JP2020191980A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a game.SOLUTION: During execution of a specific performance, performance control means can display a selection image constituted of a plurality of choices in a first unit performance. When some choice is selected by an event that operation means is operated from the plurality of choices on the selection image, a unit performance next to the first unit performance is executed in a mode based on the selected choice.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with an operating means that can be operated by a player, and when a predetermined operation is performed using the operating means, the mode of the effect to be executed is determined. Some are configured as.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-143202

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the mode of the effect selected when the operating means is operated is predetermined, and the effect is executed in the predetermined mode regardless of the operation of the operating means. It has become so. Therefore, the player is less interested in operating the operating means because the effect is not executed in the desired manner. In recent years, it is expected to improve the interest of such production.

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

A game machine that solves the above problems is an effect executing means for executing an effect and an effect for controlling the execution of the effect in a game machine capable of executing a specific effect in which a unit effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game. A control means and an operation means that can be operated by the player are provided, and during the execution of the specific effect, the effect control means produces a selected image composed of a plurality of options defined in a fixed number as the first unit effect. It is possible to display the number of operations of the operating means required for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options constituting the selected image in a display mode that can be specified, and is next to the first unit effect. The gist is that the unit effect is executed in a manner based on the options selected by the operating means.

Regarding the game machine, the effect control means terminates the display of the selected image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the selected image, and at that time, the effect control means is selected by the operating means. The next unit effect of the first unit effect may be executed in an manner based on the options.

With respect to the game machine, the effect control means may change the options selected according to the number of times the operation means is operated in a predetermined order.
Regarding the game machine, the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the effect control means predetermined options selected according to the number of times the operation means is operated. The options selected when the first operating means are operated are changed in the order in which the options are selected, and the options selected when the second operating means is operated are changed. The order should be the reverse order.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The front view which shows the game board schematically. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern of 1st Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the selected image. Explanatory drawing explaining the notice image and the rank of each notice image. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution of rank patterns, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the ranks constituting each rank pattern. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific effect. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific effect. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific effect. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific effect is executed. (A) to (e) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific effect is executed. Explanatory drawing explaining the variation pattern of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific continuous effect setting process of 2nd Embodiment. The explanatory view explaining the execution timing of the specific continuous production. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific continuous effect. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific continuous effect is executed. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific continuous effect is executed. The flowchart which shows the specific continuous production setting process of 3rd Embodiment. The explanatory view explaining the execution timing of the specific continuous production. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific continuous effect. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific continuous effect is executed. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing a flow in which a specific continuous effect is executed. The flowchart which shows the specific continuous production setting process of 4th Embodiment. A timing chart showing an execution mode of a specific continuous effect.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction 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 installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island facilities such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa (shown in FIG. 2) into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb (shown in FIG. 2) is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W (shown in FIG. 2) with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball plate 12 which is an example of a storage unit for storing game balls. The ball plate 12 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b as an example.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation unit D1, a second operation unit D2, and a third operation unit D3 on the front side of the mounting frame 11b and at positions that can be operated by the player. The first operation unit D1 corresponds to the first operation means, the second operation unit D2 corresponds to the second operation means, and the third operation unit D3 corresponds to the third operation means. As an example, the first operation unit D1 is a cross-shaped button configured to enable a pressing operation. As an example, the second operation unit D2 is a button configured to enable a pressing operation. As an example, the third operation unit D3 is a lever configured to enable a pushing operation. Such an operation unit is used for operation effects during a game, and for setting a pachinko gaming machine if it is equipped with a customization function.

Examples of the customization function include a brightness and volume adjustment function. In addition, other customization functions include a function of changing the appearance rate of a specific effect and a function of changing a mode (including an appearance character and a background image). The selection operation by the player such as adjustment and change by the customization function is performed by using, for example, the cross-shaped button illustrated in the first operation unit D1. Then, the result of the above selection operation is reflected in the game, for example, when the adjustment of the volume and the brightness is allowed in the symbol variation game. In addition, the result of the above selection operation is also reflected in the symbol variation game after the end of the adjusted symbol variation game (for example, the next symbol variation game or the next symbol variation game), and the reflection is continued. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting means for producing, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of an audio means for producing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b as display units capable of displaying a special game. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (special lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second 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. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol which is an example of a jackpot display result and a missed symbol which is an example of a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c and a second special hold display unit 13d as display units for displaying information that can specify the number of hold of the special game. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds of the first special game (hereinafter, referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of holds of the second special game (hereinafter, referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol which is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol which is an example of a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, a winning game of the normal symbol is given. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter, referred to as the number of normal hold).

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

In the effect display device EH, the effect game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol string, the middle symbol string, and the right symbol string in a predetermined direction.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the row of the effect symbols is different from the other row of effect symbols, such as "778" and "787". In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the production game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

In the production game, reach production can be performed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed and a predetermined symbol combination is finally derived in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) having a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect.

Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start winning opening 15 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The first special start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first special start winning opening 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second special start winning opening 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payment condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally variable so that it can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special start winning opening 16. A member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the normal symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. 19 is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game balls are detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball may not be satisfied.

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

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, the game ball is launched at the first special start winning opening 15 and the normal. You can enter the winning opening 26. A gate 25, a large winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right region R2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down the right side area R2 in the game area YBa, the game ball has the second special start winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, and the gate. You can enter 25.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each effect device capable of executing the effect, and these form a group of effect devices which are examples of the effect execution means. The effect executing means is not limited to including all of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, and may be configured by one or a plurality of effect devices that can be arbitrarily selected from these effect devices. ..

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

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state as states in which the jackpot probability differs. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state becomes an advantageous state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning a prize in an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second special start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

Next, the fluctuation time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time is shorter than the long fluctuation time state, as states in which the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special game is different. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state.

In the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a normal state and an advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having two gaming states, and a part or all of them may be set to different gaming states in which the function to operate among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the gaming state may be one or three or more.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. As an example, in the present embodiment, it is classified into two types, a specific symbol and a normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

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

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

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in a production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game. The out-of-range fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect is performed in the production game, and a fluctuation pattern of "without reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the production game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a microprocessor 41 on a single chip, and may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19, respectively, by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect (effect execution means) is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and can generate hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the first operation unit D1, the second operation unit D2, and the third operation unit D3. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) when the first operation unit D1 is operated, an operation signal (on signal) output when the second operation unit D2 is operated, and a third operation unit. The operation signal (on signal) to be output when the D3 is operated can be input.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special start sensor SE1. (Step S101). When no game ball has entered the first special start winning opening 15 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 42 shifts to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the first special start winning opening 15 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 has the upper limit number of the first special hold stored in the main control RWM44 (step S101: YES). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 42 shifts to the process of step S106.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 and updates it (step). S103). As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the updated first special hold display number. Further, the main control CPU 42 sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a random number used for determining a winning symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the process of step S104 is completed, the main control CPU 42 predetermines the content of the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied before the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and the result of the predetermination. Is generated in a look-ahead command (pre-determination command) that can be specified and set in the output buffer (step S105).

In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the acquired random number value. The look-ahead command generated in the process of step S105 of the present embodiment includes a look-ahead command generated based on the value of a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern. The look-ahead command generated based on the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game whose execution is newly suspended. In the present embodiment, the same fluctuation pattern is determined regardless of the number of special games held when the special game corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is executed. After the process of step S105 is completed, the main control CPU 42 shifts to the process of step S106.

In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the second special start sensor SE2. .. When no game ball has entered the second special start winning opening 16 (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second special start winning opening 16 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 has the upper limit number of the second special hold stored in the main control RWM44 (step S106: YES). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S107). When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 and updates it (step). S108). As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the updated second special hold display number. Further, the main control CPU 42 sets in the output buffer information that can specify the updated second special hold number (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command).

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S109 is completed, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM44. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the hit symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the deviation variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP17 are stored in the main control ROM 43. The fluctuation pattern HP11, the fluctuation pattern HP13, and the fluctuation pattern HP15 are out-of-range fluctuation patterns. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP12, the fluctuation pattern HP14, the fluctuation pattern HP16, and the fluctuation pattern HP17 are jackpot fluctuation patterns.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since the processing is replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 finishes the special symbol start process after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can identify the special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol when the first special game is executed. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. ..

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, so that a special lottery is performed when the game ball enters the starting port. It is configured as follows.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 executes the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 42 imparts a specified type of jackpot game. The jackpot game is an example of a privilege, and an example of a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is configured by a main control CPU 42 that controls to grant the jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is completed. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

Next, the probability transfer process for shifting the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game based on the specific symbol, the main control RWM 44 sets the high accuracy flag. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is finished. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the fluctuation time state will be described.
When the big hit game based on the specific symbol is completed, the main control CPU 42 sets the operation flag in the main control RWM44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time the special game is started after the big hit game based on the specific symbol is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game reaches the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the specific symbol is completed. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 42 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state.

When the game state is set to the normal state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate, the main control CPU 42 generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the normal state. To do. Further, when the game state is set to an advantageous state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate, the main control CPU 42 sets the state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the advantageous state. ) Is generated. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 51, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. Upon receiving the round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the ending command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, it selects the production pattern (effect content) of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied. As an example, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. In the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the fluctuation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination including the reach. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination not including the reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string when the variation start command is received. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time defined in the variation pattern. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group so as to execute various effects during the execution of the effect game. Then, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variation end command is received. Note that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, one production game is performed from the start of the production game (after the variable display is displayed) to the end of the production game (until the symbols in all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed). In, it is configured to be able to execute a pseudo-continuous effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are continuously executed. The variable cycle is a unit effect executed in each of one or a plurality of periods in one special game, and is a unit effect accompanying a change in the effect symbol. That is, the variable cycle is a unit effect that is executed in one or a plurality of periods to which one special game is assigned (divided). Further, one fluctuation cycle is a period from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display or the fixed stop display. In the following description, an effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are executed in one variable game may be referred to as a "specific effect". As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variable cycles can be executed during the execution of one special game.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game (4 times in this embodiment) is defined, and the pachinko game machine 10 is executed during one special game. Depending on the number of fluctuation cycles, the possibility of a big hit, that is, the expected degree of big hit can be specified by the player. In particular, the greater the number of variable cycles executed during one special game, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Further, when the number of variable cycles executed in one special game reaches the upper limit, the player can specify that the game is a big hit. Therefore, it can be expected that more fluctuation cycles will be executed in one special game, that is, the next fluctuation cycle will be executed.

In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute a specific effect as the effect content of the effect game is associated with each variation pattern, and it is possible to specify whether or not the effect content includes the specific effect by the variation pattern. It has become like. Further, the number of fluctuation cycles in the specific effect is associated with the variation pattern including the specific effect as the effect content of the effect game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns that do not include the specific effect (the number of variation cycles is one) as the effect content of the effect game are the variation pattern HP11 and the variation pattern HP12. Further, the fluctuation patterns including the specific production as the production content of the production game and to which the two fluctuation cycles are associated are the fluctuation pattern HP13 and the fluctuation pattern HP14. Further, the variation patterns that include the specific effect as the effect content of the effect game and are associated with the three variation cycles are the variation pattern HP15 and the variation pattern HP16. Further, the variation pattern that includes the specific effect as the effect content of the effect game and is associated with the four variation cycles is the variation pattern HP17.

Next, various effects performed during the execution of the effect game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a selection image composed of a plurality of options is displayed on the effect display device EH, and an effect of selecting one of the plurality of options by operating a predetermined operation unit (hereinafter, selection effect). Is configured to be executable.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the selection effect, the selection image SA used for the selection effect is displayed in a part of the display area H of the image display unit GH. The selected image SA is composed of a plurality of options. Each option is displayed in a divided area formed by dividing the display area H into a plurality of areas (four areas in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the four regions are regions in which the display region H is divided into a cross shape. As a result, two of each of the four divided regions are arranged in a matrix on the top, bottom, left and right. An image (hereinafter referred to as a notice image) that can specify the type of notice that appears is displayed in each option. The notice image includes, for example, an image of a character appearing in the notice effect or an image of the name of the notice effect. The preview image may be a still image or a moving image. There are a plurality of types of preview images, and the selected image SA is composed of a combination of options for displaying the preview image. The selection image SA illustrated in FIG. 6 is a preview image SG1 imitating the character C1 of the “dog” which is the upper left option, a preview image SG2 imitating the character C2 of the “dog” which is the upper right option, and the lower left option. It is composed of a preview image SG8 imitating the character C3 of a certain "cow" and a preview image SG9 imitating the character C4 of the "rabbit" which is the lower right option. In the present embodiment, the number of options for the selected image SA is a predetermined fixed number (4 in the present embodiment). The number of choices of the selected image SA may be a predetermined fixed number, which is "4" in the present embodiment, but may be "3" or "5". An image imitating the first operation unit D1 is displayed in the substantially center of the selected image SA.

The types of images displayed in the options of the selected image SA will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, there are 10 types of notice images SG1 to SG10 displayed as options in the present embodiment. Then, the preview effects identified from these preview images are ranked according to the degree of advantage expectation. Specifically, it is ranked in three stages from A to C. The degree of expectation of the advance notice effect corresponding to rank A is lower than the degree of expectation corresponding to rank B. Further, the degree of expectation of the advance notice effect corresponding to rank B is lower than the degree of expectation corresponding to rank C. In the present embodiment, the character of the preview image is the type of the advance notice effect, and the pattern attached to the character corresponds to the rank (that is, the degree of advantageous expectation). As a result, the same character has the same category of advance notice (for example, dialogue notice, cut-in notice, etc.), but the specific content of the notice effect (according to the degree of advantage expectation) due to the difference in the pattern of the same character. Is different. There are four types of characters in this embodiment: "dog", "cat", "cow", and "rabbit". There are three types of patterns in this embodiment: "A pattern (horizontal line pattern)", "B pattern (shaded pattern)", and "C pattern (dot pattern)". Twelve types of preview images can be configured by combining four types of characters and three types of patterns, but in this embodiment, ten types of preview images are adopted. Specifically, 3 types each of "dog" and "cat" combined with each pattern, and 2 each of "A pattern" and "C pattern" combined with "cow" and "rabbit" respectively. There are a total of 10 types consisting of types. The degree of advantage expectation in the present embodiment indicates the degree of expectation to be a big hit. The degree of advantage expectation is the ratio that appears when the jackpot is won and the percentage that appears when the jackpot is not won, and the percentage that appears when the jackpot is not won. is there.

Next, a process for determining a preview image to be displayed in each option of the selected image SA will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.
As shown in FIG. 8A, random numbers are generated for "rank patterns S1 to S13" indicating a combination of ranks of the notice images displayed in each option of the selected image SA, divided into the results of the jackpot lottery. The values are sorted by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values (0 to 999) of the random numbers. The random number is generated by the random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 51, and the rank pattern is determined by determining which rank pattern the generated random number is assigned to in the table of FIG. 8A. To determine. In the present embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is wrong, one of the rank patterns S1 to S4 is won among the rank patterns S1 to S13, and the winning probability of the rank pattern S1 is the highest. When the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, there is a possibility that all of the rank patterns S1 to S13 will be won. According to this distribution, the rank patterns S1 to S4 are won both when they are out of the game and when they are big hits, but the rank patterns S5 to S13 can be won only when they are big hits. Therefore, the rank patterns S5 to S13 are jackpot confirmation patterns that can recognize the jackpot when the selected image SA is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the rank combination of the images (panels 1 to 4) displayed in each option of the selected image SA is set based on the rank patterns S1 to S13. That is, the ranks of panels 1 to 4 are determined by determining the rank pattern. For example, when the rank pattern S2 is won, the panel 1, the panel 2, and the panel 4 are determined to be rank A, and the panel 3 is determined to be rank B. In the present embodiment, the panels 1 to 4 are images displayed in any of the options in the selected image SA. As will be described in detail later, after the preview images to be displayed on the panels 1 to 4 are determined, the position of each of the four areas of the selected image SA is determined and the images of each option are displayed. To.

The preview images displayed on the panels 1 to 4 are determined based on the rank determined from the preview images SG1 to SG10. Specifically, one of the preview images of the same rank as the determined rank is determined. In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed to determine the preview image using the random numbers generated by the random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 51. Then, the preview image is determined by determining which of the preview images the above-mentioned random number is assigned to. In the case of rank A, one of the "A pattern dog notice", "A pattern rabbit notice", "A pattern cat notice", and "A pattern cow notice" is determined. In the case of rank B, one of the notice images is determined from "B pattern dog notice" and "B pattern cat notice". In the case of rank C, one of the "C pattern cow notice", "C pattern cat notice", "C pattern dog notice", and "C pattern rabbit notice" is determined.

At this time, in the present embodiment, the lottery is performed so that the preview images of the panels 1 to 4 are all determined to be different preview images. For example, in the case of the rank pattern S3, the notice images of the panel 1 and the panel 2 are determined from the four types of notice images of A rank, and the notice images of the panel 3 and the panel 4 are of two types of notice images of B rank. Determine from the image. Specifically, when determining the notice image of the panel 1, the random number values are evenly distributed to the four types of notice images, and the random number values extracted by the lottery are distributed to any of the notice images. One preview image is determined by determining whether or not. Next, when determining the preview image of the panel 2, the random numbers are evenly distributed to the three types of preview images excluding the preview image previously determined as the preview image of the panel 1, and the random numbers extracted by lottery. One preview image is determined by determining which preview image the value of is assigned to. The random number value may be extracted only once by lottery, or every time the preview images of panels 1 to 4 are determined. Similarly, for the panel 3 and the panel 4, the preview image of the panel 3 and the preview image of the panel 4 are determined to be different from each other by using the method used when the preview image of the panel 1 and the panel 2 is determined.

Then, the determined preview images of the panels 1 to 4 are displayed in each option of the selected image SA. Here, the positions of the panels 1 to 4 are not predetermined in which position of the display area H is divided into four. That is, it is not defined whether the preview image of the panel 1 is displayed in the upper left area, the upper right area, the lower left area, or the lower right area of the display area H. Further, it is determined whether the preview image of the panels 2 to 4 is displayed in the upper left region, the upper right region, the lower left region, or the lower right region of the display area H like the preview image of the panel 1. Absent. Therefore, each display position in the display area H of the preview image of the panels 1 to 4 is randomly determined.

Hereinafter, an execution mode of the production game accompanied by the specific production will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.
FIG. 9 illustrates a case where either the fluctuation pattern HP15 or the fluctuation pattern HP16 consisting of three fluctuation cycles is determined and the selection effect is not executed.

In FIG. 9, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, it starts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T10, and starts the first fluctuation cycle constituting the effect game. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each column in the order of the left column (time point T10a) → right column (time point T10b) → middle column (time point T10c) with the passage of time. The first fluctuation cycle ends when the fluctuation of the middle row, which is the final stop row, is temporarily stopped. In the fluctuation cycle (first and second times in this example) before the final fluctuation cycle (third time in this example), when the fluctuation of the final stop row is temporarily stopped, the fluctuation cycle is continued on the image display unit GH. A symbol combination (for example, a combination including [123] or a pseudo-dedicated symbol) is displayed. Further, the mode indicating the continuation of the fluctuation cycle is not limited to the symbol combination, and the continuation may be notified by an image or voice (for example, [still] image or voice, [Next] image or voice) or the like. ..

The sub-control CPU 51 restarts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T11, and starts the second fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. In the second fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each row in the order of the left column (time point T11a) → right column (time point T11b) → middle row (time point T11c), as in the first fluctuation cycle. Let me. The second fluctuation cycle ends when the fluctuation of the middle row, which is the final stop row, is temporarily stopped.

The sub-control CPU 51 restarts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T12, and starts the third fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. In the third fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 51 fluctuates in each row in the order of the left column (time point T12a) → right column (time point T12b) → middle row (time point T12c), as in the first and second fluctuation cycles. Is temporarily stopped. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the same effect symbols in the left column and the right column, forms a reach, and starts the reach effect. After that, the fluctuation of the middle row, which is the final stop row, is temporarily stopped by the reach effect (time point T12c). When the fluctuation of the middle row is temporarily stopped, if the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol combination consisting of the same production symbols in each row is temporarily stopped and displayed, while the jackpot lottery is won. In the case of a missed symbol, the missing symbol combination composed of the effect symbols whose middle row is different from the left and right two rows is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols of each row in a fixed stop display at the time point T12d when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, and ends the effect game.

FIG. 10 illustrates a case where either the fluctuation pattern HP13 or the fluctuation pattern HP14 consisting of two fluctuation cycles is determined and the selection effect is executed.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T20, and starts the first fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each row in the order of the left column (time point T20c) → right column (time point T20f) → middle row (time point T20g) with the passage of time.

The sub-control CPU 51 causes the selection effect to be executed during the process of temporarily stopping the fluctuation of each row, that is, between the time points T20 and T20g. The sub-control CPU 51 starts the selection effect at the time point T20a and sets an operation acceptance period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 as valid. This operation acceptance period is continued for a time from the time point T20a, which is a predetermined time, to the time point T20g, which temporarily stops the fluctuation in the middle row. During the operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 51 moves the selection frame SF (for example, shown in FIG. 6) in a predetermined order each time the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 is received. In the present embodiment, the initial position of the selection frame SF is the upper left, and each time the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1, the upper right (time point T20b) → lower left (time point T20c) → lower right (time point T20d). ), The selection frame SF is moved. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 with the selection frame SF at the lower right, the sub-control CPU 51 moves the selection frame SF to the upper left, which is the initial position (time point T20e). That is, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 four times, the selection frame SF is returned to the initial position, and after that, the selection frame SF is determined according to the number of times the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 is received. Move to the position of. In the present embodiment, one preview image (option) is displayed in each of the four divided regions, and the selection frame SF moves regularly depending on the number of operations of the first operation unit D1, so that the player desires it. It is possible to intuitively grasp how many times the first operation unit D1 should be operated in order to select the option of.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period at the time point T20g, erases the display of the selected image SA, and ends the selection effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation in the middle row at the end of the selection effect, and ends the first fluctuation cycle. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the preview image indicated by the selection frame SF when the time point T20g arrives. In FIG. 10, since the operation acceptance period has ended with the selection frame SF showing the upper left notice image, the sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the upper left notice image.

The sub-control CPU 51 restarts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T21, and starts the second fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. In the second fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each row in the order of the left column (time point T21a) → the right column (time point T21b) as in the first fluctuation cycle. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the same effect symbols in the left column and the right column to form a reach. Before this reach is formed, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the advance notice effect based on the advance notice image selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding variable cycle. In this example, since the upper left notice image is selected at the time point T20g, the sub-control CPU executes the advance notice effect based on the upper left notice image. Then, after the reach is formed, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the reach effect, temporarily stops the fluctuation of the middle row, and temporarily stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination or the missed symbol combination. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols of each row in a fixed stop display at the time point T21d when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, and ends the effect game.

FIG. 11 illustrates a case where either the fluctuation pattern HP15 or the fluctuation pattern HP16 composed of three fluctuation cycles is determined and the selection effect is executed.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T30, and starts the first fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each column in the order of the left column (time point T30a) → right column (time point T30b) → middle column (time point T30c) with the passage of time. The first fluctuation cycle ends when the fluctuation of the middle row, which is the final stop row, is temporarily stopped.

The sub-control CPU 51 restarts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T31, and starts the second fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. In the second fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each row in the order of the left column (time point T31b) → right column (time point T31d) → middle row (time point T31e), as in the first fluctuation cycle. Let me.

The sub-control CPU 51 causes the selection effect to be executed during the process of temporarily stopping the fluctuation of each row, that is, during the time points T31 to T31e. The sub-control CPU 51 starts the selection effect at the time point T31a and sets an operation acceptance period for accepting the operation of the first operation unit D1 as valid. This operation acceptance period is continued for a time from the time point T31a, which is a predetermined time, to the time point T31e, which temporarily stops the fluctuation in the middle row. During the operation acceptance period, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T31b, the sub-control CPU 51 moves the selection frame SF from the upper left to the upper right, which is the initial position. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T31c, the sub-control CPU 51 moves the selection frame SF from the upper right to the lower left.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period at the time point T31e, erases the display of the selected image SA, and ends the selection effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation in the middle row at the end of the selection effect, and ends the second fluctuation cycle. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the lower left preview image indicated by the selection frame SF when the time point T31e arrives.

The sub-control CPU 51 restarts the fluctuation of each row at the time point T32, and starts the third fluctuation cycle constituting the production game. In the third fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the fluctuation of each column in the order of the left column (time point T32a) → the right column (time point T32b), similarly to the first and second fluctuation cycles. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops the same effect symbols in the left column and the right column to form a reach. Before this reach is formed, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the advance notice effect based on the advance notice image selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding variable cycle. In this example, since the lower left preview image is selected at the time point T31e, the sub-control CPU executes the advance notice effect based on the lower left preview image. Then, after the reach is formed, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the reach effect, temporarily stops the fluctuation of the middle row, and temporarily stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination or the missed symbol combination. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols of each row in a fixed stop display at the time point T32d when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, and ends the effect game.

Next, an example of the display mode of the effect display device EH in the effect game in which the specific effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
12 and 13 show a case where the fluctuation pattern HP14 to which the two fluctuation cycles are associated is determined and the selection effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 12A, in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation of each row starts with the start of the production game, and the first fluctuation cycle is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, the image display unit GH displays a suggestion image suggesting the start of the selection effect when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation of each row. The suggestion image of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating the character C5 of the "lion" and an image of the line "everyone gathers".

Next, in the image display unit GH, as shown in FIG. 12C, the selected image SA is displayed with the start of the selection effect. The selected image SA in this example is composed of the upper left notice image SG1 (character C1), the upper right notice image SG2 (character C2), the lower left notice image SG8 (character C3), and the lower right notice image SG9 (character C4). Has been done. The preview image constituting the selected image SA is based on the determination of the rank pattern described above and the determination of the preview image corresponding to each rank. Further, in the image display unit GH, a selection frame SF pointing to the preview image SG1 is displayed so as to surround the upper left option of the selected image SA.

12 (c) to 12 (f) show the movement mode of the selection frame SF whose display moves each time the first operation unit D1 is operated. In the image display unit GH, when the first operation unit D1 is operated once with the selection frame SF located in the upper left as shown in FIG. 12 (c), it is selected in the upper right as shown in FIG. 12 (d). The frame SF moves and points to the preview image SG2. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the selection frame SF is located in the upper right corner and the first operation unit D1 is operated once more, in other words, the first operation unit D1 is operated twice in total from the upper left position. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), the selection frame SF moves to the lower left and points to the preview image SG8. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the first operation unit D1 is operated once more while the selection frame SF is located at the lower left, in other words, the first operation unit D1 is operated a total of three times from the upper left position. As shown in FIG. 12 (f), the selection frame SF moves to the lower right and points to the preview image SG9.

When the operation acceptance period ends with the selection frame SF located at the lower right, the image display unit GH does not display the selection image SA and the selection frame SF with the end of the selection effect as shown in FIG. 13A. It becomes a display. In this example, the lower right preview image SG9 constituting the selected image SA is selected by the selection effect. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the selection effect ends, the symbol combination (“123”) indicating the continuation of the fluctuation cycle is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the first fluctuation cycle ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation of each row starts again, and the second fluctuation cycle is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, the image display unit GH is selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding (first) fluctuation cycle when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the second fluctuation cycle. A notice effect based on the notice image SG9 is displayed. The preview production based on the preview image SG9 is composed of an image imitating the character C4 of the "rabbit" and an image of the line "It's intense heat!".

After that, as shown in FIG. 13D, the image display unit GH performs a reach effect and the like after the advance notice effect is completed, and the combination of the effect symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern is displayed. When the fluctuation time specified in is elapsed, the combination of the effect symbols is fixed and stopped. 12 and 13 are examples of cases where the fluctuation pattern HP14 is determined, and since the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, the image display unit GH displays the jackpot symbol combination (“777”) as a fixed stop display. Will be done. In one example when the fluctuation pattern HP13 is determined, the jackpot lottery is missed, so the image display unit GH displays the missed symbol combination (“797”) as a fixed stop display (FIG. 13 (e)).

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) A mode in which the player selects a selection option from a plurality of options in the selection effect executed in one unit effect (variable cycle), and the unit effect after the one unit effect is based on the selected option. Is executed by. Therefore, the player can arbitrarily select the effect content of the unit effect after one unit effect. Further, generally, when one variable game is composed of a plurality of variable cycles, the larger the number of times, the higher the expectation of big hit. Therefore, by reflecting the selection result of the selection effect in the unit effect after one unit effect, the player can recognize the continuation of the fluctuation cycle, and the expectation for the big hit can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the selection effect.

(1-2) In either case of reflecting the selection result of the selected effect in the next fluctuation cycle or reflecting the selection result of the selected effect in the last fluctuation cycle, the continuation of the next fluctuation cycle can be recognized and selected. You can have a feeling of expectation beyond the fluctuation cycle in which the production was executed.

(1-3) While the number of choices is fixed, there are a plurality of types of preview images, so that a wide variety of selected image SAs can be displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.
(1-4) The preview image is an image corresponding to the degree of advantage expectation. Therefore, in the selection effect, it is possible to select an effect according to an arbitrary degree of advantage expectation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-5) The options of the selected image SA include an option in which a preview image capable of identifying a jackpot is displayed, an option in which the effect is executed in a mode in which the jackpot can be identified, and a mode in which the expectation of the jackpot is not suggested. Includes options for performing the production. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by selecting a desired effect according to the player's preference and experiencing the effect. Further, by providing such options, it is possible to infer from the types of options constituting the selected image SA whether or not the jackpot has been won, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-6) The number of options constituting the selected image SA is a certain number, and the selected frame SF is changed in a predetermined order according to the number of times the first operation unit D1 is operated. .. Therefore, when the player selects an arbitrary option, it becomes easy to specify the number of operations of the first operation unit D1, and the operability at the time of selection effect can be improved.

(1-7) The option indicated by the selection frame SF is selected when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the selection effect. Therefore, even when the first operation unit D1 is not operated, the option is not selected by the control of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, since there is no operation other than selecting an option by the operation of the first operation unit D1 until a predetermined time elapses, the player can select an arbitrary option without hesitation. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game while improving the operability at the time of the selection effect.

(1-8) In the case of a configuration that allows the same option to exist in the selected image SA, for example, all the options may be the same option. In this case, it cannot be said that an arbitrary option can be selected, which may reduce the interest of the player. However, in the present embodiment, the plurality of options constituting the selected image SA are different options (preliminary image). Therefore, the player can always select any option from a certain number of types of options. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-9) The notice image displayed as an option is composed of a category of the notice effect and a specific content of the notice effect. Therefore, even when there are a plurality of preview images corresponding to the preview effects of the same category, the player can select a desired option from the specific contents of the notice effects. Further, even when there are a plurality of preview images corresponding to the preview effects having the same content, the player can select a desired option from the category of the notice effects. Therefore, it is possible to select a more detailed mode of the player's preference, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-10) In the first variation cycle of the effect game in which the three variation cycles are executed, the player cannot specify whether or not the selection effect is executed. Therefore, the player can improve the interest of the game by paying attention to whether or not the selection effect is executed when the second variable cycle starts.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19.
In the following description, the detailed description of the same configuration and the same control as those in the above-described embodiment may be simplified or omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a selection effect is executed in a specific continuous effect targeting a plurality of variable games. The specific continuous effect in the present specification corresponds to a so-called pre-reading notice that suggests a result that may occur in the future in a variable game prior to the variable game in which the result is obtained.

FIG. 14 shows fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. These fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 are stored in the main control ROM 43. The fluctuation pattern HP21 and the fluctuation pattern HP22 are out-of-reach fluctuation patterns without reach. The fluctuation pattern HP23 is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with reach. The fluctuation pattern HP24 is a jackpot fluctuation pattern with reach. The fluctuation time is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern. For example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP21 is 8000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP22 is 13000 ms.

Hereinafter, the control contents for executing the specific continuous effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control board 50 performs a specific continuous effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect based on the received first hold number command and look-ahead command.

In the specific continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the look-ahead command, it determines whether the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state or the long fluctuation time state based on the state designation command transmitted from the main control CPU 42. Determine (step S201). When the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time state is the long fluctuation time state (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S202 and determines whether or not the first special hold number is 2 or more. When the first special hold number is less than 2 (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 2 or more (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S203.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last is the variation pattern HP23 or the variation pattern HP24 with reach (step S203). The last hold of the first special game in the present specification is the hold of the variable game (variation that may become the target change) corresponding to the look-ahead command that triggered the execution of the specific continuous effect setting process. is there. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S203: NO), the specific continuous effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 has the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S203: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S204.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation pattern for the hold of the first special game other than the hold of the first special game held last is the variation pattern HP21 without reach or the variation pattern HP22 ( Step S204). Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S204: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S204: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S205.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect (step S205). In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed by determining the probability of whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect according to the fluctuation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last. When it is determined that the specific continuous effect is not executed (step S205: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific continuous effect is to be executed (step S205: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S206.

The sub-control CPU 51 stores the information regarding the execution of the specific continuous effect in the sub-control RWM 53 in step S206. The information regarding the execution of the specific continuous effect includes whether or not the selective selection is executed, and when the selected effect is executed, the content of the preview image displayed in each option of the selected image SA.

FIG. 16 shows the effect execution timing when the specific continuous effect including the selected effect is executed.
FIG. 16 illustrates the columns [2], [3], and [4] as the number of holds for the first special game that enables the execution of the specific continuous effect, and the execution of the specific continuous effect is performed for each number of holds. The execution order of the determined variable game changes with the pending digestion, and the types of effects performed in the process until the game is executed are indicated by "x", "○", and "△". Specifically, when the number of holds becomes [2] due to the entry of a ball, the hold is hold 2 in the figure, and at that stage, as shown by "x", it is a specific continuous effect in the running variable game. A production that is not involved is executed. Then, after the end of the variable game, when the next variable game is started, the number of holds becomes [1], so that the hold becomes hold 1 in the figure, and at that stage, it is being executed as shown by "○". The specific continuous effect is started in the variable game of, and the selected effect is executed in the variable game. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started after the end of the variable game, the number of holds becomes [0], and the hold becomes 0 in the figure. This hold 0 state is a variable game in which the execution of the specific continuous effect is determined. Then, at that stage, as shown by “Δ”, the effect selected by the selection effect of the variable game executed immediately before the variable game being executed is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the number of holds is [2], [3], or [4], the variable game that determines the execution of the specific continuous effect reaches the stage of hold 1. A specific continuous effect is started in the variable game being executed, and the effect selected in the selected effect of the variable game is executed in the next variable game.

Next, according to FIG. 17, the execution mode of the specific continuous effect when the execution of the specific continuous effect is determined when the number of pending first special games is [2] will be described.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first production game at the time point T40. The number of first special reservations at this time is 1. Then, when the hold condition of the first special game is newly satisfied at the time point T40a, the number of the first special hold becomes 2. In the following description, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the specific continuous effect at this time.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the production game started at the time point T40. After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the second production game at the time point T41. With the start of the second production game, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the specific continuous production and displays the image OB. The image OB notifies that the specific continuous effect has started. Next, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the selection effect at the time point T41a. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the selected image SA as the selection effect is executed, and sets the operation acceptance period of the first operation unit D1. This operation acceptance period is continued for a predetermined time from the time point T41a to the time point T41d. During the operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T41b, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper left to the upper right, which is the initial position. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T41c, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper right to the lower left. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period at the time point T41d, erases the display of the selected image SA, and ends the selection effect. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the lower left preview image indicated by the selection frame SF when the time point T41d arrives.

When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display and ends the effect game. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the third production game at the time point T42. In the third effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the advance notice effect based on the advance notice image selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding effect game. In this example, since the lower left notice image is selected at the time point T41d, the sub-control CPU causes the sub-control CPU to execute the notice effect based on the lower left notice image. After that, when the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display, and ends the production game. Then, with the end of the third effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect at the time point T43 and erases the display of the image OB.

Next, an example of the display mode of the effect display device EH in a plurality of effect games in which the specific continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.
18 and 19 show a case where a specific continuous effect targeting two production games is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18A, in the image display unit GH, the variation of each row starts with the start of the production game, and the first production game is started. A specific continuous effect is executed along with the first effect game, and an image OB imitating a band of "chance" is displayed on the image display unit GH. The first production game corresponds to the production game played when the number of holds of the first special game at the time of the specific continuous effect setting process of FIG. 16 is "2" and is "hold 1". In the production game performed at the time of "hold 1", the specific continuous production is started and the selection production is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the image display unit GH displays a suggestion image suggesting the start of the selection effect when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation of each row is started. The suggestion image of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating the character C5 of the "lion" and an image of the line "everyone gathers".

Next, in the image display unit GH, as shown in FIG. 18C, the selected image SA is displayed with the start of the selection effect. As a result, the preview image can be selected by the operation of the first operation unit D1. 18 (c) to 18 (e) illustrate the movement mode of the selection frame SF whose display moves each time the first operation unit D1 is operated. In the image display unit GH, when the first operation unit D1 is operated once with the selection frame SF located in the upper left as shown in FIG. 18 (c), it is selected in the upper right as shown in FIG. 18 (d). The frame SF moves and points to the preview image SG2. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the selection frame SF is located in the upper right corner and the first operation unit D1 is operated once more, in other words, the first operation unit D1 is operated twice in total from the upper left position. As shown in FIG. 18E, the selection frame SF moves to the lower left and points to the preview image SG8.

When the operation acceptance period ends with the selection frame SF located at the lower left, the image display unit GH hides the selection image SA and the selection frame SF with the end of the selection effect as shown in FIG. 18 (f). It becomes. In this example, the lower left preview image SG8 constituting the selected image SA is selected by the selection effect. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the selection effect is completed, the out-of-order symbol combination (“687”) is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the first effect game ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation of each row starts with the start of a new production game, and the second production game is started. Here, since the specific continuous production is continued from the immediately preceding production game, the image OB is also continuously displayed on the image display unit GH. The second production game corresponds to the production game played when the number of hold of the first special game at the time of the specific continuous effect setting process of FIG. 16 is "2" and "hold 0". In the effect game played when "hold 0", the effect selected by the selected effect is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19B, the image display unit GH selects in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding (first) effect game when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the second effect game. A notice effect based on the notice image SG8 is displayed. The preview production based on the preview image SG8 is composed of an image imitating the character C3 of "cow" and an image of the line "Super heat!".

After that, as shown in FIG. 19C, the image display unit GH performs a reach effect and the like after the advance notice effect is completed, and the combination of the effect symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern is displayed. When the fluctuation time specified in is elapsed, the combination of the effect symbols is fixed and stopped. 18 and 19 are examples of cases where the fluctuation pattern HP24 is determined, and since the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, the image display unit GH displays the jackpot symbol combination (“777”) as a fixed stop display. Will be done. In one example when the fluctuation pattern HP23 is determined, the jackpot lottery is missed, so the image display unit GH displays the missed symbol combination (“797”) as a fixed stop display (FIG. 19 (d)). Then, with the end of the second production game, the specific continuous production also ends. Therefore, in the image display unit GH, the display of the image OB is erased at the end of the specific continuous effect.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of (1-3) to (1-9) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) Selection executed in one production game In the production, the player selects a selection option from a plurality of options, and the production games after the one production game are executed in a manner based on the selected options. .. Therefore, the player can arbitrarily select the production content of the production game after one production game.

(2-2) The fact that the selection effect is executed during the execution of the specific continuous effect improves the interest because it is possible to change the expectation because it can be understood that the specific continuous effect will continue in the next variable game. Can be made to.

(2-3) When the first special hold number is 2 or more, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied. Therefore, when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, the number of the first special hold is paid attention to, and the interest can be improved.

(2-4) When the fluctuation pattern for a hold other than the last hold is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied. That is, in the variable game, even if the symbol combination without reach and out of reach is derived, there is a possibility that the specific continuous effect will start after the next variable game. Therefore, the player's mood, which is lowered due to the derivation of the symbol combination without reach and out of reach, is suppressed by the out-of-reach variation pattern as the execution condition of the specific continuous effect. can do.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a specific continuous effect is executed when it is determined to execute the specific continuous effect.

Hereinafter, the control contents for executing the specific continuous effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control board 50 performs a specific continuous effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect based on the received first hold number command and look-ahead command.

In the specific continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 20, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the look-ahead command, it determines whether the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state or the long fluctuation time state based on the state specification command transmitted from the main control CPU 42. Determine (step S301). When the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time state is the long fluctuation time state (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S302 and determines whether or not the first special hold number is 2 or more. When the first special hold number is less than 2 (step S302: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 2 or more (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S303.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last is the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 with reach (step S303). Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S303: NO), the specific continuous effect setting process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S303: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S304.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 has a variation pattern HP21 or a variation pattern HP22 in which the variation pattern for the running special game and the variation pattern for the hold of the first special game other than the hold of the first special game last held are reachless. It is determined whether or not it is (step S304). Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S304: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S305.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect (step S305). In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed by determining the probability of whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect according to the fluctuation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last. When it is determined that the specific continuous effect is not executed (step S305: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the specific continuous effect is to be executed (step S305: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S306. The sub-control CPU 51 stores the information regarding the execution of the specific continuous effect in the sub-control RWM 53 in step S306.

FIG. 21 shows the effect execution timing when the specific continuous effect including the selected effect is executed.
In FIG. 21, columns [2], [3], and [4] are shown as the number of holds for the first special game that enables the execution of the specific continuous effect, and the execution of the specific continuous effect is performed for each number of holds. The execution order of the determined variable game changes with the pending digestion, and the types of effects performed in the process until the game is executed are indicated by "□", "◎", and "△". Specifically, when the number of holds becomes [2] due to the entry of a ball, the hold is hold 2 in the figure, and at that stage, as shown by "□", a specific continuous effect is performed in the running variable game. Let's get started. Then, after the end of the variable game, when the next variable game is started, the number of holds becomes [1], so that the hold becomes hold 1 in the figure, and at that stage, it is being executed as shown by "◎". The selection effect is executed in the variable game of. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started after the end of the variable game, the number of holds becomes [0], and the hold becomes 0 in the figure. This hold 0 state is a variable game in which the execution of the specific continuous effect is determined. Then, at that stage, as shown by “Δ”, the effect selected by the selection effect of the variable game executed immediately before the variable game being executed is executed. As shown in FIG. 21, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the number of holds is [2], [3], or [4], the variable game that determines the execution of the specific continuous effect reaches the stage of hold 1. The selected effect is executed in the variable game being executed, and the effect selected in the selected effect is executed in the next variable game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the number of holds is [2], [3], or [4], the change during execution when the hold condition of the variable game that determines the execution of the specific continuous effect is satisfied. A specific continuous production is started in the game.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 22, the execution mode of the specific continuous effect when the execution of the specific continuous effect is determined when the number of pending first special games is [2] will be described.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first production game at the time point T50. The number of first special reservations at this time is 1. Then, when the hold condition of the first special game is newly satisfied at the time point T50a, the number of the first special hold becomes 2. In the following description, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the specific continuous effect at this time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the specific continuous effect and displays the image OB at the timing when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied at the time point T50a.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the production game started at the time point T50. After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the second production game at the time point T51. With the start of the second production game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the selection production at the time point T51a. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the selected image SA as the selection effect is executed, and sets the operation acceptance period of the first operation unit D1. This operation acceptance period is continued for a predetermined time from the time point T51a to the time point T51d. During the operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T51b, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper left to the upper right, which is the initial position. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T51c, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper right to the lower left. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period at the time point T51d, erases the display of the selected image SA, and ends the selection effect. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the lower left preview image indicated by the selection frame SF when the time point T51d arrives.

When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display and ends the effect game. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the third production game at the time point T52. In the third effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the advance notice effect based on the advance notice image selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding effect game. In this example, since the lower left notice image is selected at the time point T51d, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the notice effect based on the lower left notice image. After that, when the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display, and ends the production game. Then, with the end of the third effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect at the time point T53 and erases the display of the image OB.

Next, an example of the display mode of the effect display device EH in a plurality of effect games in which the specific continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.
23 and 24 show a case where a specific continuous effect targeting three production games is executed.

As shown in FIG. 23A, in the image display unit GH, the variation of each row starts with the start of the production game, and the first production game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the execution condition of the specific continuous effect is satisfied during the first effect game, the image display unit GH imitates a band of "chance" with the execution of the specific continuous effect. The image OB is displayed. The first production game corresponds to the production game played when the number of hold of the first special game at the time of the specific continuous effect setting process of FIG. 21 is "2" and is "hold 2". In the production game performed at the time of "hold 2", the specific continuous production is started. After that, on the image display unit GH, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the out-of-order symbol combination (“428”) is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the first production game ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23D, in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation of each row starts with the start of a new production game, and the second production game is started. Here, since the specific continuous production is continued from the immediately preceding production game, the image OB is also continuously displayed on the image display unit GH. The second production game corresponds to the production game played when the number of hold of the first special game at the time of the specific continuous effect setting process of FIG. 21 is "2" and is "hold 1". In the effect game played at the time of "hold 1", the selection effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 23 (e), the image display unit GH displays a suggestion image suggesting the start of the selection effect when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation of each row is started. The suggestion image of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating the character C5 of the "lion" and an image of the line "everyone gathers".

Next, in the image display unit GH, as shown in FIG. 23 (f), the selected image SA is displayed with the start of the selection effect. As a result, the preview image can be selected by the operation of the first operation unit D1. 23 (f) and 24 (a) illustrate the movement mode of the selection frame SF whose display moves each time the first operation unit D1 is operated. In the image display unit GH, when the first operation unit D1 is operated twice with the selection frame SF located in the upper left as shown in FIG. 23 (f), it is selected in the lower left as shown in FIG. 24 (a). The frame SF moves and points to the preview image SG8.

When the operation acceptance period ends with the selection frame SF located at the lower left, the image display unit GH hides the selection image SA and the selection frame SF with the end of the selection effect as shown in FIG. 24 (b). It becomes. In this example, the lower left preview image SG8 constituting the selected image SA is selected by the selection effect. Further, in the image display unit GH, when the selection effect is completed, the out-of-order symbol combination (“687”) is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the second effect game ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation of each row starts with the start of a new production game, and the third production game is started. Here, since the specific continuous production is continued from the immediately preceding production game, the image OB is also continuously displayed on the image display unit GH. The third production game corresponds to the production game played when the number of hold of the first special game at the time of the specific continuous effect setting process of FIG. 21 is "2" and "hold 0". In the effect game played when "hold 0", the effect selected by the selected effect is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24D, the image display unit GH selects in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding (second) effect game when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the third effect game. A notice effect based on the notice image SG8 is displayed. The preview production based on the preview image SG8 is composed of an image imitating the character C3 of "cow" and an image of the line "Super heat!".

After that, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), the image display unit GH performs a reach effect and the like after the advance notice effect is completed, and the combination of the effect symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern is displayed. When the fluctuation time specified in is elapsed, the combination of the effect symbols is fixed and stopped. 23 and 24 are examples of cases where the fluctuation pattern HP24 is determined, and since the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, the image display unit GH displays the jackpot symbol combination (“777”) as a fixed stop display. Will be done. In one example when the fluctuation pattern HP23 is determined, the jackpot lottery is missed, so the image display unit GH displays the missed symbol combination (“797”) as a fixed stop display (FIG. 24 (f)). Then, with the end of the third production game, the specific continuous production also ends. Therefore, in the image display unit GH, the display of the image OB is erased at the end of the specific continuous effect.

Therefore, according to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of (1-3) to (1-9) in the first embodiment and (2-1) to (2-3) in the second embodiment, the following The effect shown in can be obtained.

(3-1) Since the specific continuous effect is started when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, it is possible to pay attention to the establishment of the hold condition of the first special game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(3-2) The number of variable games from the variable game in which the specific continuous effect is started to the execution of the selected effect varies depending on the number of first special reservations when the specific continuous effect is started. Therefore, the player pays attention to the number of the first special hold in addition to the establishment of the hold condition of the first special game, and can improve the interest.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a specific continuous effect is executed when the first special hold number is 1 in the specific continuous effect setting process.

Hereinafter, the control contents for executing the specific continuous effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control board 50 performs a specific continuous effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect based on the received first hold number command and look-ahead command.

In the specific continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 25, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the look-ahead command, it determines whether the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state or the long fluctuation time state based on the state designation command transmitted from the main control CPU 42. Determine (step S401). When the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state (step S401: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time state is the long fluctuation time state (step S401: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S402 and determines whether or not the first special hold number is 1. When the first special hold number is other than 1 (step S402: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 1 (step S402: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S403.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game is being executed (step S403). When the special game is not being executed (step S403: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when the special game is being executed (step S403: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S404.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last is the variation pattern HP23 or the variation pattern HP24 with reach (step S404). Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S404: NO), the specific continuous effect setting process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP23 or the fluctuation pattern HP24 (step S404: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S405. Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation pattern for the special game being executed is the variation pattern HP21 without reach or the variation pattern HP22 (step S405). Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 is not the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S405: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP21 or the fluctuation pattern HP22 (step S405: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S406. Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation time of the special game being executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S406). The predetermined time corresponds to the time during which the selection effect can be executed. Therefore, when the remaining fluctuation time is less than a predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 terminates the specific continuous setting process by assuming that the selection effect cannot be executed in the special game being executed. On the other hand, when the remaining fluctuation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S407 so that the selection effect can be executed in the special game being executed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect (step S407). In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed by determining the probability of whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect according to the fluctuation pattern for the hold of the first special game held last. When it is determined that the specific continuous effect is not executed (step S407: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific continuous effect is to be executed (step S407: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S408. The sub-control CPU 51 stores the information regarding the execution of the specific continuous effect in the sub-control RWM 53 in step S408.

Next, according to FIG. 26, an execution mode of the specific continuous effect when the execution of the specific continuous effect is determined when the number of pending first special games is [1] will be described.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first production game at the time point T60. With the start of the first production game, the number of first special reservations becomes 0. Then, when the hold condition of the first special game is newly satisfied at the time point T60a, the number of the first special hold becomes 1. In the following description, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the specific continuous effect at this time. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the specific continuous effect in the first effect game being executed and displays the image OB when the execution condition of the specific continuous effect is satisfied, and further executes the selected effect. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the selected image SA as the selection effect is executed, and sets the operation acceptance period of the first operation unit D1. This operation acceptance period is continued for a predetermined time from the time point T60a to the time point T60d. During the operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T60b, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper left to the upper right, which is the initial position. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 at the time point T60c, and moves the selection frame SF from the upper right to the lower left. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period at the time point T60d, erases the display of the selected image SA, and ends the selection effect. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the lower left preview image indicated by the selection frame SF when the time point T60d arrives.

When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the variable end command, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display and ends the effect game. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the second production game at the time point T61. In the second effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the advance notice effect based on the advance notice image selected in the selection effect executed in the immediately preceding effect game. In this example, since the lower left notice image is selected at the time point T60d, the sub-control CPU causes the sub-control CPU to execute the notice effect based on the lower left notice image. After that, when the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect symbols in each row in a fixed stop display, and ends the production game. Then, with the end of the second effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific continuous effect at the time point T62 and erases the display of the image OB.

Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, (1-3) to (1-9) in the first embodiment, (2-1) to (2-2) in the second embodiment, and the third embodiment. In addition to the effect of (3-1), the following effects can be obtained.

(4-1) When the first special hold number is 1 in the specific continuous effect setting process, the execution condition of the specific continuous effect can be satisfied when the remaining fluctuation time of the special game being executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the remaining fluctuation time of the special game being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. In addition, each of the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-For the first embodiment, the selection effect and the advance notice effect executed in the mode based on the options selected in the selection effect may be executed in a non-continuous variable cycle. That is, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles may be interposed between the fluctuation cycle in which the selection effect is executed and the fluctuation cycle in which the advance notice effect is executed. For example, the selection effect may be executed in the first variation cycle, and the advance notice effect based on the options selected in the selection effect of the first variation cycle may be executed in the third variation cycle. According to this, in a plurality of variable cycles after the selection effect is performed, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in a manner based on the option selected in the selection effect, which improves the interest. be able to.

-For the first embodiment, the advance notice effect executed in the mode based on the options selected in the selected effect may be executed in the final variable cycle of the specific effect. For example, in a specific effect composed of four variable cycles, a selection effect is performed in the first variable cycle, and a preview effect of the fourth variable cycle is used as an option selected in the selection effect of the first variable cycle. It may be carried out in a based manner. According to this, in a plurality of variable cycles after the selection effect is performed, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in a manner based on the option selected in the selection effect, which improves the interest. be able to.

-For the first embodiment, the advance notice effect executed in a mode based on the options selected in the selection effect may be executed in a plurality of variable cycles after the selection effect is executed. In this case, for example, the selection effect is performed in the first variation cycle, and in the advance notice effect of the second variation cycle and the third variation cycle, the mode based on the options selected in the selection effect of the first variation cycle. It should be executed in. According to this, it is possible to further improve the interest by executing the advance notice effect a plurality of times in a manner based on the option selected in the selection effect.

-For the first embodiment, when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, the selection effect may be executed a plurality of times. For example, when a fluctuation pattern consisting of four fluctuation cycles is determined and a selection effect is executed, the selection effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, and the first fluctuation cycle is executed in the second fluctuation cycle. The advance notice effect is executed in a manner based on the options selected in the selection effect of. Subsequently, the selection effect is executed in the third variation cycle, and the advance notice effect is executed in the mode based on the options selected in the selection effect of the third variation cycle in the fourth variation cycle. According to this, since the selection effect can be executed a plurality of times, the player can recognize the continuation of the fluctuation cycle a plurality of times, and the expectation for the big hit can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the selection effect a plurality of times.

-For the first embodiment, the trigger for starting the selection effect does not have to be the same as the start of the fluctuation cycle, and the selection effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation cycle. According to this, the player pays attention to whether or not the selection effect is executed even in the middle of the fluctuation cycle, so that the interest can be improved.

-For the first embodiment, the specific effect including the selection effect may be configured to be executed only when the fluctuation time state is the long fluctuation time state, or the fluctuation time state is the short fluctuation time state and the long fluctuation time state. The configuration may be such that it can be executed in any of the above cases.

-For each embodiment, the notice image displayed in each option may include a notice image in which the character (type of notice effect) can be specified, but the rank (advantageous expectation) cannot be specified. According to this, when a notice image whose advantage expectation cannot be specified is selected, the player can estimate the advantage expectation from the specific content of the notice effect, so that the interest can be improved. it can.

-For each embodiment, the initial position of the selection frame SF may be randomly determined when the selected image SA is displayed. Further, the initial position of the selection frame SF may be changed in a predetermined order each time the selection effect is started. Further, the initial position of the selection frame SF may be configured to be the position of a high-ranked option among the options constituting the selected image SA.

-For each embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 continuously receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 during the operation acceptance period, the first operation unit D1 is operated a plurality of times according to the duration. It may be. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 receives the operation signal of the first operation unit D1 during the operation reception period, identifies that the operation has been performed once, and then continuously outputs the operation signal for 500 ms after receiving the operation signal. If it is received, it may have been operated once more. According to this, the player can move the selection frame SF without operating the first operation unit D1 a plurality of times by continuing the operation of the first operation unit D1, so that the operability Can be improved.

-For each embodiment, the selection frame SF may be moved in a predetermined order each time the second operation unit D2 is operated once during the operation acceptance period of the first operation unit D1 in the selection effect. In this case, the selection frame SF may be moved in the same order depending on whether the first operation unit D1 is operated or the second operation unit is operated. Further, the selection frame SF may be moved in the reverse order depending on whether the first operation unit D1 is operated or the second operation unit is operated. That is, the initial position of the selection frame SF is the upper left, and thereafter, each time the second operation unit D2 is operated once, the selection frame SF moves in the order of lower right → lower left → upper right → upper left. That is, the selection frame SF returns to the initial position when the second operation unit D2 is operated four times, and can be subsequently moved to a predetermined position according to the number of operations of the second operation unit D2. According to this, by properly using the first operation unit D1 and the second operation unit D2, the player can select an arbitrary option with a maximum of two operations, so that the operability at the time of selection effect is achieved. Can be improved.

Further, in the above alternative example, during the operation acceptance period of the first operation unit D1, the selection frame SF moves in a predetermined order each time the second operation unit D2 is operated once, while the third operation. When the unit D3 is operated, the selection frame SF does not have to move.

-For each embodiment, the options displayed on the selected image SA include an option in which a notice effect capable of specifying a big hit is executed and an option in which a notice effect that does not indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit is executed. Good. The notice production that does not suggest the jackpot expectation is a production that is executed regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery. That is, the advance notice effect that does not suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit is an effect that is executed with the same probability depending on whether the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a miss. According to this, the player can arbitrarily select a notice effect that can specify the big hit or a notice effect that does not suggest the big hit expectation degree from the plurality of options displayed on the selected image SA. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect that suits the taste of the player, and it is possible to improve the interest.

-For each embodiment, the options displayed on the selected image SA include an option in which the advance notice effect is executed in one aspect and an option in which the advance notice effect is executed in any one of a plurality of aspects. There may be. For the option in which the notice effect is executed in any one of the plurality of modes, for example, a notice image imitating "?" Is displayed so that the mode of the notice effect to be executed cannot be specified. According to this, when the option for executing the advance notice effect is selected in any one of a plurality of aspects, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to which aspect the advance notice effect is executed. it can.

-In the above alternative example, when the selected image SA has an option to be executed in any of a plurality of modes, the display position of the option in the selected image SA is set to a predetermined position (unique position). Good. According to this, the option executed in any one of the plurality of modes is configured to be selectable when the first operation unit D1 is operated a certain number of times from the initial stage when the selected image SA is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the operation of the player and improve the operability of the operation means.

-In the second embodiment, when the specific continuous effect including the selected effect is executed, the variable game that executes the selected effect may be a variable game different from the variable game that starts the specific continuous effect. That is, the selection effect may be executed in the variable game after the variable game in which the specific continuous effect is started.

-For the second embodiment, the effect execution timing when the specific continuous effect including the selected effect is executed may be different from the effect execution timing shown in FIG. For example, when the number of hold of the variable game when the execution of the specific continuous effect is decided is [4], the specific continuous effect is started when the next variable game is started and the number of hold becomes [3]. You may also execute the selection effect. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started and the number of holds becomes [2], the effect selected in the selection effect may be executed. That is, the start of the specific continuous effect, the execution of the selected effect, and the execution of the effect selected in the selected effect are performed from the next variable game of the variable game in which the variable game that determines the execution of the specific continuous effect is held. The game may be executed until the execution of the variable game that is determined to be executed is completed.

-For the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the selection effect and the advance notice effect executed in the mode based on the option selected in the selection effect may be executed in a non-continuous variable game. That is, one or a plurality of variable games may be interposed between the variable game in which the selection effect is executed and the variable game in which the advance notice effect is executed. For example, the selection effect may be executed in one variable game, and the advance notice effect based on the options selected in the selection effect of one variable game may be executed in the variable game two times after the one variable game.

-For the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the advance notice effect executed in the mode based on the options selected in the selection effect may be executed in a plurality of variable games after the selection effect is executed. For example, the selection effect is executed in one variable game, and the options selected in the selection effect of one variable game in the next variable game of one variable game and the variable game two times after the one variable game. A notice effect based on the above may be executed.

-For the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when deciding whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect in the specific continuous effect setting process, the probability is determined according to the number of reservations of the first special game, and a lottery is performed. You may. For example, when the number of holds of the first special game is 2, the probability that the specific continuous effect is executed is lower than in the case of 3, and when the number of holds of the first special game is 3, the case is 4. It is preferable that the probability that the specific continuous effect is executed is lower than that of. According to this, the number of reserved first special games will be paid more attention, and the interest can be improved.

-For the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when the specific continuous effect including the selection effect is executed, the selection effect may be executed a plurality of times. For example, when the number of hold of the variable game when the execution of the specific continuous effect is decided is [4], the selected effect is executed when the next variable game is started and the number of hold becomes [3], and the next When the variable game is started and the number of holds becomes [2], the effect selected by the selection effect executed when the number of holds is [3] is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started and the number of holds becomes [1], the selection effect is executed, and when the next variable game is started and the number of holds becomes [0], the number of holds is [1]. ], The effect selected in the selection effect executed at the time of] is executed. According to this, since the advance notice effect can be executed a plurality of times in a mode based on the selection effect, the player can change his / her expectation for the big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the selection effect a plurality of times.

-For the first to third embodiments, the configurations provided in each embodiment may be combined and implemented. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a configuration capable of executing an effect (specific effect) in which a plurality of variable cycles are executed in one variable game, and a specific continuous effect targeting a plurality of variable games. A configuration in which an executable configuration and a configuration in combination may be provided. That is, in one or a plurality of variable games in a plurality of variable games in which a specific continuous effect is executed, an effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are executed may be executed. According to this, it is possible to give diversity to the opportunity for the selection effect to be executed, so that the interest can be improved.

-In the above alternative example, when a plurality of variable cycles are executed in one or a plurality of variable games in a plurality of variable games in which a specific continuous effect is executed, the selected effect and the selected effect are performed in any of the variable cycles. The advance notice effect may be executed in a manner based on the options selected in. For example, when a specific continuous effect for three variable games is being executed, a variation pattern consisting of two variation cycles is determined in the first variation game, and a selection effect is executed. The selection effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle. Then, in the second variation cycle, the advance notice effect is executed in a mode based on the options selected in the selection effect of the first variation cycle. In this case, in the second production game and the third production game, the advance notice production may be executed in a mode based on the options selected in the selection production of the first variable cycle in the first production game.

-For the second to fourth embodiments, the specific continuous effect including the selection effect may be executed even when the variation time state is the short variation time state.
-For the third embodiment, each effect execution timing of the selected effect and the effect selected in the selected effect when executing the specific continuous effect including the selected effect may be different from the effect execution timing shown in FIG. For example, if the number of hold of the variable game when the execution of the specific continuous effect is decided is [4], the selected effect may be executed when the next variable game is started and the number of hold becomes [3]. Good. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started and the number of holds becomes [2], the effect selected in the selection effect may be executed. That is, the execution of the selected effect and the execution of the effect selected in the selected effect may be performed between the start of the specific continuous effect and the end of the specific continuous effect.

Regarding the third embodiment, when the number of first special reservations is less than 2 (step S302: NO) in step S302 of the specific continuous effect setting process (FIG. 20), the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to step S402 of FIG. You may. That is, in the specific continuous effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first special hold number is 1 when the fluctuation time is in the long fluctuation time state and the first special hold number is less than 2. , The process of determining whether or not the specific continuous effect in the fourth embodiment may be executed may be executed.

-For the third embodiment, in the specific continuous effect setting process, it may be determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time of the special game being executed is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. When the remaining fluctuation time of the special game being executed in the determination is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, it is possible to execute the selection effect in the special game being executed.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that gives a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that gives a probability change state until the next hit, a specification that gives a probability change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the minute symbol fluctuation game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability changing machine) in which a probability changing state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with these probability fluctuation functions, the distribution of numerical values in FIG. 8A may be set in consideration of the possibility that a probability variation state is given.

-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. For example, an effect display device different from the effect display device EH may be provided, and the selective effect may be performed by an effect display device different from the effect display device EH. For example, the operating means may be singular or plural (three or more), or may be a combination of a plurality of operating units.

-The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine. In this case, for example, it is preferable that the selection effect is executed in one variable game, and the effect selected in the selection effect is executed in the next variable game of one variable game. For example, it is preferable that the selection effect is executed in one variable game, and the effect selected by the selection effect is executed at the end of the selection effect.

The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In a game machine capable of executing a specific effect in which a unit effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game, an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and a player. While the specific effect is being executed, the effect control means constitutes the selected image composed of a plurality of options defined in a fixed number in one unit effect. It is possible to display the number of operations of the operation means required for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options in a identifiable display mode, and the next unit effect of the one unit effect is the operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is executed in a manner based on the options selected by.

(B) The effect control means terminates the display of the selected image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the selected image, and at that time, the selection is selected by the operating means. The gaming machine according to (a) above, wherein the next unit effect of the one unit effect is executed in a mode based on the above.

(C) In a game machine capable of executing a specific effect in which a unit effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game, an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and a player. While the specific effect is being executed, the effect control means constitutes the selected image composed of a plurality of options defined in a fixed number in one unit effect. It is possible to display the number of operations of the operating means required to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options in a identifiable display mode, and the last of the specific effects in which the one unit effect is performed. A gaming machine, characterized in that the unit effect of the above is executed in a mode based on the options selected by the operating means.

(D) The effect control means terminates the display of the selected image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the selected image, and at that time, the selection is selected by the operating means. The gaming machine according to (c) above, wherein the final unit effect of the specific effect is executed in which the one unit effect is performed in a mode based on the above.

(E) In a game machine capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game, the effect execution means for executing the effect, the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the operation means that can be operated by the player are provided. The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a specific continuous effect that can be executed for a plurality of symbol variation games, and during the execution of the specific continuous effect, the effect control means has a plurality of predetermined numbers. A display mode capable of specifying the number of operations of the operating means required to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options constituting the selected image while the selected image composed of the options is being executed in one symbol variation game. The gaming machine, which can be displayed in the above-mentioned mode, is characterized in that the effect during execution of the next symbol variation game of the one symbol variation game is executed in a mode based on the options selected by the operation means.

(F) In a game machine capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game, the effect execution means for executing the effect, the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the operation means that can be operated by the player are provided. The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a specific continuous effect that can be executed for a plurality of symbol variation games, and the specific continuous effect is started when the hold condition is satisfied, and the specific continuous effect is started. During the execution of the effect, the effect control means selects a selected image composed of a plurality of options defined in a fixed number, and selects an arbitrary option from the plurality of options constituting the selected image during the execution of one symbol variation game. It is possible to display the number of operations of the operation means required for selection in a identifiable display mode, and the operation means selects the effect during execution of the next symbol variation game of the one symbol variation game. A game machine characterized in that it is executed in a manner based on the options given.

(G) The effect control means terminates the display of the selected image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the selected image, and at that time, the selected image is selected by the operating means. The gaming machine according to (e) or (f) above, wherein an effect during execution of the next symbol variation game of the one symbol variation game is executed in a mode based on the above.

(H) The specific continuous effect includes a suggestion effect suggesting that the selected image is displayed and an effect of displaying the selected image, and the effect control means is when the hold condition is satisfied. The specific continuous effect is started by executing the suggestion effect in the executed symbol variation game, and the selected image is displayed in the one symbol variation game executed after the symbol variation game (f). The game machine described in.

(I) The plurality of options displayed in the selected image include an option in which the next unit effect of the first unit effect is executed in a manner in which a jackpot can be specified, and a unit effect next to the first unit effect. Includes options that are performed in a manner that does not indicate jackpot expectations.

(N) The operating means includes a first operating means, a second operating means, and a third operating means, and the effect control means is operated by the first operating means and the second operating means. While the selected option is changed according to the number of times, the selected option is not changed even if the third operation means is operated while the selected image is displayed in the unit effect.

(L) The plurality of options displayed in the selected image include an option in which the next unit effect of the first unit effect is executed in one mode, and a plurality of options following the first unit effect. There are options that are performed in any of the embodiments.

(W) The plurality of options displayed in the selected image include an option in which the next unit effect of the first unit effect is executed in one mode, and a plurality of options following the first unit effect. There is an option executed in any one of the embodiments, and the option executed in any one of the plurality of embodiments is described from the initial stage when the selected image is displayed in the selected image. It is always displayed at a selectable position when the operating means is operated a certain number of times.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, D1 ... 1st operation unit, D2 ... 2nd operation unit, D3 ... 3rd operation unit, 13a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 13c ... 1st special hold display unit, EH ... effect display device , GH ... image display unit, 15 ... first special start winning opening, SE1 ... first special start sensor, 40 ... main control board, 50 ... sub control board, 42 ... main control CPU, 51 ... sub control CPU.

Claims (4)

In a game machine capable of executing a specific effect in which a unit effect is performed multiple times in one symbol variation game.
The production execution means to execute the production and
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
During the execution of the specific effect, the effect control means
It is possible to specify the number of operations of the operating means required to select an arbitrary option from the plurality of options constituting the selected image in the first unit effect of the selected image composed of a plurality of options defined as a fixed number. A game machine capable of displaying in various display modes, and characterized in that the next unit effect of the first unit effect is executed in a mode based on the options selected by the operating means. The effect control means ends the display of the selected image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the selected image, and at that time, in an embodiment based on the option selected by the operating means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the next unit effect of the first unit effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means changes the options selected according to the number of times the operating means are operated in a predetermined order. The operating means include a first operating means and a second operating means.
The effect control means changes the options selected according to the number of times the operation means is operated in a predetermined order.
The order in which the selected options change when the first operating means is operated is the reverse of the order in which the selected options change when the second operating means is operated. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.