JP2021183057A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine comprises a performance display device which executes a performance. Performances executable by the performance display device include a consecutive performance to be performed by displaying a plurality of specific images. A sub-control CPU enables control subjecting a single variation game to a plurality of times of execution of the consecutive performances. In each consecutive performance, a part or all of the specific images are displayed with different display timing. The specific images displayed in the consecutive performance are configured to operate in respective predetermined directions and the directions of the operation of the respective specific images are identical.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a variable game played by changing a symbol is executed, and various effects are executed during the execution of the variable game to improve the interest of the player. There is. As such an effect, one that displays a predetermined image at a predetermined timing during execution of a variable game is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to execute a cut-in effect of displaying an image imitating a specific character at a predetermined timing during execution of a variable game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-63397

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the effect of the effect by devising the effect of displaying the image.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems can execute a variable game in which the symbol is changed based on the result of the winning lottery, and when the big hit is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big hit in the variable game. Is provided, and in a gaming machine capable of executing various effects related to the variable game, an effect executing means for executing the effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means are provided. The specific display effect includes a specific display effect performed by displaying a plurality of specific images, and the specific display effect is an effect suggesting a jackpot expectation level at which a jackpot display result is displayed in a target variable game. The effect control means can control the specific display effect to be executed a plurality of times for one variable game, and in each specific display effect, a part or all of the specific images are specified. The images are displayed at different display timings, and the plurality of specific images displayed in the specific display effect are displayed so as to operate in a predetermined direction, and the direction in which each specific image operates is different. The gist is that they are the same.

For the gaming machine, when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the direction in which the plurality of specific images operate in each specific display effect is the number of specific display effects. However, they may be the same.

For the gaming machine, when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the order in which the plurality of specific images are displayed in each specific display effect is the number of specific display effects. Even if they exist, they may be the same.

For the gaming machine, when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the number of the specific images displayed when the specific display effect is executed at a predetermined number of times is calculated. It may be different from the number of the specific images displayed when the specific display effect is executed at a number of times larger than a predetermined number of times.

With respect to the gaming machine, the direction in which the plurality of specific images operate may be different from the direction in which the symbol fluctuates.

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

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. An explanatory diagram showing the types of fluctuation patterns. Explanatory drawing which shows the outline of continuous production. (A) to (c) are explanatory views showing a specific example of the production mode of continuous production. A flowchart showing an execution decision process. A timing chart showing the display timing of a specific image in a continuous production. In another embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode in which a continuous effect and a chance suggestion effect are executed at the same time.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball as a game medium flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a means operated when launching the game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp LA can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from the light emitting body. In the following description, the effect of light emission of the light emitting body is referred to as "light emission effect". In addition, "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. Further, in the following description, the fact that the light emitting body of the decorative lamp LA emits light may be simply indicated as "the decorative lamp LA emits light". The decorative lamp LA is provided on, for example, the frame 11 or the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an audio output means. The speaker SP can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting voice. In the following description, the effect of sound output is referred to as "sound effect". The "voice" in the present specification includes voices of humans and animals, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker SP is provided on the frame body 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b as display units capable of displaying a special game as a variable game performed by varying the symbols. .. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (a winning lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special game. In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the big hit game is given after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as a display means. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and by displaying an image on the image display unit GH, various notifications and various effects can be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an effect execution means for executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH, it is possible to execute an effect game in which the effect symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect game is one of the display effects executed by the effect display device EH. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. For example, the effect symbol of the present embodiment includes an effect symbol that imitates any one of the numbers 1 to 8.

The effect game of the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions. The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. That is, the production game is executed along with the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the display result corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is displayed. In the present embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols stopped in a plurality of symbol rows corresponds to the display result in the effect game.

When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination (out-of-order display result) is derived in the production game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "758", "778", "787", etc., 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 present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as the shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the production game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”. Further, the first special game and the production game executed corresponding to the first special game may be collectively referred to as a "first variable game", and the second special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "first variable game". The production game executed in response to the game may be collectively referred to as a "second variable game".

In the production game, reach production can be performed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed and a predetermined symbol combination is finally derived in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect of this embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting opening 15 as a winning opening that opens in the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens in the gaming area YBa as a winning opening that opens in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a gaming ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game 1 It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function and becomes inactive together with the ball entry assist function.

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and a part or all of them may be in different gaming states in which the function to be activated among the probability variation function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game and until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol has a second advantage after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment), or until the next big hit game is given. It is stipulated to control the state.

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

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

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is fluctuation information that can specify the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the production content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in a production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-order variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the deviation variation patterns include, for example, variation pattern HP11, variation pattern HP12, and variation pattern HP13. The variation pattern HP 11 is a variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game, and is a variation pattern in which the variation content of "normally off" is defined. The variation pattern HP12 is a variation pattern of “with reach” in which a reach effect is performed in a production game, and in particular, a variation pattern in which the variation content of “normal reach” is defined. The variation pattern HP13 is a variation pattern of “with reach” in which a reach effect is performed in a production game, and in particular, a variation pattern in which the variation content of “super reach” is defined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes, for example, a fluctuation pattern HP21 and a fluctuation pattern HP22. The fluctuation pattern HP21 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation content of the “normal reach” is defined, and the fluctuation pattern HP22 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation content of the “super reach” is defined.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to each sensor of the first special start sensor SE1, the second special start sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, and the normal start sensor SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a, a second special symbol display unit 13b, a first special hold display unit 13c, a second special hold display unit 13d, a normal symbol display unit 13e, and a normal hold display unit 13f. It is connected to each display unit. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display unit. The main control CPU 42 is connected to each solenoid of the normal solenoid SL1 and the special solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 42 can control the operation of the normal variable member 17 by controlling the operation of the normal solenoid SL1, and can control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of the special solenoid SL2. It is configured.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like.

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

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to realize the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 (step Sa1). In step Sa1, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the first start port 15 by inputting a detection signal from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 15 (step Sa1: YES), the main control CPU 42 has a first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (step Sa2). When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 and updates it (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the updated first special hold display number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of first special holdings is less than the upper limit, the game ball enters the first starting port 15, and the entered game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1. By doing so, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (step Sa4). For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

After that, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command (preliminary determination command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer (step Sa5). Specifically, the main control CPU 42 predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will be a big hit in the big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start processing described later. Further, the main control CPU 42 predetermines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later, the value of the acquired random number. Then, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the result of the preliminary determination.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 42 determines the deviation pattern (variation pattern HP11 in the present embodiment) in which the value of the acquired random number is normally defined in the variation pattern determination lottery. If there is, the look-ahead command SC1 is generated. Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC2 when the fluctuation content of the normal reach is a value that determines an out-of-order fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP12 in the present embodiment). Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC3 when the fluctuation content of the super reach is a value that determines an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP22 in the present embodiment). Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC4 when the fluctuation content of the normal reach is a value that determines a defined jackpot fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP21 in this embodiment). Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC5 when the fluctuation content of the super reach is a value that determines a defined jackpot fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP22 in this embodiment).

According to this, the look-ahead command of the present embodiment is information that can specify the variable content of the variable game. For example, the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3 are information that can be specified to be out of order, and the look-ahead commands SC4 and SC5 are information that can be specified to be a big hit. Further, the look-ahead command SC1 is information that can specify the fluctuation content of "normally out of order", the look-ahead commands SC2 and SC4 are information that can specify the fluctuation content of "normal reach", and the look-ahead commands SC3 and SC5 are "super". It is information that can identify the fluctuation content of "reach".

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 15 (step Sa1: NO), and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: NO). When the look-ahead command is generated (step Sa5), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 (step Sa6). In step Sa6, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 by inputting a detection signal from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 16 (step Sa6: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 (step Sa6: YES), the main control CPU 42 has an upper limit number of the second special holding numbers stored in the main control RWM 44 (in the present embodiment). 4) It is determined whether or not it is less than (step Sa7). When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa7: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa7: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 and updates it (step Sa8). .. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the updated second special hold display number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the game ball enters the second start opening 16, and the entered game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2. By doing so, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (step Sa9). At this time, the main control CPU 42 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 RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 42 generates a hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state and outputs the command to the sub control board 50. The standby state is a state in which the variable game is not executed, the jackpot game is not given, and the variable game is not held. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of starting the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, in the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the out-of-order variation pattern.

Then, when the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are set in the output buffer. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for starting the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for starting the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 sets the variation start command and the special symbol command in the output buffer after performing any variation processing based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot lottery. The special symbol start process is terminated. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

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

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

With the above control, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a variable game in which the symbol is changed based on the result of the winning lottery.
Next, the jackpot game process will be described.

The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 42 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

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

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

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

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the production game processing will be described. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game.

When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

When determining the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied by determining the variation pattern with reach. When the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the combination of the missing symbols including the reach when the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied and the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. When the execution condition of the reach effect is not satisfied and the deviated symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviated symbol combination not including the reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol sequence. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH so as to variablely display the three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and triggers the input of the variable end command. , By displaying each effect symbol as a fixed stop, the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display with the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. In the present embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect when the ending start command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Hereinafter, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one variable game is targeted, and the target is continuously executed in one or a plurality of variable games including the target variable game. There is a continuous effect that suggests the degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of big hit) from which the big hit display result is derived in the variable game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is continuously executed in a plurality of variable games, the variable game targeted for the continuous effect and the variable executed before the targeted variable game are executed. It is run in each of the games and multiple consecutive variable games, including. That is, in the present embodiment, "continuously executed in a plurality of variable games" means that a continuous effect is executed in each of a plurality of consecutive variable games. On the other hand, when the continuous effect is executed in one variable game, the continuous effect is executed in the variable game targeted for the continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the continuous production of the present embodiment, it is suggested that the larger the number of consecutive productions executed continuously for one variable game, the higher the expectation of big hit in the target variable game. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect can be continuously executed over a maximum of three variable games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive productions executed continuously is in the order of 1 time <2 times <3 times, and it is suggested that the big hit expectation in the target variable game is high. In the following description, the continuous effect executed for the first time among the continuous effects executed for one variable game may be simply referred to as "the first continuous effect". Similarly, in the following description, the continuous effect executed for the second time among the continuous effects executed for one variable game may be simply referred to as "the second continuous effect" and is executed for the third time. The continuous production to be performed may be simply referred to as "third continuous production".

Here, the production mode of the continuous production of the present embodiment will be described.
The continuous effect of the present embodiment is executed in an effect mode in which a plurality of specific images are displayed at different display timings on the effect display device EH, and each specific image operates in a predetermined operation direction. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect corresponds to the specific display effect performed by displaying a plurality of specific images. The plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous effect of the present embodiment all operate in the same direction. In the present embodiment, the direction in which the specific image operates is different from the direction in which the effect symbol fluctuates (vertical direction) in the effect display device EH, and specifically, from the upper right to the lower left in the effect display device EH. The direction.

Then, in the present embodiment, the production mode of the continuous production differs depending on the number of continuous productions among the continuous productions executed for one variable game. The continuous production mode of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of production modes including a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode. In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode, the number of specific images displayed in the continuous effect is different. Then, in the present embodiment, when one or a plurality of continuous effects are executed for one variable game, the first continuous effect is executed in the first effect mode, and the second continuous effect is the first. The second continuous effect is executed in the second effect mode, and the third continuous effect is executed in the third effect mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of specific effects displayed in the continuous effect differs between the first continuous effect, the second continuous effect, and the third continuous effect. In other words, when the continuous effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the number of specific images displayed when the continuous effect is executed a predetermined number of times is consecutive in a number of times larger than the predetermined number of times. It is different from the number of specific images displayed when the effect is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of specific images displayed when the continuous effect is executed in the second effect mode is the number of the specific images displayed when the continuous effect is executed in the first effect mode. More than a number. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of specific images displayed when the continuous effect is executed in the third effect mode is displayed when the continuous effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. More than the number of specific images. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the number of specific images displayed in each continuous effect increases in the order of the first <second <third time. ..

On the other hand, the order in which the specific images are displayed and the direction in which the specific images operate in the continuous effect are the same regardless of any of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode. .. Therefore, in the continuous production of the present embodiment, the order in which the specific images are displayed and the direction in which the specific images operate are the same regardless of the number of continuous productions. That is, when the continuous effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the order in which the plurality of specific images are displayed in each continuous effect is the same regardless of the number of times the continuous effect is executed. Similarly, when the continuous effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the direction in which the plurality of specific images operate in each continuous effect is the same regardless of the number of times the continuous effect is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the first continuous effect, in the first continuous effect, three specific images of the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, and the third specific image TG3 are displayed. NS. At this time, each specific image is displayed in the order of the first specific image TG1 → the second specific image TG2 → the third specific image TG3. The timing at which each specific image is displayed and the timing at which each specific image is hidden will be described in detail later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the second continuous production in the present embodiment, the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, the third specific image TG3, the fourth specific image TG4, and the first 5 Specific images Five specific images of the TG5 are displayed. At this time, each specific image is displayed in the order of the first specific image TG1 → the second specific image TG2 → the third specific image TG3 → the fourth specific image TG4 → the fifth specific image TG5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the third continuous production in the present embodiment, the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, the third specific image TG3, the fourth specific image TG4, and the fifth Six specific images of the specific image TG5 and the sixth specific image TG6 are displayed. At this time, each specific image is displayed in the order of the first specific image TG1 → the second specific image TG2 → the third specific image TG3 → the fourth specific image TG4 → the fifth specific image TG5 → the sixth specific image TG6.

In the present embodiment, the first specific image TG1 to the sixth specific image TG6 are all images having a shape imitating a star. That is, the plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous effect of the present embodiment have the same motif. In addition, in this embodiment, "the motif is the same" means that the images recalled by the images are the same, and does not necessarily mean that they match. For example, in the present embodiment, each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the sixth specific image TG6 may be an image reminiscent of a star, and the shapes may be different from each other. Further, the first specific image TG1 to the fifth specific image TG5 are images having the same size or substantially the same size as each other. On the other hand, the sixth specific image TG6 is an image larger than the first specific image TG1 to the fifth specific image TG5. In this embodiment, the display mode of the first specific image TG1 to the fifth specific image TG5 is the same regardless of how many times the continuous effect is displayed. Here, the display mode includes, for example, a display position of a specific image, an operation direction of the specific image, a display timing of the specific image, and a non-display timing of the specific image.

Next, an execution decision process for deciding whether or not to execute the continuous effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the execution decision process when the read-ahead command is input. That is, in the present embodiment, continuous production can be executed for a variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. In the present embodiment, the execution decision process is executed in the normal state, but is not executed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect can be executed in the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the execution determination process, the sub-control CPU 51 first determines whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (step Sb1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is set in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53, or whether or not the continuous effect is being executed based on the countryside. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect execution flag is set when the execution of the continuous effect is determined (continuous effect execution flag: ON), and is deleted when the continuous effect is completed (continuous effect). Execution flag: OFF).

When the continuous effect is being executed (step Sb1: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution decision process without deciding the execution of the continuous effect. That is, when the continuous effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution determination process without newly determining the execution of the continuous effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to execute continuous effects for different variable games in parallel.

On the other hand, when the continuous effect is not being executed (step Sb1: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the first special hold number is 3 or more (step Sb2). When the number of first special reservations is less than 3 (step Sb2: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution decision process without deciding the execution of the continuous effect. That is, when the number of the first special games pending is less than 3, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the continuous effect.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 3 or more (step Sb2: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether all the hold variable games are variable games that do not execute the reach effect (step Sb3). For example, in the present embodiment, when any of the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC5 is included in the look-ahead commands corresponding to the pending variable game, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the reach effect in the pending variable game. Judge that there is a variable game. On the other hand, when all the look-ahead commands corresponding to the pending variable games are the look-ahead commands SC1, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that all the pending variable games are variable games that do not execute the reach effect. When there is a variable game in which the reach effect is not executed among the pending variable games (step Sb3: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution determination process without determining the execution of the continuous effect. That is, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the reach effect in the variable game executed before the target variable game is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 does not determine the execution of the continuous effect.

On the other hand, when all the pending variable games are variable games that do not execute the reach effect (step Sb3: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 executes a continuous effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect. (Step Sb4). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a continuous effect lottery so as to determine the execution of the continuous effect with different probabilities according to the input look-ahead command. Specifically, when the input look-ahead command is a jackpot look-ahead command SC4 or SC5, the sub-control CPU 51 has a higher probability than when the input look-ahead command is a missed look-ahead command SC1 to SC3. A continuous production decision lottery is performed so as to decide the execution of the continuous production.

If the continuous effect lottery is not won (step Sb4: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution determination process. On the other hand, when the continuous effect lottery is won (step Sb4: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines the number of times the continuous effect is executed (step Sb5). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the number of times of continuous production is executed at different determination ratios according to the input look-ahead command.

Specifically, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command SC1 that specifies a variation pattern that does not execute the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines once as the number of times the continuous effect is executed. Further, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead commands SC2 and SC4 that specify the variation pattern for executing the normal reach effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines once or twice as the number of times the continuous effect is executed. Further, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead commands SC3 and SC5 that specify the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of 1 to 3 times as the number of times the continuous effect is executed. do. This deterministically suggests that in the present embodiment, when the number of times the continuous effect is executed is two or more, the reach effect is executed in the target variable game. Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of times the continuous effect is executed is three, it is deterministically suggested that the super reach effect is executed in the target variable game.

Further, when determining the number of times the continuous effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the larger the number of times the continuous effect is executed, the higher the expectation of the big hit suggested as the expected degree of the big hit of the target variable game. At this time, in order to increase the expectation of a big hit when the number of times the continuous effect is executed is a predetermined number of times, the determination ratio for determining the predetermined number of times as the number of times the continuous effect is executed in the case of a big hit and the continuous effect in the case of a deviation. In the case of a big hit, it is preferable to increase the ratio when the predetermined number of times is determined as the number of executions of the continuous effect in the total with the determination ratio for determining the predetermined number of times as the number of executions.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines the number of executions of the continuous effect, the sub-control RWM 53 stores information that can specify the determined number of executions. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the continuous effect execution flag in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the execution decision process.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the continuous effect a number of times determined by the execution decision process by a process different from the execution decision process. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the continuous production to be executed a plurality of times for one variable game. Specifically, when the number of executions determined by the execution determination process is one, the sub-control CPU 51 displays each specific image at a predetermined timing during execution of the target variable game. Further, when the number of executions determined by the execution determination process is two, the sub-control CPU 51 has a variable game of the target and a variable game executed one time before the target variable game. In, each specific image is displayed at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game. Further, when the number of executions determined by the execution determination process is three, the sub-control CPU 51 includes a target variable game, a variable game executed one time before the target variable game, and a target variable. In each of the variable games executed two times before the game and the variable game, each specific image is displayed at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the production in the continuous production will be described together with the control by the sub-control CPU 51. In this example, the flow of the production in the third continuous production when the continuous production is executed three times for one variable game will be described. That is, the flow of the effect when the continuous effect is executed in the third effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the variable game for executing the third continuous effect is started (time point t0), the sub-control CPU 51 receives the first specific image TG1 at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game. The effect display device EH is controlled so that each specific image is displayed in the order of the second specific image TG2 and the third specific image TG3 (time points t1 to t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 in a manner of moving in the lower left direction on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide each specific image in the order of the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, and the third specific image TG3 (time points t4 to t6). .. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has a time for displaying the first specific image TG1 (between time point t1 and time point t4), a time for displaying the second specific image TG2 (between time point t2 and time point t5), and a third. Each specific image is displayed so that the time for displaying the specific image TG3 (between the time point t3 and the time point t6) is the same.

Further, in the variable game for executing the third continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 51 hides each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3, and then hides the specific images of the first specific image TG1 and the third specific image TG3, and then hides the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image. The effect display device EH is controlled so that each specific image is displayed in the order of the image TG5 (time points t7, t8). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 in a manner of moving in the lower left direction on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide each specific image in the order of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 (time points t9, t10). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has the same time for displaying the fourth specific image TG4 (between time point t7 and time point t9) and time for displaying the fifth specific image TG5 (between time point t8 and time point t10). Each specific image is displayed so as to be. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has a time for displaying each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5, and the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, and the third specific image TG3. Each specific image is displayed so that the time for displaying each specific image is the same.

Further, in the variable game for executing the third continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 51 hides each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5, and then displays the sixth specific image TG6. The effect display device EH is controlled (time point t11). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the sixth specific image TG 6 in a manner of moving in the lower left direction on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the sixth specific image TG6 (time point t12). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 takes time to display the sixth specific image TG6 of the first specific image TG1, the second specific image TG2, the third specific image TG3, the fourth specific image TG4, and the fifth specific image TG5. Each specific image is displayed so that it is longer than the time for displaying each specific image.

As described above, in the third continuous production in the present embodiment, each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 has a period of being displayed at the same time (time points t3 to t4), but the first The 4 specific images TG4 to the 6th specific image TG6 are not displayed at the same time. Further, in the third continuous production in the present embodiment, each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 has a period of being displayed at the same time (time points t8 to t9), while the sixth specific image. It is not displayed at the same time as TG6.

Further, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous effect in the first effect mode, the sub-control CPU 51 of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 among the controls for executing the continuous effect in the third effect mode described above. The continuous effect is executed by the same control as the control for each specific image (time point t0 to t6). That is, when executing the first continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 51 hides each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 among the controls when executing the third continuous effect. The same control as the control up to is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the continuous effect in the second effect mode, the sub-control CPU 51 relates to each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the fifth specific image TG5 among the controls for executing the continuous effect in the third effect mode described above. The continuous effect is executed by the same control as the control (time point t0 to t10). That is, when executing the second continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 51 hides each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 among the controls when executing the third continuous effect. The same control as the control up to is performed.

As a result, in the present embodiment, the first specific image TG1 to the third have the same display mode regardless of which of the first continuous effect, the second continuous effect, and the third continuous effect. Each specific image of the specific image TG3 is displayed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the second continuous effect and the third continuous effect, the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 have the same display mode. Is displayed.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, it is possible to pay attention to how many times a continuous effect is executed for one variable game, and to display a plurality of specific images at different timings in each continuous effect. can. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to being able to entertain a plurality of continuous productions step by step, it is also possible to entertain each continuous production step by step. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In the present embodiment, since the order in which the plurality of specific images are displayed is the same regardless of the number of continuous productions, it is possible to prevent the display of each specific image from being overlooked.
(3) In the present embodiment, since the number of specific images displayed differs between the first continuous effect, the second continuous effect, and the third continuous effect, the current continuous effect is the number of consecutive effects. It is possible to make it easier to recognize whether it is a production.

(4) In the present embodiment, it is suggested that the higher the number of times the continuous production is executed for one variable game, the higher the expectation of a big hit in the target variable game, so that the continuous production is performed a plurality of times. You can entertain the production by expecting it to be continuous over the variable game.

(5) In the present embodiment, since the plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous production have the same motif, it is possible to make the plurality of specific images displayed at different timings related to each other. According to this, for example, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the entire continuous effect as a series of effects as compared with the case where images having different motifs are displayed as a plurality of specific images.

(6) A plurality of specific images displayed in one continuous effect are displayed in a display mode in which they operate in the same direction as each other. According to this, for example, it is possible to make it easier to recognize a plurality of specific images as compared with the case where a plurality of specific images operate in different directions.

(7) The direction in which the plurality of specific images displayed in each continuous effect operates is the same regardless of the number of continuous effects. According to this, for example, it is possible to make it easier to recognize a plurality of specific images as compared with a case where a plurality of specific images operate in different directions depending on the number of continuous productions.

(8) The direction in which the specific image operates in the continuous production is different from the direction in which the production symbol fluctuates in the production game. According to this, it is possible to suppress the confusion between the operation of the specific image and the fluctuation of the effect symbol.

(9) In the second continuous effect and the third continuous effect, the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 are displayed after the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 are hidden. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first continuous production from being confused with the second continuous production or the third continuous production. Similarly, in the third continuous production, the sixth specific image TG6 is displayed after the fourth specific image TG4 and the fifth specific image TG5 are hidden, so that the second continuous production and the third continuous production are performed. It is possible to prevent confusion with continuous production. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily recognize the number of times the continuous effect being executed is the continuous effect executed for one variable game, and the game can be enjoyed.

(10) Since the time for displaying the sixth specific image TG6 is longer than the time for displaying each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the fifth specific image TG5, the sixth specific image TG6 is displayed 3 The player can be strongly impressed with the continuous production of the second time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest when the third continuous production is executed.

(11) In the present embodiment, when the first special hold number when the look-ahead command is input is less than 3, the execution of the continuous effect is not determined for the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even though the continuous effect is started, there is no or few pending variable games, so that the continuous effect is expected to be continuously executed over a plurality of variable games. Can be suppressed from damaging.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-As shown in FIG. 10, the continuous effect may be configured to be feasible in parallel with an effect different from the continuous effect. For example, the continuous effect may be executed in parallel with the chance effect that suggests the jackpot expectation in the running variable game by displaying the chance image CG that imitates the character string of "chance". At this time, the display area in which the specific image is displayed in the continuous effect and the display area in which the chance image CG is displayed in the chance effect may overlap. In this case, the specific image displayed in the continuous effect may be displayed in a display mode that allows the chance image CG to pass through. That is, the display areas of the images may overlap between the continuous effect and another effect executed in parallel with the continuous effect. In this case, the specific images displayed in the continuous effect are the same. Other images displayed in the display area may be displayed in a transparent display mode. According to this, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to recognize each effect while entertaining a plurality of effects in parallel. Further, the specific image displayed in the continuous effect may be displayed in a display mode that does not transmit the chance image CG.

-The display area in which the specific image is displayed in the continuous effect may overlap with the display area in which the effect symbol is displayed in the effect game. In this case, the specific image displayed in the continuous effect may be displayed in a display mode that allows the effect symbol to pass through. Further, the specific image displayed in the continuous effect may be displayed in a display mode that does not transmit the effect symbol.

-The number and types of production modes of continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the production mode of the continuous production may be the same regardless of the number of continuous productions.
-The sub-control CPU 51 may determine one of a plurality of types of effect modes when executing the continuous effect for a predetermined number of times. At this time, the type of the effect mode that can be determined as the effect mode of the continuous effect may be partially or completely different depending on the number of continuous effects, or may be the number of continuous effects. Regardless, they may be the same.

-A part or all of each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the sixth specific image TG6 displayed in the continuous production may have the same shape and size, or may be different from each other.

-The plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous effect may be images having different motifs from each other. At this time, a plurality of specific images displayed in one continuous production may have different motifs from each other. Further, when executing a plurality of continuous productions for one variable game, the motif of the specific image may be different depending on the number of continuous productions.

-The relationship between the number of times the continuous effect is executed and the number of specific images displayed in the continuous effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the third continuous effect, a smaller number of specific images may be displayed than in the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. Similarly, in the second continuous effect, a smaller number of specific images may be displayed than in the first continuous effect. Further, the number of specific images to be displayed may be the same for a part or all of the continuous effects among the plurality of continuous effects executed continuously.

-Regardless of the number of continuous productions executed for 1 variable game, the jackpot expectation of the target variable game depends on the production mode of the last continuous production executed for 1 variable game. It may be suggested. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute the continuous effect in each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode regardless of the number of continuous effects. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the effect mode of each continuous effect by a predetermined lottery. According to this, even when the number of continuous productions executed for one variable game is small, it is expected that the target variable game will be a big hit by paying attention to the production mode of the continuous production. Can be made to. In the continuous effect in the above-described embodiment, the effect content until each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the third specific image TG3 is hidden is any of the first effect mode to the third effect mode. But they are the same. Similarly, in the continuous effect in the above-described embodiment, the effect content until each specific image of the fourth specific image TG4 to the fifth specific image TG5 is hidden is in any of the second effect mode and the third effect mode. Even if there is, it is the same. According to this, since it is not possible to specify which of the first effect mode and the third effect mode is in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing which effect mode the continuous effect is executed. Can be done.

-The direction in which the specific image operates in the continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific image may be operated in the same direction as the direction in which the effect symbol fluctuates in the effect game. Further, the operating directions of a plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous effect may be different from each other. Further, the direction in which the specific image displayed in each continuous effect operates may be different depending on the number of times the continuous effect to be executed is the continuous effect executed for one variable game.

-The direction in which the specific image operates in the continuous production does not have to be the linear direction. For example, the direction in which the specific image operates in the continuous production may be a direction in which a clockwise circle is drawn when viewed from the player. In addition, in this specification, "the moving direction of a plurality of specific images is the same" means that a plurality of specific images operate in the same direction as a whole, such as rotating in the same direction. Intended, including cases where the direction of operation is different at some point.

-The order in which the specific images are displayed in the continuous production may be changed as appropriate. Further, the display order of the specific images in each continuous effect may be different depending on how many times the continuous effect to be executed is the continuous effect executed for one variable game.

-The display timing of each specific image in the continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, some specific images among a plurality of specific images displayed in the continuous effect may be displayed at the same time. Further, the display timing of the specific image in each continuous effect may be different depending on the number of times the continuous effect to be executed is the continuous effect executed for one variable game.

-The non-display timing of the specific image in the continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the specific images displayed in the continuous effect may be hidden at the same time. Further, the non-display timing of the specific image in each continuous effect may be different depending on the number of times the continuous effect to be executed is the continuous effect executed for one variable game.

-The order in which a plurality of specific images are displayed in the continuous effect and the order in which they are hidden do not have to match. For example, the order in which each specific image is hidden in the continuous effect may be the reverse of the order in which each specific image is displayed. Specifically, each specific image is displayed in the order of the first specific image TG1 → the second specific image TG2 → ... → the fifth specific image TG5 → the sixth specific image TG6, while the sixth specific image TG6. → Each specific image may be hidden in the order of → 5th specific image TG5 → ... → 2nd specific image TG2 → 1st specific image TG1.

-In the continuous production, the time for displaying each specific image may be changed as appropriate. For example, the displayed times may be the same for each specific image of the first specific image TG1 to the sixth specific image TG6. Further, the displayed times of some or all of the specific images of the first specific image TG1 to the sixth specific image TG6 may be different from each other.

-The timing at which the continuous production is started can be set as appropriate. Further, the timing at which the continuous effect is started may be different depending on the number of times the continuous effect is executed for one variable game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the continuous effect depending on whether the continuous effect is executed in the variable game executed before the target variable game or the continuous effect is executed in the target variable game. The timing to start may be different. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes a continuous effect in a variable game executed before the target variable game, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the continuous effect at the timing when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed. In the case of executing the continuous effect in the target variable game, the continuous effect may be started at the timing when the reach effect is started. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to determine the execution of the continuous effect in the execution determination process, provided that the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that specifies a variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

-The continuous effect may be configured to be able to be executed a plurality of times in one effect game. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine capable of executing a pseudo continuous effect of executing a variable cycle in which the effect symbol is changed a plurality of times during one effect game. In this case, the continuous effect is performed once. It may be continuously executable over a plurality of variable cycles in the production game.

The sub-control CPU 51 inputs the input even if there is a variable game that executes the reach effect among the variable games held before the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command in the execution determination process. It may be possible to determine the execution of the continuous effect for the variable game corresponding to the look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the continuous effect from the next variable game of the variable game that executes the reach effect.

The main control CPU 42 may generate a look-ahead command capable of specifying the variation content of the second special game in the special symbol input process and output it to the sub control CPU 51. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the execution of the continuous effect for the second variable game by performing the execution determination process triggered by the input of the look-ahead command capable of specifying the variable content of the second special game. May be. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the continuous effect so that it can be executed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state.

-After the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state up to a predetermined number of probability changes. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game. Further, in a big hit game, it may be embodied as a game machine (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.

・ After the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, depending on the type of big hit symbol, a high ball entry rate state may not be given. May be good.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be composed of a plurality of display means. Further, some of the display means among the plurality of display means may be configured to be displaceable.

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

The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In the specific display effect, it is suggested that the greater the number of times the specific display effect is executed for one variable game, the higher the expectation of a big hit in the target variable game.

(B) The specific display effect can be executed in parallel with a special display effect different from the specific display effect, and the display area of the image overlaps between the specific display effect and the special display effect. The plurality of specific images displayed in the specific display effect are displayed in a display mode that allows other images displayed in the same display area to pass through.

(C) The plurality of specific images displayed in the specific display effect have the same motif as each other.

EH ... effect display device (effect execution means), LA ... decorative lamp, SP ... speaker, TG1-TG6 ... specific image, 40 ... main control board, 41 ... microprocessor, 42 ... main control CPU, 50 ... sub control board, 51 ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (5)

It is possible to execute a variable game in which the symbol is changed based on the result of the winning lottery, and when a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big hit is displayed in the variable game. In a gaming machine capable of performing various effects related to the variable game,
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect includes a specific display effect performed by displaying a plurality of specific images.
The specific display effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the display result of the big hit is displayed in the target variable game.
The effect control means can control the specific display effect to be executed a plurality of times for one variable game.
In each specific display effect, some or all of the specific images among the plurality of specific images are displayed at different display timings.
The plurality of specific images displayed in the specific display effect are each displayed so as to operate in a predetermined direction.
A gaming machine characterized in that each specific image operates in the same direction. When the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the direction in which the plurality of specific images operate in each specific display effect is the same regardless of the number of specific display effects. The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the order in which the plurality of specific images are displayed in each specific display effect is the same regardless of the number of specific display effects. The gaming machine according to claim 2. When the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the number of the specific images displayed when the specific display effect is executed at a predetermined number of times is larger than the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, which is different from the number of the specific images displayed when the specific display effect is executed at the number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the direction in which the plurality of specific images operate is different from the direction in which the symbol fluctuates.

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