JP6637877B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko gaming machines, there are pachinko gaming machines capable of suspending the execution of the symbol variation game and capable of executing a look-ahead effect targeting the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. For example, in the hold announcement effect described in Patent Literature 1, the color of the hold display image corresponding to the symbol variation game whose execution is held changes.

JP-A-2005-289919

By the way, when the hold notice effect described in Patent Literature 1 is executed, only the color of the hold display image changes, and the interest when the hold notice effect is executed is lacking.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine in which the execution of a specific effect for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is started, the display device having a display area, and the execution of the specific effect is controlled. The specific effect is started by the display means, and in the specific effect, a big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is suggested, and the display is performed. The jackpot expectation level indicated by the specific effect whose execution is started in the first display area of the means is different from the jackpot expectation level indicated by the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display area of the display means. The specific effect is that the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect has been executed since execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect has been suspended. After the execution of the specific effect is started in the first display area, when the execution of the symbol change game targeted for the specific effect is started, the specific The effect is executed in the third display area, and after the execution of the specific effect is started in the second display area, the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. specific effect is executed in the third display area, the third display area, the first display a larger display area than the region, Ri large display area der than the second display area, the display means It is a gist that the display area is the whole .

The gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned problem, when the execution of the specific effect for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is started, and thereafter, when the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is executed. In a gaming machine on which a predetermined effect is executed, the game device includes a display unit having a display area, and a specific effect control unit that controls execution of the specific effect, wherein the specific effect is started to be executed on the display unit, The content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect started in the first display area of the display means is the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect started in the second display area of the display means. Part or all of the content is different from the specific effect, the specific effect has been the target of the specific effect from when the execution of the symbol variation game that was the target of the specific effect is suspended The pattern variation game is continuously executed while the pattern variation game is being executed, and after the execution of the specific effect is started in the first display area, the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. When the specific effect is performed, the specific effect is executed in the third display area, and after the execution of the specific effect is started in the second display area, the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is performed. Upon the start, the specific effect is executed in the third display area, and the third display area is a display area larger than the first display area and larger than the second display area. Ri display area der, and summarized in that a total display area of the display means.

The above-mentioned gaming machine , comprising a holding notice effect control means for controlling the execution of the holding notice effect directed to the symbol variation game whose execution is held, the timing when the execution of the hold notice effect is started and the specific effect of the specific effect The timing at which the execution is started may be the same .

  According to the present invention, the interest can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The figure which shows a background image, a big hit notice image, a hold image in a hold display area, and a running image in the execution display area. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the relationship between the content of the effect of a hold notice effect and the content of an erosion effect. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect which changes the display area in which the erosion effect is performed after the erosion effect is executed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display device when a hold notice effect, an erosion effect, and a big hit notice effect are performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when a hold notice effect, an erosion effect, and a big hit notice effect are executed in the second embodiment. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the relationship between the content of the holding | maintenance notice effect and the effect content of the erosion effect in 3rd Embodiment. (A) and (b) show the display contents of the effect display device when the hold notice effect in which the hold image is displayed in the special notice mode of the first notice and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the first notice are executed. The figure which shows an example. (A) and (b) show the display contents of the effect display device when the hold notice effect in which the hold image is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the second notice are executed. The figure which shows an example.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle 15 on the front side. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 15. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 15.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a decorative lamp 16 on the front side. The decorative lamp 16 performs an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light-emitting body as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as “light-emitting effect”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a speaker 17 on the front side. The speaker 17 performs an effect of outputting voices such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as “sound effect”).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in a front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a for guiding a game ball fired by operating the firing handle 15 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return-prevention valve 21b for preventing a game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball fired by the operation of the firing handle 15 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning to the most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported. The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display section 22a. The special symbol display unit 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a “special game”) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is finally determined and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Determining stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbol that can be derived in the special symbol display unit 22a includes at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a loose symbol as a loss display result. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the big hit. When a loss symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the loss. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won (when a big hit is won), a big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game to be won.

  The information display panel 22 includes a special hold display section 22b. The special hold display unit 22b can recognize the number of special games whose execution is held (hereinafter, referred to as “special hold number”) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. indicate. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the number of special reservations is four. Also, the special game whose execution is suspended can be said to be a special game before execution. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to suspend execution of the symbol change game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22c. The normal symbol display unit 22c displays a normal symbol variable game (hereinafter, referred to as a “normal game”) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed while being changed. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22c include at least an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a base game, when a normal outlier is derived, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (normal lottery) is won, after the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the normal hit game is awarded after the normal hit normal game ends. The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display section 22d. The normal hold display unit 22d recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter referred to as “normal reserve number”) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. I do. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the number of ordinary reservations is four.

  In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display unit for performing notification regarding the firing intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section for displaying the remaining number of winning balls to be paid out to the player. In addition, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the big hit game. The plurality of display units need not be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22), and may be separately provided on different members.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 on which various decorations are provided at a substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or center role.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r where an image is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 having the display area 25r functions as a display unit having a display area. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 performs an effect of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 26. For example, the first starting port 26 is provided with a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). A sensor SE1 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located below the first starting port 26 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, the second starting port 27 is provided with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges the game ball from the game board 20 to the outside). A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which a game ball can easily or win a prize in the second starting port 27, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot easily or prize a prize in the second starting port 27. , Is operable. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The first variable member 28 is operated to be in an open state when the normal winning lottery is won. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 and the second starting port 27. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port that can always enter a game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port that cannot always enter a game ball. It can be said that.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 29. The special winning opening 29 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the special winning opening 29, and a count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. It is arranged. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which game balls can be won in the special winning opening 29, and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won in the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the entry of gaming balls into the special winning opening 29 is allowed. In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the state in which the second variable member 30 is in the open state is referred to as “the special winning opening 29 is opened”, and the state in which the second variable member 30 is in the closed state is “the special winning opening 29 is closed. ".

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gate 33. The gate 33 is located to the left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate port 33a which is always open so that a game ball can enter. The gate opening 33a is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 35. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, or the special winning opening 29 are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball will win the second starting port 27 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will win the second starting port 27 increases, so that the game state becomes advantageous for the player.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is an ordinary symbol probability variation control that varies the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (the ordinary winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the first variable member 28 in one normal hitting game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hitting game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for setting the release time of the control to be longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the special symbol fluctuation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

Next, a jackpot in a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big symbols. The plurality of types of big hit symbols are classified into a first big hit symbol and a second big hit symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, for example, a first big hit symbol is selected with a probability of 45%, and a second big hit symbol is selected with a probability of 55%. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined, and there are a plurality of types of jackpots. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be determined for the plurality of types of big hit symbols.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened after the end of the opening period (or the opening effect) is performed. The round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the special winning opening 29 is opened until a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is won or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Is done. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending period (or the ending effect).

  In the big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol, a big hit game whose upper limit number of round games is 10 is defined. In the big hit symbol classified as the second big hit symbol, a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16 times is defined. In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether the upper limit number of round games is large or small, the advantage has a relationship of “first big hit symbol <second big hit symbol”.

  In addition, the big hit symbol classified into the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol includes a special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times or a special upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game. It is determined that the game is controlled to the high base state until the big hit game is given before the game is ended. The big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol is given a big hit game after the big hit game is completed, until the 50 special games are ended, or before the 50 special games are ended. In the meantime, it is stipulated that the control is performed in the high base state. The jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol is provided with a jackpot game after the jackpot game is completed, until 100 special games are completed, or before the 100 special games are completed. In the meantime, it is stipulated that the control is performed in the high base state. In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether the number of special games controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game is large or small, the advantage has a relationship of “first big hit symbol <second big hit symbol”.

  In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, effect symbols (hereinafter, effect symbols) are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of columns, and an effect symbol variation in which a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. There is a game (hereinafter referred to as a “directing game”). The effect design is a design on which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect, and is also referred to as a “decorative design” or “decorative design”. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by vertically displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in the vertical direction. The effect symbol in the first row is a so-called first symbol, the effect symbol in the second column is a so-called second symbol, and the effect symbol in the third column is a so-called third symbol.

  The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as “333” or “777” in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the lost symbol due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “323”, “556”, and [426]. In the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display. In this specification, the term "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be changed and displayed again, such as a "fluctuation change state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

  In an effect game, a display mode of an effect symbol becomes a reach mode (a reach is formed), and a reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (this embodiment) In this state, the effect symbols in the second column) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the effect of the effect design are different. The reach effects in the present embodiment include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with contents that develop the effect contents of the normal reach effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the big hit expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect is executed during execution of the special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect mode. There are a plurality of effect modes. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, any one of a plurality of types of effect modes is executed. The effect mode is also called an effect state.

  The effect mode in the present embodiment includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information capable of identifying the effect mode during the stay (the effect mode controlled) is reported. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, different background images BG are displayed on the effect display device 25 for each type of effect mode, the decorative lamp 16 is illuminated with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, and the type of effect mode The mode identification information is reported by outputting different background music from the speaker 17 every time. For example, since images other than the background image BG are also displayed on the effect display device 25, at least some of the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are different for each type of effect mode. . In other words, the difference in the effect mode means that some effect elements are different among the effect elements. The background image BG is an image displayed over the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and is displayed on the back side of the effect symbols used in the effect game. The background image BG corresponds to an image displayed on the back side of an image different from the background image BG displayed in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. That is, the background image BG corresponds to the image displayed on the rearmost side among the images displayed in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25.

  The first effect mode corresponds to an effect mode controlled when in the low base state. The second effect mode corresponds to an effect mode that is controlled when in the high base state. As described above, the effect mode to be controlled is different depending on the game state. For this reason, it can be said that the effect mode is a mode in which the gaming state can be specified. That is, it can be said that the effect mode is a mode in which it is possible to specify whether the state is the high base state (or the low base state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a jackpot announcement effect. The jackpot announcement effect is an effect for the special game being executed. There are a plurality of types of effect contents in the effect content of the jackpot notice effect. Then, it is suggested or notified that a big hit will be made according to the contents of the big hit notice effect. In the jackpot notice production, the jackpot expectation degree is suggested. Since the jackpot announcement effect is an effect targeting the special game being executed, it is suggested or notified that the special game being executed becomes a big hit in the jackpot announcement effect.

  When the jackpot announcement effect is executed, the jackpot announcement image YG is displayed in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. When the contents of the jackpot notice effect are different, the jackpot notice image YG displayed in the display area 25r is different. The big hit notice image YG is displayed in front of the background image BG in the display area 25r. The big hit notice image YG is smaller than the size of the display area 25r and is displayed in a part of the display area 25r. In the present embodiment, the jackpot announcement effect corresponds to an expected effect for the running symbol variation game.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a first control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a second control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs a process for causing the decorative lamp 16 to emit light, the speaker 17 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 25 to perform a display effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are provided on the back side of the game board 20.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the change time of the special game is associated with the change pattern. Therefore, it can be said that the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The large hit variation pattern is associated with the content of the effect that finally derives the big hit symbol by the effect symbol through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The stray variation pattern is associated with the staging content of the staging game that does not go through the reach staging or goes through the reach staging and ultimately derives the symbol combination of the straying.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, there are variation patterns HP1 to HP3 as loss variation patterns, and variation patterns HP4 and HP5 as big hit variation patterns. The variation pattern HP1 is associated with an effect content that will eventually derive a lost symbol combination without a reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP2 is associated with an effect content that causes a finally reaching symbol combination to be derived through a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP3 is associated with an effect content that causes a symbol combination to be finally derived through a super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect, as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP4 is associated with an effect content that causes a large hit symbol to be finally derived by an effect symbol through a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP5 is associated with the effect content of the effect game that finally derives the big hit symbol by the effect symbol through the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at predetermined intervals on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number at predetermined intervals. By updating the value of the random number, it may be generated as a software random number.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 is connected to the main board 40. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are connected so that control information can be output in one direction from the main board 40. The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (contents) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 16. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the sound effect mode (contents) of the speaker 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (contents) of the display effect on the effect display device 25.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined period on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number every predetermined control period. May be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

  The decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 40a sends a game to the first starting port 26 or the second starting port 27 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1 or the second starting sensor SE2. It is determined whether the ball has entered (step S101). If no game ball has entered the first starting port 26 or the second starting port 27 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 or the second starting port 27 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the upper limit of the special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether the number is less than the number (4 in the present embodiment) (step S102). When the number of special reservations is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the number of special reservations is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by 1 (step S103). Thereby, the starting condition of the special game is satisfied. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a “hold number command”) capable of specifying the updated special hold number. In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the information as the random number information for the special game and the storage order of the random number information so as to be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the special game is suspended until the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the processing in step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the processing in step S105.

  In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command process, and ends the special symbol input process. In the prefetch command processing, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command as prefetch information and stores it in an output buffer.

  In the prefetch command processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired in the processing of step S104 is a value that matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery is a value that matches the jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the random number value used for determining the variation pattern acquired in the process of step S104 is distributed to the jackpot. Identify fluctuation patterns. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of special reservations. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery is a value that matches the big hit determination value, and specifies a specified fluctuation pattern and a specified special hold number (hereinafter referred to as a “big hit prefetch command”). ) Is generated and stored in the output buffer.

  On the other hand, in the pre-reading command process, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern acquired in the process of step S104 if the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired in the process of step S104 does not match the big hit determination value. The loss variation pattern to which the value of the random number used for is assigned is specified. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of special reservations. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery is not a value that matches the big hit determination value, and specifies a specified variation pattern and a specified special hold number (hereinafter referred to as a “missing prefetch command”). Is generated and stored in the output buffer.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the condition for executing the special game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a big hit is not being played and is not in a special game, but makes a negative determination when a big hit is being played or a special game is being made. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the number of special reservations is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. When the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a hold number command capable of specifying the updated special hold number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first from the random number information for the special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The process of determining whether to win a big hit corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not a big hit is made. For example, the determination as to whether or not a big hit is won may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the big hit determination value. For example, the determination as to whether or not a big hit is won may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the special game and a change pattern (big hit change pattern). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine a big hit symbol or a fluctuation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a "symbol command") capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”) capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in an output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost symbol and a variation pattern (losing variation pattern) to be derived in the special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine a lost symbol or a fluctuation pattern by a lottery using the random number information read in the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the case where the jackpot is not won corresponds to the case of a loss. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a design command capable of specifying the determined lost design in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a clocks the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing has elapsed, a fluctuation stop of the effect symbol, and outputs an all stop command for deriving the symbol combination in the output buffer. To be stored.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting control information. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit processing. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a big hit game is given after a big hit is won.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the opening command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a counts the opening time.

  Further, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the special winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game ends.

  The main control CPU 40a stores a round command in an output buffer every time a round game is started. Since the round command is output to the sub-board 41 with the start of the round game, the sub-controlling CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 specifies the start of the round game by inputting the round command. Can be. Incidentally, even during the same type of jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores a different round command in the output buffer for each round game. For example, during the provision of the jackpot game, the round command output at the start of the first round game is different from the round command output at the start of the second round game.

  When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer. When the ending command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to a value that can specify that the control is to be performed in the high base state. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a “high base state command”) capable of specifying the high base state in the output buffer. In addition, when a value that can be specified to control to the high base state is set, the main control CPU 40a sets the upper limit number of the special game to be controlled to the high base state (50 times or 100 times in the present embodiment). The main control RAM 40c stores the number of remaining special games for which the high base state is to be given. Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state. When the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a controls the base state flag to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. Set a value that can identify that. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a "low base state command") capable of specifying the low base state in the output buffer.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big hit is always controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit regardless of the type of the big hit. May be configured to be controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game. In the case of such a configuration, the main control CPU 40a sets the base state flag in the base state flag based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start processing, and a value that can specify that the low base state is controlled. Alternatively, it may be configured to set a value that can specify that the control is performed in the high base state.

Next, an ordinary symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). . When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding one. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of ordinary reservations.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so as to be specified. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input processing.

Next, an ordinary symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, but makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the number of ordinary reservations is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out, from the main control RAM 40c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines, based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, whether to win a normal hit. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when adopting the above-described ordinary symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal hit in the high base state, as compared to the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the fluctuation time reduction control of the ordinary symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and sets the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and displays the information such that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. The panel 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game is over, and opens the second starting port 27 according to the determined opening pattern. , And controls the first actuator A1. For example, when the above-described open time extension control is employed, the main control CPU 40a selects the first open pattern in the low base state, and performs one normal hit game in the high base state more than the first open pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

  In the present embodiment, it is easier to win a normal hit in the high base state than in the low base state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win a normal hit even in the low base state, and when the normal hit lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is opened. . Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, although the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 27 in the low base state than in the high base state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 moves to the second starting port 27. There is a possibility that game balls will enter.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  When the low control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Upon input of the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. By referring to the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether it is the high base state or the low base state.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second effect mode after the end of the big hit game. For example, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a background image BG (hereinafter, referred to as a second background image BG2) displayed in the second effect mode is displayed, and controls the second effect mode. I do. In addition, when the high base state ends without winning the jackpot lottery (when shifting from the high base state to the low base state), the sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a background image BG (hereinafter, referred to as a first background image BG1) displayed in the first effect mode is displayed, and controls the first effect mode. .

  When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a big hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the big hit game is being played. When inputting the ending command and then inputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a big hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the big hit game is not being played. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether or not a big hit game is being performed by referring to the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-controlling CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the hit is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, upon input of an opening command, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that an opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, an effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-controlling CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 such that an effect game and an effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the CPU 41a for sub-control performs control to execute the effect game when the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command are input. The sub-controlling CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. If the symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol.

  The sub-controlling CPU 41a may determine a lost symbol combination including the reach when performing the reach effect in the present effect game because the reach condition is satisfied. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the reach condition, it is determined that the variation patterns HP2 and HP3 are specified among the loss variation patterns.

  Further, upon input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to change and display the effect symbol. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. In addition, when the variation pattern HP2 or the variation pattern HP4 is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the same effect symbol in a specific column, and then causes the effect display device 25 to execute the normal reach effect. Control. When the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP5 is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the same effect symbol in a specific column, controls the normal reach effect to be executed, and then controls The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reach effect is executed.

  In addition, the CPU 41a for sub-control determines whether to execute the jackpot announcement effect when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and determines the effect content of the jackpot announcement effect when executing the jackpot announcement effect. The sub-controlling CPU 41a determines whether to execute the jackpot announcement effect according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and also determines the content of the jackpot announcement effect.

  Then, after deciding to execute the jackpot announcement effect and determining the effect content of the jackpot announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot announcement effect is executed. The timing of executing the jackpot announcement effect is, for example, the timing before the reach effect is executed, the timing when the reach effect is executed, or the timing before the effect symbols in all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed. Timing is conceivable. As described above, in the present embodiment, by controlling the sub control CPU 41a so that the jackpot announcement effect as the expected effect is executed, the expected effect of controlling the execution of the expected effect for the symbol variation game being executed is expected. The function as the effect control means is realized.

  Then, when a predetermined timing comes, the sub-controlling CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the effect symbol triggered by the input of the all stop command. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the all stop command, and may derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the all stop command may be omitted.

  When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores pre-read information that can specify the pre-read command in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The pre-read information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c so that the storage order can be specified. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the all stop command, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the oldest pre-read information among the pre-read information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the display contents of the effect display device 25 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a reserved image HG corresponding to the special game whose execution is suspended is displayed in the reserved display region HR of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. The suspension display area HR includes a first suspension display area HR1, a second suspension display area HR2, a third suspension display area HR3, and a fourth suspension display area HR4. In the first hold display area HR1, a hold image HG corresponding to the first oldest special game whose execution is held among the special games whose execution is held is displayed. In the second reserved display area HR2, a reserved image HG corresponding to the second oldest special game whose execution is suspended among the special games whose execution is suspended is displayed. In the third hold display area HR3, a hold image HG corresponding to the third oldest special game whose execution has been suspended among the special games whose execution has been suspended is displayed. In the fourth hold display area HR4, a hold image HG corresponding to the fourth oldest special game whose execution has been suspended among the special games whose execution has been suspended is displayed.

  Therefore, the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG displayed in the first reserved display area HR1 corresponds to the first special game to be executed among the suspended special games. The special game corresponding to the reserved image HG displayed in the second reserved display area HR2 corresponds to the second special game to be executed among the suspended special games. The special game corresponding to the reserved image HG displayed in the third reserved display area HR3 corresponds to the third special game to be executed among the reserved special games. The special game corresponding to the reserved image HG displayed in the fourth reserved display area HR4 corresponds to the fourth special game to be executed among the reserved special games.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an execution image TG corresponding to the special game being executed is displayed in the execution display area TR of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. In the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, the display area serving as the execution display area TR is a display area different from the display area serving as the hold display area HR.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold display area HR and the execution display area TR are display areas in the effect display device 25. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, the display area serving as the hold display area HR and the display area serving as the execution display area TR are different. Note that the hold image HG displayed in the hold display area HR is displayed on the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 in front of the background image BG. Similarly, the running image TG displayed in the execution display area TR is displayed on the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 in front of the background image BG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the reserved image HG is displayed in the fourth reserved display region HR4, the display region in which the reserved image HG is displayed becomes the third reserved image every time the execution of the special game is started. The display is switched in the order of the display area HR3 → the second reserved display area HR2 → the first reserved display area HR1. As described above, the hold display area in which the hold image HG is displayed is switched every time the execution of the special game is started, so that the hold image HG is moved and displayed each time the execution of the special game is started.

  Further, the suspension image HG displayed in the first suspension display area HR1 is displayed as the running image TG when the execution of the special game is started. At this time, the special game whose execution has been started is a special game corresponding to the reserved image HG displayed in the first reserved display area HR1. Then, when the execution of the special game ends, the running image TG displayed in the execution display area TR is deleted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a hold announcement effect. The suspension notice effect is executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a suspension notice effect for a special game whose execution is suspended. When the hold announcement effect is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG changes to a special display mode different from the normal display mode. Specifically, when the hold announcement effect is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold advance effect is the special display mode. The display mode of the hold image HG in the present embodiment includes a normal display mode and a special display mode. The special display modes of the hold image HG in the present embodiment include a first special display mode, a second special display mode, and a third special display mode. In the present embodiment, the reserved image HG is displayed in the first special display mode, the reserved image HG is displayed in the second special display mode, and the reserved image HG is displayed in the third special display mode. These correspond to the contents of the pending announcement effects.

  In the hold announcement effect in the present embodiment, by setting the display mode of the hold image HG to the special display mode, the degree of expectation of the big hit of the special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the special display mode is suggested. That is, before the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold advance production, the hold advance production is performed in advance of the special effect that indicates the degree of expectation of the big hit of the special game that is the target of the hold advance production. (So-called pre-reading effect).

  In the present embodiment, the level of the expected big hit varies depending on the type of the special display mode of the reserved image HG. In the present embodiment, when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the third special display mode, the reserved image HG is compared with when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the first special display mode or the second special display mode. The big hit expectation of the special game corresponding to is high. Further, in the present embodiment, when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the second special display mode, the special mode corresponding to the reserved image HG is different from when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the first special display mode. The jackpot expectation of the game is high.

  Incidentally, the display mode of the active image TG according to the present embodiment includes a normal display mode and a special display mode, similarly to the display mode of the suspended image HG. The special display mode of the running image TG includes a first special display mode, a second special display mode, and a third special display mode, similarly to the special display mode of the hold image HG.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold image HG and the display mode of the running image TG share a specific effect element. It is common that the normal display mode of the suspended image HG and the normal display mode of the running image TG are both display modes based on white. Further, it is common that the first special display mode of the suspended image HG and the first special display mode of the active image TG are both display modes based on blue. Further, it is common that the second special display mode of the suspended image HG and the second special display mode of the active image TG are both display modes based on yellow. Further, it is common that the third special display mode of the hold image HG and the third special display mode of the running image TG are both display modes based on red. In the present embodiment, the specific effect element is a color used as a base color in each of the reserved image HG and the running image TG.

  When the execution of the special game is started while the reserved image HG is displayed in the first reserved display area HR1, the reserved image HG displayed in the first reserved display area HR1 before the execution of the special game starts. The running image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR in a display mode having a common specific effect element. For example, when the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 before the execution of the special game is the normal display mode, the running image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR in the normal display mode. You. In addition, for example, when the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 before the execution of the special game is the second special display mode, the running image TG is executed in the second special display mode. It is displayed in the display area TR. In addition, when the running image TG is displayed in the special display mode, it can be understood that the big hit expectation of the special game being executed is suggested by the running image TG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the effect in which the running image TG is displayed in the special display mode can be said to be a running notice effect for the running symbol variation game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute an erosion effect. The erosion effect corresponds to a specific effect, and is executed for a special game whose execution is suspended. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute an erosion effect as a specific effect for the special game whose execution is suspended. When the erosion effect is executed, the erosion image SG is displayed in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. The erosion image SG is displayed on the display area 25r on the front side of the background image BG. The erosion image SG is displayed on the back side of the hold image HG in the display area 25r. The erosion image SG is displayed in the display area 25r on the back side of the effect symbols used in the effect game. The erosion image SG is displayed on the display area 25r on the back side of the running image TG. The erosion image SG is displayed behind the big hit notice image YG in the display area 25r.

  There are a plurality of types of effect contents of the erosion effect in the present embodiment. Specifically, the effects of the erosion effect include a first effect, a second effect, and a third effect. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the first effect content, the first erosion image SG1 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the second effect content, the second erosion image SG2 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the third effect content, the third erosion image SG3 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, the effect content of the erosion effect corresponds to the content of the specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the first effect content, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed in the first execution start region SR1 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. Is done. The first execution start area SR1 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the second effect content, the second erosion image SG2 is displayed in the second execution start region SR2 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. Is done. The second execution start area SR2 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. The second execution start area SR2 is a display area that is larger than the first execution start area SR1, and is partially different from the display area that becomes the first execution start area SR1.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the third effect content, the third erosion image SG3 is displayed in the third execution start region SR3 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. Is done. The third execution start area SR3 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. Further, the third execution start area SR3 is a display area larger than the second execution start area SR2, and is partially different from the display area that becomes the second execution start area SR2. The third execution start area SR3 is a display area that is larger than the first execution start area SR1, and is partially different from the display area that becomes the first execution start area SR1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an erosion effect is executed when a hold notice effect is executed. The erosion effect is executed for the special game (special game whose execution is suspended) that is the target of the suspension notice effect. Therefore, the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect (the special game whose execution is suspended) is the same as the special game targeted for the erosion effect as the specific effect (the special game whose execution is suspended).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the contents of the holding notice effect and the contents of the erosion effect correspond. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the content of the hold announcement effect and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the hold notice effect is executed with the content indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the target special game, the erosion effect is the content indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the target special game. It can be said that it is executed. That is, in the erosion effect in the present embodiment, it can be said that the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode, an erosion effect of the first effect content is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode, the erosion effect of the second effect content is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the hold image HG is displayed in the third special display mode, an erosion effect of the third effect content is executed. In this manner, in the present embodiment, for example, the hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is the hold announcement effect of the first announcement content, and the erosion effect of the first effect content is the first announcement content. In the case of the specific effect, it can be seen that the specific effect of the first content is executed when the reserved advance effect of the first advance content is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the holding notice effect in which the holding image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is the holding notice effect of the second notice content, and the erosion effect of the second effect content is the specific effect of the second content. In this case, it can be understood that the specific effect of the second content is executed when the reserved advance effect of the second content is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first execution start region SR1 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is a bigger hit than the first special display mode. This is different from the second execution start region SR2 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the suspended image HG is displayed in the second special display mode indicating the degree of expectation. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the first execution start region SR1 is different from the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the second execution start region SR2. .

  The first execution start region SR1 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is a third special mode that indicates a higher jackpot expectation degree than the first special display mode. This is different from the third execution start region SR3 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the display mode. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the first execution start region SR1 is different from the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the third execution start region SR3. .

  Further, the second execution start area SR2 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is a third special mode that indicates a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second special display mode. This is different from the third execution start region SR3 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the display mode. As described above, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the second execution start region SR2 is different from the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the third execution start region SR3. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, in the case where the first execution start area SR1 in the effect display device 25 is the first display area and the second execution start area SR2 is the second display area, the first display area is The big hit expectation suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started is different from the big hit expectation suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display area. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the erosion effect differs depending on the display area where the execution of the erosion effect is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the execution of the erosion effect is started, the display area in which the erosion effect is executed changes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the erosion effect is started, each time the execution of the special game is started, the display area in which the erosion effect is executed changes. In the present embodiment, after the execution of the erosion effect is started, each time the execution of the special game is started, the display area in which the erosion effect is executed increases.

  After that, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the erosion effect is continuously executed even when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is started. In the present embodiment, the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect corresponds to the special game targeted for the erosion effect. An erosion effect that is continuously executed even after the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is started can be regarded as an effect targeting the special game being executed.

  Further, when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is started, the erosion image SG is displayed over the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. At this time, the background image BG is not displayed in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and the erosion image SG has a function as a background image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the execution of the erosion effect of the first effect content is started, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed in the first execution start region SR1, and the first execution start region is displayed. An erosion effect is executed in SR1. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the special game is started, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed in the display area SRa larger than the first execution start area SR1, and the erosion is performed in the display area SRa. An effect is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the special game is started, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed in the display area SRb larger than the display area SRa, and the erosion effect is executed in the display area SRb. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is started, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed over the entire display area 25r.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the hold notice effect is executed, the content of the hold notice effect may be switched to another content. Specifically, after a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is performed, the display mode of the hold image HG may be switched to the second special display mode or the third special display mode. is there. Further, after the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG may be switched to the third special display mode. As described above, the display mode of the reserved image HG is switched to the special display mode that suggests a bigger jackpot expectation than the jackpot expected degree suggested by the reserved image HG already displayed in the special display mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the hold notice effect is switched to another content, the effect content of the erosion effect is switched to another effect content. Specifically, when the display mode of the hold image HG is switched from the first special display mode to the second special display mode, the effect content of the erosion effect is switched from the first effect content to the second effect content. Similarly, when the display mode of the hold image HG is switched from the first special display mode to the third special display mode, the effect content of the erosion effect is switched from the first effect content to the third effect content. When the display mode of the hold image HG is switched from the second special display mode to the third special display mode, the effect content of the erosion effect is switched from the second effect content to the third effect content.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the hold notice effect for the special game whose execution is held is being executed, the jackpot notice effect for the special game being executed is performed. Is executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the erosion effect for the special game whose execution is suspended is being executed, the jackpot notice effect for the special game being executed is not generated. Be executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot announcement effect as the expected effect is executed even when the erosion effect as the specific effect is being executed.

Hereinafter, the control relating to the execution of the hold notice effect and the erosion effect will be described.
The sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 such that when the number-of-reservations command is input, the same number of reserved images HG as the number of special reservations that can be specified from the reserved-number command are displayed in the reservation display area HR. . Specifically, when the number of special reservations that can be specified from the reservation number command is smaller than the number of suspension images HG displayed in the suspension display region HR, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the special reservation number in the suspension display region HR. The effect display device 25 is controlled such that the suspended image HG is moved and the number of suspended images HG displayed in the suspended display area HR is reduced. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the active image TG to be displayed in the execution display area TR in a display mode having a specific effect element common to the suspended image HG displayed in the first suspended display area HR1. The effect display device 25 is controlled. By performing such control by the sub-controlling CPU 41a, an in-progress announcement effect for displaying the in-execution image TG in the special display mode is executed. Function is realized. Further, when the all-stop command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the executing image TG displayed in the execution display area TR is deleted.

  In addition, when the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is larger than the number of hold images HG displayed in the hold display area HR, the sub control CPU 41a adds a new hold image HG to the hold display area HR. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the display mode of the newly displayed hold image HG based on the prefetch command, and also determines whether to execute the hold announcement effect. This hold announcement effect is a hold announcement effect for the special game that triggered the output of the prefetch command, that is, the special game whose execution is suspended.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from among the display modes including the normal display mode and the special display mode, and executes the hold advance effect and the hold advance effect. And the display mode of the hold image HG in the case. Specifically, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the pre-read command is the variation pattern HP1, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from the normal display mode and the first special display mode. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the pre-read command is the variation pattern HP2, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from the normal display mode, the first special display mode, and the second special display mode. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the pre-read command is any of the variation patterns HP3 to HP5, the sub-controlling CPU 41a performs the normal display mode, the first special display mode, the second special display mode, and the third special display mode. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the display modes.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the fluctuation pattern identifiable from the pre-read command is the big hit fluctuation pattern, compared to the case where the fluctuation pattern identifiable from the pre-read command is the loss fluctuation pattern. It is easy to determine the special display mode as the display mode. Further, the sub-controlling CPU 41a displays the special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the variation pattern HP2 or the variation pattern HP3 can be identified from the pre-read command, compared with the case where the variation pattern HP1 can be identified from the pre-read command. Is easy to determine. Further, when the variation pattern HP3 can be specified from the pre-read command, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can easily determine the special display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern HP2 can be specified from the pre-read command. . In addition, the sub-controlling CPU 41a is of a type that suggests a high jackpot expectation when the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP5 can be identified from the prefetch command, as compared with the case where the variation pattern HP3 can be identified from the prefetch command. The display mode can be easily determined. For example, when the variation pattern HP4 or the variation pattern HP5 can be specified from the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the third special display mode of the suspension image HG as compared with the case where the variation pattern HP3 can be specified from the pre-read command. The display mode can be easily determined. The sub-controlling CPU 41a determines, for example, whether the display mode of the reserved image HG is the special display mode by lottery, and determines the type of the special display mode when it is determined that the special display mode is selected by the lottery. It may be configured as follows.

  After determining the display mode of the reserved image HG, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image HG is newly displayed in the determined display mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the number of special reservations is “3” from the input look-ahead command, and if the second special display mode is determined as the display mode of the reservation image HG, the third reservation CPU The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the hold image HG is displayed in the display area HR3 in the second special display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as the hold announcement effect control means for controlling the execution of the hold announcement effect is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 41a so that the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode. Is done.

  After determining the display mode of the hold image HG, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines whether to execute the erosion effect and the effect contents when the erosion effect is executed. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a executes the erosion effect when the normal display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold notice effect. Not determined (decide not to perform erosion production). In addition, when the first special display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode. If it is determined that the erosion effect of the first effect content is to be executed. In addition, when the second special display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, the sub control CPU 41a executes a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode. If it is determined that the erosion effect of the second effect content is to be executed. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, that is, executes the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the third special display mode. When it is determined that the erosion effect of the third effect content is executed.

  When the effect content of the erosion effect is determined, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the erosion effect of the determined effect content is started. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the erosion image SG is displayed in a display area corresponding to the determined effect of the effect of the erosion effect. For example, when the third effect content is determined as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the third erosion image SG3 is displayed in the third execution start area SR3. As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as the specific effect control unit that controls the execution of the specific effect is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 41a so that the erosion effect as the specific effect is executed.

  After starting the execution of the erosion effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display area in which the erosion image SG is displayed is changed each time the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to display the erosion image SG over the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. Control.

  In addition, when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode to execute the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a switches the contents of the hold advance effect when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. To determine if it is possible. Specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can switch the content of the hold notice effect when any one of the change patterns HP2 to HP5 can be specified from the look-ahead command that triggered the execution of the hold notice effect. Is determined. On the other hand, if the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not possible to switch the contents of the hold advance effect.

  Then, when it is determined that the content of the hold announcement effect can be switched while the hold image HG is being displayed in the first special display mode, the sub control CPU 41a has triggered the execution of the hold advance effect. When the variation pattern HP2 can be specified from the prefetch command, the display mode of the reserved image is determined from the first special display mode and the second special display mode. When it is determined that the content of the hold announcement effect can be switched while the hold image HG is being displayed in the first special display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the look-ahead command which triggered the execution of the hold advance effect. If any one of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP5 can be specified from, the display mode of the hold image is determined from the first to third special display modes. As described above, in the case where the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode and the hold notice effect is executed, the second special display mode or the third special display mode different from the first special display mode is used as the display mode of the hold image HG. The determination of the special display mode corresponds to the determination of switching the content of the pending announcement effect.

  In addition, when the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode to execute the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a switches the contents of the hold advance effect when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. To determine if it is possible. Specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can switch the content of the hold notice effect if any of the change patterns HP3 to HP5 can be specified from the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the hold notice effect. Is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP1 or the variation pattern HP2 can be specified from the prefetch command that has triggered the execution of the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not possible to switch the content of the hold advance effect.

  Then, when it is determined that the content of the hold announcement effect can be switched while the hold image HG is being displayed in the second special display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the second special display mode and the third special display mode. The display mode of the reserved image is determined from the display modes. As described above, when the reserved image HG is displayed in the second special display mode and the reserved notice effect is executed, the third special display mode different from the second special display mode is determined as the display mode of the reserved image HG. That is, it is determined that the content of the pending notice effect is to be switched.

  Further, when it is determined to switch the contents of the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display mode of the hold image HG is switched to the special display mode newly determined. When switching the content of the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect content of the erosion effect is switched. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 such that the type of the erosion image SG is switched by switching the type of the erosion image SG.

Here, based on FIG. 8A to FIG. 8D, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the hold notice effect, the erosion effect, and the big hit notice effect are executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when a hold notice effect for a special game whose execution is held third is executed, the hold image HG displayed in the third hold display area HR3 is displayed in a special display mode. Is displayed with. At this time, when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed in the first execution start region SR1 of the display region 25r, and the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed. You.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the hold image HG displayed in the third hold display area HR3 is displayed in the second hold display area HR2. At this time, if the display mode of the hold image HG is not switched in the first special display mode, the erosion effect is executed with the first effect content. In the erosion effect of the first effect content, the first erosion image SG1 is displayed and executed in the display region 25r in the display region 25r where the display region is larger than the first execution start region SR1. At this time, when the big hit notice effect is executed, the big hit notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. This jackpot announcement effect is intended for a special game being executed, and is not intended for a special game whose execution is suspended, such as a reserved announcement effect or an erosion effect. As described above, in the effect display device 25, an effect targeting the special game being executed (big hit announcement effect), an effect targeting the special game whose execution is suspended (suspended announcement effect or erosion effect), May be executed simultaneously.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the hold image HG displayed in the second hold display area HR2 is displayed in the first hold display area HR1. At this time, when the content of the hold notice effect is switched from the content in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode to the content in which the hold image HG is displayed in the third special display mode, the first hold display area HR1 Is switched from the first special display mode to the third special display mode. Along with this, the effect contents of the erosion effect are switched from the first effect contents to the third effect contents. The display area in which the erosion effect is executed is a display area SRb larger than the display area SRa in the display area 25r. Then, the third erosion image SG3 is displayed in the display region SRb, and the erosion effect of the third effect content is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect and the erosion effect is started, the same second image as the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 is displayed. The image TG during execution of the three special display modes is displayed in the execution display area TR. Further, the third erosion image SG3 is displayed over the entire display area 25r, and the erosion effect of the third effect content is continuously executed. At this time, when the jackpot announcement effect is executed, the jackpot announcement image YG displayed in the jackpot announcement effect is displayed on the display area 25r on the front side of the erosion image SG3. The big hit notice image YG shown in FIG. 8B is different from the big hit notice image YG shown in FIG. 8D, which indicates that the content of the big hit notice effect is different.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In addition to the hold announcement effect, an erosion effect (specific effect) for the symbol variation game in which the execution targeted for the hold advance effect is suspended is executed. In this way, from the time when the execution of the special game is suspended, both the suspension notice effect and the erosion effect are performed, so that the special game whose execution is suspended is focused on, and the interest is increased. Can be improved.

  (2) For example, when both of the hold announcement effect and the erosion effect are performed, if the jackpot expectation suggested by the hold announcement effect is different from the jackpot expectation intensity indicated by the erosion effect, It is difficult to grasp the level of the degree of expectation, which may confuse the player. Therefore, for example, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is executed (when the hold notice effect of the first notice content is executed), the erosion effect of the first effect content is performed. Was configured to be executed. Furthermore, for example, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is executed (when the hold notice effect of the second notice content is executed), the erosion effect of the second effect content is performed. Was configured to be executed. As described above, the content of the pending announcement effect and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship. For this reason, even if both the hold notice effect and the erosion effect are executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. As described above, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing confusion of the player.

  (3) After the hold notice effect is executed, the contents of the hold notice effect may be switched. For example, after a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode (hold announcement effect of the first announcement content) is executed, the hold image HG may be switched to the second special display mode. Then, when the content of the hold notice effect is switched, the effect content of the erosion effect (the content of the specific effect) is switched. As described above, even when the content of the pending announcement effect is switched, the effect content of the erosion effect is also switched accordingly. For this reason, even if the contents of the hold notice effect are switched, the one-to-one relationship between the contents of the hold notice effect and the effect contents of the erosion effect is maintained, while suppressing confusing the player, By paying attention to the switching of the content of the pending notice effect (or the effect content of the erosion effect), it is possible to improve the interest.

  (4) An erosion effect (specific effect) is executed when the hold notice effect is being executed. As a result, it is possible to entertain both the reservation notice effect and the specific effect at the same time, thereby improving the interest. In addition, since the content of the hold announcement effect and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship, it is possible to suppress both disruption of the player and the effect of both the advance notice effect and the specific effect. Can be enjoyed at the same time.

  (5) The jackpot announcement effect as the expected effect is executed even when the erosion effect as the specific effect is being executed. Thus, for example, when the erosion effect is being executed, there is no restriction that the jackpot announcement effect is not executed. For this reason, even if the erosion effect is being executed, by executing the jackpot notice effect for the special game being executed, the special game being executed is not limited to the special game whose execution is suspended. Attention to the game can be maintained and the interest can be improved.

  (6) For example, when the execution of the erosion effect (specific effect) is started, the erosion image SG is displayed in one of the display areas 25r of the effect display device 25 as the display means. It is assumed that the erosion image SG displayed at the one place indicates the jackpot expectation degree. In this case, the viewpoint of the player who expects the execution of the erosion effect to be started is concentrated on one place where the erosion image SG is displayed, and the display area other than the display area where the erosion image SG is displayed (For example, the big hit notice image YG) may be reduced.

  Therefore, for example, the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed in the first execution start region SR1 of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25, and the erosion effect of the second effect content is displayed on the effect display device 25. The processing is executed in the second execution start area SR2 of the area 25r. Thereby, it is conceivable that the player who pays attention to the erosion effect visually recognizes the display region 25r of the effect display device 25 so as to capture the first execution start region and the second execution start region. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint of the player who pays attention to the erosion effect from being concentrated in one place. In this way, by suppressing the viewpoint of the player from being concentrated in one place, attention to other effects executed in the display area other than the display area in which the erosion effect is executed is reduced. Or that the other effect is missed.

  (7) For example, the big hit expectation degree of the special game targeted for the erosion effect whose execution is started in the first execution start region SR1 (the specific effect whose execution is started in the first display region) is the second execution start time. It is different from the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the erosion effect started to be executed in the region SR2 (the specific effect started to be executed in the second display region). As described above, since the big hit expectation of the special game targeted for the erosion effect differs depending on the display region where the execution of the erosion effect as the specific effect is started, the first region of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25 is different. A wide range including the execution start region SR1 and the second execution start region SR2 can be noticed by the player. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint of the player who pays attention to the erosion effect from being concentrated in one place. In this way, by suppressing the viewpoint of the player from being concentrated in one place, attention to other effects executed in the display area other than the display area in which the erosion effect is executed is reduced. Or that the other effect is missed.

  (8) Every time the execution of the special game is started, the display area in which the erosion effect as the specific effect is changed in the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. As described above, the display area in which the erosion effect is executed changes each time the execution of the special game is started. Therefore, each time the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is performed. Can be encouraged to approach and improve interest.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings are omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the erosion effect is executed when the suspension notice effect is executed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the erosion effect is executed, the suspension notice effect is executed. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed when the hold announcement effect is executed and the effect contents of the erosion effect correspond. Specifically, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the display mode of the suspended image HG displayed in the special display mode and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed, a hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the erosion effect of the second effect content is executed, a hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the erosion effect of the third effect content is executed, a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the third special display mode is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, the erosion effect of the first effect content is set as the specific effect of the first content, and the suspension notice effect in which the suspension image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is the suspension of the first effect content. In the case of the announcement effect, it is understood that when the specific effect of the first content is executed, the suspended announcement effect of the first announcement content is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the erosion effect of the second effect content is set as the specific effect of the second content, and the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is the hold effect effect of the second notice content. In this case, it can be seen that when the specific effect of the second content is executed, the reserved advance effect of the second advance content is executed.

Hereinafter, specific control in the second embodiment will be described.
When the number of special reservations that can be specified from the reservation number command is larger than the number of reserved images HG displayed in the reserved display region HR, the sub control CPU 41a newly displays the reserved image HG in the reserved display region HR. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines, based on the look-ahead command, whether to execute the erosion effect as the specific effect and the effect content of the erosion effect when the erosion effect is executed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an erosion execution lottery) that determines whether to execute an erosion effect in accordance with a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the pre-read command. In the present embodiment, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 can be specified from the pre-read command, the erosion effect is performed by the erosion execution lottery as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern HP1 can be specified from the pre-read command. It is easy to determine what to do. In the present embodiment, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP5 can be specified from the pre-read command, it is easy to determine that the erosion effect is to be executed by the erosion execution lottery.

  Then, when it is determined that the erosion effect is to be executed in the erosion execution lottery, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the effect content of the erosion effect according to the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the prefetch command. Specifically, when the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the pre-read command and the erosion effect is determined to be executed in the erosion execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first effect content as the effect content of the erosion effect. decide. In the case where the variation pattern HP2 can be specified from the look-ahead command, and when it is determined to execute the erosion effect in the erosion execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the first effect content and the second effect content. Decide the content of the erosion production. When it is possible to specify any of the fluctuation patterns among the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP5 from the look-ahead command, and when it is determined to execute the erosion effect in the erosion execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first effect content, The production contents of the erosion production are determined from the second production contents and the third production contents.

  When the effect content of the erosion effect is determined, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the erosion effect of the determined effect content is started. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the erosion image SG is displayed in a display area corresponding to the determined effect of the effect of the erosion effect. For example, when the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second erosion image SG2 is displayed in the second execution start area SR2.

  After starting the execution of the erosion effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display area in which the erosion image SG is displayed is changed each time the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to display the erosion image SG over the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. Control.

  If the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine to execute the erosion effect in the erosion execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the normal display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image HG is newly displayed in the determined display mode.

  In addition, when determining to execute the erosion effect in the erosion execution lottery, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the erosion effect and then determines the display mode of the hold image HG. Specifically, when determining the first effect content as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the first special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG. Further, when determining the second effect content as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second special display condition as the display mode of the hold image HG. When the third effect content is determined as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third special display condition as the display mode of the hold image HG. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image HG is newly displayed in the determined display mode.

  Also, when the erosion effect of the first effect content is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is possible to switch the effect content of the erosion effect when the variation pattern designation command is input. . Specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can switch the contents of the effect of the erosion effect when any of the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 can be specified from the pre-read command that triggered the execution of the erosion effect. It is determined that there is. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the pre-read command that triggered the execution of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not possible to switch the effect contents of the erosion effect.

  Then, when it is determined that the erosion production effect content can be switched while the erosion production of the first production content is being executed, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines from the pre-read command that triggered the erosion production execution. When the variation pattern HP2 can be specified, the erosion effect production content is determined from the first effect content and the second effect content. When it is determined that the content of the erosion effect can be switched while the erosion effect of the first effect content is being executed, the sub-controlling CPU 41a changes the variation pattern HP3 from the look-ahead command that triggered the execution of the erosion effect. If any one of HP to HP5 can be specified, the erosion effect content is determined from the first effect content to the third effect content. As described above, when the erosion production of the first production content is executed, the second production content or the third production content different from the first production content may be determined, and the erosion production content may be switched. It is equivalent to being determined.

  Further, when the erosion effect of the second effect content is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is possible to switch the effect content of the erosion effect when the variation pattern designation command is input. . Specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can switch the effect content of the erosion effect when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP5 can be specified from the look-ahead command that triggered the execution of the erosion effect. It is determined that there is. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP1 or the variation pattern HP2 can be specified from the pre-read command that triggered the execution of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not possible to switch the erosion effect effect contents.

  Then, when it is determined that it is possible to switch the erosion effect content while the erosion effect of the second effect content is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the second effect content and the third effect content. Determine the content of the erosion production from. As described above, when the erosion production of the second production content is executed, the third production content different from the second production content is determined as the production content of the erosion production. Is determined.

  When it is determined to switch the erosion effect content, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the erosion effect effect content is switched to the newly determined effect content. When switching the contents of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the contents of the hold notice effect are switched. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a switches the display mode of the hold image HG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold advance effect, and controls the effect display device 25 so that the content of the hold advance effect is switched.

Here, based on FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the hold notice effect, the erosion effect, and the big hit notice effect are executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the erosion effect of the first effect content for the special game whose execution is suspended for the third time is executed, the first execution start region SR1 of the display region 25r is displayed. The first erosion image SG1 is displayed. At this time, the hold image HG displayed in the third hold display area HR3 is displayed in the first special display mode, and a hold announcement effect is executed. At this time, when the big hit notice effect is executed, the big hit notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. This jackpot announcement effect is intended for a special game being executed, and is not intended for a special game whose execution is suspended, such as a reserved announcement effect or an erosion effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the display area where the erosion image SG is displayed changes to a display area SRa larger than the first execution start area SR1. . At this time, when the effect content of the erosion effect is switched from the first effect content to the second effect content, the erosion image SG displayed in the display area SRa changes from the first erosion image SG1 to the second erosion image SG2. Along with this, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed by moving from the third hold display area HR3 to the second hold display area HR2 is switched from the first special display mode to the second special display mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the display area where the erosion image SG is displayed changes to the display area SRb which is larger than the display area SRa. At this time, when the effect content of the erosion effect is switched from the second effect content to the third effect content, the erosion image SG displayed in the display area SRb changes from the second erosion image SG2 to the third erosion image SG3. Accordingly, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed by moving from the second hold display area HR2 to the first hold display area HR1 is switched from the second special display mode to the third special display mode. At this time, when the big hit notice effect is executed, the big hit notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. This jackpot announcement effect is intended for a special game being executed, and is not intended for a special game whose execution is suspended, such as a reserved announcement effect or an erosion effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect and the erosion effect is started, the third erosion image SG3 is displayed over the entire display area 25r, and the third erosion image SG3 is displayed. The erosion production of the production contents is continuously performed. When the execution of the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect and the erosion effect is started, the running image TG in the third special display mode, which is the same as the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display region HR1, is displayed. It is displayed in the execution display area TR. At this time, when the jackpot announcement effect is executed, the jackpot announcement image YG displayed in the jackpot announcement effect is displayed on the display area 25r on the front side of the erosion image SG3. Note that the big hit notice image YG shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C and the big hit notice image YG shown in FIG. 9D are different, but this means that the content of the big hit notice effect is different. Is shown.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) and (4) to (8) of the first embodiment.
(9) For example, when the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed (when the specific effect of the first effect is executed), a hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is displayed. It is configured to be executed (a pending announcement effect of the first announcement content is executed). Further, for example, when the erosion effect of the second effect content is executed (when the specific effect of the second content is executed), the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second special display mode is executed. (A reserved notice effect of the second notice content is executed). As described above, the effect content of the erosion effect and the content of the hold notice effect have a one-to-one relationship. For this reason, even if both the erosion effect and the hold notice effect are executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. As described above, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing confusion of the player.

  (10) After the erosion effect as the specific effect is performed, the effect content of the erosion effect may be switched. For example, after the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed, the effect content of the erosion effect may be switched to the second effect content. Then, when the effect content of the erosion effect is switched, the content of the pending notice effect is switched. As described above, even when the effect content of the erosion effect is switched, the content of the suspended notice effect is also switched accordingly. For this reason, even if the production content of the erosion production is switched, since the one-to-one relationship between the production content of the erosion production and the content of the pending notice production is maintained, while suppressing the confusion of the player, Attention can be paid to the fact that the content of the erosion effect (or the content of the pending notice effect) is switched, and the interest can be improved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings are omitted.

  In the hold announcement effect in the first embodiment, by setting the display mode of the hold image HG to the special display mode, the big hit expectation of the special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the special display mode is suggested. On the other hand, in the hold announcement effect in the third embodiment, the display mode of the hold image HG is set to the special display mode, which is executed during execution of the special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the special display mode. The effect contents of the predetermined effect are suggested. That is, the hold announcement effect in the third embodiment is executed during the execution of the special game targeted for the hold advance effect before the execution of the special game targeted for the hold advance effect is started. This is a preliminary effect (so-called pre-reading effect) that indicates the effect contents of the predetermined effect to be performed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment is configured to be able to execute a first jackpot announcement effect and a second jackpot announcement effect as a jackpot announcement effect. For example, the first jackpot announcement effect and the second jackpot announcement effect are different in the type of the jackpot announcement effect. The jackpot announcement effects include a step-up announcement effect, a comment announcement effect, a button announcement effect executed in response to operation of an operation button that can be operated by a player, and a pseudo continuous effect. In the first jackpot notice effect in the present embodiment, the jackpot notice image YGa including the image imitating the heart is displayed as a jackpot notice effect, and when the effect content of the first jackpot notice effect is different, the first jackpot notice effect is generated. The color of the heart displayed in the notice effect is different. Further, in the second jackpot announcement effect in the present embodiment, the jackpot announcement image YGb including an image imitating lightning is displayed, and when the effect content of the second jackpot announcement effect is different, The color of the lightning displayed in the two jackpot announcements is different.

  There are a plurality of types of special display modes of the hold image HG in the present embodiment. Specifically, the special display mode of the hold image HG in the present embodiment includes a special display mode of reach indicating that a reach effect is executed, and a special display mode of super reach indicating that a super reach effect is executed. Display mode. In addition, the special display mode of the hold image HG in the present embodiment includes a special display mode of a first announcement indicating that the first big hit announcement effect is executed, and an indication that the second big hit announcement effect is executed. And a special display mode of the second notice.

  Further, there are a plurality of types of special display modes of the image under execution TG in the present embodiment. Specifically, the special display mode of the running image TG in the present embodiment includes a special display mode of reach indicating that a reach effect is to be performed, and a super reach mode that indicates that a super reach effect is to be performed. And a special display mode. In addition, the special display mode of the running image TG in the present embodiment includes a special display mode of a first announcement indicating that the first jackpot announcement effect is to be executed, and an execution of the second jackpot announcement effect. There is a special display mode of the second notice to suggest.

  In the present embodiment, the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of reach, the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of super reach, and the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice. The fact that the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice corresponds to the contents of the hold notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold image HG and the display mode of the running image TG share a specific effect element. For example, the special display mode of the reach of the hold image HG and the special display mode of the reach of the active image TG are both display modes including an image imitating the character of “R”, and a specific effect element is common. I have. In addition, the special display mode of the super reach of the reserved image HG and the special display mode of the super reach of the active image TG are both display modes including an image imitating the character of “SP”, and a specific effect element is common. are doing. In addition, the special display mode of the first advance notice of the suspended image HG and the special advance mode of the first advance notice of the active image TG are both display modes including an image imitating “heart”, and specific effect elements are common. are doing. Further, the special display mode of the second notice of the suspended image HG and the special display mode of the second notice of the running image TG are both display modes including an image imitating “lightning bolt”, and specific effect elements are common. are doing. In the present embodiment, the specific effect element is an image included in each of the suspended image HG and the image TG during execution.

  When the execution of the special game is started while the reserved image HG is displayed in the first reserved display area HR1, the reserved image HG displayed in the first reserved display area HR1 before the execution of the special game starts. The running image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR in a display mode having a common specific effect element. For example, if the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 before the execution of the special game is the special display mode of the reach, the image TG being executed in the special display mode of the reach is displayed in the execution display area. Displayed on TR. Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 before the execution of the special game is the special display mode of the second notice, the game is being executed in the special display mode of the second notice. The image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR.

  There are a plurality of types of effect contents of the erosion effect in the present embodiment. Specifically, the effects of the erosion effects include reach erosion effects, super reach erosion effects, first notice erosion effects, and second notice erosion effects. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the erosion effect content of the reach, the erosion image SG11 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the erosion effect content of the super reach, the erosion image SG12 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the erosion effect content of the first notice, the erosion image SG13 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the effect content of the erosion effect is the erosion effect content of the second notice, the erosion image SG14 of the erosion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the erosion effect contents of the reach, the erosion image SG11 is displayed in the execution start region SR11 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. The execution start area SR11 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the erosion effect contents of the super reach, the erosion image SG12 is displayed in the execution start region SR12 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. . The execution start area SR12 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. The execution start area SR12 is a display area that is larger than the execution start area SR11.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the erosion effect content of the first notice, the erosion image SG13 is displayed in the execution start region SR13 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. You. The execution start area SR13 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 10D, when the execution of the erosion effect is started with the erosion effect contents of the second notice, the erosion image SG14 is displayed in the execution start region SR14 of the display region 25r of the effect display device 25. You. The execution start area SR14 corresponds to a part of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. The execution start area SR14 is a display area that is larger than the execution start area SR13.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an erosion effect is executed when a hold notice effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed when the hold notice effect is executed and the effect contents of the erosion effect correspond. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the special display mode and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship. And, in this embodiment, the hold announcement effect is performed with the content suggesting the contents of the reach effect and the jackpot announcement effect executed when the target special game is executed. It can be said that the game is executed with contents indicating the contents of the reach effect and the jackpot notice effect executed when the target special game is executed. That is, in the erosion effect according to the present embodiment, it can be said that the contents of the predetermined effect executed when the special game targeted for the erosion effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special reach display mode, an erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the reach is executed. When the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of super reach as shown in FIG. 10B, the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of super reach is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice, an erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the first notice is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice, the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the second notice is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the first notice is the hold notice effect of the first notice content, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the first notice is provided. Is the specific effect of the first content, it can be understood that the specific effect of the first content is executed when the hold announcement effect of the first advance content is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the second notice is set as the hold notice effect of the second notice content, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the second notice is referred to as the second notice. In the case where the specific effect has two contents, it can be understood that the specific effect of the second content is executed when the pending advance effect of the second preliminary content is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the reach, the execution start area SR11 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started has a content suggesting the special display mode of the reach. This is different from the execution start region SR12 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of a different super reach. As described above, the content of the predetermined effect (reach effect is executed) suggested by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the execution start region SR11 is indicated by the erosion effect whose execution is started in the execution start region SR12. Is different from the content of the predetermined effect (the super-reach effect is executed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, when the execution start region SR11 in the effect display device 25 is the first display region and the execution start region SR12 is the second display region, the execution is started in the first display region. The content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect is different from the content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display area. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the content of the predetermined effect executed when the special game targeted for the erosion effect is being executed is determined by the display area where the execution of the erosion effect is started. different.

  Further, the execution start area SR13 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first advance notice is different from that of the first advance notice in the second advance notice. Is different from the execution start region SR14 in which the execution of the erosion effect is started when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode. As described above, the content of the predetermined effect suggested by the erosion effect started to be executed in the execution start region SR13 (the execution of the first big hit announcement effect) is the erosion effect started to be executed in the execution start region SR14. Is different from the content of the predetermined effect suggested that the second big hit notice effect is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, when the execution start area SR13 in the effect display device 25 is the first display area and the execution start area SR14 is the second display area, the execution is started in the first display area. The content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect is different from the content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display area. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the content of the predetermined effect executed when the special game targeted for the erosion effect is being executed is determined by the display area where the execution of the erosion effect is started. different.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the hold notice effect is executed, the content of the hold notice effect may be switched to another content. Specifically, after the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of reach is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG may be switched to the special display mode of super reach. As described above, the display mode of the reserved image HG is switched to the special display mode that suggests a content with a higher jackpot expectation than the content of the reach effect suggested by the reserved image HG already displayed in the special display mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the content of the hold notice effect is switched to another content, the effect content of the erosion effect is switched to another effect content.

Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of the reservation notice effect, the erosion effect, and the jackpot notice effect will be described.
When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the jackpot announcement effect, and obtains the value of the random number for the announcement lottery used in the announcement lottery to determine the type of the jackpot announcement effect when executing the jackpot announcement effect. I do. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the obtained value of the random number for the preliminary lottery in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The value of the random number for advance lottery is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c so that the storage order can be specified. When the all-stop command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the oldest previously stored random number value for the announcement effect among the random number values for the preliminary lottery stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In addition, when the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is larger than the number of hold images HG displayed in the hold display area HR, the sub control CPU 41a adds a new hold image HG to the hold display area HR. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the display mode of the newly-displayed hold image HG based on the pre-read command or the value of the preliminary lottery random number acquired in response to the input of the pre-read command, and performs the pre-read notice effect. Decide what to do. This hold announcement effect is a hold announcement effect for the special game that triggered the output of the prefetch command, that is, the special game whose execution is suspended.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from among the display modes including the normal display mode and the special display mode, and executes the hold advance effect and the hold advance effect. And the display mode of the hold image HG in the case.

  For example, when the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the look-ahead command, and when it is possible to specify that the execution of the first jackpot notice effect is determined from the value of the random number for the notice lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, The sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from the normal display mode and the special display mode of the first notice. If the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the look-ahead command and the execution of the second jackpot announcement effect can be determined from the value of the random number for the preview lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the secondary control The CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold image HG from the normal display mode and the special display mode of the second notice. When the variation pattern HP1 can be specified from the look-ahead command, and it is possible to specify that the execution of the jackpot notice effect is not determined from the value of the preview lottery random number acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub control CPU 41a , The normal display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG.

  Further, when the fluctuation pattern HP2 or the fluctuation pattern HP4 can be specified from the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display mode of the hold image HG based on the value of the random number for the preliminary lottery acquired upon the input of the prefetch command. decide. Specifically, when it is possible to specify that the execution of the first jackpot announcement effect is determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the normal display mode and the reach The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the special display mode and the special display mode of the first notice. When the execution of the second jackpot announcement effect can be determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the normal display mode and the special display of the reach. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the mode and the special display mode of the second notice. In addition, when it is possible to specify that the execution of the jackpot announcement effect is not determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the normal display mode and the special display mode of the reach. , The display mode of the hold image HG is determined.

  Further, when the fluctuation pattern HP3 or the fluctuation pattern HP5 can be specified from the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display mode of the hold image HG based on the value of the preliminary lottery random number acquired upon the input of the prefetch command. decide. Specifically, when it is possible to specify that the execution of the first jackpot announcement effect is determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the normal display mode and the reach The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the special display mode, the special display mode of the super reach, and the special display mode of the first notice. When the execution of the second jackpot announcement effect can be determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the normal display mode and the special display of the reach. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the mode, the special display mode of the super reach, and the special display mode of the second notice. When it is possible to specify that the execution of the jackpot announcement effect is not determined from the value of the random number for the announcement lottery acquired in response to the input of the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the normal display mode, the special reach display mode, and the super display mode. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined from the special display modes of the reach.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the fluctuation pattern identifiable from the pre-read command is the big hit fluctuation pattern, compared to the case where the fluctuation pattern identifiable from the pre-read command is the loss fluctuation pattern. It is easy to determine the special display mode as the display mode. Further, the sub-controlling CPU 41a displays the special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the variation pattern HP2 or the variation pattern HP3 can be identified from the pre-read command, compared with the case where the variation pattern HP1 can be identified from the pre-read command. Is easy to determine. Further, when the variation pattern HP3 can be specified from the pre-read command, the sub-controlling CPU 41a can easily determine the special display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern HP2 can be specified from the pre-read command. . The sub-control CPU 41a, for example, randomly selects whether to set the display mode of the reserved image HG to the special display mode, and selects the type of the special display mode that can be selected when the special display mode is determined by the lottery. The special display mode type may be determined from the following. By the way, when the reserved image HG cannot be displayed in the special display mode, the normal display mode is determined as the display mode of the reserved image HG by not performing a lottery to determine whether the display mode of the reserved image HG is set to the special display mode. It may be configured as follows. In addition, even if it is determined by lottery whether the display mode of the reserved image HG is to be the special display mode and the special display mode is determined by the lottery, the normal display mode is determined as the display mode of the reserved image HG. May be configured.

  After determining the display mode of the reserved image HG, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image HG is newly displayed in the determined display mode. For example, the secondary control CPU 41a can specify that the special hold number is “2” from the input look-ahead command, and when the special display mode of the reach is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG, the second hold CPU 41a The effect display device 25 is controlled such that the hold image HG is displayed in the display area HR2 in a special display mode of reach.

  After determining the display mode of the hold image HG, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines whether to execute the erosion effect and the effect contents when the erosion effect is executed. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a executes the erosion effect when the normal display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold notice effect. Not determined (decide not to perform erosion production). When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the reach special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, that is, executes the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the reach special display mode. When it is determined that the erosion effect of the reach erosion effect content is determined. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the super display special display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, in other words, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the super reach special display mode. If it is decided to execute, it is decided to execute the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the super reach. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the special display mode of the first notice as the display mode of the hold image HG to be newly displayed, that is, the hold notice HG in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice When it is determined to execute the effect, it is determined to execute the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the first notice. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the special display mode of the second notice as the display mode of the reserved image HG to be newly displayed, that is, the reserved notice HG in which the reserved image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice When it is determined to execute the effect, it is determined to execute the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the second notice.

  When the effect content of the erosion effect is determined, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the erosion effect of the determined effect content is started. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the erosion image SG is displayed in a display area corresponding to the determined effect of the effect of the erosion effect. For example, when the erosion effect content of the reach is determined as the effect content of the erosion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the erosion image SG11 is displayed in the execution start region SR11.

  After starting the execution of the erosion effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display area in which the erosion image SG is displayed is changed each time the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to display the erosion image SG over the entire display area 25r of the effect display device 25. Control.

  In addition, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the reach to execute the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a switches the contents of the hold advance effect when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. To determine if it is possible. Specifically, when the variation pattern HP3 or the variation pattern HP5 can be specified from the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines that the content of the hold announcement effect can be switched. . On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a can identify any of the fluctuation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP4 from the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the hold announcement effect, the CPU 41a determines the contents of the hold advance effect. It is determined that switching is not possible.

  When it is determined that the content of the hold announcement effect can be switched while the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the reach, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the special display mode of the reach and the special display of the super reach. The display mode of the reserved image is determined from the modes. As described above, in the case where the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the reach and the hold announcement effect is executed, the special display mode of the super reach different from the special display mode of the reach is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. This is equivalent to determining to switch the content of the pending announcement effect.

  Further, when it is determined to switch the contents of the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display mode of the hold image HG is switched to the special display mode newly determined. When switching the content of the hold announcement effect, the sub-controlling CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect content of the erosion effect is switched. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 such that the type of the erosion image SG is switched by switching the type of the erosion image SG.

  Here, based on FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice is executed will be described. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when a hold announcement effect for a special game whose execution is held second is executed, the hold image HG displayed in the second hold display area HR2 is displayed in a special display mode. Is displayed with. At this time, as a premise, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the first notice is executed, the hold image is displayed in the second notice area HR2 in the special display manner of the first notice. HG is displayed. Further, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice, the erosion image SG13 is displayed in the execution start area SR13 of the display area 25r, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the first notice is executed. You.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect and the erosion effect is started, the special display mode of the first notice is displayed in the execution display area TR. The image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR. Further, the erosion image SG13 is displayed over the entire display area 25r, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the first notice is continuously executed. Then, when the special game which is the target of the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the first notice is being executed, the big hit notice image YGa is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first big hit is displayed. A notice effect is performed.

  Next, based on FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the display contents of the effect display device 25 in the case where the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice will be described. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when a hold announcement effect for a special game whose execution is held second is executed, the hold image HG displayed in the second hold display area HR2 is displayed in a special display mode. Is displayed with. At this time, as a premise, when a hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the second notice special display mode is executed, the hold image is displayed in the second notice special display mode in the second hold display area HR2. HG is displayed. Further, when the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice, the erosion image SG14 is displayed in the execution start area SR14 of the display area 25r, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the second notice is executed. You.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect and the erosion effect is started, the special display mode of the second notice is displayed in the execution display area TR. The image TG is displayed in the execution display area TR. Further, the erosion image SG14 is displayed over the entire display area 25r, and the erosion effect of the erosion effect content of the second notice is continuously executed. Then, when the special game targeted for the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the second notice is running, the big hit notice image YGb is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the second big hit is displayed. A notice effect is performed.

  As described above, the case where the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special notice mode of the first notice is executed, and the notice notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display manner of the second notice is executed. The difference between the two types is that the jackpot announcement effect is executed when the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is executed, but the type of the jackpot announcement effect is different. As described above, the type of the jackpot notice effect performed when the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is executed differs depending on the content of the hold notice effect.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1), (3) to (6), and (8) of the first embodiment.
(11) For example, when the effects of both the hold notice effect and the erosion effect are performed, the content of the predetermined effect suggested by the hold notice effect is different from the content of the predetermined effect suggested by the erosion effect Therefore, it is difficult to grasp the contents of the predetermined effect, and there is a possibility that the player will be confused. Therefore, for example, when the hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the first notice is executed, the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the first notice is executed. Further, for example, when a hold notice effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the special display mode of the second notice is executed, the erosion effect of the erosion effect contents of the second notice is executed. As described above, the content of the pending announcement effect and the effect content of the erosion effect have a one-to-one relationship. For this reason, even if both the hold notice effect and the erosion effect are executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. As described above, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing confusion of the player.

  (12) For example, the type of the jackpot notice effect (the content of the predetermined effect) suggested when the erosion effect (the specific effect whose execution is started in the first display region) that is started in the execution start region SR13 is executed. ) Is different from the type of the jackpot announcement effect suggested when the erosion effect whose execution is started in the execution start region SR14 (the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display region) is executed. As described above, the content of the predetermined effect that is executed when the special game targeted for the erosion effect is executed differs depending on the display area in which the execution of the erosion effect as the specific effect is started. Of the 25 display areas 25r, a wide range including the first execution start area SR1 and the second execution start area SR2 can be noticed by the player. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint of the player who pays attention to the erosion effect from being concentrated in one place. In this way, by suppressing the viewpoint of the player from being concentrated in one place, attention to other effects executed in the display area other than the display area in which the erosion effect is executed is reduced. Or that the other effect is missed.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
The display regions SRa shown in FIGS. 8B and 9B in the above embodiment may be the same display region or different display regions. Similarly, the display regions SRb shown in FIG. 8C and FIG. 9C may be the same display region or different display regions.

  The display area in which the erosion effect is executed (the display area SR in which the erosion image SG is displayed) does not have to be configured to change every time the execution of the symbol change game is started. For example, until the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is started, the erosion image SG is continuously displayed in the display region SR where the erosion image SG is displayed when the execution of the erosion effect is started. May be configured. At this time, the erosion image SG is continuously displayed in the display area SR where the erosion image SG is displayed when the execution of the erosion effect is started even during the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect. Alternatively, the erosion image SG may be displayed over the entire display area 25r.

  -When the special game targeted for the erosion effect is being executed, the erosion effect may not be executed. That is, the execution of the erosion effect is started when the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect is suspended, and the execution is completed before the execution of the special game is started. You may comprise.

  The jackpot announcement effect may not be executed when the erosion effect is being executed. That is, when the erosion effect is being executed, the execution of the jackpot announcement effect may be restricted. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of jackpot announcement effects, when an erosion effect is being executed, only a specific type of jackpot announcement effect may be executed. That is, when the erosion effect is being executed, the execution of the jackpot announcement effect may be limited.

  After the execution of the hold notice effect is started, the content of the hold notice effect may not be switched. Similarly, the configuration of the erosion effect may not be switched after the execution of the erosion effect is started.

  -You may comprise so that a hold notice effect and an erosion effect may not be performed simultaneously. For example, the display mode of the hold image HG may be changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode after the execution of the erosion effect ends, and the execution of the hold notice effect may be started.

  -The reservation notice effect and the erosion effect may be configured to start at the same execution timing. Further, the execution of the erosion effect may be started after the execution of the hold notice effect is started. In such a configuration, the execution of the hold notice effect and the execution of the erosion effect are started in a stepwise manner, so that the interest can be improved step by step. In addition, after execution of the erosion effect is started, execution of the hold notice effect may be started.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a hold announcement effect (or an erosion effect) for a special game whose execution is already suspended is being executed, a new hold announcement effect (or an erosion effect) is newly executed. It may be regulated so as not to be performed. With such a configuration, the one-to-one relationship between the reservation notice effect and the erosion effect becomes easy to understand, and the player is confused by the execution of the plurality of reservation notice effects and the execution of the plurality of erosion effects. This can be suppressed.

  -A part or all of the display regions that are the execution start regions SR1 to SR3 may be entirely different from other display regions of the execution start regions SR1 to SR3. For example, the display area serving as the first execution start area SR1 may be entirely different from the display area serving as the second execution start area SR2, and may be entirely different from the display area serving as the third execution start area SR3. . In addition, some or all of the display regions serving as the execution start regions SR11 to SR14 may be entirely different from other display regions among the execution start regions SR11 to SR14. For example, while the display region serving as the execution start region SR11 is partially different from the display region serving as the execution start region SR12, the display region serves as both the display region serving as the execution start region SR13 and the display region serving as the execution start region SR14. All may be different.

  The erosion effect may be an effect performed using a light-emitting device such as the decorative lamp 16. For example, when the effect contents of the erosion effect are different, the emission colors may be different. For example, when a hold announcement effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode is executed, the light emitting device may emit blue light. For example, the light emitting device may be arranged near the first starting port 26. Thereby, the association between the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 26, the reservation notice effect, and the erosion effect can be strengthened, and the interest can be effectively improved.

  -The display mode of the hold image HG and the display mode of the running image TG do not need to have a specific effect element in common. For example, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 is started, the execution having a specific effect element different from the hold image HG displayed in the first hold display area HR1 is performed. The middle image TG may be displayed. For example, when the reserved image HG is displayed in the first reserved display area HR1 in the first special display mode, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG is started, the execution display area TR includes The running image TG may be displayed in a second special display mode different from the one special display mode. Along with this, the effect contents of the erosion effect may be switched.

  The display mode of the reserved image HG may be switched to a special display mode that suggests a bigger jackpot expectation degree than the bigger jackpot expected degree suggested by the reserved image HG already displayed in the special display mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the display area where the erosion image SG is displayed changes each time the execution of the special game is started, the display area after the change includes the execution start areas SR1 to SR3 and SR11 to SR14. The same display area may be included. For example, when the execution of the special game is started after the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed, the erosion image SG1 is displayed in the same display region as the second execution start region SR2, and the erosion effect of the first effect content is eroded. An effect may be executed.

  -The content of the predetermined effect suggested in the erosion effect in the third embodiment is, for example, the content of the effect performed when the special game targeted for the erosion effect is being executed. The content may be the content or the content of the audio output from the speaker 17. In addition, in the case where the special mode that indicates that the big hit expectation is high can be controlled, the control of the special mode (the content of the predetermined effect) is performed during the execution of the special game targeted for the erosion effect. May be configured as suggested by

  The running image TG displayed in the execution display area TR may be erased before the execution of the special game ends. For example, the execution image TG displayed in the execution display area TR triggered by the passage of a predetermined time (for example, a time shorter than the fluctuation time of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP1) after the execution of the special game is started. May be configured to be deleted.

  -Although the effect device on which the hold image HG is displayed and the effect device on which the running image TG is displayed are the same effect device (effect display device 25), if the effect device on which any one is displayed is different, You may let it. That is, the effect device that includes a plurality of effect devices and that displays the suspended image HG may be different from the effect device that displays the active image TG.

  -When the hold notice effect is executed, the erosion effect need not always be executed. For example, when the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode, there may be a case where the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed and a case where the erosion effect is not executed.

  -When the erosion effect is executed, the hold notice effect does not always have to be executed. For example, when the erosion effect of the first effect content is executed, there may be a case where the hold image HG is displayed in the first special display mode and a case where the hold image HG is displayed in the normal display mode. .

  -When the hold notice effect is executed, the special game executed before the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is not limited to the hold image HG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. May be configured so that a part or all of the display modes of the reserved images HG corresponding to the special display mode are displayed.

  -The specific effect element does not have to be a color or an image. For example, the specific effect element may be a character, a pattern, or a shape. For example, when the specific effect element is a character, the difference in the specific effect element corresponds to a different character included in the reserved image HG or the active image TG.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to perform a reach effect before determining the loss variation pattern. Then, when the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier variation pattern (in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern) associated with the effect content for ultimately deriving the outlier symbol combination through the reach effect. HP2, HP3) may be determined. On the other hand, if the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines that the outlier variation pattern is associated with the effect content that ultimately derives the outlier symbol combination without the reach effect (in the above embodiment, , The variation pattern HP1) may be determined.

-In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment, the number of out ports is not limited to one, and may be, for example, two or three.
-The above embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (small hit determination). Note that the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be different lotteries, or may be configured to determine the win of the big hit or the small hit in a single lottery (for example, a hit lottery).

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above-described embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (jackpot lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased as compared to the low-probability state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”. In a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, for example, a look-ahead command that can specify a big hit in a low probability state and a look-ahead command that can specify a big hit in a high probability state are separately generated. It may be configured as follows.

  As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to such a high probability state, a specification for controlling to a high probability state until the next big hit game is given, or a specification for controlling to a high probability state until a winning lottery is won (falling machine) There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the game in the high probability state until the symbol change game for a predetermined number of times ends. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state have a specification (V-variable machine) that controls a game ball to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification in which the above-mentioned fall machine and V-variable machine are mixed. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification in which a single round winning port is provided to generate a specific round game. In addition, the V-change machine has a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a special winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification that causes a round game. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V-variable transformer of any specification. A pachinko gaming machine having a low base state, a high base state, a low probability state, and a high probability state as gaming states is configured to be controlled to one of the following four gaming states. Is also good. The four gaming states are a gaming state that is a low base state and a low probability state, a gaming state that is a low base state and a high probability state, a gaming state that is a high base state and a low probability state, and a high state. A gaming state that is a base state and a high probability state is conceivable.

  -The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine using a first special symbol and a second special symbol. At this time, the first special symbol change game using the first special symbol (first special game) and the second special symbol change game using the second special symbol (second special game) are simultaneously executed. May be configured. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be configured not to be executed at the same time. In this case, one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed prior to the other. At this time, the first special game may be executed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, and the second special game may be executed when the ball enters the second starting port 27. .

  As described above, when embodied in a gaming machine using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a reserved image corresponding to the first special game before execution and a reserved image corresponding to the second special game before execution. And may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a distinguished manner. In this case, it may be configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the first special game and a hold notice effect for the second special game. In addition, you may comprise so that only one special game of a 1st special game and a 2nd special game may be performed, and a reservation notice effect may be performed. For example, a special game executed upon entering the first starting port 26 is referred to as a first special game, and a special game executed upon entering the second starting port 27 is referred to as a second special game. In this case, when the game is in the high base state, a hold announcement effect for the second special game may be executed. At this time, when the low base state is set, the hold announcement effect for the first special game may be executed.

  Further, an erosion effect for the first special game and an erosion effect for the second special game may be configured to be executable. In addition, an erosion effect may be executed only for one special game of the first special game and the second special game. For example, a special game executed upon entering the first starting port 26 is referred to as a first special game, and a special game executed upon entering the second starting port 27 is referred to as a second special game. In this case, the erosion effect for the second special game may be executed when the base game is in the high base state. At this time, when the low base state is set, the erosion effect for the first special game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
-The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols among special symbols and effect symbols. In this case, for example, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute a special game.

  In the above embodiment, the sub board 41 is used as a sub general control board, and the light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp 16 separately from the sub board 41, the voice control board for controlling the speaker 17 specially, and the effect display device 25 are used. A display control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub general control board and a board for controlling other effects.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) An in-progress announcement effect control means for controlling the execution of the in-progress announcement effect for the symbol variation game being executed, wherein the contents of the in-progress announcement effect include a first execution content and a second When the specific effect of the first content is executed, an advance notice effect of the first execution content is executed, while the specific effect of the second content is executed. Executes the specific effect of the second execution content.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 16 ... Decoration lamp, 17 ... Speaker, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st starting port, 27 ... 2nd starting port, 29 ... Big winning port, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b: Main control ROM, 40c: Main control RAM, 41: Sub board, 41a: Sub control CPU, 41b: Sub control ROM, 41c: Sub control RAM.

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In the gaming machine where the execution of the specific effect for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is started,
Display means having a display area;
Comprising a specific effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect,
Execution of the specific effect is started by the display means,
In the specific effect, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game that was the target of the specific effect is suggested,
The big hit expectation suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started in the first display area of the display means is different from the big hit expectation suggested by the specific effect whose execution is started in the second display area of the display means. ,
The specific effect is continuously executed from when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is suspended to when the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is executed. ,
After the execution of the specific effect is started in the first display area, the specific effect is executed in the third display area when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. ,
After the execution of the specific effect is started in the second display area, the specific effect is executed in the third display area when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. And
The third display area includes:
A larger display area than the first display area, Ri large display area der than the second display area,
A gaming machine, which is an entire display area of the display means . In a gaming machine in which the execution of a specific effect targeting the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is started, and then the predetermined effect is executed when the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is being executed. ,
Display means having a display area;
Comprising a specific effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect,
Execution of the specific effect is started by the display means,
The content of the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect started in the first display area of the display means is the predetermined effect suggested by the specific effect started in the second display area of the display means. Some or all of the content is different,
The specific effect is continuously executed from when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is suspended to when the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is executed. ,
After the execution of the specific effect is started in the first display area, the specific effect is executed in the third display area when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. ,
After the execution of the specific effect is started in the second display area, the specific effect is executed in the third display area when the execution of the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is started. And
Said third display area, a larger display area than the first display area, Ri large display area der than the second display area,
A gaming machine, which is an entire display area of the display means . With a pending announcement effect control means for controlling the execution of a pending announcement effect for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the timing at which the execution of the hold announcement effect is started and the timing at which the execution of the specific effect is started are the same.

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