JP2022066886A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To execute a performance in a situation to which a player can easily pay attention.SOLUTION: A sub-CPU can restrict the execution of a performance when predetermined conditions are met. The predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition. When the first condition is met, the sub-CPU restricts the execution of a reservation change performance, but does not restrict the execution of a zone performance. When the second condition is met, the sub-CPU restricts the execution of the zone performance, but does not restrict the execution of the reservation change performance. When the third condition is met, the sub-CPU restricts the execution of the reservation change performance and the zone performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, can suspend the execution of a variable game, such as the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and the execution is suspended. There is something that performs a look-ahead effect that can be executed for the game.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-3400038

Since the look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, it is preferable to provide a situation in which the player can easily pay attention when the look-ahead effect is executed.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with a starting port, and is an effect executing means for executing an effect in a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a variable game based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. The effect includes an effect control means for executing control related to the execution of the effect, the effect includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect include the first notice effect and the second notice effect. It is an effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and when a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of pending games is 1 or more, the first notice effect and the above-mentioned first notice effect and If at least one of the second notice effects is executed and the game ball enters the start port in a situation where the number of pending games is 0, the first notice effect is performed. While it may be executed, the second advance notice effect is not executed, and the effect control means can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition are included, and the effect control means corresponds to the first condition. If this is the case, the execution of the first notice effect is restricted, while the execution of the second notice effect is not restricted, and if the second condition is met, the execution of the second notice effect is restricted. The gist is not to limit the execution of the first notice effect, but to limit the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect when the third condition is met.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute the effect in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. Front view schematically showing the game board. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of display contents regarding the reserved image in the effect display device. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a type of look-ahead command. (A) to (d) are schematic views showing reserved images of various modes, and (e) to (h) are schematic views showing running images of various modes. (A) and (b) are schematic views showing an example of a pending change effect. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of zone production. A flowchart showing a look-ahead notice effect process. A flowchart showing pre-reading common prohibition processing. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a look-ahead notice production lottery table. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing an example of a look-ahead notice effect. A flowchart showing kinsoku shori processing. A flowchart showing zone prohibition processing. The flowchart which shows the power restoration prohibition processing in 2nd Embodiment. A timing chart showing an example in which the look-ahead notice effect is restricted after the power supply in the second embodiment is restarted.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is an example of the gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the firing intensity is adjusted by operating the firing handle HD, so that the gaming ball is launched with the adjusted firing intensity.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA executes an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP executes a production (hereinafter referred to as a voice production) that outputs sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c determines the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display identifiable information. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d determines the number of times the execution of the second special game is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display identifiable information. For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol which is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol which is an example of a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is generated (granted). The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal holds) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. do. For example, the upper limit of the number of ordinary reservations is 4.

On the front side of the game board YB provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game area YBa into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area of 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. ing. The effect display device EH executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to a display means capable of displaying an image.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting port 15 as an example of a starting port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first special starting port 15 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The first special starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special starting port 16 as an example of the starting port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second special starting port 16 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the starting condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a normally variable member 17 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second special start port 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special start port 16. To prepare for. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 4). When the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal winning opening 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a gaming ball is detected by a normal winning sensor, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 27. As an example, the out port 27 is formed at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that did not enter any of the first special start opening 15, the second special start opening 16, the large winning opening 18, and the normal winning opening 26 are out. It is discharged from the mouth 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball according to the operating amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A first special starting opening 15 and a normal winning opening 26 are formed in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by launching a game ball so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, it is possible to enter the ball into the first special starting port 15 and the normal winning opening 26. Is. In the following description, firing a game ball at a firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left side region R1 among the firing strengths of the game ball may be referred to as “left-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by launching a game ball so as to flow down the right side area R2 of the game area YBa, it is possible to enter the second special starting port 16, the large winning opening 18, and the gate 25. Is. In the following description, firing a game ball at a firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down the right side region R2 among the firing strengths of the game ball 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 probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second special start port 16, and a time for shortening the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with a shortening function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a special state, and a specific state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The special state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The specific state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is controlled to a low probability state when it is in a normal state and a specific state, and is controlled to a high probability state when it is a special state. Therefore, the special state is more likely to win a big hit than the normal state and the specific state, and is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state in a normal state, and is controlled to a high ball entry rate state in a special state and a specific state. Therefore, in the special state, the rate of entry of the game ball into the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the normal state, which is advantageous for the player. Further, in the specific state, the rate of entry of the game ball into the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the normal state, and the game state is advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, and the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol is referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol is referred to as "second jackpot game". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a special lottery (big hit lottery) is won and the big hit symbol is the first big hit symbol, the first big hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the special game which is the first big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a special lottery (big hit lottery) is won and the big hit symbol is the second big hit symbol, the second big hit game is generated after the end of the special game which is the second big hit.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state after the end of the first big hit game and until the next big hit game is generated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific state after the end of the second big hit game, until the end of 100 special games, or until the next big hit game occurs. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs, it is controlled to a normal state.

A display effect that can be executed by the effect display device EH will be described.
In the effect display device EH, an effect game is displayed as an example of the display effect. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variablely displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination is derived in the production game. The out-of-order symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as a shaking fluctuation display. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special game and a production game executed in response to the special game.

In the present embodiment, in the effect game, when the reach is formed, the reach effect is executed. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach effect. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination by deriving the effect symbols of another symbol sequence after the reach is formed. The super reach production is a production in which the production is developed from the middle of the normal reach production, and the design combination is derived by the production after the development. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect corresponds to the specific effect. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is suggested that the reach effect is expected to be a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the reach production is a production that is easy for the player to pay attention to.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is notified that the execution of the special game is suspended in the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the effect display device EH notifies the number of the special games (pending special games) for which the execution is suspended. Specifically, in the effect display device EH, when the execution of the first special game is suspended in the normal state, the number of the first special games (pending first special game) whose execution is suspended is notified. To. In the effect display device EH, when the execution of the second special game is suspended in the special state, the number of the second special games (pending second special game) whose execution is suspended is notified. Further, in the effect display device EH, when the execution of the second special game is suspended in a specific state, the number of the second special games (pending second special game) whose execution is suspended is notified. In the effect display device EH, even if the execution of the second special game is suspended in the normal state, the number of the pending second special games is not notified. In the effect display device EH, even if the execution of the first special game is suspended in the special state, the number of the pending first special games is not notified. In the effect display device EH, even if the execution of the first special game is suspended in a specific state, the number of the pending first special games is not notified. Further, when the super reach effect is being executed, the effect display device EH does not notify the number of the reserved first special game and the pending second special game regardless of the gaming state. Incidentally, when the normal reach effect is being executed, the effect display device EH notifies the number of any of the pending first special game and the pending second special game according to the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the effect display device EH displays the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is suspended (the pending special game). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pending image H corresponding to any of the pending first special game and the pending second special game is displayed on the effect display device EH according to the gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal state, the reserved image H corresponding to the pending first special game is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the special state, the reserved image H corresponding to the second special game pending is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a specific state, the reserved image H corresponding to the pending second special game is displayed. The reserved image H includes the reserved images H1 to H4.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "1" in the normal state, the hold image H1 among the hold images H1 to H4 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “2” in the normal state, the hold images H1 and H2 among the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “3” in the normal state, the hold images H1 to H3 among the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "4" in the normal state, the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. When the first special hold number is "0" in the normal state, the hold images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH. Further, when the super reach effect is executed in the normal state, the hold images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH regardless of whether the first special hold number is "1" to "4".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, the hold image H1 among the hold images H1 to H4 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "2" in either the special state or the specific state, the hold images H1 and H2 among the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "3" in either the special state or the specific state, the hold images H1 to H3 among the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "4" in either the special state or the specific state, the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. When the second special hold number is "0" in any of the special state and the specific state, the hold images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH. Further, when the super reach effect is executed in either the special state or the specific state, the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed as effects regardless of whether the second special hold number is "1" to "4". Not displayed on device EH.

The hold image H1 is displayed in the hold display area R1a in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. The hold image H2 is displayed in the hold display area R2a in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. The hold image H3 is displayed in the hold display area R3a in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. The hold image H4 is displayed in the hold display area R4a in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH.

In the hold display area R1a, the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be executed first among the hold special games is displayed. For example, in the normal state, the reserved image H corresponding to the first special game to be executed first among the reserved first special games is displayed in the reserved display area R1a. For example, in either the special state or the specific state, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game to be executed first among the second special games held is displayed in the hold display area R1a. In the hold display area R2a, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game to be executed among the hold special games is displayed. In the hold display area R3a, the hold image H corresponding to the third special game to be executed among the hold special games is displayed. In the hold display area R4a, the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the hold special games is displayed. In this way, the reserved image H is displayed in the display area where the order in which the corresponding special game is executed can be specified in the effect display device EH.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the running image ZG corresponding to the running special game is displayed in the running area ZR in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the executing image ZG corresponding to the first special game being executed is displayed in the executing area ZR in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH in the normal state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the executing image ZG corresponding to the second special game being executed is displayed in the executing area ZR in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH in either the special state or the specific state. Then, in the present embodiment, the reserved image H that was displayed when the special game being executed was reserved is displayed as the executing image ZG in the executing area ZR. Specifically, in the executing area ZR, the holding image H displayed in the holding display area R1a immediately before the execution of the special game is displayed as the executing image ZG. The running image ZG is larger than the pending image H. Therefore, when the hold image H is displayed as the running image ZG, the hold image H is enlarged and displayed as the running image ZG. If the game ball enters the first special start port 15 in a situation where the special game is not executed in the normal state and the first special hold number is "0", the first special game is temporarily played. Since the execution of is suspended, the reserved image H is displayed in the reserved display area R1a. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the special game is not executed in either the special state or the specific state and the second special hold number is "0". Since the execution of the second special game is temporarily suspended, the reserved image H is displayed in the reserved display area R1a. In these cases, the effect display device EH temporarily displays the hold image H in the hold display area R1a, and the hold image H is displayed in the running area ZR as the running image ZG.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the new first special game is suspended in the normal state, the number of reserved images H displayed on the effect display device EH increases. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the new second special game is suspended in either the special state or the specific state, the number of the reserved images H displayed on the effect display device EH increases. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold appearance effect is executed as the number of the hold images H increases. The hold appearance effect is executed in a mode in which it can be specified that the hold image H is newly displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reserved image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the super reach effect. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold appearance effect is not executed during the execution of the super reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the new reserved image H is displayed as the reserved image H1, the effect display device EH moves on the appearance path Ka1 from below the image display unit GH toward the reserved display area R1a. A new reserved image H is displayed so as to be performed, and the reserved appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the reserved image H is finally displayed as the reserved image H1. When a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a situation where the number of first special holdings is "0" in a normal state, a new holding image H is displayed as a holding image H1 on the effect display device EH. To. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special hold number is "0" in either the special state or the specific state, the effect display device EH newly holds the ball. The image H is displayed as the reserved image H1.

When the new reserved image H is displayed as the reserved image H2, the effect display device EH displays the new reserved image H so as to move on the appearance path Ka2 from below the image display unit GH toward the reserved display area R2a. Then, the hold appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H is finally displayed as the hold image H2. When a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a situation where the number of first special holdings is "1" in a normal state, a new holding image H is displayed as a holding image H2 on the effect display device EH. To. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special hold number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, the effect display device EH provides a new hold. The image H is displayed as the reserved image H2.

When the new reserved image H is displayed as the reserved image H3, the effect display device EH displays the new reserved image H so as to move on the appearance path Ka3 from below the image display unit GH toward the reserved display area R3a. Then, the hold appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H is finally displayed as the hold image H3. When a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a situation where the number of first special holdings is "2" in a normal state, a new holding image H is displayed as a holding image H3 on the effect display device EH. To. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special hold number is "2" in either the special state or the specific state, the effect display device EH provides a new hold. The image H is displayed as the reserved image H3.

When the new reserved image H is displayed as the reserved image H4, the effect display device EH displays the new reserved image H so as to move on the appearance path Ka4 from below the image display unit GH toward the reserved display area R4a. Then, the hold appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H is finally displayed as the hold image H4. When a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a situation where the number of first special holdings is "3" in a normal state, a new holding image H is displayed as a holding image H4 on the effect display device EH. To. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the number of the second special hold is "3" in either the special state or the specific state, the effect display device EH provides a new hold. The image H is displayed as the reserved image H4.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold movement effect is executed when the execution of the special game is started. The hold movement effect is executed in an manner of moving the hold image H to change the display area for displaying the hold image H. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of a new first special game is started in the normal state, and the reserved movement effect is executed as the execution order of the reserved first special game is advanced. Will be done. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of a new second special game is started in either the special state or the specific state, and the reserved second special game is suspended as the execution order is advanced. The movement effect is executed. In this way, in the hold movement effect, the hold image H is moved to move the hold image H as the execution of the new special game is started and the execution order of the special game whose execution is held is advanced. It is executed in a mode of changing the display area to be displayed. Since the super reach effect is executed after the execution of the special game is started and the reach is formed in the effect game, it is possible that the super reach effect is executed when the hold movement effect is executed. not.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold movement effect is started at the timing when 0.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the execution of the special game. Further, the time from the start of the hold movement effect to the end of the hold move effect (effect time required for the hold move effect) is 0.5 seconds. In the present embodiment, the effect time required for the hold movement effect is constant regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold. Not limited to this, the effect time required for the hold movement effect may be different depending on the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold. For example, the larger the number of first special holds in the normal state, the longer the effect time required for the hold movement effect may be.

As shown in FIG. 3C, in the normal state, when the execution of the new first special game is started while the reserved image H1 is displayed, the reserved image H1 is executed from the reserved display area R1a. It is displayed to move on the movement path Kb1 toward the middle region ZR. On the other hand, in the case of either the special state or the specific state, when the execution of the new second special game is started while the reserved image H1 is displayed, the reserved image H1 is executed from the reserved display area R1a. It is displayed to move on the movement path Kb1 toward the middle region ZR. Then, the hold movement effect is executed in such a manner that the running image ZG based on the holding image H displayed as the holding image H1 is displayed in the running area ZR.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the hold image H2 is displayed in the normal state, the hold image H2 moves on the movement path Kb2 from the hold display area R2a to the hold display area R1a. Is displayed in. Similarly, when the execution of a new second special game is started while the reserved image H2 is displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the reserved image H2 moves from the reserved display area R2a to the reserved display area R1a. It is displayed to move on the moving route Kb2. Then, the hold movement effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H displayed as the hold image H2 is displayed as the hold image H1 in the hold display area R1a.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the hold image H3 is displayed in the normal state, the hold image H3 moves on the movement path Kb3 from the hold display area R3a to the hold display area R2a. Is displayed in. Similarly, when the execution of a new second special game is started while the reserved image H3 is displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the reserved image H3 moves from the reserved display area R3a to the reserved display area R2a. It is displayed to move on the moving route Kb3. Then, the hold movement effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H displayed as the hold image H3 is displayed as the hold image H2 in the hold display area R2a.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the hold image H4 is displayed in the normal state, the hold image H4 moves on the movement path Kb4 from the hold display area R4a to the hold display area R3a. Is displayed in. Similarly, when the execution of a new second special game is started while the reserved image H4 is displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the reserved image H4 moves from the reserved display area R4a to the reserved display area R3a. It is displayed to move on the moving route Kb4. Then, the hold movement effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H displayed as the hold image H4 is displayed as the hold image H3 in the hold display area R3a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 and 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 main control board 40 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). The sub-control board 50 controls the effect device group DE, which is an example of the effect execution means, by executing various processes related to the effect based on various control information (control commands) output from the main control board 40. ..

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41 and a clear switch 46. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main CPU 42) and a storage unit. The main CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main ROM 43), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main ROM 43). , Main RWM44) and.

The main ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main ROM 43 stores a jackpot determination value used for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won in a special lottery (big hit lottery). Further, the main ROM 43 stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The production lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to execute the reach production when the jackpot lottery is not won.

The main ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the effect content (variation content) performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination. The out-of-reach variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which reach effect is performed and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which reach effect is not performed. The variation pattern of "with reach" for performing a reach effect includes a variation pattern of "normal reach" for performing a normal reach effect and a variation pattern of "super reach" for performing a super reach effect. In the present embodiment, the effect content (variation content) that can be specified by the variation pattern of "with reach", which is an example of the out-of-range variation pattern, corresponds to the specific variation content.

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

The main control board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control board 40 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control board 40 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

The clear switch 46 is turned on (ON) by a pushing operation, and turned off (OFF) by a pushing operation. The main CPU 42 is connected to the clear switch 46. The main CPU 42 can input an operation signal to be output when the clear switch 46 is operated to be ON. The main CPU 42 can initialize at least a part of the information stored in the main RWM 44 based on inputting an operation signal to be output when the clear switch 46 is pressed.

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

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

The sub control board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 corresponds to the effect control means for executing the effect control related to the effect execution of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA as the effect execution means.

The power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage V1 and supply the converted power supply voltage V1 to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50. Convert to power supply voltage V2. The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between on and off, and maintains the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power source is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power supply from the external power source remains. , Operate the power switch 60a from off to on.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 even after the power is turned off. By receiving power from the backup power supply, the main RWM 44 can retain the stored contents of the main RWM 44 when the power is turned off even after the power is turned off. Further, by receiving power from the backup power source, the sub RWM 53 can retain the stored contents of the sub RWM 53 when the power is turned off even after the power is turned off. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be restored to the state when the power is turned off when the power is turned on. For example, the main RWM44 and the sub RWM53 are non-volatile memories that can hold the stored contents even when the power supply is stopped, so that the stored information is held even after the power is turned off. It may be possible.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 42 of the main control board 40 will be described.
The main CPU 42 performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, big hit game processing, state transition processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal hit as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms). Execute the game process. In the present embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the information output process executed as the timer interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first special start port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first special starting port 15, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the start condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 44. For example, the random numbers include a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and an effect determination random number used for an effect lottery. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. .. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game based on the fact that the gaming ball enters the first special starting port 15. The main CPU 42 performs a look-ahead command generation process, which will be described later, to generate a control command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the newly reserved special game.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM 44, when the game ball has not entered the first special start port 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 Determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second special start port 16, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. When the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. As described above, the start condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 44. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. .. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game based on the fact that the gaming ball enters the second special starting port 16. The main CPU 42 performs a look-ahead command generation process, which will be described later, to generate a look-ahead command that can specify the fluctuation content of the newly reserved special game. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Here, the look-ahead command generation process and the look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the look-ahead commands of the present embodiment are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3 as an example. When the value of the special hit random number does not match the jackpot determination value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 5) and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 42 generates the look-ahead command SC1. When the value of the special hit random number does not match the jackpot determination value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 42 generates the look-ahead command SC2. When the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value, the main CPU 42 generates the look-ahead command SC3. Incidentally, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not it matches the value of the special hit random number by using the jackpot determination value according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variation function is activated).

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the random number information acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on at least a part of the special hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the effect determination random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores the look-ahead command in the output buffer. Store. When generating a look-ahead command based on random number information for the first special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and the fluctuation pattern, and stores the look-ahead command in the output buffer. When generating a look-ahead command based on random number information for the second special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and the fluctuation pattern, and stores the look-ahead command in the output buffer. For example, when the pre-reading command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 is generated based on the random number information for the first special game when the first special hold number is "3", the main CPU 42 has the first special hold number. A look-ahead command SC1 that can identify the "3" and the "no reach" fluctuation pattern, which is an example of the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern, is generated. In this way, the look-ahead command can specify which of the first special game and the second special game is the look-ahead command, and can specify the number of pending executions of the special game. Control information. The look-ahead command is control information that can specify a fluctuation pattern. The look-ahead command SC1 is a look-ahead command that can specify a “no reach” fluctuation pattern, which is an example of an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern. The look-ahead command SC2 is a look-ahead command that can specify a “reach” fluctuation pattern, which is an example of an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern. That is, the look-ahead command SC2 is a look-ahead command that can specify that it has a specific variable content. The look-ahead command SC3 is a look-ahead command that can specify a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than 0. When the second special hold number is 0, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special reservation number is 0, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main RWM 44 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

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

When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main CPU 42 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main CPU 42 finishes the special symbol start processing after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the big hit lottery. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 42 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, and the special lottery (big hit) is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting port. It is configured to perform a lottery).

The main CPU 42 stores the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command in the output buffer in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed. In the following description, the variation start command when the variation processing of the first special game is executed is the "first variation start command", and the variation start command when the variation processing of the second special game is executed is "second". It may be indicated as "variation start command". Further, in the following description, the special symbol command when the variation processing of the first special game is executed is the "first special symbol command", and the special symbol command when the variation processing of the second special game is executed is ". It may be indicated as "second special symbol command".

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

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

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. The main CPU 42 of the present embodiment performs the following control by executing the jackpot game process as the timer interrupt process.

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

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

Next, the state transition process for transitioning the probability state, the ball entry rate state, and the fluctuation time state will be described. The main CPU 42 of the present embodiment performs the following control by executing the state transition process as the timer interrupt process.

When the main CPU 42 finishes the first big hit game, the main CPU 42 sets the high accuracy flag in the main RWM 44. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 42 finishes the second big hit game, the main CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main RWM 44. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main CPU 42 erases the high-accuracy flag when the high-accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

When the big hit game is completed, the main CPU 42 sets the time saving flag in the main RWM 44. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is set. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main CPU 42 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state. In this way, the main CPU 42 controls to a special state when the first big hit game is completed. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a special state command) that can specify the special state in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 42 controls to a specific state when the second big hit game is completed. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a specific state command) that can specify a specific state in the output buffer. Further, when the big hit game is started, the main CPU 42 controls to the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal state command) that can specify the normal state in the output buffer.

When the big hit game is completed, the main CPU 42 sets the number of time reductions (100 times in this embodiment) in the main RWM 44. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a time reduction number command) that can specify the time reduction number in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the time saving number command is information that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game controlled from the specific state to the normal state.

After the end of the second big hit game, the main CPU 42 updates the value of the number of time reductions stored in the main RWM 44 (1 subtraction in the present embodiment) every time the special game is started, so that the main CPU 42 of the second big hit game Count the number of times the special game is executed after the end. When the number of time reductions is updated, the main CPU 42 stores in the output buffer a time reduction command that can specify the number of time reductions after the update. The main CPU 42 erases the time reduction flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game ends after the number of time reductions becomes 0 when the special game is started after the end of the second big hit game. .. That is, the main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game reaches 100 times after the end of the second big hit game ends. As a result, the main CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state and controls to a normal state when the 100th special game ends after the end of the second big hit game. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the normal state command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 25 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the normal start sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number. As described above, the start condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4 when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 44. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. By storing the random number information used in the normal game in the main RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is being executed. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. When the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is larger than 0. If the normal hold number is 0, the normal symbol start process is terminated.

When the normal hold number is larger than 0, the main CPU 42 performs a process of executing the normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 normally subtracts 1 from the reserved number and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the number of normal hold after the update. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main RWM 44 among the random number information for the normal game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not to win a normal hit. When the normal hit is won, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. If the normal hit is not won, the main CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal off symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the normal symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 42 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 42 starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop display. The display unit 13e is controlled.

Next, the normal hit game processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for granting a normal hit game. The main CPU 42 of the present embodiment performs the following control by executing the normal hit game process as the timer interrupt process.

When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the main CPU 42 executes the normal hit game process after the normal hit normal game ends. In the normal hit game process, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode when the high ball entry rate state is reached. .. Further, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode when the ball entry rate is low when the ball entry rate is low.

In the present embodiment, in the opening mode in the high ball entry rate state, the second special starting port 16 is opened in one normal hit game as compared with the opening mode in the low ball entry rate state. The number of times is large, and the total time for opening the second special starting port 16 is long. Therefore, when the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode when the ball entry rate is high, the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode when the ball entry rate is low. Compared to the case, it is easier to insert the game ball into the second special starting port 16. That is, in the high ball entry rate state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. Therefore, the special state and the specific state have a higher advantage in terms of entering the game ball into the second special starting port 16 than in the normal state.

Next, the main power off processing and the main power on processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
First, the main power cutoff process will be described.
When the main CPU 42 inputs a power cut signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below the specified voltage, the main CPU 42 executes the main power cutoff process. In the main power cutoff process, the main CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main RWM 44 and stores the calculated checksum value in the main RWM 44. Further, the main CPU 42 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a main backup flag) that can identify that the main power cutoff process has been normally executed in the main RWM 44. After that, the main CPU 42 waits until the power is completely turned off. As described above, various information stored in the main RWM 44 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off.

Next, the main power-on process will be described.
When the supply voltage to the main control board 40 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the main CPU 42 as the power is turned on, the main CPU 42 prohibits the timer interrupt and prevents the timer interrupt process from being executed. Then, the main CPU 42 executes the main power-on process after disabling the timer interrupt.

In the main power-on process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the information stored in the main RWM 44 is normal when the power is turned on. The main CPU 42 determines whether or not the main backup flag stored in the main RWM 44 is stored in the main power cutoff process. Further, the main CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main RWM 44, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value and the checksum value calculated by the main power cutoff process match. The main CPU 42 determines that it is normal when the main backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, while it determines that it is abnormal when it does not. In the situation where the main backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in a part or all of the information stored in the main RWM44.

If the information stored in the main RWM 44 is not normal, the main CPU 42 initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 44. Then, the main CPU 42 ends the main power-on process and stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the stored contents of the main RWM 44 are to be initialized. In this way, the main CPU 42 can initialize the information stored in the main RWM 44.

When the information stored in the main RWM 44 is normal, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the clear switch 46 is on. When the clear switch 46 is on, the main CPU 42 initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 44. Then, the main CPU 42 ends the main power-on process and stores the initialization command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the clear switch 46 is not turned on, the main CPU 42 ends the main power-on process and is a control command capable of specifying that it returns based on the information stored in the held main RWM 44 (hereinafter, restore). (Indicated as an electric command) is stored in the output buffer.

Then, when the main power-on process is completed, the main CPU 42 permits the timer interrupt and enables the timer interrupt process to be executed. As a result, the main CPU 42 performs the above-mentioned special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot game processing, state transition processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal symbol processing as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined intervals. Execute hit game processing and so on.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 will be described.
The sub power cutoff process and the sub power on process performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the auxiliary power cutoff process will be described.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs a power failure signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below the specified voltage, the sub CPU 51 executes the sub power supply cutoff process. In the sub power cutoff process, the sub CPU 51 calculates the checksum value of the sub RWM 53 and stores the calculated checksum value in the sub RWM 53. Further, the sub CPU 51 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a sub backup flag) that can identify that the sub power cutoff process has been normally executed in the sub RWM 53. Various information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off.

Next, the auxiliary power-on process will be described.
The sub CPU 51 executes the sub power on process when the supply voltage to the sub control board 50 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the sub CPU 51 as the power is turned on. In the sub power on process, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is normal when the power is turned on. The sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the sub backup flag stored in the sub RWM 53 is stored in the sub power cutoff process. Further, the sub CPU 51 calculates the checksum value of the sub RWM 53, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value and the checksum value calculated by the sub power cutoff process match. The sub CPU 51 determines that it is normal when the sub backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, while it determines that it is abnormal when it does not. If the secondary backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an error has occurred in part or all of the information stored in the secondary RWM 53.

If the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is not normal, the sub CPU 51 initializes the stored contents of the sub RWM 53. In this way, the sub CPU 51 can initialize the information stored in the sub RWM 53. When the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is normal, the sub CPU 51 ends the sub power on process and returns based on the information stored in the held sub RWM 53. The sub CPU 51 causes each effect device constituting the effect device group DE to perform an initial operation (so-called initial operation) when the power is turned on. For example, the initial operation of the effect display device EH is to display a predetermined background image. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the effect display device EH operates normally, that is, whether or not there is a defect in the effect display device EH such as burn-in or missing dots. The sub CPU 51 ends the initial operation when the time reaches a predetermined time after starting the initial operation.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
When the normal state command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can identify the normal state in the sub RWM 53. When the special state command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can identify the special state in the sub RWM 53. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a specific state command, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can identify the specific state in the sub RWM 53. Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the time reduction command, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can specify the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the special game controlled from the specific state to the normal state.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The effect game process is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the first fluctuation start command and the first special symbol command are input in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. The sub CPU 51 does not execute the effect game even if the second fluctuation start command and the second special symbol command are input in the normal state. When the second fluctuation start command and the second special symbol command are input in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. .. The sub CPU 51 does not execute the effect game even if the first fluctuation start command and the first special symbol command are input in either the special state or the specific state.

In the effect game process, the sub CPU 51 selects the effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Further, in the effect game process, the sub CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the input special symbol command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination. When the out-of-order variation pattern associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect is specified, the sub CPU 51 may determine the out-of-order symbol combination including the reach.

In the effect game process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the production game. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time defined in the variation pattern. Then, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also displays the symbol combination as a definite stop display when the variable end command is input. For example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variation start command of an out-of-bounds variation pattern associated with a super reach effect, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game, forms a reach, and then executes the super reach effect, and a predetermined timing arrives. Then, the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable end command is input.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the round effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs an ending command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the look-ahead command input process performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
When various control information (control commands) are input, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can be specified from the input control commands in the sub RWM 53. Specifically, when the read-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the input look-ahead command in the sub-RWM 53. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number, the sub CPU 51 stores it in the sub RWM 53 so that it is a look-ahead command for the first special game and the storage order of the look-ahead commands can be specified. Let me. Further, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can specify the first special hold number in the sub RWM 53. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number, the sub CPU 51 stores it in the sub RWM 53 so that it is a look-ahead command for the second special game and the storage order of the look-ahead commands can be specified. Let me. Further, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can specify the second special hold number in the sub RWM 53.

Next, the hold appearance effect process and the hold move effect process performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the pending appearance production process will be described.
The hold appearance effect processing is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute the hold appearance effect. When the look-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 51 may execute the hold appearance effect processing so that the hold appearance effect is executed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 executes the hold appearance effect processing. In the hold appearance effect process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the same number of hold images H as the first special hold number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command is displayed. For example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying that the first special hold number is "2" when the hold image H1 is displayed on the effect display device EH in the normal state, the hold image H2 Is newly displayed, and the effect display device EH is controlled. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the hold appearance effect process.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 executes the hold appearance effect processing. In the hold appearance effect process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the same number of hold images H as the second special hold number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command is displayed. For example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying that the second special hold number is "3" when the hold images H1 and H2 are displayed on the effect display device EH in a specific state, the sub CPU 51 holds the hold. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the image H3 is newly displayed. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the hold appearance effect processing. The sub CPU 51 executes the hold appearance effect processing based on the game state when the look-ahead command is input and the input look-ahead command.

Next, the hold movement effect processing will be described.
The hold movement effect process is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute the hold move effect. When the variable start command is input, the sub CPU 51 may execute the hold movement effect process so that the hold move effect is executed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the first fluctuation start command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 executes the hold movement effect processing. When the second fluctuation start command is input in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the hold movement effect processing. When the second fluctuation start command is input in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 executes the hold movement effect processing. When the first fluctuation start command is input in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the hold movement effect processing.

In the hold movement effect processing, if the hold image H1 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 displays the hold image H1 so as to move on the movement path Kb1, and the running image ZG based on the hold image H1 is the running area ZR. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be displayed in. In the hold movement effect processing, if the hold image H2 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 causes the hold image H2 to move on the movement path Kb2, and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H2 is the hold image. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be displayed as H1. In the hold movement effect processing, if the hold image H3 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 causes the hold image H3 to move on the movement path Kb3, and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H3 is the hold image. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be displayed as H2. In the hold movement effect processing, if the hold image H4 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 causes the hold image H4 to move on the movement path Kb4, and the hold image H displayed as the hold image H4 is the hold image. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be displayed as H3.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the first fluctuation start command, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the sub RWM 53 and stores it in the sub RWM 53. Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the second fluctuation start command, the second special hold number stored in the sub RWM 53 is decremented by 1 and stored in the sub RWM 53. When the variable end command is input, the secondary CPU 51 erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the special game stored in the secondary RWM 53. For example, when the fluctuation end command is input after the first fluctuation start command is input, the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands for the first special game stored in the sub-RWM53 is deleted. For example, when the fluctuation end command is input after the second fluctuation start command is input, the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands for the second special game stored in the sub-RWM53 is deleted.

When the fluctuation end command is input after inputting the first fluctuation start command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the execution image ZG displayed in the execution area ZR is hidden. .. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation end command after inputting the second variation start command in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 directs the execution image ZG displayed in the execution area ZR to be hidden. Controls the display device EH.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead notice effect as an example of the effect. The look-ahead notice effect is configured to be feasible in the effect display device EH. The look-ahead notice effect is an effect executed based on the result of the look-ahead command. That is, the look-ahead notice effect is an effect that can be executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. The look-ahead notice effect is an effect that suggests that it will be a big hit in a special game that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect. That is, it is a production that suggests the possibility that the special game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit (big hit expectation). Since the look-ahead notice production is a production that suggests that it will be a big hit, it can be said that it is a production that is easy for the player to pay attention to. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, since the look-ahead notice effect is an effect that is easy for the player to pay attention to, it is preferable to provide a situation in which the player can easily pay attention when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In the present embodiment, by limiting the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect is executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to the effect.

The look-ahead notice effect of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of look-ahead notice effect. As an example, the look-ahead notice effect includes a hold change effect. The hold change effect is an effect executed based on the result of the look-ahead command. The hold change effect is an effect related to the hold image H. In the present embodiment, the hold change effect corresponds to the first notice effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold change effect is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. When the hold change effect is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the notice mode, while the execution of the hold change effect corresponds to another special game. The reserved image H is not displayed in the notice mode. The hold change effect in the present embodiment is an effect whose execution is started before the execution of the special game which is the target of the hold change effect is started. That is, the hold change effect is an effect in which the hold image H is displayed in a notice mode before the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the reserved image H is displayed in the normal mode, the reserved image H based on white is displayed. On the other hand, there are a plurality of types of notice modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the notice mode includes a first notice mode based on blue. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the notice mode includes a second notice mode based on green. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6D, there is a third notice mode based on red as a notice mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation of a big hit of a special game, which is the target of the hold change effect, differs depending on the type of notice mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the special game, which is the target of the pending change effect, is high in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. It can be said that the type of the advance notice mode is the production content of the pending change effect.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 6 (e) to 6 (h), the running image ZG may be displayed in a normal mode or a notice mode as in the reserved image H. .. As shown in FIG. 6E, when the running image ZG is displayed in the normal mode, the reserved image H based on white is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), when the executing image ZG is displayed in the first notice mode, the executing image ZG based on blue is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the running image ZG is displayed in the second notice mode, the running image ZG based on green is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6H, when the running image ZG is displayed in the third notice mode, the running image ZG based on red is displayed.

The hold change effect may be started for the special game when the special game is put on hold. That is, the hold change effect may be started for the newly held special game at the same time as the game ball enters the start opening. Then, the hold change effect ends with the end of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect. In addition, the hold change effect starts to be executed for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect when the execution of the special game that was put on hold before the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. May be done. Then, the hold change effect ends with the end of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect.

An example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the hold change effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the execution of the hold change effect is started for the special game when a new special game is put on hold, the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is selected. A lightning image SDa that imitates lightning is displayed on the effect display device EH so as to point to the corresponding hold image H (in FIG. 7A, the hold image H3). Further, when the lightning image SDa is displayed, the effect image SDb is displayed on the effect display device EH so as to cover the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect. By displaying the effect image SDb, the displayed reserved image H cannot be visually recognized by the player once. In the following description, the effect of displaying the lightning image SDa and the effect image SDb is referred to as "lightning effect". Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the thunder effect is completed, the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode, and the execution of the hold change effect is started. Will be done. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a predetermined holding effect sound is output from the speaker SP as the holding image H of the second notice mode is displayed. In this way, the hold change effect can be executed at the same time as a new special game is put on hold. In other words, the hold change effect can be executed at the same time as the game ball enters the starting opening, or almost at the same time.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold change effect is started when a new special game is put on hold, the lightning effect is executed after the hold appearance effect is executed, and the hold of the predetermined notice mode is performed. Image H is displayed. Incidentally, when the execution of the hold change effect is not started for the special game when the special game is put on hold, the hold image H in the normal mode is displayed after the hold appearance effect is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the hold change effect is started when a new special game is put on hold, and after the hold image H is displayed in a predetermined notice mode, the execution of the special game is started. In the wake of this, the lightning effect may be executed again, and the type of the notice mode of the reserved image H may change. For example, when a new special game is put on hold, the execution of the hold change effect is started, and after the hold image H is displayed in the second notice mode, the execution of the next special game is started. The lightning effect may be executed and the reserved image H may be displayed in the third notice mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the type of the notice mode of the hold image H changes when the execution of the special game is started, the lightning effect is executed after the hold movement effect is executed, and the hold image H is displayed. The type of notice mode changes.

Also, when a new special game is put on hold, the execution of the hold change effect is not started, and the execution of the special game held before the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. The execution of the hold change effect may be started for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect. That is, when the execution of the hold change effect is not started when a new special game is put on hold, the hold image H corresponding to the special game subject to the hold change effect is not displayed in the notice mode and is in the normal mode. It is displayed in. After that, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the hold change effect is started for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect, and the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. May be displayed in a predetermined notice mode. For example, the execution of the hold change effect is not started when a new special game is put on hold, and the execution of the next special game is started after the hold image H is displayed in the normal mode. The reserved image H may be displayed in the first notice mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold change effect is performed for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect when the execution of the special game held before the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. When the execution is started, the lightning effect is executed after the hold movement effect is executed, and the hold image H in a predetermined advance notice mode is displayed.

Next, a look-ahead notice effect different from the hold change effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, there is a zone effect as an example of the look-ahead notice effect. The zone effect is an effect executed based on the result of the look-ahead command. The zone effect is an effect different from the hold change effect, and is an effect related to an image different from the hold image H. In the present embodiment, the zone effect corresponds to the second notice effect. The zone effect starts to be executed for the special game that is the target of the zone effect when the execution of the special game is started. Then, the zone effect ends when a predetermined opportunity arrives in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. The predetermined opportunity in the present embodiment is that the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed in the special game that is the target of the zone effect. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is held in a situation where the number of holdings of the special game is "0", the zone effect is not executed for the special game. It is configured. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a zone effect for the special game when a new special game is held in a situation where the number of holdings of the special game is "1" or more. .. The zone effect in the present embodiment is an effect whose execution is started before the execution of the special game which is the target of the zone effect is started.

An example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the zone effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when a new special game is reserved and a zone effect is executed for the special game, the special game reserved before the special game that is the target of the zone effect. The execution of the zone effect is started when the execution is started. The special game that is the target of the zone effect is the special game corresponding to the reserved image H2 in FIG. 8A. When the execution of the zone effect is started, the effect display device EH displays the character string "Duel zone rush" indicating that the execution of the zone effect has started. The effect game is displayed in the upper left corner of the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the execution of the zone effect is started during the special game whose execution is started in FIG. 8 (a), and the effect display device EH has the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" and the "mouse". The character Ca2 that imitates "" is displayed in a duel. Further, in the upper right corner of the effect display device EH, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeated character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" by a duel (10 in FIG. 8B). , An image showing a mouse face image × 10)) is displayed.

Next, when the special game shown in FIG. 8 (b) is completed, the effect display device EH starts executing the next special game as shown in FIG. 8 (c), and continues from FIG. 8 (b). Zone production is executed. In FIG. 8C, the effect display device EH continues to display a duel between the character Ca1 imitating a “cat” and the character Ca2 imitating a “mouse”. In addition, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeated character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel (in FIG. 8 (c), 90 animals (in the figure, an image of a mouse face x 90)). )) Is displayed. The special game that is the target of the zone effect is the special game corresponding to the reserved image H1 in FIG. 8C.

Next, when the special game shown in FIG. 8 (c) is completed, the effect display device EH starts executing the next special game as shown in FIG. 8 (d), and the special game that is the target of the zone effect is executed. Execution starts. In the effect display device EH, the zone effect is continuously executed from FIG. 8 (c). After that, in the effect display device EH, the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed, and when the reach is formed, the zone effect ends. At this time, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeated the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel (in FIG. 8D), 100 animals (100 defeated in the figure !!). An image showing)) is displayed. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of zone effects in which the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" and the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" are finally defeated by a duel. As an example, the numbers of the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" and the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" finally defeated by a duel include 50, 100, and 777. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot expectation of the special game, which is the target of the zone production, differs depending on the type of the number in which the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeats the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit of the special game that is the target of the zone production is high in the order of 50 animals <100 animals <777 animals. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" that finally defeats the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel can be expected, and the interest can be improved. be able to. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the duel between the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" and the character Ca2 imitating a "mouse".

As described above, the zone effect, which is an example of the look-ahead advance notice effect, is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. That is, in the present embodiment, the zone effect is a continuous notice effect. Further, the zone effect is not executed at the same time as the new special game is suspended, and can be executed when the first special game is started after the new special game is suspended. In other words, the zone effect can be executed at the start of the special game after the game ball enters the starting port.

Next, a look-ahead notice effect process, which is a process related to the look-ahead notice effect performed by the sub CPU 51, will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the sub CPU 51 can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub CPU 51 can execute the look-ahead advance notice effect processing by inputting the look-ahead command. That is, the sub CPU 51 may execute the look-ahead advance notice effect process when a new special game is reserved. Depending on the game state, the sub CPU 51 may execute the look-ahead advance notice effect process or may not execute the look-ahead notice effect process. When a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number is input in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 executes the look-ahead notice effect processing. On the other hand, when a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number is input in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the look-ahead advance notice effect processing. Further, when a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number is input in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 executes the look-ahead notice effect processing. On the other hand, when the look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number is input in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the look-ahead advance notice effect processing. In the look-ahead notice effect processing, the sub CPU 51 first executes the look-ahead common prohibition processing (step S101).

The look-ahead common prohibition processing will be described.
The look-ahead common prohibition process is a process for limiting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect (hold change effect and zone effect) when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the reserved special games held before the newly held special game (step S201). ). Specifically, in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the reserved first special games held before the newly held first special game. judge. In either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 in the reserved second special game held before the newly held second special game. Is determined. When there is a look-ahead command SC3 in the pending special game held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 uses a flag for prohibiting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead prohibition flag). Is stored in the sub RWM53 (step S202). The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value. That is, when a new special game is reserved, the sub CPU 51 has a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value among the reserved special games reserved before the special game. In this case, the read-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM53. Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead common prohibition processing.

If there is no special game of the look-ahead command SC3 in the reserved special game held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in a specific state (step S203). .. If it is not in a specific state, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead common prohibition processing. In this case, the read-ahead prohibition flag is not stored in the sub-RWM53. In the specific state, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of time reductions is less than the second special hold number (step S204). When the number of time reductions is not less than the second special hold number, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead common prohibition processing. In this case, the read-ahead prohibition flag is not stored in the sub-RWM53. When the number of time reductions is less than the second special hold number, the sub CPU 51 stores the look-ahead prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53 (step S205). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of time reductions becomes 0 in a specific state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a normal state. Then, in the specific state, the production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. On the other hand, in the normal state, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed. If the number of time reductions is less than the number of the second special hold when the new second special game is put on hold, the second special game is controlled to the normal state when the execution of the second special game is started. The production game corresponding to is not executed. That is, when a new special game is put on hold, the sub CPU 51 stores the look-ahead prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53 when the production game corresponding to the special game is not executed. Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead common prohibition processing.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the secondary CPU 51 ends the look-ahead common prohibition processing, it determines whether or not the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the secondary RWM 53 (step S102). When the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, the sub-CPU 51 erases the look-ahead prohibition flag stored in the sub-RWM53 and ends the look-ahead notice effect processing. That is, when the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, the sub-CPU 51 determines not to execute the look-ahead notice effect. In this way, when a new special game is put on hold, the sub CPU 51 is a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the big hit determination value in the held special game held before the special game. Is included, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value is included in the pending special game held before the newly held special game. Corresponds to 3 conditions. In the present embodiment, the third condition is an example of a predetermined condition. If there is a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value, it is possible to give joy while having a feeling of expectation that the special game will be a jackpot, and it is easy to improve the interest. Here, for example, if the pre-reading notice effect is executed for a special game held after the special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value, the value of the special hit random number becomes the jackpot determination value. There is a risk that the attention to the matching special game will decrease. According to the present embodiment, when a new special game is put on hold, a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value is included in the held special games held before the special game. In some cases, by limiting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect, it is possible to execute the effect in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

Further, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect when the effect game corresponding to the execution of the special game is not executed when the new special game is put on hold. In the present embodiment, the third condition corresponds to a specific state and the number of time reductions is less than the second special hold number. For example, when the execution of the special game that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect is started, if the effect game of the special game is not executed, the player may lose interest. In particular, the look-ahead notice production is a production that suggests that it will be a big hit, and is a production that gives the player a sense of expectation. Even though it is a special game in which such an effect is executed, if the effect game corresponding to the special game is not executed, it is difficult to understand whether or not the game is a big hit, and there is a risk that the interest will be reduced. According to the present embodiment, when a new special game is put on hold, when the production game corresponding to the execution of the special game is not executed, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted to suppress the deterioration of the interest. be able to.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the pending special game which is suspended before the special game is included. If a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value is included in, the third condition is satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the game is in a specific state and the number of time reductions is less than the second special reserved number. And, it corresponds to the third condition. Then, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect when the third condition is satisfied.

If the look-ahead prohibition flag is not stored in the sub-RWM53, the sub-CPU 51 executes the look-ahead notice effect lottery (step S103). The look-ahead notice production lottery will be described.
The look-ahead notice effect lottery is a process of drawing whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub CPU 51 determines the look-ahead notice effect lottery table according to the number of reservations. Specifically, when the first special hold number is "1" in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. When the second special hold number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. As described above, when the number of reservations is "1", the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in the situation where the first special hold number is “0”, the first special hold number becomes “1”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in the situation where the second special hold number is “0”, the second special hold number becomes “1”.

When the first special hold number is any one of "2" to "4" in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. When the second special hold number is any of "2" to "4" in any of the special state and the specific state, the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. As described above, when the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4", the sub CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball enters the first special start port 15 in a situation where the first special hold number is "1" or more, before the game ball enters the first special start port 15. The first special hold number is any of "2" to "4" according to the first special hold number. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball enters the second special start opening 16 in a situation where the second special hold number is "1" or more, the game ball enters the second special start opening 16. The first special hold number is any of "2" to "4" according to the previous first special hold number.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may execute any of the notice effects YE1 to YE3, or may not execute the look-ahead notice effect. It will be decided by lottery. The sub CPU 51 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation process, and compares the value of the acquired random number with the determination value predetermined for each of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3, thereby causing the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3. Determine which one to execute. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines to execute the advance notice effect YE1 when the value of the acquired random number matches the determination value of the advance notice effect YE1. If the value of the acquired random number does not match any of the determination values of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3, it is determined not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect.

The advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are pre-reading advance notice effects that start a hold change effect for the special game when a new special game is put on hold. The pre-reading notice effect drawn by the lottery table ST1 does not include the zone effect. The notice effect YE1 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode when the new special game is put on hold. The notice effect YE2 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode when the new special game is put on hold. The notice effect YE3 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the third notice mode when the new special game is put on hold. The notice effects YE1 to YE3 are effects in which the type of the notice mode of the reserved image H does not change when the execution of the special game is started.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effect YE1 to YE3, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the determined look-ahead advance notice effect (hold change effect) after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. The sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect when the special game that is the target of the hold change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE1, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the hold change effect for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect when the special game that is the target of the hold change effect ends. Even if the sub CPU 51 decides to execute any of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 in the look-ahead notice effect lottery, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the hold change effect. The process of restricting the execution of the hold change effect (hold change prohibition process) will be described later.

In this way, when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may execute the hold change effect. On the other hand, when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the zone effect. As described above, when the number of reservations is "1", the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. Therefore, when the game ball enters the starting port in the situation where the number of holdings of the special game is 0, the holding change effect may be executed, but the zone effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 12B, when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 determines that any of the notice effects YE1 to YE12 is executed or the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. It will be decided by lottery. The sub CPU 51 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation process, and compares the value of the acquired random number with the determination value predetermined for each of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE12, thereby causing the advance notice effects YE1 to YE12. Determine which one to execute. If the value of the acquired random number does not match any of the determination values of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE12, it is determined not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect.

As described above, the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are pre-reading advance notice effects that start the hold change effect for the special game when a new special game is put on hold. The advance notice effects YE4 to YE6 are pre-reading advance notice effects that start a hold change effect for a newly reserved special game when the execution of the special game is started. The notice effect YE4 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode when the execution of the special game is started. The notice effect YE5 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode when the execution of the special game is started. The notice effect YE6 is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the third notice mode when the execution of the special game is started.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE4 to YE6, the execution of any special game until the execution of the special game targeted for the hold change effect is started is started. It is decided by lottery whether to start the execution of the pending change effect when it is done. In the normal state, the execution of the hold change effect can be started when the execution of the first special game is started, while the hold change effect can be started when the execution of the second special game is started. Execution cannot be started. Further, in the special state and the specific state, the execution of the hold change effect can be started when the execution of the second special game is started, while the execution of the first special game is started. Execution of the pending change effect cannot be started. For example, in the normal state, when the first special hold number is "3" and the sub CPU 51 decides to execute the advance notice effect YE4, when the next execution of the first special game is started, and next. When the execution of the next first special game is started, it is decided by lottery when to start the hold change effect. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts the hold change effect at the start timing of the determined hold change effect.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effect YE4 to YE6, the sub CPU 51 determines the look-ahead advance notice effect (hold change effect) at the start timing of the determined hold change effect after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. Starts execution. The sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect when the special game that is the target of the hold change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE4, the sub CPU 51 holds the special game that is the target of the hold change effect at the determined start timing of the hold change effect after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. Start the execution of the change effect. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect at the end of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect. Even if the sub CPU 51 decides to execute any of the advance notice effects YE4 to YE6 in the look-ahead notice effect lottery, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the hold change effect.

Notice effect YE7 to YE9 start a hold change effect for the special game when a new special game is put on hold, and also give a notice of the hold image H when the execution of the special game is started. It is an effect that changes the type of aspect. In the notice effect YE7, the hold image H corresponding to the special game subject to the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode when the new special game is put on hold, and then the execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode. In the notice effect YE8, the hold image H corresponding to the special game subject to the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode when the new special game is put on hold, and then the execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the third notice mode. In the notice effect YE9, the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode when the new special game is put on hold, and then the execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the third notice mode.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE7 to YE9, the execution of any special game until the execution of the special game targeted for the hold change effect is started is started. It is determined by lottery whether to change the type of the notice mode of the reserved image H in the wake of the fact. In the normal state, the type of the notice mode of the reserved image H may change when the execution of the first special game is started, while the execution of the second special game is started. The type of the notice mode of the reserved image H cannot be changed. Further, in the special state and the specific state, the type of the advance notice mode of the reserved image H may change when the execution of the second special game is started, while the execution of the first special game is started. The type of the notice mode of the reserved image H cannot be changed. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 decides to execute the advance notice effect YE7 when the second special hold number is "3" in the special state and the specific state, when the execution of the next second special game is started. , And when the execution of the next second special game is started, the hold change effect is determined by lottery. Then, the sub CPU 51 changes the type of the advance notice mode of the reserved image H at the determined execution timing.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effect YE7 to YE9, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the determined look-ahead advance notice effect (hold change effect) after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. After that, the sub CPU 51 changes the type of the advance notice mode of the reserved image H at the determined execution timing. The sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect when the special game that is the target of the hold change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE7, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the hold change effect for the special game that is the target of the hold change effect after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode at the determined execution timing. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the hold change effect at the end of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect. Even if the sub CPU 51 decides to execute any of the advance notice effects YE7 to YE9 in the look-ahead notice effect lottery, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the hold change effect.

The advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 are pre-reading advance notice effects that start a zone effect for a newly reserved special game when the execution of the special game is started. In the notice production YE10, the execution of the zone production is started when the execution of the special game is started, and the character Ca1 imitating the "cat" in the zone production finally the character Ca2 imitating the "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that kills 50 cats. In the notice production YE11, the execution of the zone production is started when the execution of the special game is started, and the character Ca1 imitating the "cat" in the zone production finally the character Ca2 imitating the "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that kills 100 cats. In the notice production YE12, the execution of the zone production is started when the execution of the special game is started, and the character Ca1 imitating the "cat" in the zone production finally the character Ca2 imitating the "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that defeats 777 cats.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12, the execution of the zone effect is started when the execution of the next special game is started. For example, if the sub CPU 51 decides to execute the advance notice effect YE10 when the number of holds is "4", the zone effect is started when the execution of the next special game in which the number of holds is "3" is started. To start. In this case, in the production game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone production, the zone production is executed over four special games until the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed. ..

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effect YE10 to YE12, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the determined look-ahead advance notice effect (zone effect) when the variable start command is input after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. Let me. Specifically, in the normal state, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the first fluctuation start command after finishing the look-ahead notice effect process, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the determined look-ahead notice effect (zone effect). The sub CPU 51 does not start the execution of the look-ahead notice effect even if the second fluctuation start command is input in the normal state. In the special state and the specific state, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the second fluctuation start command after finishing the look-ahead notice effect process, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the determined look-ahead notice effect (zone effect). The sub CPU 51 does not start the execution of the look-ahead notice effect even if the first fluctuation start command is input in the special state and the specific state. The sub CPU 51 ends the zone effect once the left symbol column and the right symbol string are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE10, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the zone effect when the variable start command is input after the pre-reading advance notice effect process is completed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeats 50 characters Ca2 imitating a "mouse" by a duel. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the zone effect once the left symbol column and the right symbol string are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. Even if the sub CPU 51 decides to execute any of the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 in the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery, the execution of the zone effect may be restricted. The process of restricting the execution of the zone effect (zone prohibition process) will be described later.

In this way, when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may execute the hold change effect. Further, when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may execute at least one of the hold change effect and the zone effect. As described above, when the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4", the lottery table ST2 is determined as the look-ahead notice effect lottery table. Therefore, when a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of holdings of the special game is 1 or more, at least one of the holding change effect and the zone effect may be executed.

Returning to FIG. 9, the look-ahead notice effect to be executed is determined, and after the look-ahead notice effect lottery is completed, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the hold change effect is not won (step S104). If the hold change effect is not won, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone effect is not won (step S105). If the zone effect is not won, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead advance notice effect process.

If the hold change effect is not non-winning (winning) in step S104, the sub CPU 51 executes the hold change prohibition process (step S106). After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead notice effect processing. If the zone effect is not non-winning (winning) in step S105, the sub CPU 51 executes zone prohibition processing (step S107). After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead notice effect processing.

The pending change prohibition processing will be described.
The hold change prohibition process is a process for limiting the execution of the hold change effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the pending change prohibition process, the process of restricting the execution of the zone effect cannot be executed.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S301). As described above, the specific effect in the present embodiment is a super reach effect. That is, in step S301, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the super reach effect is being executed. When the specific effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the hold change effect of the winning timing (step S302).

Specifically, if it is determined to execute any of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 and the specific effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are not executed. In other words, if the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the sub CPU 51 prevents the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 from being executed. Control. As a result, if the specific effect is not executed, the execution of the hold change effect should be started when a new special game is put on hold, but the execution of the hold change effect is not started and the hold change effect is started. The reserved image H corresponding to the target special game is not displayed in the notice mode but is displayed in the normal mode.

If it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE7 to YE9 and the specific effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 starts the hold change effect when a new special game is put on hold. Instead, control is performed so that the execution of the hold change effect is started when the execution of the special game from the next time onward is started. That is, when it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE7 to YE9, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the start of the hold change effect when a new special game is suspended. In other words, when the specific effect is being executed in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the sub CPU 51 indicates that the new special game is suspended. Control so that the hold change effect is not started as an opportunity. As a result, the execution of the hold change effect should be started when a new special game is put on hold, but the execution of the hold change effect is not started, and then the execution of the special game from the next time onward is started. When the execution is started, the execution of the pending change effect is started. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE7, the execution of the hold change effect is not started when a new special game is suspended, and the special game targeted for the hold change effect is supported. The reserved image H is not displayed in the notice mode but is displayed in the normal mode. After that, the execution of the hold change effect is started when the execution of the special game from the next time onward is started, and the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode. .. It should be noted that the advance notice effects YE4 to YE6 have no effect because they are not effects that start the hold change effect when a new special game is suspended.

As described above, if the specific effect is being executed in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the start port, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution to the hold change effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the specific effect corresponds to the first condition. In the present embodiment, the first condition is an example of a predetermined condition. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reserved image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the super reach effect. In a situation where such a hold image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH, it is difficult for the player to understand that the hold change effect is executed even if the hold change effect is executed. In addition, the super reach production is a production that can give a feeling of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit, and it is easy to improve the interest. Here, for example, if the hold change effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect, the degree of attention to the super reach effect may decrease. Further, even if the hold change effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect, there is a possibility that the player may not notice that the hold change effect has been executed because he pays too much attention to the super reach effect. If the hold change effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect, it may be difficult to decide which effect to pay attention to, and as a result, the player may lose interest. According to the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is being executed, the effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention by limiting the execution of the hold change effect.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game that has won the hold change effect among the hold special games that have been put on hold before the newly put hold special game. Step S303). That is, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the hold change effect is being executed, or whether it is determined to execute the hold change effect before the newly reserved special game. If there is no special game that has won the hold change effect among the hold special games held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 ends the hold change prohibition process. If there is a special game that has won the hold change effect among the pending special games that have been held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 will perform until the special game that has won the hold change effect ends. Execution of the hold change effect is prohibited (step S304).

Hereinafter, a case where there is a special game in which the hold change effect is won among the hold special games held before the newly put hold special game will be described.
When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are not executed. That is, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the pending change effect is performed in the pending special game suspended before the newly reserved special game. When there is a special game won in, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are not executed. As a result, the execution of the hold change effect should be started when a new special game is put on hold, but the execution of the hold change effect is not started and the special that is the target of the hold change effect. The reserved image H corresponding to the game is not displayed in the notice mode but is displayed in the normal mode.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE4 to YE9, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the execution of the hold change effect is not started until the special game in which the hold change effect is won ends. In other words, it is held in the pending special game that was held before the newly held special game in the situation where the execution of the special game was suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port. If there is a special game that wins the change effect, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the execution of the hold change effect is not started until the special game that wins the hold change effect ends. In this case, the sub CPU 51 may start the hold change effect when the special game is started after the special game won by the hold change effect is finished.

As described above, the sub CPU 51 is a pending special game that is reserved before the newly reserved special game in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port. If there is a special game that wins the hold change effect, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted. In the present embodiment, the first condition corresponds to the fact that there is a special game that has won the hold change effect among the hold special games that have been put on hold before the newly put hold special game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation of a big hit of a special game, which is the target of the hold change effect, differs depending on the type of the advance notice mode. When such a pending change effect is executed for a plurality of pending special games at the same time, the player is confused as to which special game should be focused on, and as a result, the player's interest is reduced. There is a risk. According to the present embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted when the special game is a special game in which the hold change effect is won among the pending special games held before the newly held special game. This makes it possible to prevent the pending change effect from being executed for a plurality of pending special games at the same time, and to execute the effect in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first condition corresponds to the fact that the specific effect is being executed in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port. Further, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the pending special game that is suspended before the newly reserved special game If there is a special game that wins the hold change effect, the first condition is met. Then, when the first condition is met, the sub CPU 51 limits the hold change effect, but does not limit the execution of the zone effect.

Next, zone prohibition processing will be described.
The zone prohibition process is a process for limiting the execution of the zone effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the zone prohibition process, the process of restricting the execution of the pending change effect cannot be executed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the reserved special games held before the newly held special game (step S401). ). Specifically, in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 in the reserved first special game held before the newly held special game. .. In either the special state or the specific state, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 in the second special game held before the newly held special game. judge. If there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the reserved special games held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the zone effect (step S402). After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the zone prohibition processing.

If there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 in the reserved special game held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 are not executed. In other words, in a situation where the execution of a special game is suspended based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, it is included in the pending special game that was suspended before the newly reserved special game. When there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 are not executed. As a result, the execution of the zone effect should be started when the execution of the next special game is started, but the execution of the zone effect is not started and the execution of the zone effect is not started. Execution of the special game that is the target of the zone production starts and ends.

As described above, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the sub CPU 51 is the pending special that is reserved before the newly reserved special game. If the game includes a special game of the look-ahead command SC2, the execution of the zone effect is restricted. As described above, the look-ahead command SC2 is information that can specify a specific fluctuation content. That is, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the sub CPU 51 executes the zone effect when the special game having a specific variable content is included. Restrict. In the present embodiment, the second condition corresponds to the inclusion of a special game having a specific variable content in the pending special game held before the newly reserved special game. In the present embodiment, the second condition is an example of a predetermined condition. As described above, the specific variation content is an effect content (variation content) that can be specified by the variation pattern of "with reach" which is an example of the out-of-range variation pattern. The zone effect is a continuous advance notice effect that is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. For example, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the zone effect, the player may not pay much attention to the zone effect and may not notice the reach effect. Further, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the zone effect, it may be confused as to which effect should be focused on, and as a result, the player may lose interest. Further, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the zone effect, there is a possibility that the special game in which the reach effect is executed is mistakenly recognized as the target of the zone effect. According to the present embodiment, when there is a special game in which the reach effect is executed in the corresponding effect game among the pending special games, the execution of the zone effect is restricted so that the player can easily pay attention to it. The production can be executed in the situation.

As shown in FIG. 14, in step S401, the sub CPU 51 is newly held if there is no special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the reserved special games held before the newly held special game. It is determined whether or not there is a special game that has won the zone effect among the pending special games that have been held before the special game (step S403). That is, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone effect is being executed, or whether it is determined to execute the zone effect before the newly reserved special game. If there is no special game that has won the zone effect among the pending special games that have been reserved before the newly reserved special game, the sub CPU 51 ends the zone prohibition processing. If there is a special game that has won the zone effect among the pending special games that have been reserved before the newly reserved special game, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the zone effect (step S404). After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the zone prohibition processing.

If there is a special game that has won the zone effect among the pending special games that have been reserved before the newly reserved special game, the sub CPU 51 controls the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 so as not to be executed. In other words, in a situation where the execution of a special game is suspended based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, it is included in the pending special game that was suspended before the newly reserved special game. When there is a special game in which the zone effect is won, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12 are not executed. As a result, the execution of the zone effect should be started when the execution of the next special game is started, but the execution of the zone effect is not started and the execution of the zone effect is not started. Execution of the special game that is the target of the zone production starts and ends.

As described above, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the sub CPU 51 is the pending special that is suspended before the newly reserved special game. If the game contains a special game that won the zone effect, the execution is restricted to the zone effect. In the present embodiment, the second condition corresponds to the fact that the special game that has been held before the newly held special game includes the special game that has won the zone effect. As described above, the zone effect is a continuous advance notice effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. Further, the zone effect is an effect that is continued until a reach is formed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. If a plurality of zone effects are executed at the same time for such a zone effect, it may be difficult to understand which special game the zone effect corresponds to. In addition, it may be difficult to decide which zone to pay attention to, and as a result, the player may lose interest. According to the present embodiment, in the case of a special game in which the zone effect is executed in the pending special game, by limiting the execution of the zone effect, it is possible to draw attention to one zone effect. It is possible to execute the production in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the special game is suspended before the special game. The second condition is applicable when a special game with a specific variable content is included. Further, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the pending special game that is suspended before the newly reserved special game If there is a special game that wins the zone production, the second condition is met. Then, when the second condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 51 limits the zone effect, but does not limit the execution of the hold change effect.

As described above, the sub CPU 51 can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition includes a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a first condition and a third condition different from the second condition. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the first condition is satisfied, the execution of the hold change effect may be restricted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the second condition is satisfied, the execution of the zone effect may be restricted. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the third condition is satisfied, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect may be restricted.

The effect of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In the first embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted when the first condition is satisfied, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted when the second condition is satisfied. .. Thereby, the execution of either the hold change effect or the zone effect can be restricted according to the respective conditions according to the types of the hold change effect and the zone effect. Further, in the first embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect is restricted when the third condition is satisfied. Thereby, regardless of the type of the hold change effect and the zone effect, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect can be restricted by the third condition. For example, if the hold change effect is executed in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the hold change effect, it is difficult to improve the interest in the game even if the hold change effect is executed. According to the first embodiment, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the hold change effect, the execution of the hold change effect can be restricted, but the execution of the zone effect can not be restricted. Further, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the zone effect, the execution of the zone effect may be restricted, but the execution of the hold change effect may not be restricted. Further, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the hold change effect and the zone effect, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect can be restricted. As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of either or both of the pending change effect and the zone effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the hold change effect and the zone effect are executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to them.

(1-2) In the first embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted when the first condition is satisfied, and the execution of the zone effect (continuous notice effect) is restricted when the second condition is satisfied. It is configured in. As a result, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect according to the specifications of the hold change effect. Further, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect according to the specification of the zone effect that it is a continuous notice effect. In this way, the execution of either the hold change effect or the zone effect can be restricted depending on the respective conditions according to the specifications of the hold change effect and the zone effect. Further, in the first embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect is restricted when the third condition is satisfied. Thereby, regardless of the specifications of the hold change effect and the zone effect, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect can be restricted by the third condition. According to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of either or both of the pending change effect and the zone effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-3) In the first embodiment, if the super reach effect is executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is newly suspended, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted. For example, if the hold change effect is executed in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the hold change effect, it is difficult to improve the interest in the game even if the hold change effect is executed. According to the first embodiment, for example, in a situation where it may be difficult to pay attention to the hold change effect due to the execution of the super reach effect, the execution of the hold change effect can be restricted. As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the hold change effect is executed, it is possible to facilitate the execution of the hold change effect in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-4) In the first embodiment, in a situation where the execution of a special game is newly suspended, a special game having a specific variable content is included in the pending special game suspended before the special game. If there is, it is configured to limit the execution of the zone effect. For example, if there is a special game with a specific variable content in the pending special game, and the zone effect is executed for the newly reserved special game, the specific variable content is pending. It is not clear whether to pay attention to the special game of the above or the newly reserved special game, which may reduce the interest. According to the first embodiment, when there is a special game having a specific variable content in the pending special game, the execution of the zone effect is restricted. As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the zone effect is executed, it is possible to facilitate the zone effect to be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-5) In the first embodiment, the hold change effect is not executed during the execution of the super reach effect. The super reach effect and the hold change effect are effects that make the player expect the special game to be a big hit. Then, the super reach effect is executed for the special game being executed, while the hold change effect is executed for the special game on hold. That is, for example, when the hold change effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect, the special game that is the target of the running super reach effect and the special game that is the target of the hold change effect are different special games. .. Therefore, if the super reach effect and the hold change effect are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which effect to pay attention to, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since the hold change effect is not executed during the execution of the super reach effect, when the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to the super reach effect. Further, when the hold change effect is executed, the hold change effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-6) In the first embodiment, during the execution of the hold change effect, a hold change effect different from the currently executed hold change effect is not executed. If a plurality of hold change effects are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which hold change effect, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since the plurality of hold change effects are not executed at the same time, when the hold change effects are executed, the hold change effects can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to them.

(1-7) In the first embodiment, the reach effect and the zone effect are not executed at the same time. If the reach effect and the zone effect are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which effect to pay attention to, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since the zone effect is not executed during the execution of the reach effect, when the reach effect is executed, the reach effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it. Further, when the zone effect is executed, the zone effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to the zone effect.

(1-8) In the first embodiment, during the execution of the zone effect, a zone effect different from the zone effect being executed is not executed. If a plurality of zone effects are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which zone effect, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since the plurality of zone effects are not executed at the same time, when the zone effects are executed, the zone effects can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to them.

(1-9) In the first embodiment, if there is a special game that is a big hit among the pending special games, the look-ahead notice effect (hold change effect and zone effect) is not executed. For example, if the look-ahead notice effect is executed, it may be difficult to pay attention to the effect corresponding to the special game that is a big hit because the attention is paid to the look-ahead notice effect. According to the first embodiment, if there is a special game that becomes a big hit among the pending special games, the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. Therefore, when the effect corresponding to the special game that becomes a big hit is executed, the player It is possible to execute a production corresponding to a special game that is a big hit in a situation where it is easy to pay attention to.

(1-10) In the first embodiment, the execution of the hold change effect is restricted when the first condition is satisfied, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted when the second condition is satisfied. .. As a result, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect according to the specification of the hold change effect that the effect is related to the hold image. Further, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect according to the specification of the zone effect that the effect is related to an image different from the reserved image. As a result, when the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-11) In the first embodiment, the hold change effect can be executed at the same time as the game ball enters the start port, while the zone effect starts the special game after the game ball enters the start port. It can be executed with the opportunity. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect according to the specification of the hold change effect that the game ball is executed at the same time as the game ball enters the starting port. Further, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect according to the specifications of the zone effect that the game ball is executed at the start of the special game after the game ball enters the start port. As a result, when the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-12) In the first embodiment, the zone effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect according to the specifications of the zone effect that the game is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. As a result, when the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the embodiments already described may be designated by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof may be simplified or omitted.

The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted when the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, various information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 can be restored based on the information stored in the held sub RWM 53 when the power is turned on. For example, when the power is turned off during the execution of the effect and then the power is turned on, the sub CPU 51 can execute the effect that was being executed when the power was turned off. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the execution of the look-ahead notice effect and then the power is turned on, the pre-reading notice effect that was being executed when the power is turned off is not executed. .. Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined to execute the look-ahead notice effect, but if the power is turned off when the execution of the look-ahead notice effect has not been started and then the power is turned on, the power is executed. It is configured not to execute the pre-reading notice effect that has been decided.

The sub CPU 51 stores in the sub RWM 53 information that can identify the effect being executed and information that can specify the effect for which execution has been determined in the sub power cutoff process. Various information stored in the sub-RWM53 including these information is retained even after the power is turned off. When the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is normal in the sub power on process, the sub CPU 51 returns based on various information stored in the held sub RWM 53.

The sub CPU 51 controls so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed even if the various information stored in the held sub-RWM 53 includes the information that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed. That is, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the look-ahead notice effect that was being executed when the power was turned off when the power was turned on. Further, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the pre-reading advance notice effect even if the various information stored in the held sub-RWM 53 includes information that can identify that the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined. To control. That is, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the look-ahead notice effect that was determined to be executed when the power is turned off when the power is turned on. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution of the look-ahead notice effect when the power is turned on. Further, in the present embodiment, when a new special game is put on hold after the power is turned on, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect for the special game is restricted by the power recovery prohibition process. There is.

The power recovery prohibition process executed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The power recovery prohibition process is a process for limiting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect (hold change effect and zone effect) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Note that the power restoration prohibition process is executed by the timer interrupt process performed at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the initial operation is being executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE (step S501). When the initial operation is being executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE, the sub CPU 51 stores the look-ahead prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53 (step S502). Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the power restoration prohibition process. When the initial operation is not being executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE, the sub CPU 51 erases the look-ahead prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53 (step S503).

When the read-ahead command is input, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the read-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the secondary RWM 53. When the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, the sub-CPU 51 does not execute the look-ahead advance notice effect processing (shown in FIG. 9). Therefore, when the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, the look-ahead notice effect lottery in the look-ahead notice effect process is not executed, and it is not determined to execute the hold change effect and the zone effect. When the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, the sub-CPU 51 may execute the look-ahead advance notice effect processing. In this way, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted to execute the initial operation in each of the effect devices constituting the effect device group DE, the sub CPU 51 executes the look-ahead advance notice effect. Restrict. In the present embodiment, it corresponds to the fourth condition that the initial operation is executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE. That is, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect when the fourth condition is satisfied by the power supply being cut off and then the power supply being restarted. In the present embodiment, the fourth condition is an example of a predetermined condition.

As shown in FIG. 15, after step S503, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game held when the power is turned off has not ended (step S504). Specifically, in the sub power cutoff process, the sub CPU 51 can specify the information that can specify the first special hold number stored in the sub RWM 53, and the information that can specify the first special hold number when the power is turned off (hereinafter, electric power). It is stored in the sub RWM53 as the first hold number at the time of disconnection). Further, in the sub power cutoff process, the sub CPU 51 uses information stored in the sub RWM 53 that can specify the first special hold number and information that can specify the second special hold number when the power is turned off (hereinafter, when the power is cut off). It is stored in the sub RWM53 as the second hold number). When the change end command is input after the input of the first change start command, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the first hold number at the time of power failure. When the change end command is input after the input of the second change start command, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the second hold number at the time of power failure. The sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from either the first hold number at the time of power failure or the second hold number at the time of power failure when the fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern elapses, regardless of the change end command. You may. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted. In the normal state, in step S503, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game held when the power is turned off has not ended depending on whether or not the first hold number at the time of power cut is 0. In either the special state or the specific state, in step S503, the sub CPU 51 ends the special game held when the power is turned off depending on whether the second hold number at the time of power failure is 0 or not. Determine if it is not.

If the special game that was held when the power was turned off has not ended, the sub CPU 51 stores the zone prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53 (step S505). Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the power restoration prohibition process. When the special game held when the power is turned off has ended, the sub CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53 (step S506). Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the power restoration prohibition process.

In the look-ahead advance notice effect process shown in FIG. 9, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53 before step S107. When the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the zone effect. That is, when the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the zone effect won in the look-ahead notice effect lottery is not executed. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead notice effect processing.

In this way, the sub CPU 51 executes the zone effect when the special game that was pending when the power supply was cut off after the power supply was cut off and then the power supply was restarted has not ended. To limit. In the present embodiment, it is an example of a predetermined condition that the special game that was pending when the power supply was cut off after the power supply was restarted has not ended.

Next, an example in which the look-ahead notice effect is restricted after the power supply is restarted will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, at the time point t10, the power switch 60a is operated to turn off in a situation where the second special game is being executed in a specific state, and the power supply is cut off. At this time, the second hold number at the time of power failure is "2". After that, at the time point t11, the power switch 60a is operated to be turned on, and the power supply is restarted. At this time, the execution of the second special game that was being executed when the power supply was cut off is resumed. Further, at the time point t11, the execution of the initial operation is started in each effect device. As a result, the look-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, and the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect is restricted. Then, at the time point t12, the second special game that started execution before the power supply is cut off ends.

At the time point t13, the execution of the second special game whose execution has been suspended is started. The special game whose execution has started at time t13 is the second special game held before the power supply is cut off.

At the time point t14, the initial operation ends at each effect device whose execution started at the time point t11. As a result, the look-ahead prohibition flag is erased from the sub-RWM53, and the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect is not restricted. However, since the second hold number at the time of power failure is "2", the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM53, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted. Therefore, at the time point t14, the execution of the hold change effect is not restricted, but the execution of the zone effect remains restricted. That is, at the time point t14, the hold change effect can be executed, but the zone effect cannot be executed.

At time point t15, the second special game whose execution started at time point t13 ends. Along with this, the second hold number at the time of power failure becomes "1". Then, at the time point t16, the execution of the second special game whose execution has been suspended is started. The special game whose execution has started at time t13 is the second special game held before the power supply is cut off.

At time point t17, the second special game whose execution started at time point t16 ends. Along with this, the second hold number at the time of power failure becomes "0". Therefore, the zone prohibition flag is erased from the sub RWM53, and the execution of the zone effect is not restricted. That is, at the time point t17, the zone effect can be executed. As described above, after the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the hold change effect can be executed and the timing at which the zone effect can be executed are different. Specifically, after the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the hold change effect can be executed is earlier than the timing at which the zone effect can be executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the hold change effect for the special game when a new special game is put on hold in the situation where the hold number of the special game is "0". It is configured in. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that when a new special game is held in a situation where the number of holdings of the special game is "0", the zone effect is not executed for the special game. ..

The effect of the second embodiment will be described. According to the second embodiment, it has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1-1) to (1-12) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) According to the second embodiment, after the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the hold change effect and the zone effect can be executed is different. As a result, after the power supply is restarted, the hold change effect and the zone effect can be executed when the situation becomes easy to attract attention according to each look-ahead notice effect. Therefore, when the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(2-2) In the second embodiment, when the fourth condition is met by restarting the power supply, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect is restricted. For example, when the power supply is started, the initial operation (so-called initial operation) may be performed. If the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed while such an initial operation is being performed, the player may not be able to pay attention to the executed effect. According to the second embodiment, after the power supply is restarted, the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect can be restricted. As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the hold change effect and the zone effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the hold change effect or the zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

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

-In the pre-reading common prohibition processing in each embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 may store the pre-reading prohibition flag in the sub-RWM 53 when the special game being executed is the special game of the pre-reading command SC3. That is, when the special game being executed is a special game in which the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value, the sub CPU 51 may store the look-ahead prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53.

-In the hold change prohibition processing in each embodiment, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the hold change effect of the winning timing even when the effect different from the super reach effect is being executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may limit the execution of the hold change effect of the winning timing during the execution of the effect in which the hold image H is not displayed. For example, the effect in which the reserved image H is not displayed includes a darkening effect executed when the effect mode is switched. That is, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the hold change effect when the hold image H cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize.

-In the hold change prohibition processing in each embodiment, if there is a special game that has won the hold change effect among the hold special games held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 is put on hold. The execution of the change effect may be prohibited.

-In each embodiment, the sub CPU 51 may be restricted so that the execution of the hold change effect is not started during the execution of the hold move effect. If the execution of the hold change effect is started during the execution of the hold move effect, it is difficult to recognize whether it is the hold change effect for the hold image H before the move or the hold change effect for the hold image H after the move. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the hold change effect during the execution of the hold move effect, the hold image H that is the target of the hold change effect can be easily recognized.

-In each embodiment, the look-ahead kinsoku processing may be executed after the look-ahead notice effect lottery. In this case, if the look-ahead notice effect is won in the look-ahead notice effect lottery, it is advisable to perform the look-ahead kinsoku processing and limit the execution of the look-ahead notice effect when a predetermined condition is met.

-In each embodiment, the hold change prohibition process and the zone prohibition process may be executed before the look-ahead notice effect lottery. In this case, if the predetermined conditions are met in the hold change prohibition processing, it is not necessary to perform the hold change effect lottery in the look-ahead notice effect lottery. Further, if the predetermined conditions are met in the zone prohibition processing, it is not necessary to perform the zone effect lottery in the look-ahead notice effect lottery.

-In each embodiment, a symbol EF effect may be included as an example of the look-ahead notice effect. The symbol EF effect is an effect in which an effect image is displayed so as to cover the effect symbols when the effect symbols in all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. The symbol EF effect is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. That is, the design EF effect is a continuous notice effect. Therefore, it can be said that it is a look-ahead notice production of the same classification as the zone production. Further, the continuous advance notice effect is not limited to the zone effect and the symbol EF effect, and may be different from the zone effect and the symbol EF effect as long as the effect is executed across a plurality of continuous special games. Similar to the zone effect, the symbol EF effect may be restricted from being executed when a predetermined condition is met by the zone prohibition process. Further, the execution of the symbol EF effect may be restricted when a predetermined condition is met by the pre-reading common prohibition processing. On the other hand, the execution of the symbol EF effect may not be restricted even if a predetermined condition is satisfied by the pending change prohibition process. It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of the symbol EF effect, and the degree of expectation of the special game, which is the target of the symbol EF effect, may be different depending on the type.

In the special symbol input process in each embodiment, the main CPU 42 may output control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number to the sub control board 50. .. Further, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 may output control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update to the sub control board 50. In the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 42 may output a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number to the sub control board 50. Further, in the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 42 may output a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update to the sub control board 50. In this case, the look-ahead command may be control information in which the first special hold number and the second special hold number cannot be specified. The sub CPU 51 may execute the hold appearance effect process, the hold move effect effect process, and the look-ahead advance notice effect process based on the input first hold number command and second hold number command.

-For the above modification example, the main CPU 42 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold increase / decrease command) capable of specifying an increase / decrease in the first special hold number to the sub control board 50 instead of the first hold number command. You may. When the number of the first special hold number increases or decreases, the main CPU 42 may store the increased / decreased first hold increase / decrease command in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 42 may output control information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold increase / decrease command) capable of specifying an increase / decrease in the second special hold number to the sub control board 50 instead of the second hold number command. .. When the number of the second special hold number increases or decreases, the main CPU 42 may store the second hold increase / decrease command after the increase / decrease in the output buffer. The sub CPU 51 may store information in the sub RWM 53 that can specify the first special hold number based on the input first hold increase / decrease command. The sub CPU 51 may store information in the sub RWM 53 that can specify the second special hold number based on the input second hold increase / decrease command. The sub CPU 51 may execute the hold appearance effect processing, the hold movement effect process, and the look-ahead advance notice effect process based on the information that can specify the first special hold number and the information that can specify the second special hold number.

-In each embodiment, the sub CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display an image that can identify that the look-ahead advance notice effect is restricted. For example, the sub CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display a dedicated image to be displayed only when the look-ahead notice effect is restricted during a part or the whole period during which the look-ahead notice effect is restricted. good.

-In each embodiment, the hold change effect may be executable after the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. That is, in the hold change effect, the hold image H may be displayed in a notice mode after the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started. Further, the hold change effect may change the type of the advance notice mode of the hold image H after the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is started.

In step S504 of the power restoration prohibition process (shown in FIG. 15) in the second embodiment, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game suspended when the power is turned off has not ended. Alternatively, or in addition, it may be determined whether or not the time since the power is turned on has reached a predetermined time. The sub CPU 51 measures the time after the power is turned on. When the time after the power is turned on has not reached the predetermined time, the sub CPU 51 stores the zone prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53. When the time after the power is turned on reaches a predetermined time, the sub CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53. The predetermined time is longer than the execution time of the initial operation of each effect device. The predetermined time is preferably a time during which five special games can be executed. That is, the predetermined time may be the time until all the special games held when the power is turned off are terminated, regardless of the number of holds when the power is turned off.

-For the above modification example, the sub CPU 51 substitutes for determining whether or not the time after the power is turned on has reached a predetermined time, or in addition, the number of times the special game is executed after the power is turned on. May be determined whether or not has reached a predetermined number of times. The sub CPU 51 counts the number of times the special game has been executed since the power was turned on. The sub CPU 51 stores the zone prohibition flag in the sub RWM 53 when the number of times the special game has been executed since the power was turned on has not reached a predetermined number of times. When the number of times the special game has been executed since the power was turned on has reached a predetermined number, the sub CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53.

-In each embodiment, after the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the hold change effect can be executed by any of the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition. The timing at which the zone effect becomes feasible may differ from the timing at which the zone effect becomes feasible. Further, after the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the hold change effect can be executed under conditions different from the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition. , The timing at which the zone effect can be executed may be different.

-In each embodiment, after the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, a high ball entry rate state is given according to the type of the big hit symbol. There may be times when you do not.

-As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a probability fluctuation state, it is controlled to a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit game is given, and to a probability fluctuation state until the special symbol fluctuation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. There is a specification (ST machine) to be used. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probability fluctuation state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls the pachinko gaming machine to the probability fluctuation state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine.

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

-In each embodiment, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be appropriately changed. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable.

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

-In the first embodiment, only the stored contents of the main RWM44 among the main RWM44 and the sub RWM53 may be configured to be retained for a period even when the power supply is cut off. In this case, the stored information of the sub RWM 53 is erased as the power supply is cut off.

The technical ideas that can be grasped from each embodiment and modification examples are described.
(B) The first notice effect is a hold change effect, and the second notice effect is a continuous notice effect.

(B) The effect includes a first advance notice effect, a second advance notice effect, and a specific effect, and the execution of the variable game is suspended based on the fact that the game ball enters the start opening. If the specific effect is being executed in the situation, the first condition is satisfied.

(C) In a situation where the execution of the variable game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the specific variable content is included in the pending variable game held before the variable game. If a variable game is included, the second condition is satisfied.

(D) After the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the first notice effect becomes feasible and the timing at which the second notice effect becomes feasible are different.

(E) The predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition, and the first condition and the first condition. The first notice is given when the second condition and the fourth condition different from the third condition are included, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted to meet the fourth condition. The execution of the effect and the second notice effect is restricted.

(F) The second notice effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games.
(G) The effect executing means includes a display means capable of displaying an image, the image includes a held image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the first notice effect is. While the effect relating to the reserved image, the second notice effect is an effect relating to an image different from the reserved image.

(H) The first notice effect can be executed at the same time as the game ball enters the start port, while the second notice effect is a variable game after the game ball enters the start port. It can be executed when the start is started.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine 15 ... 1st special start port 16 ... 2nd special start port 40 ... Main control board 41 ... Microprocessor 42 ... Main CPU 43 ... Main ROM 44 ... Main RWM 50 ... Sub control board 51 ... Sub CPU DE … Production device group EH… Production display device LA… Decorative lamp SP… Speaker

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes an effect executing means for executing an effect in a game machine that is provided with a starting port and can suspend execution of a variable game based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. The effect includes an effect control means for executing control related to the execution of the effect, the effect includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect include the first notice effect and the second notice effect. It is an effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and when a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of pending games is 1 or more, the first notice effect and the above-mentioned first notice effect and When at least one of the second notice effects is executed and the game ball enters the start port in a situation where the number of pending games is 0, the first notice effect is performed. While it may be executed, the second advance notice effect is not executed, and the effect control means can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition are included, and the first condition, the second condition, and the above. The third condition is satisfied in a situation where the execution of the newly reserved variable game is suspended, depending on the content of the variable game held before the newly reserved variable game, and the effect control means is the above-mentioned effect control means. When the first condition is met, the execution of the first notice effect is restricted, while the execution of the second notice effect is not restricted, and when the second condition is met, the execution of the second notice effect is executed. On the other hand, the gist is not to limit the execution of the first notice effect, but to limit the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect when the third condition is met.
The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with a starting port, and is an effect executing means for executing an effect in a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a variable game based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. The effect includes an effect control means for executing control related to the execution of the effect, the effect includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect include the first notice effect and the second notice effect. It is an effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and when a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of reserved variable games is 1 or more, the first notice effect and the above-mentioned first notice effect and If at least one of the second notice effects is executed and the game ball enters the start port in a situation where the number of pending games is 0, the first notice effect is performed. While it may be executed, the second advance notice effect is not executed, and the effect control means can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition are included, and the first condition and the second condition are new. In the situation where the execution of the variable game is suspended, the execution of the variable game is newly held according to the content of the variable game held before the newly reserved variable game. It is established according to the state of the game in the reserved situation, and the effect control means restricts the execution of the first advance notice effect when the first condition is met, while executing the second advance notice effect. Without restriction, when the second condition is met, the execution of the second notice effect is restricted, while the execution of the first notice effect is not restricted, and when the third condition is met, the first notice effect is restricted. The gist is to limit the execution of one notice effect and the second notice effect.

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In a gaming machine provided with a starting port and capable of suspending execution of a variable game based on the entry of a gaming ball into the starting opening.
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for executing the control related to the execution of the effect is provided.
The effect includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect.
The first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended.
When a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of pending games is 1 or more, at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed. ,
When a game ball enters the starting port in a situation where the number of pending games is 0, the first notice effect may be executed, but the second notice effect is not executed.
The effect control means can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The predetermined condition includes a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition.
The effect control means is
When the first condition is met, the execution of the first notice effect is restricted, while the execution of the second notice effect is not restricted.
When the second condition is met, the execution of the second notice effect is restricted, while the execution of the first notice effect is not restricted.
A gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is restricted when the third condition is satisfied.

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