JP6608897B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, the contents of the pending floating game are pre-determined before the start of the floating game, and the contents of the pending floating game are based on the results of the prior determination. There is one that performs a suggestion effect that suggests (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the reserved image is added by adding a character image (a hat, a crown, etc.) selected based on the result of the prior determination to the reserved image indicating the pending variable game. This suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result will be derived in the variable game corresponding to. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the big hit display result is derived in the variable game that is the target of the suggestion effect, and then the big hit game is given, and the player's interest is expressed. It is improving.

JP 2003-340038 A

  Here, some of the conventional pachinko machines diversify the contents of a variable game by changing the probability of winning a big hit and the type of performance to be executed before and after the big hit game. is there. However, in such a case, the contents of the floating game may change before and after the big hit game for the pending floating game. For this reason, the content of the variation game suggested in the production and the actual content of the variation game are not matched, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after deriving a jackpot display result in a variable game when a jackpot determination is made in the jackpot determination. A specific entrance that is allowed to enter, a specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball that passes through a specific area among the game balls that have entered the specific entrance, and the game ball is detected by the specific detection means. A gaming state control means for controlling to a second gaming state that has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination compared to the first gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, A holding means for holding the execution of the floating game and whether or not the jackpot display result is derived when the holding variable game is executed are determined in advance before the start of the holding variable game. And an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. The effect executed by the effect executing means can be executed during the jackpot game. The on-hold jackpot effect that can specify that the variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived is included in the variable game held during the jackpot game, and the effect control means includes: The gist of the invention is that control can be performed to restrict execution of the on-hold big hit effect when the specific detecting means does not detect a game ball during the big hit game.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after deriving a jackpot display result in a variable game when a jackpot determination is made in the jackpot determination. A specific entrance that is allowed to enter, a specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball that passes through a specific area among the game balls that have entered the specific entrance, and the game ball is detected by the specific detection means. A gaming state control means for controlling to a second gaming state that has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination compared to the first gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, A holding means for holding the execution of the floating game and whether or not the jackpot display result is derived when the holding variable game is executed are determined in advance before the start of the holding variable game. And an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. The effect executed by the effect executing means can be executed during the jackpot game. The on-hold jackpot effect that can specify that the variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived is included in the variable game held during the jackpot game, and the effect control means includes: Whether the game ball is detected by the specific detection means during the big hit game or when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection means during the big hit game, The gist is that there is a case where control is performed to restrict execution.

  The gaming machine includes an effect distribution unit that distributes the contents of the effect executed by the effect executing unit according to the gaming state, and a pending variation game is executed for the effect executed by the effect executing unit. A suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is sometimes derived is included before the start of the pending variation game, and the effect distribution means includes a predetermined variation of the pending variation game. When the content of the suggestion effect is distributed with respect to the game, the variation game on hold that is held before the predetermined variation game does not include the variation game on which the jackpot display result is derived. While the content of the suggestive effect is distributed in the first distribution mode, the variation game of the big hit is included in the variation game that is held before the predetermined variation game. If it is may be possible to control to distribute the contents of the suggestion effect at different second sorting aspects from the first sorting mode.

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

The perspective view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the discharge passage of the back of a 2nd big winning opening. Explanatory drawing which shows the display area of a hold image and a hold image. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of a hold image. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the on-hold big hit production. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of prefetch command. The flowchart which shows a pending | holding change effect determination process. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a pending | holding change table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding change table used when determining the display mode of a pending | holding image. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding change table used when determining the display mode of a pending | holding image. The flowchart which shows the big hit effect determination process in a holding | maintenance. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution mode of the production | presentation in jackpot game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In this specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp that outputs sound. The speaker Sp can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) performed by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La that executes a light emission effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can execute a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitter (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is disposed on the game board YB at a position that can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 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 finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. 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 the jackpot determination (big hit lottery) described later.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols in the present embodiment include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a miss display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the big hit. In the case of a special game, when a lost symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that a big hit is made in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game is finished. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively. Note that the special game hold condition can also be grasped as a condition (so-called start condition) for starting the special game.

  The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) 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 a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the out-of-game symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can usually recognize the out-of-game.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the normal hit is determined in the normal hit determination, the normal hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish a special game hold condition.

  The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display portion 11f. The normal hold display unit 11f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of ordinary games on hold is indicated as “ordinary hold number”. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is 4.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 as effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device or a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 13 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The first start port 13 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. In the following description, a game ball entering a winning opening may be indicated as “winning”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first start port 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 14 as a winning opening that opens to the game area YBa on the right side of the first start port 13 in the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 14 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 14 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 7). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first grand prize winning opening 16 opened in the game area YBa on the upper right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big prize door. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the first grand prize winning opening 16 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the first big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 16 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second big prize opening 18 as a specific entry opening opened in the game area YBa on the lower right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third variable member 19 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The third variable member 19 is a so-called big prize opening door. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second grand prize opening 18 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the second major winning opening 18 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that operates the third variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7). The third variable member 19 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 18 is allowed to enter a game ball in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a discharge passage 20 that discharges the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 18 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 in the discharge passage 20 for detecting a game ball passing through the discharge passage 20, that is, a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 18. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The discharge passage 20 is formed to branch into a first discharge passage 21 and a second discharge passage 22 downstream of the second count sensor SE4. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 transfers the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 18 to the branch portion 23 that branches into the first discharge passage 21 and the second discharge passage 22 in the discharge passage 20. And a second discharge passage 22 are provided. The distribution device 24 is configured to be capable of taking a first state in which game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 18 are distributed to the first discharge passage 21 and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second discharge passage 22. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 7) that operates the sorting device 24. In the present embodiment, the sorting device 24 is operated to the second state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a discharge sensor SE <b> 5 that detects a game ball flowing into the first discharge passage 21 in the first discharge passage 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 further includes a specific detection sensor SE6 as specific detection means for detecting a game ball flowing into the second discharge passage 22 in the second discharge passage 22. In the present embodiment, the second discharge passage 22 corresponds to a specific area. In other words, in the present embodiment, the specific detection sensor SE6 can detect a game ball passing through the second discharge passage 22 among the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning port 18.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game board YB above the second major winning opening 18. The gate 25 includes a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7, a holding condition for a normal game can be established.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than 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 that in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”. In the present embodiment, the low probability state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high probability state corresponds to the second gaming state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes 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 game balls fired is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 14 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment increases the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 14 and facilitates the entry of the game ball at the second start port 14, so that the game state is advantageous to the player. (Easy to enter). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of determining a normal hit (ordinary hit probability) in the normal symbol hit determination is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state (short time state)” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state (non-time-short state)” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type.

  In the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the type of big hit game corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the opening time has passed, a round game is performed in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 18 is opened. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

  The jackpot symbol of this embodiment includes a jackpot symbol in which a specific jackpot is determined and a jackpot symbol in which a non-specific jackpot is determined. The specific jackpot is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game in which “15 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games. The non-specific jackpot is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game in which “4 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 18 in the fourth round game is any of the big hit game given when the specific big hit is won and the big hit game when the non-specific big hit is won. On the other hand, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened in round games other than the fourth round. The control when the big hit is made will be described later in detail.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12 and a combination of effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (the jackpot display result) is also derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. In the case of a special game where an out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived, also in the effect game, out-of-combination symbol combinations (out-of-order display result) are derived. For example, the symbol combination that is out of place by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbol of at least a partial row is different from the effect symbol of the other columns.

  In the effect game of this embodiment, a reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific column among all symbol columns in the effect game (so-called reach state).

  The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed is higher than the normal reach effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the super reach effect corresponds to a specific effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived (the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit) is simply referred to as “hit expectation degree”. As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot display result is derived in the effect game. It can also be understood as the degree of expectation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is a hold display effect that notifies the number of special games that are on hold. The hold display effect of the present embodiment is executed in a manner in which a hold image HG imitating a circle is displayed in a predetermined display area of the effect display device 12. In the hold display effect of the present embodiment, for example, in the display area HR1 for the first special game, the same number of hold images HG as the number of the first special game being held are displayed, and the display for the second special game is displayed. In the area HR2, the same number of held images HG as the number of second special games being held are displayed.

  In the hold display effect, the hold images HG corresponding to the special game being held are sequentially displayed from the left in the display areas HR1 and HR2 of the effect display device 12. For example, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special symbol variation game held first is displayed on the leftmost in the display area HR1 and corresponds to the second special game held second. The hold image HG is displayed second from the left in the display area HR1. In the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the third special game held third is displayed third from the left in the display area HR1 and corresponds to the fourth special game held fourth. The hold image HG is displayed fourth from the left in the display area HR1. Similarly, the held image HG corresponding to the second special game being held is also displayed from the left in the display area HR2 in order from the oldest held order. Note that the hold display effect of the present embodiment is not executed during the big hit game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hold image HG is not displayed during the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold image HG, the hold change as a suggestion effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree of the special game that is on hold. There is a production. The on-hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect of changing the display mode of the on-hold image HG indicating the second on-hold special game, and in particular, an effect of changing the color of the on-hold image HG. Moreover, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that starts when the display of the hold image indicating the second special game being held is started. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is started before the start of the second special game being held.

  The hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that starts when the hold condition for the second special game is established during the high probability state. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is not started when the hold condition for the second special game is satisfied during the low probability state.

  The display mode of the reserved image HG of the present embodiment includes a white display mode (FIG. 5A), a green display mode (FIG. 5B), and a red display mode (FIG. 5C). And a rainbow color display mode (FIG. 5D). In the present embodiment, the white display mode is a display mode of the hold image HG when the hold change effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow color display mode are display modes when the hold change effect is executed. Note that the hold change effect of the present embodiment can be executed before and after the big hit game. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is continuously executed even after the jackpot game ends when the jackpot game is given after the start of the hold change effect. For example, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is given after the hold image HG is displayed in the rainbow color display mode by the hold change effect, the hold image HG is displayed in the rainbow color display mode even after the big hit game ends. Is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment include the second special game in which the jackpot display result is derived among the second special games held during the jackpot game. There is a big hit effect on hold that can be specified. The on-hold jackpot effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed during the jackpot game and displays the specific image TG on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the specific image TG is an image composed of an image imitating a predetermined character (for example, a cat) and an image imitating a predetermined character string (for example, a character string of “I will continue!”). It is.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the results of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process 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 a main control program.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. 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. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of reach effect to be executed.

  The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern determined when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, and a loss variation pattern determined when the big hit is not determined as a big hit. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 30 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball. Main control CPU 30a and information display device 11 (first special symbol display unit 11a, second special symbol display unit 11b, first special hold display unit 11c, second special hold display unit 11d, normal symbol display unit 11e, normal hold The display unit 11f) is connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 to A4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A4.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal 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 processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 31b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for lottery, and the like. The sub control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to display effects, light emission effect data related to light emission effects, and audio effect data related to sound effects.

  The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 31 is configured to generate a random number. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  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. The sub control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission 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 speaker Sp.

Next, various processes (control) 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 a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process 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 cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 13 (step Sa1). In step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When a game ball is in the first starting port 13 (step Sa1: YES), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) as the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is judged whether it is less than (step Sa2). When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the hold condition for the first special game is established when the game ball enters the first start port 13.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step Sa4). For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is the random information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing a holding means for holding the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When a game ball is not in the first start port 13 (step Sa1: NO), when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: NO), and a random number for the first special game When the information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 14 (step Sa5). In step Sa5, the main control CPU 30a determines that a game ball has entered the second start port 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball is not in the second starting port 14 (step Sa5: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second starting port 14 (step Sa5: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines that the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is the upper limit number (in this embodiment). 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step Sa6). When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa6: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa6: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it (step Sa7). . At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the hold condition for the second special game is established by the game ball entering the second start port 14.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step Sa8). 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 the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing a holding means for holding the execution of the second special game.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the content of the second special game whose execution has been suspended before the second special game is started, and can determine the result of the pre-determination (pre-determination command). Command) is generated and set in the output buffer (step Sa9). In the present embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. When the prefetch command is generated and set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Here, an example of the prefetch command in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the look-ahead command of the present embodiment is information that can identify the big hit and the effect contents of the effect game in both the low probability state and the high probability state game state. In the drawing, for the sake of explanation, the super reach production is indicated as “SP reach”.

  For example, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the contents are usually out of effect in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The look-ahead command CM2 is out-of-order in the low-probability state and is usually out-of-order production content, while it is out-of-progress in the high-probability state and can be specified as the production content for which the super reach production is executed. It is a command. The look-ahead command CM3 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be an effect content that is out of place in both the low probability state and the high probability state and in which the super reach effect is executed. The look-ahead command CM4 is a prefetch that can be specified as a loss in the low probability state and an effect content that is usually out of focus in a low probability state, but a big hit in the high probability state and an effect content in which the super reach effect is executed. It is a command. The look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can specify that it is a big hit in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state, and that it is an effect content for executing the super reach effect. In addition to the above, a prefetch command is provided for each result of prior determination.

  In the present embodiment, the prefetch commands CM1 to CM3 are prefetch commands that can specify that the second special game is not a big hit. That is, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch commands CM1 to CM3 is a special game that is not determined to be a big hit by the main control CPU 30a in any of the gaming states of the low probability state and the high probability state. The look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game can be a big hit, and more specifically, a look-ahead command that can be determined to be lost in a low probability state and a big hit in a high probability state. It is. That is, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 is a special game that has a case where the main control CPU 30a determines that it is a big hit and a case where it is not determined that a big win depending on the gaming state. The prefetch command CM5 is a prefetch command that can specify that the second special game is a big hit. That is, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM5 is a special game that is determined to be a big hit by the main control CPU 30a in any of the low probability state and the high probability state. In this case, the jackpot corresponds to the specific content.

  The prefetch command CM1 is a prefetch command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. That is, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM1 is a special game in which the execution of the super reach effect is not determined by the main control CPU 30a in any game state of the low probability state and the high probability state. The prefetch commands CM2 and CM4 are prefetch commands that can specify that the super reach effect can be executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. More specifically, in the low probability state, the super reach effect is performed. This is a look-ahead command that can be specified to execute the super reach effect in a high probability state without being executed. That is, in the second special game corresponding to the prefetch commands CM2 and CM4, depending on the game state, when the execution of the super reach effect is determined by the main control CPU 30a and when the execution of the super reach effect is not determined. It is a special game. The prefetch command CM5 is a prefetch command that can specify that the super reach effect is executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. In other words, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM5 is a special game in which execution of the super reach effect is determined by the main control CPU 30a in any gaming state of the low probability state and the high probability state. In this case, the execution of the super reach effect corresponds to the specific content.

Hereinafter, processing for generating a prefetch command will be described.
The main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the big hit display result is derived in the special game whose execution is suspended.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value for winning a big hit in a low probability state. In the present embodiment, the value that wins the jackpot in the low probability state includes all the values that win the jackpot in the high probability state. For this reason, the value that wins the jackpot in the high probability state is the value that wins the jackpot even in the low probability state. In addition, when the acquired random number value is a value that is not won in the big hit in the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern that is performed in the special symbol start process described later in the low probability state. It is determined in advance by lottery which variation pattern is the value to be determined. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the effect of the effect game. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a jackpot in a high probability state. In addition, when the acquired random number value is a value that does not win a big hit in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern that is performed in a special symbol start process described later in the high probability state. It is determined in advance by lottery which variation pattern is the value to be determined.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a prefetch command indicating the specified second special hold number and the result of the above-described prior determination. .

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being played and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being played or during the special game. Judge that it is not. And main control CPU30a complete | finishes a special symbol start process, when the execution conditions are not satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger 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 first special reservation number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment causes the second special game to be preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number by subtracting 1 and updates the information display device 11 so that the second special hold number after subtraction is displayed.

  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 determines whether or not it is a big hit using the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination with different big hit determination values according to the current probability state. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the value of the random number for jackpot determination is the same, the result of the jackpot determination may differ depending on the current probability state.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol is a confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit fluctuation patterns by performing a fluctuation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when the big hit determination does not determine that the big hit, the main control CPU 30a performs the deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol loss symbol. This decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the special symbol is off, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation variation pattern from a plurality of types of deviation variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the types of variation patterns that can be determined by variation pattern determination lottery vary depending on the current gaming state. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the random numbers for variation pattern determination lottery are the same, the variation patterns determined according to the current gaming state are different. In the variation pattern determination lottery, it may be possible to determine the same variation pattern regardless of the current gaming state. In this case, if the variation pattern is determined at different determination ratios depending on the current gaming state. Good.

  Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above on the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit variation processing or the outlier variation processing based on the result of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit determination, and the big hit determination. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, 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 content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets information for designating a special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time set 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 elapsed. Further, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a stores information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) in the output buffer. set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable game can be executed based on the result of the jackpot determination.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, and to determine the variation pattern of the special game, thereby realizing content determination means for determining the content of the special game.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU30a starts the control which provides the specified jackpot game after completion | finish of the jackpot special game, and outputs predetermined | prescribed control information. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is made in the big hit determination, the big hit display is given after the big hit display result is derived in the special game.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command for instructing execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as an opening command), and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for causing the round game to be executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the third actuator A3 so that the second big prize opening 18 is opened in a specific round game (for example, the fourth round game) in any big hit game. Control. Here, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big prize opening 18 with the first time (for example, 25 seconds) as the upper limit time in the specific round game in the big hit game given when the specific big win is reached. . The first time may be set to a time during which it is easy for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 18. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets the second time (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first time as the upper limit time in the specific round game in the big hit game given when the non-specific big hit is given. The two big winning openings 18 are opened. The second time may be set to a time during which the game ball is substantially unable to enter the second grand prize opening 18. Further, the main control CPU 30 a controls the fourth actuator A <b> 4 so that the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 18 can flow into the second discharge passage 22. That is, the main control CPU 30 a operates the sorting device 24 so that the game balls that have won the second grand prize opening 18 can flow into the second discharge passage 22. The main control CPU 30a, when the game ball flowing into the second discharge passage 22 is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the specific detection indicating that the game ball has been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Generate a command and set it in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first big prize opening 16 is opened in any non-specific round game different from the specific round game in any big hit game. . Here, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big winning opening 16 in any non-special round game with a third time (for example, 25 seconds) as an upper limit time. The third time may be the same time as the first time or a different time.

  Further, after starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the round game by closing the opened big prize opening. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a generates a command for instructing execution of a round effect (hereinafter referred to as a round command) and sets it in an output buffer. When the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a generates a command for instructing execution of the ending effect (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing relating to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to a low probability and low base state. For this reason, in this embodiment, during the big hit game, the low probability and low base state is established. Further, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state after the big hit game is ended depending on whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game.

  Specifically, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state after the big hit game is finished to a highly accurate and high base state. In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during a big hit game can be grasped as a high probability provision condition for imparting a high probability state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can perform control to change to a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is different before and after the big hit game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a terminates the high probability state and the high base state in response to the establishment of the winning end condition established when the next big hit game is given.

  In the present embodiment, giving a high probability state (controlling to a high probability state) means storing a value indicating the high probability state in the probability state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Further, in the present embodiment, giving the high base state (controlling to the high base state) means storing a value indicating the high base state in the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, giving a low probability state (ending the high probability state) means storing a value indicating a low probability state in the probability state flag of the main control RAM 30c, and giving a low base state. To do (to end the high base state) is to store a value indicating the low base state in the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a can identify the current probability state by referring to the value of the probability state flag, and can identify the current base state by referring to the value of the base state flag. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores predetermined values in the probability state flag and the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing a gaming state control means.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state after the big hit game is finished to the low probability and high base state. After that, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of times that the winning end condition for the next big hit game is given and the number of executions of the special symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) The high base state is terminated when one of the termination conditions is satisfied.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a controls the high probability state after the big hit game is completed on condition that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. In the present embodiment, the high probability state corresponds to a specific gaming state.

  When the main control CPU 30a gives a high probability state, the main control CPU 30a generates a high probability command indicating that the high probability state is given and sets it in the output buffer. When the high base state is given, the main control CPU 30a generates a high base command indicating that the high base state is given and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 30a ends the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a generates a low probability command indicating the low probability state and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 30a ends the high base state, the main control CPU 30a generates a low base command indicating the low base state and sets it in the output buffer.

  In the present embodiment, in a specific round game in the case of a specific big hit, the second big prize opening 18 is opened for a first time when it is easy to make a game ball enter the second big prize opening 18. Therefore, if a game ball is launched at the second big prize opening 18, the game ball usually enters the second big prize opening 18, and the specific detection sensor SE6 detects the game ball. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the specific big hit, the high probability state is usually given after the big hit game is finished. However, in the present embodiment, even if a specific big hit is made, if a game ball is not shot out aiming at the second big prize opening 18 during a specific round game when the specific big hit is made, However, if the player does not enter the second grand prize winning hole 18, the specific detection sensor SE6 does not detect the game ball, and the high probability state may not be given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a specific round game in the case of a non-specific big hit, the second big prize opening 18 is opened only for the second time during which the game ball is substantially unable to enter the second big prize opening 18. Therefore, normally, the game ball does not enter the second big prize opening 18, and the specific detection sensor SE6 does not detect the game ball. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit, the high probability state is not usually given after the big hit game ends. However, in this embodiment, even if it is a non-specific big hit, the second big prize opening 18 is opened in a short time of the second time, so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 18. The possibility of playing is not 0, and the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 18 is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, so that a high probability state may be given after the end of the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a performs processing described below 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 related to the normal symbol, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE7, 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 in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the loss for reach when the loss variation pattern that can specify the execution of the reach effect is designated. In the present embodiment, the design symbols in the specific columns (for example, the first column and the second column) are the same, and the design symbols in the other columns (for example, the third column) are different from the outlier design combinations for reach. It is a combination of production symbols. In addition, when a deviation variation pattern that can specify that the reach effect is not executed is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a normally determines a deviation combination for deviation. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal deviation is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of effects to be executed during the execution of the special game is made different according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. And sub-control CPU31a controls the display content of the effect display apparatus 12 so that the determined effect may be performed.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands. The sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the variation pattern designated when the variation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the effect game when the variation time has elapsed. May be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting all the symbol stop commands from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the opening effect. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to cause a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the ending effect is performed.

  Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a detection notification effect indicating that the game ball has been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. As described above, in the present embodiment, a high probability state is given after the big hit game is completed on condition that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. For this reason, the detection notification effect can be grasped as a highly accurate notification effect indicating that a high probability state is given. The detection notification effect may be executed when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, or after the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, It may be executed when the timing has arrived. As the predetermined timing, for example, the start of a predetermined number of round games or the start of an ending effect can be employed.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
When the high control 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. Further, when the low control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a 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. Further, when a low base command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a 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 specify the current gaming state.

  Hereinafter, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing various effects will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 12 is realized by performing control for causing the sub control CPU 31a to execute various effects.

  First, control for executing the hold change effect will be described. When the pre-control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the content of the hold change effect.

  Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a executes a hold change effect determination process every time a prefetch command is input from the main control CPU 30a during the high probability state. The hold change effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the content of the hold change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the hold change effect determination process, the sub control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines which pre-read command corresponds to which second special game among the second special games on hold based on the second specific hold number that can be specified from the input pre-read command. The prefetch command is stored so that the order in which the commands are input can be specified.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the pre-read command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and specifies that the pre-read command stored before the input pre-read command is a big hit in the second special game. It is determined whether a possible prefetch command is included (step Sb2). In the following description, a prefetch command that can be identified as a big hit in the second special game may be simply referred to as a “big hit prefetch command”.

  In step Sb2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot prefetch command is included when the prefetch command stored in the prefetch command CM4 or the prefetch command CM5 is included. As described above, the look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state in the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. For this reason, when the prefetch command CM5 is included in the stored prefetch commands, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot prefetch command is included.

  On the other hand, the prefetch command CM4 is a prefetch command that can specify that, in the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command, it is a big hit in the high probability state but not a big hit in the low probability state. In the present embodiment, the high-probability state is terminated when the winning end condition is established when the next jackpot game is awarded. In other words, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is not awarded, the high probability state does not end. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the big-ahead prefetch command is not included in the prefetch commands stored before the prefetch command CM4, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 becomes a big hit. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the big hit prefetch command is included in the prefetch commands stored before the prefetch command CM4, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 may not be a big hit. However, in this case, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM4 is a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch command CM4 is stored, the second prefetch command corresponding to at least one of the prefetch command CM4 and the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM4 is stored. Special game is a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot prefetch command is included when the prefetch command CM4 is included in the stored prefetch commands.

  If the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included in the prefetch commands stored before the input prefetch command (step Sb2: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a is based on the pending change table (normal). The display mode of the hold image HG is determined (step Sb3). The hold change table is a table to which determination values used when determining the display mode of the hold image HG are distributed. The hold change table will be described later in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a does not include the second special game that is a big hit in the second special game that is held before the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command. In this case, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (normal). In the present embodiment, determining the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal) corresponds to distributing the content of the suggestive effect in the first distribution mode.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub control RAM 31c so as to be able to specify which prefetch command corresponds to the effect information (step Sb4). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

  When the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored before the input prefetch command (step Sb2: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the input prefetch command is the prefetch command CM2 and the prefetch command. It is determined whether it is any of the prefetch commands CM4 (step Sb5). If the input prefetch command is not the prefetch command CM2 or the prefetch command CM4 (step Sb5: NO), the sub control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal) (step Sb3). Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub control RAM 31c so as to be able to specify which prefetch command corresponds to the effect information (step Sb4). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the input prefetch command is the prefetch command CM2 or the prefetch command CM4 (step Sb5: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (special) (step Sb6). ). In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a includes a second special game that is a big hit in the second special game that is held before the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command. In this case, the display mode of the hold image HG can be determined based on the hold change table (special). In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a second special game that is a big hit in the second special game held before the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command, and the input When the prefetched command is the prefetch command CM2 or the prefetch command CM4, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (special). In the present embodiment, determining the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (special) corresponds to distributing the content of the suggestive effect in the second distribution mode.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub control RAM 31c so as to be able to specify which prefetch command corresponds to the effect information (step Sb4). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the content of the second special game that is on hold based on the input pre-determination command, so that the jackpot display result is derived when the second special game is executed. Prior determination means for determining in advance before the second special game is started is realized.

Next, the hold change table will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 11, the hold change table in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of hold change tables including a hold change table (normal) and a hold change table (special). Each hold change table has a display mode that can be determined as the display mode of the hold image HG according to the type of the input prefetch command. In the present embodiment, the white display mode is a display mode when the on-hold change effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow color display mode are display modes when the hold change effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the hold change table (normal) can determine a white display mode and a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the prefetch command CM1 is input. On the other hand, it is a pending change table in which the red display mode and the rainbow display mode cannot be determined. In addition, the hold change table (normal) can determine a display mode of white, a green display mode, and a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the prefetch command CM2 or the prefetch command CM3 is input. On the other hand, it is a pending change table in which the rainbow color display mode cannot be determined. When the pre-read command CM4 or the pre-read command CM5 is input, the hold change table (normally) has a white display mode, a green display mode, a red display mode, and a rainbow color as the display mode of the hold image HG. It is a pending | holding change table which can determine a display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the hold change table (special) determines a white display mode and a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the prefetch command CM2 is input. On the other hand, it is a pending change table in which the red display mode and the rainbow display mode cannot be determined. The hold change table (special) can determine a white display mode, a green display mode, and a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the prefetch command CM4 is input. It is a pending | holding change table which cannot determine the display mode of a rainbow color. In other words, in the present embodiment, the on-hold change table (special) is a on-hold change table that is not distributed to the rainbow color display mode as the contents of the on-hold change effect.

  In the present embodiment, in both the hold change table (normal) and the hold change table (special), a green display mode and a red display mode can be determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a distributes the contents of the hold change effect based on the hold change table (usually) and distributes the contents of the hold change effect based on the hold change table (special). It is possible to sort the same contents as the contents.

  Although not shown, each hold change table has a display mode for determining the display mode so that the display mode determination ratio of the hold image HG in the hold change effect varies depending on the type of the input prefetch command. Judgment values are distributed. Specifically, in each hold change table, the display mode when the green display mode is determined is displayed in the determined display mode rather than the case where the white display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. The determination value for determining the display mode is distributed so that the big hit expectation degree in the second special game corresponding to the held image HG to be increased. Further, in each hold change table, the determined display mode is displayed when the red display mode is determined, rather than when the green display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. The determination value for determining the display mode is distributed so that the big hit expectation degree in the second special game corresponding to the hold image HG is high. Further, each hold change table is displayed in the determined display mode when the rainbow color display mode is determined, rather than when the red display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. The determination value for determining the display mode is distributed so that the big hit expectation degree in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG is higher.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the hold change effect is executed (when any one of the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow color display mode is determined), the hold change effect is generated. It is suggested that the degree of jackpot expectation is higher than when no is executed (when the white display mode is determined).

  According to the hold change effect determination process and the hold change table, the sub control CPU 31a displays the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal) when the prefetch command CM4 or the prefetch command CM5 is input. It is possible to determine the rainbow color display mode only when determining. Here, the prefetch command CM5 is a prefetch command in which the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM5 is a big hit. In addition, when the prefetch command CM4 is input, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (normal) when the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM4 is a big hit. This is a case where the prefetch command is not included. As described above, when the big-ahead prefetch command is not included in the prefetch commands stored before the prefetch command CM4, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 becomes a big hit. That is, when the prefetch command CM4 or the prefetch command CM5 is input, when the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (normal), the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command is a big hit. It is time to become. In this case, the rainbow-colored display mode corresponds to confirmed content and special content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit.

  Further, according to the hold change effect determination process and the hold change table, the sub control CPU 31a receives the prefetch command CM2, and displays the hold image HG based on the hold change table (special). When determining the red display mode, the red display mode cannot be determined. The second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM2 is a special game in which execution of the super reach effect is not determined in the low probability state, while execution of the super reach effect is determined in the high probability state. When the prefetch command CM2 is input, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (special) when the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM2 is a big hit. This is when a prefetch command is included. Thus, when the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM2, the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM2 The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on a hold change table that is different from that when the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included. In this case, the red display mode corresponds to special content that suggests that the expectation degree of jackpot of the second special game that is the target of the on-hold change effect is high.

  Further, when the pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 30a during the low probability state, the sub control CPU 31a determines the white display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG without executing the hold change effect determination process. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be specified which pre-reading command corresponds to the effect information.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the hold image HG in a display mode that can be specified from the effect information stored in the sub control RAM 31c in a process different from the hold change effect determining process. To do. Through the control as described above, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to execute the hold change effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the hold change effect when the hold condition for the second special game is established during the high probability state, while the hold condition for the second special game is established during the low probability state. In such a case, the hold change effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for determining the display mode of the hold image HG, thereby realizing an effect distribution unit that distributes the contents of effects executed by the effect display device 12 according to the gaming state. . In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a can distribute the contents of the hold change effect by executing the hold change effect determination process triggered by the input of the prefetch command during the high probability state.

  The sub-control CPU 31a erases the pre-read command stored first among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and ends the effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c every time the effect game ends. Of the information, the prefetch command stored first is erased. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a deletes the prefetch command and the effect information corresponding to the finished second special game from the sub control RAM 31c.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect determination process is executed when a prefetch command is input. In the hold change effect determination process, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command is determined. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a predetermined pre-read command, if the pre-read command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes a pre-fetch command that is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a responds to the big pre-fetch command. Before the start of the second special game to be performed, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the predetermined prefetch command is determined. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the big hit second special game when the big special second special game is included in the second special game held before the predetermined second special game. Before, the contents of the hold change effect for the predetermined second special game are distributed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command with the input of the prefetch command, and then newly inputs the prefetch command. Even in such a case, the display mode of the reserved image HG that has already been determined is not changed. In other words, when a specific second special game is held, and the second special game that is a big hit is held after the specific second special game, the held image indicating the specific second special game The display mode of HG is determined based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that is a big hit is not held. In the present embodiment, the specific second special game corresponds to a third variable game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control when the sub control CPU 31a executes the hold change effect determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the pre-read commands in the order of the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, and the pre-read command CM4 when no pre-read command is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Suppose that Here, the prefetch command CM1 is a prefetch command that is not a big hit in the corresponding second special game, and the prefetch command CM4 is a prefetch command that may or may not be a big hit in the corresponding second special game. is there.

  In this case, when the first prefetch command CM1 is input, the prefetch command is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first prefetch command CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). When the prefetch command CM1 is input second and third, the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third prefetch commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  Similarly, when the prefetch command CM4 is input for the fourth time, the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth prefetch command CM4 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control CPU 31a, in a state where no pre-read command is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the pre-read command in the order of the pre-read command CM5, the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, and the pre-read command CM4. Is entered. Here, the prefetch command CM5 is a prefetch command that is a big hit in the corresponding second special game.

  In this case, when the first prefetch command CM5 is input, the prefetch command is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first prefetch command CM5 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). When the second and third prefetch commands CM1 are input, the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: YES). The input prefetch command is neither the prefetch command CM2 nor the prefetch command CM4 (step Sb5: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third prefetch commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  On the other hand, when the prefetch command CM4 is inputted for the fourth time, the prefetch command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes the prefetch command that is a big hit (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: YES), and the prefetch command that has been inputted. The command is a prefetch command CM4 (step Sb5: YES in FIG. 10). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth prefetch command CM4 is determined based on the hold change table (special).

  As described above, in the example of FIG. 12B, the second special game that is a big hit is put on hold, and the second special game that is not a big hit after the second special game that is a big hit, A second special game is held with or without a big hit. In this case, when a prefetch command indicating a second special game that is not a big hit is input, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that is a big win is not held. Is done. On the other hand, when a prefetch command indicating a second special game that may or may not be a big hit is input, based on a hold change table different from that when the second special game that is a big hit is not held. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined. In this case, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM1 corresponds to the first variation game, and the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 corresponds to the second variation game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, the sub-control CPU 31a, in a state where no pre-read command is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, in the order of the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, and the pre-read command CM2. Is entered. Here, the prefetch command CM1 is a prefetch command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the corresponding second special game. In addition, the prefetch command CM2 is a prefetch command in which a super reach effect is executed or a super reach effect is not executed in an effect game executed during execution of the corresponding second special game.

  In this case, when the first prefetch command CM1 is input, the prefetch command is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first prefetch command CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). When the prefetch command CM1 is input second and third, the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third prefetch commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  Similarly, when the prefetch command CM2 is input for the fourth time, the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth prefetch command CM2 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, the sub-control CPU 31a, in a state where no pre-read command is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, in the order of the pre-read command CM5, the pre-read command CM1, the pre-read command CM1, and the pre-read command CM2. Is entered.

  In this case, when the first prefetch command CM5 is input, the prefetch command is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: NO). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first prefetch command CM5 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). When the second and third prefetch commands CM1 are input, the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: YES). The input prefetch command is neither the prefetch command CM2 nor the prefetch command CM4 (step Sb5: NO in FIG. 10). For this reason, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third prefetch commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

  On the other hand, when the prefetch command CM2 is input for the fourth time, the prefetch command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes the prefetch command that is a big hit (step Sb2 in FIG. 10: YES), and the prefetch command that has been input. The command is a prefetch command CM2 (step Sb5: YES in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth prefetch command CM2 is determined based on the hold change table (special).

  As described above, in the example of FIG. 13B, the second special game that is a big hit is put on hold, and the second special game in which the super reach effect is not executed after the second special game that is a big hit. And the 2nd special game with the time when a super reach production is performed and the time when a super reach production is not performed is put on hold. In this case, when a prefetch command indicating the second special game in which the super reach effect is not executed is input, the hold image HG is displayed based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that is a big hit is not held. An aspect is determined. On the other hand, when a pre-read command indicating a second special game in which a super reach effect is executed or a super reach effect is not executed is input, when the second special game that is a big hit is not put on hold The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on different hold change tables. In this case, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM1 corresponds to the first variation game, and the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM2 corresponds to the second variation game.

  Next, the control for executing the on-hold big hit effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment is triggered by the fact that a specific round game (in this embodiment, the fourth round game) has ended and a round command instructing execution of the next round effect is input in the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. The on-hold big hit effect determining process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the on-hold big hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the on-hold big hit effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the pre-read command CM5 is included in the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc1). When the prefetch command CM5 is included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sc1: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines execution of the on-hold big hit effect (step Sc2). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the on-hold bonus game determination process.

  When the prefetch command CM5 is not included in the prefetch command stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sc1: NO), the sub control CPU 31a includes the prefetch command stored in the sub control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the prefetch command CM4 is included (step Sc3). When the prefetch command CM4 is included in the prefetch command stored in the sub control RAM 31c (step Sc3: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 ( Step Sc4).

  When a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (step Sc4: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines execution of the on-hold big hit effect (step Sc2). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the on-hold bonus game determination process. On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (step Sc4: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the on-hold big hit effect determination process without determining execution of the on-hold big hit effect.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to restrict execution of the on-hold big hit effect when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. In particular, when the prefetch command CM5 is not included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c and the prefetch command CM4 is included, the sub control CPU 31a executes the on-hold big hit effect. Control to regulate. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not include the second special game that is a big hit in the low-probability state or the high-probability state in the second special game that is on hold, If the second special game that is a big hit in the high probability state is included, control for restricting the execution of the on-hold big hit effect is possible.

  Further, when the prefetch command CM5 is included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the sub control CPU 31a can control to execute the on-hold big hit effect. That is, if the second special game that is on hold includes the second special game that is a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state, the sub control CPU 31a Control to execute the production is possible.

  Then, in the on-hold big hit effect determining process, when the execution of the on-hold big hit effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute the on-hold big hit effect at a predetermined timing during the big hit game. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the on-hold big hit effect, the sub-control CPU 31a holds from the start of the next round game of the specific round game to the end of the last round game. The effect display device 12 is controlled to execute the inner jackpot effect. At this time, for example, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the specific image TG from the start of the next round game of the specific round game to the end of the last round game. . Thereby, in this embodiment, the on-hold big hit effect can be executed during the big hit game.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the on-hold big hit effect determination process will be described. In the drawing, for convenience of explanation, the opening may be indicated as “OP”, the round as “R”, and the ending as “ED”.

  First, when the prefetch command CM5 is not included in the prefetch command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and the prefetch command CM4 is included, the specific detection sensor is used in a specific round game. The flow of control when a game ball is not detected at SE6 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the opening control command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the opening effect (time point t0). Subsequently, when a round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the round effect (time point t1). Note that the round effect may be executed over a plurality of rounds, or may be executed for each round.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a receives a round command for instructing execution of the next round effect after the specific round game (the fourth round game in the present embodiment) is finished, and the on-hold internal jackpot effect. A determination process is executed (time t2).

  In this case, in the specific round game, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine execution of the on-hold big hit effect because the specific detection sensor SE6 does not detect the game ball (step Sc4: NO in FIG. 14). The on-hold jackpot presentation determination process is terminated. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the round effect without executing the on-hold jackpot effect in the round game after the specific round game. Thereafter, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the ending effect (time point t3). Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the effect during the big hit game as the ending time ends (time t4).

  In the present embodiment, in a specific round game, when a game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state. In the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 is a big hit in the high probability state, but is not a big hit in the low probability state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the pre-read command CM4 is included in the pre-read command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the big hit game, the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game. When the game ball is not detected at, the on-hold bonus game is not executed.

  Next, when the prefetch command CM5 is not included in the prefetch command stored in the sub control RAM 31c and the prefetch command CM4 is included, the specific detection is performed in a specific round game. A flow of control when a game ball is detected by the sensor SE6 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the sub-control CPU 31a finishes a specific round game (the fourth round game in this embodiment) and inputs a round command instructing execution of the next round effect. During this time, the same control as in the above-described example (FIG. 15A) is performed (time t0 to t2). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the on-hold jackpot effect determination process in response to the end of the specific round game and the input of a round command instructing execution of the next round effect.

  In this case, in the specific round game, the sub control CPU 31a determines the execution of the on-hold big hit effect because the specific detection sensor SE6 detects the game ball (step Sc4: YES in FIG. 14) (FIG. 14). Step Sc2), and the on-hold big hit effect determination process ends. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the on-hold bonus game effect during the execution of the round effect in the round game after the specific round game. Thereafter, as in the above example (FIG. 15A), the sub-control CPU 31a executes the ending effect when the ending command is input, and ends the effect during the big hit game with the end of the ending time. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time t3 to t4).

  In the present embodiment, in a specific round game, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state. In the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 is a big hit in the high probability state, but is not a big hit in the low probability state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the pre-read command CM4 is included in the pre-read command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the big hit game, the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game. When a game ball is detected at, the on-hold big hit effect is executed.

Next, the control flow when the prefetch command CM5 is included in the prefetch commands stored in the sub control RAM 31c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15C, the sub-control CPU 31a finishes the specific round game (in this embodiment, the fourth round game) and inputs a round command instructing execution of the next round effect. During this time, the same control as in the above example (FIG. 15A) is performed (time t0 to t2). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the on-hold jackpot effect determination process in response to the end of the specific round game and the input of a round command instructing execution of the next round effect.

  In this case, since the pre-read command CM5 is included in the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc1: YES in FIG. 14), the sub control CPU 31a determines execution of the on-hold big hit effect. (Step Sc2 in FIG. 14), and the on-hold big hit effect determination process is terminated. In other words, in the specific round game, the sub-control CPU 31a is either in the case where the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 or in the case where the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Also, the execution of the on-hold big hit effect is determined. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the on-hold bonus game effect during the execution of the round effect in the round game after the specific round game. Thereafter, as in the above example (FIG. 15A), the sub-control CPU 31a executes the ending effect when the ending command is input, and ends the effect during the big hit game with the end of the ending time. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time t3 to t4).

  In the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM5 is a big hit regardless of whether the low probability state or the high probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game when the pre-read command CM5 is included in the pre-read command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the big hit game. Regardless of whether or not a game ball is detected at, an on-hold jackpot effect is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the sub control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG corresponding to the input prefetch command, the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored before the input prefetch command. Depending on whether or not, the hold change table used when determining the display mode of the hold image HG can be varied. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the predetermined second special game depends on whether or not the big special game is included in the held second special game held before the predetermined second special game. The hold change table used when distributing the contents of the hold change effect in the game can be made different. According to this, it can suppress that the content of the hold change effect and the content of the actual special game become inconsistent, and it can suppress that the interest with respect to a game is reduced.

  (2) In the case where a big hit special game is included in the second special game being held, the special detection sensor SE6 in the big hit game given after the big hit display result is derived in the special big hit game Until it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected, it is not possible to specify the gaming state when the second special game held after the big hit special game is started. Then, when the big hit special game is put on hold before the predetermined second special game, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a hold change effect determining process before the start of the big hit special game, thereby 2. Distribute the contents of the pending change effect for the special game. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot specify the gaming state when the predetermined second special game is started when distributing the contents of the hold change effect for the predetermined second special game.

  Even in such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a, for the predetermined second special game, the jackpot special game in the second special game that is held before the predetermined second special game Depending on whether or not is included, the hold change table used when distributing the contents of the hold change effect is varied. For this reason, it can suppress that the content of a pending | holding change effect and the content of an actual special game become inconsistent, and can suppress reducing the interest with respect to a game.

  (3) For a predetermined second special game, in addition to whether or not a special bonus game is included in the second special game held before the second special game, Depending on whether or not the second special game can be a big hit, the hold change table used for distributing the contents of the hold change effect is varied. According to this, since it is possible to prevent the content of the hold change effect and the content of the actual special game from being inconsistent with respect to the second special game that can be a big hit, the interest in the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  (4) Regarding the second special game that can be a big hit, especially for the special game that the player pays attention to, it is possible to prevent the contents of the on-hold change effect and the actual special game from becoming inconsistent. It can suppress effectively reducing interest.

  (5) In particular, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is given after the start of the hold change effect, the hold change effect is continuously executed even after the big hit game ends. For this reason, if the hold image HG is displayed with the content (rainbow-colored display mode) that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, and then a big hit game is given, it will be a big hit even after the big hit game ends The hold image HG is displayed with a content that definitely suggests. However, in the present embodiment, before and after the big hit game, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination may be changed. For this reason, for the predetermined second special game, the hold change effect is produced regardless of whether or not the big special game is included in the second special game held before the second special game. When the contents are distributed, the contents of the on-hold change effect may not be consistent with the actual special game contents. That is, in such a case, even if the reserved image HG is displayed with a content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, it may not be a big hit in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG. is there. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the big special game is included in the second special game held before the predetermined second special game, the hold change effect in the predetermined second special game Do not distribute content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit. According to this, for a predetermined second special game, despite the fact that the pending change effect is executed with the content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, the player's interest is reduced by not having a big hit. Can be suppressed.

  (6) If different contents are distributed as the contents of the hold change effect according to the type of the hold change table, the player can recognize the current hold change table. Then, when it is possible to recognize that the current on-hold change table is the on-hold change table (special), the player specifies that the special game of big hit is included in the second special game being held It becomes possible. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the same content can be distributed as the content of the hold change effect between the hold change table (normal) and the hold change table (special), it is difficult to recognize the current hold change table. In addition, it is possible to provide pleasure that makes it possible to guess whether or not the jackpot special game is included in the pending second special game.

  (7) It is assumed that a prefetch command that does not result in a big hit and a prefetch command that may or may not be a big hit are stored after the prefetch command that is a big hit. That is, it is assumed that the second special game that is not a big hit and the second special game that is sometimes a big hit or not a big hit are put on hold after the second special game that is a big hit. In this case, for the second special game that is not a big hit, the contents of the hold change effect are distributed based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that is a big hit is not held. On the other hand, for the second special game that may or may not be a big hit, the content of the hold change effect is based on a different hold change table from when the second special game that is a big hit is not held. Sorted. For this reason, about the 2nd special game put on hold after the 2nd special game which becomes a big hit, it can control that the contents of the hold change production and the contents of the actual 2nd special game become inconsistent. It can suppress that the interest with respect to falls.

  (8) When the sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the reserved image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the pre-read command with the input of the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 31a then inputs a new pre-read command. However, the display mode of the reserved image HG that has already been determined is not changed. According to this, even if the second special game that is a big hit is held after the specific second special game, the same hold change table as when the big special second special game is not held Since the hold image HG is displayed in the display mode determined based on the game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  (9) The prefetch command CM2 is a prefetch command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the low probability state while the super reach effect is executed in the high probability state. In addition, the prefetch command CM4 is a prefetch command that can specify that the jackpot is not a big hit in the low probability state but the jackpot in the high probability state. That is, the prefetch commands CM2 and CM4 are prefetch commands in which the content of the corresponding second special game can be changed according to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, in the pending change effect determination process when the prefetch commands CM2 and CM4 are input, when the big hit prefetch command is stored before the input prefetch command, the big hit prefetch command is displayed. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on different hold change tables depending on when it is not stored. That is, in the present embodiment, for the second special game in which the content of the special game can change according to the gaming state, when the second special game that is a big hit before the second special game is put on hold, The contents of the hold change effect are distributed based on a hold change table different from when the second special game is not held. For this reason, even if the gaming state changes as a result of the jackpot game being awarded, the contents of the hold change effect and the actual contents of the second special game are not consistent with each other for the second special game. Can be suppressed.

  (10) The gaming state may be changed before and after the big hit game. For this reason, even if the special game is a big hit in the high probability state, when the big hit game is given and the state changes to the low probability state, the special game may not be a big hit. On the other hand, in the second special game, which is not a big hit in the low probability state, but a big hit in the high probability state, when the special game that is a big hit is put on hold before the second special game, the big hit The contents of the hold change effect are distributed based on the hold change table in which the display mode of the rainbow color that is the content that suggests to be definite can not be determined. According to this, despite the fact that the hold change effect is executed with a content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, the second special game does not become a big hit, thereby reducing the interest of the player Can be suppressed.

  (11) In addition, in the low probability state, the big hit is not made and the super reach effect is not executed, while in the high probability state, the second special game in which the big hit is not made and the super reach effect is executed can be specified. It is assumed that the command CM2 is input to the sub control CPU 31a. In this case, when the special game that is a big hit is put on hold before the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM2, the sub control CPU 31a displays a red display mode that indicates that the big hit expectation is high. The contents of the pending change effect are distributed based on the pending change table that cannot be determined. According to this, despite the fact that the hold change effect is executed with the content that suggests that the big hit expectation is high, the super reach effect is not executed in the second special game, thereby reducing the interest of the player. Can be suppressed.

  (12) In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, a high probability state is set after the big hit game, while the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. If it is not detected, it will be in a low probability state after the big hit game. For this reason, when a special game that is a big hit in the high probability state but is not a big hit in the low probability state is put on hold, depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game It may be different whether or not the special game is a big hit. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to restrict execution of the on-hold big hit effect when the specific detection sensor SE6 does not detect the game ball during the big hit game. According to this, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the special game does not become a big hit by not being controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game is ended even though the on-hold big hit effect is executed during the big hit game. . In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the fact that the on-hold jackpot effect and the actual special game content are not matched, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  (13) If the second special game that is a big hit is put on hold regardless of whether the gaming state after the big hit game is in a low probability state or a high probability state, the on-hold big hit effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the player's expectation by executing the on-hold jackpot effect while preventing the on-hold jackpot effect from being inconsistent with the content of the actual special game.

  (14) In particular, when the second special game that is a big hit in the high probability state is not a big hit, but is held during the big hit game, the execution of the on-hold big hit effect can be restricted. It is possible to effectively prevent the internal jackpot effect from being inconsistent with the content of the actual special game.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
The sub-control CPU 31a only needs to be able to execute one of the on-hold change effect and the on-hold big hit effect, and may not be able to execute any of the effects.

  The on-hold change effect and the on-hold jackpot effect may be executed for the first special game. In this case, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a may predetermine the contents of the first special game and output a prefetch command that can specify the predetermined result. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the hold change effect and the on-hold bonus game based on the input prefetch command. Further, the hold change effect and the on-hold bonus game may be executed for both the first special game and the second special game.

  The hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition for the second special game is established during the low probability state. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may perform a hold change effect determination process triggered by the input of a prefetch command during the low probability state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the hold change table used when determining the contents of the hold change effect based on whether or not the prefetch command that is a big hit is stored in the low probability state. The hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition for the second special game is established during the low base state, or the hold condition for the second special game is established during the high base state. It may be executed as an opportunity. Furthermore, the hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition for the second special game is established during the highly accurate high-base state. That is, the hold change effect may be executed when a hold condition for the second special game is established during a specific gaming state. The hold change effect may be executable regardless of the gaming state when the hold condition for the second special game is satisfied.

  -About the several pending | holding change table, all the display modes of the pending | holding image HG which can be determined may differ. For example, in the hold change table (normal), it is possible to determine any of the white display mode, the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow color display mode, while in the hold change table (special), It may be possible to determine any of a blue display mode, a yellow display mode, and a gold display mode. Further, all of the display modes of the hold image HG that can be determined for the plurality of hold change tables may be the same. In this case, it is preferable that the determination ratios of the display modes are different for the plurality of pending change tables.

  -Regarding a plurality of hold change tables, the big hit expectation degree when a predetermined display mode is determined among the display modes of the hold image HG may be the same or different. That is, the determination ratio for the big hit, which occupies the entire determination ratio when determining the predetermined display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG, may be the same or different for a plurality of hold change tables. May be. For example, the determination ratio when the jackpot occupies the entire determination ratio when determining the red display mode based on the hold change table (normal) is the red display mode based on the hold change table (special). It may be the same as or different from the determination ratio when it becomes a big hit in the entire determination ratio when determining. In other words, the determination ratio when it becomes a big hit in the entire determination ratio when determining the red display mode is held before the second special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the red display mode. When the second special game that is a big hit is included in the played second special game, it may be the same or different when it is not included.

  The on-hold change table (special) may be a on-hold change table capable of determining a rainbow color display mode. In this case, when a predetermined look-ahead command is input, the ratio at which the rainbow display mode is determined based on the hold change table (special) is determined. When the predetermined look-ahead command is input, the hold change table (normal) It is good to make it lower than the ratio by which the display mode of the rainbow color is determined based on. According to this, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG does not become a big hit even though the reserved image HG is displayed in the rainbow color display mode.

  The hold change table (special) may be a hold change table whose red display mode cannot be determined when the prefetch command CM4 is input. That is, when the pre-read command CM4 that can specify that the super-reach effect is not executed in the low probability state while the super-reach effect is executed in the high probability state, the sub-control CPU 31a responds to the pre-read command CM4. As the display mode of the reserved image HG indicating the second special game to be played, the red display mode may not be determined. According to this, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the super reach effect is not executed in the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG even though the reserved image HG is displayed in the red display mode.

  Even if the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the pre-read commands CM1, CM3, CM5, if the pre-read command stored before the pre-read command includes a pre-fetch command that is a big hit, The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special). In this case, the content determined as the display mode of the hold image HG when the prefetch commands CM1, CM3, and CM5 are input is the same as the content determined as the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal). It may be different or different.

  The prefetch command may be information that can identify the type of jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the type of jackpot in the special symbol input process, and generates a prefetch command based on the result of the pre-determination. Then, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the display mode of the hold image HG according to the input prefetch command. Here, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a pre-read command indicating that it is a specific jackpot, if a pre-read command that is a big hit is included in the pre-read commands stored before the pre-read command, The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on a hold change table that is different from that when the prefetch command that is a big hit is not included.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may set one of the effect modes from the plurality of effect modes, and determine the content of the effect during the special game based on the effect mode being set. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to change the effect mode in response to the execution of the special game. Further, when the pre-control command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the special game for changing the effect mode when the pre-read command for specifying the special game for changing the effect mode is stored before the pre-read command. The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on a hold change table that is different from when a possible prefetch command is not stored. In this example, changing the production mode corresponds to changing the determination mode of the contents of the variable game. Further, in this different example, the prefetch command that can identify the special game whose presentation mode is to be changed corresponds to the prefetch command that can identify the variation game that has been determined in advance when the determination mode of the content of the variation game is changed. And in this example, while sub control CPU31a performs the control which determines the content of the effect in a special game based on effect mode, while a content determination means is implement | achieved, sub control CPU31a performs execution of a special game. The change control means is realized by performing control to change the effect mode as an opportunity. In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the input pre-read command is a pre-read command that can specify a special game for changing the effect mode, thereby realizing a change pre-determination means.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the prefetch command CM4, the prefetch command stored before the prefetch command CM4 includes a prefetch command that is a big hit, and the prefetch command that is a big hit is When not included, the display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the same hold change table. The look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that, in the low probability state, the big hit is not made and the super reach effect is not executed, while in the high probability state, the big hit is made and the super reach effect is executed. Therefore, according to this separate example, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4 is the second special game that is a big hit before the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command CM4. When the game is put on hold, the game is sorted by the same hold change table as when the second special game that is a big hit is not put on hold.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect different from the on-hold change effect as the suggestion effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree of the special game being held. As the suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or an effect of changing the color of the background image may be employed. In this case, when determining the content of the suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a special game that is a big hit among the special games that are put on hold before the special game that suggests the big hit expectation degree in the suggestion effect. When it is, the content of the suggestion effect may be determined in a different determination mode from when the special game that is a big hit is not included.

  Even if the sub-control CPU 31a includes the pre-read command CM5 in the stored pre-read command, if the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a You may control so that a big hit effect may not be performed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the specific detection sensor SE6 to play the game ball during the big hit game even if the second special game that is a big hit is put on hold in either the low probability state or the high probability state. If no is detected, control for restricting the execution of the on-hold big hit effect may be performed.

  -If the pre-read command CM5 is not included in the stored pre-read command and the pre-read command CM4 is included in the stored pre-read command, the sub control CPU 31a uses the specific detection sensor SE6 to play the game ball Even when is detected, control may be performed so that the on-hold big hit effect is not executed. The case where the prefetch command CM5 is not included in the stored prefetch command and the prefetch command CM4 is included is a case where the second preemption is a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state. This is a case where the special game is not held and the second special game that is not a big hit in the low probability state but is a big hit in the high probability state is held. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to restrict execution of the on-hold big hit effect even when the specific detection sensor SE6 detects a game ball during the big hit game.

  -Information that can be specified by the prefetch command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the prefetch command may be able to specify whether or not it will be a big hit in the current gaming state, but may not be able to specify whether or not it will be a big hit in a gaming state other than the current gaming state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the predetermined prefetch command is a big hit when the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored before the predetermined prefetch command. Even so, it may be controlled so that the contents of the big hit determination are not distributed as the contents of the pending change effect. That is, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the hold change effect determination process when a predetermined prefetch command is input, the contents of the hold change effect based on the hold change table that does not distribute the contents of the big hit determination as the contents of the hold change effect It is good to decide. In addition, while the prefetch command can specify the content of the effect game in the current gaming state, the content of the effect game in the game state other than the current game state may not be specified. In this case, if the prefetch command that is a big hit is included in the prefetch commands stored before the predetermined prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine whether the predetermined prefetch command is a big win. It is good to control so that the content which shows that a predetermined | prescribed effect is performed as content of a hold change effect is not distributed. That is, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a uses a hold change table that does not distribute the content indicating that the predetermined effect is executed as the content of the hold change effect in the hold change effect determination process when the predetermined prefetch command is input. The content of the pending change effect may be determined based on the content.

  -The hold display effect may be executed during the big hit game. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 to display the hold image HG even during the big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the hold change effect to be executable during the big hit game, or may control the hold change effect to be unexecutable. For example, when the sub control CPU 31a performs control so that the hold change effect can be executed during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game is given after the start of the hold change effect, the sub control CPU 31a is determined in the hold change effect determination process even during the jackpot game. It may be controlled to display the hold image HG in the displayed form. On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 31a controls the holding change effect to be unexecutable during the big hit game, when the big hit game is given after the start of the hold change effect, the sub control CPU 31a is determined in the hold change effect determining process during the big hit game. Regardless of the display mode, it may be controlled to display the hold image HG in a specific display mode (for example, a white display mode).

  -The hold change effect may be ended with the start of the jackpot game. That is, the hold change effect may not be executed before and after the big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, when a big hit game is given after the start of the hold change effect, after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the display mode determined in the hold change effect determination process (for example, It may be controlled to display the hold image HG in a white display mode.

  Whether to execute the reach effect may be determined by the sub control CPU 31a determining the sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Similarly, the type of reach effect to be executed may be determined by the sub control CPU 31a determining the sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines the sub variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input prefetch command, and determines the display mode of the hold image HG based on the result of the prior determination. Also good.

The probability of normal hit in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated in an allowable state in the low base state.
-Depending on the type of jackpot, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that determines whether or not to give a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a pre-read command that can be specified as a big hit that does not give a high probability state after the big hit game is finished, among the pre-read commands stored before the input pre-read command. The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special). Further, if the pre-read command stored before the input pre-read command includes a pre-read command that can be specified as a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the pre-read command. Regardless of the type of jackpot, the display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special).

  -It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state up to an upper limit until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Note that in a gaming machine that gives a high probability state with an upper limit of the number of probability changes, the number of times that the high probability state continues substantially until the next big hit game is given is set as the probability variation number (for example, the probability of hit is By setting the probability variation number to 10,000 times to 1/99), the high probability state may be terminated when the next big hit game is given. Here, in this example, it is assumed that when a prefetch command is input, a prefetch command indicating a special game that is the number of times of probable change since the high probability state is given is stored before the prefetch command. . In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a responds to the input prefetch command based on the hold change table different from the case where the prefetch command indicating the special game which is the certain number of times of change after the high probability state is given is not stored. The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined. In this other example, the probability state corresponds to a mode of determining the contents of the variable game. Further, in this different example, the special game that is the number of times of probable change after giving the high probability state corresponds to a variable game that is determined in advance if the determination mode of the content of the variable game is changed. In this example, the main control CPU 30a performs control to end the high-probability state triggered by the execution of the special game of the certain number of changes, thereby realizing the change control means and the sub-control CPU 31a By determining whether or not the prefetched command is a prefetch command indicating a special game having the certain number of times of change, a change predetermination means is realized.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to a predetermined falling lottery after the end of the big hit game.
-The probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states.

  -As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Also, the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of game balls into the second starting port 14.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a big hit game triggered by having detected the game ball with the specific sensor.
A sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-control board, and separately from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a decoration lamp La A lamp control board that is specially controlled may be provided separately. Further, some or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. The sub control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31. Further, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by dividing it 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, some or all of the upper limit number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening, the number of opening of the big winning opening, and the kind of the big winning opening to be opened may be different.

  -You may actualize to the gaming machine which is not provided with the 1st big winning opening 16. In other words, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine having one big winning opening. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies the opening state of the second grand prize opening 18 (for example, the number of times the second big winning opening 18 is opened, the opening time, etc.) and the operation mode of the distribution device 24. A big hit game in which the game ball is easily detected by the detection sensor SE6 and a big hit game in which the game ball is difficult to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 may be realized.

  -In all round games in the jackpot game, a game ball may be able to enter the first grand prize port 16 or the second big prize port 18. In other words, the second time may be shorter than the first time and may be a time during which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 18. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the operation mode of the allocating device 24 so that the big hit game in which the game ball is easily detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 and the big hit game in which the game ball is difficult to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. It is good to realize.

  In the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the big hit game ends when the specific detection sensor SE6 detects a game ball during a predetermined effective period. That is, in the big hit game, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the predetermined effective period, the main control CPU 30a detects the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 during a period other than the predetermined effective period. Even when the game is played, it may be controlled not to give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this alternative example, the valid period is set, for example, during a specific round game in which the second grand prize opening 18 is opened with the first time as an upper limit, while the second major prize opening with the second time as an upper limit. It may not be set during a specific round game in which 18 is opened. According to this, the main control CPU 30a is a big hit even if a game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game in which the second big winning opening 18 is opened with the second time as an upper limit. Control without giving a high probability state after the game is finished is possible.

  The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order of entering the game balls into the start openings 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

  ・ The maximum value of the number of special reservations may be changed as appropriate. Also, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the maximum value of the second special reservation number may be different values. In addition, the main control CPU 30a may perform control so as not to suspend execution of one or both of the first special game and the second special game.

  -You may actualize in the pachinko machine which does not execute the production game. In this case, a special symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 12.

  SE6 ... specific detection sensor (specific detection means), 12 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 18 ... second big prize opening (specific entrance), 22 ... second discharge passage (specific area), 30 ... main Control board, 30a ... main control CPU (game state control means, hold means, prior determination means, content determination means, change control means, change prior determination means), 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (effect distribution) Means, content determination means, change control means, change prior determination means, effect control means).

Claims (2)

In the game machine that grants the jackpot game after deriving the jackpot display result in the variable game,
In the jackpot game, a specific entrance that allows entry of game balls,
Specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball passing through a specific area among the game balls that have entered the specific entrance,
On the condition that the game ball is detected by the specific detection means, after the jackpot game is over, the second game state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination compared to the first game state. Game state control means to control;
A holding means for holding the execution of the variable game;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game;
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effects executed by the effect executing means include a variable game that can be executed during the jackpot game and the game result is derived from the variable games that are held during the jackpot game. Is included in the on-hold jackpot production that can be identified,
The presentation control means when said jackpot the game balls by a particular sensing means during the game is not detected, Ri control can der to regulate the execution of the pending within jackpot effect,
In accordance with the gaming state, it comprises an effect distribution means for distributing the contents of the effects executed by the effect execution means,
The effect executed by the effect execution means includes a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game. And
In the distribution game, the distribution means is arranged in the pending variation game that is reserved before the predetermined variation game when the content of the suggestion effect is allocated to the predetermined variation game among the variation games held. When the big hit variation game from which the jackpot display result is derived is not included, the contents of the suggestive effect are distributed in the first distribution mode, while being held before the predetermined variation game. When the big hit game is included in the pending change game, it is possible to control the content of the suggestion effect in a second distribution mode different from the first distribution mode. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the game machine that grants the jackpot game after deriving the jackpot display result in the variable game,
In the jackpot game, a specific entrance that allows entry of game balls,
Specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball passing through a specific area among the game balls that have entered the specific entrance,
On the condition that the game ball is detected by the specific detection means, after the jackpot game is over, the second game state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination compared to the first game state. Game state control means to control;
A holding means for holding the execution of the variable game;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game;
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effects executed by the effect executing means include a variable game that can be executed during the jackpot game and the game result is derived from the variable games that are held during the jackpot game. Is included in the on-hold jackpot production that can be identified,
The production control means is either when the game ball is detected by the specific detection means during the jackpot game, or when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection means during the jackpot game, If control is performed to regulate the execution of the pending within jackpot effect there is,
In accordance with the gaming state, it comprises an effect distribution means for distributing the contents of the effects executed by the effect execution means,
The effect executed by the effect execution means includes a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game. And
In the distribution game, the distribution means is arranged in the pending variation game that is reserved before the predetermined variation game when the content of the suggestion effect is allocated to the predetermined variation game among the variation games held. When the big hit variation game from which the jackpot display result is derived is not included, the contents of the suggestive effect are distributed in the first distribution mode, while being held before the predetermined variation game. When the big hit game is included in the pending change game, it is possible to control the content of the suggestion effect in a second distribution mode different from the first distribution mode. A gaming machine characterized by that .