JP6648072B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a task is presented to a player, and when the presented task is achieved, a special effect is performed to improve interest in the game. I have. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a task is presented to a player, and when the presented task is achieved, a big hit can be specified.

JP 2009-268732 A

However, in recent years, it has been expected that the entertainment for presenting the task will be improved to further enhance the interest of the player.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes an operation unit capable of performing a predetermined operation, a mode control unit that controls an effect mode, an effect execution unit that executes an effect, and a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification , The effect mode includes a plurality of effect modes for presenting a task, and a special effect is performed according to the achievement status of the task.The mode control unit performs the operation during an operation reception period. When a selection operation by means is accepted, control for changing the effect mode is configured to be possible, and the notifying means notifies the achievement status of the task in the current effect mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. On the other hand, it does not report the achievement status of the task in the effect mode different from the current effect mode, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and during the operation acceptance period, Out mode, and the gist of the notifiable der Rukoto the achievement of the challenges in another production mode from the current production mode.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board typically. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The schematic diagram which shows an example of an effect mode. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of a 1st mode selection effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of a 2nd mode selection effect. The flowchart which shows the achievement determination processing of a mission effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of a blessing effect. (A) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of the first achievement suggestion effect in the second embodiment, and (c) and (d) are second diagrams in the second embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution mode of an achievement suggestion effect. (A) and (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a change in the display mode of the second mode selection effect accompanying the shift to the back mode in the third embodiment, and (b) and (d) are diagrams showing the third mode. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a change in a lottery table accompanying a shift to a back mode in the embodiment. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the change of the mission according to the achievement situation in 4th Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. For example, the frame 11 may be configured to include an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility such as a game arcade, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on the front side of which a game ball flows down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA performs an effect of emitting, blinking, and turning off a light-emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect). For example, the decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP performs, as one of the effects, an effect of outputting voice such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can view the information.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of an internal lottery (a big hit lottery described later).

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. When the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. For symbols, “determination stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a state that is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can acquire many prize balls.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special held number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of an internal lottery (an ordinary winning lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated to “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display section 13e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal hit game is provided after the end of the normal game.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times of the ordinary game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of pending ordinary games is referred to as “normal suspended number”. Note that the display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH performs, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). The effect display device EH corresponds to effect executing means for executing an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first start winning port 15 as a start port that is open in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second start winning port 16 as a start port opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the second starting winning opening 16, a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the second starting winning opening 16, And a normally variable member 17 that can be operated. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, but may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the ordinary variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. Therefore, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 18 that is open in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the special winning opening 18 and in a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the special winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening 18, but may be in a state that it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a predetermined hitting game (big hit game in the present embodiment).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in a game area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 21. For example, the out port 21 is open to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls fired into the game area YBa, those that have not entered any of the winning ports 15, 16, and 18 are discharged from the out port 21 to the outside of the machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a button-type effect button BT as operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game. The operation means capable of performing the predetermined operation may be a lever type or a touch sensor type, and the predetermined display device may function as a touch panel type operation means.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) differs in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of game balls into the second start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because the start condition of the second special game is more likely to be satisfied. The high ball entry rate state is a so-called “electric support state”. The low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state may be states in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of game balls fired, is different. For example, the low ball entry rate state may be a low base state, and the high ball entry rate state may be a high base state.

  For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol in which a probability of winning in a normal winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in a low ball entry rate state.

  The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hitting game is controlled to be larger than that in the low ball entry rate state, and the one time of the ordinary variable member 17 in the ordinary winning game is performed. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the opening time of the control is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

  The high ball entry rate 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 average variation time of the special game shorter than in the low ball entry rate state. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high ball entry rate state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. The average variation time of the special game can be obtained by dividing the accumulated time of the variation time in the unit number of special games by the unit number, assuming that the unit number of special games has been executed.

  In the following description, the high ball entry rate state may be referred to as a “time saving state” or abbreviated as “hour saving time”. In addition, a gaming state that is in a low probability state and is not in a time saving state is indicated as “low probability time saving (normal state)”, and a gaming state in a high probability state and in a time saving state is called “high probability time saving”. May be shown. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the game is in a low-probability state and is a time-saving state (with a low probability of saving time), and a gaming state in which the game is in a high-probability state and is not a time-saving state (high-precision time saving) None).

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 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. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined. In addition, the type of the big hit may be one type or a plurality of types.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, the round game for opening the special winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In each round game, a round effect is performed.

  In the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol (the type of the jackpot), the game state after the end of the jackpot game is determined to be highly accurate.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as an effect symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is a design for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by effect display (scroll display) of the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The rendering game is executed in connection 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. In the effect game, an effect symbol combination according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit effect symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the winning symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the rendering symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Also, in the special game, when a loss symbol is derived, in the rendering game, a loss effect symbol combination is derived. For example, the effect design combination of the loss is an effect design combination in which at least a part of the effect design is different from the effect design of the other rows, such as “778” or “787”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop and display. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, such as a fluctuation display. In the following description, when a special game and an effect game executed in connection with the special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “fluctuating game”.

  In an effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. The reach is such that 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 (second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the effect symbols in column (2) 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 action of the effect design are different. As will be described in detail later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the effect symbol change display may be executed.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to a result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 40 and the main control board 30 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 40 in one direction. The sub-control board 40 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 30b stores, in addition to a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like, a fluctuation pattern described later.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 30c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control board 30 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown), and is configured to generate a hardware random number. The main control board 30 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f) are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 30a and the solenoids SL1 and SL2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2 to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19.

Next, the sub-control board 40 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 40 includes a sub control CPU 40a, a sub control ROM 40b, and a sub control RAM 40c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 40a performs, for example, processing relating to effects as predetermined processing. The sub control ROM 40b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 40b stores display effect data used for a display effect, light-emitting effect data used for a light-emitting effect, and voice effect data used for a sound effect.

  The sub control RAM 40c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control RAM 40c corresponds to a storage unit that stores predetermined information. The sub-control board 40 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 40a. Note that the sub-control board 40 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be able to generate hardware random numbers.

  The sub-control CPU 40a and the effect display device EH are connected. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 40a and the decoration lamp LA are connected. The sub control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 40a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 40a and the effect button BT are connected. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated.

Next, a control configuration of the main control board 30 will be described.
First, the variation pattern will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The change pattern is information that can specify at least the change time of the special game. As will be described later, the effect game accompanying the special game is executed within a variation time period defined in the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game accompanying the special game.

  The variation patterns according to the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, the effect contents for executing the reach effect and finally deriving the big hit symbol combination are defined. In the loss variation pattern, the effect content for executing the reach effect or not performing the reach effect and ultimately deriving the symbol combination of the loss is defined.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has fluctuation patterns P1 to P6. The fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 are outlier fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P4 to P6 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern that can specify an effect content that does not execute the reach effect. The variation patterns P2 and P4 are variation patterns that can specify the effect content for executing the reach effect R1. For example, the reach effect R1 is executed on the effect display device EH by displaying an image imitating a tornado.

  The variation patterns P3 and P5 are variation patterns that can specify the effect content for executing the reach effect R2. For example, the reach effect R2 is executed in a mode in which an image simulating a flame is displayed on the effect display device EH. The variation pattern P6 is a variation pattern that can specify the effect content for executing the reach effect R3. For example, the reach effect R3 is executed by the effect display device EH by displaying an image simulating the sea. As described above, the reach effects R1 to R3 are executed in mutually different modes. Therefore, according to the reach effects R1 to R3, the player can specify which reach effect is being executed from each display mode.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 40 in a command output process executed as an interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start winning sensor SE1. (Step S101). When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines that the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (step S102).

  If the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it (step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S104). For example, the random numbers are a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  When no game ball has entered the first starting winning opening 15 (step S101: NO), when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), and the process of step S104 is ended. In this case, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process in step S105. In the processing of step S105, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start winning sensor SE2. If a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c (4 in this embodiment). ) Is determined (step S106).

  If the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it (step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. The holding condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 in a state where the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a prefetch command) relating to the second special game for which the hold condition has been satisfied in the current special symbol input process, and sets the control command in the output buffer (step S109). In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command includes, as the content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, a first look-ahead command capable of specifying whether or not the second special game is a big hit. In the following description, a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game for which the hold condition is satisfied will be a big hit is referred to as a big hit pre-read command. In the following description, a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied does not become a big hit (becomes a miss) is referred to as a miss look-ahead command.

  In the processing of step S109, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the processing of step S108 is a value that will win a jackpot in a jackpot lottery described later (hereinafter, referred to as a jackpot value). Then, when the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S108 is the jackpot value, the main control CPU 30a generates a jackpot prefetch command. When the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S108 is a value that does not win a jackpot in a jackpot lottery to be described later (hereinafter, referred to as an outlier), the main control CPU 30a generates a miss-read ahead command.

  In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command specifies, as the content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, which of the variation patterns P1 to P6 is the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a possible second look-ahead command. The main control CPU 30a determines which variation pattern the value of the variation pattern random number acquired in the process of step S108 wins in the variation pattern determination lottery described later, and can specify the result of the determination. The second prefetch command is generated as described above.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the prefetch command may include a third prefetch command capable of specifying the second special hold number when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a may acquire the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and generate a third prefetch command so that the acquired second special reservation number can be specified. The first to third prefetch commands may be one command instead of different commands. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command is equivalent to suspension information on the suspended variable game. In the present embodiment, the function as the information generating means is realized by the main control CPU 30a executing the processing of step S109.

  When the game ball has not entered the second starting winning opening 16 (step S105: NO), when the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), and the process of step S109 is completed. If so, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when a big hit game is not being played and is not in a special game, but makes a negative determination when it is in a big hit game or a special game. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than 0. When the second special reserve number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number is larger than 0. When the first special reservation number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. When the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are both 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 30a controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can recognize the second special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery as to whether or not the jackpot is won by using the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether a value obtained by adding the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When a big hit is won in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special big hit symbol using a big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines any one of the variation patterns P4 to P6. In the big hit variation process, the variation pattern P6 is less likely to be determined than the variation pattern P4 and the variation pattern P5.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P4 when the value of the variation pattern random number is the first value, determines the variation pattern P5 when the value is the second value, and determines the variation pattern P5 when the value is the third value. Determines the variation pattern P6. Accordingly, in the special symbol input process (step S109), the main control CPU 30a determines which of the first to third values the value of the obtained variation pattern random number has, and determines which variation pattern is won. Can be determined. The same applies to the deviation change processing described below.

  When the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery (when it is determined that the big hit has occurred), the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a loss symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3. For example, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 when the value of the variation pattern random number is the fourth value, determines the variation pattern P2 when the value is the fifth value, and determines the variation pattern P2 when the value is the sixth value. Determines the variation pattern P3.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same processing as when starting the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the first special reserved number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery. When the big hit variation process is finished or the loss variation process is finished, the main control CPU 30a finishes the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a variable game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined by the big hit variation process and the loss variation process in the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) capable of specifying the start of the special game and the determined variation pattern in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b so as to start the special game by starting the variable display of the predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures a variation time defined in the determined variation pattern. The main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. In addition, when the fluctuation time set in the determined fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the big hit game to be given based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of giving the specified type of jackpot game.

  First, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified jackpot game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the special winning opening 18. When the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the round game of the upper limit number of times determined as the big hit game ends. Also, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in an output buffer. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, a description will be given game state process.
The game state process is a process for controlling a game state. In the game state processing, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special game of a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game, or the special game of a predetermined number of operations. Until the jackpot game is given until then, the game state is controlled to the game state with high accuracy and time. If the jackpot game has not been given before the special game having the predetermined number of operations has been completed, the main control CPU 30a executes the game state without a low probability of time reduction with the execution (end) of the special game of the number of operations. To control. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state during the big hit game without low probability time saving. Note that the number of times of operation may be different between the high probability state and the time saving state.

Next, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 20 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of ordinary reservations by adding one. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The holding condition of the base game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the base holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a normal random number used for a normal lottery. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the base game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. When the game balls do not pass through the gate 20, when the number of ordinary reserves is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the ordinary game is stored, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a 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 30a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the ordinary game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the ordinary suspension number is larger than 0. When the number of ordinary reservations is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the ordinary game.

  When starting the base game, the main control CPU 30a updates the base reserve number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game. The main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit is won, using the normal hit random number specified from the obtained random number information. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol by a lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the normal winning is not won in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal out-of-design. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation time of the base game by a lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start a normal game by starting a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures the determined fluctuation time. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary symbol display unit 13e so as to derive the determined ordinary symbol after the determined fluctuation time has elapsed.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hitting game process is a process for giving a normal hitting game after the end of the normal hitting normal game. In the normal winning game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the normal winning game based on the normal winning symbol (that is, the type of the normal winning) determined in the normal symbol starting process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal solenoid SL1 using the specified normal hit game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the second start winning opening 16.

Next, a control configuration of the sub control board 40 will be described.
Various processes executed by the sub control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the jackpot effect process will be described.

  The jackpot effect process is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a jackpot effect). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to execute the opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a round effect. Here, in the present embodiment, when special information is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c, the sub-control CPU 40a causes a special effect (blessing effect) to be executed as a round effect. On the other hand, when the special information is not stored, the sub-control CPU 40a causes a normal effect different from the special effect to be executed as a round effect. As will be described in detail later, the special information is information that can specify that the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the rendering game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. In the effect game process, upon input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 40a selects an effect pattern (effect contents) of the effect game based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command.

  When the special control command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a determines an effect symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 40a determines the effect symbol combination of the big hit when the special hit big hit symbol can be specified. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a lost effect symbol combination when a special symbol can be specified.

  Here, the sub-control CPU 40a determines that a reach effect combination including reach has been established when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the present effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied by determining the fluctuation patterns P2 to P6 including the execution of the reach effect in the effect contents. In addition, as the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the fluctuation pattern including the execution of the reach effect is determined in the effect contents, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and the fact that the reach effect lottery is won may be determined. The sub-control CPU 40a, when not performing the reach effect in the present effect game, determines an outgoing effect symbol combination that does not include the reach.

  When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to start the fluctuation display of the effect symbols in each column. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed according to the selected effect pattern during the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern.

  When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 40a temporarily stops and displays the determined effect symbol combination and, when the game end command is input, causes the effect symbol combination to be definitely stopped and displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a may determine and stop the effect symbol combination when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment provides, as one of the effects, a preliminary effect (a so-called look-ahead effect) that can specify the degree of expectation in which the fluctuating game that is a big hit is included in the pending fluctuating game. It is configured to be executable.

  When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a performs a predetermined lottery in accordance with the content of the fluctuating game that can be specified from the input pre-read command, and executes a pre-effect for the fluctuating game corresponding to the input pre-read command. Is determined. When the execution of the advance effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 40a executes the advance effect over at least a part of the period from the input of the pre-read command to the start of the variable game targeted for the advance effect. Thus, the effect display device EH is controlled. For example, the preliminary effect may be executed in a mode in which a predetermined image is displayed each time the effect game is started, or in a mode in which a suspended image to be displayed is changed corresponding to a suspended variable game.

Next, a description will be given of a characteristic effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a mission effect as one of the effects. The mission effect is configured to include presenting a predetermined mission (task) to a player and executing a special effect according to the achievement status of the presented mission.

  In the mission effect of the present embodiment, a plurality of missions are presented, and when all of the presented plurality of missions are achieved, a blessing effect to congratulate the player is executed as the special effect. . As described above, the special effect according to the present embodiment is executed as a round effect. That is, in the present embodiment, a situation where all of the plurality of presented missions have been achieved is defined as a "predetermined achievement situation" required for the player to execute a special effect. The mission presented in the mission effect, the event to be generated to achieve the mission, and the details of the blessing effect will be described later.

  Further, the mission effect of the present embodiment is a period from the time when the jackpot game is given in the game state without the low probability of time reduction to the end of the game state with the high probability of time reduction along with the execution of the game in which the number of times of operation varies. This is performed over a period from the so-called “initial hit” to “end of the extended holiday”. That is, the mission effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of variable games and a plurality of jackpot games. The details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the presentation of the mission in the mission effect is presented in relation to the effect mode in the gaming state with high accuracy and time. Here, a plurality of effect modes prepared for the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A to 7C, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of effect modes. The plurality of effect modes include a normal mode MA1, a high-accuracy mode MB1, a high-accuracy mode MB2, and a high-accuracy mode MB3. In each effect mode, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device EH as information that can specify the current effect mode. For example, the image that can specify the current effect mode is an image such as a background, a character string, and a character. The normal mode MA1 is an effect mode in which a stay can be made when there is no low accuracy time reduction, and the high accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 are effect modes in which an stay can be made when there is high accuracy time reduction.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of missions are defined for each of the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 among the plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 correspond to a plurality of effect modes for presenting a task. One mission m1 is defined in the high-accuracy mode MB1. In the mission m1, the mission is achieved when an event occurs in which two big hit games are given in the high-accuracy mode MB1 without shifting to another effect mode. In the high-accuracy mode MB2, two missions m2 and m3 are defined. The mission m2 is achieved by the occurrence of a big hit event in an effect game including the reach effect R1 in the high-accuracy mode MB2. The mission m3 is achieved by the occurrence of a big hit event in an effect game including the reach effect R2 in the high-accuracy mode MB2. One mission m4 is defined in the high-accuracy mode MB3. The mission m4 is achieved by the occurrence of a big hit event in an effect game including the reach effect R3 in the high-accuracy mode MB3.

  As described above, different missions are defined for the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation pattern P6 is less likely to be determined than the variation patterns P4 and P5. That is, the reach effect R3 has a lower appearance rate than the reach effects R1 and R2. Therefore, the mission m4 defined in the high-accuracy mode MB3 is more difficult to achieve than any of the missions m2 and m3 defined in the high-accuracy mode MB2. In the present embodiment, in the high-accuracy mode MB2, all the missions in the high-accuracy mode MB2 cannot be achieved unless the jackpot is at least twice, whereas in the high-accuracy mode MB3, one big hit is required. All missions in the high-accuracy mode MB3 can be achieved. Therefore, from such a viewpoint, it can be said that the high-accuracy mode MB2 has a higher difficulty in achieving all missions than the high-accuracy mode MB3.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, during control to the high-accuracy mode MB1, the effect display device EH displays the mode image MH1 as information that can specify that the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected. Further, during the control in the high-accuracy mode MB1, the effect display device EH displays a mission image k1 imitating a character string of, for example, "hit twice" as information that can specify the mission m1. The mission image k1 of the present embodiment is also information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m1. That is, the mission image k1 includes a mission image k1A that can specify that the achievement status of “big hit game awarded times = 0” while the mission m1 is unachieved, and a “big hit game” while the mission m1 is unachieved. And the mission image k1B that can specify that the achievement status is “the number of times of application = 1”. Further, the mission image k1 includes a mission image k1C that can specify that the achievement status of “the number of wins of the jackpot game = 2” has been achieved for the mission m1.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, during control to the high-accuracy mode MB2, the effect display device EH displays the mode image MH2 as information that can specify that the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected. Further, during the control in the high-accuracy mode MB2, the effect display device EH displays a mission image k2 imitating, for example, a character string of “Reach R1” as information that can specify the mission m2. The mission image k2 of the present embodiment is also information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m2. That is, the mission image k2 includes a mission image k2A that can specify that the mission m2 has not been completed and a mission image k2B that can specify that the mission m2 has been completed. Further, during the control to the high-accuracy mode MB2, the effect display device EH displays a mission image k3 imitating, for example, a character string of “Reach R2” as information that can specify the mission m3. The mission image k3 of the present embodiment is also information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m3. That is, the mission image k3 includes a mission image k3A that can specify that the mission m3 has not been achieved and a mission image k3B that can specify that the mission m3 has been completed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), during control to the high-accuracy mode MB3, the effect display device EH displays the mode image MH3 as information that can specify that the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected. Further, during the control in the high-accuracy mode MB3, the effect display device EH displays a mission image k4 imitating a character string of, for example, “Reach R3” as information that can specify the mission m4. The mission image k4 of the present embodiment is also information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m4. That is, the mission image k4 includes a mission image k4A that can specify that the mission m4 has not been completed and a mission image k4B that can specify that the mission m4 has been completed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a mode selection effect for causing the effect mode in the gaming state with high accuracy and time to be selected from among a plurality of effect modes as one of effects. I have. The mode selection effects of the present embodiment include a first mode selection effect that is executed during the execution of an effect game in a gaming state with a high probability of reducing time, and a second mode selection effect that is executed during a big hit game. .

First, the first mode selection effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, during the first operation receiving period in which the selection operation of the effect mode is received as the first mode selection effect, the effect display device EH changes the effect mode by operating the effect button BT. For example, an image imitating an arrow (hereinafter, referred to as an arrow image Y1) is displayed as the information that can specify that it is possible. In the present embodiment, the first operation reception period is set from the start of the effect game to the elapse of a predetermined period. For example, the predetermined period may be a period until a timing at which a reach can be formed, or may be a period until an effect game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, while the high-accuracy mode MB1 is selected, the effect display device EH displays the mode image MH1 and the mission image k1. Note that, as the mission image k1, an image according to the achievement status of the mission m1 at that time is displayed. When the effect button BT is operated during the first operation acceptance period in the high-accuracy mode MB1, the selected effect mode is switched from the high-accuracy mode MB1 to the high-accuracy mode MB2. Accordingly, the mode image MH2, the mission image k2, and the mission image k3 are displayed on the effect display device EH. Note that, as the mission images k2 and k3, images corresponding to the respective achievement statuses of the missions m2 and m3 at that time are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the effect button BT is operated during the first operation reception period in the high-accuracy mode MB2, the effect mode being selected is switched from the high-accuracy mode MB2 to the high-accuracy mode MB3. While selecting the high-accuracy mode MB3, the effect display device EH displays the mode image MH3 and the mission image k4. As the mission image k4, an image corresponding to the achievement status of the mission m4 at that time is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the effect button BT is operated during the first operation acceptance period in the high-accuracy mode MB3, the selection is made so that the high-accuracy mode MB3 loops to the high-accuracy mode MB1. The production mode switches. As described above, in the first mode selection effect of the present embodiment, during the operation accepting period, the effect mode with high accuracy and short time can be selected by the selection operation using the effect button BT. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the first operation reception period, the effect mode can be switched regardless of whether the mission in the effect mode being selected has been achieved.

  As described above, during the execution of the effect game (first mode selection effect), the effect display device EH displays the mission specified for the effect mode being selected and the mission image capable of specifying the achievement status of the mission. On the other hand, a mission image relating to another effect mode not being selected is not displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the achievement status of the mission in the current production mode is reported, but the achievement status of the mission in the production mode different from the current production mode is not reported. It has become. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect game is being executed. In the following description, as in the execution of an effect game in a gaming state with a high probability of shortening, a mission image in the effect mode being selected is displayed, and a mission image in the effect mode not selected is not displayed. This is simply referred to as “mode unit display screen”.

Next, the second mode selection effect will be described.
The second mode selection effect is executed in a specific period during the big hit game. For example, the specific period may be a period during which a specific round game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the second operation acceptance period for accepting the selection operation of the effect mode as the second mode selection effect is set from the start to the end of the specific round game.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, in the effect display device EH, the effect mode image S1 that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB1 and the highly accurate An effect mode image S2 that can specify the mode MB2 and an effect mode image S3 that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB3 are displayed. Each of the effect mode images S1 to S3 includes a mode image portion MO, a mission image portion K, and a background image portion BG.

  The mode image MO1 is displayed on the mode image portion MO of the effect mode image S1 as information that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB1. In the mission image section K of the effect mode image S1, a mission image K1 capable of specifying the same content as the above-described mission image k1 is displayed. The mission images K1A to K1C are information that can specify the same contents as the above-described mission images k1A to k1C, respectively.

  The mode image MO2 is displayed in the mode image portion MO of the effect mode image S2 as information that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB2. In the mission image section K of the effect mode image S2, mission images K2 and K3 capable of specifying the same contents as the above-described mission images k2 and k3 are displayed. The mission images k2A and k2B are information that can specify the same contents as the mission images K2A and K2B, respectively. The mission images K3A and K3B are information that can specify the same contents as the above-described mission images k3A and k3B, respectively.

  In the mode image portion MO of the effect mode image S3, a mode image MO3 is displayed as information that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB3. In the mission image section K of the effect mode image S2, a mission image K4 capable of specifying the same content as the above-described mission image k4 is displayed. The mission images K4A and K4B are information that can specify the same contents as the above-described mission images k4A and k4B, respectively.

  One of the background image BG1 and the background image BG2 is displayed in the background image portion BG of the effect mode images S1 to S3. The background image BG1 is information that can specify that an effect mode corresponding to the effect mode image in which the background image BG1 is displayed is being selected. The background image BG2 is information that can specify that the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode image in which the background image BG2 is displayed is not being selected.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, while the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected, the background image BG1 is displayed in the background image portion BG of the effect mode image S1, and the effect mode images S2 and S3 are displayed on the effect display device EH. The background image BG2 is displayed in the background image section BG. When the effect button BT is operated during the second operation acceptance period while the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected, the effect mode being selected is switched from the high-accuracy mode MB1 to the high-accuracy mode MB2. Accordingly, in the effect display device EH, the background image BG1 is displayed on the background image portion BG of the effect mode image S2, and the background image BG2 is displayed on the background image portion BG of the effect mode images S1 and S3. .

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the production button BT is operated during the second operation receiving period while the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected, the production mode being selected from the high-accuracy mode MB2 to the high-accuracy mode MB3 is changed. Switch. Accordingly, in the effect display device EH, the background image BG1 is displayed on the background image portion BG of the effect mode image S3, and the background image BG2 is displayed on the background image portions BG of the effect mode images S1 and S2. .

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the high accuracy mode MB3 is selected and the effect button BT is operated in the second operation acceptance period, the selection is made so as to loop from the high accuracy mode MB3 to the high accuracy mode MB1. The middle production mode switches. As described above, in the second mode selection effect of the present embodiment, during the second operation reception period, the effect mode when there is a high accuracy time reduction after the end of the big hit game can be selected by the selection operation using the effect button BT. It is.

  As described above, during the execution of the specific round game (second mode selection effect), the effect display device EH displays the mission specified in the effect mode being selected and the mission image capable of specifying the achievement status of the mission. In addition to the above, a mission image relating to another effect mode not being selected is also displayed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can notify the achievement state of the mission in the current effect mode and the effect mode different from the current effect mode during the second operation reception period. In the following description, a screen that displays all mission images in the selected production mode and a non-selected production mode, such as during the execution of a specific round game, is simply referred to as an “all mode display screen”. ". As described above, the effect display device EH of the present embodiment is configured to be able to notify the achievement status of the mission, and corresponds to a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification.

Next, the mode selection effect processing will be described.
First, the first mode selection effect processing will be described. The first mode selection effect process is a process for executing a first mode selection effect.

  The sub-control CPU 40a starts the first operation accepting period when the game start command is input when there is a highly accurate working hours. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the arrow image Y1 during the first operation reception period. The sub-control CPU 40a updates the mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c when an operation signal of the effect button BT is input during the first operation reception period. The mode information is information that can specify the effect mode being selected. In the following description, storing information capable of specifying a predetermined effect mode in the sub-control RAM 40c as mode information may be simply referred to as “selecting a predetermined mode”.

  During the first operation accepting period, the sub-control CPU 40a receives a high-precision mode MB1, a high-precision mode MB2, a high-precision mode MB3, a high-precision mode MB1,. The mode information is updated so that the effect mode being selected can be switched. The sub-control CPU 40a can switch the effect mode during the first operation reception period regardless of whether the mission in the effect mode being selected has been completed.

  When the mode information is updated, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a mode image indicating an effect mode that can be specified from the updated mode information. Further, when the mode information is updated, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a mission image that can specify the achievement status of the mission in the effect mode that can be specified from the updated mode information. The sub-control CPU 40a is configured to refer to the achievement information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c so as to individually specify the achievement status of the missions m1 to m4 at that time. The process for updating the achievement information will be described later. The sub-control CPU 40a ends the first operation acceptance period when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the effect game.

Next, the second mode selection effect process will be described. The second mode selection effect process is a process for executing a second mode selection effect.
When a round command capable of specifying the start of a specific round game is input, the sub-control CPU 40a displays the effect mode images S1 to S3, and controls the effect display device EH so as to display the all mode display screen. Further, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a mission image capable of specifying the achievement status of the missions m1 to m4 at that time. The sub-control CPU 40a can individually specify the achievement status of the missions m1 to m4 by referring to the achievement information. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a starts the second operation acceptance period. The sub-control CPU 40a updates the mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c when the operation signal of the effect button BT is input during the second operation reception period.

  During the second operation receiving period, the sub-control CPU 40a, every time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, such as a high-precision mode MB1, a high-precision mode MB2, a high-precision mode MB3, a high-precision mode MB1,. The mode information is updated so that the effect mode being selected can be switched. At the start of the second mode selection effect, the effect mode to be initially selected may be fixedly set to any of the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3, and is selected at the time when the current big hit game is generated. May be set to the effect mode. The sub-control CPU 40a can switch the effect mode during the second operation reception period regardless of whether the mission in the effect mode being selected has been completed.

  When the mode information is updated, the sub-control CPU 40a adds the background image BG1 to the background image portion BG of the effect mode image corresponding to the effect mode that can be specified from the updated mode information among the effect mode images S1 to S3. Is displayed so that the effect display device EH is displayed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 40a adds the background image BG2 to the background image portion BG of the effect mode image corresponding to the effect mode different from the effect mode identifiable from the updated mode information among the effect mode images S1 to S3. Is displayed so that the effect display device EH is displayed.

  As described above, when the sub-control CPU 40a receives the selection operation using the effect button BT during the first operation receiving period or the second operation receiving period, the sub-control CPU 40a is configured to be able to perform the control for changing the effect mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a corresponds to a mode control unit that controls the effect mode. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a of the present embodiment can perform control to change the effect mode when a selection operation using the effect button BT is received during each operation reception period even if the mission in the current effect mode is not achieved. It is configured.

Next, the mission effect achievement determination processing will be described.
The achievement determination process is a process for managing the achievement status of the missions m1 to m4 by updating the above-described achievement information. In the present embodiment, the achievement determination process is executed when a game end command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c to determine which effect mode is selected (Step S201). When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is selected (indicated by a route A in the figure), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not the present effect game is a big hit based on the special symbol command (step S202). . If it is not a big hit (step S202: NO), the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  If it is a big hit (step S202: YES), the sub control CPU 40a updates the value of the first achievement information stored in the sub control RAM 40c to update the achievement status of the mission m1 (step S203). The first achievement information is information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m1. For example, when the value of the first achievement information is 0, it may be possible to specify that, in the mission m1 requesting two big hits, the number of times of giving the big hit game = 0 (mission not achieved). For example, when the value of the first achievement information is 1, it is possible to specify that the number of grants is 1 (achieved up to the first stage), and when the value of the first achievement information is 2 or more, the grant is performed. It is preferable that it is possible to specify that the number of times = 2 (already achieved up to the second stage). In the present embodiment, reaching the second stage in the achievement status of the mission m1 is synonymous with achieving the mission m1. Next, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the achievement status of the updated mission m1 (step S204). After that, the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is selected (indicated by a path B in the figure), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether the current effect game is a hit of the reach effect R1 based on the special symbol command and the game start command. It is determined whether or not it is (step S205). If it is a big hit of the reach effect R1 (step S205: YES), the sub control CPU 40a updates the value of the second achievement information stored in the sub control RAM 40c to update the achievement status of the mission m2 (step S206). . The second achievement information is information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m2. For example, when the value of the second achievement information is 0, it can be specified that the mission m2 has not been achieved, and when the value of the second achievement information is 1 or more, it is determined that the mission m2 has been achieved. It should be identifiable. Next, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the achievement status of the updated mission m2 (step S207). After that, the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  If it is not the hit of the reach effect R1 (step S205: NO), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current effect game is the hit of the reach effect R2 based on the special symbol command and the game start command (step S205). Step S208). When it is not the big hit of the reach effect R2 (step S208: NO), the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  On the other hand, if it is a big hit of the reach effect R2 (step S208: YES), the sub control CPU 40a updates the value of the third achievement information stored in the sub control RAM 40c to update the achievement status of the mission m3. (Step S209). The third achievement information is information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m3. For example, when the value of the third achievement information is 0, it can be specified that the mission m3 has not been achieved, and when the value of the third achievement information is 1 or more, it is determined that the mission m3 has been achieved. It should be identifiable. Next, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the achievement status of the updated mission m3 (step S210). After that, the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  When the high-accuracy mode MB3 is selected (indicated by a route C in the figure), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current effect game is the reach effect R3 based on the special symbol command and the game start command. Is determined (step S211). When the reach effect is not R3 (step S211: NO), the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214. On the other hand, if the reach effect is R3 (step S211: YES), the sub control CPU 40a adds 1 to the value of the fourth achievement information stored in the sub control RAM 40c to update the achievement status of the mission m4 ( Step S212). The fourth achievement information is information that can specify the achievement status of the mission m4. For example, when the value of the fourth achievement information is 0, it is possible to specify that the mission m4 has not been achieved, and when the value of the fourth achievement information is 1 or more, it is determined that the mission m4 has been achieved. It should be identifiable. Next, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the updated achievement status of the mission m4 (step S213). After that, the sub control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S214.

  In the processing of step S214, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special effect (blessing effect) is satisfied (step S214). That is, in the process of step S214, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the first to fourth achievement information and determines whether all of the missions m1 to m4 have been achieved. In steps S203, S206, S209, and S212, the sub-control CPU 40a may be configured not to update the achievement information when the corresponding mission has already been achieved.

  When the execution condition of the special effect (blessing effect) is satisfied (step S214: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a stores, in the sub-control RAM 40c, special information that can specify that the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied. Let it. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special effect (blessing effect) is not satisfied (step S214: NO), and when the process of step S215 ends, the sub-control CPU 40a ends the achievement determination process.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the mission effect will be described.
FIGS. 10A to 10D show a situation in which a blessing effect is executed as a special effect. In the following description, as a premise, the missions m2 to m4 in the high-accuracy mode MB2 and MB3 have all been achieved, and the mission m1 in the high-accuracy mode MB1 is “the number of times the jackpot game is given = 1”. It is assumed that progress has been made to the first stage.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the effect display device EH starts to change the display of the effect symbols. In the effect display device EH, a mode image MH3 is displayed. By visually recognizing the mode image MH3, the player can recognize that the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected. Further, on the effect display device EH, a mission image k4B is displayed. The player who has visually recognized the mission image k4B can recognize that the mission m4 has been achieved. However, in this situation, the mission images k1 to k3 corresponding to the missions m1 to m3 in the other effect modes are not displayed. Therefore, during the selection of the high-accuracy mode MB3, the player cannot recognize the achievement status of the mission in the high-accuracy modes MB1 and MB2 from the display contents on the effect display device EH. Further, on the effect display device EH, an arrow image Y1 is displayed. By visually recognizing the arrow image Y1, the player can recognize that the first operation is being accepted, that is, the effect mode can be changed by the selection operation using the effect button BT.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the effect button BT is operated during the first operation reception period, the effect mode is changed from the high-accuracy mode MB3 to the high-accuracy mode MB1. In the effect display device EH, the mode image MH1 is displayed. By visually recognizing the mode image MH1, the player can recognize that the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected. Further, on the effect display device EH, a mission image k1B is displayed. The player who has visually recognized the mission image k1B can recognize that the mission m1 has been completed up to the first stage, that is, the remaining number of the big hit games is one more until the mission m1 is achieved. Further, on the effect display device EH, an arrow image Y1 is displayed. By visually recognizing the arrow image Y1, the player can recognize that the first operation accepting period is in progress.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the effect game, it is assumed that the effect symbol combination of the big hit is derived and the mission m1 has been achieved to the second stage. In this case, the mission image k1C is displayed on the effect display device EH. The player who has visually recognized the mission image k1C can recognize that the mission m1 has been completed. In this case, all the missions m1 to m4 have been completed, and the execution condition of the special effect (blessing effect) is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 10D, during the execution of the round game in the subsequent big hit game, the effect display device EH executes the blessing effect by displaying the blessing image C1. The player who visually recognizes the blessing effect has an improved interest due to the sense of accomplishment that all the missions presented in the mission effect have been achieved. In the present embodiment, the special effect (blessing effect) is executed when all the missions in the plurality of effect modes have been achieved. That is, a special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the plurality of effect modes.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, in the second mode selection effect during the jackpot game, the effect mode images S1 to S3 are displayed, so that the mission related to the selected effect mode is displayed. Not only images but also mission images in the unselected effect mode are displayed. Therefore, in the second mode selection effect during the big hit game, the player can grasp the achievement status of all missions from the display contents of the effect display device EH. As described above, in the first mode selection effect during the effect game, the player can only grasp the achievement status of the mission in the effect mode being selected from the display contents of the effect display device EH.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, there are a plurality of effect modes (high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3) for presenting a mission, and a special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission. In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be changed by a selection operation using the effect button BT. For this reason, the player can change the effect mode while considering the achievement status of the mission. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (1-2) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode even if the mission in the current effect mode has not been achieved. For this reason, the player can change the effect mode when it is difficult to achieve the mission in the current effect mode. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (1-3) According to the present embodiment, the notification of the achievement status of the mission allows the achievement status of the mission to be accurately grasped, and then the effect mode can be changed by a selection operation using the effect button BT. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (1-4) According to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as during an effect game in the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3, only the achievement status of the mission in the current effect mode is grasped, and the mission You can focus your attention on achieving On the other hand, during the second operation acceptance period in the second mode selection production, not only the current production mode but also the achievement status of the mission in another production mode can be notified. It is possible to cause the user to select an effect mode by making a judgment. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (1-5) According to the present embodiment, the effect mode includes an effect mode for presenting a plurality of missions, such as the high-accuracy mode MB2. For this reason, in the effect mode in which a plurality of missions are presented, the user can be interested in whether or not each of the plurality of missions is achieved. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (1-6) According to the present embodiment, missions having different achievement difficulties are presented in the high-accuracy mode MB2 and the high-accuracy mode MB3. Therefore, different playability can be provided in the high-accuracy mode MB2 and the high-accuracy mode MB3. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (1-7) According to the present embodiment, a special effect (blessing effect) is executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the plurality of effect modes. For this reason, it is possible for a player who intends to execute a special effect to actively change the effect mode. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured to be able to execute an achievement suggestion effect as one of the effects. The achievement suggestion effect is an effect indicating that the mission is achieved if the effect mode is different from the current effect mode. The achievement suggestion effect includes a first achievement suggestion effect executed during execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 (during execution of the first mode selection effect) and a second mode selection effect in the big hit game. There is a second achievement suggestion effect to be executed.

  First, the first achievement suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 11A shows the image display unit GH when the first achievement suggestion effect is not being executed, and FIG. 11B shows when the first achievement suggestion effect is being executed. The image display section GH of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a mode unit display screen is displayed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the effect game with a high accuracy time reduction. The first achievement suggestion effect is a suggestion image on the effect display device EH as information that can specify that an event to be generated for accomplishing a mission in a non-selected effect mode can be generated in a pending fluctuation game. This is executed in a mode in which any one of KS1 to KS4 is displayed. The suggestion image KS1, like an image imitating a character string of “Reach R1?”, Is information that can specify that the reach effect R1 is executed in the pending effect game and that a big hit occurs. The suggestion image KS2 is information that can specify that the reach effect R2 is executed in the pending effect game and a big hit is achieved. The suggestion image KS3 is information that can specify that the reach effect R3 is executed in the effect game on hold and a big hit is achieved. The suggestion image KS4 is information that can specify that a big hit will occur in the pending production game, regardless of the production content of the production game.

  In addition, the first achievement suggestion effect is an arrow different from the arrow image Y1 on the effect display device EH as information that can specify that an event to be generated for accomplishing the mission in the non-selected effect mode can be generated. This is executed in a manner of displaying the image Y2. Like the arrow image Y1, the arrow image Y2 is information that can specify that the effect mode can be changed by operating the effect button BT.

  Next, the second achievement suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 11C shows the image display unit GH when the second achievement suggestion effect is not being executed, and FIG. 11D shows when the second achievement suggestion effect is being executed. The image display section GH of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, during execution of a specific round game, the effect display device EH displays an all-mode display screen. The second achievement suggestion effect is, for example, an image simulating an arrow (hereinafter referred to as an arrow) as information that can specify an effect mode in which a mission can be achieved when the pending change game is executed on the effect display device EH. (Indicated as an image Y3). Further, the second achievement suggestion effect is executed in the effect display device EH by displaying the background image BG3 as information that can specify the effect mode in which the mission can be achieved when the pending fluctuation game is executed. Is done. The background image BG3 is displayed in the background image portion BG of the effect mode image corresponding to the effect mode in which the mission can be achieved when the suspended fluctuation game is executed among the effect mode images S1 to S3. In this embodiment, when the effect mode in which the mission can be achieved is being selected, the normal background image BG3 is displayed. When the effect mode in which the mission can be achieved is not selected, the normal background image BG3 is displayed. A different special first background image BG3 may be displayed.

Next, the effect setting processing will be described.
The effect setting process is a process performed when a prefetch command is input, and is a process for determining whether to execute the first achievement suggestion effect and the second achievement suggestion effect. In the effect setting process, the sub-control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not the suspended fluctuating game will be a big hit based on the first prefetch command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a, based on the second look-ahead command, renders an effect in which the held fluctuating game does not execute the reach effect, an effect to execute the reach effect R1, an effect to execute the reach effect R2, and a reach effect. It is determined in advance which of the effect contents to execute R3. Further, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the first to fourth achievement information and determines whether or not the missions m1 to m4 have been achieved, respectively. Further, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c to determine which effect mode is selected.

  The secondary control CPU 40a determines that the mission m1 is achievable in the pending fluctuating game when the mission m1 has not been achieved and is determined in advance to be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a stores the first advance information in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify that the mission m1 can be achieved in the suspended fluctuation game in the high-accuracy mode MB1. The secondary control CPU 40a determines that the mission m2 is achievable in the pending fluctuating game when the mission m2 has not been achieved and it is determined in advance that a big hit will occur after reaching the reach effect R1. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a stores the second advance information in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify that the mission m2 can be achieved in the pending fluctuation game in the high-accuracy mode MB2.

  The secondary control CPU 40a determines that the mission m3 is achievable in the fluctuating game on hold when the mission m3 has not been achieved and the jackpot has been determined in advance to be a big hit through the reach effect R2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a stores the third preliminary information in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify that the mission m3 can be achieved in the pending fluctuation game in the high-accuracy mode MB2. The secondary control CPU 40a determines that the mission m4 is achievable in the pending fluctuating game when the mission m4 has not been achieved and the jackpot has been determined in advance to be a big hit through the reach effect R3. In this case, the sub-control CPU 40a stores the fourth advance information in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify that the mission m4 can be achieved in the pending fluctuation game in the high-accuracy mode MB3.

Next, the achievement suggestion effect process will be described.
First, the first achievement suggestion effect process will be described. The first achievement suggestion effect process is a process for executing the first achievement suggestion effect.

  The first achievement suggestion effect process is performed when the first mode selection effect (first operation acceptance period) starts. In the first achievement suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the mode information and determines which effect mode is being selected. When none of the first to fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a does not display any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4 and displays the arrow image Y1 even when any of the effect modes is being selected. To control the effect display device EH.

  When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected and the second advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS1 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected and the third advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS2 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected and the fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the suggestion image KS3 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected and the first advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the suggestion image KS4 and the arrow image Y1. When the high-accuracy mode MB1 is being selected and the first advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a does not display any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4 and displays the arrow image Y1. The effect display device EH may be controlled.

  When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected and the second advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS1 and the arrow image Y1. When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected and the third advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS2 and the arrow image Y1. When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected and the second advance information or the third advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a does not display any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4 and displays the arrow image Y1. The effect display device EH may be controlled so as to be displayed. When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected and the fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS3 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB2 is being selected and the first advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS4 and the arrow image Y2.

  When the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected and the second advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS1 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected and the third advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the suggestion image KS2 and the arrow image Y2. When the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected and the fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS3 and the arrow image Y1. When the high-precision mode MB3 is being selected and the fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a does not display any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4 and displays the arrow image Y1. The effect display device EH may be controlled. When the high-accuracy mode MB3 is being selected and the first advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH to display the suggestion image KS4 and the arrow image Y2. The sub-control CPU 40a erases the first to fourth advance information when the variable game determined to be capable of achieving the mission is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the achievement suggestion effect.

Next, the second achievement suggestion effect process will be described.
The second achievement suggestion effect process is a process for executing a second achievement suggestion effect. The second achievement suggestion effect process is performed when the second mode selection effect (second operation acceptance period) starts. In the second achievement suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 40a refers to the mode information and determines which effect mode is being selected.

  When the first prior information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image BG3 and the arrow image Y3 in association with the first effect mode image S1. When the second advance information or the third advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a causes the effect display device EH to display the background image BG3 and the arrow image Y3 in association with the second effect mode image S2. Control. When the fourth advance information is stored, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image BG3 and the arrow image Y3 in association with the third effect mode image S3. The effect display device EH is controlled so that any one of the background images BG1 and BG2 is displayed for the effect mode image in which the corresponding prior information is not stored. The sub-control CPU 40a erases the first to fourth advance information when the variable game determined to be capable of achieving the mission is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the achievement suggestion effect.

  As described above, when the sub-control CPU 40a determines that the mission is achievable if it is in a different production mode from the current production mode, the sub-control CPU 40a executes the performance suggestion production as a production that prompts a change in the production mode. Is configured to be possible. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not the mission can be achieved if the effect mode is different from the present effect mode based on the prefetch command. If the sub-control CPU 40a determines in advance that the mission is achievable if it is a different production mode from the current production mode, the sub-control CPU 40a changes the production mode at a timing earlier than the timing at which the mission becomes achievable. Is controlled to execute an achievement suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a executes the achievement suggestion effect process to make a predetermined determination, and implements a function as an effect control device that controls the effect execution device based on the determination. .

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11B, during execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3, the arrow image Y2 may be displayed together with any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4. When the player visually recognizes any of the suggestion images KS1 to KS4, the player recognizes that the mission corresponding to the suggestion image can be achieved in the fluctuating game being held if the effect mode is different from the current effect mode. it can. In addition, the player visually recognizes the arrow image Y2 and can strongly recognize that the first operation is being accepted, that is, the effect mode can be changed by the selection operation using the effect button BT.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, during execution of a specific round game (second mode change effect), the effect display device EH displays a background image BG3 and an arrow image Y3. By visually recognizing the background image BG3 and the arrow image Y3, the player can recognize the effect mode in which the mission can be achieved in the pending fluctuating game if selected.

  Then, if the player changes the production mode before the timing at which the mission is achievable according to the suggestion contents of the first achievement suggestion effect and the second achievement suggestion effect, the player achieves the mission in the effect mode. Can be. That is, the player can easily execute the special effect by changing the effect mode according to the first achievement suggestion effect and the second achievement suggestion effect.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described above.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, the effect mode can be changed by the selection operation using the effect button BT. In addition, if the effect mode is different from the current effect mode, the mission is performed. If achievable, an achievement suggestion effect may be performed. For this reason, the player can not only change the production mode while taking into account the achievement status of the mission, but can also easily accomplish the mission in another production mode by following the achievement suggestion production. Therefore, a player who expects to execute a special effect (blessing effect) can enjoy the process until the special effect is executed. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2-2) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode even if the mission in the current effect mode has not been achieved. For this reason, the player can change the production mode according to the achievement suggestion production even when the mission in the current production mode has not been achieved. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (2-3) According to the present embodiment, when it is determined in advance that the mission is achievable in a rendering mode different from the current rendering mode based on the prefetch command, the mission is achievable. At a timing before the certain timing, an effect for prompting a change of the effect mode may be executed. Therefore, the player's expectation can be continuously increased until the timing at which the mission is achieved.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12D, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a mission m5 is defined in the high-accuracy mode MB1 in addition to the mission m1. The mission m5 is achieved when a big hit event occurs in an effect game including a specific notice effect. The effect display device EH displays a mission image (for example, the mission image K5A) that can specify the achievement status of the mission m5 during the execution of the second mode selection effect and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB1. .

  Here, the announcement effect is an effect for specifying the degree of expectation to be a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit expectation) in the effect game in which the notice effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notice effects include a first notice effect that is the specific notice effect and a second notice effect that is not the specific notice effect. For example, the first announcement effect is an effect that displays an image imitating the sun on the effect display device EH (hereinafter, may be referred to as a solar effect). For example, the second announcement effect is an effect that displays an image imitating the moon on the effect display device EH (hereinafter, may be referred to as a moon effect). In the present embodiment, “the event that is a big hit in the effect game including the first notice effect (specific notice effect)” corresponds to the specific event. Also, the mission m5 of the plurality of missions corresponds to a specific task achieved by the occurrence of a specific event. The specific event may be an event that does not include a big hit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 in the first embodiment are set to the front mode, a back mode having the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 is prepared separately from the front mode. Have been. During the selection of the back mode, the effect display device EH displays, for example, a changed image W1 imitating the character “back” as information that can specify that the back mode is being selected. Further, while the table mode is selected, the effect display device EH does not display the changed image W1. Therefore, when the changed image W1 is displayed, the player can recognize that the back mode is being selected (the front mode is not selected). When the change image W1 is not displayed, the player can recognize that the front mode is being selected (the back mode is not selected).

  When the effect button BT is operated in the first mode (for example, single press) during the second operation reception period, the sub-control CPU 40a switches between the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 without switching between the front mode and the back mode. Execute the process. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated in the second mode (for example, long press) during the second operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 40a switches between the front mode and the back mode without switching between the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3. Execute the process of switching between modes. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 40a updates the specific mode information stored in the sub-control RAM 40c as information that can specify whether or not the back mode is being selected. In the present embodiment, the specific mode information corresponds to one piece of information on the task. The sub-control RAM 40c functions as a storage unit that stores predetermined information, and the sub-control CPU 40a functions as an information control unit that controls the content stored in the information storage unit. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the changed image W1 during the control in the back mode. The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the changed image W1 during the control in the table mode.

  In the present embodiment, the front mode and the back mode are different in the probability (hereinafter, referred to as an appearance rate) of the first notice effect (sun effect) from among a plurality of kinds of notice effects. In the effect game in the back mode, the probability that the first announcement effect appears is set higher than the probability that the first announcement effect appears in the effect game in the front mode. For example, if the sub-control CPU 40a can specify that the current production game will be a big hit based on the special symbol command and the game start command, the sub-control CPU 40a executes a preliminary lottery using a predetermined random number and determines whether or not to perform the preliminary production. I do. When deciding to execute the notice effect while selecting the table mode, the sub-control CPU 40a determines one of the first notice effect (sun effect) and the second notice effect (month effect) with a half probability. can do. When the back mode is selected, when determining the execution of the notice effect, the sub-control CPU 40a determines the first notice effect (sun effect) with a probability of 3/4, and the second notice with a probability of 1/4. Production (month production) can be determined.

  As described above, the mission m5 is accomplished when a big hit event occurs in the effect game including the first notice effect. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the difficulty of achieving the mission m5 is changed by switching between the front mode and the back mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a of the present embodiment changes the occurrence frequency of the specific event by changing the specific mode information, and the degree of difficulty in executing the special effect (blessing effect) is changed by the change in the occurrence frequency of the specific event. Can be changed.

  A mission m1 is defined in the high-accuracy mode MB1 in the front mode, and the mission m1 is a mission that requires two big hits in the high-accuracy mode MB1. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy mode MB1 in the reverse mode, a mission m1a is defined instead of the mission m1, and the mission m1a is a mission that requests one big hit in the high-accuracy mode MB1. For this reason, the mission m1a in the back mode has a lower difficulty level than the mission m1 in the front mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a changes the mission by changing the specific mode information, and the difficulty of executing the special effect can be changed by the change of the mission. In the effect display device EH, during the execution of the second mode selection effect, and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB1, a mission image (for example, the number of times the big hit game is given = 0 times, which indicates the achievement state of the mission m1a). Mission image K1a).

  In the high-accuracy mode MB2 in the front mode, missions m2 and m3 are defined. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy mode MB2 in the back mode, the mission m2 is defined, but the mission m3 is not defined. That is, in the high-accuracy mode MB2 in the back mode, a part of the mission m3 is deleted (reduced) and the number of presented missions is smaller than in the high-accuracy mode MB2 in the front mode. As a result, the difficulty in achieving the mission in the high-accuracy mode MB2 is lower in the back mode than in the front mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 40a changes the number of missions by changing the specific mode information, and the difficulty of executing the special effect can be changed by changing the number of missions. As described above, the sub control CPU 40a changes the specific mode information among the information stored in the sub control RAM 40c based on the establishment of the specific condition, and executes the special effect when the specific mode information is changed. The difficulty level to be changed can be changed. In the present embodiment, the specific condition is satisfied by selecting the back mode.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the above embodiment.
(3-1) According to the present embodiment, the degree of difficulty in executing a special effect (blessing effect) can be changed. For this reason, it is possible to change the process until the special effect is executed. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (3-2) According to the present embodiment, the mission may change. Then, as the mission changes, the difficulty of executing the special effect can be changed. For this reason, when the mission changes, it is possible to easily attract attention as to whether the changed mission is achieved. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (3-3) According to the present embodiment, the number of missions may change. Then, by changing the number of missions, the degree of difficulty in executing the special effect can be changed. For this reason, not only individual missions but also the number of missions can be made interesting. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (3-4) According to the present embodiment, the occurrence frequency of the specific event (the first announcement effect) necessary for achieving the mission m5 may change. Then, by changing the occurrence frequency of the specific event, the difficulty level for executing the special effect can be changed. For this reason, it can be further interested in whether or not a specific event occurs. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, a high-accuracy mode MB4 is provided as an effect mode that can be stayed when there is a high-accuracy time reduction in addition to or instead of the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 in the above-described embodiment. Have been. In the fourth embodiment, a special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the high-accuracy mode MB4.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D, in the high-accuracy mode MB4, the mission m6 of the first system, the mission m7 of the second system, the mission m8 of the third system, and the mission m9 of the fourth system are set. , A total of four missions are defined. One or a plurality of missions are classified into the missions m6 to m9 of each system, and one mission from each system is presented, for a total of four missions. Note that FIG. 13 illustrates an example of the effect mode image S4 that can specify the high-accuracy mode MB4.

  The mission m6 of the first system is classified into three missions m6a to m6c. In each of the missions m6a to m6c, in the high-accuracy mode MB4, a mission in which a total of n jackpot games are provided by a jackpot that does not pass through the reach effects R1 and R2 occurs, thereby achieving the mission. In the mission m6a, the number of times of the jackpot game is set to 5 times, in the mission m6b, the number of times of the jackpot game is set to 4 times, and in the mission m6c, the number of times of the jackpot game is set. Three times are defined as n. In the effect display device EH, during the execution of the second mode selection effect and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB4, a predetermined mission image is used as information that can specify the mission m6 of the first system and its achievement status. (For example, mission images K6A, K6a, K6α, etc.) are displayed. That is, the missions m6a to m6c are missions whose achievement status progresses over n stages.

  In the mission m7 of the second system, one mission m7a is classified. The mission m7a is achieved, for example, by occurrence of an event in which the first notice effect (sun effect) is executed a total of ten times. That is, the mission m7a is a mission whose achievement progresses in ten stages. In the effect display device EH, during the execution of the second mode selection effect and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB4, a predetermined mission image is used as information that can specify the mission m7 of the second system and its achievement status. (For example, mission images K7A, K7B, etc.) are displayed.

  In the mission m8 of the third system, one mission m8a is classified. The mission m8a is achieved when a big hit event occurs in the effect game including the reach effect R1. In the effect display device EH, during the execution of the second mode selection effect, and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB4, the mission m8 of the third system and the predetermined mission image ( For example, mission images K8A and K8B) are displayed.

  In the mission m9 of the fourth system, one mission m9a is classified. The mission m9a is achieved by the occurrence of a big hit event in an effect game including the reach effect R2. In the effect display device EH, during the execution of the second mode selection effect, and during the execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB4, a predetermined mission image ( For example, mission images K9A, K9B) are displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the achievement status of the mission in one of the missions m6 to m9 of each system progresses, the mission of the system in which the achievement status has progressed, or another mission different from this. The difficulty level of missions of the system can be changed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can change the difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system and the mission m7 of the second system. The details will be described below.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, first change information is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c as information for changing the degree of difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system. For example, a mission m6a is defined as a mission when the value of the first change information is 0, and a mission m6b is defined as a mission when the value of the first change information is 1 A mission m6c is defined as a mission when the value of the change information is 2 or more. As described above, among the missions m6 of the first system, the number of times of giving the jackpot game required by the player decreases in the order of the mission m6a, the mission m6b, and the mission m6c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first change information varies in the range of 0 to 2 and the difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system in the order of the values 0, 1, and 2. It gradually decreases.

  The sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined mission image during execution of the second mode selection effect and during execution of the effect game in the high-accuracy mode MB4. Specifically, when the value of the first update information is 0, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the mission m6a and a mission image that can specify the achievement status. When the value of the first update information is 1, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the mission m6b and a mission image that can specify the achievement status. When the value of the first update information is 2 or more, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the mission m6c and a mission image that can specify the achievement status. In addition, during the execution of the second mode selection effect and the effect game in the high-precision mode MB4, the sub-control CPU 40a displays the missions m7 to m9 of each system and a mission image capable of specifying the achievement status. Next, the effect display device EH is controlled.

  When any of the third system mission m8 and the fourth system mission m9 is achieved, the sub-control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first change information and updates it. Note that the initial value of the first change information is 0. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, each time the mission m8 of the third system and the mission m9 of the fourth system are achieved, the mission m6 of the first system is changed to a mission with a lower difficulty level. It has become. In the present embodiment, the missions m8 and m9 of each system correspond to the first task, the mission m6 of the first system corresponds to the second task, and the first change information corresponds to information on the second task. . The sub-control CPU 40a can change the first change information in accordance with the achievement status of the missions m8 and m9 of each system. When the first change information is changed, the sub-control CPU 40a performs the change of the first system mission m6. The difficulty of achievement can be changed.

  In the present embodiment, when only one of the missions m8 and m9 of each system has been completed, the first change information = 1, and the difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system is reduced by one stage. Becomes Further, when both of the missions m8 and m9 of each system have been completed, the first change information = 2, and the difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system is reduced in two stages. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 40a can change the first update information according to the number of missions that have been completed, and when the first update information is changed, the difficulty of achieving the task can be changed. is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second change information is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c as information for changing the difficulty level of the second mission m7. In this embodiment, the appearance rate of the first announcement effect (sun effect) is higher when the value of the second change information is 1 than when the value of the second change information is 0. When the sub-control CPU 40a decides to execute the notice effect, the first notice has a higher probability when the value of the second change information is 1 than when the value of the second change information is 0. It is good to decide the execution of the production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the second change information fluctuates in the range of 0 and 1, and the difficulty of achieving the mission m7 of the second system decreases in the order of the values of 0 and 1. .

  In the present embodiment, among the missions, the mission m9 (mission m9a) of the fourth system is a task that is achieved by occurrence of a specific event. In the present embodiment, the specific event is that the first announcement effect is executed during the execution of the effect game. The sub-control CPU 40a changes the frequency of occurrence of the specific event by changing the second change information according to the achievement status of the mission, and causes a special effect (blessing effect) to be executed based on the change in the frequency of occurrence of the specific event. Difficulty can be changed. The second change information corresponds to information on the task.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the mission effect will be described.
FIGS. 13A to 13D show a situation in which the achievement difficulty of the mission changes according to the achievement status of the predetermined mission. On the effect display device EH, an effect mode image S4 indicating the high-accuracy mode MB4 is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in the effect display device EH, in the high-accuracy mode MB4, the mission m8a is achieved in response to the jackpot game being given via the reach effect R1. In this case, the mission image K6A corresponding to the mission m6a changes to the mission image K6a corresponding to the mission m6b. The player can recognize from the situation that the mission m6 of the first system has been changed to the mission image K6a that the achievement difficulty of the mission presented as the mission m6 of the first system has decreased by one stage.

  As shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, in the effect display device EH, in the high-accuracy mode MB4, the mission m9a is achieved in response to the jackpot game being given via the reach effect R2. In this case, the mission image K6a corresponding to the mission m6b changes to the mission image K6α corresponding to the mission m6c. That is, for the mission m6 of the first system, the difficulty level of the mission presented as the mission m6 of the first system is further reduced by one stage (two stages in total) from the situation where the mission image K6α is changed. You can recognize that.

  As shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, in the effect display device EH, in the high-accuracy mode MB4, the achievement status of the mission m7a is changed according to the execution of the first notice effect (sun effect). When the first stage achievement status is reached, the appearance rate of the first notice effect is increased. In this case, in the effect display device EH, the mission image K7A capable of specifying that the achievement status of the mission m7 of the second system is in the 0th stage is changed to the mission image K7B capable of specifying that the achievement status is in the first stage. Change. That is, the player can recognize from the situation changed to the mission image K7B that the mission m7a of the second system has progressed by one stage, but the appearance rate of the first notice effect (sun effect) has increased. That is, it is difficult to recognize that the difficulty level of the mission m7a has been reduced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the above embodiment.
(4-1) According to the present embodiment, the achievement difficulty of the mission can be changed according to the achievement status of the mission. For this reason, in the process until the special effect (blessing effect) is executed, the difficulty level of the mission can be changed by changing the achievement status of the mission. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4-2) According to the present embodiment, the difficulty of achieving the mission m6 of the first system can be changed according to the achievement status of the missions m8 and m9 of each system. Therefore, not only the overall achievement status of the mission but also the individual achievement status can be further noticed. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (4-3) According to the present embodiment, the difficulty level of the mission can be changed according to the number of completed missions. For this reason, when one mission is achieved, the difficulty of accomplishing the mission may change even when a predetermined achievement status is not reached. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  (4-4) According to the present embodiment, the frequency of occurrence of the first announcement effect (sun effect) changes according to the achievement status of the mission m7 of the second system. For this reason, it is possible to change the process until the mission m7 of the second system is achieved. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
In the first to third embodiments, the first special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission m1 in the high-accuracy mode MB1, and the second special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the missions m2 and m3 in the high-accuracy mode MB2. May be executed. The first special effect and the second special effect may be executed in a manner of displaying an image imitating a character different from the special effect (blessing effect) in the first to third embodiments. In this alternative example, the high-accuracy mode MB1 corresponds to a first effect mode, and the high-accuracy mode MB2 corresponds to a second effect mode. Further, in this alternative example, the special effect (blessing effect) in the first embodiment corresponds to a third special effect executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Note that the achievement status for executing each special effect may be determined to be achieved up to the final stage of the mission, or may be determined to be progressing to an intermediate stage.

  According to this alternative example, the first special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the high-accuracy mode MB1, and the second special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the mission in the high-accuracy mode MB2. That is, different special effects are executed according to the achievement status of the mission for each effect mode. Therefore, the player can select a special effect to be executed by changing the effect mode. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed. In this alternative example, any of the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB3 can be appropriately selected as the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

  In the third embodiment, the number of missions may be increased by newly adding missions. That is, the degree of difficulty in executing the special effect may increase.

  -In 3rd Embodiment and 4th Embodiment, the frequency of occurrence of a specific event may be reduced. That is, the difficulty of executing the special effect (the difficulty of achieving the mission) may increase.

-In the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the mission may be changed to a mission with a higher difficulty level.
In the fourth embodiment, the missions m6 to m9 of each system may be defined as missions in different effect modes. For example, the mission m8 and m9 of each system may be set in the first effect mode, while the mission m6 of the first system may be set in the second effect mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a can change the first change information according to the achievement status of the missions m6 to m9 of each system in the first effect mode, and when the first change information is changed, It is preferable that the difficulty level of achieving the mission m6 of the first system in the second effect mode can be changed. In this alternative example, the first change information corresponds to information on a task in the second effect mode. According to this alternative example, the difficulty of achieving the mission in the second effect mode changes depending on the achievement status of the mission in the first effect mode. Therefore, regardless of whether the current production mode is the first production mode or the second production mode, the user is interested in the achievement status of the mission in the first production mode and the achievement status of the mission in the second production mode. Can be provided. Therefore, the process until the special effect is performed can be enjoyed.

  -In each embodiment, regarding a case where a plurality of missions are presented in a plurality of rendering modes, a special rendering may be performed according to the number of completed missions. For example, the sub-control CPU 40a executes the first special effect when the number of achievements of the mission has reached the first threshold (for example, 2) in a case where five missions are presented. The effect display device EH may be controlled so as to execute the second special effect when a larger second threshold value (for example, 4) is reached.

  In each embodiment, the types of missions and the number of missions defined in the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB4 are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, one mission may be defined for all of the high-accuracy modes MB1 to MB4, or a plurality of missions may be defined. Some or all of the plurality of missions may be achieved by the occurrence of an event that does not include a jackpot.

  In each embodiment, the mission may be achieved by an event other than the event generated by the main control CPU 30a or the sub control CPU 40a. That is, for a player, there may be a mission that is passively accomplished, or a mission that is actively achieved. For example, when the number of game balls fired reaches a predetermined number, when the number of times of execution of the variable game reaches a predetermined number, when the game time reaches a predetermined time, or when the number of paid out prize balls reaches a predetermined number And when the number of operations of the effect button BT has reached a predetermined number, there may be one that is actively achieved by the player.

  In each embodiment, the mission may be achieved by the occurrence of a single event, a plurality of events, or any one of a plurality of events. Good.

  In each embodiment, there may be only missions that can achieve missions simultaneously in a plurality of effect modes, and conversely, only missions that can accomplish missions only in a single effect mode.

  -In each embodiment, there may be a common mission in a plurality of effect modes. In this case, the frequency of occurrence of the event that achieves the mission may be different for each effect mode.

In each embodiment, the display mode of the information that enables the identification of the mission being presented may be changed as appropriate. For example, an icon image that can specify a mission may be displayed.
In each embodiment, the display mode of the information that enables the achievement status of the mission to be specified may be changed as appropriate. The information that enables the achievement status of the mission to be specified may be displayed separately from the information that allows the mission being presented to be specified.

  In each embodiment, when the mission is achieved or when the progress of the achievement progresses, the effect display device EH may display information that can specify that the achievement status of the mission has changed, and may not display the information. You may.

  In each embodiment, the time at which the mode unit display screen is displayed is not limited to during the execution of the effect game (during the execution of the first mode selection effect), but during the big hit game (during the execution of the second mode selection effect) or Alternatively, the demonstration effect may be performed. Here, the demonstration effect is an effect performed during a period in which neither the fluctuation game nor the big hit game is executed (during a standby state). Similarly, the time when the all mode display screen is displayed is not limited to during the big hit game (during the execution of the second mode selection effect), but during the execution of the effect game (during the execution of the first mode selection effect) or the demonstration effect. May be running.

  In each embodiment, during the execution of the first mode selection effect, the achievement status of the mission in the selected effect mode and the achievement status of the mission in some effect modes of the non-selected effect modes are displayed. You may.

In each embodiment, the transition order of the selected effect mode when the selection operation is performed may be different between the first mode select effect and the second mode select effect.
-In each embodiment, the first mode selection effect may be omitted. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the effect mode only during the big hit game. The effect display device EH may display an all-mode display screen or a mode-unit display screen during execution of the effect game.

  -In each embodiment, the second mode selection effect may be omitted. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the effect mode only during the execution of the effect game. The effect display device EH may display an all-mode display screen or a mode-unit display screen during execution of a specific round game.

  In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a determines that the mission in the currently selected effect mode has already been achieved, even when an operation signal is input from the effect button BT during the first operation accepting period or the second operation accepting period. If not, the effect mode may not be changed.

  -In each embodiment, the execution timing of various processes by the sub-control CPU 40a may be changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 40a may execute the mission achievement determination process triggered by the input of the game start command, and may reflect the result of the determination of the effect contents of the previous effect game in the achievement information.

  -In each embodiment, the special effect is not limited to the execution during the big hit game. For example, the special effect may be a dedicated reach effect during the execution of the effect game, or may be a dedicated high-accuracy mode that can be newly selected in a game state with a high accuracy time.

  -In each embodiment, the presentation mode of the mission may be changed. For example, by displaying an image imitating the character string “???”, it is possible to prevent the conditions necessary for accomplishing the mission from being presented. Also, some missions may not be presented.

In each embodiment, the number of the effect modes that can be selected as the effect mode with the high accuracy time reduction may be two or four or more.
In each embodiment, various effects including the special effect need not be a display effect by the effect display device EH, and may be executed as a light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA, or may be executed as a sound effect by the speaker SP. Is also good. That is, various effects such as a special effect may be executed by combining a plurality of effects that can be arbitrarily selected from a display effect, a light-emitting effect, and a sound effect.

  In each embodiment, after the end of the big hit game, there may be a big hit design (type of big hit) that does not give the high probability state, and a big hit design (type of big hit) that does not give the time reduction state ).

  In each embodiment, the period during which the mission effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as the execution period) is, as in the above-described embodiment, a period in which the game is in a game state with a high accuracy time reduction, and a large hit game (low accuracy time reduction). None) is not limited to include only the period during which is being executed. During the performance period of the mission effect, there are a period in which the game is in a state without a low probability of reduction, a period in a game with a low probability of reduction in time, a period in a state in which the game does not have a high probability of reduction in time, and a game with a high probability It may include a period in a state and a period in which a jackpot game is being executed, and one of these periods or a plurality of periods may be arbitrarily selected.

  In each embodiment, the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) inside the special winning opening 18, that is, the occurrence of the V winning. May be. In addition, the high probability state may end when the winning lottery is won, or may not end until the next big hit game is awarded.

-In each embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with operation means different from the effect button BT as operation means.
In each embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which the executions are suspended, may be executed alternately, or may be executed simultaneously and in parallel.

  In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microprocessor.
In each embodiment, the function of the sub-control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board for exclusively controlling the effect display device EH, a lamp board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board for exclusively controlling the speaker SP. The system may further include a control board for controlling the board group collectively. The sub-control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above embodiment and another example.
(B) The effect mode may include an effect mode for presenting a plurality of tasks.
(B) The effect modes include a first effect mode for presenting a first task and a second effect mode for presenting a second task, and the first task and the second task are difficult to achieve. The degrees should be different.

  (C) A first special effect may be executed according to the achievement state of the task in the first effect mode, and a second special effect may be executed according to the achievement state of the task in the second effect mode.

  (D) A third special effect may be executed according to the achievement status of the task in the first effect mode and the second effect mode.

  BT: effect button, EH: effect display device, LA: decorative lamp, SP: speaker, 30: main control board, 30a: main control CPU, 40: sub control board, 40a: sub control CPU, 40c: sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

Operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation;
Mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Notification means for performing predetermined notification ,
In the effect mode, there are a plurality of effect modes for presenting a task, a special effect is executed according to the achievement status of the task,
The mode control means, when receiving a selection operation by the operation means during an operation reception period, is configured to be capable of controlling to change the effect mode ,
The notifying means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, while notifying the achievement state of the task in the current production mode, not reporting the achievement state of the task in the other production mode different from the current production mode,
A when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the during the operation acceptance period, Ru notifiable der the achievement of problems in different presentation modes of the current effect mode, and the current presentation mode Gaming machine .