the stop effect that can be determined. ing. In addition, when any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4 and SC8 to SC19 is input in the non-probable change state, the first stop content to the third stop content can be determined as the effect content of the stop effect. It has been decided. Further, when the look-ahead command SC1 is input in the probabilistic state, the first stop content is defined as the effect content of the stop effect that can be determined. Further, in the probabilistic state, when any one of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC19 is input, the first stop content to the third stop content are defined as the effect content of the stop time effect that can be determined.

When the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the stop effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the stop effect determination process. When the effect content of the stop effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores the information that can specify the determined effect content (hereinafter, referred to as the second effect content information) in the sub RAM 41c. The second effect content information stored in the sub-RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the stop effect is completed or when the big hit game is given. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second execution number information, the second limit number information, and the second effect content information correspond to information that can identify that the execution of the stop effect has already been determined.

When the variation pattern specification command is input, the sub CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the second limit number information when the second limit number information capable of specifying one or more times is stored in the sub RAM 41c. Then, the second limit number information is updated. At this time, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the stop effect.

When the variation pattern specification command is input and the second limit number information is not stored (or the number of times that can be specified from the second limit number information is 0), the sub CPU 41a is stored in the sub RAM 41c. When the second execution count information that can specify the number of times of one or more times is stored, the number of times that can be specified is subtracted by 1 from the second execution count information, and the second execution count information is updated. Further, when the first stop content can be specified from the second effect content information, when the sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be finally confirmed and stopped displayed in the effect game, the effect symbol is based on blue. The combination of the effect symbols at the time of stopping, which is composed of only the effect symbols to be classified, is determined. Further, when the second stop content can be specified from the second effect content information, when the sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be finally confirmed and stopped displayed in the effect game, the effect symbol is based on green. The combination of the effect symbols at the time of stopping, which is composed of only the effect symbols to be classified, is determined. Similarly, when the third stop content can be specified from the second effect content information, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the symbols to be finally confirmed and stopped in the effect game, and the effect symbol is based on red. The combination of the effect symbols at the time of stopping, which is composed only of the effect symbols classified into the above, is determined. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the combination of the effect symbols at the time of stop at the timing when the effect symbols of all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game, and the effect at the time of stop that can be specified from the second effect content information Is executed, the effect display device 25 is controlled. As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized by controlling the effect display device 25 by the sub CPU 41a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect, a start effect, and a stop effect as specific effects that can be determined to be executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. As described above, the effect executed by the effect display device 25 includes a specific effect that can be determined to be executed for the variable game whose execution is suspended. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of two or more specific effects of the hold notice effect, the start time effect, and the stop time effect may be determined for one special game whose execution is suspended. ..

Hereinafter, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described while comparing various effects of the hold notice effect, the start effect, and the stop effect.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the executing image ZG of the notice mode are displayed. The rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "total number of times of the displayed special games" is extremely lower than the rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the "type of notice mode".

Further, in the present embodiment, in the start production, the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "number of executions of the start production" is higher than the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "start production content". high. That is, the ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the production at the start is the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times and the total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode reflects the jackpot expectation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the number of executions in the first specific effect is the ratio of the special display mode when the execution of the third specific effect is started. The jackpot expectation is reflected in the total number of variable games in which the first information is displayed, the total number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed, and the total number of production contents in the special display mode. Higher than the percentage.

In the present embodiment, in the stop effect, the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "number of executions of the stop effect" is lower than the ratio of the jackpot expectation reflected in the "production content of the stop effect". That is, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the start in which the expected degree of big hit is reflected in the number of executions is higher than the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the time of the stop in which the expected degree of big hit is reflected in the number of executions. high. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect to which the big hit expectation is reflected in the first specific effect is the number of times of execution and the number of times of the effect in the second specific effect. Higher than the rate at which expectations are reflected.

In the present embodiment, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the executing image ZG of the notice mode are displayed. The jackpot expectation is not reflected in the "total number of special games". On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is reflected in the number of executions of the stop effect in the stop effect. That is, the ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the stop production is the ratio of the hold image FG of the notice mode displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times and the total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode reflects the jackpot expectation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect to which the big hit expectation is reflected in the number of executions in the second specific effect is the ratio of the special display mode when the execution of the third specific effect is started. The jackpot expectation is reflected in the total number of variable games in which the first information is displayed, the total number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed, and the total number of production contents in the special display mode. Higher than the percentage. As described above, in the start time effect, stop time effect, and hold notice effect, the ratio of the number of executions and the effect content in which the "execution number" is important in estimating the jackpot expectation (or the "effect content"). Is important) is different.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the executing image ZG of the notice mode are displayed. The ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "total number of special games" is extremely lower than the ratio of the second super expectation reflected in the "type of notice mode".

Further, in the present embodiment, in the start production, the ratio in which the second super expectation is reflected in the "number of executions of the start production" is reflected in the second super expectation in the "start production content". Higher than the ratio. That is, the ratio in which the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the start production is a special case in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the game and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode reflect the second super expectation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect in the number of executions and the number of executions in the first specific effect is the special effect content. As for the ratio of the degree of expectation to be reflected, the number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed when the execution of the third specific effect is started and the second information of the special display mode are displayed. Of the total number of times of the variable game and the effect content of the special display mode, the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the special effect content. Higher than the rate at which expectations are reflected.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop production, the ratio in which the second super expectation is reflected in the "number of executions of the stop effect" is reflected in the second super expectation in the "production content of the stop effect". Is lower than the ratio. That is, the ratio in which the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the production at the start is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the production at the stop. Higher than the ratio. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect in the number of executions and the number of executions in the first specific effect is the special effect content. The ratio that reflects the degree of expectation is that the production content of the production that is executed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific production is the special production of the number of executions and the production content in the second specific production. It is higher than the ratio that reflects the degree of expectation that it is content.

In the present embodiment, in the hold notice effect, "the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, and the executing image ZG of the notice mode are displayed. The second super expectation is not reflected in "the total number of special games". On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the stop effect, the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions of the stop effect. That is, the ratio in which the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the stop production is a special case in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the game and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode reflect the second super expectation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect in the number of executions and the number of executions in the second specific effect is the special effect content. As for the ratio of the degree of expectation to be reflected, the number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed when the execution of the third specific effect is started and the second information of the special display mode are displayed. Of the total number of times of the variable game and the effect content of the special display mode, the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is the special effect content. Higher than the rate at which expectations are reflected. As described above, in the start time effect, stop time effect, and hold notice effect, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect in which the "number of executions" is emphasized in estimating the second super expectation (or the effect). The rate at which "content" is emphasized) is different.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the number of executions of the start effect is "1", the jackpot expectation is "2%", and when the number of executions of the start effect is "2", the jackpot is When the expectation level is "5%" and the number of executions of the effect at the start is "3 times", the jackpot expectation level is "10%". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the jackpot expectation when the stop time effect is executed "1 time" is "10%", and the jackpot expectation is "2 times" when the stop time effect is executed "2 times". When the expectation level is "11%" and the number of executions of the stop effect is "3 times", the jackpot expectation level is "12%". Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree "2%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "1 time" and the jackpot expectation degree "10%" when the execution count of the stop effect is "1 time". The difference between the two is "8% (= 10-2)". In addition, the jackpot expectation degree "5%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "2 times" and the jackpot expectation degree "11%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "2 times". The difference between the two is "6% (= 11-5)". Similarly, the jackpot expectation degree "10%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "3 times" and the jackpot expectation degree "12%" when the execution count of the stop effect is "3 times". The difference between and is "2% (= 12-10)".

As described above, when the start time effect and the stop time effect are executed the same number of times, when the number of times each effect is executed is small, compared to when the number of times each effect is executed is large, each effect The difference in jackpot expectation according to the number of executions is small. That is, in the present embodiment, among the number of times up to the upper limit number of times that the second specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect, a predetermined number of times is set as the first number, and the first number is used. Let the second number be the smaller number. In this case, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation when the first specific effect is executed the first time before the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect, and the variable game targeted for the specific effect are displayed. The difference between the jackpot expectation when the second specific effect is executed the first time before the end is that the first specific effect is executed the second time by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. It is larger than the difference between the big hit expectation at that time and the big hit expectation when the second specific effect is executed a second time by the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the second super expectation degree is "10%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "1 time" and the number of executions of the start effect is "2 times". The second super expectation is "20%", and the second super expectation is "30%" when the number of executions of the effect at the start is "3 times". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the second super expectation degree is "30%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "1 time" and the number of executions of the stop effect is "2 times". The second super expectation is "31%", and the second super expectation is "32%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "3".

Therefore, the second super expectation degree "10%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "1 time" and the second super expectation degree "30" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "1 time". The difference between "%" and "%" is "20% (= 30-10)". In addition, the second super expectation degree "20%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "2 times" and the second super expectation degree "31" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "2 times". The difference between "%" and "%" is "11% (= 31-20)". Similarly, the second super expectation degree "30%" when the number of executions of the start effect is "3 times" and the second super expectation degree "30%" when the number of executions of the stop effect is "3 times". The difference between "32%" and "2% (= 32-30)". As described above, when the start time effect and the stop time effect are executed the same number of times, when the number of times each effect is executed is small, compared to when the number of times each effect is executed is large, each effect The difference in the second super expectation according to the number of executions is small.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the maximum number of times that the start-time effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is "4 times". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the maximum number of times that the stop-time effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is "3 times". Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that the special game targeted for the specific effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the stopped effect by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. Is more than the maximum number of times that can be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the first specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is specified by the second specification by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. More than the maximum number of times the production can be performed.

Further, it is assumed that the specific number of times is "3 times", which is less than the maximum number of times that the effect at the start can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, if the number of times the start effect is executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the "specific number of times", at least the reach effect is executed. You can definitely expect that. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when the number of times the stop-time effect is executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the "specified number of times", the jackpot expectation is high even in the reach effect. It can be definitely expected that a high super reach effect will be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the number of times less than the maximum number of times the start-time effect can be executed is set as the specific number of times, when the stop-time effect is executed a specific number of times, when the start-time effect is executed a specific number of times. In comparison, the expectation for a super reach production with a high expectation for a big hit is high, and the expectation for a big hit is high. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of times less than the upper limit number of times that the first specific effect can be executed is set as the specific number of times before the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect, the specific effect is the target. When the number of times the second specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game is a specific number of times, the number of times the first specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is a specific number of times. Expectations for big hits are higher than at one time.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, for example, when the number of executions of the start effect is "1", the jackpot expectation is "2%", and when the number of executions of the start effect is "2", the jackpot is When the expectation level is "5%" and the number of executions of the effect at the start is "3 times", the jackpot expectation level is "10%". On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the number of executions of the stop effect is "1", the jackpot expectation is "10%", and when the stop effect is executed "2 times", the jackpot is expected. When the expectation level is "11%" and the number of executions of the stop effect is "3 times", the jackpot expectation level is "12%". As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation "10%" when the stop effect is executed "once" is the jackpot expectation "2%" when the start effect is executed "once". Higher than. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation "11%" when the stop effect is executed "twice" is higher than the jackpot expectation "5%" when the start effect is executed "twice". Is also expensive. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation "12%" when the stop effect is executed "3 times" is the jackpot expectation "10%" when the start effect is executed "3 times". Higher than. As described above, when the specified number of times is less than the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect, when the stop effect is executed a specific number of times. , The jackpot expectation is higher than when the start production is executed a specific number of times. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of times less than the upper limit number of times that the first specific effect can be executed is set as the specific number of times before the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect, the specific effect is the target. When the number of times the second specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game is a specific number of times, the number of times the first specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is a specific number of times. Expectations for big hits are higher than at one time.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is specified that only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the pachinko game machine 10 starts until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends. The time effect cannot be executed four times or more, and the stop effect cannot be executed three times or more. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is specified that the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the pachinko game machine 10 starts until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends. The time effect can be executed four times or more, and the stop effect can be executed three times or more. In this way, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted by the specific effect, the start effect may be executed four times or more, and the stop effect is more than four times. It may be executed less than 3 times. Therefore, even if the start effect is executed only three times, which is less than four times, the stop effect is not executed three times, so that the super reach effect is performed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. It cannot be specified that it will be executed. In the present embodiment, "4 times" corresponds to a special number of times, and "3 times" corresponds to a non-special number of times.

Next, based on FIGS. 9 (a), 9 (b), and 10 (a) to 10 (f), various effects are given regarding the number of times the hold notice effect, the start effect, and the stop effect are executed. An example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when it is executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the low base state, the first special hold number is “2”, and during the execution of the first special game, the effect display device 25 is in the executing area TR. The running image ZG based on the first reserved image FG1 is displayed, and the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the game ball enters the first starting port 26 during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the execution of the first special game is suspended. Therefore, it is assumed that it is decided to execute all of the hold notice effect, the start effect, and the stop effect for the first special game. In this case, the effect display device 25 newly displays the first reserved image FG1c in the notice mode, and the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 9A. On the other hand, even if the execution of the start effect and the stop effect is decided, neither the start effect nor the stop effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 9A. Incidentally, it is assumed that the first special game whose execution is newly suspended in FIG. 9B is a special game corresponding to the look-ahead command SC19. Then, as the number of executions of the effect at the start, it is assumed that the maximum number of executions "3 times" among the number of executions that can be determined when the first special hold number is "3" is determined. Further, as the number of executions of the stop effect, it is assumed that the maximum number of executions "2 times" among the number of executions that can be determined when the first special hold number is "3" is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the special game being executed in FIG. 9A ends and the execution of the next first special game is started, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved image FG1a. The executing image ZG based on the pending image FG displayed as is displayed in the executing area TR. Further, in the effect display device 25, the reserved image FG displayed as the first reserved image FG1b is displayed as the first reserved image FG1a, and the reserved image FG displayed as the first reserved image FG1c is the first reserved image FG1b. Is displayed as. At this time, the first reserved image FG1b is displayed in the notice mode, and the effect display device 25 displays the hold image FG in the notice mode during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10A. Further, after the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10A is started, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 25 at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols in all rows is started in the effect game. The production at the start is executed. In this way, the start-up effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10A. After that, as shown in FIG. 10B, at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed, the stop effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stop effect is executed. In this way, the stop effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10A.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the special game being executed in FIG. 10 (a) ends and the execution of the next first special game is started, the effect display device 25 holds the first hold. The executing image ZG based on the reserved image FG displayed as the image FG1a is displayed in the executing area TR. Further, in the effect display device 25, the reserved image FG displayed as the first reserved image FG1b is displayed as the first reserved image FG1a. At this time, the first reserved image FG1a is displayed in the notice mode, and the effect display device 25 displays the hold image FG in the notice mode during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c). Further, after the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10C is started, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 25 at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols in all rows is started in the effect game. The production at the start is executed. In this way, the start-up effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c). After that, as shown in FIG. 10D, at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed, the stop-time effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stop-time effect is executed. In this way, the stop effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the special game being executed in FIG. 10 (c) ends, the next first special game, which is the target of the hold notice effect, the start effect, and the stop effect, When the execution is started, the effect display device 25 displays the executing image ZG based on the reserved image FG displayed as the first reserved image FG1a in the executing area TR. At this time, the executing image ZG is displayed in the notice mode, and the effect display device 25 displays the running image ZG in the notice mode during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (e). Further, after the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (e) is started, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 25 at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols in all rows is started in the effect game. The production at the start is executed. As described above, the start time effect is executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10E, that is, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect, the start time effect, and the stop time effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbol combination at the time of stop is not temporarily stopped and displayed, and the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. As described above, the stop effect is not executed during the execution of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (e).

In this way, when the hold notice effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended as the first special hold number "3" is executed, the special game shown in FIG. 9 (a), FIG. 10 (a). In a total of three special games of the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c) and the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c), the reserved image FG in the advance notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. Then, during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, the executing image ZG of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. That is, the number of times of the special game in which the executing image ZG of the advance notice mode is displayed is one. As described above, when the hold notice effect for the first special game whose execution is held is executed as the first special hold number "3", the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed. The total number of times of the special game in which the executing image ZG of the advance notice mode is displayed is "4 times (= 3 + 1)".

Further, when the start-time effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended is executed as the first special hold number "3", the special game shown in FIG. 10 (a) and the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c) are shown. In a total of three special games, the special game and the special game shown in FIG. 10 (e), the start effect is executed. Therefore, when the hold notice effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended is executed as the first special hold number "3", until the special game subject to the hold notice effect ends. The number of times the start-up effect is executed is "3 times or less". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the execution of another special game is suspended during the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect for the special game whose execution is suspended is executed and the notice mode is held. When the image FG is displayed, the total number of special games in which the reserved image FG in the notice mode is displayed and the number of special games in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed are subject to the hold notice effect. This is more than the number of times the start-up effect is executed by the end of the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of another variable game is suspended during the execution of the variable game, the third specific effect targeting the variable game whose execution is suspended is executed, and the special display mode is executed. When the first information of the special display mode is displayed, the total number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed and the number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed is the third specific. This is more than the number of times that the first specific effect is executed before the execution of the variable game targeted for the effect is completed.

Further, when the start-time effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended is executed as the first special hold number "3", the special game shown in FIG. 10 (a) and the special game shown in FIG. 10 (c) are shown. In a total of two special games of the special game, the stop effect is executed. Therefore, when the hold notice effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended is executed as the first special hold number "3", until the special game subject to the hold notice effect ends. The number of times the stop effect is executed is "twice". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the execution of another special game is suspended during the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect for the special game whose execution is suspended is executed and the notice mode is held. When the image FG is displayed, the total number of special games in which the reserved image FG in the notice mode is displayed and the number of special games in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed are subject to the hold notice effect. This is more than the number of times the stop effect is executed before the execution of the special game is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of another variable game is suspended during the execution of the variable game, the third specific effect targeting the variable game whose execution is suspended is executed, and the special display mode is executed. When the first information of the special display mode is displayed, the total number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed and the number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed is the third specific. This is more than the number of times that the second specific effect is executed before the execution of the variable game targeted for the effect is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the execution of another special game is suspended during the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect for the special game whose execution is suspended is executed and the notice mode is set. When the hold image FG is displayed, the total number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed and the number of special games in which the running image ZG in the notice mode is displayed are subject to the hold notice effect. The stop effect is executed more than the number of times the start effect is executed by the end of the execution of the special game that has become, and the stop effect is executed by the end of the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. More than the number of times. That is, when the execution of another variable game is suspended during the execution of the variable game, the third specific effect targeting the variable game whose execution is suspended is executed, and the first information of the special display mode is displayed. When displayed, the total number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed and the number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed are subject to the third specific effect. The second specific effect is executed more than the number of times the first specific effect is executed by the end of the execution of the variable game, and the second specific effect is executed by the end of the execution of the variable game targeted by the third specific effect. More than the number of times.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) As a specific effect that can be determined to be executed for a special game whose execution is suspended, a start effect (first specific effect) and a stop effect (second specific effect) can be executed. As a result, within the period until the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect, both the start effect and the stop effect can be focused on, and the interest can be improved. In addition, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the maximum number of times the stop effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted by the specific effect. More than. Then, it is assumed that the number of times less than the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is defined as the "specific number of times". In this case, if the number of times the stop effect is executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the specified number of times, the start effect is performed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions is a specific number. As described above, among the specific effects, the stop effect, which has a smaller upper limit than the start effect, has a higher expectation of a big hit when it is executed a specific number of times than the start effect. For this reason, within the period until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends, the upper limit of the number of times that can be executed is smaller than that of the start effect, but when the special game is executed a specific number of times, a big hit is expected compared to the start effect. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how much the high-degree stop production is performed. As described above, within the period until the end of the special game that is the target of the specific production, while focusing on both the start production and the stop production to improve the interest, the start production and the stop production are performed. Among them, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to how much the production at the time of stop is executed and to improve the interest.

(2) The maximum number of times that the special effect targeted for the specific effect can be executed at the start (first specific effect) before the end of the special game, and when the special game targeted for the specific effect is stopped. The maximum number of times the effect (second specific effect) can be executed is different. In addition to this, a special game in which the hold notice effect (third specific effect) is executed and the hold image FG (first information) or the running image ZG (second information) in the notice mode (special display mode) is displayed. The number of times is also different. In this way, by making the points to be noted and the number of times different according to each specific production, the fun can be increased and the interest can be effectively improved.

(3) For example, among the number of times up to the maximum number of times that the stop time effect (second specific effect) can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the predetermined number of times is set as the first number. It is assumed that the number of times less than one is the second number. Then, at this time, "the degree of expectation of a big hit when the start effect (first specific effect) is executed the first time before the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect and the variation that is the target of the specific effect". The "difference in jackpot expectation when the stop effect is executed the first time by the end of the game" is "the start effect is executed the second time by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect". The difference between the big hit expectation at the time and the big hit expectation when the stop production is executed the second time by the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect is made larger. In this way, as the start time effect and stop effect are executed only the first time, which is larger than the second time, the difference in jackpot expectation becomes larger, so that the number of times each specific effect is executed increases. It is possible to raise the degree of attention to and more effectively improve the interest.

(4) In the start production (first specific production), stop production (second specific production), and hold notice production (third specific production), the jackpot expectation level of the "number of executions" and "production content" is determined. In estimating, the ratio of "number of executions" being emphasized (or the ratio of "production content" being emphasized) was different. In this way, by making the viewpoints of "execution count" and "effect content" different from each other depending on the specific effect, only one of "execution count" and "effect content" is emphasized. Compared to the case, the fun is increased and the interest can be improved.

(5) As specific effects, a start effect (first specific effect) executed within a period from the start of execution of the special game (variable game) to a predetermined timing, and from the predetermined timing to the end of the special game. The stop-time effect (second specific effect) that is executed within the period of is enabled to be executed. As a result, within the period until the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the start effect is focused on until the predetermined timing, and the stop effect is focused on after the predetermined timing to improve the interest. it can. In this way, by switching the types of specific effects that are expected to be executed at predetermined timings, it is possible to increase the fun of paying attention to the specific effects and improve the interest. In addition, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the maximum number of times the stop effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted by the specific effect. More than. Then, it is assumed that the number of times less than the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is defined as the "specific number of times". In this case, if the number of times the stop effect is executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the specified number of times, the start effect is performed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions is a specific number. As described above, among the specific effects, the stop effect, which has a smaller upper limit than the start effect, has a higher expectation of a big hit when it is executed a specific number of times than the start effect. For this reason, within the period until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends, the upper limit of the number of times that can be executed is smaller than that of the start effect, but when the special game is executed a specific number of times, a big hit is expected compared to the start effect. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how much the high-degree stop production is performed. As described above, within the period until the end of the special game targeted for the specific production, the start production and the stop production are focused on before and after the predetermined timing to improve the interest, and the start production is performed. Among the stop-time effects, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to how much the stop-time effect is executed and to improve the interest.

(6) The stop-time effect (second specific effect) is within the period from the predetermined timing to the end of the special game (variable game), and is part of the symbol sequence in the effect game (effect symbol game). It is executed within the period from the timing when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the special game. In this way, since the stop effect is executed just before the end of the special game, even in the special game executed before the special game targeted for the specific effect is executed, the special game is about to end. It is possible to maintain the degree of attention and improve the interest.

(7) As specific effects, a start effect (first specific effect) executed in a mode using an effect element different from the effect symbol and a stop effect (second specific effect) executed in a mode using the effect symbol. (Direction) and was configured to be executable. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the start effect and the stop effect within the period until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends. Furthermore, when paying attention to the start effect and the stop effect, the points to be focused on can be dispersed into the effect symbols and the effect elements different from the effect symbols to improve the fun and effectively improve the interest. .. In addition, the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the maximum number of times the stop effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted by the specific effect. More than. Then, it is assumed that the number of times less than the maximum number of times that the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is defined as the "specific number of times". In this case, if the number of times the stop effect is executed before the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect is the specified number of times, the start effect is performed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions is a specific number. As described above, among the specific effects, the stop effect, which has a smaller upper limit than the start effect, has a higher expectation of a big hit when it is executed a specific number of times than the start effect. For this reason, within the period until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends, the upper limit of the number of times that can be executed is smaller than that of the start effect, but when the special game is executed a specific number of times, a big hit is expected compared to the start effect. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how much the high-degree stop production is performed. As described above, within the period until the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect, while paying attention to both the start effect and the stop effect to improve the interest, the start effect and the stop effect are produced. Among them, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to how much the production at the time of stop is executed and to improve the interest.

(8) As the specific effect, the start effect (first specific effect) and the stop effect (second specific effect) can be executed. As a result, within the period until the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect, both the start effect and the stop effect can be focused on, and the interest can be improved. In addition, if it is specified that only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the non-specific effect content), the specific effect is set. By the end of the special game, the start effect cannot be executed four times (special number of times) or more, and the stop effect cannot be executed three times (non-special number of times) or more. On the other hand, if it is specified that the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the specific effect content), the specific effect is applied. By the end of the special game, the start effect can be executed four times or more, and the stop effect can be executed three times or more. In this way, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted by the specific effect, the start effect may be executed four times or more, and the stop effect is more than four times. It may be executed less than 3 times. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times each of the start effect and the stop effect is executed. Also, even if the start effect is executed only 3 times, which is less than 4 times, the stop effect is not executed 3 times, so the super reach effect is performed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. It cannot be specified that it will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the degree of attention as to how many times the specific effect of the start effect or the stop effect is executed, and to effectively improve the interest.

(9) In the start production (first specific production), stop production (second specific production), and hold notice production (third specific production), the target of the specific production among the "number of executions" and the "production content" In estimating the second super expectation level of the special game that became (the degree of expectation that the production content of the production executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the specific production is the special production content), "execution" The ratio of "number of times" being emphasized (or the ratio of "production content" being emphasized) was different. In this way, by making the viewpoints of "execution count" and "effect content" different from each other depending on the specific effect, only one of "execution count" and "effect content" is emphasized. Compared to the case, the fun is increased and the interest can be improved.

(10) As specific effects, a start effect (first specific effect) executed within a period from the start of execution of the special game (variable game) to a predetermined timing, and from the predetermined timing to the end of the variable game. The stop-time effect (second specific effect) that is executed within the period of is enabled to be executed. As a result, within the period until the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect, the start effect is focused on until the predetermined timing, and the stop effect is focused on after the predetermined timing to improve the interest. it can. In this way, by switching the types of specific effects that are expected to be executed at predetermined timings, it is possible to increase the fun of paying attention to the specific effects and improve the interest. In addition, if it is specified that only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the non-specific effect content), the specific effect is set. By the end of the special game, the start effect cannot be executed four times (special number of times) or more, and the stop effect cannot be executed three times (non-special number of times) or more. On the other hand, if it is specified that the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the specific effect content), the specific effect is applied. By the end of the special game, the start effect can be executed four times or more, and the stop effect can be executed three times or more. In this way, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted by the specific effect, the start effect may be executed four times or more, and the stop effect is more than four times. It may be executed less than 3 times. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times each of the start effect and the stop effect is executed. Also, even if the start effect is executed only 3 times, which is less than 4 times, the stop effect is not executed 3 times, so the super reach effect is performed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. It cannot be specified that it will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the degree of attention as to how many times the specific effect of the start effect or the stop effect is executed, and to effectively improve the interest.

(11) As the specific effect, the start effect (first specific effect) and the stop effect (second specific effect) can be executed. As a result, within the period until the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect, both the start effect and the stop effect can be focused on, and the interest can be improved. In addition, the maximum number of times that the variable game that is the target of the specific effect can be executed at the start is the maximum number of times that the variable game that is the target of the specific effect can be executed before the end of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. Different from. For this reason, did the number of times the start effect was executed and the number of times the stop effect was executed reached the maximum number of times each specific effect could be executed by the end of the variable game that was the target of the specific effect? It is possible to improve the interest while paying attention to. In addition, if it is specified that only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the non-specific effect content), the specific effect is set. By the end of the special game, the start effect cannot be executed four times (special number of times) or more, and the stop effect cannot be executed three times (non-special number of times) or more. On the other hand, if it is specified that the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game that is the target of the specific effect (the effect content of the effect to be executed is the specific effect content), the specific effect is applied. By the end of the special game, the start effect can be executed four times or more, and the stop effect can be executed three times or more. In this way, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted by the specific effect, the start effect may be executed four times or more, and the stop effect is more than four times. It may be executed less than 3 times. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times each of the start effect and the stop effect is executed. Also, even if the start effect is executed only 3 times, which is less than 4 times, the stop effect is not executed 3 times, so the super reach effect is performed during the execution of the variable game that is the target of the specific effect. It cannot be specified that it will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the degree of attention as to how many times the specific effect of the start effect or the stop effect is executed, and to effectively improve the interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The maximum number of times the start effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted by the specific effect is greater than the maximum number of times the stop effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted by the specific effect. It may be less, or it may be the same as the maximum number of times that the stop effect can be executed by the end of the special game targeted for the specific effect. For example, in a special game targeted for a specific effect, the start effect may be configured to be infeasible, and the maximum number of times the start effect can be executed and the maximum number of times the stop effect can be executed may be the same.

-When the specified number of times is less than the maximum number of times the start effect can be executed, when the stop effect is executed a specific number of times, the start effect is executed a specific number of times, and the super reach effect is executed. Expectations for being done may be the same. In addition, in the case where the number of times less than the maximum number of times that the start-time effect can be executed is set to a specific number of times, when the stop-time effect is executed a specific number of times, the jackpot expectation is calculated as when the start-time effect is executed a specific number of times. It may be the same. In addition, when the specified number of times is less than the maximum number of times the start effect can be executed, when the stop effect is executed a specific number of times, the super reach effect is more than when the start effect is executed a specific number of times. May be less expected to be executed. In addition, when the specified number of times is less than the maximum number of times the start effect can be executed, when the stop effect is executed a specific number of times, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the start effect is executed a specific number of times. May be low.

-The start-time effect does not have to be executed within the period from the start of execution of the special game to the predetermined timing during the execution of the special game. Similarly, the stop effect does not have to be executed within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the special effect to the end of the execution of the special game. Further, in the stop-time effect, even within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the special effect to the end of the execution of the special game, the effect symbols of some of the symbol rows are stopped and displayed in the effect game. It may be configured to be executed outside the period from the timing to the end of the special game. Further, in the above embodiment, when both the start effect and the stop effect are executed during the execution of the special game, the stop effect is executed at the timing after the start effect is executed. However, it can also be configured so that the start effect is executed at the timing after the stop effect is executed.

-The mode in which the start effect is executed may be changed. For example, the start effect may be configured to be executed in a manner using an effect symbol. For example, the start effect may be configured to be executed by changing the mode in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner (for example, the variable direction) to a mode different from the normal mode. Further, the mode in which the stop effect is executed may be changed. For example, the stop-time effect may be configured to be executed in a manner using an effect element different from the effect symbol. For example, the stop effect may be configured to display and execute a predetermined effect image. For example, when both the start effect and the stop effect are configured to be executed in a manner using the effect symbol, the degree of attention to the effect symbol can be improved.

-While the effect symbols of some symbol rows and the effect symbols of other symbol rows are different from each other, the effect symbol combination at the time of stop does not have to be a symbol combination of the effect symbols in which all the effect symbols are classified into the same system. .. For example, the stop-time effect symbol combination may be a symbol combination based on the order-order effect symbols such as [123]. Further, the effect symbols do not have to be classified into a plurality of types of systems. Further, the system for classifying the effect symbols does not have to be the color based on the effect symbols. For example, the system for classifying the effect symbols may be a system including a ally character and a system including an enemy character. Further, the stop-time effect does not have to be an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

-When the start time effect and the stop time effect are executed the same number of times, when the number of times each effect is executed is small, the number of times each effect is executed is larger than when the number of times each effect is executed is large. It may be configured so that the difference in the expected degree of big hit is large. In addition, when the start time effect and the stop time effect are executed the same number of times, when the number of times each effect is executed is small and when the number of times each effect is executed is large, a big hit expectation according to the number of times each effect is executed. It may be configured so that the difference in degrees does not change.

-The number of effect contents (type of advance notice mode) of the hold notice effect may be changed, and may be, for example, 1 type or 5 types. Further, the number (type) of the effect contents of the start effect may be changed, for example, 1 type or 5 types may be used. Further, the number (type) of the effect contents of the effect at the time of stop may be changed, and for example, one type or five types may be used. In addition, the number of production contents of the hold notice production, the number of production contents of the start production, and the number of production contents of the stop production may not be the same, and the number of production contents of some productions may be other productions. It may be different from the number of production contents of.

-At least one of the non-specific effect content and the specific effect content in the above embodiment may be changed. Similarly, at least one of the special effect content and the non-special effect content in the above embodiment may be changed. These various production contents are not limited to the reach production executed during the execution of the special game, for example, a pseudo continuous production (so-called pseudo-ream) or a production that gradually develops (so-called step-up production). There may be.

-Even if it is specified that only the normal reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the effect at the start is performed until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends. It may be configured to be executable four times or more, or the stop effect may be configured to be executable three times or more. In addition, even if it is specified that the super reach effect is to be executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the specific effect, the effect at the start is produced until the special game targeted for the specific effect ends. May be configured to be infeasible four times or more, or the stop effect may be configured to be infeasible three or more times. Further, when it is decided to execute the start-time effect for one special game, the start-time effect may be executed more than four times. Similarly, when it is decided to execute the stop effect for one special game, the stop effect may be executed more than three times.

-The jackpot expectation according to the number of executions of the start effect and the jackpot expectation according to the number of executions of the stop effect may be changed. Similarly, the second super expectation degree according to the number of executions of the start effect and the second super expectation degree according to the number of executions of the stop effect may be changed. Further, the jackpot expectation level according to the effect content of the start effect and the jackpot expectation level according to the effect content of the stop effect may be changed. Similarly, the second super expectation degree according to the effect content of the start effect and the second super expectation degree according to the effect content of the stop effect may be changed. In addition, the jackpot expectation may be changed according to the production content of the hold notice effect.

-A big hit expectation for "the total number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of special games in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed" It may be configured to reflect the degree. For example, the probability that the hold notice effect will be executed for the first special game whose execution is suspended as the first special hold number "4" can specify that the first special game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. The case may be configured to be higher than the case where it can be identified that the first special game whose execution is suspended is out of order. In addition, "the total number of times of the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed" is set. 2 It may be configured to reflect the super expectation level.

-The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the production at the start is the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. And the total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the type of the notice mode in which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the total number of times may be the same. The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the start production is the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode may reflect the jackpot expectation.

-The ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the start, in which the expected degree of big hit is reflected in the number of executions, is the same as the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect, in which the expectation of a big hit is reflected in the number of executions. Good. In addition, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the start in which the expected degree of big hit is reflected in the number of executions is higher than the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the time of the stop in which the expected degree of big hit is reflected in the number of executions. It may be low.

-The rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the stop production is the number of special games in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. And the total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the type of the notice mode in which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the total number of times may be the same. The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the stop production is the number of special games in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the types of the notice mode may reflect the jackpot expectation.

-The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the second super expectation is reflected in the production at the start is a special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the number of times and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the type of the notice mode in which the second super expectation is reflected may be the same. The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the second super expectation is reflected in the production at the start is the special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed may be lower than the ratio of the total number of times of the type of the notice mode in which the second super expectation is reflected.

-The ratio of the number of executions and the content of the production at the start that reflects the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the content of the production at the stop. It may be the same as the ratio. In addition, the ratio of the number of executions and the content of the effect at the start that reflects the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the content of the effect at the time of stop. It may be lower than the ratio.

-The ratio of the number of executions and the number of executions to which the second super expectation is reflected in the stop production is a special game in which the hold image FG of the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times of the number of times and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed and the ratio of the total number of times of the type of the notice mode in which the second super expectation is reflected may be the same. The ratio of the number of executions and the content of the production in which the second super expectation is reflected in the number of executions in the stop production is the special game in which the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The total number of times and the number of times of the special game in which the running image ZG of the notice mode is displayed may be lower than the ratio of the total number of times of the type of the notice mode in which the second super expectation is reflected.

-The winning probability of at least one of the winning probability of the first execution lottery and the winning probability of the second execution lottery may be different depending on the effect executed during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. For example, the winning probability of the first execution lottery can be determined when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order and the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, and when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is executed. It may be different from the case where it can be specified that the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game when the game is out of order. In the non-probability state, "when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order and it can be specified that the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command. It corresponds to any of SC2 to SC4 and SC8 to SC16. On the other hand, in the non-probability state, "when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order and it can be specified that the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1. , SC5 to SC7. Further, in the probabilistic state, "when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order and it can be specified that the reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC2. It corresponds to the case of any of ~ SC4. On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, "when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order and it can be specified that the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the special game" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1. Corresponds to a certain case.

In addition, for example, when the winning probability of the first execution lottery can be specified that the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command, and when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is executed. It may be different from the case where it can be specified that only the normal reach effect is executed as the reach effect. In the non-probability state, "when it can be specified that the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC3, SC4, SC11. It corresponds to any one of ~ SC16, SC18, and SC19. On the other hand, in the non-probability state, "when it can be specified that only the normal reach effect is executed as the reach effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC2, SC8 to SC10. , SC17 corresponds to any of the cases. In the probabilistic state, "when it can be specified that the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC3, SC4, SC6, SC7, This corresponds to any of SC9, SC10, SC12, SC13, SC15, SC16, SC18, and SC19. On the other hand, in the probabilistic state, "when it can be specified that only the normal reach effect is executed as the reach effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command" means that the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC2, SC5, SC8, This corresponds to any of SC11, SC14, and SC19.

-After the execution of the hold notice effect is started, the notice mode of the hold image FG that executes the hold notice effect may be promoted to a notice mode in which the jackpot expectation is higher than the notice mode. For example, if it is possible to identify that the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect will be a big hit, the hold notice will be compared to the case where it can be specified that the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect will be out of order. The production content (notice mode) of the production may be configured so as to be easily promoted.

-After the execution of the special game is suspended, the special game is executed once or multiple times before the special game, and then the execution of the hold notice effect for the special game for which the previous execution is suspended is executed. May be configured to start.

-The effect display device 25 may be configured not to display at least one of the held image FG and the executing image ZG. For example, the effect display device 25 may be configured not to display the running image ZG.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (winning lottery) in addition to the big hit lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) is given after the end of the special game. The gaming machine of the embodiment has, for example, the number of times (frequency) of winning small hits per unit time, or the number of times (frequency) of winning small hits per unit time, as compared with the normal gaming state (for example, a gaming state in which the non-probability state is a low base state). , The pachinko gaming machine may be embodied in a state in which the number of times (frequency) in which the small hit game is given per unit time is improved (so-called small hit RUSH). Further, when the small hit game is configured to be able to be given, for example, when the special game is not being executed, the big hit game is not being given, and the small hit game is not being given, the standby state is controlled. It may be configured as follows.

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

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

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The effect symbol game execution means for executing the effect symbol game using the effect symbol during the execution of the variable game is provided, and the first specific effect is executed in a mode using an effect element different from the effect symbol. , The second specific effect is executed in a mode using the effect symbol.

(B) The effect symbol game execution means for executing the effect symbol game using the effect symbol during the execution of the variable game is provided, and in the effect symbol game, a plurality of types of effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of symbol rows. The effect symbols are classified into a plurality of types of systems, and the second specific effect is executed in such a manner that the combination of the predetermined effect symbols is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the predetermined effect symbols is displayed. Is a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols of some symbol rows and the effect symbols of other symbol rows are different, while the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are classified into the same system.

(C) The effect executing means is configured to be able to display the first information corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended and the second information corresponding to the variable game being executed, and the specific effect. Has a third specific effect that is executed by displaying the display mode of the first information in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, and during execution of the variable game that is the target of the third specific effect. Is designed to display the second information of the special display mode, and the effect content of the special display mode includes a plurality of types of effect contents, and the effect content of the first specific effect includes There are a plurality of types of effect contents, and the effect content of the second specific effect includes a plurality of types of effect contents, and the jackpot expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions of the effect contents in the first specific effect. The ratio is higher than the ratio in which the jackpot expectation is reflected in the number of executions and the number of executions in the second specific effect, and the special display mode is when the execution of the third specific effect is started. The total number of times of the variable game in which the first information is displayed, the total number of times of the variable game in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed, and the total number of times of the effect of the special display mode are expected to be a big hit. The ratio in which the degree is higher than the ratio in which the degree is reflected and the jackpot expectation degree is reflected in the number of executions and the production content in the second specific effect is the ratio when the execution of the third specific effect is started. The total number of times of the variable game in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed, the total number of times of the variable game in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed, and the total number of times of the effect contents of the special display mode. It is higher than the rate at which the jackpot expectation is reflected.

(D) The effect contents of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game include a non-specific effect content and a specific effect content having a higher expectation of a big hit than the non-specific effect content. When it is specified that the effect content of the effect executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is the non-specific effect content, the first variable game targeted by the specific effect is completed. One specific effect cannot be executed more than a special number of times, and the second specific effect cannot be executed more than a non-special number of times less than the special number of times.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main CPU, 40b ... Main ROM, 40c ... Main RAM, 41 ... Sub Board, 41a ... Sub CPU, 41b ... Sub ROM, 41c ... Sub RAM.

Claims (4)

In a game machine that can hold the execution of a variable game
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect includes a specific effect that can be determined to be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended.
The specific effect can be executed in one or a plurality of variable games executed before the variable game targeted by the specific effect is executed.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect that is executed within a period from the start of execution of the variable game to a predetermined timing during execution of the variable game, and the variation from the predetermined timing during execution of the variable game. There is a second specific effect that is executed within the period until the execution of the game is completed,
The maximum number of times that the first specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is that the second specific effect is executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect. More than the maximum number possible
When the number of times less than the maximum number of times the first specific effect can be executed is set as the specific number of times before the variable game targeted for the specific effect ends, the variable game targeted for the specific effect ends. When the number of times the second specific effect is executed is the specific number of times, the number of times the first specific effect is executed before the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect is the specific number of times. A game machine characterized by a high degree of expectation for a big hit compared to when it is. It is equipped with a production symbol game execution means for executing a production symbol game using a production symbol during execution of a variable game.
The effect symbol game is executed by variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols in a plurality of symbol rows.
The second specific effect is within the period from the predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game to the end of the execution of the variable game, and the effect symbols of a part of the symbol strings are stopped in the effect symbol game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is executed within the period from the timing displayed in the above to the end of the variable game. The effect executing means is configured to be able to display first information corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended and second information corresponding to the variable game being executed.
The specific effect includes a third specific effect that is executed by displaying the display mode of the first information in a special display mode different from the normal display mode.
During the execution of the variable game that is the target of the third specific effect, the second information of the special display mode is displayed.
When the execution of another variable game is suspended during the execution of the variable game, the third specific effect targeting the variable game whose execution is suspended is executed, and the first information of the special display mode is displayed. When displayed, the total number of variable games in which the first information of the special display mode is displayed and the number of variable games in which the second information of the special display mode is displayed is the third specific specification. By the time the execution of the variable game targeted by the effect is completed, the number of times the first specific effect is executed is greater than the number of times, and by the time the execution of the variable game targeted by the third specific effect is completed. The game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, which is greater than the number of times the second specific effect is executed. Of the number of times up to the maximum number of times that the second specific effect can be executed by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect, a predetermined number is set as the first number, and a number less than the first number is set. In the case of the second time
By the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect The expected degree of jackpot when the first specific effect is executed the first time and by the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect The difference from the jackpot expectation when the second specific effect is executed the first time is
By the end of the variable game targeted for the specific effect By the end of the jackpot expectation when the first specific effect is executed the second time and the end of the variable game targeted by the specific effect The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is larger than the difference between the expected degree of jackpot when the second specific effect is executed the second number of times.