JP2022179738A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving an interest in a game.

SOLUTION: A special zone performance is a performance capable of showing different images, between when it is executed during a first specific period and when it is executed during a second specific period for which control time is longer than for the first specific period, from the time when it is controlled to a specific period until a prescribed time passes. A special performance that can be executed when the special zone performance is started is a performance showing the same image when the special zone performance is executed during the first specific period and during the second specific period. If the special zone performance is executed during the second specific period, an image indicating a jackpot expectation degree is more likely to turn into an image with a high jackpot expectation degree, and the number of consecutive execution of a unit performance is larger in a false continuation performance which is executed during execution of the special zone performance, than the special zone performance is executed during the first specific period. When the unit performance is consecutively executed, a performance that can specify the continuous execution of the unit performance is executed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, when a big win display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a special ball entrance is opened to provide a big win game. A production that raises the expectation of becoming is being executed.

Among such pachinko gaming machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a specific image such as a specific background image is displayed in a specific period spanning a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games, and the specific image is displayed. In some cases, the degree of expectation for a big hit is indicated by the number of displayed symbol variation games.

JP 2012-75523 A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the interest in the game by enhancing the effect of displaying the specific image.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the conventional technology, and its object is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in games.

A gaming machine which solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, and includes a performance execution means for executing a performance, and is executed by the performance execution means. The effects include a specific effect that is executed during a part of the specific period during which one symbol variation game is executed, and a special effect that can be executed when the specific effect is started. The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period whose control time is longer than the first specific period, and the specific effect is executed in the first specific period and in the second specific period. When it is executed in the first specific period, it is until a predetermined time elapses after being controlled in the first specific period, and when it is executed in the second specific period. It is an effect that can display a different specific image from when it is controlled during the second specific period until the predetermined time elapses, and when it is executed during the second specific period, it is executed during the first specific period. The special effect is a performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than when the special performance is executed in the first specified period and in the second specified period. The specific effect is an effect to be displayed, and the specific effect is an effect to variably display an image indicating the degree of expectation for a big win, and when executed during the second specific period, when executed during the first specific period. is an effect that easily changes to an image with a higher expectation of a big hit than the above, a pseudo-continuous effect can be executed when the specific effect is being executed, and the pseudo-continuous effect is performed during the one pattern variation game. It is an effect capable of executing a plurality of unit effects, and the specific effect is executed in the second specific period more than the specific effect is executed in the first specific period. The number of times the unit performance is continuously executed in the pseudo continuous performance performed when is executed is large, and the unit performance continues in the pseudo continuous performance performed when the specific performance is performed. The gist is that, when the unit performance is executed, an effect that can specify that the unit effect is continuously executed is executed.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. The figure which shows a production|presentation pattern. 4(a) to 4(d) are diagrams showing rendering modes based on rendering patterns. FIG. The figure which shows a zone pattern. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing effects modes of effect blocks. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a control mode of a special zone. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing prefetch command setting processing;

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The speaker 18 is a device that outputs sound, and as one of effects, it executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

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

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

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

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

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

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is provided. That is, the jackpot game (win game) is a game given on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won, and is a game given after the big win display result is displayed in the special game. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (normal variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display portion 22f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games (normal pending game number) whose execution is suspended because the pending condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 has a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 28. - 特許庁For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the first special game reserve condition (first reserve condition) can be established, and the award ball payout condition is established. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 28 (the game ball entered into the first start hole 28). Also, the first special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the first starting hole 28 .

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start hole 29. - 特許庁For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the second special game reserve condition (second reserve condition) can be established, and the prize ball payout condition is established. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects entry of a game ball into the second start hole 29 (game ball entered into the second start hole 29). Also, the second special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the second starting hole 29 .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) for operating the normal variable member 30. As shown in FIG. Ordinary variable member 30 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that allows game balls to enter and detects game balls passing through the gate 33 . In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball entered into the general prize winning port . For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a prize winning port different from the above prize winning port. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko game machine is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR imitating swords. In this embodiment, the left movable body KL is moved by driving the first effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 2), and the right movable body KR is moved by driving the second effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 2). . The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR perform a movable effect. Thus, in this embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the movable effect means.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the variable member 30 can normally be operated to the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not actuated to the open condition in the low base condition. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the big-hit game, firstly, an opening effect is performed for informing the start of the big-hit game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("9" in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are met. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is opened. takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZA and 35 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. Of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed in the second special pattern display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zb. It is As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two kinds of big wins in the first special game and two kinds of big wins in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win patterns are used and expressed as big wins based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

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

In this embodiment, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, in each of the round games of a plurality of times, an inter-round interval time (2s in this embodiment) is set (defined) after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round of play will begin, or the ending time will begin. Further, in this embodiment, the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

A high-probability state and a high-base state are defined for the symbols ZA and Za as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is finished, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next jackpot game is given. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is provided, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special game is completed, or the upper limit number of times is reached. A high base state is provided until a jackpot game is provided before the special game is ended.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, a normal winning lottery was performed to see if it would be a normal hit, but this is not the only option. It may be determined that high base conditions do not usually win. As the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game, 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state are set. The number of prize balls is "4" when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when it is detected, and "5" is set when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5.

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

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

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies, for example, the type of ready-to-win effect, the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, the period from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It does not have to be the information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game performed during the period.

The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a losing reach variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 17 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 and A4 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A3 and A4. The first effect actuator A3 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving (moving) the left movable body KL, and the second effect actuator A4 is an actuator such as a stepping motor for moving the right movable body KR. is.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met.

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

On the other hand, when the special game and the jackpot game are not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the second special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the first special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can perform control relating to the first special game and the second special game, and will perform control to execute the special game when the conditions for executing the special game are established. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the special game corresponds to variation pattern determination means.

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when finishing the big win game when a big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big win game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big win game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

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

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

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

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for suspending the normal game is established. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the number of normal reserves does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the normal game reserve condition is satisfied and the execution of the normal variation game is reserved. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the updated normal pending number (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) in the output buffer.

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

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

On the other hand, when not during the normal game and during the normal winning game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of normal reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the normal game, and performs a predetermined process to start the normal game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

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

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning pattern derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the above-described normal symbol variation time shortening control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state to decide. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determined variation time (hereinafter referred to as normal start command) in the output buffer. It should be noted that the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery for normal symbols. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal losing pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. normally controls actuator A1. For example, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, one normal per game than the first opening pattern A second opening pattern with a longer total opening time of the normal variable member 30 is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big win game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, etc. in addition to the performance display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

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

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

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

Further, fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the low base state, and fluctuation patterns HP51 and HP52 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the high base state. HP01 and HP02 are fluctuation patterns that can be commonly selected in the low base state and the high base state.

In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 are formed in the production game (during the execution of the special game) to form the first super reach (hereinafter referred to as "SR1" in some cases). There) is a variation pattern in which the production is executed. Variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the performance game (during execution of the special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") performance is executed.

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

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (continuous number) executed in one special game. A variation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or more predetermined periods in one special game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in effect symbols. In other words, the variable cycle is a unit effect executed in one or a plurality of predetermined periods to which one special game is assigned (divided). In this embodiment, as a variation cycle other than the final, one variation cycle is from the start of the variable display of the performance design until the performance design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the final variation cycle is the performance design. From the start of the variable display to the fixed stop display of the production pattern is defined as one variable cycle.

In this embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game (upper limit continuous number of times, four times in this embodiment) is defined, and the number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game is defined. The degree of expectation for a big hit can be indicated by the number of times. In particular, it is stipulated that the greater the number of variation cycles executed during one special game, the higher the expectation of a big win. Further, it is stipulated that when the number of variation cycles executed during one special game reaches the upper limit, it is determined that a big win will occur. Therefore, during one special game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, thereby increasing the expectation of a big win.

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

In this embodiment, when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined, the case where three variation cycles are performed in one special game, and the case where one or two variation cycles are performed in one special game and have 1 or 2 cycles of variation in a single special game will be controlled to a special zone.

In this embodiment, the special zone is in a state where the expectation of a big hit is high. In this special zone, a background image (special background image) different from the normal background image (normal background image) is displayed on the effect display device 27, and points are obtained according to the operation of the operation button 19. can be done. The points obtained in this manner are numerical values that can specify the degree of expectation for a big win, and it is possible to specify that the greater the point, the higher the degree of expectation for a big win. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect executed when the special zone is controlled is a different effect such as a ready-to-win effect from the effect using the effect pattern. Hereinafter, the effect executed when being controlled to the special zone will be referred to as special zone effect.

Here, a specific example of an effect mode of various effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4(a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is fixed and stopped in the low base state, and as shown in FIG. 4(b), execution of the special game is started. When it is done, the production pattern is variably displayed. In this case, the normal background image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(c), the effect symbols are fixed and stopped in the combination of symbols that are not matched, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 4(d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the performance symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(e), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as "1", and after being temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 4(f). At the same time, the performance pattern in the right column is changed from "1" to "2", the performance pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed as "2", and the continuous pattern combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. A continuous pattern combination is a combination of patterns in which the middle and right row performance symbols are larger than the left row performance symbols by "1", and one special game has the next variation cycle, and the next variation cycle. It is possible to identify that the In this case, it is possible to specify that the first variation cycle is completed and the second variation cycle is to be performed in one special game.

As shown in FIG. 4(g), when the next variation cycle (the second variation cycle) is started, the performance symbols that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(h), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as "1", and after being temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 5(a). At the same time, the performance pattern in the right column is changed from "1" to "2", the performance pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed as "2", and the continuous pattern combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, it is possible to specify that the second variation cycle is completed and the third variation cycle is present in one special game.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the next variation cycle (the third variation cycle) is started, the performance symbols that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(c), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as "1", temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination, and the continued symbol combination is temporarily displayed. It may be reach without This makes it possible to specify that the third variation cycle is performed in one special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(d), the performance symbols are fixed and displayed in a combination of symbols for a big win, and the special game is finished.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(e), the performance symbols are fixed and stopped, and as shown in FIG. 5(f), when the execution of the special game is started, the performance symbols are variably displayed. In this case, the normal background image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(g), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as "1", and after being temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 5(h). At the same time, the performance pattern in the right column is changed from "1" to "2", the performance pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed as "2", and the continuous pattern combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), the next fluctuation cycle (second fluctuation cycle) is normally started, but the next fluctuation cycle (second fluctuation cycle) is not started, and the special zone may break into. In this case, a special background image different from the normal background image is displayed. Further, when entering the special zone, an image of "chance 4" is displayed, and it becomes possible to specify that the number of times of control during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button 19 is valid is "4".

As shown in FIG. 6(b), after entering the special zone and executing the introductory performance, the control is performed during the first operation effective period, and an image prompting the single operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. In addition, an image "chance 1/4" is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the number of times of control during the valid operation period is the first of four times. Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the operation button 19 is operated once, a point image of "+300" is displayed, and "300" is displayed as the accumulated points.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(d), after the introductory effect is executed, it is controlled during the second operation effective period, and an image prompting the single-press operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. In addition, an image of "chance 2/4" is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the number of times of control during the valid operation period is the second out of four. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(e), when the operation button 19 is operated once, a point image of "+300" is displayed, and "600" is displayed as the accumulated points.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(f), after the introductory effect is executed, the control is performed during the third operation effective period, and an image prompting the repeated operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. Also, an image "chance 3/4" is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the number of times of control during the valid operation period is the third out of four. Then, as shown in FIG. 6G, when the operation button 19 is operated repeatedly, a point image of "+600" is displayed, and "1200" is displayed as the accumulated points.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(h), after the introductory effect is executed, control is performed during the fourth operation effective period, and an image prompting a long press operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. In addition, an image "chance 4/4" is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the number of times of control during the valid operation period is the fourth out of four. Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the operation button 19 is pressed for a long time, a point image of "+900" is displayed, and "2100" is displayed as the accumulated points. Finally, as shown in FIG. 7B, a result image is displayed in which the accumulated points acquired in the special zone is "2100".

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as "1", temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination, and as shown in FIG. 7(d), The performance symbols are fixed and displayed in a combination of symbols for a big hit, and the special game is finished.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7(e), in the special zone, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may be controlled during the valid operation period after they have been displaced. In this case, after the introductory effect is executed, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are displaced, and as shown in FIG. An image prompting for an operation is displayed. In addition, an image "chance 3/3" is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the number of times of control during the effective operation period is the third out of three. Then, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the operation button 19 is pressed for a long time, a point image of "+3000" is displayed, and "4500" is displayed as the accumulated points. Finally, as shown in FIG. 7(h), a result image is displayed in which the accumulated points acquired in the special zone is "4500".

Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the effect pattern determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns EP3A to EP3D as effect patterns determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. The performance pattern EP3A is a performance pattern in which a pseudo-continuous performance in which three fluctuation cycles are performed is executed without entering the special zone, and the SR1 performance is executed. The performance pattern EP3B is a performance pattern in which a pseudo-continuous performance in which two variation cycles are performed is executed, and the special zone is entered in the second variation cycle, and the SR1 performance is performed. The performance pattern EP3C is a performance pattern in which the special zone is entered after the first variation cycle is completed, and the SR1 performance is executed. The performance pattern EP3D is a performance pattern in which the player enters the special zone in the first variation cycle and executes the SR1 performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a), in the effect pattern EP3A, at the timing indicated by symbol T0, the special game is started, the effect game is started, and the first variation cycle is executed. be started. In this case, the effect is executed before the ready-to-win is generated. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T2, after the left and right row performance symbols are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, the right row performance symbols swing and fluctuate in the direction of fluctuation, and the right row performance symbols are changed. A stimulating performance is executed to suggest that the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol combination by fluctuating again. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T3, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol combination.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T4, the variable display of the performance symbols is started, and the second variable cycle is started. In this case, the effect is executed before the ready-to-win is generated. Then, at the timing indicated by reference symbol T6, after the left and right row performance symbols are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, the right row performance symbols oscillate and fluctuate in the direction of fluctuation, and the right row performance symbols are changed. A stimulating performance is executed to suggest that the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol combination by fluctuating again. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol combination.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T8, the variable display of the performance symbols is started, and the third variable cycle is started. In this case, the effect is executed before the ready-to-win is generated. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T9, after the left and right row performance symbols are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, the right row performance symbols oscillate and fluctuate in the direction of fluctuation, and the right row performance symbols are changed. A stimulating performance is executed to suggest that the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol combination by fluctuating again. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the execution of the SR1 effect is started without temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol as a continuation symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), in the effect pattern EP3B, the variable display of the effect symbols is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T4, and the second variable cycle is started. In this case, the effect when the variation cycle is started is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T5, the special zone is entered, and at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the special zone ends, and the execution of the SR1 effect is started. This special zone is a period controlled based on the special zone pattern ZP1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(c), in the production pattern EP3C, at the timing indicated by the symbol T4, the variable display of the production pattern is not started, the special zone is entered, and at the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the special zone is finished, and the execution of the SR1 effect is started. This special zone is a period controlled based on the special zone pattern ZP2, and is controlled over a longer period of time than the special zone controlled based on the special zone pattern ZP1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(d), in the effect pattern EP3D, the execution of the first variation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T0. In this case, the effect when the variation cycle is started is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T1, the game enters the special zone, and at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the special zone ends, and execution of the SR1 effect is started. This special zone is a period controlled based on the special zone pattern ZP3, and is controlled over a longer period of time than the special zones controlled based on the special zone patterns ZP1 and ZP2.

Here, the special zone pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, there are a plurality of types of special zone patterns ZP1 to ZP3 as special zone patterns. The special zone pattern ZP1 is a pattern that is referred to when the performance pattern EP3B is determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. The special zone pattern ZP2 is a pattern referred to when the performance pattern EP3C is determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. The special zone pattern ZP3 is a pattern referred to when the performance pattern EP3D is determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined.

A plurality of types of effect block patterns are associated with each of the plurality of types of special zone patterns ZP1 to ZP3. Specifically, the effect block patterns BP10 to BP18 correspond to the special zone pattern ZP1, the effect block patterns BP20 to BP29 correspond to the special zone pattern ZP2, and the effect block patterns BP30 to BP51 correspond to the special zone pattern ZP3. attached. Then, any one effect block pattern is determined from a plurality of types of effect block patterns corresponding to the special zone pattern.

A plurality of effect blocks are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect block patterns in chronological order. Specifically, the effect block pattern BP10 is associated with the effect block EB1, the effect block EB1, the effect block EB1, the effect block EB1, and the effect block EB3 in chronological order.

One effect block is controlled for one operation effective period during which the operation of the operation button 19 is accepted as effective. Therefore, it can be said that the number of times of control during the effective operation period corresponds to the number of effect blocks corresponding to the effect block pattern.

In addition, the effect blocks include a plurality of types of effect blocks EB1 to EB5, and points that can be obtained by operating the operation button 19 differ depending on the types of effect blocks. Specifically, the effect block EB1 is a effect block that acquires 300 points according to the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. The effect block EB2 is a effect block that acquires 450 points according to the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. The effect block EB3 is a effect block that acquires 600 points according to the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. The effect block EB4 is a effect block that acquires 900 points according to the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. The effect block EB5 is a effect block that acquires 3000 points according to the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. Therefore, it can be said that the points that can be obtained by operating the operation button 19 correspond to the types of effect blocks corresponding to the effect block pattern.

In this embodiment, common effect blocks corresponding to the effect block patterns include a special zone entry effect block, a number of times notification effect block, and a comprehensive result effect block. The special zone rush effect block is a effect block for executing a special zone rush effect that can specify that the player has entered the special zone, and is a effect block that is executed when the special zone is entered. The number-of-times notification effect block is a effect block for executing a number-of-times notification effect that can specify the number of times of operation effective control, which is the number of times controlled during the operation valid period, and is after the special zone entry effect block. This is an effect block executed before EB1 to EB5. The total result effect block is a effect block for executing a total result effect that can specify the acquired accumulated points, and is a effect block executed after the effect blocks EB1 to EB5. Thus, the special zone effect is executed in the order of the special zone entry effect, the number of times notification effect, the effect based on the effect blocks EB1 to EB5, and the total result effect, based on the effect block pattern.

Now, with reference to FIG. 11, the effect block will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types of effect blocks are associated with effect modes (effect contents) to be executed and their execution timings, and information that can specify the correspondence relationship is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. ing.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), in the effect block EB1, the effect based on the effect block EB1 is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the first introduction effect is started. This first introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation effective period starts. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the first introductory effect ends, and the execution of the action effect in which the predetermined character performs an action is started, and the operation valid period is controlled. In this case, one operation is accepted as valid during the operation valid period. Then, the operation effective period ends with the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 as the upper limit, and the execution of the result effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is started. The result effect is a effect of displaying the points obtained in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the effective period of operation and the accumulated points obtained in one special zone. Then, the effect based on the effect block EB1 is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), in the effect block EB2, the effect based on the effect block EB2 is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the second introduction effect is started. This second introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation valid period starts, and is an introductory effect different in the mode of production from the first introductory effect. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the second introductory effect ends, and execution of a character effect in which a character image imitating a predetermined character is displayed is started. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the character presentation ends, and the execution of the action presentation in which the predetermined character performs an action is started, and the control is performed during the valid operation period. In this case, three operations are accepted as valid during the operation valid period. Then, the operation valid period ends with the timing indicated by reference symbol T17 as the upper limit, and the execution of the result effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is started. The result effect is a effect of displaying the points obtained in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the effective period of operation and the accumulated points obtained in one special zone. Then, the effect based on the effect block EB2 is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), in the effect block EB3, the effect based on the effect block EB3 is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the first introductory effect is started. This first introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation effective period starts, and is an introductory effect having the same effect mode as the first introductory effect in the effect block EB1. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the first introductory effect ends, and the development effect is executed in which a character image imitating a predetermined character is displayed. This development effect is an effect that can be identified as not being an effect based on the effect block EB1. In this case, a motion effect is executed in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR swing. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the development effect ends, the execution of the action effect in which the predetermined character performs an action is started, and the control is performed during the valid operation period. In this case, the continuous hit operation is accepted as valid during the operation valid period. In other words, a plurality of operations are accepted as valid during the operation valid period. Then, the valid operation period ends at the timing indicated by symbol T17, and the execution of the effect effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is started. The result effect is a effect of displaying the points obtained in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the effective period of operation and the accumulated points obtained in one special zone. Then, the effect based on the effect block EB3 is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), in the effect block EB4A among the effect blocks EB4, the effect based on the effect block EB4A is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the first introduction effect is started. This first introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation effective period starts, and is an introductory effect having the same effect mode as the first introductory effect in the effect blocks EB1 and EB3. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the first introductory effect ends, and the development effect is executed in which a character image imitating a predetermined character is displayed. This development effect is an effect that can be identified as not being an effect based on the effect block EB1. In this case, a motion effect is executed in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR swing. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the development effect ends, the execution of the action effect in which the predetermined character performs an action is started, and the control is performed during the valid operation period. In this case, the long press operation is accepted as valid during the operation valid period. In other words, the operation is accepted as being valid for a predetermined period of time during the operation valid period. Then, the valid operation period ends at the timing indicated by symbol T17, and the execution of the effect effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is started. The result effect is a effect of displaying the points obtained in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the effective period of operation and the accumulated points obtained in one special zone. Then, the effect based on the effect block EB4A is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18.

As shown in FIG. 11(e), in the effect block EB4B of the effect blocks EB4, the effect based on the effect block EB4B is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the second introduction effect is started. This second introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation valid period starts, and is an introductory effect having the same effect mode as the second introductory effect in the effect block EB2. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the second introductory effect is completed, and thereafter the control is performed in the same manner as the effect based on the effect block EB4A.

In this embodiment, when the effect block EB4 corresponds to the effect block pattern, one of the effect blocks EB4A and EP4B is determined based on whether the variation pattern HP31 or the variation pattern HP32 is determined. In particular, when the variation pattern HP32 is determined, the effect block EB4B is determined with a higher probability than when the variation pattern HP31 is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variation pattern HP32 is determined, the production block EB4A may be determined with a higher probability than when the variation pattern HP31 is determined, or may be determined with the same probability.

As shown in FIG. 11(f), in the effect block EB5, the effect based on the effect block EB5 is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and the execution of the first introduction effect is started. This first introductory effect is an introductory effect before the operation valid period starts, and is an introductory effect having the same effect mode as the first introductory effects in the effect blocks EB1, EB3, and EB4A. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the first introduction effect is completed, and the freeze effect is executed. This freeze effect is a effect of continuing to display the image that was being displayed when the first introductory effect ended. In this case, after the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are displaced to the specific positions, a movable effect is executed in which they are displaced to the original positions. This specific position is a position arranged on the front side of the effect display device 27 . In other words, unlike the effect blocks EB3, EB4A, and EB4B, the effect block EB5 is a effect block in which a movable effect is executed in a state of large displacement. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by symbol T15, the freeze effect ends, and the third introductory effect is executed. The third introductory effect is a different effect from the first introductory effect and the second introductory effect, and the effect can be specified as being based on the effect block EB5. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T16, the third introductory effect ends, and the execution of the action effect in which the predetermined character performs an action is started, and the operation valid period is controlled. In this case, the long press operation is accepted as valid during the operation valid period. In other words, the operation is accepted as being valid for a predetermined period of time during the operation valid period. Then, the valid operation period ends at the timing indicated by symbol T19, and the execution of the effect effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is started. The result effect is a effect of displaying the points obtained in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the effective period of operation and the accumulated points obtained in one special zone. Then, the effect based on the effect block EB5 is terminated at a timing later than the timing indicated by the symbol T19.

Also, this effect block EB5 has a longer effect time than the effect blocks EB1 to EB4. The effect blocks EB2 to EB4 have the same effect time. The effect block EB1 has a shorter effect time than the effect blocks EB2 to EB5.

Thus, the special zone is controlled during a part of the period during which one special game is executed when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. That is, the special zone effect is executed during a part of the period during which one special game is executed. In particular, the special zone includes multiple types of special zones based on special zone patterns ZP1 to ZP3 with different control times. or to a special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP3. In other words, when the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined, control is performed in one of a plurality of types of special zones with different control times.

Next, the effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The effect determination process is a process that is called every predetermined cycle.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a game start command has been input. When determining that the game start command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the game start command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the effect to be executed, stores information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the effect determination process.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern based on the input game start command, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, when the input game start command is a game start command that can specify the variation patterns HP31 and HP32, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns EP3A to EP3D. In this case, when the game start command can specify the variation pattern HP31, which is the winning reach variation pattern, and when the game start command can specify the variation pattern HP32, which is the big hit variation pattern, the effect pattern is produced at different probabilities. It is determined.

In particular, when a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is determined, the performance pattern EP3D is determined at a rate at which the expectation of a big hit is higher than the performance pattern EP3C. Further, when the game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is determined, the performance patterns are determined at a rate that the performance pattern EP3C has a higher degree of expectation for the big hit than the performance pattern EP3B. Further, when a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is determined, the performance pattern EP3B is determined at a rate at which the expectation of a big hit is higher than the performance pattern EP3A. Also, when the effect pattern EP3B is determined, the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP1 is controlled. When the effect pattern EP3C is determined, the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP2 is controlled. When the effect pattern EP3D is determined, the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP3 is controlled. That is, when controlled to a special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP3, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when controlled to a special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP2, and controlled to a special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP2. When it is controlled, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when it is controlled to a special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP1. Further, when controlled to the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP3, the control time is longer than when controlled to the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP2, and the control is performed to the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP2. In this case, the control time is longer than when the special zone based on the special zone pattern ZP1 is controlled. That is, when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when controlled to a special zone with a short control time.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of a plurality of types of effect block patterns corresponding to the determined effect pattern, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, the performance block pattern is determined at a rate that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the accumulated points are larger than when the accumulated points are small. That is, the point is a numerical value that can specify the degree of expectation of a big win, and the degree of expectation of a big win is higher when the point is large than when it is small. Also, when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, there is a higher probability that points (points earned during the effective period of one operation, accumulated in the special zone point) increases. In other words, when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, it can be said that the point is more likely to change to a point with a high expectation of big win than when controlled to a special zone with a short control time, and the expectation of big win is high.

In addition, the performance block pattern is determined at a rate in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the number of times of operation effective control controlled in the operation effective period is larger than when it is small. In other words, when the number of times of operation effective control is large, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than when it is small. In other words, when the number of times of operation effective control is the first number, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than when the number of times is the second number which is smaller than the first number. In addition, the number of effective control operations increases with a higher probability when control is performed in a special zone with a long control time than when control is performed in a special zone with a short control time. That is, when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, it can be said that the number of effective control operations tends to increase and the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when controlled to a special zone with a short control time.

In addition, the performance block pattern is determined in the order of the performance block EB1, the performance block EB2, the performance block EB3, the performance block EB4, and the performance block EB5 in the order of the performance block with the high expectation of the big hit. Also, in the effect block EB1, a single-hit operation is reported, in the effect block EB2, a three-time operation, in the effect block EB3, a repeated-hit operation, and in the effect blocks EB4 and EB5, a long-press operation is reported, and points are added. It is determined whether the condition for whether to That is, the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of operation mode of the operation button 19 to be notified, and the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of single-hit operation, three-time operation, repeated-hit operation, and long-press operation. In other words, when the second operation mode is notified, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than when the first operation mode is notified. In addition, when the control is performed in a special zone with a long control time, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the control is performed in a special zone with a short control time. The operation mode is determined so that the is high. That is, when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, it is easier to determine the second operation mode (easier to report the second operation mode) than when controlled to a special zone with a short control time, resulting in a big hit. Expectations are high.

Effect blocks EB3 to EB5 are effect blocks in which movable effects are executed, and effect blocks EB1 and EB2 are effect blocks in which movable effects are not executed. That is, when the movable effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the movable effect is not executed. Further, when the special zone is controlled for a long control time, the movable performance is executed with a higher probability than when the special zone is controlled for a short control time. In other words, it can be said that when the special zone is controlled for a long control time, the movable effect is more likely to be executed than when the special zone is controlled for a short control time, and the degree of expectation for a big win is higher.

In a process different from the effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the result (effect pattern, special zone pattern, and effect block pattern) determined in the effect determination process, and the effect block pre-stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. Based on the information, the effect display device 27 and the actuators A3 and A4 are controlled to execute the special zone effect.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the special zone at the timing corresponding to the effect pattern determined in the effect determination process. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a special background image corresponding to the special zone. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the special zone entry effect, the number of times notification effect and the total result effect at the timing corresponding to the effect pattern and the effect block pattern determined in the effect determination process. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various introductory effects, character effects, development effects, action effects, and result effects at timings corresponding to the effect pattern and effect block pattern determined in the effect determination process and predetermined effect blocks. to run.

In this way, even if the type of the special zone to be controlled is different, the sub-control CPU 41a keeps the background image, the image based on the effect of entering the special zone, etc. until a predetermined time elapses after the start of the special zone. , the same image is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the effect is executed in the same effect mode. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the special zone, it displays an image that can specify the number of effective control operations.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the operation valid period at the timing corresponding to each effect block based on the effect pattern and effect block pattern determined in the effect determination process, and displays the operation mode corresponding to each effect block. display on the device 27. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the operation mode of the operation button 19 by displaying the operation mode of the operation button 19 on the effect display device 27 when the special zone is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the condition for adding points is established according to the operation signal from the operation button 19 during the operation effective period, the sub-control RAM 41c adds a predetermined point. , and displayed on the performance display device 27. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c the addition points corresponding to one operation effective period and the accumulated points in one special zone. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the condition for changing the numerical value is not satisfied in response to the operation signal from the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, it does not add the predetermined points and adds Do not update points and accumulated points. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to variably display the points indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit when the special zone is controlled.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a movable effect of displacing the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR at timing corresponding to each effect block.
In this embodiment, the period during which the special zone is controlled corresponds to the specific period, and the special zone effect corresponds to the specific effect. In the present embodiment, among the special zones based on the special zone patterns ZP1 to ZP3, the period during which the special zone is controlled to the special zone with the short control time is the first specific period, and the period during which the special zone is controlled to the special zone with the long control time is the second specific period. Each corresponds to a specific period. In this embodiment, the special background image displayed when the special zone is controlled corresponds to the specific image. In this embodiment, the points that can be obtained in the special zone correspond to numerical values. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of operation modes such as a single-press operation, a three-time operation, a repeated-press operation, and a long-press operation as operation modes of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. Of these, the operation mode with a low degree of expectation for big wins corresponds to the first operation mode, and the operation mode with a high degree of expectation for big wins corresponds to the second operation mode. In this embodiment, at least one of the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 corresponds to the specific fluctuation pattern.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During a part of the period during which one special game is executed, the game is controlled to the special zone, and when the special zone is controlled, the special zone effect is executed. In the period controlled by the special zone, there are multiple types of special zones with different control times. The special zone effect is a effect in which the same image such as a background image is displayed until a predetermined time elapses in multiple types of special zones with different control times. This is an effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than when controlled in a special zone with a short control time. For this reason, until a predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the special zone, it is not possible to specify which of the special zones with different control times has been controlled from the displayed image. Therefore, the control time of the special zone can be diversified, and the expectation for the big win can be heightened while paying attention to the time during which the special zone performance is continuously executed. Interest can be improved.

(2) The special zone production is a production in which points indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit are variably displayed, and when controlled to a special zone with a long control time, it is more likely than when controlled to a special zone with a short control time. It is a production that is easy to change to a point with high expectations for a big hit. As a result, it is possible to heighten expectations for advantageous changes in points in the special zone while making the user pay attention to the time during which the special zone effect is continuously executed, thereby improving the interest in the game. can.

(3) The special zone effect is a effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the number of operation effective controls to be controlled during the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 19 is effective, and the greater the number of effective operation controls, the greater the expectation of a big hit. It is a high performance. For this reason, while paying attention to the time during which the special zone effect is continuously executed and the image that can specify the number of operation effective controls controlled during the operation effective period, there is an expectation that the number of effective operation controls will increase. can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) The special zone effect is an effect that is controlled to one of the special zones with different control times when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined as variation patterns whose variation time can be specified. Therefore, even if the same variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined, the control may be performed in a special zone with a different control time, and attention can be paid to the time during which the special zone effect is continuously executed. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) In addition, the special zone effect is a effect that displays an image that can specify the number of times of effective control to be controlled during the effective period of operation. The number of effective control times is likely to be greater than when controlled in a short special zone. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the degree to which the number of times of operation effective control increases depending on the special zone, thereby making it possible to differentiate the operation opportunities for the player, and to determine the time during which the special zone effect is continuously executed and the operation effective control. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the increase in the number of times, and to improve the interest in the game.

(6) In addition, the special zone effect is a effect for notifying the operation mode of the operation button 19, and as the operation mode of the operating means, when a continuous hit operation and a long press operation are notified, the hit is greater than when a single hit operation is notified. It is a highly anticipated performance. In addition, when the special zone is controlled to have a long control time, it is easier to report the repeated hit operation and the long press operation than when the special zone is controlled to have a short control time. As a result, it is possible to give diversity to the operation mode notified in the special zone, and to pay attention to the time during which the special zone performance is continuously executed and the operation mode to be notified, while achieving a big hit. It is possible to raise the expectation for the game and improve the interest in the game.

(7) In addition, since the execution conditions controlled by the special zone may differ, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution conditions while providing the diversity of the execution conditions controlled by the special zone, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can be improved.

(8) In addition, in the special zone effect, when the movable effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit is higher than when the movable effect is not executed, and when the special zone is controlled for a long control time, the control time is A movable performance is more likely to be executed than in the case of being controlled to a special zone with a short length. As a result, it is possible to heighten expectations for a big win while paying attention to the time during which the special zone performance is continuously executed and the execution of the movable performance, thereby improving the interest in the game. be able to.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the special zone is controlled during a part of the period during which one special game is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a case where the special zone is controlled during a part of the period during which the special game is executed a plurality of times in succession. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the second embodiment, the first special game is executed at the timing indicated by symbol T21, and the execution of the second special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T23. At the timing indicated by T26, execution of the second special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), in this case, as in the first embodiment, after the execution of the second special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23, the player enters the special zone at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24. During execution of the second special game under control, the special zone may end at the timing indicated by symbol T25.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), at the timing indicated by symbol T22, the special zone is controlled during execution of the first special game, and thereafter, during the execution of the second special game, at the timing indicated by symbol T25. A special zone may end. In other words, when the player is controlled to the special zone during a part of the period during which one special game is executed, and when the player is controlled to the special zone during a part of the period during which a plurality of consecutive special games are executed. There may be cases where

Here, referring to FIG. 13, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by referring to various random numbers. In addition, the look-ahead command setting process is a process that is executed immediately after the special symbol input process ends when the reservation condition is satisfied, and when the first special reservation number is the upper limit, the first start port 28 This is a process that is not executed when a game ball enters.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the regulation conditions are met, such as when the high base state is in the low base state but the second special game holding condition is met. is determined (step S101). If the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

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

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a identifies the number of special reservations when the ball enters the first starting port 28. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired with the ball entering the first start hole 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big win determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot decision value among the jackpot decision values, matches the high-probability dedicated jackpot decision value, or does not match the jackpot decision value. identify. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big-hit lottery matches the big-hit determination value regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or whether it matches the big-hit determination value only when it is in a high-probability state. , regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or not, it is specified whether it does not match the big-hit determination value.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the special symbol sorting random number acquired along with the entry into the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (jackpot type).

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern acquired with the entry into the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, when the reach state is lost It is specified whether or not it becomes a variation pattern to be formed. In addition, in the present embodiment, regardless of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win state is formed until the execution of the special game is started.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, as a look-ahead command, whether or not to win the jackpot lottery according to the current special reservation number and whether it is in a high probability state, the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the reach in the case of a loss Whether or not the fluctuation pattern for forming the state is determined is an identifiable command.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a uses the entry of a ball into the first starting port 28 as a trigger to specify at least whether the special game corresponding to the entry of the ball will be a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry of the ball. Generate possible lookahead commands. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special reservations, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will be a loss reach fluctuation, and whether to win a big hit lottery in a high probability state can be said to be identifiable information. In this way, the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information generating means.

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

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

Then, when the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined based on the input prefetch command. When determining that the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a special background image with a predetermined probability. As a result, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined in the special game whose execution is suspended based on the input of the look-ahead command, the special Display a background image and control a special zone.

In this embodiment, when the execution of the special game in which the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined is suspended, the special background image is displayed and is not controlled during the valid operation period. , the operation valid period may be controlled according to the number of executions of the special game controlled in the special zone.

In the present embodiment, even when a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is input, the special zone is controlled in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In other words, when the special zone is controlled during a part of the period during which one special game is executed, and when the special zone is controlled during a part of the period during which a plurality of consecutive special games are executed. There are cases where In other words, the execution conditions to be controlled by the special zone include the case where it is established when a special game is being executed in which the degree of expectation for a big win is indicated by the execution of the special zone effect (first execution condition), and the condition where the special zone effect is executed. It can also be said that there is a case (second execution condition) that is met when execution of a special game whose execution indicates the degree of expectation for a big win is suspended.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment.
(9) Execution conditions to be controlled by the special zone include the case where the execution of the special zone effect satisfies when the special game indicating the degree of expectation for the big win is being executed, and the case where the degree of expectation for the big win is satisfied by the execution of the special zone effect. It may be established when execution of the indicated special game is suspended. Therefore, when the special zone effect is executed, the target of the degree of expectation for the big win indicated by the execution of the special zone effect may be the special game being executed or the special game being suspended. There is Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the special game for which the degree of expectation for a big win is indicated by the execution of the special zone effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

(10) In particular, when the special game for which the degree of expectation of a big win is indicated by the execution of the special zone effect is a special game whose execution is suspended, the big win continues over a plurality of special games. It is possible to raise the expectation to become, and to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
・In the above embodiment, one of the effect patterns EP3A to EP3D is determined when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. It may not be performed, and an effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP3A to EP3D may be determined.

・In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 were variation patterns in which three variation cycles can be performed. can also be a variation pattern in which four variation cycles can be performed. Further, for example, it may be a variation pattern in which one variation cycle is performed. A combination of these may also be used.

In the above-described embodiment, when the special zone is controlled, the effect symbols are displayed in a small size and variably displayed on the effect display device 27 without being temporarily displayed in a continuous symbol combination, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the performance symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a continuous symbol combination. In other words, the pseudo-continuous effect may be continued or stopped while being controlled to the special zone.

・In the above embodiment, at least the same special background image was displayed in any type of special zone until the predetermined time passed from the timing when the special zone was controlled, regardless of the type of special zone. , but not limited to this. For example, if the special zone entry effect, the number of times notification effect, the effect based on the same effect block, etc. are executed by displaying the same image in any type of special zone, different types of special background images are displayed. may be displayed.

- In the above-described embodiment, each of the effect blocks EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4A, EB4B, and EB5 executes the effect in the same effect mode. The performance may be performed at . In this case, for example, there may be a performance mode with a low big-hit expectation and a performance mode with a high-big-hit expectation. In addition, for example, there may be a performance mode with a low expectation with the next performance block and a performance mode with a high expectation with the next performance block. Further, for example, there may be a performance mode in which the next performance block has a low degree of expectation for a big hit and a performance mode in which the next performance block has a high degree of expectation for a big hit. Moreover, there may be a combination of these.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the presence or absence of the next effect block is suggested, the effect is executed in the effect mode in which it is possible to specify whether or not there is the next effect block (so-called " There may be a continuation suggestion production block").

- In the above embodiment, for example, regarding the number of operation effective controls to be controlled during the effective period of operation, the number of images indicating the number of effective control operations can be displayed so that the number of effective control operations can be specified even if the number image is not displayed. You may

- In the above embodiment, for example, it was possible to identify the total number of effective control operations in one special zone and the current number of effective control operations in one special zone, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to specify the number of remaining effective control operations in one special zone. Also, for example, a combination thereof may be used.

- In the above embodiment, an image that can specify the number of effective control operations is displayed, but is not limited to this. may Also, for example, an image that can specify the upper limit number of effective control operations, such as "up to 6 times", may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit can be specified by adding points, but the invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation for a big win may be specified by subtracting points, for example. That is, according to the operation of the operation button 19, it is sufficient if the point can be changed to a point at which the degree of expectation for a big hit is increased, or, for example, the point may be changed to a point at which the degree of expectation for a big hit is decreased.

- In the above-described embodiment, when the condition is established in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, the points to be added are displayed at once, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the point to be added may be displayed in a plurality of stages by displaying the point to be added according to one operation of the repeated hitting operation by performing the repeated hitting operation. Also, for example, when controlling to a special zone with a long control time, points may be added in a larger number of stages than when controlling to a special zone with a short control time.

- In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of operation means may be provided, and a plurality of operation modes may be notified by displaying an image prompting the user to operate one of the plurality of operation means. Further, for example, a combination of a plurality of operation means such as the operation order of the cross button may be notified as a plurality of operation modes.

- In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined point is added according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined lower limit point may be added, and points equal to or higher than the lower limit point may be added. Also, for example, a predetermined upper limit of points may be added, and points may be added in a plurality of stages until the upper limit of points is added.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, points may be added according to the passage of time.
- In the above embodiment, the timing (entry timing) to be controlled into the special zone is varied depending on the type of the special zone. may be a combination of

・In the above embodiment, the execution conditions for controlling the special zone are varied depending on the type of effect pattern to be determined and the type of control command to be referenced. Depending on the type of variation pattern, the execution conditions for controlling the special zone may be varied. As a specific example, when a variation pattern in which two variation cycles can be performed is determined, the special zone patterns ZP1 and ZP2 are determined, while a variation pattern in which three variation cycles can be performed is determined. When determined, special zone patterns ZP2 and ZP3 may be determined.

・In the above embodiment, the image that can specify the remaining time controlled by the special zone was not displayed on the effect display device 27, and the remaining time controlled by the special zone could not be specified. For example, the remaining time to be controlled in the special zone may be counted and an image capable of specifying the remaining time may be displayed on the effect display device 27 .

In the above embodiment, it is configured to be controlled to one of a plurality of types of production modes, and when a normal background image corresponding to a plurality of types of production modes is displayed, it is controlled to a specific production mode. may be controlled to a special zone when Specifically, among the production modes of the low base state, in the production mode controlled over a predetermined number of special games after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, it is configured to be controlled to the special zone. You may

- In the above embodiment, the special zone is controlled in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special zone may be controlled in the high base state, or a combination thereof.

- In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability state may be provided until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

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

- In the above-described embodiment, the probability state and the base state are used as the game state, but the game state is not limited to this. Also, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state instead of the base state.

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

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

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

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

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be described.
A game machine in which a jackpot game is given after a jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, is provided with an operation means operable by a player and a performance execution means for executing a performance, which is executed by the performance execution means. The effect to be executed includes a specific effect that is executed during a part of the specific period during which one symbol variation game is executed, and the specific period includes a first specific period and the first specific period. There is a second specific period in which the control time is longer than the When executed, until a predetermined time elapses after being controlled during the first specific period; and when executed during the second specific period, when the predetermined time elapses after being controlled during the second specific period. is an effect of displaying the same specific image until and after, and when executed in the second specific period, the effect is a higher expectation of a big win than in the case of being executed in the first specific period, and the operation means is an effect for displaying an image that can specify the number of operation effective control times to be controlled during the operation effective period in which the operation of is effective, and when executed during the second specific period, it is executed during the first specific period. The specific effect is an effect of displaying an image that can specify the number of effective control operations, and the image showing the degree of expectation for a big win can be changed. It is an effect to be displayed, and when executed during the second specific period, the effect is likely to change to an image with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than when executed during the first specific period, and the specific effect is executed. A pseudo-continuous effect can be executed when the game is being played, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect capable of executing a plurality of unit effects during the single symbol variation game, and the specific effect is the second specific effect. When the specific effect is executed during the period, the unit effect continues in the pseudo-continuous effect performed when the specific effect is executed, compared to when the specific effect is executed during the first specific period. When the number of executions is large and the unit performance is continuously executed in the pseudo-continuous performance performed when the specific performance is being executed, the unit performance is continuously executed. A game machine that executes an identifiable effect.

A1... normal actuator, A2... special actuator, A3... first effect actuator, A4... second effect actuator, KL... left movable body (movable effect means), KR... right movable body (movable effect means), SE1... first Starting sensor SE2...Second starting sensor SE3...Special winning sensor SE4...Gate sensor SE5...General winning sensor 10...Pachinko game machine 17...Decorative lamp 18...Speaker 19...Operation button (operation means) 20... Game board 21... Game area 22a... First special symbol display unit 22b... Second special symbol display unit 27... Effect display device (effect executing means) 28... First start port 29... Second 2 starting opening, 30... normal variable member, 31... big winning opening, 32... special variable member, 33... gate, 34... general winning opening, 40... main control board, 40a... main control CPU (fluctuation pattern determining means), 40b... main control ROM, 40c... main control RAM, 41... sub-control board, 41a... sub-control CPU, 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
The effects executed by the effect executing means include a specific effect that is executed in a specific period of time during which one symbol variation game is executed, and a specific effect that can be executed when the specific effect is started. There is a special production and
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period having a longer control time than the first specific period,
The specific effect may be executed during the first specific period or during the second specific period, and when executed during the first specific period, it is controlled during the first specific period. until a predetermined time elapses from, and when executed in the second specific period, a different specific image can be displayed until the predetermined time elapses after being controlled in the second specific period, When executed in the second specific period, it is an effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than when executed in the first specific period,
The special effect is a effect in which the same special image is displayed when the specific effect is executed during the first specific period and when the specific effect is executed during the second specific period,
The specific effect is a effect for variably displaying an image indicating the degree of expectation for a big win, and when executed during the second specific period, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when executed during the first specific period. It is a production that is easy to change to a high image,
A pseudo-continuous effect can be executed when the specific effect is being executed,
The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect capable of executing a plurality of unit effects during the single symbol variation game,
The pseudo-continuous performance performed while the specific performance is being performed is more likely when the specific performance is performed during the second specific period than when the specific performance is performed during the first specific period. The number of times the unit production is continuously executed is large in
When the unit performance is continuously executed in the pseudo-continuous performance performed while the specific performance is being executed, a performance that can specify that the unit performance is continuously executed is executed. game machine.

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