JP2022038792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can suppress the interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a specific ready-to-win by a first drawing pattern turns out, a jackpot expectation degree is higher than that in a case in which a normal ready-to-win by a second drawing pattern turns out. A performance display device can execute a specific performance, and whether or not the specific performance can be executed is determined on the basis of a prior determination result of a variation content. When a variation game intended as an objective of the prior determination is set as a last variation game, the specific performance can be executed in at least a part of an execution period of a variation game executed before the last variation game. A probability of a specific ready-to-win turning out in the last variation game is tha same in a case in which a power interruption occurs and the specific performance ends in the middle and in a case in which no power interruption occurs and the specific performance does not end in the middle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine using a pachinko gaming machine as an example stops and displays a symbol in a variable game, and causes a player to recognize a reach or a big hit. Further, in the gaming machine, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game, the degree of expectation regarding the advantage (hereinafter referred to as the degree of advantage expectation) is referred to as compared with the case where the symbol different from the specific symbol is stopped and displayed. ) Is increased (for example, Patent Document 1).

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has, as the above-mentioned advantageous expectation degree, the degree of expectation that a promotion effect is generated and the promotion effect depending on whether the symbol displayed stopped in the variable game is a blue symbol or a black symbol. It is configured to change the degree of expectation to be promoted to a red symbol (so-called probabilistic symbol) when the above occurs.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-030977

By the way, in recent years, some gaming machines perform an effect having a predetermined relationship with the stop display of a specific symbol in a variable game. However, when a predetermined event occurs and the above-mentioned effect ends in the middle, if the predetermined relationship is not maintained at all in the variable game, there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be lowered.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is targeted at a game display means capable of displaying a variable game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a game control means for controlling the game display means, and a pending variable game. A pre-determination means for determining in advance, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided, and the plurality of types of symbols include a first symbol and a second symbol. , When the first stop state in which the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game is reached, and when the second stop state in which the second symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game is reached. In comparison, it is possible to recognize that the degree of advantage expectation, which is the degree of expectation regarding the advantage, is high, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect, and the specific effect is the determination result of the prior determination means. It is determined whether or not the specific effect can be executed based on the above, and the specific effect is prior to the final variable game when the variable game targeted by the preliminary determination means is the final variable game. It can be executed for at least a part of the execution period of one or a plurality of variable games executed in the above, and the probability of the first stop state in the final variable game is that the power is cut off. The gist is that the probability is the same when the specific effect ends in the middle and when the power supply is not cut off and the specific effect does not end in the middle.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the probability of the first stop state in the variable game before the final round of the variable game is that the power is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle, and the power is cut off. However, it may be different from the case where the specific effect does not end in the middle.

With respect to the gaming machine, the advantage expectation may be different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.
With respect to the gaming machine, the first stopped state is a reach state formed by the first symbol, the second stopped state is a reach state formed by the second symbol, and the effect executing means The same specific reach effect can be executed in either the first stopped state or the second stopped state, and the effect executing means is executing the specific reach effect. When it is, the special effect can be executed, and the probability that the special effect is executed may be different between the first stop state and the second stop state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A schematic diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of a special symbol. A schematic diagram showing an example of the relationship between the type of production pattern and the degree of expectation of advantage. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of a specific effect which is one of the look-ahead effects. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the relationship between the number of fluctuation cycles constituting a pseudo continuous production, a game state, and a specific reach expectation degree. A timing chart showing an example of a specific execution mode of a specific effect. A timing chart showing an example of a specific execution mode of a specific effect.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is an example of the gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island equipment, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect). For example, the predetermined voice is a musical piece, a sound effect, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD that is operated when launching a gaming ball.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board YB is attached to the mounting frame 11b. On the front surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape is defined in front view. A display window YBb is formed in the substantially center of the game area YBa. On the left side of the game area YBa, a launch passage YBc for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD to the game area YBa is formed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit capable of displaying an image. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R in the image display unit can be visually recognized via the display window YBb. For example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal display device. The effect display device EH can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). For example, a predetermined image is an image such as a production pattern, a character, a landscape, characters, numbers, and symbols. In the following description, when these characters and the like are simply indicated as "displayed", it means that these characters and the like are displayed as an image. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each effect device capable of executing the effect, and form an effect device group ES composed of a plurality of effect devices. The effect device group ES is an example of the effect execution means for executing the effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB includes a first special symbol display device 19a. The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The game board YB includes a second special symbol display device 19b. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the special symbol). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol includes at least 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 special symbol winning lottery, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The game board YB includes a first hold display device 19c. The first hold display device 19c specifies the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first hold number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. Display possible information. The game board YB includes a second hold display device 19d. The second hold display device 19d specifies the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number) of the second special game whose execution is held due to the fact that the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. Display possible information.

The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 19e. The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol). There are at least a normal hit pattern and a normal off symbol in the normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The game board YB may be provided with a normal hold display device. The normal hold display device displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Further, the game board YB may include a right-handed display device for displaying information for instructing right-handed hitting, which will be described later, and a round display device for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

In the game area YBa, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which game balls can enter are formed. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14. The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize balls and the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The game board YB includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 12 (see FIG. 6).

The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize balls and the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is provided with an opening / closing piece having a door shape as an example, so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the normal hit game is not given. It is closed. When the normal hit game is given, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The game board YB is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as a means for operating the opening / closing piece of the second starting port 13 (see FIG. 6). The game board YB includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 (see FIG. 6). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device EH. The big winning opening 14 is provided with an opening / closing piece, for example, having a door shape, and is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when the big hit game is not given. When the big hit game is given, the big winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be put in or it is easy to put in the ball. The game board YB is provided with a special solenoid SL2 as a means for operating the opening / closing piece of the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 6). The game board YB includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 6).

A gate 17 is arranged in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is a right region of the game region YBa, and is above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that a game ball can enter the gate 17. The gate opening 17a has a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that enters and passes through (see FIG. 6). The gate 17 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the start condition of a normal game is satisfied. At the gate 17, even if a game ball enters, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are not satisfied. At the lowermost part of the game area YBa, an out port 18 for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the large winning opening 14 is formed. Has been done.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player adjusts the firing intensity of the game ball by operating the firing handle HD, and the left area on the left side of the display window YBb and the right area on the right side of the display window YBb. Hit the game ball. For example, when the game ball is launched with the firing intensity adjusted to be stronger (hereinafter referred to as right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region, and the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, or the large winning opening 14 or There is a possibility of entering the gate 17. Since it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (hereinafter referred to as left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. There is. Since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting the left side, adjust the strength so that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a flow path of the gaming ball is formed by gaming parts such as a gaming nail so that the gaming ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when hitting right, and it is more difficult to enter the first starting opening 12 than when hitting left. It may be arranged so as to.

The left area is an area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The right area is an area located on the right side of the center line CL when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD is guided to the launch passage YBc on the left side of the game area YBa and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the left region is also a region closer to the launch passage YBc, and the right region is also a region away from the launch passage YBc. The game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device EH located in the center of the game area YBa in the front view, and heads toward the out port 18 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. On the other hand, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device EH located at the center of the game area YBa in the front view, and heads toward the out port 18.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of states (hereinafter referred to as probability states) in which the probabilities of winning a big hit in a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) may differ from each other. The plurality of probability states include a first probability state and a second probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the first probability state. In the second probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than that in the first probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of states (hereinafter, referred to as ball entry rate states) in which the ball entry rates to the second starting port 13 may differ from each other. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a first ball entry rate state and a second ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13 is higher than that of the first ball entry rate state. The second ball entry rate state is a state in which the ball enters the second starting port 13, which is an ordinary electric accessory, (so-called electric support state). Further, the second ball entry rate state can be grasped as a state in which the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls) is higher than that of the first ball entry rate state. In the second ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 13, which is advantageous for the player ( It becomes easy to enter the ball).

For example, the second ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the first ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the first ball entry rate state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal hit game longer than that in the first ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control in which the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the first ball entry rate state, and the opening time extension control is performed once in the second starting port 13 in the normal hit game. It is preferable that the opening time is at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than that in the first ball entry rate state. The second ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the first ball entry rate state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the second ball entry rate state is the variation time reduction state (time reduction state) of the special symbol, and the first ball entry rate state is the non-variation time reduction state (non-time reduction state) of the special symbol. (Time saving state).

The gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a gaming state in which a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state (hereinafter referred to as a normal state) and a gaming state in which a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state (hereinafter referred to as a first state). There is a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a second advantageous state) which is a low-probability state and a low-probability state. In the following description, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as an “advantageous state”. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a gaming state (so-called latent probability change state) in which a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state are used. In one example of the present embodiment, the normal state is an example of the first gaming state, and the advantageous state is an example of the second gaming state.

Next, the types of jackpots and jackpot games will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot. The type of jackpot is defined by the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol). The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is classified into a special symbol ZA that defines the jackpot A, a special symbol ZB that defines the jackpot B, and a special symbol ZC that defines the jackpot C. Each of the special symbols ZA to ZC contains one or more special symbols. As shown in the column of "Ratio" in the figure, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is different. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the jackpot game is given according to the type of the special symbol.

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 recognize the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is performed up to a predetermined number of times. In one example of the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of round games is 10 times for the special symbol ZA (big hit A) and 5 times for the special symbol ZB (big hit B) or the special symbol ZC (big hit C). In the following description, the round game may be referred to as "R".

One round game is terminated when the predetermined number of game balls to be entered or the time condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a round effect) 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 recognize the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

After the jackpot game is completed, the game state differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In one example of the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA (big hit A) or the special symbol ZB (big hit B), the game state is the first advantageous state until the next big hit game is given. Is controlled by. After the end of the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZC (big hit C), the game state is until the end of the special game of a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as the number of operations), or the special game of the number of operations ends. Until the next big hit game is granted, it is controlled to the second advantageous state. As an example, the number of operations is 100 times.

The jackpot A is more advantageous than the jackpot B and the jackpot C in terms of the maximum number of round games in the jackpot game. The jackpot A and the jackpot B are more advantageous than the jackpot C in terms of whether or not a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is completed. That is, in one example of the present embodiment, the jackpot is advantageous to the player in the order of jackpot C <big hit B <big hit A.

The effects that can be performed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The display effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) using the effect symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol is an example of the symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of symbol sequences including a plurality of effect symbols. Each of the symbol rows is also referred to as a reel. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. In the production game, the production symbols are variablely displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, and then the production symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so that the combination of the production symbols is finally shown (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination). ) Is stopped and displayed. As an example of the present embodiment, the effect game 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the effect symbol is configured to include one or a plurality of identification information (elements). In one example of the present embodiment, the effect symbols include different Arabic numerals as one of the identification information. The effect symbols include an effect symbol containing the Arabic numeral 1 (hereinafter referred to as 1 symbol or [1]), an effect symbol containing the Arabic numeral 2 (hereinafter referred to as 2 symbols or [2]), and an Arabic numeral. There is an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as 3 symbols or [3]) including 3 of. The effect symbols include an effect symbol containing the Arabic numeral 4 (hereinafter referred to as 4 symbols or [4]), an effect symbol containing the Arabic numeral 5 (hereinafter referred to as 5 symbols or [5]), and an Arabic numeral. There is an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as 6 symbol or [6]) including 6 of. The effect symbols include an effect symbol containing the Arabic numeral 7 (hereinafter referred to as 7 symbol or [7]), an effect symbol including the Arabic numeral 8 (hereinafter referred to as 8 symbol or [8]), and an Arabic numeral. There is an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as 9 symbol or [9]) including 9 of. In one example of the present embodiment, each of the plurality of symbol rows is configured to include one effect symbol from [1] to [9].

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game is stopped and displayed. For example, in the production game, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed. As an example, the jackpot symbol combination is a combination (so-called symbol alignment) in which the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are the same, such as [777] and [888]. In the production game, when the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination is stopped and displayed. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a combination such as [787] and [468] in which the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are not the same. In the present embodiment, the special game and the production game executed in connection with the special game are examples of the variable game. Further, the effect display device EH is an example of a game display means capable of displaying a variable game.

The production game may include reach production. The reach effect is an effect of forming a reach and finally stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol combination. Hereinafter, the state in which the reach is formed may be referred to as the reach state. Reach is a state (so-called tempai) just before the big hit symbol combination is formed. For example, in the reach, the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a specific symbol sequence (for example, a middle symbol sequence) such as [7 ↓ 7] and [8 ↓ 8], and the reach is different from the specific symbol sequence. Is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of different symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as reach forming rows, for example, left and right symbol rows). The reach production includes normal reach production (hereinafter referred to as N reach production) and super reach with higher expectation (hereinafter referred to as jackpot expectation) to be a big hit in this production game compared to N reach production. There is a production (hereinafter referred to as SP reach production).

In one example of the present embodiment, when a reach is formed in a production game, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the production symbols constituting the reach. Specifically, the jackpot expectation when reach is formed is higher in the order of [1] to [4], [6], [8] <[5], [9] <[7]. The jackpot expectation is an example of the advantage expectation, which is the expectation regarding the advantage. That is, it is recognizable that when the reach state is formed by the 7 symbols, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the reach state formed by the symbols different from the 7 symbols. The 7 symbols are an example of the 1st symbol, and the effect symbols other than the 7 symbols are an example of the 2nd symbol. Further, the state in which [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach forming column and the reach (hereinafter referred to as a specific reach) by the 7 symbols is formed is an example of the first stopped state. The state in which the effect symbols other than the 7 symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach formation row and the reach (hereinafter referred to as normal reach) by the effect symbols different from the 7 symbols is formed is an example of the second stop state. be.

In one example of the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the production game, the expectation degree that a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game according to the production symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination. (Hereinafter referred to as the probability change expectation) is different. In an example of this embodiment, the probability variation expectation when a jackpot symbol combination is formed is an even symbol ([2], [4], [6], [8]) <odd symbol ([1], [ 3], [5], [7], [9]) are higher in this order. That is, when the effect symbol forming the reach is an odd symbol, it can be grasped that the probability variation expectation is higher than that in the case of the even symbol. The probability variation expectation is an example of the advantage expectation, which is the expectation regarding the advantage.

In one example of the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the production game, the jackpot game in which the maximum number of round games is 10 is given according to the production symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination. The degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as 10R expectation) is different. Specifically, the 10R expectation when the big hit symbol combination is formed is [2], [4], [6], [8] <[1], [3], [5], [9]. <Higher in the order of [7]. That is, when the effect symbol forming the reach is [7], it can be grasped that the 10R expectation is higher than the case where the effect symbol is different from [7]. The 10R expectation is an example of the advantage expectation which is the expectation about the advantage because it shows the advantage about the profit that can be obtained in the big hit game.

The production game may include a pseudo continuous production. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which a variation cycle (unit variation) accompanied by a variation display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times. In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, the symbol sequence in which the fluctuation start and the temporary stop display are repeatedly performed is the entire plurality of symbol sequences, but is not limited to this, and may be a part of the symbol sequences. It can be said that the pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated once or a plurality of times in one effect game.

In one example of this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect may include up to 4 fluctuation cycles, i.e. up to 3 re-variations. The maximum number of variable cycles is not limited to four, but may be two or three, or five or more. In the following description, of the one or more fluctuation cycles included in one production game, the final fluctuation cycle is referred to as the "main fluctuation cycle", and the fluctuation cycles other than the main fluctuation cycle are referred to as the "pre-variation cycle". May be indicated. The jackpot expectation of the pseudo-continuous production increases as the number of variable cycles included in one production game increases, such as none (1 time) <2 times <3 times <4 times. That is, the jackpot expectation of the pseudo-continuous production increases as the number of re-variations of the production symbol included in one production game increases, such as none (0 times) <1 time <2 times <3 times.

During the execution of the variable game, the effect device group ES can execute one or a plurality of advance notice effects. The notice effect is an effect that can recognize the jackpot expectation in the running variable game. The advance notice effect includes a special effect that can be executed during the execution of the SP reach effect. The special effect is an effect (so-called chance-up effect) in which it is possible to recognize that when the special effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the special effect is not executed. As an example, the special effect is executed in a mode in which a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device EH. Not limited to this, the special effect may be executed in a mode in which a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP, or may be executed in a mode in which the decorative lamp LA emits light with a predetermined light emitting putter.

During the execution of the variable game, the effect device group ES can execute one or more look-ahead effects. The look-ahead effect is an effect in which the fluctuation content is preliminarily determined for the pending variable game, and whether or not the game can be executed is determined based on the result of the pre-determination. The look-ahead effect is performed during the execution period of one or more variable games executed before the final variable game when the variable game subject to the pre-judgment is the final variable game. It is a feasible production for at least a part of the period. In the following description, the final variable game that is the target of the preliminary determination may be referred to as a “target variable game”. The target variable game is a variable game that is the target of pre-determination, which is the basis for determining whether or not the look-ahead effect can be executed. The look-ahead effect is an effect that can recognize the jackpot expectation of the target variable game among the pending variable games.

Among the pending variable games, the look-ahead effect includes a specific effect as an effect suggesting that a specific reach (7 symbol reach) may be formed in the target variable game. As described above, in the example of the present embodiment, when the specific reach is formed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal reach is formed. Therefore, the specific effect can be grasped as a recognizable effect of the jackpot expectation of the target variable game.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F, in one example of the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed as a display effect in the effect display device EH. That is, the effect display device EH is also used as an effect execution means for executing a specific effect and a game execution means for executing the effect game. The specific effect displays a predetermined image in the target variable game and one or a plurality of variable games (hereinafter referred to as non-target variable games) that are already on hold when the target variable game is held. Is executed by.

The specific effect is executed in a normal manner when a predetermined execution timing arrives during the execution of the non-target variation game and the execution of the pre-variation cycle of the target variation game. As an example, the normal embodiment is an embodiment in which a specific image Gt1 having a predetermined character (for example, a cat) and a character string (for example, “chance”) as an example is displayed on the effect display device EH (FIGS. 5A and 5). 5 (b)). The specific effect is executed in a specific mode different from the normal mode when a predetermined execution timing arrives during the execution of the main fluctuation cycle of the target variable game. As an example, the specific mode is a mode in which a specific image Gt2 having a predetermined character (for example, a cat) and a character string (for example, “attention !!”) as an example is displayed on the effect display device EH (FIG. 5 (c)). And FIG. 5 (d)). In the target variable game, the effect display device EH executes the pre-reach effect during the execution of the specific effect. As an example, in the pre-reach effect, 7 symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in some of the reach forming rows, and the effect symbols are slowly changed and displayed in the remaining symbol rows in the reach forming row. It is carried out in an embodiment (see FIG. 5 (d)). The pre-reach production is a production that fuels the player's expectation that a specific reach will be formed.

Then, as shown in the flow of FIG. 5 (c) → (d) → (e), during the execution of the target variation game, the effect display device EH forms a normal reach through a specific effect and a pre-reach effect. In some cases. In the effect display device EH, when the normal reach is formed through the pre-reach effect, the part of the symbol rows is re-variated and all the reach forming rows are temporarily stopped and displayed with the effect symbols different from the 7 symbols. .. Further, as shown in the flow of FIG. 5 (c) → (d) → (f), during the execution of the target variation game, the effect display device EH forms a specific reach through a specific effect and a pre-reach effect. In some cases. In the effect display device EH, when a specific reach is formed through the specific effect, the effect image Gr using a predetermined character (for example, a cat) and a character string (for example, "success !!") as an example is displayed. Is executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40, a sub board 50, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Since the main board 40, the sub board 50, and the power supply unit 60 are on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the mounting frame 11b, they can be visually recognized by opening the mounting frame 11b according to a predetermined procedure. For example, the predetermined procedure is to unlock the locking device that regulates the opening of the mounting frame 11b by using a key suitable for the locking device. The main board 40 and the sub board 50 are connected so as to be able to output a control signal (control command) in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50. The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, a main control RWM 43, a random number generation circuit 44, and an RWM clear switch 45. The main control CPU 41 executes a process related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lottery, a table, and the like. The main control ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game (the production content of the production game). The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the production game based on the jackpot variation pattern, the variation content is such that the jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The effect game based on the out-of-order variation pattern has a variation content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after or without the reach effect. The main control RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41.

The main board 40 is connected to each of the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 41 can input a detection signal that each sensor SE1 to SE4 detects and outputs a game ball. The main board 40 is connected to each display device 19a to 19e. The main control CPU 41 can control the display contents of the display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 40 is connected to each solenoid SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening 14 by controlling the operation of each solenoid SL1 and SL2. Further, the main control CPU 41 can input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 45 is turned on.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-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 processing 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 the display effect data used for the display effect, the light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, and the audio effect data used for the audio effect. 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. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 constitutes an example of the effect control means for controlling the effect device group ES, which is an example of the effect execution means.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage V1, and converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into a power supply voltage V2 to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50. do. The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a. In order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, either the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power switch 60a is turned on while the power supply from the external power supply is being supplied. Operate from off to on.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main control RWM43 of the main board 40 even after the power is turned off. By receiving power from the backup power supply, the main control RWM 43 can retain the stored contents of the main control RWM 43 even after the power is turned off. The main control RWM43 in the present embodiment is a means configured to be able to store various types of information and to retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power is turned off. It is an example. For example, the main control RWM43 is a non-volatile memory that can hold the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can hold the stored information even after the power is turned off. May be good.

Here, the game information to be backed up includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. For example, the information about the special game includes information that can specify the lottery result (whether or not it is a big hit) of the special symbol winning lottery, information that can identify the fluctuation pattern, and information that can identify the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game. And so on. The information about the big hit game is information that can identify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state is information that can identify whether or not the state is a high probability state or a high ball entry rate state. The information regarding the payout of prize balls is information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The power cutoff process will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 inputs a power cut signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below the specified voltage, the main control CPU 41 executes the power supply cutoff process. In the power cutoff process, the main control CPU 41 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM43 and stores the calculated checksum value in the main control RWM43. Further, the main control CPU 41 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a backup flag) that can identify that the power cutoff process has been normally executed in the main control RWM 43. After that, the main control CPU 41 waits until the power is completely turned off. Various information stored in the main control RWM43 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

The power-on process will be described.
When the supply voltage to the main board 40 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the main control CPU 41 as the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41 performs a boot process (boot process) to start the main control CPU 41. The power-on process is executed after being started by the startup process. The main control CPU 41 specifies whether or not the RWM clear switch 45 is turned on based on whether or not an operation signal is input from the RWM clear switch 45.

The main control CPU 41 makes a backup determination to determine whether the backed up game information is normal. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the main control RWM43. The main control CPU 41 calculates the checksum value of the main control RWM43, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated by the power cutoff process. If the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the main control CPU 41 determines that the backup determination is normal, while if not, the main control CPU 41 determines that the backup determination is abnormal. Here, in the situation where the backup flag is not stored and the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in a part or all of the backed up game information.

If it is determined that the backup is abnormal, the main control CPU 41 performs initialization processing. In the initialization process, the main control CPU 41 initializes the backed up game information. When the main control CPU 41 initializes the backed up game information, the main control CPU 41 stores the initial value in the area for storing each game information. When the main control CPU 41 executes the initialization process, the main control CPU 41 outputs an initial designation command to the sub-board 50. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the power-on process, returns based on the initialized game information, and starts the normal game process for advancing the game.

If it is determined to be normal in the backup determination, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 45 is on. When the RWM clear switch 45 is on, the main control CPU 41 performs the initialization process described above. When the main control CPU 41 executes the initialization process, the main control CPU 41 outputs an initial designation command to the sub-board 50. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the power-on process, returns based on the initialized game information, and starts the normal game process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 45 is off, the main control CPU 41 does not perform initialization processing and outputs a power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the power-on process, returns based on the backed up game information, and starts the normal game process. The power recovery designation command is a control command that can specify the state of the game that can be specified from the backed up game information. The power recovery designation command is a control command that can specify whether or not a special game is being executed, whether or not a jackpot game is being executed, a game state, a first hold number, and a second hold number. May be good.

Next, a normal game process for advancing the game will be described.
The normal game processing includes a special symbol input processing, a special symbol start processing, a big hit game processing, a probability transfer processing, a ball entry rate transfer processing, and the like. In the present embodiment, after the power-on process is completed, these processes are executed as normal game processes, and the game can be advanced.

A special symbol input process, which is one of timer interrupt processes performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms), will be described.
The main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the number of first hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of first hold and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first hold display device 19c so as to display information that can specify the first hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the first hold number after addition to the sub-board 50. In the present embodiment, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 when the first hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a winning lottery of a special symbol, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Then, the main control CPU 41 subordinates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the newly reserved variable game (special game) based on the value of the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 44. A look-ahead process (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead process) for outputting to the board 50 is performed. The look-ahead command is information that can identify whether or not the variable game is a big hit. The look-ahead command is information that can identify the fluctuation pattern. In the look-ahead process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the hit random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 44 is the value at which the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery described later, and the variable game is newly suspended. Identify whether or not is a big hit. The main control CPU 41 determines which variation pattern the value of the variation pattern random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 44 wins in each variation process described later, and thereby the newly reserved variation game. Identify fluctuation patterns. Then, the main control CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the specified fluctuation content, and outputs the command to the sub-board 50. Therefore, the sub-board 50 (sub-control CPU 51) specifies the variation content of the variable game (first special game) whose execution is suspended based on the entry into the first starting port 12 by inputting the look-ahead command. It is possible.

The main control CPU 41 stores random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 12, and the first holding number is not less than the upper limit number. In this case, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of second holds stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the second hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the second hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second hold display device 19d so as to display information that can specify the second hold number after addition. The main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the second hold number after addition to the sub-board 50. In the present embodiment, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the second hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM43. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41 performs a look-ahead process based on the value of the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 44, and outputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the newly held variable game to the sub-board 50. Therefore, the sub-board 50 (sub-control CPU 51) specifies the variation content of the variable game (second special game) whose execution is suspended based on the entry into the second starting port 13 by inputting the look-ahead command. It is possible. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM43, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13, and when the number of second holdings is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 41 Ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process, which is one of the timer interrupt processes, will be described.
First, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41 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 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the second hold number is larger than zero. When the second hold number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the first hold number is larger than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing.

When the first hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates by subtracting 1 from the first hold number. The main control CPU 41 controls the first hold display device 19c so as to display information that can specify the first hold number after subtraction. The main control CPU 41 outputs a first hold number command capable of specifying the first hold number after subtraction to the sub-board 50. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as a winning lottery for a special symbol, whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 41 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (presence or absence of a high probability state).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol of a special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41 determines the loss symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of outlier variation patterns with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first hold number" is set to the "second hold". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 finishes the special symbol start processing after performing any variation processing based on the subtraction of the second reserved number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery result. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a second hold number command capable of specifying the second hold number after subtraction to the sub-board 50.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation processing and the start of the fluctuation 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. 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 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol when the first special game is executed. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the fluctuation game to the sub-board 50.

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub-board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, so that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is drawn by hitting the game ball into the starting port. It is configured as follows.

Next, the mode of determining the variation pattern in each variation processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, there are a plurality of fluctuation patterns in the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern illustrated in FIG. 7 can be determined in either a normal state (low ball entry rate state) or an advantageous state (high ball entry rate state). In the "results of special lottery" in the figure, "○" is used in the "missing" column to indicate that the fluctuation pattern is a losing fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the case of losing. In the "results of the special lottery", the fluctuation pattern shown by using "○" in the "big hits A to C" column indicates that the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the jackpot is of the corresponding type.

Among the out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation pattern MP11 is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern of "without reach", and the other fluctuation patterns are out-of-reach fluctuation patterns of "with reach". The fluctuation pattern indicated by "NR" in the "reach" column of the "variation content" in the figure is a fluctuation pattern that includes the N reach effect in this fluctuation cycle in the fluctuation content. The variation content of the variation pattern indicated by "NR" may not include all other reach effects, may not include SP reach effects, and may include reach effects different from N reach effects and SP reach effects. good. The fluctuation pattern indicated by "SP" in the "reach" column of the "variation content" in the figure is a fluctuation pattern that includes the SP reach effect in this fluctuation cycle in the fluctuation content. The variation content of the variation pattern indicated by "SP" may include an N reach effect as a pre-stage of the SP reach effect, or may include a reach effect different from the N reach effect and the SP reach effect. In each variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the variation pattern so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of no reach <with N reach effect <with SP reach effect. Here, in order to raise the expectation of a big hit for a certain fluctuation pattern (variation content), the ratio of the big hit to the total ratio of the decision ratio when it is a big hit and the decision ratio when it is out of order is It should be high.

Further, the fluctuation patterns MP11 to MP19 are fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation content (variation cycle x 1 time) that do not include the pseudo continuous effect, and the fluctuation patterns MP21 to MP28 are the fluctuation content of the fluctuation content of the fluctuation content x 2 times. It is a fluctuation pattern including. The variation patterns MP31 to MP34 are variation patterns that include the pseudo-continuous effect of the variation cycle × 3 times in the variation content, and the variation pattern MP41 is the variation pattern that includes the pseudo-continuous effect of the variation cycle × 4 times in the variation content. In each variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the variation pattern so that the larger the number of pseudo continuous effects is in the order of 1 time (no pseudo continuous effect) <2 times <3 times <4 times, the higher the expectation of big hits. do.

The fluctuation pattern indicated by "None" in the "Production symbol" column of the "Variation content" in the figure is a fluctuation pattern that can form either a specific reach or a normal reach in the production game (hereinafter referred to as a normal fluctuation pattern). ). The variation pattern shown in [7] in the column of "effect symbol" in the figure is a variation pattern in which a specific reach can be formed in the effect game and a normal reach cannot be formed (hereinafter referred to as a specific variation pattern). be. In each variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the variation pattern so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <specific reach. Here, in both the normal fluctuation pattern and the specific fluctuation pattern, there is a fluctuation pattern in which the SP reach effect is included in the fluctuation content. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, either when the specific reach is formed or when the normal reach is formed by executing the effect game based on the normal variation pattern including the SP reach effect or the specific variation pattern. Even so, the SP reach effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the SP reach effect is an example of a specific reach effect.

In each variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the variation pattern in the order of normal reach <specific reach so that the expectation that the type of hit is the jackpot A is high. More specifically, the specific fluctuation pattern can be determined when it is a jackpot A (special symbol ZA) or when it is out of order, while when it is a jackpot B (special symbol ZB) or a jackpot C (special symbol). It is undecidable when it is ZC). The normal fluctuation pattern can be determined in either the case of big hits A to C (special symbols ZA to ZC) or the case of out of order. As a result, when a specific reach is formed in the production game, it is possible to recognize that it is either a miss or a big hit A, in other words, if it becomes a big hit, it is always a big hit A. On the other hand, when a normal reach is formed in a production game, it is possible to recognize that it is either a miss or a big hit A to C, in other words, even if it becomes a big hit, it is not necessarily a big hit A.

In each variation process, the main control CPU 41 expects that a specific reach will be formed as the number of pseudo continuous effects increases in the order of 1 time (no pseudo continuous effect) <2 times <3 times <4 times (hereinafter,). The fluctuation pattern is determined so that the specific reach expectation) is high. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the higher the number of fluctuation cycles (number of re-variations) in the production game, the higher the expectation that a specific reach will be formed. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the number of fluctuation cycles increases, the jackpot expectation also increases, so that the jackpot expectation and the specific reach expectation can be raised at the same time. As described above, when the specific reach is formed, the expectation of the jackpot A (probability variation expectation and 10R expectation) also increases, so that the player's expectation can be increased from a plurality of viewpoints. Further, the specific fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which the number of fluctuation cycles is one to a fluctuation pattern in which the number of fluctuation cycles is four. Thereby, the specific reach can be formed regardless of the number of fluctuation cycles from 1 to 4. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the fluctuation cycle is small, the player's expectation that a specific reach is formed is not lowered.

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 stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 41 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 14. When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit or the upper limit time elapses, the main control CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 14, thereby performing a round game. To end. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process of 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 41 starts a round game, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub-board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter, ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub-board 50.

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 41 finishes the jackpot game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 41 sets a high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. The main control CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 43 when the big hit game based on the special symbol ZC is finished. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 41 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 41 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state will be described.
When the jackpot game based on the special symbols ZA to ZC is completed, the main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM43. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM43 every time the special game is started after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZC is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. Count the number of executions of. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 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 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZC is completed. The main control CPU 41 does not erase the operation flag after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB until the next big hit game is given. The main control CPU 41 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 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 returns based on the backed up game information, the game (variable game or jackpot game) is restarted based on the game information when the power is cut off. If the jackpot game is being executed when the power is cut off, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored during the execution of the jackpot game that was being executed. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the first special game or the second special game is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returned to the execution of the special game that was being executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored to the first hold number and the second hold number when the power is cut off, and the random number information stored when the hold condition is satisfied is also stored as it is. The special symbol start process as the normal game process is restarted based on the backed up first hold number, second hold number, and random number information. Therefore, the variable game that was pending when the power was turned off will be executed based on the backed up random number information when the start condition is satisfied after the power is turned on. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returned to the gaming state when the power is cut off. When the initialization process is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the normal state, the first hold number and the second hold number are both 0, and the random number information is not stored. None of the special games have been executed, and the game will return to a state in which it is not in a big hit game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA so as to execute various effects and various notifications based on various control commands input from the main board 40.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an initial designation command, it controls the effect display device EH to display an initial screen including a predetermined background image and an initial symbol combination. As an example, the initial symbol combination is any of the outlier symbol combinations such as [123], but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a symbol combination different from any of the jackpot and outlier symbol combinations. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the initial designation command, the sub-control CPU 51 executes RWM clear notification (initialization notification). As the RWM clear notification, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and outputs the RWM clear dedicated voice from the speaker SP. The RWM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (30 seconds as an example), and ends when the predetermined time elapses.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a power recovery screen including a predetermined background image and a power recovery symbol combination. As an example, the power recovery symbol combination is any of the outlier symbol combinations such as [456], but is not limited to this, and may be a symbol combination different from any of the jackpot and outlier symbol combinations. As an example, the initial symbol combination and the power recovery symbol combination are symbol combinations in which some or all of the effect symbols are different from each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same symbol combination may be used. The initial screen displayed via RWM clear and the power recovery screen displayed without passing through RWM clear are common in that the effect symbol and the background image are displayed, but the symbol combination is different.

When the sub-control CPU 51 identifies that it has returned during the execution of the special game based on the power recovery designation command, the effect display device EH so that the power recovery symbol combination is displayed in the state of temporary stop display. To control. When the sub-control CPU 51 identifies that the standby state has been restored based on the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect display device EH so that the power recovery symbol combination is displayed in the confirmed stop display state from the beginning. Control. The standby state is a state in which the special game is not being executed, the jackpot game is not being executed, and the first hold number and the second hold number are both 0. The sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to control the effect device group ES so as to execute the demonstration effect after a predetermined time has elapsed from the standby state. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern as a power recovery notification, and outputs a power recovery dedicated voice from the speaker SP. The power recovery notification is executed for a predetermined time (30 seconds as an example), and ends when the predetermined time elapses.

The sub-control CPU 51 is output from the main board 40 by executing a normal game process after inputting an initial designation command to display an initial screen or inputting a power recovery designation command to display a power recovery screen. The effect device group ES is controlled based on the control command to execute the effect related to the game. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the effect game when the fluctuation start command is input. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the fluctuation start command. The sub-control CPU 51 executes the advance notice effect based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation start command. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variable end command, the determined symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, when the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the power recovery symbol combination as a part of the power recovery screen, when the variable end command is input, the power recovery symbol combination displayed temporarily stops is displayed as a fixed stop. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be performed. The sub-control CPU 51 executes a specific effect based on the variation content (variation pattern) that can be specified from the look-ahead command.

The jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the round effect. Here, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command capable of specifying the start of the fifth round game, the effect device group ES is executed so as to execute an effect of notifying the type of the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a promotion effect). To control.

As an example, the sub-control CPU 51 stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbols other than [7] (odd symbols excluding [7]) in the latest jackpot effect game during the jackpot game based on the jackpot A. At that time, the effect device group ES is controlled so as to execute the promotion effect in a manner of notifying that the upper limit number of round games is 10 times (big hit A). During the jackpot game based on the jackpots B and C, the sub-control CPU 51 stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbols other than [7] (odd symbols excluding [7]) in the latest jackpot effect game. At this time, the effect device group ES is controlled so as to execute the promotion effect in a manner of notifying that the upper limit number of round games is 5 (not a big hit A). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to execute the ending effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect 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 command. Further, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect 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.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a condition for executing the reach effect (hereinafter referred to as a reach condition) is satisfied. The reach condition is established by determining the fluctuation pattern with reach. Not limited to this, the reach condition may be determined that the variation pattern with reach is determined, and that a reach effect lottery using a predetermined random number is performed and that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination including the reach. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination including the specific reach in either the normal state or the advantageous state when the specific fluctuation pattern is used. On the other hand, when it is a normal fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a specific reach or a jackpot symbol combination including a normal reach by a production symbol lottery using a predetermined random number in either a normal state or an advantageous state. .. In an example of this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination including the specific reach is [777]. On the other hand, in one example of the present embodiment, the big hit symbol combinations including the normal reach are [111] to [666], [888], and [999].

When the reach condition is satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination including the reach. Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination including the specific reach by the effect symbol lottery using a predetermined random number in either the normal state or the advantageous state when the specific variation pattern is used. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the normal fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the specific reach or the out-of-order symbol combination including the normal reach by the effect symbol lottery using a predetermined random number in either the normal state or the advantageous state. .. In an example of this embodiment, the outlier symbol combination including the specific reach is [7X7]. On the other hand, in one example of the present embodiment, the outlier symbol combinations including the normal reach are [1X1] to [6X6], [8X8], and [9X9]. “X” shown here indicates an effect symbol that does not form a jackpot symbol combination together with the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach formation row. In an example of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbols [1] to [9] as the effect symbols forming the reach with the same probability when the normal fluctuation pattern is used. When determining the effect symbol forming the reach, the sub-control CPU 51 does not refer to the information that can specify whether or not the specific effect is being executed. That is, the probability that the sub-control CPU 51 determines the specific reach is the same during the execution of the specific effect and during the non-execution of the specific effect. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination not including the reach.

The sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special effect can be executed by a special effect lottery using a predetermined random number when the variation pattern includes the SP reach effect in the variation content. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 is a jackpot that occupies the total ratio of the determination ratio when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is and the determination ratio when the missed fluctuation pattern is in the order of non-executability <executability of the special effect. It is advisable to determine that the ratio when it is a fluctuation pattern is high.

In the normal state (low ball entry rate state), the sub-control CPU 51 is either a normal fluctuation pattern or a specific fluctuation pattern if the fluctuation pattern includes the SP reach effect in the fluctuation content. However, it is possible to determine whether or not a special effect can be executed. As described above, the specific fluctuation pattern is more likely to be determined when it is a big hit (big hit A) as compared with the normal fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in one example of the present embodiment, when the specific variation pattern includes the SP reach effect in the variation content, the special effect can be executed as compared with the case where the normal variation pattern includes the SP reach effect in the variation content. It can be said that the probability of making a decision is high. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the special effect can be executed when the SP reach effect is being executed, and the probability that the special effect is executed is that the specific reach is formed and the normal reach is formed. It is different from the time when it is executed. Furthermore, the probability that a special effect will be performed is higher when a particular reach is formed than when a normal reach is formed. Further, in the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state), the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether or not the special effect can be executed when the specific variation pattern is among the variation patterns including the SP reach effect in the variation content. On the other hand, it is not possible to determine whether or not the special effect can be executed when the normal fluctuation pattern is used. Therefore, in one example of the present embodiment, the probability that the special effect is executed differs between the normal state (low ball entry rate state) and the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state).

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols in each symbol sequence triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes a predetermined advance notice effect in connection with the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the advance notice effect. When the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol on the reach formation row when the predetermined reach formation timing arrives after starting the main fluctuation cycle, and the effect has been determined. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to form a reach by a symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the reach effect specified by the fluctuation pattern. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special effect can be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined special effect during the execution of the SP reach effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variable end command is input. The sub-control CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination 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.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the pseudo-continuous effect when the variation pattern includes the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is the variation pattern MP28, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in all the symbol rows, and the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows, so that the first variation cycle is performed. To execute. In the subsequent second fluctuation cycle (main fluctuation cycle), the main control CPU 41 starts the fluctuation display (re-variation) of all the symbol strings, and when the timing of reach formation arrives, the SP reach is performed via the N reach effect. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the effect. As described above, in the example of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is an example of the game control means for controlling the effect display device EH, which is an example of the game display means.

Next, the process of executing the look-ahead effect will be described.
First, the first effect processing will be described.
As described above, when the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and the execution of the variable game (first special game) is suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the first hold number command and the look-ahead command. do. When the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and the execution of the variable game (second special game) is suspended, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a second hold number command and a look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 51 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as hold information) indicating the variation content of the variable game specified based on the look-ahead command in the sub-control RWM 53. With the hold information, it is possible to specify whether or not a big hit is made and the change pattern as the change content of the change game corresponding to the hold information. When the sub-control CPU 51 stores the hold information, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the hold information in the sub-control RWM 53 until the variable game corresponding to the hold information ends. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the variation content of all the pending variable games by referring to the hold information stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The pending information may be the value of the look-ahead command itself, or may be information generated based on the look-ahead command. As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 is an example of the pre-determination means for preliminarily determining the fluctuation content for the pending fluctuation game.

Then, in the normal state (low ball entry rate state), the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the variable content of the newly reserved first special game, and pre-reads the first special game as the target variable game (specification). (Direction) is executed. On the other hand, in the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state), the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the variation content of the newly reserved second special game, and pre-reads the second special game as the target variation game (specification). (Direction) is executed.

The processing in the normal state (low ball entry rate state) will be described.
When a look-ahead command is input in the normal state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed. Here, "execution of the look-ahead effect" includes that one of the look-ahead effects is being executed and that any of the look-ahead effects can be executed but has not been started yet. The sub-control CPU 51 specifies whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed based on whether or not the execution flag is stored in the sub-control RWM 53. When the look-ahead effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect for the newly reserved first special game is not executed.

When the look-ahead effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not all of the first special games pending before the newly reserved first special game are "normally out of order (variable pattern MP11)". Is determined. The sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect is not executed when all the pending first special games are not "normally out of order (variation pattern MP11)".

When all the first special games on hold are "normally out of order (variation pattern MP11)", the sub-control CPU 51 has 2 or more first hold numbers that can be specified from the first hold number command input together with the look-ahead command. Judge whether or not. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of times of the first special game is pending, including the first special game whose execution is newly suspended. When the first hold number is not 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect is not executed. When the first reserved number is 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to determine whether or not the newly reserved first special game can be used as the target variable game to execute the look-ahead effect. Determined by directing lottery.

In the normal state, when the specific effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first effect lottery so that the specific reach expectation in the target variation game is higher than when the specific effect is not executed. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has a specific effect, such as non-executable <executable, that is, the ratio when the variation pattern has no reach, the ratio when the variation pattern is normal, and the specific variation pattern. It is advisable to determine that the ratio of the above and the specific fluctuation pattern in the total ratio of the total is high. In the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific effect can be executed with a certain probability regardless of the number of variable cycles constituting the pseudo continuous effect. In an example of the present embodiment, during the normal state, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether or not the specific effect can be executed in either the normal fluctuation pattern or the specific fluctuation pattern.

The sub-control CPU 51 stores various information that can specify the result of the first effect lottery in the sub-control RWM 53. Specifically, in addition to the execution flag described above, the sub-control CPU 51 stores information indicating the target variation game of the look-ahead effect (specific effect) (hereinafter referred to as a target specific counter) in the sub-control RWM 53. For example, when it is determined that the look-ahead effect can be executed, the target specifying counter is set with a value indicating the number of first hold that can be specified from the first hold number command input together with the look-ahead command. As will be described later, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command of the first special game, the value of the target specific counter is updated to a value indicating the first hold number decreased by 1. According to such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 51 executes a look-ahead effect (specific effect) with the variable game corresponding to any first hold number as the target variable game by referring to the value of the target specific counter. It is possible to identify whether it is there.

The processing in the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state) will be described.
When in the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed. When the look-ahead effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect for the newly reserved second special game is not executed. When the look-ahead effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not all of the second special games pending before the newly reserved second special game are "normally out of order (variable pattern MP11)". Is determined. The sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect is not executed when all of the pending second special games are not "normally out of order (variation pattern MP11)".

When all the second special games on hold are "normally out of order (variation pattern MP11)", the sub-control CPU 51 has 2 or more second hold numbers that can be specified from the second hold number command input together with the look-ahead command. Judge whether or not. When the second hold number is not 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the look-ahead effect is not executed. When the number of second holds is 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a predetermined random number to determine whether or not the newly held second special game can be used as the target variable game to execute the look-ahead effect. Determined by directing lottery.

In the advantageous state, when the specific effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the second effect lottery so that the specific reach expectation is higher than when the specific effect is not executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has a specific effect, such as non-executable <executable, that is, the ratio when the variation pattern has no reach, the ratio when the variation pattern is normal, and the specific variation pattern. It is advisable to determine that the ratio of the above and the specific fluctuation pattern in the total ratio of the total is high. In the second effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific effect can be executed with a certain probability regardless of the number of variable cycles constituting the pseudo continuous effect. In one example of the present embodiment, during the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine whether the specific effect can be executed when the specific variation pattern is used, but cannot determine whether the specific effect can be executed when the normal variation pattern is used. Is.

The sub-control CPU 51 stores various information that can specify the result of the second effect lottery in the sub-control RWM 53. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 stores the target identification counter in the sub-control RWM 53 in addition to the execution flag. For example, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, the target specifying counter is set with a value indicating the number of second hold that can be specified from the second hold number command input together with the look-ahead command. As will be described later, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command of the second special game, the value of the target specific counter is updated to a value indicating the second hold number decreased by 1. According to such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies, by referring to the value of the target specifying counter, which variable game corresponding to the second hold number is executing the look-ahead effect as the target variable game. It is possible.

As shown in FIG. 8, the specific reach expectation when the specific effect appears differs between the normal state (low ball entry rate state) and the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state). When the specific effect appears in the normal state, the expectation that the specific reach is formed in the main fluctuation cycle of the target fluctuation game is less than 100%. On the other hand, when the specific effect appears in the advantageous state, the expectation that the specific reach is formed in the main fluctuation cycle of the target fluctuation game is 100%. As described above, in the example of the present embodiment, the probability that the specific reach is formed in the target variation game is the normal state (low ball entry rate state) as an example of the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It differs from the case of an advantageous state (high ball entry rate state) as an example. Further, as described above, in the example of the present embodiment, the specific reach increases as the number of variable cycles constituting the pseudo continuous effect increases in the order of 1 time (no pseudo continuous effect) <2 times <3 times <4 times. Expectations are high. In one example of the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variable game differs depending on whether the number of re-variations of the effect symbol included in the specific variable game is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times and less than a predetermined number of times.

The second effect processing will be described.
By executing the second effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH based on the execution flag and various information that can be specified from the target identification counter, and reads ahead including the specific effect. Let the production be executed.

The processing in the normal state (low ball entry rate state) will be described.
When the fluctuation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the target identification counter to a value indicating the first hold number decreased by 1. When the execution flag is stored and the first hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing the effect game (this variable cycle), the specific image Gt1. Is displayed, and the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute a specific effect according to a normal mode. When the execution flag is stored and the first hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 0, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the specific image Gt1 if the previous variation cycle is being executed. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the specific effect according to the normal mode. When the execution flag is stored and the first hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 0, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the specific image Gt2 if the current fluctuation cycle is being executed. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the specific effect according to the specific aspect. The sub-control CPU 51 clears the execution flag when the variable game (first special game) in which the value of the updated target identification counter becomes 0 ends.

The processing in the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state) will be described.
When the fluctuation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the target identification counter to a value indicating the second hold number decreased by 1. When the execution flag is stored and the second hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 51 is executing the effect game (this variable cycle), the specific image Gt1. Is displayed, and the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute a specific effect according to a normal mode. When the execution flag is stored and the second hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 0, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the specific image Gt1 if the previous variation cycle is being executed. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the specific effect according to the normal mode. When the execution flag is stored and the second hold number indicated by the value of the target identification counter after the update is 0, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the specific image Gt2 if the current fluctuation cycle is being executed. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute the specific effect according to the specific aspect. The sub-control CPU 51 clears the execution flag when the variable game in which the value of the target identification counter after the update becomes 0 ends.

Hereinafter, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 9, in a normal state (low ball entry rate state), three variable games are suspended while a predetermined variable game is being executed, and the variation content of the first and second variable games is a variation pattern. It is MP11 (usually off), and indicates a situation in which the fluctuation content of the third fluctuation game is one of the fluctuation patterns MP18 and MP19 (with SP reach effect). All of these three pending variable games are variable contents without pseudo continuous effect (variable cycle x 1 time). Then, it is assumed that the execution of the specific effect is determined when the third variable game is put on hold.

In the effect display device EH, when the predetermined variable game that was being executed ends, the first variable game out of the three pending variable games is started at the subsequent time point T1. During the execution of the first variable game, the effect display device EH executes a specific effect according to a normal mode. When the first variable game is completed in the effect display device EH, the second variable game that has been suspended is started at the subsequent time point T2. During the execution of the second variable game, the effect display device EH executes a specific effect according to a normal mode.

When the second variable game is completed in the effect display device EH, the third variable game that has been suspended is started at the subsequent time point T3. The third variable game is a target variable game with a specific effect. During the execution of the third variable game (during the execution of this variable cycle), the effect display device EH executes a specific effect according to a specific mode. In the effect display device EH, when the pre-variation cycle exists in the third variation game, the specific effect according to the normal mode is executed even during the execution of the pre-variation cycle.

In the effect display device EH, when the reach formation timing arrives at the time point T4 after the start of the main variation cycle in the third variation game, a specific reach (7 symbol reach) is formed, and then via the N reach effect. SP reach production is executed. After that, in the effect display device EH, when a predetermined timing arrives at the time point T5, the jackpot symbol combination or the missed symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the confirmed stop is displayed to end the effect game. ..

In the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed across the target variable game and the variable game that is already held at the time when the target variable game is held. That is, the specific effect can be executed in at least a part of the execution period of one or a plurality of variable games executed before the target variable game (in the example of the present embodiment, the entire period). .. In the effect display device EH, the specific effect and the effect game are executed in the above-mentioned flow. In the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed, the probability that the specific reach is formed in the target variable game is different from the case where the specific effect is not executed. Therefore, in one example of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the expectation that the specific reach is formed depending on whether or not the specific effect appears. In particular, in one example of the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed, the probability that the specific reach is formed in the target variable game is higher than when the specific effect is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that a specific reach will be formed when the specific effect is executed. The specific reach has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach. Further, the specific reach can recognize that if the jackpot is connected to the jackpot through the reach effect, the jackpot A, which is highly profitable for the player, will be determined. Therefore, in one example of the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player who expects a big hit at least from the appearance of the specific effect to the arrival of the reach formation timing in the target variation game.

FIG. 10 shows a situation in which the power is cut off during the execution of the second variable game in the same situation as in FIG.
In the effect display device EH, when the predetermined variable game that was being executed ends, the first variable game out of the three pending variable games is started at the subsequent time point T1. During the execution of the first variable game, the effect display device EH executes a specific effect according to a normal mode. In the effect display device EH, when the first variable game is completed, the second variable game that has been suspended is started at the subsequent time point T2. During the execution of the second variable game, the effect display device EH starts a specific effect according to the normal mode.

Here, it is assumed that the power supply is cut off at the time point T2a while the second variable game is being executed and the specific effect is being executed. In this case, the effect display device EH stops its operation when the power is cut off, and all the images are hidden. After that, at the time point T2b, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 45 turned off, the main control CPU 41 returns based on the backed up game information, and the power recovery designation command is output to the sub board 50. Will be done. As a result, the effect display device EH displays a power recovery screen including a predetermined background image and a power recovery symbol combination. At the time point T2b, the effect display device EH displays the power recovery symbol combination in the state of temporary stop display. Then, at the time point T2c, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation end command in the second fluctuation game, the effect display device EH displays the confirmed stop display of the power recovery symbol combination that was in the temporary stop display state. The sub-control CPU 51 has a power recovery screen (including a power recovery symbol combination) on the effect display device EH from when the power is turned on at the time point T2b until the change start command in the third change game is input at the time point T3. Leaves displayed.

As shown as "special variation" in the figure, the main control CPU 41 controls the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b so as to execute the continuation of the second special game from the time point T2b to the time point T2c. Further, it can be said that the special variation in the effect display device EH is executed as a temporary stop display of the power recovery symbol combination. Then, at the time point T2c, when the remaining time of the fluctuation time of the second fluctuation game becomes 0, the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b display the special symbol determined before the power is turned off while the effect is fixed. On the display device EH, the power recovery symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed.

In one example of this embodiment, the stored contents of the sub-control RWM53 are not backed up. Therefore, at the time point T2b, the execution flag and the target identification counter stored in the sub-control RWM53 are in the erased (initialized) state. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, the specific effect is not executed not only in the remaining time of the second variable game but also in the third variable game. Here, since the third variable game is any of the variable patterns MP18 and MP19, the specific reach is always determined as the reach even after the power is cut off. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, when the reach formation timing arrives at the time point T4 after the start of the main variation cycle in the third variation game, a specific reach is formed, and then the SP via the N reach effect. Reach production is executed. After that, in the effect display device EH, when a predetermined timing arrives at the time point T5, the jackpot symbol combination or the missed symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect game is ended.

In the normal state, even if the fluctuation pattern in the third fluctuation game is not a specific fluctuation pattern but a normal fluctuation pattern, the probability of determining the specific reach is irrespective of whether or not the specific effect is executed. , Is constant. Similarly, in an advantageous state, the probability of determining a specific reach is 100% regardless of whether or not a specific effect is executed if it is a specific variation pattern, and whether or not a specific effect is executed even if it is a normal variation pattern. It is constant regardless of. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of reaching the specific reach in the target variable game is that the power cutoff occurs and the specific effect ends in the middle, and the power cutoff does not occur and the specific effect does not end in the middle. It is the same probability as when.

The relationship between the ratio of 7 symbols among the production symbols and the specific reach expectation (the ratio of establishment of the specific reach) will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, in the example of the present embodiment, the number of effect symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the effect game is 9 for each symbol string, which is an example of the first symbol [7]. ] Is one for each symbol row. Therefore, the ratio obtained by dividing the number of [7] by the number of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as the specific symbol ratio) is 1/9 (about 11%). In one example of the present embodiment, the ratio when the specific reach is formed in the target variable game (hereinafter referred to as the establishment ratio) among the cases where the specific effect appears is in the normal state (low ball entry rate state). If there is, it is 20% to 60%, and if it is in an advantageous state (high ball entry rate state), it is 100%. That is, in the present embodiment, the "symbol ratio" of the seven symbols and the "establishment ratio" of the specific reach are different.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, in the target variable game, the specific reach having a high jackpot expectation, which is an example of the advantage expectation regarding the advantage, is whether or not the specific production is terminated in the middle due to the power failure. It can occur with the same probability regardless. That is, the specific reach appears with the probability expected from the specific effect that the player saw before the power outage occurred, even if the specific effect ends in the middle. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the specific production ends due to the power failure, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(1-2) In the present embodiment, the probability that the special effect is executed is that a specific reach is formed or a normal reach is formed even if the same SP reach effect, which is an example of the specific reach effect, is executed. It depends on what is done. For this reason, the degree of attention to the symbol that is stopped and displayed is increased. That is, the player also pays attention to whether or not the special effect is executed in the situation where the specific effect is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the specific reach is formed can occur with the same probability regardless of whether or not the specific effect is terminated in the middle due to the power failure. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the loss of anticipation for the special effect even if the specific effect ends in the middle due to the power failure.

(1-3) According to the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variable game (final variable game) differs depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a unique variable game according to the gaming state.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, it is difficult to recall the probability that a specific reach is formed through a specific effect from the ratio of 7 symbols (specific symbol ratio) to a plurality of types of effect symbols. Therefore, it is possible to easily pay the player's attention to the probability that the specific reach is formed in relation to the execution of the specific effect.

(1-5) According to the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variation game differs depending on whether or not the re-variation of the effect symbol (pseudo-continuous effect) is included. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by paying attention to whether or not the target variation game includes the re-variation of the effect pattern.

(1-6) According to the present embodiment, when the power is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle, the first stop state is set in the final variable game and the variable game before the final round. The probabilities are different. Therefore, it is possible to provide a variable game with changes up to the final variable game and improve the interest of the player.

More specifically, when the specific effect is executed, the variable game executed before the target variable game has the variation pattern MP11 (usually out of alignment). Therefore, after the situation where the specific reach is not formed, the target variable game can be reached and the specific reach can be formed, so that the development of the variable game can be changed.

(1-8) According to the present embodiment, when a power cut occurs during the execution of the variable game and the power is turned on and the game returns to the middle of the variable game, the effect determined before the power cut occurs. Regardless of the type of symbol or the presence or absence of reach, the predetermined power recovery symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop display. Therefore, it is possible to unify the display when the power is turned on and give the player a sense of security that the normal return has occurred.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, duplicate description will be omitted or simplified by assigning the same reference numerals to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described.

In the first embodiment, the specific effect is executed on the condition that all of the variable games held before the target variable game have the variable pattern MP11 (usually out of alignment). On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the specific effect is configured to be feasible even when the variable game, which is an out-of-reach variation pattern with reach, is on hold.

In the first effect processing, the sub-control CPU 51 is not executing the specific effect, and the variable game pending before the newly reserved variable game does not include the variable game of the jackpot variation pattern. , The first effect lottery and the second effect lottery are executed even if the variation game which is the out-of-reach variation pattern with reach is included. Then, during the execution of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 51 always determines the normal reach as the reach in the variable game held before the target variable game, regardless of whether it is the specific variable pattern or the normal variable pattern. On the other hand, while the specific effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the specific reach or the normal reach depending on which of the specific variation pattern and the normal variation pattern, as described in the first embodiment. As described above, in the example of the present embodiment, the probability of forming the specific reach differs depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same. In other words, even with a specific fluctuation pattern, the formation of a specific reach may be regulated (restricted).

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
For example, in the situation shown in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern of the second fluctuation game during the execution of the specific effect is the fluctuation pattern MP14, which is one of the specific fluctuation patterns. In this case, since the specific effect is being executed, the formation of the specific reach is restricted in the second variable game, and the normal reach is formed. On the other hand, in this specific example, if it is assumed that the specific effect is not being executed, the variation pattern of the second variation game is the variation pattern MP14, so that the specific reach is formed in the second variation game. ..

In the above-mentioned specific example, it is further assumed that the power supply is cut off during the execution of the first variable game during the execution of the specific effect, and the specific effect is terminated in the middle. In this case, even if the power is turned on, the stored contents (execution flag) of the sub-control RWM53 are not backed up, so that the specific effect is not being executed. As a result, in the second variation game, a specific reach can be formed based on the variation pattern MP14 as the specific variation pattern. That is, in one example of the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the variable game before the target variable game (the final variable game) is when the power is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle. , The power supply may not be cut off, and it may be different from when the specific effect does not end in the middle.

In one example of the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variable game is the same as in the first embodiment, when the power supply is cut off and the specific effect is completed, and the power supply is not cut off. , The probability is the same as when the specific effect ends. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed when a power failure occurs and a specific effect ends in the middle differs between the target variable game and the variable game before the target variable game. .. In addition, regarding this embodiment, when the power is cut off during the execution of the specific effect and during the execution of the variable game held before the target variable game, in the variable game after the return, after the power is turned on. , Even if the normal reach is determined, the power recovery symbol combination will be displayed as a fixed stop.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in a variable game prior to the target variable game may differ depending on whether or not the specific effect ends in the middle due to a power failure. Therefore, it is suppressed that the development of the variable game becomes uniform after the power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

(2-2) According to the present embodiment, when a reach is formed in a variable game prior to the target variable game, the reach is always a normal reach. That is, since the variable game before the target variable game does not reach a specific reach, the unity as a specific effect can be enhanced.

(Third Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the first embodiment and the first embodiment are controlled in that the jackpot expectation of the specific reach can be different between the normal state (low ball entry rate state) and the advantageous state (high ball entry rate state). It is different from the second embodiment.

Specifically, in each variation processing, the main control CPU 41 increases the determination ratio of the specific variation pattern in the case of a big hit as compared with the case in the advantageous state and the normal state. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to have a lower determination ratio of the specific fluctuation pattern when it is out of alignment than when it is in an advantageous state or in a normal state. In one example of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation when a specific reach is formed differs between the normal state and the advantageous state.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(3-1) According to the present embodiment, even if the specific reach is an example of the first stopped state, the expected degree of big hit differs depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to change the player's expectation for a specific reach according to the game state.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second embodiment, the normal reach is always determined regardless of whether the specific fluctuation pattern or the normal fluctuation pattern is used as the reach in the fluctuation game held before the target fluctuation game, but the reach is not limited to this. Regardless of whether it is a specific fluctuation pattern or a normal fluctuation pattern, the configuration may be such that the specific reach is always determined. Specifically, during the execution of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 51 always determines the specific reach as the reach in the variable game held before the target variable game, regardless of whether it is the specific variable pattern or the normal variable pattern. do. On the other hand, while the specific effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine an effect symbol that forms a reach according to whether it is a specific variation pattern or a normal variation pattern. That is, in this modified example, the probability of forming a specific reach differs depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same. In other words, the formation of normal reach is regulated (restricted) even in the normal fluctuation pattern.

According to this modified example, since a specific reach can be formed even in a variable game prior to the target variable game, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific effect continues even if the specific reach does not result in a big hit. Regarding this modified example, if the power is cut off while the specific effect is being executed and the variable game that has been held before the target variable game is being executed, even if the specific reach is determined. After the power is turned on, the power recovery symbol combination will be displayed as a fixed stop.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed in all the gaming states, but the specific effect is not limited to this, and some of the normal state, the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state can be arbitrarily selected. It may be configured to be executed only in the gaming state.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect in the normal state has a specific reach expectation of less than 100%, but the specific reach expectation is not limited to this, and the specific reach expectation is 100% in both the normal state and the advantageous state. May be good. In the present embodiment, the specific effect in the advantageous state has a specific reach expectation of 100%, but the specific reach is not limited to this, and even if the specific reach expectation is less than 100% in both the normal state and the advantageous state. good. In the present embodiment, the specific reach expectation of the specific effect (the expectation of the specific reach in the target variation game) is higher when in the advantageous state than in the normal state, but even if they are the same. Well, it may be higher under normal conditions.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect is different from the mode when it is the main fluctuation cycle of the specific fluctuation game and the mode when it is not, but it is not limited to this, and it is executed in the same mode. May be good. For example, the specific effect may always be executed in the same mode, or may have a plurality of effect modes such as giving a story, and the effect mode may be changed stepwise for each variable game or variable cycle. According to this modification example, it is difficult to grasp whether or not the main fluctuation cycle in the target fluctuation game has been reached from the production mode of the specific effect.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed in a mode of displaying the specific images Gt1 and Gt2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined moving image may be displayed in a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, a predetermined combination of symbols). [556]) may be displayed.

-In the present embodiment, the power recovery symbol combination included in the power recovery screen is in the state of temporary stop display when it is restored during the execution of the variable game, but it is not limited to this, and it is in the state of fixed stop display. It may be displayed.

-In the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the execution of the variable game and the power is turned on to return to the execution of the variable game, the power recovery symbol combination is displayed from the time when the power is turned on (when the variable game is restarted). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be used in which a predetermined screen (hereinafter referred to as a power recovery notification screen) is displayed as a power recovery notification in the effect display device EH, and then the power recovery symbol combination is displayed. In this modification, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the power recovery notification screen when the power recovery designation command is input, and displays the power recovery symbol combination when the display time of the power recovery notification screen elapses. If the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command before the display time of the power recovery notification screen elapses, the power recovery symbol combination is once displayed, then the fluctuation display is started, and the effect game is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 may end the display of the power recovery notification screen, or may continue the display until the display time elapses. The display time of the power recovery notification screen may be the same as the time of the power recovery notification on the decorative lamp LA and the power recovery notification on the speaker SP, and may be longer or shorter.

-In the present embodiment, a specific reach is always formed when the specific fluctuation pattern is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the specific fluctuation pattern is used, the effect pattern that forms the reach is determined by a predetermined lottery. You may. In this modified example, the sub-control CPU 51 is newly started after the power is turned on regardless of whether the power is turned off during the execution of the specific effect or the power is not turned off during the execution of the specific effect. For the target variable game, it is advisable to determine 7 symbols with the same probability. In this modified example, as in the present embodiment, even if the specific effect is terminated due to the power failure, the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

-In the present embodiment, the first stopped state and the second stopped state are the reach state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a temporary jackpot symbol combination may be stopped and displayed. In this case, in the effect game, it is preferable to perform an effect (so-called re-lottery effect) in which the temporary jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, then the effect symbol is revariated, and the final jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol combination with even-numbered symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed as the provisional symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination with odd-numbered symbols other than even-numbered symbols, [7], or [7] is finally changed after re-variation. Display the stop display. For example, when the jackpot symbol combination with odd-numbered symbols other than [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed as the provisional symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination with odd-numbered symbols other than [7] or [7] is finally changed after re-variation. Stop display. Then, in this modified example, it is preferable to increase the expectation that the jackpot symbol combination by [7] will be finally stopped and displayed after the re-variation in the order of odd-numbered symbols other than even-numbered symbols <[7]. Further, in the present modification example, it is preferable that the specific effect is an effect with a high expectation that a reach by an odd numbered symbol other than [7] or [7] is formed when the specific effect is executed, as compared with the case where the specific effect is not executed. ..

-In the present embodiment, the first gaming state is the normal state and the second gaming state is the advantageous state, but not limited to this, the first gaming state is the advantageous state and the second gaming state is the normal state. However, one or both of the first gaming state and the second gaming state may be in yet another gaming state.

-In the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variation game during the normal state differs depending on the number of variation cycles constituting the pseudo continuous effect, but is not limited to this, and any variation. The number of cycles may be the same.

-In the present embodiment, the probability that a specific reach is formed in the target variation game during the advantageous state is the same regardless of the number of variation cycles constituting the pseudo continuous effect. Not limited to this, it may be different depending on the number of variable cycles. For example, the probability that a specific reach will be formed in a target fluctuation game is 30% when the number of fluctuation cycles is none (1 time), 35% when it is 2 times, 40% when it is 3 times, and 4 times. At this time, it may be increased as the number of fluctuation cycles increases with a high probability as compared with the normal state, such as 70%. For example, the probability that a specific reach will be formed in a target fluctuation game is 10% when the number of fluctuation cycles is none (1 time), 15% when it is 2 times, 20% when it is 3 times, and 4 times. At this time, the probability may be low as compared with the normal state, such as 50%, and the probability may be increased as the number of fluctuation cycles increases.

-In the present embodiment, the degree of advantage expectation of the seven symbols is the same in the normal state and the advantage state, but the degree of advantage expectation is not limited to this, and the degree of advantage expectation may be different. For example, in the order of normal state <advantageous state, the advantage expectation of the seven symbols may be higher or the advantage expectation may be lower.

-In the present embodiment, the advantage (profit) recognizable as the degree of expectation of advantage is the same in the normal state and the advantageous state, but the advantage is not limited to this, and the advantage may be different. For example, in the normal state, the jackpot expectation, the probability variation expectation, and the 10R expectation may be recognizable as the advantageous expectation, and the jackpot expectation may be recognizable in the normal state. In this modified example, the degree of advantage expectation of the first symbol (7 symbols as an example) is preferably the highest among the directed symbols.

-In the present embodiment, the profit given when the jackpot symbol combination is the first symbol (7 symbols as an example) is the same in the normal state and the advantageous state, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to the normal state. And the advantageous state may be different. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the profit that can be given when the big hit symbol combination is the first symbol is the big hit A regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, for example, in the first special game, one of the special symbols ZB and ZC can be won, and in the second special game, one of the special symbols ZA and ZC can be won. The profit that can be given when is the first symbol may be a jackpot B in a normal state and a jackpot A in an advantageous state. In this modified example, it is preferable that the jackpot symbol combination consisting of the first symbol (7 symbols as an example) is given the most advantageous jackpot among the directed symbols regardless of the gaming state.

-In the present embodiment, the plurality of effect symbols constituting each symbol string are the same in the normal state and the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part or all of the effect symbols constituting each symbol string are not limited to this. The normal state and the advantageous state may be different. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of types of symbol rows. In this modified example, the advantageous expectation degree of each effect symbol constituting the first type symbol string may be the same as or different from the advantageous expectation degree of each effect symbol constituting the second type symbol string. May be good. Further, the probability that a specific reach is formed may be different depending on the type of the symbol string, and the probability that a normal reach is formed may be different.

-In the present embodiment, the first symbol is one in each symbol row, but the number is not limited to this, and two or more may be used. Further, the effect symbol set as the first symbol is not limited to one type, but may be two or more types, and may be a symbol different from the seven symbols.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed by the effect display device EH that executes the effect game, but the specific effect is not limited to this, and may be executed by a dedicated display device different from the effect display device EH. Further, the specific effect may be executed as a sound effect in the speaker SP or as a light emission effect in the decorative lamp LA among the effect device group ES, and the display effect, the sound effect, and the light emission effect are combined. It may be executed as a production. Further, the specific effect may be executed as a movable body effect by a movable body so as to perform a predetermined operation (displacement), or in combination. Further, in the specific effect, even if the display content in the effect display device EH is the same, when the sound pattern in the speaker SP is the first sound pattern, the target variable game is compared with the case where the sound pattern is the second sound pattern. The specific reach expectation may be high. The specific effect is specified in the target variation game when the light emission pattern in the decorative lamp LA is the first light emission pattern, as compared with the case where the light emission pattern is the second light emission pattern, even if the display contents in the effect display device EH are the same. The reach expectation may be high.

-In the present embodiment, the effect content (effect mode) of the specific effect is one type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of effect content may be provided. In this modified example, it is preferable that the specific reach expectation in the target variable game is higher in the order of the first effect content <second effect content.

-In the present embodiment, the special game and the production game can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that only the special game is executed. In this case, the effect display device EH may display the effect symbol by replacing it with a special symbol.

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification that gives a high probability state until the next big hit game, a specification that gives a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (so-called fall machine). Alternatively, a specification (so-called ST machine) that grants a high-probability state until the end of the specified number of variable games can be adopted. Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications in which the specifications of the falling machine and the specifications of the V probability variable machine are mixed.

-In the present embodiment, as a winning lottery for a special symbol, a small winning lottery may be performed in addition to the big winning lottery. If a small hit is won in the winning lottery, a small hit game (winning game) will be awarded after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) of winning a small hit per unit time or the small hit game is given per unit time as compared with a normal game state (for example, a low probability low ball entry rate state). It may be configured to be controllable to a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) to be performed is improved.

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, specifications classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type", may be adopted. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball in the mouth.

-In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41, the main control ROM 42, the main control RWM 43, and the random number generation circuit 44 may be configured on one chip.
-In the present embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

In the present embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP are provided separately from the sub-board 50. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 41 and the sub control CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Further, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(1) In the final round of the variable game, the probability of being in the first stopped state may be different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

(2) The ratio obtained by dividing the number of the first symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the predetermined variable game among the variable games by the number of symbols that can be displayed in the predetermined variable game, and the above. It may be different from the ratio of the first stop state in the final variable game.

(3) The variable game may include re-variation of the symbol that has been stopped and displayed, and the higher the number of re-variations of the symbol included in one variable game, the higher the degree of advantage expectation, and the final round. The probability of the first stop state in the variable game may differ depending on whether the number of re-variations of the symbol included in the final round of the variable game is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times and less than the predetermined number of times.

(4) When the power is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle, the probability of the first stop state is the variable game of the final round and the variable game before the final round of the variable game. It should be different in.

(5) The effect executing means is an effect display device, and may be used in combination with the game display means.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 40 ... Main board, 41 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub board, 51 ... Sub control CPU, EH ... Production display device, ES ... Production device group.

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A game display means that can display a variable game that displays multiple types of symbols in a variable manner,
A game control means for controlling the game display means and
Preliminary judgment means to determine the fluctuation contents in advance for the pending fluctuation 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 plurality of types of symbols include a first symbol and a second symbol, and when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game, the second symbol is displayed in the variable game. It is possible to recognize that the degree of expectation of advantage, which is the degree of expectation regarding advantage, is higher than that of the second stop state in which the symbol is displayed as stopped.
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect, and it is determined whether the specific effect can be executed based on the determination result of the prior determination means, and the specific effect is determined by the prior determination means. When the variable game targeted for judgment is the final variable game, at least a part of the execution period of one or multiple variable games executed before the final variable game. Feasible and
In the final round of the variable game, the probability of the first stop state is when the power supply is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle, and when the power supply is not cut off and the specific effect does not end in the middle. A gaming machine characterized by having the same probability as. In the variable game prior to the final round of the variable game, the probability of the first stop state is that when the power is cut off and the specific effect ends in the middle, and when the power is cut off, the specific effect is not generated. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which may differ from the case where is not terminated in the middle. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the advantage expectation degree differs between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. The first stopped state is a reach state formed by the first symbol.
The second stopped state is a reach state formed by the second symbol.
The effect executing means can execute the same specific reach effect regardless of whether the first stop state is reached or the second stop state is reached.
In the effect executing means, the special effect can be executed when the specific reach effect is being executed, and the probability that the special effect is executed is when the first stop state is reached and the second stop. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which differs depending on the state.

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