JP2021177967A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: Performances include a first performance and a second performance in which an expectation that an advantageous game will be given is higher than in the first performance. A speaker can output one of a plurality of types of music, which include a specific music. The specific music is a music, which is outputted both when a first condition is established in response to execution of the second performance and when a second condition is established in response to operation on operation means operable by a player, in common.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an advantageous game advantageous to a player is given when a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. Further, before the advantageous game is given, the expectation that the advantageous game is given can be raised by executing the effect showing the degree of advantageous expectation that the advantageous game is given.

In such a gaming machine, for example, in the case of outputting sound in addition to displaying an image as in Patent Document 1, before and after the start of the advantageous game, and continuously from before the start of the advantageous game. What the music is output to is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-292

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by, for example, enhancing the effect of various effects.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is an operating means that can be operated by the player in a gaming machine in which an advantageous game advantageous to the player is given after a predetermined specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. The effect executing means includes an effect executing means for executing the effect, the effect executing means includes a speaker for outputting sound, and the effect executed by the effect executing means is more advantageous than the first effect and the first effect. There is a second effect in which a game is given with a high degree of advantageous expectation, and the speaker can output any one of a plurality of types of music, and the plurality of types of music include a specific music, and the specific music is specified. The music is a music that is output in common both when the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the second effect and when the second condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operating means. Is the gist.

With respect to the gaming machine, the second effect may be configured to be a predetermined number of stage effects among the stage effects executed in a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games.
With respect to the gaming machine, the second condition may be a condition that can be satisfied in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific music may have a configuration different from the default music that is predetermined when a predetermined selection condition is satisfied.
With respect to the gaming machine, the speaker may be configured not to output the specific music when the power is turned on after the power is turned off while the specific music is being output.

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

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. The figure which shows a plurality of kinds of music. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the production modes of various effects. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) 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 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as an effect executing means. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. As described above, the effect executing means for executing the effect is configured to include a speaker that outputs sound.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 as an operation means on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "". It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and is therefore an advantageous game (advantageous state) for the player.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol fluctuation game (normal fluctuation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect of displaying the image.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). Further, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start opening 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning slot different from the winning slot. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state (advantageous state) is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate, advantageous state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the maximum number of balls, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes the closed state. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game. In the present embodiment, an interval time between rounds (2s in this embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is completed, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether the normal hit is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is defined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub control board 41 may not be equipped with the backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, and an RWM clear switch 40d. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect is defined.

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

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d as the initialization operation means is on (operated).

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

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

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a as the effect control means controls the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. 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.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified 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 RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state in which the special game and the big hit game are not executed when each special hold number is "0", not during the special game or the big hit game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command for instructing the start of a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the primary base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the primary base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Further, when controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base number command) that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state to the output buffer. ..

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for a normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery and determines whether or not to operate the normal variable member 30 to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normally variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first open pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an out-of-order symbol combination (for example, “787”) including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low-base state or the high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP12, HP14, HP22, HP32, HP42, and HP52 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP13, HP21, HP31, and HP51 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns, respectively.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP14, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 are the fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP51 and HP52 are the fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. HP01 and HP02 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in common between the low base state and the high base state.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed (during execution of a special game) and a long reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “LR”) effect is executed in the effect game. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP13, HP14, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 may be represented as the first super reach (hereinafter, "SR1") by forming a reach (during the execution of the special game) in the production game. ) It is a fluctuation pattern in which the effect is executed. The variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are variation patterns in which a reach is formed (during execution of a special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed in the effect game.

The fluctuation time corresponds to each fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and is more likely to be selected in the high base state than in the low base state. .. Further, the variation pattern HP02 can be selected when the first special hold number is large in the low base state, and the variation pattern HP01 can be selected when the second special hold number is small in the high base state.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the number of fluctuation cycles (consecutive times) executed in one special game. The variable cycle is a unit effect executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined 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 executed in one or a plurality of predetermined periods to which one special game is assigned (divided). In the present embodiment, as the variation cycle other than the final, one variation cycle is set from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display of the effect symbol, and the final variation cycle is the effect symbol. The period from the start of the fluctuation display of the above to the fixed stop display of the effect symbol is defined as one fluctuation cycle.

In this embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game (upper limit continuous number, 4 times in this embodiment) is defined, and the variable cycle executed during one special game is defined. The degree of expectation of a big hit can be shown by the number of times. In particular, it is stipulated that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of variable cycles executed during one special game increases. Further, when the number of variable cycles executed in one special game reaches the upper limit, it is stipulated that a big hit is determined. Therefore, in one special game, the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed, so that the expectation of a big hit is increased.

Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one special game. The fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22 are the fluctuation patterns in which two fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game, and the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are the fluctuation patterns in which three fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game. However, the fluctuation pattern HP42 is defined as a fluctuation pattern in which four fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game. Hereinafter, an effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are performed in one special game is referred to as a "pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect)".

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each hit game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, is an image that can be specified by the player from at least one of the background images, and is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 4, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into four types of effect modes MA to MD.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base is low, and the effect modes MB to MD are the effect modes when the base is high. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode MA is an effect mode that can be controlled only in the low probability state, and is not controlled in the high probability state. The effect modes MB to MD are effect modes that can be controlled in both the high-probability state and the low-probability state, and may be controlled in the high-probability state. ..

As shown in FIG. 5, when it is controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MA. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to any of the effect modes MB to MD.

Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the mode shifts to any of the effect modes MB to MD after the end of the big hit game. When the high base state ends and the high base state is controlled in the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game when the high base state is controlled, the mode shifts to the effect mode MA. Further, in the present embodiment, one of the effect modes MB to MD can be selected according to the operation of the operation button 19 in the predetermined selection period in the high base state. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined selection period, a period excluding a part of the special game (the period from the middle to the end of the special game) among the periods controlled to the high base state is adopted. However, it is not limited to this.

Next, the control regarding the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the power is turned on and is in the low base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay.

When the power is turned on and the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is in the high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MB. When the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MB, triggered by the input of the ending command. When any one of the effect modes MB to MD is selected in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the selected effect mode as the effect mode flag. Set. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA, triggered by the input of the low base state command in the high base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of the type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means.

As shown in FIG. 6, the speaker 18 can output any one of a plurality of types of music. The plurality of types of music output from the speaker 18 are reproduced when various reproduction conditions are satisfied. The plurality of types of music include music G01 to G09, and reproduction conditions are defined so as to correspond to each of the music G01 to G09.

The music G01 is a music that can be played in the low bass state (production mode MA), and is a default music in the low bass state (production mode MA). The default music is a music that is predetermined when no special playback condition is satisfied and a predetermined selection condition such as the first hit or the change of the production mode is satisfied. Therefore, the music G01 is a music that is played in a low base state (effect mode MA) when no special playback condition is satisfied.

The music G02 is a music that can be played during the jackpot game, and is a default music during the jackpot game. Therefore, the music G02 is a music that is played during the jackpot game when no special playback condition is satisfied.

The music G03 is a music that can be played in a high bass state (production mode MB to MD), and is a default music in the production mode MB. Therefore, the musical piece G03 is a musical piece to be played in the effect mode MB when no special playback condition is satisfied. Further, the music G03 is a music that can be played (selectable) according to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD).

The music G04 is a music that is played during the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Za in the production mode MB. Further, the music G04 is a music that can be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD).

The music G05 is a music that can be played in a high bass state (production mode MB to MD), and is a default music in the production mode MC. Therefore, the musical piece G05 is a musical piece to be reproduced in the effect mode MC when no special reproduction condition is satisfied. Further, the music G05 is a music that can be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD).

The music G06 is a music that is played during the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Za in the production mode MC. Further, the music G06 is a music that can be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD).

The music G07 is a music that can be played in the production mode MD, and is a default music in the production mode MD. Therefore, the musical piece G07 is a musical piece to be reproduced in the effect mode MD when no special reproduction condition is satisfied. Further, the music G07 can be played back in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the effect mode MD, but cannot be selected in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the effect modes MB and MC.

The musical piece G08 is a musical piece to be played in the second variable cycle of the pseudo-continuous effect (indicated as "the second stage of the staged effect" in the figure) executed in the low base state. The music G08 is a music that is played during the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Za in the production mode MD. Further, the music G08 is a music that can be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD). As described above, in the music G08, when the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the effect having a high degree of advantage for the player regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, and according to the operation of the operation button 19. This is a song that is output in common both when the second condition is satisfied. Further, the music G08 is not a default music, and is a music that cannot be played without the operation of the operation button 19 in the high bass state.

The musical piece G09 is a musical piece to be played in the third variable cycle of the pseudo-continuous effect (indicated as "the third stage of the staged effect" in the figure) executed in the low base state. The musical piece G09 is also a musical piece to be played during the SR1 production executed in the low bass state. Further, the music G09 is a music that can be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state (effect mode MB to MD). As described above, in the music G09, when the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the effect having a high degree of advantage for the player regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, and according to the operation of the operation button 19. This is a song that is output in common both when the second condition is satisfied. Further, the music G09 is not a default music, and is a music that cannot be played without the operation of the operation button 19 in the high bass state.

As described above, in the low bass state, the music G01 can be played as the default music, and the music G08 is executing the third fluctuation cycle of the pseudo-continuous production and the SR1 production in the second fluctuation cycle of the pseudo-continuous production. The music G09 will be played in each of the above. Therefore, in the low base state, the music G01 is normally played, but by playing the music G08 and G09, the expectation of a big hit, which is a big hit, becomes high.

On the other hand, in the high base state, when controlled by the production mode MB, the music G03 can be played as the default music, and when controlled by the production mode MC, the music G05 can be played as the default music. When controlled by the mode MD, the music G07 can be played as the default music. Then, in the high base state, when controlled by the effect modes MB and MC, any one of the songs G03 to G06, G08, and G09 can be reproduced according to the operation of the operation button 19. On the other hand, in the high base state, when the effect mode MD is controlled, any of the songs G03 to G09 can be reproduced in response to the operation of the operation button 19.

Further, during the jackpot game, the music G02 can be played as the default music, and when the music G04 becomes a jackpot based on the symbol Za in the production mode MB, the music G04 becomes a jackpot based on the symbol Za in the production mode MC. When the music G06 becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za in the effect mode MD, the music G08 is reproduced.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, when two fluctuation cycles are performed during the execution of one special game in a low base state, one special game is performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T01. Is started, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when the first variable cycle is started, the music G01, which is the default music, is played. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T02, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (so-called "continuous symbol"), and after the first variation cycle is completed, the effect symbol is variablely displayed for the second time. When the fluctuation cycle of is started, the music G08 is played. Subsequently, once the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T03, the SR1 effect is started and the music G09 is played. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. If the game is out of sync, the music G01 is played from the timing indicating the reference numeral T05.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when three fluctuation cycles are performed during the execution of one special game in a low base state, the effect symbol is a predetermined symbol at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T03. When the effect symbol is variablely displayed and the third variable cycle is started after the stop display is temporarily displayed in the combination and the second variable cycle is completed, the music G09 is played. Subsequently, once the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04, the SR1 effect is started and the music G09 is continuously played. In this case, the music G09 may be played continuously for the playback time or may be played from the first playback time. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the case of a deviation in this special game, the music G01 is played from the timing indicating the reference numeral T06.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the case of a big hit in the low base state, when the big hit game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the music G02 which is the default music is played. Then, when the jackpot game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the music G03, which is the default music, is played under the control of the effect mode MB. Then, when the music G08 is selected as the music to be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the music G08 is played.

Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, when the effect mode MB is controlled to the effect mode MD in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state, the default music G07 is played. Then, when the music G09 is selected as the music to be played in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the music G09 is played.

Further, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol Za while being controlled by the effect mode MD in the high base state, when the big hit game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the music G08 is played. Then, when the big hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17, the music G09 is played under the control of the effect mode MD in the same manner as before the big hit game starts. In this case, the reproduction is performed from the first reproduction time, but the reproduction time before the start of the big hit game may be continuously reproduced.

Here, the music reproduction control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The music reproduction control process is a process called at a predetermined cycle.
The sub-control CPU 41a sets information in the sub-control ROM 41b that can identify the music corresponding to the satisfied reproduction condition based on the establishment of the predetermined reproduction condition, and the music corresponding to the established reproduction condition based on the information. Is read from the sub-control ROM 41b and reproduced from the speaker 18, and the music reproduction control process is completed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether it is in the low-base state or the high-base state based on the information set in the sub-base state flag. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of jackpot from the jackpot symbol that can be identified from the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the jackpot game is in progress based on the input of the opening command, and identifies that the jackpot game is not in progress when the ending time elapses based on the input of the ending command. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the special game is in progress when the input of the game start command is used, and specifies that the special game is not in progress when the variable time has elapsed from the input of the game start command.

The sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za, and when the big hit game is performed triggered by the input of the opening command, or when the special game that is the big hit is controlled to the effect mode MB, the big hit game The music G04 is played from the speaker 18 inside. The sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za, and when the big hit game is in progress triggered by the input of the opening command, or when the special game that is the big hit is controlled by the effect mode MC, the big hit game The music G06 is played from the speaker 18 inside. The sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za, and when the big hit game is in progress triggered by the input of the opening command, or when the special game that is the big hit is controlled by the effect mode MD, the big hit game The music G08 is played from the speaker 18 inside.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is in the big hit game triggered by the input of the opening command and does not play the music G04, G06, G08 during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the music G02 to be played from the speaker 18 during the big hit game.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is in a low base state and the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is any of the fluctuation patterns HP13, HP14, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42, triggered by the input of the game start command. , The music G09 is played back from the speaker 18 during the period when the SR1 effect is executed.

The sub-control CPU 41a is the second time when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is any of the fluctuation patterns HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 in the low base state, triggered by the input of the game start command. The music G08 is played back from the speaker 18 in the variable cycle.

In the low base state, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is any of the fluctuation patterns HP31, HP32, and HP42 triggered by the input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs music in the third fluctuation cycle. G09 is reproduced from the speaker 18. In particular, in the low base state, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is any of the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 triggered by the input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a has SR1 in the third fluctuation cycle. When the execution of the production is started, the music G09 is continuously played from the speaker 18 from before the start.

The sub-control CPU 41a causes the music G01, which is the default music, to be played from the speaker 18 when the music G08 and G09 are not played during the special game or the standby state in the low base state. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to play the music G01, which is the default music, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the effect mode MA by the input of the low base state command.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the low base state in the special game that has become a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MB as the default effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Is reproduced from the speaker 18. When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the high base state in the special game that has become a big hit, the effect mode at the end of the special game that has become a big hit is continued after the end of the big hit game, so that the high base state is reached. In, the music at the end of the special game that became a big hit is continuously played from the speaker 18.

When the effect mode is changed in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to play the default music of the changed effect mode. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a is changed to the effect mode MB in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a reproduces the music G03 from the speaker 18 as the default music of the changed effect mode MB. When the sub-control CPU 41a is changed to the effect mode MC in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a reproduces the music G05 from the speaker 18 as the default music of the changed effect mode MC. When the sub-control CPU 41a is changed to the effect mode MD in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a reproduces the music G07 from the speaker 18 as the default music of the changed effect mode MD.

In the high base state, when the music of the plurality of types of music G03 to G09 is changed in response to the operation of the operation button 19, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker 18 to play the default music of the changed production mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off while any of the songs G01 to G09 is being output, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated along with the power being turned on, the sub-control The information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized and controlled to a low base state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MA to play the default music G01 from the speaker 18.

On the other hand, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off while any of the songs G01 to G09 is being output, the RWM clear switch 40d is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the power is turned on and the RWM clear switch 40d is not operated. The existing information will be retained without being initialized. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled based on the information held in the sub-control RAM 41c, whether it is in a big hit game, a low base state, or a high base state, and a power cutoff mode. Identify the type of song that was playing when it was played.

The sub-control CPU 41a is not in the big hit game, the current game state (game state when the power is turned off) is the low base state, and the type of music played when the power is turned off is the music G08, G09. When it is specified to be any of the above, the music G01, which is the default music, is played back from the speaker 18. In this way, the speaker 18 was powered off in the state of outputting the music G08 in the second fluctuation cycle and in the state of outputting the music G09 during the execution of the third fluctuation cycle and the SR1 effect. When the power is turned on later, the music G01, which is the default music, is output without outputting the music G08 and G09.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has specified that the current gaming state is a high base state, the type of music played when the power is turned off is any of the music G03 to G09, and the music is controlled to the production mode MB. Occasionally, the music G03, which is the default music, is played from the speaker 18. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the current gaming state is a high base state, the type of music played when the power is turned off is any of music G03 to G09, and control is performed in the production mode MC. The music G05, which is the default music, is played back from the speaker 18. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the current gaming state is a high base state, the type of music played when the power is turned off is any of music G03 to G09, and control is performed in the production mode MD. The music G07, which is the default music, is played from the speaker 18. As described above, when the speaker 18 is turned on after the power is turned off while the music G03 to G09 is being output in the high base state, the music G04, G06, G08, G09 is not output. , The default music G03, G05, G07 is output.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in a big hit game and specifies that the type of music played when the power is turned off is one of the music G02, G04, G06, and G08, the music is the default music. G02 is reproduced from the speaker 18. As described above, when the speaker 18 is turned on after the power is turned off while the music G02, G04, G06, or G08 is being output during the big hit game, the music G04, G06, G08 can be output. Instead, the music G02, which is the default music, is output.

In the present embodiment, the music G08 and G09 correspond to the specific music. In the present embodiment, the effect based on the deviation variation pattern corresponds to the first effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect including the second and third variation cycles and the SR1 effect correspond to the second effect. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect corresponds to the stepped effect, and the second and third times of the variable cycle of the pseudo-continuous effect correspond to the predetermined number of stages. In the present embodiment, the SR1 effect corresponds to the special reach effect.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the music G08 and G09, when the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the effect having a high expectation of big hit in one special game, and when the second condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19. It is a song that is output in common with both. For this reason, the songs G08 and G09 are common both when the first condition is satisfied when the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed and when the second condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19. Will be output. Therefore, the production effect can be enhanced by outputting the music G08 and G09, which are common to the time when the second production with high expectation of big hit is executed, according to the operation of the player, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

(2) Further, the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the production having a high expectation of a big hit in one special game, and the music G08, which is output in a period not straddling a plurality of consecutive special games, By outputting the G09 according to the operation of the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) The effect of the jackpot expectation degree at which the songs G08 and G09 are reproduced is the second and third variable cycles as the pseudo-continuous effect executed in one special game. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of the production by outputting the music G08 and G09, which are common to those when the second and third fluctuation cycles are performed, according to the operation of the player, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(4) The effect of the jackpot expectation that the music G09 is played is the SR1 effect executed in one special game. Therefore, when the first condition is satisfied when the SR1 effect, which is not related to the operation of the operation button 19 but has a high expectation of big hit, is executed, and when the second condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19. The music G09 will be output in common with both. Therefore, the production effect can be enhanced by outputting the music G09, which is common to the time when the SR1 production having a high expectation of a big hit is executed, according to the operation of the player, and the interest in the game can be improved. ..

(5) The second condition is a condition that can be satisfied in a high base state that is advantageous to the player. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by outputting the songs G08 and G09, which are common to the time when the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed, according to the operation of the player in a high base state which is advantageous for the player. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) The songs G08 and G09 are different from the default songs that are selected in advance when a predetermined selection condition is satisfied. Therefore, if there is no operation by the player when the predetermined selection condition is satisfied, the music G08 and G09 are not output, and the default music different from the music G08 and G09 is output. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to operate the music G08 and G09, which are common to the time when the production with high expectation of a big hit is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The speaker 18 does not output the music G08 and G09 even if the power is turned on after the power is turned off while the music G08 and G09 are being output in the low base state. Therefore, even if the music G08 and G09 are being output, if the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the music G08 and G09 can be output when the production with high expectation of a big hit is executed. It is possible to smoothly proceed with the production after the power is turned on.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, a plurality of variable cycles can be performed during the execution of one special game, and the music G08 and G09 are played in any one of the plurality of variable cycles, but the present invention is limited to this. No. For example, in a plurality of consecutive special games, the music G08 and G09 may be played during the execution of the continuous production of a predetermined number of stages among the continuous production of a plurality of stages. In the following description, the same reference numerals will be given to the same configurations and similar control contents as those of the embodiments already described, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the continuous effect can be executed in each of a plurality of consecutive special games, and the larger the number of executions (number of stages) in which the continuous effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. In particular, in the present embodiment, continuous production can be executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of executions (4 times in this embodiment), and the continuous production of the upper limit number of executions can result in a big hit. Determine. As described above, the continuous production is a production executed in a plurality of consecutive special games, and is a production with a high expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect is an effect in which a special background image that does not correspond to the effect mode is displayed, and the number of executions of the continuous effect can be specified by displaying a special background image that differs depending on the number of executions. It becomes. As a specific example, a blue special background image is displayed in the second continuous production, a red special background image is displayed in the third continuous production, and a golden special background image is displayed in the fourth continuous production.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is a process executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the first special hold number is the upper limit, the first start port 28 is used. This is a process that is not executed when a game ball enters.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied, such as when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state, is in the low base state, but the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. Is determined (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of special reservations when the ball enters the first starting port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, in the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, or whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , It will be specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit) in the case of a big hit. Type).

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and the reach state is changed when the value is out of line based on the read value. Identify whether or not the variation pattern is formed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead commands include the current number of special holds, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the reach in the case of a loss. It is a command that can specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the state is formed is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a at least specifies whether or not the special game corresponding to the entry becomes a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry, triggered by the entry into the first starting port 28. Generate possible look-ahead commands. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special holds, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will be a missed reach fluctuation, and whether or not the big hit lottery will be won in a high probability state. Can be said to be identifiable information.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the look-ahead command is output, the hold designation command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the special hold number from the look-ahead command, and stores the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the special hold number. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the look-ahead command by the look-ahead command.

Then, when the look-ahead command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect when the regulation condition is not satisfied based on the input look-ahead command. Perform a continuous production lottery Execute a continuous production lottery process. In the present embodiment, in the continuous effect lottery, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the continuous effect lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is a look-ahead command that is not a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the continuous effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the special game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. Further, in the continuous effect lottery, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the larger the first special hold number designated by the hold designation command, the higher the probability of winning. That is, it can be said that the continuous effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the special game becomes a big hit as the number of executions executed continuously increases. When it is determined that the continuous effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can identify the special game for which the continuous effect is to be executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information that can identify the special game to be executed the continuous effect from the sub-control RAM 41c, and based on the information, the continuous effect is performed during the execution of the second to fourth special games. Display a special background image corresponding to the number of executions. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a causes continuous production to be executed in a plurality of consecutive special games.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the continuous production 2 to 4 times, the music G08 is reproduced from the speaker 18 during the execution of the second special game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the continuous production three or four times, the music G09 is reproduced from the speaker 18 during the execution of the third special game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the SR1 effect during the execution of the final special game among a plurality of consecutive special games, the music G09 is reproduced from the speaker 18 during the execution of the SR1 effect. In particular, when executing the continuous production three times, the sub-control CPU 41a plays the music G08 from the speaker 18 during the execution of the second special game, and plays the music G09 from the speaker 18 during the execution of the third special game. When the SR1 effect is started to be played during the execution of the third special game, the music G09 is continuously played from the speaker 18. As described above, the songs G08 and G09 are songs that are output during the execution of the predetermined number of consecutive effects among the plurality of stages of the continuous effects executed in the plurality of consecutive special games.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (3) to (7) in the first embodiment.
(8) The continuous production of a plurality of stages executed in a plurality of consecutive special games is a production with a high expectation of a big hit. The production effect can be enhanced by outputting the songs G08 and G09, which are the same as when the continuous production of a predetermined number of stages is executed among the continuous productions of a plurality of stages, according to the operation of the player. Can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the first embodiment, for example, a step-up notice effect or a multi-stage reach effect may be executed as a step effect instead of the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, a stage effect that is executed over a plurality of stages in one special game may be executed.

-In the second embodiment, the continuous effect of displaying the special background image is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the continuous effect of displaying the reserved image as the special display mode may be executed. Further, for example, the execution of the continuous effect may be started with the start of the special game, or the execution of the continuous effect may be started with the start winning prize. Further, it may be a continuous effect that is executed in a plurality of consecutive special games, and for example, one or a plurality of continuous effects may be executed in each of a plurality of consecutive special games. That is, the continuous effect may be executed as a step effect that is executed over a plurality of stages in a plurality of consecutive special games.

-In the above embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect and the continuous effect are executed in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the pseudo continuous effect and the continuous effect may be executed in the high base state, and these combinations may be used. There may be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, both a pseudo continuous effect and a continuous effect may be executed. Further, for example, the music G08 and G09 may be played both during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect and during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, and for example, during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect and the execution of the continuous advance notice effect. Different songs may be played in.

-In the above embodiment, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off while the music is being output, when the RWM clear switch 40d is not operated due to the power being turned on, for example, the player returns to the jackpot game. Occasionally, the music that was being played when the power was turned off may be played. Further, for example, the music that was being played when the power was turned off may be played when the high base state is restored instead of during the big hit game. Further, for example, the music that was being played when the power was turned off may be played when the player returns to the low bass state instead of during the big hit game. Further, for example, when the music played when the power is turned off is any of the music G08 and G09, the music G08 and G09 are not played and the music is any of the music G01 to G07. G01 to G07 may be continuously played, and the music G01 to G07 may not be played. Further, for example, the default music may or may not be played. Further, for example, various specific processes may or may not be performed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the operation button 19 may be operated by a plurality of types of operation modes, and at least an operation of selecting a musical piece may be possible.
-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be possible to control any of a plurality of types of effect modes in a low base state, and the mode may be changed to one of a plurality of types of effect modes according to the operation of the operation button 19. It may be possible.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in a high base state, it may be possible to control any one of a plurality of types of effect modes regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, and the control is performed by one type of effect mode. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the production mode is changed when a music other than the default music is being played (selected), the default music corresponding to the changed production mode is not played and the music before the change is played. The music may be played continuously. Further, for example, the music may not be changed when the production mode is changed, and for example, there may be no music corresponding to the production mode.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the case of a big hit in a high base state, when the big hit game is started, the music before the big hit game is started may be continuously played. In this case, the music may be played from the first playback time, but it is preferable to play the music continuously for the playback time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the music to be played in the third fluctuation cycle and the music to be played during the execution of the SR1 effect may be different.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the SR1 effect may not be executed in the special game in which the stage effect is executed, and the stage effect may not be executed in the special game in which the SR1 effect is executed, for example.

In the above embodiment, for example, the music G08 may be reproduced in a stage production having a number of stages other than the second stage, and the music G09 may be reproduced in a stage production having a stage number other than the third stage, for example.

-In the above embodiment, the music G08, G09 may be the default music, for example, the music G01 to G03, G05, G07.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, based on the type of the jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that has entered the jackpot 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, while during the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled. When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the game may be controlled to a high base state when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the low probability state. Further, for example, a predetermined lottery may be performed triggered by the execution of a special game, and the player may be controlled to a high base state when the predetermined lottery is won.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area from which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... decoration Lamp, 18 ... speaker (effect execution means), 19 ... operation button (operation means), 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area, 22a ... first special symbol display unit, 22b ... second special symbol display unit, 27 ... Direction display device (effect execution means), 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... normal variable member, 31 ... large winning opening, 32 ... special variable member, 33 ... gate, 34 ... general winning opening , 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 40d ... RWM clear switch 40d, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM, 60 ... Power supply unit.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which an advantageous game advantageous to the player is given after a predetermined specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The effect executing means includes a speaker that outputs sound, and the effect executing means includes a speaker.
The effects executed by the effect executing means include a first effect and a second effect having a higher degree of advantage expectation to which an advantageous game is given than the first effect.
The speaker can output any one of a plurality of types of music.
The plurality of types of music include specific music.
The specific music is a music that is output in common both when the first condition is satisfied according to the execution of the second effect and when the second condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operating means. A game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect is a stage effect of a predetermined number of stages among the stage effects executed in a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second condition is a condition that can be established in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific music is different from a predetermined default music when a predetermined selection condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the speaker does not output the specific music when the power is turned on after the power is turned off while the specific music is being output.

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