JP2022049934A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, the execution of a second special game can be reserved when a game ball enters a second start port. A game state of the Pachinko game machine includes a low base state and a high base state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second start port is increased as compared with that in the low base state. A sub-control CPU can control to execute a ball entry promotion performance that promotes the entry of the game ball into the second start port during the high base state. When a specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion performance, the sub-control CPU changes the performance mode of the ball entry promotion performance when the second special game of the upper limit number or more is not reserved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, various effects have been executed in pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines. Then, among such gaming machines, there is one that improves the interest in the game by executing an effect of notifying the player of information regarding the launch of the gaming ball (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the gaming area in which the launching of the gaming ball is recommended is notified to the player by notifying the appropriate firing intensity of the gaming ball.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-240339

However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is expected that the interest in the game will be improved by further devising the effect of notifying the player of the information regarding the launch of the gaming ball.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems can hold the execution of the variable game and can open and close the pending game that can start the variable game when the start condition is satisfied. It is possible to control to give a ball entry rate improved state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the specific ball entry means is improved as compared with the specific ball entry means having the member and the non-ball entry rate improved state. A means for imparting a state of improving the ball entry rate, a hold control means capable of controlling to hold a specific variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry means, and an effect execution means capable of executing an effect. The effect control means includes an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and the effect control means promotes the entry of a game ball into the specific entry means while the ball entry rate is improved. It is possible to control to execute the above-mentioned ball entry promotion effect, and when the specified number or more of the specific variable games are not held at the time when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect of the ball entry promotion effect. The gist is to change the aspect.

With respect to the gaming machine, the ball entry promotion effect may be terminated with the end of the ball entry rate improved state.
Regarding the game machine, even during the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the launch of the game ball into the game area in which the specific ball entry means is arranged may be a specific period in which it is recommended. The effect control means can control to execute error notification when a game ball enters the specific ball entry means when the non-ball entry rate is improved and the specific period is not reached. It may be.

With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means is a detection means capable of detecting a gaming ball, which is different from the specific entry means, during at least a part of the period during which the non-entry rate is being improved. It may be possible to control the execution of a special launch promotion effect that encourages the launch of a pachinko ball to.

With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means does not execute the special launch promotion effect while the specific variable game is held, even when the ball entry rate improvement state ends. May be good.

The gaming machine is provided with a pre-determination means for preliminarily determining the variation content of the specific variable game on hold, and the effect control means is when the number of pending games of the specific variable game reaches the specified number. It may be possible to control to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the variation content of the specific variation game pending, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific entry means.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. The schematic diagram which shows the passage in the 1st prize-winning opening. An explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots. An explanatory diagram showing the types of small hits. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. An explanatory diagram showing the winning probability of a special winning lottery. (A) to (d) are schematic views showing the production mode of the ball entry promotion effect. The schematic diagram which shows the production mode of the preparation completion effect. The schematic diagram which shows the production mode of a special suggestion effect. The schematic diagram which shows the production mode of the left-handed notification effect. The schematic diagram which shows the notification mode of right-handed error notification. The flowchart which shows the 2nd ball entry process. A flowchart showing a specified time elapsed process. A flowchart showing the effect content determination process. A flowchart showing the left-handed notification effect start process. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of the effect when the ball entry promotion effect is executed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a gaming ball. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an audio output means for outputting audio. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) performed by outputting a sound such as a musical piece or a sound effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA that performs a light emitting effect using a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”). In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to an effect execution means capable of executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB so that the player can see it.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the special symbol described later. In the following description, the winning lottery for special symbols is abbreviated as "special winning lottery". Further, the winning lottery of the first special symbol is abbreviated as "the first special winning lottery", and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is abbreviated as "the second special winning lottery". Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the special hit lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the special hit lottery, the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the small hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special reserved number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is "4", and the maximum value of the second special reservation number is "1".

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later. In the following description, the winning lottery for ordinary symbols is abbreviated as "ordinary winning lottery". In addition, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f 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 execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as "ordinary pending number". In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the normal number of reservations is "2". The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit of the number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ball entry port 14 as a starting port that is open to the game area YBa. The first entrance 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first ball entry port 14 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first entry opening 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second ball entry port 15 as a starting port that is open to the game area YBa. The second entrance 15 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second entry port 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which the game ball can enter the second entry port 15 (allowable state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second entry port 15 (regulated state). The first variable member 16 is provided as an opening / closing member that can be used. That is, in the present embodiment, the second ball entry port 15 corresponds to a specific ball entry means having an opening / closing member. The second ball entry port 15 is opened when the first variable member 16 operates in the open state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second entrance 15, but it may be more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. In the following description, the fact that the first variable member 16 is in the open state may be indicated as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened", and that the first variable member 16 is in the closed state is "the first". 2 The entrance 15 is closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 18 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first large winning opening 18 is on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa and is located above the second entry opening 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 18. The second variable member 19 is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 19 indicates that the first large winning opening 18 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 19 indicates that the first large winning opening 18 is opened. 18 will be closed. "

As shown in FIG. 3, a passage 26 through which a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 18 can pass is provided behind the first large winning opening 18. The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into the first passage 26a and the second passage 26b at the branch portion 27 downstream of the first large winning opening 18.

The branch portion 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (shown in FIG. 6). Has been done. The distribution shutter 28 operates so as to have a first state in which the game ball entered in the first large winning opening 18 is distributed to the first passage 26a and a second state in which the game ball is distributed to the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates (controls) in a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passage sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has passed (inflowed) through the first passage 26a. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 18 is opened in the small hit game, and the game ball is inserted into the first large winning opening 18 to pass through the first passage 26a. A game (so-called "two-kind game") is played. Then, in the character game, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, which becomes a big hit, and the big hit game is given. In the present embodiment, allocating the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 18 to either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b can be grasped as a winning lottery for the winning character. In this case, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 18 is distributed to the first passage 26a, which corresponds to winning a big hit in the winning lottery of the winning combination. In the following explanation, the big hit that is won in the winning lottery of the character may be referred to as "the winning of the character", and the big hit game that is given when the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the character is "the winning of the character". It may be indicated as "a big hit game based on". That is, the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine (so-called "1 type 2 type mixing machine") capable of giving a big hit game based on a symbol hit and a big hit game based on a character hit.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 20 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second big winning opening 20 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa, and is located in the lower left of the second winning opening 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second major winning opening 20 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 20. The third variable member 21 is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third solenoid SL3 (shown in FIG. 6) that operates the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, the opening state of the third variable member 21 indicates that the second large winning opening 20 is opened, and the closing of the third variable member 21 indicates that the second large winning opening 20 is closed. 20 will be closed. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 22 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The gate 22 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the first large winning opening 18. The gate 22 is always open so that the game ball can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 22. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ordinary winning opening 23 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first ordinary winning opening 23 is located in the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first ordinary winning opening 23 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ordinary winning sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first ordinary winning opening 23. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first ordinary prize sensor SE7, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second ordinary winning opening 24 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second ordinary winning opening 24 is located in the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second ordinary winning opening 24 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second ordinary winning sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second ordinary winning opening 24. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second ordinary winning sensor SE8, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 25. For example, the out port 25 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the first ball opening 14, the second ball opening 15, the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the first ordinary winning opening 23, and the second. The game ball that has not entered any of the normal winning openings 24 is discharged to the outside of the machine from the out opening 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of the game balls flowing down the game area YBa.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming balls as the routes through which the gaming balls flow down in the gaming region YBa. The path through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as the area where the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the out port 25 and an out port 25 that passes through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). There is a second path R2 leading to. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may be partially overlapped or may not be completely overlapped. In the following description, the 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 is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is referred to as the right region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player can hit the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a by operating the firing handle HD to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the first ball entry port 14 and the first ordinary winning opening 23 are arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a). Further, in the present embodiment, on the second path R2 (right region R2a), the second ball entry port 15, the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second ordinary winning opening are located. 24 is arranged. Therefore, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak, the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first entry opening 14 or the first normal winning opening 23. be. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger, the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second ball entry port 15, the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, There is a possibility of entering the gate 22 or the second ordinary winning opening 24.

In the following description, launching a game ball with a firing strength that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down on the first path R1 may be referred to as “left-handed”. Further, launching the game ball with a firing strength that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down on the second path R2 may be referred to as “right-handed”.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second entry port 15 is higher than that of the low base state. That is, in the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to the non-entry rate improved state, and the high base state corresponds to the non-entry rate improved state, and the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second entry port 15 is higher than that in the non-entry rate improved state. It corresponds to the improved state of the ball entry rate. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second entrance 15 increases and the game ball easily enters the second entrance 15. It becomes a game state. The high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the first opening time extension control may be performed in which the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than in the low base state. Further, as the opening time extension control, a second opening time extension control may be performed in which the opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal hit game is made longer than in the low base state. Further, both the first open time extension control and the second open time extension control may be performed. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 16 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

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

Next, the small hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The small hit game is started after the end of the special game in which the small hit symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol can be derived in the second special game executed when the game ball enters the second entry port 15, while the small hit symbol can be derived in the first entry opening 14. It is not derived in the first special game that is executed when the game ball enters. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is not given when the game ball enters the first entry port 14, while the small hit game is given when the game ball enters the second entry port 15. A winning game can be granted.

In the small hit game, the first large winning opening 18 is opened after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time) has elapsed. Then, in the small hit game, when the first small hit end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second small hit end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied, the first big winning opening 18 is closed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second variable member 19 operates in the open state when the opening time has elapsed in the small hit game, and the first small hit end condition or the second small hit end condition is satisfied. It operates in the closed state as an opportunity. After that, the small hit game is ended with the passage of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time).

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the term "big hit game" is intended to include both "big hit game based on symbol hit" and "big hit game based on character hit".

The jackpot game based on the symbol hit is started after the end of the special game in which the jackpot symbol is derived. On the other hand, the big hit game based on the bonus hit is started after the small hit game in which the game ball has passed through the first passage 26a. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time) has elapsed, a round game in which the second big winning opening 20 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second big winning opening 20 is opened so as to have a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 20 is opened at the start of the round game and closed at the end of the round game. That is, in the present embodiment, the third variable member 21 operates in the open state when the start of the round game is triggered, and operates in the closed state when the end of the round game is triggered. Then, the jackpot game is ended with the lapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time) after the final round game is completed.

Next, the types of hits (big hits and small hits) in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of jackpot symbols predetermined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into five groups of symbol ZA, symbol ZB, symbol Za, symbol Zb, and symbol Zc at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 60 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZA, and 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB. Further, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 50 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol Za, 20 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol Zb, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol Zc. Each is classified.

In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA", and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol ZB is referred to as "big hit ZB". Further, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is referred to as "big hit Za", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zb is referred to as "big hit Zb", and the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zc. The base jackpot is referred to as "big hit Zc".

In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and ZB in the present embodiment, eight times are set as the upper limit number of round games. Further, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 10 times. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zb and Zc, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to two. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, Zc, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time of each round game.

In the present embodiment, a high base state may be given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol hit. After the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, a high base state is given. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zc, the high base state is not given. Further, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, Za, Zb, there are cases where the high base state is given and cases where the high base state is not given. Specifically, when the gaming state when the jackpot ZB is won is the low base state, the high base state is not given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the jackpot ZB is won is the high base state, the high base state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is completed. Further, when the game state when the big hit Za and Zb are won is the low base state, the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit Za and Zb is completed. On the other hand, when the game state when the big hit Za and Zb are won is the high base state, the high base state is not given after the big hit game based on the big hit Za and Zb is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The types of small hit games are defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. The type of small hit symbol can also be grasped as the type of small hit.

In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol of the second special symbol includes a plurality of predetermined types of small hit symbols. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of symbol Zd, symbol Ze, and symbol Zf at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of small hit symbols of the second special symbol, 50 types of small hit symbols are assigned to symbol Zd, 20 types of small hit symbols are assigned to symbol Ze, and 30 types of small hit symbols are used. The symbols are classified into symbol Zf. In addition, in this embodiment, the small hit symbol is not included in the 1st special symbol. That is, in the present embodiment, the small hit symbol is not derived in the first special game. In the following description, the small hit based on the small hit symbol classified into the symbol Zd is classified into "small hit Zd", the small hit based on the small hit symbol classified into the symbol Ze is classified into "small hit Ze", and the small hit is classified into the symbol Zf. The small hit based on the small hit symbol is referred to as "small hit Zf".

In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a constant operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the distribution shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 18 can pass through the first passage 26a in the small hit game. In other words, in the small hit game of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. In particular, in the small hit game of the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a, it is sufficient to allow the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 18 and pass through the first passage 26a. During the time, the first big winning opening 18 is opened and the distribution shutter 28 operates in the first state. That is, when the small hit game is given in the present embodiment, if the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and the big hit game is given.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, it becomes a big hit (hit the accessory), and after the end of the small hit game, the game hits the accessory. A jackpot game based on is given. In the following description, in the small hit game based on the small hit Zd, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a may be referred to as "big hit game based on the small hit Zd". Further, in the small hit game based on the small hit Ze, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a may be referred to as "big hit game based on the small hit Ze". Then, in the small hit game based on the small hit Zf, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a may be referred to as "big hit game based on the small hit Zf". In the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the small hit is a big hit game based on the bonus hit.

In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the small hit Zd, nine times are set as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when the big hit game based on the small hit Zd is given, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small hit game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the big hit game based on the small hit are combined. It can be said that 10 round games are executed. Further, in the big hit game based on the small hit Ze and Zf, one is set as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when the big hit game based on the small hit Ze and Zf is given, the first big winning opening 18 in the small hit game is opened and the second big winning opening 20 in the big hit game based on the small hit is opened. In total, it can be said that two round games are executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a high base state may be given after the end of the big hit game based on the small hit. After the end of the big hit game based on the small hit Zd and Ze, there are cases where the high base state is given and cases where the high base state is not given. Specifically, when the gaming state when the small hit Zd, Ze is won is the low base state, the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the small hit Zd, Ze is completed. On the other hand, when the game state when the small hit Zd, Ze is won is the high base state, the high base state is not given after the end of the big hit game based on the small hit Zd, Ze. Further, after the end of the big hit game based on the small hit Zf, the high base state is not given.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game, the high base state is given until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the high base state includes a number of times end condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of special games are executed and a big hit game end condition that is satisfied when a big hit game is given. .. Further, the number-of-times end condition includes the first number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the first special game and the second special game are executed 10 times in total, and the number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the second special game is executed once. There is a condition for ending the second number of times. In other words, the number of operations, which is the upper limit of the number of times a high base state is given after the end of the jackpot game, includes the first number of operations in which the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game is 10 times, and the first operation number. 2 There is a second operation number in which the number of times the special game is executed is one. Then, the high base state is terminated when any of the first number of times end condition, the second number of times end condition, and the big hit game end condition is satisfied.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Specifically, in the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third columns (hereinafter referred to as temporarily stopped display), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol column. The combination of the effect symbols is derived by displaying the effect symbol with a certain low stop. In the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. Then, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game".

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

The main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main control CPU 41a) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 41b), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 41b). , Indicated as main control RWM41c).

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is fluctuation information that can specify the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the production content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a large hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives a jackpot symbol combination in the production game. The small hit fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives a small hit symbol combination in the production game. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game.

The main control RWM41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit (not shown) that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, and the main control RWM 41c are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

The main control CPU 41a includes a first start winning sensor SE1, a second start winning sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a specific passage sensor SE5, a gate sensor SE6, a first normal winning sensor SE7, and a second. It is connected to the normal winning sensor SE8. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1, the second solenoid SL2, the third solenoid SL3, and the fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first variable member 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second variable member 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third variable member 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to the effect by executing the program for sub-control. In the present embodiment, an example of a control means for performing various controls related to the effect is configured by the sub-control CPU 50a executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, movable body effect data used for the movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the effect control means is realized by controlling the effect display device 12 as the effect execution means by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14 (step S11). In step S11, the main control CPU 41a determines that the game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14 by inputting a detection signal from the first start winning sensor SE1. When a game ball enters the first ball entry port 14 (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 41a has a first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 41c less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Step S12). When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RWM41c and updates it (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display the updated first special hold display number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the game ball enters the first entry slot 14, and the entered game ball is subjected to the first start winning sensor SE1. When it is detected, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM41c (step S14). For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Further, the main control CPU 41a generates a hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

After that, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second entry port 15 (step S15). Further, the main control CPU 41a indicates that the game ball has not entered the first entry port 14 (step S11: NO) and the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S12: NO). Also, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second entry port 15. In step S15, the main control CPU 41a determines that the game ball has entered the second entry opening 15 by inputting a detection signal from the second start winning sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second entry port 15 (step S15: NO), the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second entry port 15 (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 41a has an upper limit number of the second special holding numbers stored in the main control RWM41c (the present embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not it is less than 1) (step S16). When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S16: NO), the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S16: YES), the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c and updates it (step S17). .. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display the updated second special hold display number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the game ball enters the second entry opening 15, and the entered game ball is subjected to the second start winning sensor SE2. When it is detected, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM41c (step S18). At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended. Further, the main control CPU 41a generates a hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c, and sets it in the output buffer.

After that, the main control CPU 41a generates a look-ahead command (preliminary determination command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the second special game for which the hold condition is satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer (step S19). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that is a big hit or a value that is a small hit in the winning lottery performed in the special symbol start processing described later. .. Further, the main control CPU 41a predetermines which special symbol is determined in the symbol lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later, the value of the acquired random number. Further, the main control CPU 41a predetermines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later, the value of the acquired random number. Then, the main control CPU 41a generates a look-ahead command based on the result of the preliminary determination. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

By executing the special symbol input process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can suspend the execution of the special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes a control for storing random number information for a special game in the special symbol input process, so that a specific game ball can be entered into the second entry port 15 as a trigger. A hold control means capable of controlling to hold the second special game as a variable game is realized. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes various pre-determinations in the special symbol input process, thereby realizing the pre-determination means for pre-determining the fluctuation content of the second special game pending.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the hit game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the hit 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 41a ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, whether the main control CPU 41a has a total special hold number of "1" or more, which is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM41c. Judge whether or not. If the total special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the total special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a starts a special game corresponding to the first stored random number information based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RWM41c. Perform processing so as to make it. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the random number information having the earliest storage order is the random number information for the first special game or the random number information for the second special game. Then, when the random number information having the earliest storage order is the random number information for the first special game, the main control CPU 41a determines that the start condition of the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. .. On the other hand, when the random number information having the earliest storage order is the random number information for the second special game, the main control CPU 41a determines that the start condition of the second special game is satisfied, and starts the second special game. Let me. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a of the game ball to the first entry port 14 or the second entry port 15 regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. According to the ball entry order, the special games are executed in the order in which the hold conditions are satisfied.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 41c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so that the updated first special hold display number is displayed. On the other hand, when starting the second special game, the main control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 41c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so that the updated second special hold display number is displayed.

Next, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RWM41c among the random number information for the special game. When the main control CPU 41a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 41a erases the random number information from the main control RWM41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a winning lottery (winning determination) using the value of the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. The winning lottery of the present embodiment includes a big hit lottery (big hit determination) and a small hit lottery (small hit determination).

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit lottery by determining whether or not the value of the hit random number matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41a performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a small hit lottery by determining whether or not the value of the hit random number matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a performs the small hit fluctuation process. In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined small hit symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is determined, the main control CPU 41a determines the small hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of small hit variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Then, if the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines the out-of-order variation pattern from a plurality of types of out-of-order variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

When the main control CPU 41a determines the fluctuation pattern, the special symbol start process ends. The big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be realized by one winning lottery. For example, in the hit lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value, or the loss determination value, depending on whether the value is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. , You may draw a lottery.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the winning lottery differs between the first special game and the second special game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the big hit is the same in the first special game and the second special game, but the probability of winning the small hit is different. For example, in the first special game, while the big hit is won with a probability of 1/300, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are distributed so as not to win the small hit. That is, in the first special game, it is configured so that there is a deviation with a probability of 299/300. On the other hand, in the second special game, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are distributed so that the big hit is won with a probability of 1/300 and the small hit is won with a probability of 299/300. That is, in the second special game, one of the big hit and the small hit is won, but it is configured so as not to be missed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a specifies a fluctuation pattern and sets information for instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 41a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. Set.

With the above control, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can start the pending special game when the start condition is satisfied.
Next, a small hit process for imparting a small hit game performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a performs a small hit process after the special game of small hits is completed.

In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a first generates information that can specify the start of the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a small hit start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the fourth solenoid SL4 so that the distribution shutter 28 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first special winning opening 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern when the opening time elapses. Further, the main control CPU 41a generates and outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) that can identify that the first large winning opening 18 has been opened with the opening of the first large winning opening 18. Set in the buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first special winning opening 18 is closed when the first small hit end condition or the second small hit end condition is satisfied. Then, when the first large winning opening 18 is closed, the main control CPU 41a ends the small hit game and generates information that can specify the end of the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a small hit end command) and outputs a buffer. Set to. At this time, if the operation of the distribution shutter 28 based on a certain operation pattern is not completed, the main control CPU 41a is so as to end the operation of the distribution shutter 28 with the end of the small hit game. Controls the solenoid SL4.

Next, a jackpot process for imparting a jackpot game performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a performs the jackpot process after the end of the jackpot special game. As a result, the main control CPU 41a grants a jackpot game based on a symbol hit when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery using random numbers. Further, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit process after the small hit game is completed when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small hit game. As a result, the main control CPU 41a imparts a big hit game based on the small hit when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small hit game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first generates information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so that the second special winning opening 20 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. Then, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so that the second large winning opening 20 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied. End the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a starts a round game, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game and sets it in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 41a ends the round game, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) and sets it in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit game, generates information that can specify the end of the big hit game (hereinafter, a big hit end command), and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the following processing to improve the ball entry rate, which can be controlled to give the ball entry rate improvement state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second entry port 15 is improved. The state giving means is realized.

The main control CPU 41a can control to change the game state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the type of the big hit and the game state when the big hit or the small hit is won.

For example, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is terminated, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state after the jackpot game is completed. When the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is terminated and the gaming state when the jackpot ZB is won is the low base state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the low base state after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is terminated and the gaming state when the jackpot ZB is won is the high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the high base state after the jackpot game is completed. do. When the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za, Zb is terminated and the gaming state when the jackpot Za, Zb is won is the low base state, the main control CPU 41a is set to the high base state after the jackpot game is completed. Control. On the other hand, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za, Zb is terminated and the gaming state when the jackpot Za, Zb is won is the high base state, the main control CPU 41a is low after the jackpot game is completed. Control to the base state. When the jackpot game based on the jackpot Zc is terminated, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the case of ending the big hit game based on the small hit Zd, Ze, when the game state when the small hit Zd, Ze is won is the low base state, the main control CPU 41a is after the end of the big hit game. Control to a high base state. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the small hit Zd, Ze is terminated and the game state when the small hit Zd, Ze is won is the high base state, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit game. It will be controlled to a low base state later. When ending the big hit game based on the small hit Zf, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state after the big hit game is finished.

When the game state is controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control the game state to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a high-base command that can specify control to the high-base state and sets it in the output buffer. Further, when the game state is controlled to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RWM41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a low base command that can be specified to control to the low base state, and sets it in the output buffer.

Then, after controlling the game state to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a is low when any of the end conditions of the first number of times end condition, the second number of times end condition, and the big hit game end condition is satisfied. Control to the base state.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a sets the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM41c to 1 when the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 and the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number. The normal hold display unit 13f is controlled so as to add and update and display the updated normal hold number. After that, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a is mainly when the normal hit game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, and the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM41c is 1 or more. The normal hold number stored in the control RWM41c is subtracted by 1 and updated. Further, at this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display unit 13f so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RWM41c, and performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit lottery by determining whether or not the value of the normal hit random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values according to the current gaming state. For example, in the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is distributed for each game state so that the normal hit can be won in the high base state, while the normal hit is not won in the low base state.

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, when the main control CPU 41a is in the high base state, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game (or determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game) as compared with the case of the low base state. It may be easy to do).

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 13 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 41a generates a control command that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started, and sets the control command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the normal hit game ends, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 so as to open the second entry port 15 in the opening mode defined in the normal symbol (type of normal hit), thereby performing the normal hit game. Occurs. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to the open state in the normal hit game.

Further, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes in addition to the processes described above. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from each of the sensors SE1 to SE8, the main control CPU 41a generates a control command indicating that the detection signal has been input and sets the control command in the output buffer. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the first start winning sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a issues a first ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14. Generate and set in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the second start winning sensor SE2, the main control CPU 41a issues a second ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the second ball entry port 15. Generate and set in the output buffer.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 will be described based on the sub-control program. When the sub control CPU 50a inputs a control signal from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
When the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command.

When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. As a result, in the production game of the present embodiment, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit determination, the big hit display result is derived. Further, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol. As a result, in the production game of the present embodiment, when it is determined as a small hit in the hit determination, the small hit display result is derived. Then, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol sequence. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the production game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to variablely display the three rows of effect symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects whose execution is determined. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol string when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, and the input of the all symbol stop command triggers the input of the effect symbols of each symbol sequence. The effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 50a may display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence as a fixed stop display, triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the command to stop all the symbols. In this case, the command to stop all symbols may be omitted.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the production game may not be executed during the execution of the special game.
Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a high-base command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating that it is in the high-base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RWM50c. Further, when the sub control CPU 50a inputs a low base command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating that it is in the low base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RWM50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, as an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is an entry promotion effect that encourages the entry of the game ball into the second entry port 15. In the ball entry promotion effect of the present embodiment, an image prompting the game ball to enter the second ball entry port 15 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The "image" referred to here includes a so-called "moving image".

The ball entry promotion effect of the present embodiment is executed when the game state is controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, the ball entry promotion effect is executed in an effect mode according to the situation of the game.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the ball entry promotion effect is when the second special hold number is "0" and the specified time has not elapsed since the control to the high base state. , Is executed in the first effect mode. In the present embodiment, the first effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is to hold the second special game by inserting the game ball into the first character image 100 imitating a predetermined character and the second ball entry port 15. This is an effect mode in which the first ball entry promotion image 110 that prompts the condition to be satisfied is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first ball entry promotion image 110 is a first character string image 111 that imitates the character string of "save hold!", And a design of the second ball entry port 15 and its surroundings in the game board YB. The first board surface image 112 imitating the above, and the first arrow image 113 imitating the arrow toward the second entry port 15 are included.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the ball entry promotion effect is a case where the second special hold number is "1", and a specified time has elapsed since the ball was controlled to the high base state. If not, it is executed in the second effect mode. In the second embodiment of the ball entry promotion effect, the first character image 100 and the second ball entry promotion image 120 that encourages the game ball to enter the second ball entry port 15 are displayed. It is an effect mode to be performed. In the present embodiment, the second ball entry promotion image 120 is a second character string image 121 that imitates the character string of "insert more balls!", And a design of the second ball entry port 15 and its surroundings in the game board YB. The second board surface image 122 imitating the above, and the second arrow image 123 imitating the arrow toward the second entry port 15 are included. In this embodiment, the first board image 112 and the second board image 122 are the same images. Further, in the present embodiment, the first arrow image 113 and the second arrow image 123 are images having the same shape but different colors.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the ball entry promotion effect is when the second special hold number is "0" and when the specified time has elapsed after being controlled to the high base state. , Is executed in the third effect mode. In the third aspect of the ball entry promotion effect in the present embodiment, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied by inserting the game ball into the first character image 100 and the second ball entry port 15. This is an effect mode in which the third ball entry promotion image 130 and the prompting third ball entry promotion image 130 are displayed. In the present embodiment, the third ball entry promotion image 130 is a third character string image 131 that imitates the character string of "save hold!", And a design of the second ball entry port 15 and its surroundings in the game board YB. The third board image 132 imitating the above, and the third arrow image 133 imitating the arrow toward the second entry port 15 are included. In this embodiment, the first ball entry promotion image 110 and the third ball entry promotion image 130 are images having different sizes. Specifically, the third ball entry promotion image 130 is an enlarged image of the first ball entry promotion image 110. Specifically, of the third ball entry promotion image 130, the third character string image 131 is an image in which the first character string image 111 is enlarged, and the third board image 132 is an image in which the first board image 112 is enlarged. It is an image, and the third arrow image 133 is an image in which the first arrow image 113 is enlarged.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the ball entry promotion effect is when the second special hold number is "1" and when the specified time has elapsed after being controlled to the high base state. , Is executed in the fourth effect mode. In the fourth aspect of the ball entry promotion effect in the present embodiment, the game ball is launched into the right side region R2a in which the second character image 101 imitating a predetermined character and the second ball entry port 15 are arranged. This is an effect mode in which the right-handed image 200 that prompts the user to do so is displayed. In the present embodiment, the second character image 101 includes an image imitating a predetermined character and an image imitating a character string of "Ikuzo!". Further, the right-handed image 200 includes an image imitating a character string of "aiming at the right" and an image imitating an arrow pointing to the right.

Then, in the present embodiment, the ball entry promotion effect is terminated when a specific time longer than the specified time has elapsed after being controlled to the high base state.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a battle effect when the high base state is in progress and the second special game is being executed. Specifically, the battle effect of the present embodiment is executed during the period during which the ball entry promotion effect is not executed during the period during which the high base state is in progress and the second special game is being executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the second special game is started during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect, the battle effect is started after the end of the ball entry promotion effect. Then, the battle production of the present embodiment ends with the end of the second special game.

The battle effect of the present embodiment is an effect in which the content of the effect is branched according to the type of the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game. Specifically, the production content of the battle effect of the present embodiment includes the production content of "victory" in which the predetermined character wins the battle and the production content of "defeat" in which the predetermined character loses the battle. Then, when the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game is any of the big hit Za, Zb, the small hit Zd, and Ze, the battle effect is either "victory" or "defeat". Branch to the content. Then, when the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game is either a big hit Zc or a small hit Zf, or when the second special game is not reserved, the battle effect is "defeat". Branch to any of the production contents. As described above, in the second special game of the present embodiment, either the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived, and the out-of-order symbol is not derived.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a special jackpot game effect after the battle effect is completed. Specifically, the special jackpot game effect is started when the second special hold number is "1" and the battle effect is completed. The special jackpot game effect is executed across the hit game given after the end of the battle effect, the second special game executed after that, and the hit game given after the end of the second special game. .. In the following description, the winning game given after the end of the battle effect may be referred to as "the first big hit game". Further, the second special game executed after the end of the first big hit game may be referred to as "the second special game between the big hit game productions". Further, the winning game given after the end of the second special game between the big hit game effects may be referred to as "the second big hit game". In the present embodiment, the "first big hit game" and the "second big hit game" include a small hit game for establishing the conditions for granting the big hit game based on the small hit, but for convenience of explanation, It is simply referred to as "the first big hit game" and "the second big hit game".

The special jackpot game effect of this embodiment is executed with different effect contents depending on the effect content of the battle effect executed immediately before and the type of the second special symbol derived in the second special game between the jackpot game effects. It is a production to be done. Specifically, the production content of the special jackpot game production of the present embodiment includes the production content of "blessing" to congratulate the victory of the predetermined character in the battle production executed immediately before. In addition, the production content of the special jackpot game production of the present embodiment includes the production content of "revival" in which a predetermined character defeated in the battle production executed immediately before is revived. Further, the production content of the special jackpot game production of the present embodiment includes the production content of "end" in which the predetermined character defeated in the battle production executed immediately before ends without being revived.

In the present embodiment, when the effect content of the battle effect executed immediately before is "victory", a special jackpot game effect is executed with the effect content of "blessing". In addition, the production content of the battle effect executed immediately before is "defeat", and the second special symbol derived in the second special game between the big hit game productions is either big hit Za, Zb, small hit Zd, or Ze. In that case, a special jackpot game production is executed with the production content of "Resurrection". Then, when the production content of the battle effect executed immediately before is "defeat" and the second special symbol derived in the second special game between the big hit game productions is either the big hit Zc or the small hit Zf. , A special jackpot game production is executed with the production content of "End".

In addition, the special big hit game effect is when the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game during the big hit game effect, or when the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the subsequent small hit game. It ends with the end of the second special game during the jackpot game production.

Next, the ready-to-play effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute will be described. The preparation completion effect of the present embodiment is an effect indicating that the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the preparation completion effect of the present embodiment, an image showing that the second special hold number has reached the upper limit is displayed on the effect display device 12. Specifically, in the preparation completion effect, the preparation completion image 300 imitating the character string "preparation OK" is displayed on the effect display device 12. The preparation completion effect of the present embodiment is started when the second special hold number becomes "1" during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect. Then, the preparation completion effect ends with the end of the ball entry promotion effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the preparation completion effect is executed during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect of the second effect mode and the ball entry promotion effect of the fourth effect mode.

Next, a special suggestion effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The special suggestion effect of the present embodiment is an effect that suggests the variable content of the pending special game. Specifically, in the special suggestion effect, the type of the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game is suggested.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays a suggestion image 400 suggesting the type of the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of suggested images 400. Then, in the special suggestion effect, any one of the plurality of types of suggestion images 400 is displayed on the effect display device 12 based on the result of the preliminary determination regarding the pending second special game.

The special suggestion effect of the present embodiment is the case where the second special hold number is "1" and the specified time has not elapsed since the control to the high base state. It is executed when the game ball enters the 15th place.

Next, the left-handed notification effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect of encouraging the launch of the game ball to the left side region R1a in the game board YB. In particular, the left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect of encouraging the launch of the game ball to the first entry port 14. That is, in the present embodiment, the left-handed notification effect corresponds to a special launch promotion effect that promotes the launch of the game ball to the first entry port 14, and the first entry port 14 is the second entry port 15. Corresponds to another detection means capable of detecting a game ball.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays a launch promotion image 500 that prompts the launch of the game ball to the first entry port 14. The launch promotion image 500 of the present embodiment has an image imitating the character string of "left-handed", an image imitating the design of the first ball entry port 14 and its surroundings in the game board YB, and the first ball entry port 14. Includes an image that imitates an arrow pointing towards. In the left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment, the launch promotion image 500 is displayed in the display area of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 that does not overlap with the display area where the effect symbol fluctuates.

The left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is started when the game state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game, and when the second special game is not started after the end of the big hit game. Further, the left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment is also started when the game state is controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game and then controlled to the low base state without the big hit game being given. .. Then, the left-handed notification effect of the present embodiment ends when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the left-handed notification effect.

Next, the right-handed error notification that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, right-handed error notification can be executed when right-handed hitting is performed during a period in which right-handed hitting is not recommended.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the right-handed error notification of the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays an error image 600 indicating that a right-handed error has been detected. The error image 600 of the present embodiment is an image including the character string "Please return to left-handed". In the right-handed error notification of the present embodiment, in the display area of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12, which partially overlaps with the display area where the effect symbol fluctuates, the front side of the effect symbol as seen from the player. The error image 600 is displayed in.

In the present embodiment, the game ball enters the second entrance 15 when the right-handed error notification is not in the high base state, the hit game is not being executed, and the second special game is not being executed. It is started when the second ball entry command indicating that the ball has been hit is input. Then, in the present embodiment, the right-handed error notification is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed without newly inputting the second ball entry command after the right-handed error notification is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the right-handed error notification is triggered by inputting a first ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14 arranged in the left side region R1a. Is also terminated.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a for executing various effects will be described.
First, the process for starting the ball entry promotion effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the ball entry promotion effect when the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the ball entry promotion effect when a high base command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can be controlled to execute the ball entry promotion effect during the high base state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the ball entry promotion effect in the first effect mode.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a measures the time elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect by updating the timer set in the sub-control RWM50c every predetermined control cycle. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect when a specific time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect.

Next, the second ball entry process to be executed when the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a performs the second ball entry process when the second ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the second ball entry port 15 is input.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the second ball entry process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the ball entry promotion effect is being executed (step S20). When the ball entry promotion effect is being executed (step S20: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special game is being executed (step S21). When the second special game is not being executed (step S21: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process. On the other hand, when the second special game is being executed (step S21: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special hold number has reached the upper limit (step S22). The sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current second special hold number based on various commands (for example, prior determination commands) input from the main control CPU 41a.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of second special reservations is "1". Therefore, in the present embodiment, the process of step S22 can be said to be a process of determining whether or not the second special game is reserved. In step S22, the sub-control CPU 50a has the upper limit of the number of second special holdings at the time when the game ball enters the second entry port 15, which is the trigger for starting the second entry process this time. If it has been reached, affirmative judgment is made. On the other hand, in the sub-control CPU 50a, the second special hold number reaches the upper limit when the game ball enters the second entry port 15, which is the trigger for starting the second entry process this time. If not, make a negative judgment. That is, when the number of second special reservations reaches the upper limit due to the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15, which is the trigger for starting the second entry process this time, a negative determination is made.

When the second special hold number has not reached the upper limit (step S22: NO), that is, when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit due to the entry of the game ball into the second entry port 15 this time. , The sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the preparation completion effect (step S23). The sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the preparation completion effect until the ball entry promotion effect is completed. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to update the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect (step S24). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to update to the second effect mode when the current effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is the first effect mode, while the current effect mode is the third effect mode. When it is an effect mode, it is controlled to update to the fourth effect mode. That is, when the specified time has not elapsed since the ball entry promotion effect was started, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect when the second special hold number reaches the upper limit. Update to the production mode of. On the other hand, when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect when the second special hold number reaches the upper limit. Update to the production mode of 4. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a promotes ball entry when the second special game is suspended due to the game ball entering the second ball entry port 15 during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect. The effect mode of the effect is updated to the second effect mode. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the ball entry promotion effect to be executed in different production modes depending on whether the second special hold number is "0" or the second special hold number is "1". That is, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the ball entry promotion effect to be executed in a different effect mode depending on whether or not a specified number (“1” in this embodiment) or more of the second special games are reserved. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the preparation completion effect when the second special game is put on hold due to the game ball entering the second entry port 15 during the execution of the entry promotion effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to execute the preparation completion effect as the specific effect when the specified number of second special games are suspended during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number (step S22: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs an execution lottery for whether or not to execute the special suggestion effect, and whether or not the execution lottery is won. (Step S25). In step S25, the sub-control CPU 50a may make the winning probability of the special suggestion effect execution lottery different depending on the result of the preliminary determination for the second special game pending. If the special effect execution lottery is not won (step S25: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process. On the other hand, when the special suggestion effect execution lottery is won (step S25: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special suggestion effect (step S26). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the type of the suggestion image 400 to be displayed in the special suggestion effect based on the result of the preliminary determination targeting the pending second special game, and displays the determined suggestion image 400. Controls the effect display device 12. As a result, in the special suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest the type of the special symbol derived in the pending second special game. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is on hold when the game ball enters the second entry port 15 when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit. 2 It is possible to control to execute a special suggestion effect that suggests the fluctuation content of the special game.

Further, when the ball entry promotion effect is not being executed (step S20: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special game is being executed (step S27). When the second special game is not being executed (step S27: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not it is in the high base state (step S28). When not in the high base state (step S28: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the winning game is in progress (step S29). In step S29, the sub-control CPU 50a makes an affirmative determination when the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, while a negative determination is made when neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is in progress.

When the hit game is not in progress (step S29: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the right-handed error notification (step S30). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process. The sub-control CPU 50a starts the right-handed error notification by updating the timer set in the sub-control RWM50c every predetermined control cycle in a process different from the second ball entry process. Measure the elapsed time. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the right-handed error notification when a predetermined time has elapsed without inputting the second ball entry command after the right-handed error notification is started. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a indicates that the game ball has entered the first entry port 14 even when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the right-handed error notification was started. Controls to end right-handed error notification when a command is entered.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state and neither the execution of the second special game nor the hit game is in progress, the game ball enters the second entry port 15. Occasionally, it is possible to control the execution of right-handed error notification. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the second special game is being executed or the hit game is in progress, the game ball to the right side region R2a in which the second entrance 15 is arranged is located. Corresponds to the specific period during which launch is recommended.

On the other hand, when the second special game is being executed (step S27: YES), when the high base state is in progress (step S28: YES), and when the winning game is in progress (step S29: YES), the sub-control The CPU 50a ends the second ball entry process. That is, when the second special game is being executed, in a high base state, or in a hit game, the sub-control CPU 50a strikes right even when the game ball enters the second entry port 15. Do not execute error notification.

Next, the specified time lapse processing to be executed when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the specified time lapse processing, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number (step S31). When the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number (step S31: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the fourth effect mode (step S32). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a suspends the second special game having a specified number (“1” in the present embodiment) or more when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect. When this is done, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is changed to the fourth effect mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect contents of the battle effect executed after the end of the ball entry promotion effect and the special jackpot game effect executed after the end of the battle effect (step S33).

Here, the effect content determination process for determining the effect content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect content determination process, the sub-control CPU 50a is a special game in which the pending second special game is one of the big hit Za, Zb and the small hit Zd, Ze based on the input look-ahead command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S41). In the following description, the big hit Za, Zb and the small hit Zd, Ze may be collectively referred to as "specific hit". When the second special game on hold is a special game in which a specific hit is made (step S41: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a production content distribution lottery to determine the production content of the battle effect, and distributes the production content. It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (step S42). It should be noted that the winning probability of the effect content distribution lottery may be different depending on the type of the second special symbol derived in the pending second special game, or is derived in the running second special game. It may be different depending on the type of the second special symbol. Moreover, it may be different according to both.

If the battle effect effect content is won in the distribution lottery (step S42: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of "victory" as the effect content of the battle effect (step S43). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of "blessing" as the production content of the special jackpot game production (step S44). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the effect content determination process.

On the other hand, if the battle effect effect content distribution lottery has not been won (step S42: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of "defeat" as the effect content of the battle effect (step S45). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of "revival" as the production content of the special jackpot game production (step S46). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the effect content determination process.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a is not a special game in which the pending second special game is a specific hit (step S41: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of "defeat" as the production content of the battle production. (Step S47). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of "end" as the effect content of the special jackpot game effect (step S48). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the effect content determination process.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production contents of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect, the predetermined time lapse processing ends. After that, in a process different from the predetermined time lapse process, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the battle effect when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number has not reached the upper limit number (step S31: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect content of the ball entry promotion effect to the third effect mode (step S34). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a suspends the second special game having a specified number (“1” in the present embodiment) or more when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect. If not, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is changed to the third effect mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the specified time lapse processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is not held at the time when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a provides the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect. The specified time lapse processing is completed without determining the production content. In this case, when the second special hold number becomes "1" before the ball entry promotion effect ends, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the above-mentioned effect content determination process to perform a battle effect and a special jackpot game. Determine the content of the production. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the battle effect when a specific time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect.

Further, in the sub-control CPU 50a, if a specific time has elapsed since the entry promotion effect was started without the second special hold number becoming "1", the second special game is executed at the time when the specific time elapses. Different controls are performed depending on whether or not it is present.

Specifically, when the second special game is being executed at the lapse of a specific time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect and start the battle effect with the effect content of "defeat". do. After that, if the second special hold number does not become "1" until the second special game being executed ends, the sub-control CPU 50a "ends" after the second special game ends. It is controlled so that a special jackpot game production is executed according to the production content.

On the other hand, if the number of the second special hold becomes "1" before the end of the second special game being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a is special according to the fluctuation content of the hold second special game. Determine the content of the jackpot game production. Specifically, when the reserved second special game is a special game in which the reserved second special game is a specific hit, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of "revival" as the production content of the special jackpot game production. Further, when the reserved second special game is not a special game in which the reserved second special game is a specific hit, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of "end" as the effect content of the special jackpot game effect.

Further, when the second special game is not executed at the time when the specific time elapses, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the ball entry promotion effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the battle effect. After that, when the high base state ends without starting the second special game, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect. On the other hand, when the second special game is started before the end of the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the battle effect with the effect content of "defeat". After that, if the second special hold number does not become "1" until the second special game being executed ends, the sub-control CPU 50a "ends" after the second special game ends. It is controlled so that a special jackpot game production is executed according to the production content.

On the other hand, if the number of the second special hold becomes "1" before the end of the second special game being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a is special according to the fluctuation content of the hold second special game. Determine the content of the jackpot game production. Specifically, when the reserved second special game is a special game in which the reserved second special game is a specific hit, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the production content of "revival" as the production content of the special jackpot game production. Further, when the reserved second special game is not a special game in which the reserved second special game is a specific hit, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of "end" as the effect content of the special jackpot game effect.

Next, the left-handed notification effect start process for starting the left-handed notification effect after the end of the big hit game will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the left-handed notification effect start process triggered by the input of the jackpot end command.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the left-handed notification effect start process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the low base state (step S51). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a makes a negative determination when a high base command is input with the end of the big hit game, and makes a positive determination when the high base command is not input. When the game state after the big hit game is in the low base state (step S51: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special game is started after the big hit game is finished (step S52). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a makes an affirmative determination when the second special reserved number is "1" at the end of the jackpot game, while making a negative determination when the second special reserved number is "0".

When the second special game is not started (step S52: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the left-handed notification effect (step S53). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game, and when the second special game is not started after the end of the big hit game, the left-handed notification effect is produced. Is controlled to start. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the left-handed notification effect start process.

On the other hand, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is the high base state (step S51: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the left-handed notification effect start process without starting the left-handed notification effect. Similarly, when the second special game is started after the end of the big hit game (step S52: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the left-handed notification effect start process without starting the left-handed notification effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the left-handed notification effect while the second special game is being executed, even when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is to start the left-handed notification effect even when the game is controlled to the low base state by the end of the special game of the number of operations without the hit game being given during the high base state. To control. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a starts the left-handed notification effect, it has elapsed since the left-handed notification effect was started by updating the timer set in the sub-control RWM50c every predetermined control cycle. Measure the time. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the left-handed notification effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the left-handed notification effect was started. By such control, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can be controlled to execute the left-handed notification effect in a part of the period in the low base state.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effect when the ball entry promotion effect is executed will be described together with the control by the sub-control CPU 50a.
In the example shown in FIG. 18A, it is assumed that the big hit game is given in the low base state (time point t0), and the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game (time point t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the ball entry promotion effect in the first effect mode. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the first special hold number is "4" at the time point t1. In this case, after the jackpot game ends, the reserved first special game is executed in the reserved order (time point t1 to time point t2). Further, in this example, since the second special game is suspended during the execution of the first special game, it is assumed that the second special game is continuously executed after the end of the first special game (time point t2).

In this case, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second ball entry command during the execution of the second special game, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the second ball entry process to change the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the second effect mode. Update (time point t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the preparation completion effect in the second ball entry process. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the second effect mode and prepares it when the second special hold number reaches the upper limit number during the execution of the second special game. Control to start the completion effect. Subsequently, when the predetermined time elapses after the ball entry promotion effect is started, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the fourth effect mode by executing the specified time elapsed process (the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is updated). Time point t4). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect content determination process to determine the effect content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect. In this example, it is assumed that the production content of "victory" is determined as the production content of the battle production, and "blessing" is determined as the production content of the special jackpot game production. That is, in this example, as the second big hit game, it is assumed that the big hit game that gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game is given. Although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second entry command when the second special game is being executed and the second special hold number has reached the upper limit, the second entry is entered. By executing the ball processing, it is possible to control the execution of the special suggestion effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect and the preparation completion effect and start the battle effect when a specific time elapses from the start of the ball entry promotion effect (time point t5). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the battle effect with the end of the second special game and start the special jackpot game effect (time point t6). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a special jackpot game effect across the first jackpot game, the second special game between the jackpot games, and the second jackpot game, and then ends the second jackpot game. Along with this, the special jackpot game production is terminated (time point t7). In this example, it is assumed that the high base state is given after the end of the second big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the ball entry promotion effect after the end of the second big hit game.

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the special game is not suspended at the end of the second big hit game. In this case, the ball entry promotion effect is executed during the waiting time when the special game is not executed. Although not shown, when the special game is held during the execution of the second special game and the big hit game, the special game is executed without the waiting time after the end of the big hit game. However, in the present embodiment, the low base state is set during the big hit game and the second special game between the big hit games, and the second entrance 15 is not opened during the low base state, so that the player waits after the big hit game ends. The second special game will not start in no time.

After that, the second special game is started when the game ball enters the second entrance 15 (time point t8). Subsequently, if the second special hold number has not reached the upper limit at the time when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the specified time elapsed process to enter the ball. The effect mode of the ball promotion effect is updated to the third effect mode (time point t9). Further, when the second special hold number reaches the upper limit number after the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect and before the specific time elapses, the sub-control CPU 50a. By executing the second ball entry process, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is updated to the fourth effect mode (time point t10). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect content determination process to determine the effect content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect. Then, when a specific time elapses from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect and the preparation completion effect and start the battle effect (time point t11).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 18B, after the big hit game is given in the low base state, the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the ball entry promotion effect is started. From the start of the ball promotion effect to the elapse of the specified time, the effect proceeds in the same flow as the example shown in FIG. 18 (a) (time point t20 to time point t24). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the fourth effect mode by executing the specified time elapsed process when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect. (Time point t24). Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect by executing the effect content determination process. In this example, it is assumed that the production content of "defeat" is determined as the production content of the battle production, and "revival" is determined as the production content of the special jackpot game production. That is, in this example, as the second big hit game, it is assumed that the big hit game that gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game is given.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect and the preparation completion effect and start the battle effect when a specific time elapses from the start of the ball entry promotion effect (time point t25). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the battle effect with the end of the second special game and start the special jackpot game effect (time point t26). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a special jackpot game effect across the first jackpot game, the second special game between the jackpot games, and the second jackpot game, and then ends the second jackpot game. Along with this, the special jackpot game production is terminated (time point t27). In this example, it is assumed that the high base state is given after the end of the second big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the ball entry promotion effect after the end of the second big hit game. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the same control as the example shown in FIG. 18A to execute the effect in the same flow (time point t27 to time point t31).

In the example shown in FIG. 18 (c), after the big hit game is given in the low base state, the ball entry promotion effect is started with the high base state being given after the end of the big hit game, and the ball entry promotion effect is started. From the start of the effect to the elapse of the specified time, the effect proceeds in the same flow as the examples shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b) (time point t40 to time point t44). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect to the fourth effect mode by executing the specified time elapsed process when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect. (Time point t44). Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect by executing the effect content determination process. In this example, it is assumed that the production content of "defeat" is determined as the production content of the battle production, and "end" is determined as the production content of the special jackpot game production. That is, in this example, as the second big hit game, a big hit game that imparts a low base state after the end of the big hit game is given.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the ball entry promotion effect and the preparation completion effect and start the battle effect when a specific time elapses from the start of the ball entry promotion effect (time point t45). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the battle effect with the end of the second special game and start the special jackpot game effect (time point t46). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a special jackpot game effect across the first jackpot game, the second special game between the jackpot games, and the second jackpot game, and then ends the second jackpot game. Along with this, the special jackpot game production is terminated (time point t47). In this example, it is assumed that the low base state is controlled after the end of the second big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the left-handed notification effect by executing the left-handed notification effect start process. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the left-handed notification effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the left-handed notification effect was started (time point t48). Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the production for the first special game with the start of the first special game.

The operation and effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the hold condition is satisfied with the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15 as an opportunity for the entry promotion effect for encouraging the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15. It can be executed in an appropriate production mode according to the number of holdings of the second special game. According to this, since it is possible to appropriately promote the entry of the game ball into the second entry port 15, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the production mode of the ball entry promotion effect different depending on whether or not the number of reserved second special games has reached the upper limit. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from firing the game ball without noticing that the number of holdings of the second special game has reached the upper limit.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, since the preparation completion effect is executed when the number of reserved second special games reaches the upper limit, has the number of reserved second special games reached the upper limit? It is possible to make it easier to recognize whether or not it is.

(4) In the present embodiment, the special suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the game ball enters the second entry slot 15 after the number of reserved second special games reaches the upper limit. Therefore, even after the number of reserved second special games reaches the upper limit, it is possible to motivate the player to shoot the game ball aiming at the second entrance 15.

(5) In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the ball entry promotion effect in an appropriate effect mode according to the number of holdings of the second special game at the time when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect. .. In particular, in the present embodiment, if the number of holdings of the second special game has not reached the upper limit when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is set. The first effect mode is changed to the third effect mode. Here, the third effect mode is an effect mode for displaying the third ball entry promotion image 130, which is larger than the first ball entry promotion image 110 displayed in the first effect mode. Therefore, if the reserved number of the second special game has not reached the upper limit when the specified time has elapsed, the game ball to the second entrance 15 is changed by changing the production mode of the ball entry promotion effect. It is possible to strongly encourage the entry of the ball.

(6) In the present embodiment, the left-handed notification effect can be executed in a part of the period during the low base state. According to this, it is possible to appropriately promote the launch of the game ball not only in the high base state but also in the low base state.

(7) Further, in the present embodiment, even when the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, the left-handed notification effect is not executed while the second special game is being executed. Therefore, while the second special game is being executed, the game can be enjoyed by concentrating on the second special game.

(8) In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second entrance 15 when the base is low and the second special game is not being executed or the game is hit, a right-handed error occurs. Notification is executed. According to this, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball to the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended by appropriately executing the error notification according to the situation.

(9) In the second special hit lottery in the present embodiment, in order to win either a big hit or a small hit, the player is allowed to enter the game ball into the second entrance 15 to enter the second special. You can motivate the game to be put on hold. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the ball entry promotion effect for encouraging the ball entry of the game ball into the second ball entry port 15 is executed, the interest in the game can be effectively improved.

(10) During the execution of the second special game between the big hit games, the first big hit game given before the second special game and the second big hit game given after the second special game. A special jackpot game production that straddles, is executed. According to this, since it is possible to execute a continuous production straddling a plurality of big hit games and a second special game executed between the plurality of big hit games, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(11) The effect content of the battle effect is determined based on the result of the preliminary determination for another second special game for which the hold condition is satisfied during the execution of the second special game in which the battle effect is executed. .. According to this, it is possible to suggest the variation content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied during the execution of the second special game which has already started when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. .. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who is interested in the variable content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied.

(12) The content of the battle effect can be determined at the timing when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, but when the second special fluctuation game is not held at that timing, it is better than that. Will be decided at a later timing. According to this, even if the second special fluctuation game is not held at the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect content of the battle effect can be appropriately determined.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows.
The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-The production mode of the special suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the special suggestion effect does not have to be the effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a sound effect executed by the speaker SP or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. It may be an effect performed by a combination thereof.

-The execution conditions of the special suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. The sub-control CPU 50a is drawing a lottery for executing the special suggestion effect on condition that the second ball entry command is input when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit while the ball entry promotion effect is being executed. It is also possible to execute the special suggestion effect without performing. That is, when the ball entry promotion effect is being executed and the second special hold number has reached the upper limit, the special suggestion effect is always executed when the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15. You may do so. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a has input the second ball entry command a plurality of times (for example, three times) when the ball entry promotion effect is being executed and the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number. It may be possible to control the execution of the special suggestion effect on condition of.

-The content suggested in the special suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may suggest the fluctuation content of the special game being executed. Further, for example, when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is embodied in a gaming machine capable of changing (setting), the current set value may be suggested.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a special suggestion effect.
-The production mode of the battle effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the battle effect does not have to be the effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a voice effect executed by the speaker SP, a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA, or the like. It may be an effect performed by a combination of.

-The content of the battle effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may have different production contents from any of "victory" and "defeat". Specifically, as the production content of the battle production, a production mode of "continuation" may be provided in addition to "victory" and "defeat". At this time, if the second special symbol derived in the second special game between the big hit games is any of the big hit Za, Zb, the small hit Zd, and Ze, the sub-control CPU 50a "wins" as the effect content of the battle effect. "And" continue "to decide. On the other hand, when the second special symbol derived in the second special game between the big hit games is either the big hit Zc or the small hit Zf, the sub-control CPU 50a "continues" and "defeats" as the production contents of the battle effect. You may decide which one of them. According to this, when "continuation" is decided as the production content of the battle effect, it is possible to conceal whether or not the high base state is given after the end of the second big hit game. On the other hand, if "victory" is decided as the production content of the battle production, it is notified that a high base state will be given after the end of the second big hit game, and if "defeat" is decided, it is notified. It is possible to notify that the high base state is not given after the end of the second big hit game.

-The sub-control CPU 50a may determine the effect content of the battle effect based on the variation content of the second special game being executed in addition to the variation content of the second special game that is held. For example, the production content of the battle effect is provided on the condition that both the running second special game and the reserved second special game are special games for deriving either the big hit Za or the small hit Zd. It may be possible to determine "victory".

-During the execution of the second special game, the game effect executed after the end of the ball entry promotion effect does not have to be the battle effect. At the very least, it suffices as long as it is a game production in which the production content is determined according to the fluctuation content of the second special game that is held.

-The production mode of the special jackpot game production may be changed as appropriate. Further, the special jackpot game effect does not have to be the effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a sound effect executed by the speaker SP or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. However, it may be an effect performed by a combination thereof.

-The content of the special jackpot game production may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may have different production contents from any of "blessing", "revival", and "end".
The sub-control CPU 50a may determine the production content of the special jackpot game effect based on the type of the first jackpot game and the type of the second jackpot game. For example, when both the first big hit game and the second big hit game are big hit games based on either the big hit Za or the small hit Zd, the first effect content is determined. Further, one of the first big hit game and the second big hit game is a big hit game based on either big hit Za or small hit Zd, and the other is a big hit Zb, Zc, small hit Ze, Zf. In the case of a big hit game based on any of them, either the second effect content or the third effect content is determined. At this time, if the high base state is given after the end of the second big hit game, the second effect content is determined, while if the high base state is not given, the third effect content is determined. It is good to do so. When both the first big hit game and the second big hit game are big hit games based on any of the big hit Zb, Zc, the small hit Ze, and Zf, the fourth effect content and the fifth One of the production contents of is decided. At this time, if the high base state is given after the end of the second big hit game, the fourth effect content is determined, while if the high base state is not given, the fifth effect content is determined. It is good to do so. According to this, when a special jackpot game effect is executed with a predetermined effect content, the total number of the maximum number of round games in the first jackpot game and the maximum number of round games in the second jackpot game is It becomes constant. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort due to the special jackpot game production being terminated in the middle or being excessively stretched.

-The timing for determining the content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a does not determine the content of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect at the timing when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, but determines at the timing when the ball entry promotion effect ends. You may try to do it. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not determine the production contents of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect in the specified time lapse processing, but determines the effect at the timing when the specific time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect. May be good. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a produces a battle effect and a special jackpot game effect at the timing when the second special hold number reaches the upper limit while the ball entry promotion effect is being executed and the second special game is being executed. You may decide the content. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the production contents of the battle effect and the special jackpot game effect in the second ball entry process.

-If the execution of the second special game is not suspended at the end of the battle effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that the special jackpot game effect is not executed during the jackpot game given after the end of the battle effect. You may. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game after executing the big hit game effect different from the special big hit game effect during the big hit game given after the end of the battle effect. Along with this, it is advisable to execute a left-handed notification effect.

-The production mode of the ball entry promotion effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the ball entry promotion effect does not have to be the effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a voice effect executed by the speaker SP or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. , It may be an effect performed by a combination thereof.

-The ball entry promotion effect does not have to be executed in a manner of directly promoting the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15, but indirectly the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15. May be carried out in a manner that prompts. Here, the mode for directly encouraging the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening 15 is, for example, displaying an image imitating the second entry opening 15 or "using the second entry opening 15". It is a mode to display an image imitating a character string such as "Aim". Further, the mode of indirectly prompting the entry of the game ball into the second entry port 15 is, for example, an image for prompting the launch of the game ball into the game area in which the second entry opening 15 is arranged. It is an embodiment of displaying or displaying an image showing a privilege obtained by inserting a game ball into the second entrance 15 such as an image imitating a character string "save hold".

-The timing for ending the ball entry promotion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be terminated when the gaming state is controlled to the low base state. In other words, the ball entry promotion effect may end with the end of the high base state. In this case, even during the execution of the battle effect, the ball entry promotion effect may be executed in parallel with the battle effect. At this time, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect may be different from any of the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode. For example, it may be executed in a display area that does not overlap with the display area in which the battle effect is executed, or may be executed by an effect execution means different from the effect execution means in which the battle effect is executed. ..

-If the second special game is not executed when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue the ball entry promotion effect even after the specific time has elapsed. You may. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may continue the ball entry promotion effect in the third effect mode, or continue the ball entry promotion effect in an effect mode different from any of the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode. You may. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the ball entry promotion effect and start the battle effect when the second special game is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the ball entry promotion effect when the high base state is terminated without executing the second special game.

-The upper limit of the first special hold number and the upper limit number of the second special hold number may be changed as appropriate. For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number may be 3 or less, or the upper limit number of the second special hold number may be 2 or more.

-The conditions for changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect before the specified time elapses after the start of the ball entry promotion effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may change the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect depending on whether or not the second special hold number reaches a predetermined number different from the upper limit number. That is, when changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect depending on whether or not the second special hold number has reached the specified number, the specified number does not have to be the upper limit number of the second special hold number. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may change the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect each time the second special hold number changes.

-The conditions for changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a has an effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect when the second special hold number does not reach a predetermined number different from the upper limit number when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect. May be different. That is, when the second special hold number does not reach the specified number when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the specified number is the second when changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect. It does not have to be the maximum number of special reservations.

-Conditions for changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect before the specified time elapses after the start of the ball entry promotion effect, and when the specified time elapses after the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the entry is performed. It may be different from the condition for changing the production mode of the ball promotion effect. For example, when the upper limit of the second special hold number is 2, the second special hold number reaches 1 before the specified time elapses after the start of the ball entry promotion effect. Change the production mode of the ball promotion effect. On the other hand, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect may be further changed on condition that the second special hold number has not reached 2 when the specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect. ..

-If the specified number of second special hold has not reached the specified number when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is changed, while the second special hold is performed. When the number has reached the specified number, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect may not be changed. In addition, if the specified number of reserved balls has not reached the specified number when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is not changed, while the second special hold is performed. When the number of holds has reached the specified number, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect may be changed.

-When a specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the gaming machine may be embodied in a game machine that does not change the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect.
-The execution conditions of the preparation completion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute the preparation completion effect when the second special hold number reaches a predetermined number different from the upper limit number during the execution of the ball entry promotion effect. That is, when the preparation completion effect is executed when the second special hold number reaches the specified number, the specified number does not have to be the upper limit number of the second special hold number.

-The condition for changing the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect before the specified time elapses after the start of the ball entry promotion effect and the execution condition for the preparation completion effect may be different. For example, when the upper limit of the second special hold number is 2, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is changed on condition that the second special hold number reaches 1, while the second special hold number is changed. The preparation completion effect may be executed on the condition that 2 is reached.

-The production mode of the preparation completion effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the preparation completion effect does not have to be the effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a sound effect executed by the speaker SP or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. It may be an effect performed by a combination thereof. Further, the end condition of the preparation completion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the preparation completion effect may be terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed since the preparation completion effect was started.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ready-to-use effect.
-The production mode of the left-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the left-handed notification effect does not have to be an effect executed by the effect display device 12, and may be, for example, a voice effect executed by the speaker SP or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp LA. , It may be an effect performed by a combination thereof. In addition, there may be a plurality of types of left-handed notification effects. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may have different production modes of the left-handed notification effect depending on the situation of the game. For example, the effect mode of the left-handed notification effect may be different between the time when the predetermined time elapses from the start of the left-handed notification effect and the time after the elapse.

-The left-handed notification effect does not have to be executed in a manner that directly encourages the entry of the game ball into the first entry port 14, and indirectly the entry of the game ball into the first entry opening 14. It may be carried out in a manner that prompts.

-The start condition of the left-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the game is controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game, the left-handed notification effect may be started regardless of whether or not the second special game is reserved.

-The end condition of the left-handed notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the left-handed notification effect on condition that a control command indicating that a predetermined sensor arranged in the left side region R1a has detected the game ball is input. May be good. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a first ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14 during execution of the left-handed notification effect, the left-handed notification effect May be controlled to terminate.

-The period during which the left-handed notification effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the left-handed notification effect may be performed for the entire period during which the launch of the game ball into the left-side region R1a is recommended. Further, the left-handed notification effect may be performed over the entire period controlled to the low base state.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a left-handed notification effect.
-The notification mode of right-handed error notification may be changed as appropriate. Further, the right-handed error notification may not be executed by the effect display device 12, for example, may be executed by the speaker SP, may be executed by the decorative lamp LA, or may be executed by a combination thereof. May be good. Further, there may be a plurality of types of notification modes for right-handed error notification. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may change the notification mode of the right-handed error notification according to the situation of the game. For example, the notification mode of the right-handed error notification may be different depending on the number of times that the right-handed error occurs within a predetermined period.

-The start conditions for right-handed error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a is in the low base state until a predetermined time elapses after being controlled in the low base state, and the second special game is not being executed or the winning game is not being executed. Even when the entry command is input, the right-handed error notification may not be executed.

-The end condition of right-handed error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may not terminate the right-handed error notification even when the first input ball command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may terminate the right-handed error notification on condition that the first ball entry command is input a plurality of times during the execution of the right-handed error notification. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a has input a control command indicating that a predetermined sensor arranged in the left side region R1a other than the first start winning sensor SE1 in the first ball entry port 14 has detected the game ball. The right-handed error notification may be terminated on condition of.

-The conditions for determining a right-handed error may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the game is controlled to a low base state and the second special game is not being executed or a winning game, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, the gate 22, or the first one. 2 A right-handed error may be determined even when the ball enters the normal winning opening 24.

The right-handed error may be detected by the main control CPU 41a. In this case, the game ball has entered the second entry port 15 when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the low base state and the second special game is neither being executed nor a hit game. Is used as an opportunity to determine a right-handed error. Then, the main control CPU 41a may generate a right-handed error command indicating that a right-handed error has been detected and output it to the sub-control CPU 50a.

-The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, even if it is controlled to a low base state, it may be possible to win a normal hit.
-The opening mode of the first large winning opening 18 in the small hit game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in the small hit game may be appropriately changed. In this case, by making the combination of the opening mode of the first big winning opening 18 in the small hit game and the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 different according to the type of the small hit, the game ball becomes the first during the small hit game. The probability of passing through one passage 26a may be different. For example, as a type of small hit, a small hit may be provided in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the first passage 26a during the small hit game.

-The opening mode of the second big winning opening 20 in the big hit game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the upper limit of the number of round games in the big hit game may be changed as appropriate.
-When a big hit game based on a predetermined big hit is given, the game state after the big hit game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the end condition of the high base state when the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the predetermined big hit may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a terminates the high base state on condition that the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game reaches the first operation number (10 times in the example of the embodiment). , The high base state may be controlled so as not to end on condition that the number of executions of the second special game reaches the second number of operations (once in the example of the embodiment). Further, when the small hit is won during the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the high base state on condition that the small hit game based on the small hit is completed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a has a high base on condition that the small hit game is completed regardless of whether or not the big hit game is granted by the game ball passing through the first passage 26a during the small hit game. The state may be terminated.

-The winning probability of the special winning lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first special hit lottery, a small hit may be won. Further, in the second special hit lottery, there may be a case where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. Further, the probability of winning a small hit may be the same in the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery.

-When the hold condition of the first special game and the hold condition of the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a executes the second special game with priority over the first special game regardless of the hold order. You may let it. Further, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to enable control to execute the first special game and the second special game in parallel.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not predetermine the fluctuation content of the second special game. Further, instead of or in addition to the variation content of the second special game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that predetermines the variation content of the first special game.

-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as a gaming machine having two or more kinds of probability states. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having a probability variation function that varies the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination.

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

-The base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function of changing the jackpot probability by setting one of a plurality of set values that define the jackpot probability.

-The sub control board 50 is used as a sub control board, and separately from the sub control board 50, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA are provided. A lamp control board for specialized control may be provided separately. Further, a part or all of the display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the functions of the sub control board 50. Further, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, a part or all of the maximum number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening may be different.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not execute a production game. In this case, it is advisable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.

(B) The specified number is the upper limit number that can hold the specific variable game.

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Claims (6)

In a gaming machine that can hold the execution of the variable game and can start the pending variable game when the start condition is satisfied.
A specific ball entry means having an opening / closing member that can be in an open state and a closed state,
A means for imparting a ball entry rate improvement state, which can be controlled to impart a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball to the specific entry means is improved as compared with a non-ball entry rate improvement state.
A hold control means capable of controlling to hold a specific variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the specific entry means, and a hold control means.
A production execution means that can execute a production, and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The effect control means is
During the ball entry rate improvement state, it is possible to control to execute a ball entry promotion effect that encourages the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry means.
When a specified number or more of the specific variable games are not held at a time when a specified time has elapsed from the start of the ball entry promotion effect, the effect mode of the ball entry promotion effect is changed. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball entry promotion effect ends with the end of the ball entry rate improvement state. Even during the non-ball entry rate improvement state, it may be a specific period in which it is recommended to launch the game ball into the game area where the specific ball entry means is arranged.
The effect control means can control to execute error notification when a game ball enters the specific ball entry means in the non-ball entry rate improved state and not in the specific period. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The effect control means of the game ball to a detection means capable of detecting the game ball, which is different from the specific ball entry means, in at least a part of the period in which the non-ball entry rate is improved. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is possible to control the execution of a special launch promotion effect that promotes launch. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect control means does not execute the special launch promotion effect while the specific variable game is held even when the ball entry rate improvement state ends. .. A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining the variation content of the specific variation game on hold is provided.
The effect control means is a pending specific variable game triggered by a game ball entering the specific entry means when the reserved number of the specific variable game has reached the specified number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which can be controlled to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the fluctuation content of the above.

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