JP2023120430A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of players.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is provided, capable of performing a step presentation that progresses over a plurality of presentation steps. In the step presentation, progress is made from a start step to a final step via one or a plurality of middle steps. Further, the Pachinko game machine can perform a progress specifying presentation in which a progress degree of the presentation step in the step presentation can be specified during the performance of the step presentation. The progress specifying presentation is performed in a different presentation mode according to a present presentation step. When the step presentation progresses to the final step, the progress specifying presentation can be performed in a presentation mode suggesting that giving of a predetermined privilege is definitely determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, is designed to enhance the interest of a player by executing various effects. As such an effect, there is known one that enhances the interest of the player by advancing the content of the effect step by step (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, as a staged effect that progresses the effect content step by step, an information change effect that changes the display mode of game information indicating a special game in stages is executed, thereby arousing the interest of the player. are improving.

JP 2019-88697 A

However, in a pachinko game machine that executes a staged effect in which the content of the effect progresses step by step, it is desired to further improve the interest of the player by devising an execution mode of the effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine which solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game performed by varying symbols based on the result of a winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the result of the big win is displayed in the variable game. is displayed, and in a gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variable game or the result of the variable game, effect executing means for executing effects and effects for controlling the effect executing means a control means, wherein the production includes a staged production that can progress over a plurality of stages of production, and in the staged production, it is possible to proceed from the start stage to the final stage via a plurality of intermediate stages; Intermediate stages passed through when progressing from the start stage to the final stage include a specific intermediate stage and a non-specific intermediate stage, and the specific intermediate stage is executed with a set of performance contents. On the other hand, the unspecified intermediate stage is executed with any one of a plurality of types of performance contents, and the performance execution means, during execution of the stage performance, indicates the progress of the performance stage in the stage performance. can be executed, the progress-specific performance is executed in different performance modes according to the current performance stage, and when the stage performance progresses to the final stage, a predetermined privilege is given. The gist is that it can be executed in a presentation mode that suggests that is determined.

A gaming machine which solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game performed by varying symbols based on the result of a winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the result of the big win is displayed in the variable game. is displayed, and in a gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variable game or the result of the variable game, effect executing means for executing effects and effects for controlling the effect executing means and control means, wherein the effect executing means includes display means for displaying an image and audio output means for outputting a sound, and the effect is a stage effect capable of progressing over a plurality of stages of effect. , a progress specific effect capable of specifying the progress of the effect stage in the stage effect, and a narration effect outputting a specific sound capable of recognizing the effect content of the stage effect, and the progress specific effect and the narration effect is executed during execution of the step effect, the step effect and the progress specific effect are executed by the display means of the effect execution means, and the narration effect is executed by the audio output means. and in the stage production, it is possible to progress from the start stage to the final stage via one or more intermediate stages, and the intermediate stages that are passed through when proceeding from the start stage to the final stage include a specific intermediate stage In the progress-specified effect, at least the current effect stage can be specified by displaying the element images in different modes according to the current effect stage, and the progress-specified effect can be specified. The gist of the above is that, when the staged presentation progresses to the final stage, it can be executed in a presentation mode suggesting that the provision of a predetermined privilege has been confirmed.

According to the present invention, the player's interest can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the effect contents of each effect stage in the first stage effect, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the effect contents of each effect stage in the second stage effect. 4(a) to 4(e) are explanatory diagrams showing execution modes of the progress specific effect. 4 is a flow chart showing a production content determination process; A timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of effects when a staged effect is executed. A timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of effects when a staged effect is executed. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of production|presentation when special super reach is performed.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp as a sound output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to effect executing means for executing the effect. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to effect executing means for executing the effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 11 . For example, the information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display device 11 .

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display portion 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 has a second special symbol display portion 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a big hit determination (big hit lottery) to be described later.

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. The special symbols in the present embodiment include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined in the big win determination, the big win pattern is displayed in the special game, and when it is determined as a loss in the big win determination, the winning pattern is displayed in the special game. be done. Thus, in this embodiment, a special game can be executed based on the result of the big hit determination. Therefore, the player can recognize the big win when the big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and can recognize the loss when the winning pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game.

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 the present embodiment, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game is awarded. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 has a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display portion 11c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 11 has a second special hold display section 11d. The second special suspension display portion 11d 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". Note that the condition for suspending the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called start condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery), which will be described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols in the present embodiment include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normal losing pattern is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal losing.

In the present embodiment, when normal winning is determined in the normal winning determination, the normal winning symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and after the normal game is finished, the normal winning game is awarded. Although the details will be described later, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the reservation condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display section 11f. The normal suspension display portion 11f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". For example, the maximum number of normal holds is four.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 12 as an effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the rendering display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 has an image display section GH on which an image is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 functions as display means for displaying images. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 13 as a prize winning port that opens to the game area YBa below the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. Incidentally, in the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be indicated as "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 13 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first starting port 13 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 as a prize winning port that is open to the game area YBa on the lower right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 14 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 2). The first variable member 15 is normally operated in a permissive state in the per game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entered into the second starting hole 14 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the second starting port 14 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 16 opening to the game area YBa at the lower left of the second starting opening 14 on the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second variable member 17 capable of moving between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big winning door. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The second variable member 17 is operated in the allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls entering the big winning hole 16 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a path (not shown) through which a game ball entering the big winning hole 16 passes. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The gate 18 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

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 that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination. 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 probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big-hit determination is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous to 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 of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 14 is higher than in the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 14 easily, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. (Easy entry state). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electrical support 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 normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination 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 first variable member 15 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 first variable member 15 in one normal per game, control to increase than when the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in the normal per game At least one control of making the open time of is longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not allowed to operate in the low base state.

Also, in this embodiment, the high base state is 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) than in the low base state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a gaming state in which the average variation time of the special game is longer than the high base state. In this embodiment, the high base state is a so-called "fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state)" for special symbols. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-time reduction state)" for special symbols.

In the following description, the game state of low probability and low base state may be referred to as "low probability low base state", and the game state of high probability and low base state may be referred to as "high probability low base state". is sometimes indicated. In addition, the game state of low probability state and high base state may be indicated as "low probability high base state", and the game state of high probability state and high base state may be indicated as "high probability high base state". There is In addition, in this embodiment, while there is a case where each game state of low probability low base state, low probability high base state, and high probability high base state is controlled, it is possible to be controlled to high probability low base state do not have. In the following description, the low-probability base state may be indicated as "normal game state", and each game state of the low-probability-high base state and the high-probability-high base state may be collectively referred to as "advantageous game state". be.

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.

In the case of a big win, after a big win pattern is derived in a special game, a kind of big win game corresponding to the big win pattern is awarded. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In this embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for informing the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed to open the jackpot 16 after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. One round game is terminated when a first termination condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second termination condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In addition, the jackpot patterns of this embodiment include specific jackpot patterns that provide a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state given after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot pattern that provides a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of special games as the upper limit.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect symbol variation game that variably displays effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives a combination of effect symbols. 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. Specifically, in the effect game, after the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as temporary stop display) in each of the first to third symbol rows, they are temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of the performance symbols is derived by displaying the performance symbols that are present in a probability-low stop display. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the special game derives the big win pattern (big win display result), the effect game also derives the big win pattern combination (big win display result) based on the effect symbols. For example, a big hit pattern combination based on performance symbols is a pattern combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same. Further, when the special game derives a winning symbol (loss display result), the performance game also derives a winning symbol combination (loss display result) based on the performance symbols. For example, the design combination that is out of line with the performance symbols is a design combination in which the performance symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the performance symbols in the other rows. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as "variation game".

Also, in the effect game of the present embodiment, a ready-to-win effect can be executed. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state in which the same effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in specific rows (the first and second rows in the present embodiment) among all the symbol rows in the effect game. . In the following description, a combination of performance symbols in which the same performance symbols are temporarily displayed in a specific row out of all the symbol rows may be referred to as a "ready-to-win symbol combination". The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect. The types of ready-to-win effects in this embodiment will be described later in detail.

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 30 behind the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 30 .

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 30b 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.

The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big win variation pattern determined when a big win is determined in the big win determination and a loss variation pattern determined when the big win determination is not determined as a big win. In the big hit variation pattern, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win are defined as the effect contents of the effect game. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents are determined such that the winning symbol combination is finally derived without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information capable of specifying part or all of the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game.

The main control RAM 30c 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 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 30 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 30a, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display portion 11a, second special symbol display portion 11b, first special reservation display portion 11c, second special reservation display portion 11d, normal symbol display portion 11e, normal reservation It is connected to the display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11 . The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31 .

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores sub-control programs, determination values used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data relating to display effects, light emitting effect data relating to light emitting effects, and sound effect data relating to sound effects. In this embodiment, the sub-control ROM 31b corresponds to storage means for storing various information.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as effect control means for controlling effect execution means. The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. FIG. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display various images based on the display effect data stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decoration lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the sound by the speaker Sp.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (eg 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first start hole 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball is entering the first start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start port 13, thereby establishing the first special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a 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 30c, 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 start port 13, 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 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 14 or not. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c 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 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14, thereby establishing the second special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a 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 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is met when the big win game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is met when the big win game or the special game is in progress. determine that it is not. If the execution condition is not met, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special reservation number is greater than 0 (zero) judge. When the second special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reservation number and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not run the first special game and the second special game at the same time, and runs the second special game preferentially.

On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to output information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby state command) to the sub control board 31. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which neither the jackpot game nor the special game is in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines to output the standby state command if the output completion information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c. is not output. In this embodiment, the output completion information is information that can specify that the standby state command has been output. The output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c when the standby state command is generated, and is erased (cleared) from the main control RAM 30c when the standby state ends.

When outputting a standby state command, the main control CPU 30a generates a standby state command, sets it in the output buffer, and stores output completion information in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. On the other hand, when not outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process without generating the standby state command.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 30a erases the output completion information when the output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. It should be noted that the big hit determination corresponds to a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number and the big hit determination value match. Also, for example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the sum of the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination with a different big hit determination value according to the current probability state.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing variation pattern from among a plurality of types of losing variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Also, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the first special reservation number, erasure of output information, big hit determination, and big hit variation processing or loss variation processing based on the result of the big hit determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. Also, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the information for deriving the combination of the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) to the output buffer. set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the jackpot game type based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. After the end of the big-hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts control to give the specified big-hit game and outputs predetermined control information.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command to instruct the execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as opening command), and sets it in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after the round game is started, the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 16 to end the round game when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing the execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and sets it in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability-low base state when starting a jackpot game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, it becomes a low probability low base state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the big win when ending the big win game. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-probability-high base state when ending a jackpot game based on a specific jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high probability high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low probability high base state when ending the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is defined. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the high base state with the upper limit number of times determined, and then controls the game state to the low base state when the special game of the upper limit number of times ends without being judged as a big hit in the big win judgment.

When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low probability state. is generated and set in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the probability state flag to the high probability state. A high-probability command that can be specified to be controlled is generated and set in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low base state. Generates a low-base command that can specify what to do and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the base state flag to the high base state. Generates a high-base command that can be specified to control and sets it in the output buffer.

Further, when giving a high base state with a defined upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state upon completion of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing relating to normal symbols, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When receiving a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbols designated by the input special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is designated. Thus, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the big win display result is derived when the big win is determined in the big win determination. In addition, when a missing symbol of a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for a ready-to-win, when a losing variation pattern that can be specified to execute a ready-to-win effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the design combination of the outliers for reach is the same production pattern in a specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), and different production patterns in other rows (for example, the third row). It is a combination of production patterns. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for normal winning when a losing variation pattern that can specify that the ready-to-win effect is not executed is specified. In the present embodiment, the lost symbol combination for normal loss is a combination of performance symbols in which the performance symbols of all rows are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command. The processing for determining the effect to be executed will be described later in detail. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to variably display three rows of effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute various effects for which execution has been determined. Subsequently, after the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row, and with the input of the all-symbol stop command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 31a stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row. The production pattern is determined and stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 31a may cause the effect symbols of each symbol row to be fixed and displayed upon passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern regardless of the all-symbols stop command. In this case, the all-design stop command may be omitted.

Next, the processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
When a high probability command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating a high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a low-probability command from the main control CPU 30a, it stores a value indicating a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Similarly, when a high base command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a low-base command from the main control CPU 30a, it stores a value indicating the low-base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the current game state.

The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 3, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include staged effects that progress over a plurality of stages of effects. The stage effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents corresponding to the current stage of effect. Specifically, in the stage effect of the present embodiment, an image corresponding to the current stage of effect is displayed on the effect display device 12 . That is, in the present embodiment, the type of image displayed on the effect display device 12 corresponds to the content of the stage effect. In addition, the so-called "moving image" is included in the "image" here.

The stage effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which a series of effect contents are divided into a plurality of effect stages. For example, the stage effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which a series of effect contents are divided into five stages, ie, the first stage to the fifth stage. The first production stage is the production stage at the start of the stage production. In this embodiment, the first production stage corresponds to the start stage. Also, the fifth production stage is the final production stage in the stage production. In this embodiment, the fifth rendering stage corresponds to the final stage. The second to fourth rendering stages are rendering stages through which the game progresses from the first to fifth rendering stages. In this embodiment, the second to fourth rendering stages correspond to intermediate stages. That is, in the present embodiment, in the staged effect, the effect progresses from a predetermined start stage to the final stage via a plurality of intermediate stages. Specifically, in the staged effect of the present embodiment, the effect stages progress in the order of first effect stage→second effect stage→third effect stage→fourth effect stage→fifth effect stage.

The staged effect of the present embodiment may end without progressing to the next stage of effect after being executed with the effect contents of a predetermined stage of effect. That is, in the staged effect of the present embodiment, the effect stage may end at each of the first effect stage to the fourth effect stage without progressing to the fifth effect stage. Further, in the step effect of the present embodiment, as the effect step progresses, the degree of expectation for deriving the display result of the big win in the variable game being executed (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of the big win) is high. is configured to As described above, in the present embodiment, when a big win display result is derived in a special game, a big win display result is also derived in the effect game corresponding to the special game. Therefore, the degree of expectation for the big win in the variable game in the present embodiment is the degree of expectation for deriving the display result of the big win in the special game, and is also the degree of expectation for deriving the display result of the big win in the effect game.

Specifically, in the step production of the present embodiment, the finally reached production stage is the first production stage <second production stage <third production stage <fourth production stage <fifth production stage in this order. is configured to be high. Then, in the stage effect of the present embodiment, when the effect stage progresses to the final stage (the fifth effect stage in the present embodiment), it is certain that a big win display result is derived in the variable game being executed. It is suggested.

Further, the staged effects of the present embodiment include a first stage effect and a second stage effect having different effect contents. Below, the contents of the effects in each stage of effects will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3(a), each performance stage of the first stage performance includes a performance stage that is executed with predetermined performance contents and a performance stage that is executed with any one of a plurality of types of performance contents. There is a directing stage and a stage. Specifically, the first effect content A is the effect content of the first stage effect when it is the first effect stage. The effect content of the first stage effect in the second effect stage is either the second effect content A1 or the second effect content A2. The effect content of the first stage effect when it is the third effect stage is the third effect content. The effect content of the first stage effect in the fourth effect stage is either the fourth effect content A1 or the fourth effect content A2. Then, the fifth effect content A is the effect content of the first stage effect when it is the fifth effect stage. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first stage effect, when the effect stage is any one of the first effect stage, the third effect stage, and the fifth effect stage, the effect content is predetermined, and the second effect is performed. When it is in any one of the stages and the fourth stage, it becomes one of the plurality of kinds of performance contents.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3(b), for each stage of the second-stage rendering, similarly to the first-stage rendering, a stage of rendering executed with predetermined rendering contents and a plurality of types of rendering contents are executed. There is a production stage that is executed with any of the production contents. Concretely, the content of the second-stage production in the first production stage is the first production content B. FIG. The effect content of the second stage effect in the second effect stage is either the second effect content B1 or the second effect content B2. The effect content of the second stage effect when it is the third effect stage is the third effect content. The effect content of the second stage effect in the fourth effect stage is either the fourth effect content B1 or the fourth effect content B2. The fifth stage effect content A is the effect content of the second stage effect in the fifth stage effect. That is, in the present embodiment, in the second stage effect, when the stage is one of the first effect stage, the third effect stage, and the fifth effect stage, the predetermined effect contents are set, and the second effect is performed. When it is in any one of the stages and the fourth stage, it becomes one of the plurality of kinds of performance contents.

In the present embodiment, the number of stages is the same when the rendering stage progresses from the start stage (first rendering stage) to the final stage (fifth rendering stage) in both the first stage rendering and the second stage rendering. is. Further, in the present embodiment, the first stage effect and the second stage effect are different from each other in the effect contents in the first effect stage, the second effect stage, the fourth effect stage, and the fifth effect stage. , the contents of the presentation at the third presentation stage are the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether it is the first stage effect or the second stage effect, when the effect stage is the third effect stage, the stage effect is executed with the same effect contents. In other words, in the present embodiment, in both the first-stage production and the second-stage production, the third production content is executed in the production stage through which the production stages progress from the start stage to the final stage. Includes a staging stage. In this embodiment, the rendering stage executed in the third rendering content corresponds to a specific intermediate stage.

Further, in the present embodiment, a super ready-to-win effect (shown as SP ready-to-win in the drawing) may be executed after the end of the stage effect. At this time, the type of the super ready-to-win effect to be executed differs according to the effect content of the effect stage lastly executed in the step effect. That is, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the end of the staged effect, the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect becomes the effect content corresponding to the effect content of the stepped effect. For example, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed in any one of the first to third effect stages, the first super ready-to-win effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first super ready-to-win effect is executed with the first specified content, which is the effect content related to the effect content when the first stage effect is executed in the first to third effect stages. Here, the related production contents are, for example, production contents having a series of stories, production contents in which the same character is displayed, and the like. Further, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed in the fourth effect stage, the second super ready-to-win effect is executed. In this embodiment, the second super ready-to-win effect is executed with the second specific content, which is the effect content related to the effect content when the first stage effect is executed in the fourth effect stage.

On the other hand, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the second stage effect is executed in any one of the first to third effect stages, the third super ready-to-win effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the third super ready-to-win effect is executed with the third specific content, which is the effect content related to the effect content when the second stage effect is executed in the first to third effect stages. Then, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the second stage effect is executed in the fourth effect stage, the fourth super ready-to-win effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the fourth super ready-to-win effect is executed with the fourth specific content, which is the effect content related to the effect content when the second stage effect is executed in the fourth effect stage.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the step effect is executed during execution of the variable game, and the effect step does not progress to the final stage (fifth effect step) in the step effect, the stage A super ready-to-win effect may be executed after the end of the effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the step effect is executed during execution of the variable game, and when the effect step progresses to the final step (fifth effect step) in the step effect, after the step effect ends To display a big hit display result in a variable game without executing a super ready-to-win performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a progress specific effect capable of specifying the progress of the effect stage in the step effect during execution of the step effect. The progress specific effect of the present embodiment is executed regardless of which effect stage the current effect stage is in the staged effect being executed. The progress specifying effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying on the effect display device 12 a progress specifying image 50 capable of specifying the progress of the effect stage in the stage effect being executed.

In this embodiment, the progress specifying image 50 is an image that can specify the maximum number of stages in stage rendering and the current stage of rendering. Specifically, the progress specific image 50 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of element images 51 to 55 indicating each stage of stage rendering, and a frame image 56 displayed so as to surround the element image indicating the current stage of rendering. , is composed of

For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the progress specific effect, when the current effect stage is the first effect stage, a plurality of element images 51 to 55 indicating each effect stage are displayed as the progress specific image 50. At the same time, a frame image 56 is displayed so as to surround the first element image 51 indicating the first rendering stage. In this embodiment, the first element image 51 indicating the first rendering stage includes an image imitating the numeral "1". Similarly, the second element image 52 indicating the second rendering stage includes an image simulating the number "2", and the third element image 53 indicating the third rendering stage represents the number "3". The fourth element image 54, which includes an imitation image and indicates the fourth rendering stage, includes an image simulating the number "4". On the other hand, the fifth element image 55 indicating the fifth rendering stage includes an image imitating the letter "V". As a result, it is suggested that, in the progress specific effect, a big hit display result is derived when the effect stage progresses to the fifth effect stage in the staged effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4B to 4E, in the progress specific effect, when the current effect stage is any of the second effect stage to the fifth effect stage, each effect is displayed as the progress specific image 50. A plurality of element images 51 to 55 indicating stages are displayed, and a frame image 56 is displayed so as to enclose the element image indicating the current rendering stage. At this time, the element image indicating the finished rendering stage is displayed darker than the element image indicating the current rendering stage and the element image indicating the rendering stage that has not yet progressed. For example, when the current rendering stage is the third rendering stage, the first element image 51 representing the first rendering stage and the second element image 52 representing the second rendering stage are replaced with the third element image representing the third rendering stage. 53, is displayed darker than the fourth element image 54 indicating the fourth rendering stage and the fifth element image 55 indicating the fifth rendering stage (FIG. 4(c)).

Thus, the progress specific effect of the present embodiment is executed in different effect modes according to the current effect stage. In particular, in the progress specific effect of this embodiment, the current effect stage can be specified, and the number of remaining stages until proceeding to the final stage (fifth effect stage) can be specified. In other words, the progress specifying effect of the present embodiment is executed in an effect mode that allows specifying the number of remaining stages from the current stage to the final stage.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a narration effect by outputting a specific sound from the speaker Sp during execution of the stage effect. In the narration effect of the present embodiment, as the specific sound, a sound corresponding to the content of the staged effect being executed is output. In particular, in the narration effect of the present embodiment, a narration sound for explaining the effect content of the staged effect being executed is output as the specific sound.

In this embodiment, the narration effect is started with the start of the staged effect, and ends when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game being executed. For this reason, the narration sound is output during part or all of the period from the start of the stage effect until the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in the effect game being executed, The output is stopped before the performance pattern is fixed and stopped displayed in the performance game. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a stage effect and a narration effect are executed during execution of a predetermined variation game, the timing at which the symbol variation ends in the variation game being executed is when the narration sound is stopped.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a special super ready-to-win effect by displaying the same image as the image displayed in the staged effect as one of the ready-to-win effects. Specifically, in the special super ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, among the images displayed in the stepped effect, the image displayed when the stepped effect is executed with the content of the third effect is displayed. An image that is displayed when the stage effect is executed with the effect content A1 is displayed. That is, in the special super ready-to-win effect of this embodiment, the same image as the image displayed when the step effect is executed with the third effect content and the fourth effect content A1 is displayed. After that, in the special super ready-to-win effect, when a big hit display result is derived in the variable game being executed, among the images displayed in the step effect, it is displayed when the step effect is executed with the fifth effect content A. image is displayed. On the other hand, when the big hit display result is not derived in the variable game being executed, the special super ready-to-win effect is executed with the effect content for losing different from the fifth effect content A.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, part of the images displayed in the stepped effect are also displayed in the special super ready-to-win effect different from the stepped effect. In the present embodiment, the image displayed when the step effect is executed in each effect content of the third effect content, the fourth effect content A1, and the fifth effect content A is displayed on the effect display device 12 in the step effect. corresponds to a particular image that is Then, in this embodiment, the specific image is also displayed in the special super ready-to-win effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the special super ready-to-win effect corresponds to a special effect different from the staged effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a character voice effect by outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker Sp during execution of the special super ready-to-win effect. In the character voice effect of this embodiment, a sound different from the narration sound output in the narration effect is output. In particular, in the character voice effect of this embodiment, the voice of the character displayed in the special super ready-to-win effect is output. That is, in the special super ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays the same image as the image displayed in the staged effect, while outputting a sound different from the narration effect.

Next, the processing for executing the stage effect will be described.
First, a description will be given of the effect content determination process for determining whether or not to execute the staged effect and the effect contents when the stepped effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 31a performs the effect content determination process, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. That is, in the present embodiment, at the start of the variable game, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute the step effect for the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the effect content determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a first determines whether or not the current game state is the normal game state (step S1). If the current game state is not the normal game state (step S1: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect content determination process. That is, in this embodiment, the step effect is not executed when the current game state is not the normal game state.

On the other hand, when the current game state is the normal game state (step S1: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the step effect (step S2). In step S2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the staged production, for example, by performing a production execution lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to win the effect execution lottery with a different probability according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern of the jackpot, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher probability than when the variation pattern is the lost variation pattern. control to be elected. According to this, when the step performance is executed, it is suggested that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the step performance is not executed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to win the production determination lottery with the same probability regardless of the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command, so that the stage production is executed and the stage production is performed. The jackpot expectations suggested when not executed may be the same.

When not deciding to execute the stage effect (step S2: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the staged effect (step S2: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the type of staged effect to be executed (step S3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines, by a predetermined lottery, which one of the first stage effect and the second stage effect is to be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the type of step effect to be executed at a different rate according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command, or the same rate regardless of the type of variation pattern You may determine the kind of step production performed by .

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the production stage to be finally progressed in the stage production (step S4). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a decides the production stage to finally progress at a different rate according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command, so that the stage production progresses to each production stage. Differentiate the degree of expectation of the big win. Here, in order to increase the degree of expectation for a big hit when the step production progresses to a predetermined production stage, the decision ratio for determining the prescribed production stage as the final production stage in the case of a big hit, and the It is preferable to increase the ratio when determining the predetermined performance stage in the case of a big hit in the sum with the determination ratio for determining the predetermined performance stage as the performance stage that finally progresses to . In addition, in order to definitely suggest that the big win display result is derived when the stage effect progresses to a predetermined effect stage, it is necessary to set a predetermined effect stage as the final effect stage in the case of a big win. While the performance stage can be determined, it is preferable not to determine a predetermined performance stage as the final performance stage in the case of a failure.

In addition, when determining the final stage of performance in the stage performance, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the contents of the performance in each stage of performance (step S5). As described above, in the present embodiment, the same effect content is determined as the effect content of the third effect stage regardless of the type of step effect to be executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the third effect content as the effect content of the third effect stage regardless of the type of step effect to be executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, as the effect contents of the first effect stage and the fifth effect stage, effect contents corresponding to the type of step effect to be executed are determined. Specifically, when the execution of the first stage effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first effect content A as the effect content of the first effect stage, and the fifth effect content as the effect content of the fifth effect stage. The performance content A is determined. On the other hand, when execution of the second stage effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first effect content B as the effect content of the first effect stage, and determines the fifth effect as the effect content of the fifth effect stage. Determine content B.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the effect contents of the second effect stage and the fourth effect stage, a plurality of types of determinable effect contents are determined according to the type of stage effect to be executed, and the plurality of types of effect contents are determined. One of the performance contents is determined by a predetermined lottery. Specifically, when execution of the first stage effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a selects either the second effect content A1 or the second effect content A2 as the effect content of the second effect stage by a predetermined lottery. At the same time, either the fourth effect content A1 or the fourth effect content A2 is determined as the effect content of the fourth effect stage. On the other hand, when execution of the second stage effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines either the second effect content B1 or the second effect content B2 as the effect content of the second effect stage by a predetermined lottery. At the same time, either the fourth effect content B1 or the fourth effect content B2 is determined as the effect content of the fourth effect stage.

Further, when the content of the effect in each stage of effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the super ready-to-win effect after the end of the stage effect (step S6). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the super ready-to-win performance after the end of the stage performance when the fifth performance stage is determined as the performance stage to be finally progressed in the stage performance. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a has determined any one of the first performance stage to the fourth performance stage as the performance stage that finally progresses in the stage performance, a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command It is determined whether or not to execute the super ready-to-win performance after the end of the stage performance according to the type of the game. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the super reach effect, the super reach effect to be executed is the type of step effect, the effect step determined as the final effect step in the step effect, Determines the type of super reach effect according to. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the first stage effect, and determines any of the first effect stage to the third effect stage as the final effect stage. When it is, the execution of the first super ready-to-win effect is determined. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a has determined to execute the first stage effect and has determined the fourth effect stage as the final effect stage, the second super ready-to-win effect is performed. decide to run. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the second stage effect, and determines any of the first effect stage to the third effect stage as the final effect stage. When there is, the execution of the third super ready-to-win effect is determined. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a has determined to execute the second stage effect and has determined the fourth effect stage as the final effect stage, the fourth super reach effect is performed. decide to run.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control RAM 31c to store information that can specify the content determined in the effect content determination process. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect content determination process.

Next, the processing for executing the staged effect will be described together with a specific example of the flow of the effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that execution of the first stage effect is determined in the effect content determination process, and that the fifth effect stage is determined as the final effect stage. Also, in this example, the first effect content A is the effect content of the first effect stage, the second effect content A1 is the effect content of the second effect stage, and the third effect content is the effect content of the third effect stage. It is assumed that the fourth effect content A1 is determined as the effect content of the fourth effect stage, and the fifth effect content A is determined as the effect content of the fifth effect stage.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls to variably display the effect symbols of each symbol row along with the start of the variation game (time t1). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the stage effect at a predetermined timing after the effect symbols are variably displayed (time t2). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the staged production with the production contents based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the first stage effect of the first effect stage with the first effect content A.

Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the progress specific effect and controls the speaker Sp to start the narration effect with the start of the step effect. The sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the progress specific effect and the narration effect with the effect content corresponding to the effect content of the staged effect being executed.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so as to advance the production stage of the staged production from the first production stage to the fifth production stage (time points t2 to t6). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a advances to the second effect stage when the first effect stage ends in the stage effect (time t3). In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first stage effect of the second effect stage with the second effect content A1. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a advances to the third effect stage when the second effect stage ends in the stage effect (time t4). In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first stage effect of the third effect stage with the content of the third effect. Next, the sub-control CPU 31a advances to the fourth effect stage when the third effect stage is completed in the stage effect (time t5). In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first stage effect of the fourth effect stage with the fourth effect content A1. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a advances to the fifth performance stage when the fourth performance stage in the stage performance ends (time t6). In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the step effect of the fifth effect stage with the fifth effect content A.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the performance symbols of each symbol row while executing the first stage performance of the fifth performance stage with the fifth performance content A, and terminates the narration performance. control (time t7). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so that the performance symbols of each symbol row are fixed and stopped, and the stage performance is terminated (time t8). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the progress specific effect with the end of the stage effect.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a step effect during execution of one variation game. In addition, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can determine the execution of the stage effect on the condition that the current game state is determined to be the normal game state in the effect content determination process. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the step effect is executed during execution of one variation game in the normal game state. In other words, the step effect is started in the normal game state and ended before shifting to a game state different from the normal game state. In this embodiment, the normal game state corresponds to a specific game state.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that execution of the first stage effect is determined in the effect content determination process, and the second effect stage is determined as the final effect stage. Also, in this example, it is assumed that the first effect content A is determined as the effect content of the first effect stage, and the second effect content A1 is determined as the effect content of the second effect stage. Furthermore, in this example, it is assumed that it is determined that the first super reach is executed after the end of the stage effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a variably displays the performance symbols of each symbol row with the start of the variable game, and then controls the performance display device 12 so as to start the stage performance at a predetermined timing (time points t11 to t12). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the staged effect with the effect content based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and to start the progress specific effect and the narration effect. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a proceeds to the second effect stage when the first effect stage ends in the stage effect (time t13).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the staged effect along with the end of the second effect stage, and controls to end the progress specific effect and the narration effect (time t14). In addition, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of specific symbol rows (the first row and the second row in the present embodiment) in the combination of ready-to-win symbols among the symbol rows, and the first super Control to start the ready-to-win production.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to temporarily stop and display the remaining symbol row (the third row in this embodiment) during execution of the first super ready-to-win effect (time t15). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbols of each symbol row to be fixed and stopped when the variable game ends, and controls to end the first super ready-to-win effect (time t16).

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the ready-to-win effect after the end of the stage effect.
Next, processing for executing the special super ready-to-win effect will be described.

The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a special super ready-to-win effect when a variation pattern designation command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the special super reach effect when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is a specific variation pattern, and when it is not a specific variation pattern, special Do not decide to execute the super reach effect. In this embodiment, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is a specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a does not decide to execute the staged effect in the above-described effect content determination process.

Next, the processing for executing the special super ready-to-win effect will be described together with a specific example of the flow of the effect.
As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 31a variably displays the performance symbols of each symbol row with the start of the variation game (time t21). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the performance symbols of specific symbol rows (the first row and the second row in the present embodiment) among the symbol rows in combination with ready-to-win symbols, and performs a special super ready-to-win effect. It is controlled to start (time t22-t23). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to start the character voice effect along with the start of the special super ready-to-win effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a progresses the effect contents in the order of the third effect content, the fourth effect content A1, and the fifth effect content A in the special super ready-to-win effect (time points t23 to t27). Here, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to temporarily stop and display the remaining symbol row (the third row in this embodiment) while executing the special super ready-to-win effect with the fifth effect content A ( time t26). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so that the effect symbols of each symbol row are fixed and stopped, and the special super ready-to-win effect is ended (time t27). Although not shown, if the variable game being executed is not a variable game that leads to a big win display result, the sub-control CPU 31a does not advance the effect content to the fifth effect content A after the fourth effect content A1. , control to execute a special super ready-to-win performance with performance contents for losing.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the special super ready-to-win effect with the effect contents that are partially or wholly the same as the effect contents in the step effect. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can output a sound different from the narration sound output during the execution of the staged effect during the execution of the special super ready-to-win effect.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) When the step performance is executed for the first time, the player can grasp the progress of the performance stage by paying attention to the progress specific performance. Then, in the intermediate stage through which the staged production progresses from the first stage, which is the start stage, to the fifth stage, which is the final stage, the third stage is executed with the contents of the third staged effect regardless of the type of staged effect. It includes three stages of presentation. Therefore, when the performance contents become the third performance contents in the stage performance after the second time, the player can grasp the progress of the current performance stage without paying attention to the progress specific performance. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the state of progress of the performance stage in the stage performance, thereby improving the interest of the player.

(2) Since the staged production is executed in a manner in which a series of production contents are divided into a plurality of production stages, when the production stage progresses in the staged production, the production contents in each production stage are continuously produced as a series of productions. can entertain.

(3) Since the number of stages when progressing from the start stage to the final stage is the same regardless of whether the first stage effect or the second stage effect is performed, even if any stage effect is executed , it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the number of stages until proceeding to the final stage.

(4) With the progress specification effect, it is possible to specify the number of stages from the current stage to the final stage in the stage performance being executed, so the interest of the player who expects to progress to the final stage is improved. can.

(5) When the stage effect progresses to the final stage, it is definitely suggested that the display result of the big win will be derived in the variable game being executed. You can improve your expectations.

(6) After the end of the staged performance, the super ready-to-win performance may be executed according to the performance contents of the staged performance, so that the staged performance and the super ready-to-win performance can be associated and enjoyed.

(7) In particular, in this embodiment, when the stage effect has not progressed to the final stage in the stage effect, the super ready-to-win effect can be executed after the stage effect ends to entertain the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the performance stage has progressed to the final stage in the stage performance, the super ready-to-win performance is not executed after the end of the stage performance, so that the performance can be prevented from being prolonged.

(8) Stage effect can be executed when the current game state is the normal game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the player can be improved by executing the stage effect in the normal game state, which is a game state that is not advantageous to the player compared to the advantageous game state.

(9) In particular, the step effect can be executed in the normal game state in which the average variation time of one variation game is longer than when the high base state is provided. According to this, when executing the staged performance progressing over a plurality of performance stages, the process of progressing the performance stages over a sufficient performance time can be enjoyed.

(10) In the present embodiment, since the narration effect can be executed while the staged effect is being executed, the player can be synergistically entertained by the display of the image by the staged effect and the output of the narration sound by the narration effect. On the other hand, since the output of the narration sound is stopped when the fluctuation of the effect pattern is finished, the player can concentrate on which combination of effect patterns is derived, and the finally displayed combination of the effect patterns can be selected. make it easier to recognize.

(11) In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the special super ready-to-win effect using the same image as the image displayed in the staged effect. It is possible to diversify the effects in the game machine.

(12) During the execution of the special super reach effect, it is possible to execute a character voice effect that outputs a voice different from the narration sound that is output during the execution of the staged effect. To diversify the performances in a game machine while suppressing confusion between the special super ready-to-win performances and the respective performances.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The game state in which staged effects can be executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the step effect may be executable in any of the normal game state and the advantageous game state, or may be executable in the advantageous game state while being executable in the normal game state. may not be executed.

- The step effect may be executable over a plurality of variable games. In this case, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the results of the jackpot lottery and the variation pattern determination lottery in the variation game before the execution condition is satisfied for the variation game in which the reservation condition is established, and the result of the preliminary determination. to the sub-control CPU 31a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the effect mode of the stage effect based on the result of the preliminary determination specified from the look-ahead command. At this time, the step effect may be started when the current game state is the high base state and ended before the high base state ends. According to this, even in the case of executing the staged effect in the high base state where the average fluctuation time of the variable game is shorter than in the low base state, the stepped effect is executed over a plurality of variable games. , it is possible to entertain the process of progressing the production stage over a sufficient production time. In addition, in this modified example, the high base state corresponds to a specific game state.

- In the step production, the production contents of each production stage may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the effect content by a predetermined lottery from a plurality of effect contents as the effect content of the first effect stage in each stage effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine predetermined effect contents as the effect contents of the second effect stage and the fourth effect stage in each stage effect. In addition, depending on the type of the production stage, the production contents of the third production stage may be changed, or regardless of the type of production stage, the first production stage, the second production stage, the fourth production stage, and the fifth production stage. The production contents that can be determined as the production contents in the production stage may be the same.

- In the step production, the production contents of each production stage may be individually independent production contents. In other words, the stage effect need not be performed in a manner in which a series of effect contents are divided into a plurality of effect stages.

The stage effect is not limited to the display effect executed by the effect display device 12, but may be executed as a sound effect by the speaker Sp, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp La, or a combination thereof.

- The number of production stages in the stage production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of stages from the start stage to the final stage may be four or less, or may be six or more. If the number of stages when progressing from the start stage to the final stage is 3, the number of intermediate stages is 1, and if the number of stages when progressing from the start stage to the final stage is 4 or more, the number of intermediate stages number is plural. In addition, the number of stages when progressing from the start stage to the final stage may differ according to the type of stage presentation. In addition, even if the types of stage effects to be executed are the same, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the number of stages when proceeding from the start stage to the final stage by a predetermined lottery, or specify a variation pattern. The number of steps from the start step to the final step may be varied according to the variation pattern that can be specified from the command.

- When progressing from the start stage to the final stage in the step production, there may be times when part or all of the intermediate stages are skipped. For example, after the production stages progress in the order of the first production stage, which is the start stage, the second production stage, and the third production stage, there is a case where the production progresses to the fifth production stage without going through the fourth production stage. good too. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the production stage to be passed through by lottery using a predetermined random number, or determine the production stage to be passed according to the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern specification command. may According to this, it becomes difficult to predict the next stage of performance after the current stage of stage performance, so that the player can be surprised and enjoy the performance.

- In stage production, the production stage may progress from the start stage to the final stage without going through a specific intermediate stage. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a advances the production stage from the start stage to the final stage, after proceeding from the first production stage, which is the start stage, to the second production stage, without going through the third production stage. It is also possible to proceed to the 4th production stage, and then proceed to the fifth production stage, which is the final stage.

- The degree of expectation for a big hit suggested in the step production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control so that the big hit display result may not be derived even when the production stage progresses to the fifth production stage.

- Whether or not to execute a staged effect, and the effect mode in the case of executing the stepped effect may be determined for each variation pattern. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control related to the stage effect according to the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, for each variation pattern, whether or not to execute a staged production, the type of staged production to be executed, the production stage that finally progresses in the staged production, and the production content in each production stage are determined. good too. In each variation pattern, whether or not the super ready-to-win effect is to be executed after the end of the stage effect and the type of the super ready-to-win effect to be executed may be determined.

- The type of super ready-to-win effect that can be executed after the end of the step effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the case where the production stage that has finally progressed in the stage production is a predetermined production stage, and when executing the super ready-to-win production after that, out of the plurality of types of predetermined super ready-to-win production Any super reach effect may be executed.

The type of super ready-to-win effect that can be executed after the end of the first stage effect and the type of super ready-to-win effect that can be executed after the end of the second step effect may be partly or wholly common. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the stage production regardless of the type of stage production when the production stage that has finally progressed in each stage production is one of the first production stage to the third production stage. Later, the same kind of super reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute different types of super ready-to-win effects according to the types of stage effects when the final effect stage in each stage effect is the fourth effect stage. good.

・When the combination of the production stage that has finally progressed in the stage production and the type of super reach production that is executed after the completion of the stage production is a specific combination, the provision of a predetermined benefit is definitely suggested. can be In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, on the condition that the provision of a predetermined privilege has been confirmed, determines the type of effect stage that has finally progressed in the stage effect and the type of super ready-to-win effect that is executed after the end of the stage effect. It is preferable to control so that the combination can be a specific combination. In addition, as a predetermined privilege, for example, giving a jackpot game, giving a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, or the like may be employed.

The effect content in the final effect stage in the step effect and the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect executed after the end of the stage effect may be mutually unrelated.

- When the final effect stage reached in the stage effect is a predetermined effect stage, the super ready-to-win effect may not be executed thereafter. For example, the sub-control CPU31a, while making it possible to execute the super reach effect when the effect stage finally reached in the stage effect is the effect stage of the specified stage or higher, when the effect stage is less than the specified stage may be controlled so as not to execute the super reach effect. According to this, even if the stage performance does not reach the final stage, the stage performance can be enjoyed by making the player pay attention to whether or not the specified stage is reached. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the super ready-to-win effect when the effect stage finally reached in the stage effect is a specified stage or higher effect stage, while if the effect stage is less than the specified stage, the super You may control reach production|presentation so that it can be performed. According to this, when the production stage reaches the prescribed stage in the stage production, it is possible to suppress the production from being delayed by not executing the super reach production after that, while the production stage reaches the prescribed stage. When it has not reached, the game can be enjoyed by making the player expect that the super ready-to-win effect will be executed after that.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the super ready-to-win effect can be executed afterward even when the effect stage reaches the final stage in the stage effect.
- The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as not to execute the super ready-to-win effect after the end of the stage effect.

- The progress specifying effect is sufficient as long as it is possible to specify the progress of the effect stage in the stage effect, and the content of the effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the progress specific effect, such as "1/5", the current effect stage (in this case, corresponds to "1") and the number of stages in the stage effect (in this case, "5" (corresponding to ) may be displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image that can specify the current stage of production, such as "first stage", in the progress specifying production, but does not display an image that can specify the number of stages in the stage production. You may do so. That is, the progress specific effect may be executed in an effect mode in which the number of stages from the current effect stage to the final stage cannot be specified in the staged effect being executed.

- The progress specific effect may be executed in an effect mode suggesting that the granting of the predetermined privilege is confirmed when the effect stage progresses. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a proceeds to the fifth stage, the progress specific effect is executed in an effect mode suggesting that the big hit display result is derived and that the big win game is given after that. can be controlled to Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control so as to execute the super ready-to-win effect after reaching the specified stage in the stage effect, and in this case, when progressing to the specified stage, the super reach effect It may be controlled to execute the progress specific effect in the effect mode suggesting that it is confirmed to be executed. Here, the presentation mode suggesting that the granting of the privilege has been confirmed may be a presentation mode in which the content of the privilege to be granted can be recognized, or a presentation mode in which the content of the privilege to be granted cannot be recognized. There may be. The effect mode in which the content of the privilege to be given can be recognized is, for example, an effect mode in which an image simulating a character string of "big win confirmed" or "super reach confirmed" is displayed. In addition, the effect mode in which the contents of the privilege to be granted cannot be recognized, for example, is the effect mode in which the color of a part or all of the progress specific image 50 is changed, or a predetermined effect image separate from the progress specific image 50 is displayed. It should be noted that the predetermined benefit suggested by the progress specific effect is not limited to the fact that the variable game being executed becomes a big win or the super ready-to-win effect is executed. It may be that a variable game is included.

- The progress specific effect may be executed as a light emission effect by the decoration lamp La, or may be executed as a sound effect by the speaker Sp.
- The progress specific effect may not be executed during a part of the period during which the staged effect is being executed. For example, when the stage effect progresses to the final stage in the stage effect, control may be performed so that the progress specific effect is not executed during the execution of the stage effect in the final stage.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a progress specific effect.
・The contents of the narration production may be changed as appropriate. Also, the narration sound output in the narration effect may include a special narration sound that can be output on condition that a predetermined privilege is given. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control so that a special narration sound can be output on condition that a big hit display result is derived in the variable game being executed. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that a special narration sound can be output on condition that a variable game that will result in a big win is included in the pending variable games.

- The start timing and end timing of the narration production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may start the narration effect after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the step effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as to temporarily stop the output of the narration sound by the narration effect before the effect stage progresses to a predetermined effect stage in the stage effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player's consciousness from being directed to the output of the narration voice, and to make the player pay attention to whether or not the production stage progresses in the stage production. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may restart the output of the narration sound by the narration effect after the effect stage progresses to a predetermined effect stage in the stage effect, or may terminate the output without restarting.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a narration effect.
- The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the character voice effect is not executed during the execution of the special super ready-to-win effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute an effect that is not executed during the execution of the staged effect during the execution of the special super ready-to-win effect, instead of the character voice effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the step effect and the special super ready-to-win effect.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a special super reach effect. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a different effect performed using an image displayed in the staged effect.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

- As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Further, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability varying function for varying the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination of a big win.

- As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with three or more types of base states. Also, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball-entering rate improving function for improving the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 .

- The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated to the permissive state in the low base state.
- It may be embodied in a game machine having a setting function of changing the probability of a big win by setting one of a plurality of setting values that define the probability of a big win.

- The main control CPU 30a does not need to generate a standby command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first restricted state, for example, when a predetermined time has passed without inputting either the variation pattern designation command or the opening command after the effect game is finished. good. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the state has shifted to the standby state on condition that a predetermined period of time has elapsed without starting any of the next effect game and the big hit game after the end of the effect game. .

· It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.
The sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 . Also, the functions of the main control board 30 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening in the jackpot game may be changed.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine with a plurality of large winning slots.
- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 should display a special symbol.
Technical ideas that can be grasped from the present embodiment and modified examples will be described.

(b) In the stage effect, when the effect stage progresses to the final stage, it is suggested that a big win display result will be displayed in the variable game being executed.
(b) The effect control means is capable of controlling to execute a ready-to-win effect after the end of the stage effect, and when the ready-to-win effect is executed after the end of the stage effect, the effect content of the ready-to-win effect is the above-mentioned It becomes the production content corresponding to the production content of the step production.

(c) When the staged effect is executed during execution of the variable game, and when the staged effect does not progress to the final stage in the staged effect, the ready-to-win effect is performed after the stepped effect is completed. On the other hand, when the staged effect is executed during the execution of the variable game and the staged effect progresses to the final stage in the stepped effect, after the stepped effect is completed. The big win display result is displayed without executing the ready-to-win performance.

(d) It is possible to execute a variable game performed by varying symbols based on the result of a winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big win is displayed in the variable game. A gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variation game or the result of the variation game, comprising effect execution means for executing effects and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The production includes a staged production that can progress through a plurality of production stages, and in the staged production, it is possible to progress from the start stage to the final stage via a plurality of intermediate stages, and from the start stage to the final stage. There are a specific intermediate stage and a non-specific intermediate stage, and the specific intermediate stage is executed with a set of performance contents, while the non-specific intermediate stage is performed. is executed with any one of a plurality of types of performance contents, and the performance execution means is a progress specification that can specify the progress of the performance stage in the stage performance during the execution of the stage performance. An effect can be executed, and the progress specific effect is executed regardless of the current effect stage in the staged effect being executed, and is executed in a different effect mode according to the current effect stage. .

(E) The stage production includes a first stage production and a second stage production having different production contents. The number of stages when progressing to the final stage is the same, and the performance content of the specific intermediate stage in the first stage performance and the performance content of the specific intermediate stage in the second stage performance are the same. This is the content of the performance.

(f) The effect execution means includes sound output means for outputting sound, and the sound output means outputs a specific sound capable of recognizing the effect contents of the stage effect during execution of the stage effect. It is possible to execute a narration production to do.

(g) It is possible to execute a variation game in which symbols are varied based on the result of a winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big win is displayed in the variation game. A gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variation game or the result of the variation game, comprising effect execution means for executing effects and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The effect execution means includes display means for displaying an image and audio output means for outputting a sound, and the effect includes a stage effect that can progress over a plurality of stage effects, and a stage effect in the stage effect. It is possible to execute a progress specific effect that can specify the progress of the production stage, and a narration effect that outputs a specific sound that can recognize the effect content of the stage effect, and the progress specific effect and the narration effect are: It is executed during execution of the staged production, and the staged production is executed by a production execution means different from the display means among the production execution means, and the progress specific production is executed by the production execution means. The narration production is executed by the display means, and the narration effect is executed by the audio output means. The intermediate stage through which progress is made to the final stage includes a specific intermediate stage, and the progress specific production is a production stage in which the current production stage in the stage production being executed is In the progress specifying effect, at least the current effect stage can be specified by displaying element images in different modes according to the current effect stage.

La... decoration lamp (effect execution means), Sp... speaker (effect execution means, voice output means), 12... effect display device (effect execution means, display means), 30... main control board, 30a... main control CPU (game State control means), 30b... main control ROM, 30c... main control RAM, 31... sub-control board, 31a... sub-control CPU (effect control means), 31b... sub-control ROM (storage means), 31c... sub-control RAM.

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A variation game can be executed by varying symbols based on the result of the winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big win is displayed in the variation game, In a gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variable game or the result of the variable game,
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production includes a step production that can progress over a plurality of production stages,
In the stage production, it is possible to proceed from the start stage to the final stage via a plurality of intermediate stages,
The intermediate stages that are passed through when proceeding from the starting stage to the final stage include a specific intermediate stage and a non-specific intermediate stage,
While the specific intermediate stage is executed with a series of production contents,
The unspecified intermediate stage is executed with any one of a plurality of production contents,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a progress specific effect capable of specifying the progress of the effect stage in the stage effect during execution of the stage effect,
The progress specific effect is executed in a different effect mode according to the current stage of effect, and when the stage effect progresses to the final stage, it can be executed in a effect mode suggesting that the granting of a predetermined privilege is confirmed. A gaming machine characterized by: A variation game can be executed by varying symbols based on the result of the winning lottery, and when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the display result of the big win is displayed in the variation game, In a gaming machine capable of executing various effects in relation to the variable game or the result of the variable game,
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effect executing means includes display means for displaying images and audio output means for outputting audio,
The production includes a staged production that can progress over a plurality of production stages, a specific progress production that can identify the progress of the production stage in the staged production, and a specific sound that allows recognition of the production content of the staged production. It is possible to perform a narration production that
The progress-specific effect and the narration effect are executed during execution of the staged effect,
The step effect and the progress specific effect are executed by the display means of the effect execution means,
The narration effect is executed by the audio output means,
In the stage production, it is possible to proceed from the start stage to the final stage via one or more intermediate stages,
The intermediate stages through which the process progresses from the starting stage to the final stage include specific intermediate stages,
In the progress specifying effect, at least the current effect stage can be identified by displaying the element images in different modes according to the current effect stage,
The game machine is characterized in that the progress specific effect can be executed in a performance mode suggesting that the provision of a predetermined privilege is confirmed when the staged effect progresses to the final stage.