JP6666279B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, are capable of recognizing that execution of a fluctuating game is suspended by displaying a pending image indicating a fluctuating game that is pending. . Some gaming machines that display such a reserved image notify the degree of expectation that a hit display result is derived in a fluctuating game shown in the reserved image by changing the display mode of the reserved image. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-9-700

However, in the above-described pachinko gaming machines, it has been desired to further enhance the interest in the game by devising an effect using the reserved image.
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 interest in a game.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine in which a hit game is generated after a hit display result is derived in a variable game, an operable operating means, and an effect control means for performing control for executing an effect. Holding display means for displaying a held image indicating the fluctuating game on hold, wherein the effect is directed to the fluctuating game on hold, and the operation of the operating means is performed as the held image indicating the fluctuating game. A hold operation effect that displays an operation hold image that can specify a change game, and a change game shown in the hold image by displaying a specific hold image as the hold image indicating the change game for the change game that is on hold. and pending change effect for notifying expectation in the game, the target variation running game, specific and effect for instructing operation of the operation means during execution of the change game, there is, before The specific effect is an effect that is performed after the reach state is formed in the fluctuation game, and there are a plurality of types of the operation pending images, and an operation can be specified in the hold operation effect according to the type of the operation pending image. Operation means are different, the hold change effect can be executed in response to an operation of the operation means specified from the hold operation effect, and in the hold operation effect, the hold operation effect is specified from the hold operation effect within an operation validity period. When the operation of the operation means is not performed, the hold change effect is executed in the same manner as when the operation means is operated, triggered by the end of the operation validity period, and When the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times, the operation hold images of different types can be displayed in the plurality of hold operation effects, In the case where the specific effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game targeted for output, in the specific effect, the same operating device as the operating device specified from the last-executed holding operation effect is instructed. There is a special effect for instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the fluctuation game, and the special effect is performed before the reach state is formed in the fluctuation game. An execution effect that is executed, and during the execution of the hold operation effect, the operation effect using the same operation means as the operation unit specified from the hold operation effect, and the execution of the special effect is restricted. Is the gist.

  According to the present invention, interest in a game can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution mode of operation operation before reach. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution mode of the operation effect after reach. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of a reserved image. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a change mode pattern of a reserved image that can be determined based on the fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a change mode pattern of a reserved image. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the change mode pattern of a reserved image. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of an effect. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of an effect. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution mode of an effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to the respective directions as viewed from a player playing a game with a pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when firing a game ball. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light-emitting body (not shown).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button 19 as an operable operation means. The effect button 19 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and can be operated by, for example, a player. Specifically, the effect button 19 of the present embodiment is provided substantially at the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed down. In the present embodiment, the effect button 19 corresponds to a first operation unit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect lever 20 as operable operation means. The effect lever 20 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and can be operated by, for example, a player. Specifically, the effect lever 20 of the present embodiment is provided at the lower left when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and can be pushed inward (to the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 10). In the present embodiment, the effect lever 20 corresponds to a second operation unit. As described above, the effect button 19, which can be pressed downward, and the effect lever 20, which can be pressed backward (to the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 10), are operating means having different operation methods.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an information display panel 11. The information display panel 11 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can view the information display panel 11. On the information display panel 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported. The information display panel 11 includes a first special symbol display section 11a. The first special symbol display section 11a displays a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variation displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display panel 11 includes a second special symbol display section 11b. The second special symbol display section 11b displays a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is varied and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of a jackpot lottery described later.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. "Determining stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 11a and 11b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a loose symbol as a loss display result. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the big hit. When a loss symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and then the big hit special game is given after the big hit special game ends. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit game is generated after the big hit display result is derived in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous to the player because a predetermined winning opening is opened and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 11 includes a first special hold display section 11c. The first special reservation display unit 11c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended, in a recognizable manner, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as a first special pending number. The information display panel 11 includes a second special hold display section 11d. The second special reservation display unit 11d displays the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, in a recognizable manner, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of the second special games on hold is referred to as a second special hold number. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4. The hold condition of the special game in the present embodiment is a condition for holding the execution of the special game, but can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (a so-called start condition).

  The information display panel 11 includes a normal symbol display section 11e. The normal symbol display section 11e displays a normal symbol variable game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally a normal symbol is derived. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived in the ordinary symbol display unit 11e include at least an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When an out-of-ordinary symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the player can recognize the out-of-ordinary outlier.

  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 awarded after the normal hit normal game ends. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12. For example, the effect display device 12 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 12 performs an effect of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 performs, for example, an effect design changing game as a changing game performed using a design for effect different from the special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbol). In the following description, the effect design variation game may be abbreviated as “effect game”. Further, in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a “fluctuation game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering game is performed by vertically displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in the vertical direction.

  The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a display result (combination of effect symbols) is derived according to the display result derived in the special game. When the big hit display result is derived in the special game, the big hit display result is also derived in the effect game. The big hit display result in the effect game is, for example, a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” or “777”. In addition, when the out-of-display result is derived in the special game, the out-of-display result is also derived in the effect game. The loss display result in the effect game is a combination of effect symbols, such as “787” or “556”, in which at least some of the effect symbols in the row are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first start winning opening 13 that is open to the gaming area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The first start winning opening 13 is always open so that a game ball can enter. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be indicated as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, for example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 to the back side of the game board YB. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second start winning opening 14 that opens to the gaming area YBa to the right of the first starting winning opening 13 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 14 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a path (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 14 to the back side of the game board YB. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 14 in the gaming board YB. In the present embodiment, the first variable member 15 operates in an open state in which it is easy for the game balls to enter the second start winning opening 14 and a closed state in which it is difficult for the game balls to enter the second start winning opening 14. It is possible. Note that the closed state may be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 14. That is, the first variable member 15 has an open state in which game balls can enter the second start winning opening 14 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start winning opening 14. It may be operable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 for operating the first variable member 15 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 15 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. For this reason, in the normal winning game, it becomes easy to satisfy the holding condition of the special game. In particular, in the normal winning game of the present embodiment, it becomes easy to satisfy the holding condition of the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 16 that is open to the gaming area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball having entered the special winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 to the back side of the game board YB. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that opens and closes the special winning opening 16 on the gaming board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big winning opening door. In the present embodiment, the second variable member 17 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot easily enter the special winning opening 16. Note that the closed state may be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 16. That is, the second variable member 17 is operable between an open state in which game balls can enter the special winning opening 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the special winning opening 16. You may. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gate 18 on the gaming board YB, above the big winning opening 16, through which game balls can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation”) function. The probability change function is a function capable of giving a probability change state (probability change state) in which the jackpot winning probability is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. The probability change state is a gaming state that is easier for the player to win the jackpot lottery than the non-probability change state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low and is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game and until the next big hit lottery is won.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball entry rate improving function is a function that can provide a ball entry rate improvement state in which the ball entry rate of game balls per unit time to the second starting winning port 14 is improved. Here, the improvement of the ball entry rate means that the ball entry rate per unit time is changed from a low probability to a high probability, and the game ball is entered when no game ball is entered. (Entering the ball). The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state”. In the following description, a state where the ball entry rate improvement state is not provided may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-balling rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state”.

  In addition, in the ball entry rate improving state, the ball entry rate of the game balls per unit time to the second start winning port 14 is improved, and therefore, the prize ball due to the game balls entering the second start port 14. Is easily satisfied. For this reason, in the ball entry rate improved state, the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of game balls fired (the so-called base) is higher than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. Therefore, the ball entry rate improvement state in the present embodiment is a so-called “high base state”. The non-ball-entry rate improving state in the present embodiment is a so-called “low base state”.

  The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is an ordinary symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the ordinary symbol variation game shorter than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. In the second control, in the non-ball-entry rate improving state, the normal symbol hitting lottery is not won in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The hit probability may be changed to a higher probability than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 15 based on the normal symbol winning lottery longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times of opening of the first variable member 15 based on winning in the normal symbol hitting lottery as compared with the non-ball-entry rate improving state, and controlling the normal symbol hitting lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls in which the one opening time of the first variable member 15 based on the winning of the first time is longer than that in the non-ball-entry rate improving state.

  Further, in the ball entry rate improvement state, the special symbol change time reduction control is executed to make the change time (for example, the average change time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Good. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entry rate improvement state is provided from the end of the big hit game to the next time the jackpot lottery is won, or the predetermined number of operations (for example, (100 times) special game as an upper limit. In addition, even if the special game of the number of times of operation is given as an upper limit after the high state of ball entry is provided, the special game of the number of times of operation is executed when the jackpot is won. Terminated before. In the present embodiment, the number of operations is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

  Next, the big hit in the present embodiment 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 the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs, a big hit game of a type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the end of the opening effect, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed. The round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is terminated when a first end condition for a predetermined upper limit number of game balls to win or a second end condition for a predetermined upper limit time to elapse is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  In addition, the jackpot symbol according to the present embodiment is provided with a jackpot pattern in which a jackpot game is provided after the jackpot game is completed until the next jackpot lottery is won. On the other hand, there is a non-probable variable big hit symbol that gives a ball entry rate improvement state with the special game of the number of operations as an upper limit.

Next, effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the reach effect will be described. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in a state where the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) of all the symbol columns in the effect game (a so-called reach state).

  The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production that develops the production contents of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that has a higher degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the running special game, as compared to the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the big hit display result is derived is simply referred to as “big hit expectation”. In the present embodiment, when the big hit display result is derived in the special game, the big hit display result is also derived in the effect game. Therefore, the big hit expectation in the present embodiment can be grasped as a big hit expectation at which the big hit display result is derived in the effect game.

  Next, the pre-reach operation effect will be described. The pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed before the reach state is formed in the effect game. The pre-reach operation effect may be executable only when the reach state is formed in the effect game being executed, or may be executable even when the reach state is not formed. That is, the pre-reach operation effect may be any effect that is executed during a period in which no reach state is formed in the effect game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pre-reach operation effect is a mode in which an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12 before the reach state is formed in the effect game. Done. Then, in the pre-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means instructed to operate in the pre-reach operation effect is performed within a predetermined operation valid period after the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed. As a result of the execution, a notification image notifying the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed is displayed on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period in the pre-reach operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, which is set to a time that ends before the reach state is formed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the pre-reach operation effect according to the present embodiment, a notification image imitating a character string of “chance” triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation effective period. Is displayed on the effect display device 12. As shown in FIG. 3C, in the pre-reach operation effect according to the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3D, in the pre-reach operation effect according to the present embodiment, when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation valid period, the notification imitating the character string of "hot heat" is triggered. The image is displayed on the effect display device 12.

  In the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, a bigger hit occurs when the notification image imitating the character string of “hot” is displayed than when the notification image imitating the character string of “chance” is displayed. High expectations. That is, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed than when the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed. high. In the pre-reach operation effect according to the present embodiment, if the operation of the operation means is not performed within the operation valid period, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed without displaying the notification image. It is hidden. In the following description, a pre-reach operation effect performed in a manner of displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 may be referred to as a first pre-reach operation effect, while an operation of the effect lever 20 is instructed. A pre-reach operation effect performed in a manner of displaying an image may be referred to as a second pre-reach operation effect.

  Next, the post-reach operation effect will be described. The post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed after a reach state is formed in the effect game, and more specifically, an effect executed after the start of the super reach effect. In other words, the post-reach operation effect is an effect that is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game for the fluctuation game being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the post-reach operation effect, after the super reach effect is started in the effect game, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12 at a predetermined timing. Done in an embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 in the post-reach operation effect corresponds to the second operation effect of instructing the operation of the operation means. The image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 in the post-reach operation effect may be the same image as the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 in the pre-reach operation effect. , May be different images.

  Then, in the post-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means for which the operation is instructed in the post-reach operation effect is performed within a predetermined operation valid period after the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed. As a result, one of the big hit image and the missed image is displayed on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the operation validity period in the post-reach operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, which is set to a time that ends before the effect symbols in all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. I have.

  Here, the big hit image is an image indicating that the running variable game is a big hit, and the missed image is an image indicating that the running variable game is a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the big hit image or the missed image in the post-reach operation effect corresponds to an operation result effect that is executed when the operation of the operation unit instructed by the second operation effect is triggered. The big hit image may be the big hit display result in the rendering game itself, or may be an image indicating that the big hit display result is derived in the rendering game. Similarly, the loss image may be the result of the loss display in the effect game itself, or may be an image indicating that the result of the loss display in the effect game is derived. That is, in the post-reach operation effect, at least one of the first result indicating that the hit display result is derived in the running variable game and the second result indicating that the hit display result is not derived in the running variable game. What is necessary is just to be able to display.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C, in the post-reach operation effect according to the present embodiment, the big hit display in the effect game is triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation effective period. The result or the loss display result in the effect game is displayed on the effect display device 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 4 (e) and 4 (f), in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the big hit display in the effect game is triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20 during the operation effective period. The result or the loss display result in the effect game is displayed on the effect display device 12.

  In the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher when the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed than when the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed. In the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, if the operation of the operation means is not performed within the operation valid period, the end of the operation valid period triggers the big hit display result in the effect game or the loss display result in the effect game. Is displayed on the effect display device 12.

  In the following description, the post-reach operation effect performed in a mode in which an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed may be referred to as a first post-reach operation effect, while the operation of the effect lever 20 is instructed. The post-reach operation effect performed in a manner of displaying an image may be referred to as a second post-reach operation effect.

Next, the hold display effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the hold display effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the number of special games on hold. The hold display effect of the present embodiment is executed in a manner of displaying a hold image HG indicating a held special game in a predetermined display area of the effect display device 12. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a hold display unit. In the hold display effect of the present embodiment, for example, the same number of hold images HG as the number of hold first special games are displayed in the display area HR1 for the first special game, and the display for the second special game is performed. In the region HR2, the same number of suspended images HG as the number of suspended second special games are displayed.

  In the hold display effect, the hold images HG corresponding to the special game being held are displayed in order from the left in the display areas HR1 and HR2 of the effect display device 12. For example, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held first is displayed at the leftmost position in the display area HR1, and the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held second. HG is displayed second from the left in the display area HR1. In the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held third is displayed third from the left in the display area HR1, and corresponds to the first special game held fourth. The suspended image HG is displayed fourth from the left in the display area HR1. Similarly, the held images HG corresponding to the held second special game are displayed from the left in the display area HR2 in the order of the older held images.

  Next, the hold change effect will be described. The hold change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold image HG to a display mode indicating the big hit expectation in the fluctuating game shown in the hold image HG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display modes of the hold image HG in the present embodiment include a display mode when the hold change effect is not executed and a display mode when the hold change effect is executed. . Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display mode imitating a white sphere (FIG. 5A) is a display mode of the hold image HG when the hold change effect is not executed. The display mode imitating a green sphere (FIG. 5 (b)) and the display mode imitating a red sphere (FIG. 5 (c)) show the holding image HG when the holding change effect is being executed. It is a display mode. That is, in the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the hold image HG is displayed in the hold mode HG by displaying the hold image HG in a display mode imitating a green or red sphere instead of the display mode imitating a white sphere. The expected degree of big hit in the changing game is shown. In the following description, a display mode imitating a white sphere is referred to as a “white display mode”. Similarly, in the following description, a display mode imitating a green sphere is referred to as a “green display mode”, and a display mode imitating a red sphere is referred to as a “red display mode”.

  In the present embodiment, the green display mode is a display mode indicating that the big hit expectation is higher than the white display mode. In the present embodiment, the red display mode is a display mode indicating that the big hit expectation is higher than the white display mode and the green display mode. In the present embodiment, the reserved image HG displayed in the green display mode and the reserved image HG displayed in the red display mode correspond to specific reserved images.

  Note that, in the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the hold image HG may be displayed in a green or red display mode from the beginning without being displayed in the white display mode. In other words, the hold change effect of the present embodiment corresponds to an effect of displaying a specific hold image as the hold image HG, thereby notifying the big hit expectation in the fluctuating game indicated by the hold image HG.

  The hold change effect of the present embodiment is a change game that is executed before the timing at which the hold image HG that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed, and the change game that is executed before the change game that is shown in the hold image HG that is the target of the hold change effect. It can be executed at the start timing and at the timing when the operation means instructed to operate in the hold operation effect described later is operated.

  In the following description, the timing at which the hold image HG to be the target of the hold change effect is displayed is determined by determining whether the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and the holding condition of the special game is satisfied. Since the timing is established, it may be indicated as "at the time of winning". Further, in the following description, the timing at which the fluctuating game executed before the fluctuating game shown in the pending image HG to be subjected to the pending change effect may be referred to as “at the start of the game”. For example, the timing at which the fluctuating game executed immediately before the fluctuating game shown in the on-hold image HG that is the target of the pending change effect may be indicated as “at the time of starting the immediately preceding game”. Further, the timing at which the operation means for which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect may be indicated as “at the time of operation”.

  Next, the hold operation effect will be described. The hold operation effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold image HG to a display mode instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20. In the present embodiment, the hold image HG in the display mode for instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 corresponds to an operation hold image that can specify the operation of the operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect corresponds to a first operation effect of displaying an operation hold image as a hold image indicating the change game for a hold change game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display mode of the hold image HG in the present embodiment includes a display mode when a hold operation effect is being executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display mode imitating the effect button 19 (FIG. 5D) is the display mode of the hold image HG when the hold operation effect is being executed, and This is a display mode for instructing an operation. The display mode imitating the effect lever 20 (FIG. 5E) is a display mode of the hold image HG when the hold operation effect is being executed, and is a display mode in which the operation of the effect lever 20 is instructed. is there. In the following description, a display mode imitating the effect button 19 is referred to as a “button display mode”. Similarly, in the following description, a display mode imitating the effect lever 20 is referred to as a “lever display mode”. In the present embodiment, the hold image HG displayed in the button display mode corresponds to the first operation hold image. Further, the hold image HG displayed in the lever display mode corresponds to a second operation hold image.

  Then, in the hold operation effect, the operation of the operation means for which the operation has been instructed in the hold operation effect is performed from when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode until the operation validity period elapses. As a result, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed. Note that, in the present embodiment, the operation validity period in the hold operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, and is a time that ends before the effect symbols of all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed in the running fluctuation game. Is set.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode and the effect button 19 is operated, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to a white display mode, a green display mode, The display mode is changed to either the red display mode or the lever display mode. On the other hand, when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode and the effect lever 20 is operated, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to a red display mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the hold change effect triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the hold operation effect.

  As described above, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, the display of the hold image HG displayed when the operation means is operated depends on whether the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode. The modes are different. As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation differs depending on the display mode of the hold image HG. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect is an effect in which, in the hold operation effect, for the fluctuating game indicated by the hold image HG displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode, the jackpot expectation in the fluctuating game is notified. Can also be grasped. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation notified in the hold operation effect is different between the case where the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode and the case where the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode. More specifically, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, it is notified that the big hit expectation degree is higher when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode than when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode. .

  Further, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation unit is not performed within the operation valid period, the end of the operation valid period is used as a trigger to display the hold image HG in the same manner as when the operation unit is operated. The display mode is changed.

  In the following description, while a hold operation effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode may be referred to as a first hold operation effect, a hold operation effect in which the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode may be referred to. It may be indicated as a second hold operation effect.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side of the game board YB. The main control board 30 executes processing related to a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) in accordance with the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a sub-control board 31 on the back side of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes processing related to effects and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 12 (display images such as patterns, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of change patterns are information that can specify the change time of the special game. In addition, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include a variation pattern for a jackpot variation and a variation pattern for a loss variation. The big hit change is a change that is executed when the big hit lottery is won, and is a change in which the big hit symbol is finally determined and stopped in the special game. The loss variation is a variation that is executed when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a variation in which a final symbol is finally fixed and displayed in the special game. In addition, the variation pattern can specify the content of the effect performed accompanying the special game in addition to the variation time of the special game. For example, in an effect game, it is possible to specify whether to execute a reach effect.

  The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a variation pattern that can be determined in the first special game and a variation pattern that can be determined in the second special game. In the following description, a variation pattern that can be determined in the first special game is referred to as a “variation pattern for the first special game”, and a variation pattern that can be determined in the second special game is a “variation pattern for the second special game”. Is shown. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game do not overlap with each other.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the present embodiment includes a variation pattern that can be determined in a non-probable variation state and a non-incidence rate improvement state, a variation pattern that can be determined in a non-probability variation state and an ingression rate improvement state, There is a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the sphere improvement state. In the following description, a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-probable change state and the non-incidence rate improvement state is referred to as a “variation pattern for the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state”. In the following description, a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-probable variation state and the ball-increase rate improving state is referred to as a “variable pattern for the non-probable variation state and the ball-increase rate improving state”. The change pattern that can be determined is referred to as a “change pattern for a probable change state and an improved ball entry rate”. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the non-probable variation state and the non-balling rate improvement state, the variation pattern for the non-probability variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state, and the variation pattern for the probable variation state and the ball entry rate enhancement state Do not overlap with each other.

Hereinafter, among the variation patterns of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for the first special game, which is for the non-probable variation state and the non-ball-entry rate improving state, will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns for the first special game in the present embodiment, for example, the variation patterns HP1 to HP9, which are the variation patterns for the non-probable variation state and the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The variation patterns HP1 to HP5 are variation patterns for outlier variation. The variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern that can specify that a reach effect is not executed in the effect game. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify a normal deviation which is a deviation without performing a reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation patterns HP2 to HP5 are variation patterns that can specify execution of a reach effect in an effect game. The variation pattern HP2 is a variation pattern that can specify a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation patterns HP3 to HP5 are production contents that can specify a super reach production as the production contents of the production game.

  The fluctuation patterns HP6 to HP9 are fluctuation patterns for the big hit fluctuation. The variation patterns HP6 to HP9 are variation patterns that can specify that a reach effect is to be executed in the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern that can specify a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation patterns HP7 to HP9 are variation patterns capable of specifying a super-reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  Further, the variation pattern for the first special game in the present embodiment can specify whether or not the post-reach operation effect can be performed during the execution of the variation game. For example, the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 are variation patterns that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is not executed. The variation patterns HP4 and HP8 are variation patterns that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is to be executed in an effect mode in which an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed. The variation patterns HP5 and HP9 are variation patterns that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is to be executed in an effect mode in which an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed.

  Although not shown, in the present embodiment, among the variation patterns for the first special game, the variation pattern for the non-probable variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state and the variation pattern for the probable variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state are: Are fluctuation patterns that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is not executed. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, any of the variation patterns for the second special game is a variation pattern that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the post-reach operation effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the first special game in the non-probable change state and the non-inclusion rate improving state.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main control board 30, and the main control CPU 30a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 30a is connected to each of the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 30a is connected to each of the display units 11a to 11e. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of each of the display units 11a to 11e. The main control CPU 30a is connected to each of the actuators A1, A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each of the actuators A1, A2.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 is connected to the main control board 30. The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs a process related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an effect control unit that controls the execution of the effect is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a performing the process related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sub-control program, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect on the effect display device 12, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp La, and light-emitting effect data used for executing the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sound effect pattern capable of specifying the sound effect mode (contents) of the speaker Sp.

  The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 31 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-control board 31, and the sub-control CPU 31a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub-control CPU 31 a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-controlling CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 12. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the decoration lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the audio output mode of the speaker Sp.

  The sub-control CPU 31 a is connected to the effect button 19. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated. Thereby, the sub-controlling CPU 31a can determine that the effect button 19 has been operated. The sub-control CPU 31 a is connected to the effect lever 20. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a can determine that the operation of the effect lever 20 has been performed.

  Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.

First, the special symbol input processing will be described. The special symbol input process is a process performed as an interrupt process at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms).
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. (Step S101). When the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 13 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a sets the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c to the upper limit. It is determined whether it is less than (4 in the present embodiment) (step S102). If the first special suspension number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S106.

  On the other hand, when 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 stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number. In this embodiment, the control information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing (output processing).

  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 number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 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. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the first special game whose execution has been suspended before the first special game is started, and prefetches a prefetch command (preliminary command) capable of specifying the result of the preliminary determination. A determination command is generated and set in the output buffer (step S105).

  For example, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether the value of the obtained random number is a value to win a big hit in a big hit lottery performed in a special symbol start process described later. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether the value of the obtained random number is a value that will win a big hit in the non-probable state. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not a jackpot display result is derived in the special game whose execution is suspended. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which variation pattern is to be determined by the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process, which will be described later, in the non-probable variation state. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command indicating the result of the preliminary determination and sets the command in the output buffer.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the value is a value that determines the fluctuation pattern HP1, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command SC1 and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command SC2 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP2, and generates a prefetch command SC3 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP3. And set it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command SC4 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP4, and generates a prefetch command SC5 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP5. To set the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command SC6 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP6, and generates a prefetch command SC7 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP7. To set the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command SC8 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP8, and generates a prefetch command SC9 when determining that the value is a value that determines the variation pattern HP9. To set the output buffer.

  In the present embodiment, when generating the prefetch command, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and can specify the acquired first special reserve number. To generate a look-ahead command. In this way, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment determines whether a big hit occurs in the non-probable change state, which change pattern is determined, and which prefetch command corresponds to the special game to be executed. Can be generated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when the processing in step S105 ends, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the processing in step S106.
In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 14 (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the second start winning port 14 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a sets the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c to the upper limit. It is determined whether it is less than (4 in the present embodiment) (step S107). If the second special reserve number is not less than the upper limit number (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates the number. (Step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second special reserved 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 S109). For example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, 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. When the processing in step S109 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described. The special symbol start process is a process performed as an interrupt process at every predetermined interrupt cycle.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being performed and the special game is not being performed, while the execution condition is being determined when the big hit game is being performed or the special game is being performed. It is determined that the condition is not satisfied. Then, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the acquired second special reservation number is larger than 0 (zero). Is determined. When the second special reserve number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is 0, the first special reservation number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special reservation number is larger than 0. When the first special reservation number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a specification in which the first special game and the second special game are not simultaneously executed, and the second special game is preferentially executed.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1 from the second special reservation number and controls the information display panel 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. Further, at this time, the main control CPU 30a sets a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second special reserved number in the output buffer.

  Next, among the random number information for the second special game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the obtained random number information to determine whether or not to make a big hit. The jackpot determination is equivalent to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot has occurred. For example, the jackpot determination may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether a value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit determination using the big hit determination value corresponding to the current gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the probable change state when the state is the probable change state, and uses the jackpot determination value for the nonprobable change state when the state is the non-probable change state. Make a decision.

  When the jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot process. In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation by performing a fluctuation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number specified from the obtained random number information.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines a losing symbol of the special symbol. The determined losing symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the outlier variation by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  In the variation pattern determination lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines one of a variation pattern that specifies not to execute the reach effect and a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is to be executed, as the change pattern for the outlier change. I do. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by the variation pattern determination lottery. Therefore, the variation pattern determination lottery according to the present embodiment can also be grasped as a reach determination as to whether to execute a reach effect.

  When the first special game is started, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the subtraction of the first special reserved number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the big hit processing or the loss processing as described above specifies a fluctuation pattern and sets a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the effect game in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display panel 11 so as to start the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 so that the special game is started. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. In addition, the main control CPU 30a measures a variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variable time set in the variable pattern elapses. In addition, the main control CPU 30a instructs, when the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the stop of the variation of the effect symbol, and issues an all symbol stop command for deriving the combination of the effect symbol. Set to output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a starts control for giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit process to give a big hit game.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening designation command) for instructing execution of an opening effect in an 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 second actuator A2 to open the special winning opening 16 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 16 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game ends. Further, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as a round designation command) for instructing execution of a round effect in an output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending designation command) for instructing execution of an ending effect in an output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. For example, when the game state is a non-probable change state and a non-ball-entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) that can specify the game state. When the game state is the non-probable change state and the ball entry rate is improved, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) that can specify the game state. In addition, when the game state is a probable change state and the ball entry rate is improved, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state.

  The various kinds of generated control information are output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate is improved, a state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the exemplified control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub control CPU 31a.

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

First, an effect symbol variation process for executing an effect game will be described.
In the effect design variation process, upon input of the special design specification command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of effect designs derived in the effect design variation game based on the special design specified by the special design specification command. When the special symbol big hit symbol is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines the combination of the big hits with the effect symbols. In addition, when the special symbol is specified, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of the outliers for reach when a variation pattern for outlier variation specifying execution of the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, a combination of out-of-reach for reach is a combination of effect designs in which the effect design in the specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) is the same, and the effect design in the other columns (for example, the middle line) is different. It is. In addition, when a variation pattern for out-of-bounds variation specifying that a reach effect is not to be executed is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a usually determines a combination of out-of-bounds for out-of-bounds. In the present embodiment, the combination of the outliers for the normal outing is a combination of the effect designs in which the effect designs in all rows are different.

  Further, upon input of the variation pattern designation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. For example, when the variation pattern HP1 is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies an out-of-ordination as the effect content of the effect game. Further, for example, when the variation pattern HP3 is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies a super reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect contents. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a measures the fluctuation time specified from the specified fluctuation pattern in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and terminates the effect game when the fluctuation time has elapsed. It may be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, control for executing various effects in the present embodiment will be described.
First, the control for executing the pre-reach operation effect will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input in the non-probable change state and the non-ball-entry rate improving state, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reach operation effect and the execution mode when the operation is performed. Pre-reach production lottery for Specifically, in the pre-reach effect drawing lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the obtained random number matches any of the pre-reach effect drawing lottery determination values stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. It is determined whether or not the pre-reach operation effect is to be performed, and the execution mode in the case of performing the pre-reach operation effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the pre-reach operation effect if it is not in the non-probable change state or if it is not in the non-ball entry rate improving state. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern for the second special game is designated from the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the pre-reach operation effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the pre-reach operation effect is an effect dedicated to the non-probability change state and the non-ball-entry rate improving state, and is an effect dedicated to the first special game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold operation effect is executed during the execution of the change game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the pre-reach operation effect is not executed in the change game in which the hold operation effect is executed. decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the change mode pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in association with the suspended fluctuating game, so that the hold operation effect is executed in the fluctuating game being executed. Can be specified. As will be described in detail later, the change mode pattern is information that can specify whether to execute the hold change effect and the hold operation effect. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a can restrict the execution of the pre-reach operation effect during the execution of the hold operation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the pre-reach operation effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree in the effect game started with the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command is higher than when the pre-reach operation effect is not executed. The determination values for the pre-reach effect drawing lottery are allocated to the items. Here, in order to increase the big hit expectation when the predetermined effect is executed, the determination ratio when the fluctuation pattern for the big hit change is specified in the entire determination ratio in which the execution of the predetermined effect is determined It is good to distribute the judgment value for the pre-reach production lottery so that is higher.

  In the present embodiment, when the second pre-reach operation displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is performed, the first pre-reach operation displaying the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is performed. The determination values for the pre-reach effect lottery are allocated so that the big hit expectation in the effect game is higher than in the case where the effect is executed.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the pre-reach operation effect by the pre-reach effect lottery, it performs control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the pre-reach operation effect is to be performed, and determines the effect mode of displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19, the effect is performed at a predetermined timing. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that an image instructing the operation of the button 19 is displayed. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the pre-reach operation effect, and determines the effect mode of displaying the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20, the effect of the effect lever The effect display device 12 is controlled so that an image instructing the operation of the operation 20 is displayed. The predetermined timing for displaying the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 and the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 may be, for example, at the start of the effect game, or after the effect game is started. The predetermined time may be elapsed. Further, the predetermined timing may be made different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when the image for instructing the operation of the operation unit is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation period during which the operation of the operation unit is valid, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Then, when an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the pre-reach operation effect has been operated is input within the operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an effect display so as to display a predetermined notification image. The device 12 is controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 and inputs a first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated within the operation validity period. In this case, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display a notification image imitating the character string of “chance”. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 and displays the image when the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 is operated is input within the operation validity period. Controls the effect display device 12 so as to display a notification image imitating the character string of “hot heat”.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the notification image when the operation signal indicating that the operation unit instructed to be operated in the pre-reach operation effect has been operated is not input within the operation effective period, The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the display of the image instructing the operation of the operation means.

  With the above-described control, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a pre-reach operation effect. Further, according to the above control, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, when the pre-reach operation effect is not executed <when the first pre-reach operation effect is executed <the second pre-reach operation operation is performed In the order of execution, the jackpot expected degree to be notified increases.

Next, control for executing the post-reach operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the fluctuation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the post-reach operation effect based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines not to execute the post-reach operation effect. When any of the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines to execute the first post-reach operation effect that displays an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19. Then, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines to execute the second post-reach operation effect that displays an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20. In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a designates a variation pattern for the non-probable variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state and a variation pattern for the probable variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state from the variation pattern designation command. It is determined not to execute the operation effect after the reach. When the variation pattern for the second special game is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines not to execute the post-reach operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the post-reach operation effect is an effect dedicated to the non-probable change state and the non-incidence rate improving state, and is an effect dedicated to the first special game.

  In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern is determined such that when the post-reach operation effect is executed, the big hit expectation in the effect game is higher than when the post-reach operation effect is not executed. . Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation degree in the case where the post-reach operation effect is executed, in the above-described special symbol start process, it is possible to specify that the post-reach operation effect is to be executed. The determination value for the variation pattern determination lottery may be distributed so that the determination ratio of the variation pattern for the big hit variation becomes higher. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can specify execution of the post-reach operation effect are the fluctuation patterns HP4, HP5, HP8, and HP9. Among the specifiable fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation patterns for the big hit fluctuation are the fluctuation patterns HP8 and HP9.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second post-reach operation effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern is set so that the big hit expectation degree in the effect game is higher than when the first post-reach operation effect is executed. The decision ratio is set. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation degree in the case where the second post-reach operation effect is executed, the determination value for the variation pattern determination lottery may be distributed as follows. That is, in the above-described special symbol start processing, the variation pattern for the big hit variation that can specify the execution of the second reach operation effect in the entire determination ratio of the change pattern that can specify the execution of the second reach operation effect. The determination values for the variation pattern determination lottery may be distributed so that the determination ratio becomes higher. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect are the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9, and the fluctuation patterns that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect. The variation pattern for the big hit variation among the patterns is the variation pattern HP9.

  Then, when determining to execute the post-reach operation effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a performs control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the post-reach operation effect, and determines the effect mode of displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19, the super reach effect starts. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed at a predetermined timing after the operation. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the post-reach operation effect, and determines the effect mode of displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20, the super reach effect is started. The effect display device 12 is controlled to display an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 at a predetermined timing after the operation. The predetermined timing at which the image for instructing the operation of the effect button 19 and the image for instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 may be displayed, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect. Further, the predetermined timing may be made different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when the image for instructing the operation of the operation unit is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation period during which the operation of the operation unit is valid, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Then, when the operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is operated during the operation effective period, the sub-controlling CPU 31a changes the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Based on this, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display either the big hit image or the out-of-focus image. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to input an operation signal indicating that the operation unit instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect has been operated during the operation effective period, When a pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display a big hit image. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to input an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect has been operated within the operation validity period. If designated, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display a missed image.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect has been operated within the operation effective period, When the pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display the big hit image when the operation valid period ends. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect has been operated within the operation validity period. When a pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display a missed image when the operation valid period ends.

  According to the above-described control, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the operation effect after reach. Further, according to the above control, in the post-reach operation effect in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is not executed <when the first post-reach operation effect is executed <the second post-reach operation effect In the order of execution, the jackpot expected degree to be notified increases.

Next, control for executing the hold change effect and the hold operation effect will be described.
When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a change pattern from a plurality of types of change patterns stored in the sub-control ROM 31b based on information specified from the pre-read command. Perform a pre-fetch lottery. In the present embodiment, the change mode pattern is information that can specify whether to execute the hold change effect and the hold operation effect, and can specify the execution mode when each effect is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the hold operation effect by determining the change mode pattern in the prefetch lottery, and executes the process when executing each effect. Determine the mode. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the hold image HG according to the change pattern determined in the prefetch lottery. With such control, in the present embodiment, a hold change effect and a hold operation effect can be executed.

Here, the variation pattern of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the change pattern of the present embodiment includes a change pattern (FIG. 9) that can specify that the hold operation effect is not to be executed, and a first hold operation effect that is There are a change pattern (FIG. 10A) that can specify that the two-operation effect is not executed and a change pattern (FIG. 10B) that can specify that the second hold operation effect is executed. In the following description, for convenience of description, a change pattern that can specify that the hold operation effect is not executed may be referred to as a “change pattern of only color change”. Similarly, in the following description, a change mode pattern that can specify that the first hold operation effect is executed and that the second operation effect is not executed may be referred to as a “change mode pattern with button hold”. A change pattern that can specify execution of the second hold operation effect may be referred to as a “change pattern with lever hold”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, there are a plurality of types of change patterns that can be determined according to the first special reservation number in the change mode pattern of only the color change. Further, the change mode pattern of only the color change includes a change mode pattern which can specify that neither the hold change effect nor the hold operation effect is executed.

  For example, the change mode pattern HT1 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the first special hold number is “1”, and is a change mode that can specify a white display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. It is a pattern. That is, the change mode pattern HT1 is a change mode pattern that can specify that neither the hold change effect nor the hold operation effect is executed.

  The change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the first special hold number is “3”, and is displayed in green as a display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning and at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. The mode is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. That is, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern that can specify that the hold change effect is executed and the hold operation effect is not executed.

  The change pattern HT14 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special reservation number is “4”. Further, the variation mode pattern HT14 has a white display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning, and a green color as a display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the 3rd previous change game and the start of the 2nd previous change game. Is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. That is, the change mode pattern HT14 is a change mode pattern that can specify that the hold change effect is executed and that the hold operation effect is not executed, and that the change mode pattern that can specify that the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times is specified. It is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the change mode patterns with button hold include a plurality of types of change mode patterns that can be determined according to the first special hold number.
For example, the change mode pattern HT21 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol hold number is “1”, and in which the button display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. It is a pattern. In addition, the change mode pattern HT21 is a case where the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the time of winning, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or the operation effective period ends without operating the effect button 19 Is a variation mode pattern in which a white display mode can be specified. That is, the change mode pattern HT21 is a change mode pattern that can specify that the first hold operation effect is to be executed while the hold change effect is not to be executed.

  The change pattern HT29 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol hold number is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT29 indicates the green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning, the button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous change game, and the previous change mode. This is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the game. Then, the change mode pattern HT29 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the immediately preceding variable game, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or is operated without operating the effect button 19 This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. That is, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can specify execution of the hold change effect and the first hold operation effect.

  The change pattern HT31 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol reservation number is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT31 indicates a button display mode as a display mode of the suspended image HG at the time of winning, a button display mode as a display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game, and a previous variable game. This is a change pattern that can specify a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start. Then, the variation mode pattern HT31 is a case where the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the time of winning, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or the operation valid period ends without operating the effect button 19 Is a change mode pattern that can specify a green display mode as the display mode. Further, in the change mode pattern HT31, the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or the operation is performed without operating the effect button 19 This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. That is, the change mode pattern HT31 is a change mode pattern that can specify execution of the hold change effect and the first hold operation effect, and a change mode pattern that can specify that the first hold operation effect is executed multiple times. It is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, there are a plurality of types of change patterns that can be determined according to the first special hold number, in the change patterns with lever hold.
For example, the change pattern HT48 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol hold number is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT48 indicates a green display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning, a lever display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous change game, and a previous change mode. This is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the game. In addition, the change mode pattern HT48 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the two-preceding change game, and then the effect lever 20 is operated or the effect lever 20 is operated without being operated. This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. That is, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can specify execution of the hold change effect and the second hold operation effect.

  The change pattern HT49 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol hold number is “3”. In addition, the change mode pattern HT49 indicates a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning, a button display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous change game, and a previous change mode. This is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the game.

  In addition, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode in which the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode when the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. It is an aspect pattern. Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is such that the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode in response to the operation of the effect button 19 and the effect lever 20 is operated thereafter, or the operation validity period without the effect lever 20 being operated. Is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as a display mode when the process is completed. That is, the change pattern HT49 is a change pattern that can specify execution of the hold change effect, the first hold operation effect, and the second hold operation effect, and the effect button 19 is operated in the first hold operation effect. This is a change pattern that can specify that the second hold operation effect is to be executed in response to the execution of the second hold operation effect.

  Note that the change mode pattern HT49 is a red display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the operation validity period ends without operating the effect button 19. It is a change mode pattern which can specify a display mode. That is, in the variation mode pattern HT49, when the effect button 19 is not operated in the first hold operation effect, the second hold operation effect may not be executed.

  The change pattern HT50 is a change pattern that can be determined when the first special symbol reservation number is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 indicates a white display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning, a button display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous change game, and a previous change mode. This is a change pattern that can specify the lever display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the game. Then, the change mode pattern HT50 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or is operated without operating the effect button 19 This is a change mode pattern in which a green display mode can be specified as a display mode when the valid period has ended. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the immediately preceding variable game, and the effect lever 20 is operated thereafter, or the operation is performed without operating the effect lever 20. This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. That is, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can specify execution of the hold change effect, the first hold operation effect, and the second hold operation effect. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 executes the hold change effect when the effect button 19 is operated in the first hold operation effect, and also when the effect lever 20 is operated in the second hold operation effect. This is a change mode pattern that can specify that a pending change effect is to be executed again.

  In the present embodiment, when the first hold operation effect is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG is thereafter changed to one of a white display mode, a green display mode, a red display mode, and a lever display mode. Thus, the change mode pattern is determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the change mode pattern is determined so that when the second hold operation effect is executed, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to a red display mode after that. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display mode that can be determined as the display mode of the hold image HG displayed when the operation unit is operated is different between the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution mode of the hold change effect when the operation unit is operated is different depending on the operation unit for which an operation is instructed in the hold operation effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a change mode pattern in which a white display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG when the first hold operation effect is executed, and when the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. There is. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the first hold operation effect is executed, the hold change effect may not be executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the second hold operation effect is executed, and when the effect lever 20 is subsequently operated, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to the red display mode. A change mode pattern is defined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second hold operation effect is executed, the hold change effect is thereafter executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the hold change effect when the operating unit is operated is different between the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the hold change effect when the operation unit is operated differs depending on the operation unit for which an operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the second hold operation effect is executed, the execution probability of the hold change effect when the effect lever 20 is operated is determined when the first hold operation effect is executed. It is higher than the execution probability of the hold change effect when 19 is operated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after displaying the hold image HG in the red display mode for one change game, the display mode of the hold image HG is not changed to the green display mode and the white display mode. A change mode pattern is defined. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after displaying the hold image HG in a green display mode for one change game, a change mode pattern is determined so as not to change the display mode of the hold image HG to a white display mode. Have been. Although described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the green display mode is a display mode that notifies that the big hit expectation is higher than the white display mode, and the red display mode is a white display mode and a white display mode. This is a display mode that notifies that the big hit expectation is higher than the green display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the change mode pattern is determined so that the display mode of the hold image HG is not changed to the display mode having a lower jackpot expectation than the current display mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after displaying the hold image HG in the lever display mode for one change game, a change mode pattern is determined so that the display mode of the hold image HG is not changed to the button display mode. ing. In other words, in the present embodiment, the change mode pattern is determined so that the first hold operation effect is not executed after the second hold operation effect is executed for one variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the hold operation effect is executed for one variable game, the change is made so that the hold operation effect having a lower execution probability of the hold change effect is lower than the hold operation effect that has already been executed. An aspect pattern is defined.

Next, the prefetch lottery will be described in detail.
When the pre-read command is input in the non-probable change state and the non-ball entry rate improving state, the sub-controlling CPU 31a performs a pre-read lottery using a predetermined random number based on the input pre-read command to change the change mode pattern. decide. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the determination value in the prefetch lottery is assigned to each change mode pattern. Then, in the prefetch lottery, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a change mode pattern set to a determination value that matches a value of a predetermined random number.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the change pattern that can be determined in the prefetch lottery is made different based on the input prefetch command. For example, when any one of the prefetch commands SC1 to SC3, SC6, and SC7 is input, a change pattern with only a color change can be determined by a prefetch lottery, while a change pattern with a button hold and a lever with a lever hold are determined. The determination values in the prefetch lottery are allocated so as not to determine the change mode pattern.

  As described above, the prefetch commands SC1 to SC3, SC6, and SC7 are prefetch commands generated when it is determined in advance that the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 are determined. Further, the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 are variation patterns that specify an effect content that does not execute the post-reach operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the post-reach operation effect is not to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the hold operation effect on the hold image HG indicating the fluctuating game targeted for the advance determination. Is not executed.

  When either of the prefetch commands SC4 and SC8 is input, the change pattern with only the color change and the change pattern with the button hold can be determined by the prefetch lottery, while the change pattern with the lever hold is determined. The determination values in the prefetch lottery are allocated so as not to be determined.

  As described above, the prefetch commands SC4 and SC8 are prefetch commands generated when it is determined in advance that the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 are determined. Further, the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 are variation patterns that specify an effect content for executing the first post-reach operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a preliminarily determines that the first post-reach operation effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a targets the suspended image HG indicating the fluctuating game targeted for the pre-reach. 1 Hold operation effect can be executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game in which the first hold operation effect is executed.

  When one of the pre-read commands SC5 and SC9 is input, it is possible to determine the change pattern with only the color change and the change pattern with the lever hold by the pre-read lottery, while changing the change pattern with the button hold. The determination values in the prefetch lottery are allocated so as not to be determined.

  As described above, the prefetch commands SC5 and SC9 are prefetch commands generated when it is determined in advance that the variation patterns HP5 and HP9 are determined. Further, the variation patterns HP5 and HP9 are variation patterns that specify the effect content for executing the second post-reach operation effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the second post-reach operation effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a targets the suspended image HG indicating the fluctuating game targeted for the preliminary determination. 2 Hold operation effect can be executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game in which the second hold operation effect is executed.

  According to this, in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game targeted for the hold operation effect, in the post-reach operation effect, the operation instructed in the hold operation effect The operation of the means will be instructed.

  In the present embodiment, when the display mode of the hold image HG is the green display mode, the look-ahead lottery is performed so that the big hit expectation in the fluctuating game shown in the hold image HG is higher than that in the case of the white display mode. Are determined. Further, in the present embodiment, when the display mode of the hold image HG is the red display mode, the white display mode and the green display mode, the big hit in the fluctuating game shown in the hold image HG The determination values in the prefetch lottery are allocated so that the degree of expectation is increased. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the predetermined display mode, it is necessary to determine the change mode pattern that determines the predetermined display mode, and to determine the change ratio pattern in the entire determination ratio. The determination value in the prefetch lottery may be distributed so that the determination ratio when the prefetch command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of “1” is input increases.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern of only the color change even when any one of the pre-read commands SC4, SC5, SC8, and SC9 is input, but has a button hold. There is a case where the change mode pattern or the change mode pattern with lever hold is not determined.

  Specifically, when performing the pre-read lottery, when it is determined that the pre-reach operation effect is to be performed in the running fluctuation game, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern of only the color change. That is, when it is determined that the pre-reach operation effect is to be executed in the running fluctuation game, the sub-controlling CPU 31a does not determine the execution of the operation suspension effect based on the input look-ahead command. According to this, the sub control CPU 31a can restrict the execution of the hold operation effect while the pre-reach operation effect is being executed.

  When performing the prefetch lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the prefetch commands SC4, SC5, and SC8 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the pending fluctuating game executed before the fluctuating game indicated by the input prefetch command. , SC9, the change mode pattern of only the color change is determined. That is, when the post-reach operation effect is executed in the pending fluctuation game executed before the fluctuation game indicated by the input prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs an operation suspension based on the input prefetch command. Do not decide to perform the effect. According to this, the sub control CPU 31a can restrict the execution of the hold operation effect while the post-reach operation effect is being executed.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a specific example of a game flow when various effects are executed will be described. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, a hold image whose display mode is changed in the hold change effect and the hold operation effect may be simply referred to as a “target hold image”. Further, in the following description, the fluctuating game shown in the suspended image whose display mode is changed in the on-hold change production and the on-hold operation production may be simply referred to as “target fluctuating game”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change pattern HT10 in response to the input of the prefetch command SC3. As described above, the prefetch command SC3 is a prefetch command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP3 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Here, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern that can specify a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the target held image HG, which is the held image indicating the fluctuating game corresponding to the input prefetch command, in a green display mode. .

  Further, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern that can specify a green display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-controlling CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designating command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the target hold image HG to be displayed in a green display mode. The display device 12 is controlled. Further, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the fluctuation game immediately before the target fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the target hold image HG to be displayed in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game, the effect display device 12 causes the fluctuation game to be executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Control. Here, as a premise, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP3. Therefore, after performing the super reach effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the loss display result.

  Note that, as described above, in this example, the holding operation effect is not executed from the fluctuation game three times before the target fluctuation game to the target fluctuation game. Therefore, in this example, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted in the target variable game from the target variable game three times before the target variable game.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 11B, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change pattern HT29 in response to the input of the prefetch command SC4. As described above, the prefetch command SC4 is a prefetch command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP4 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Here, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can specify a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the target held image HG, which is the held image indicating the fluctuating game corresponding to the input prefetch command, in a green display mode. .

  Further, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can specify the button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two preceding variable games. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, the effect display is performed so that the target suspended image HG is displayed in a button display mode. The device 12 is controlled. Then, when the target hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 to an operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. In addition, the change mode pattern HT29 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two-preceding change game, and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or the effect button 19 is operated without the effect button 19 being operated. This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period, or terminates the operation valid period without inputting the first operation signal. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the target reserved image HG is displayed in a red display mode.

  Further, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the fluctuation game immediately before the target fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the target hold image HG to be displayed in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game, the effect display device 12 causes the fluctuation game to be executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Control. Here, as a premise, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP4. Therefore, after starting the super-reach effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the first post-reach operation effect for instructing the operation of the effect button 19, and controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the result of the loss display.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuating game indicated by the hold image HG that is the target of the first hold operation effect that instructs the operation of the effect button 19, The post-reach operation effect is executed in an effect mode that instructs the operation of the effect button 19, which is the operation means specified from the first hold operation effect.

  Note that, as described above, in this example, the holding operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game. On the other hand, during the execution of the variable game three times before the target variable game, the previous variable game, and the target variable game, the hold operation effect is not executed. Therefore, in this example, during execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted, while the fluctuation game three before the target fluctuation game, 1 During execution of the preceding fluctuation game and the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change pattern HT48 in response to the input of the prefetch command SC9. Note that, as described above, the prefetch command SC9 is a prefetch command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Here, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can specify a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the target held image HG, which is the held image indicating the fluctuating game corresponding to the input prefetch command, in a green display mode. .

  Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can specify the lever display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two times before the target fluctuation game, the effect display is performed such that the target hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode. The device 12 is controlled. Then, when the target hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect lever 20 to an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect lever 20 is valid, and starts measuring the operation valid period. In addition, the change mode pattern HT48 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the two-preceding change game, and then the effect lever 20 is operated or the effect lever 20 is operated without being operated. This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or terminates the operation valid period without inputting the second operation signal. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the target reserved image HG is displayed in a red display mode.

  Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the fluctuation game immediately before the target fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the target hold image HG to be displayed in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game, the effect display device 12 causes the fluctuation game to be executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Control. Here, as a premise, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game is the fluctuation pattern HP9. Therefore, after starting the super-reach effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect to instruct the operation of the effect lever 20, and controls the effect display device 12 to display the big hit display result.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game shown in the hold image HG that is the target of the second hold operation effect that instructs the operation of the effect lever 20, The post-reach operation effect is executed in an effect mode of instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 which is the operation means specified from the second hold operation effect.

  Note that, as described above, in this example, the holding operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game. On the other hand, during the execution of the variable game three times before the target variable game, the previous variable game, and the target variable game, the hold operation effect is not executed. Therefore, in this example, during execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted, while the fluctuation game three before the target fluctuation game, 1 During execution of the preceding fluctuation game and the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 12B, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change pattern HT49 when the pre-read command SC9 is input. Note that, as described above, the prefetch command SC9 is a prefetch command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Here, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the target held image HG, which is the held image indicating the fluctuating game corresponding to the input prefetch command, in a green display mode. .

  Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can specify the button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two preceding variable games. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, the effect display is performed so that the target suspended image HG is displayed in a button display mode. The device 12 is controlled. Then, when the target hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 to an operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. In addition, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode in which the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode when the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. It is an aspect pattern. Therefore, when the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in the lever display mode so as to display the target hold image HG. Control.

  Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is such that the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode in response to the operation of the effect button 19 and the effect lever 20 is operated thereafter, or the operation validity period without the effect lever 20 being operated. Is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as a display mode when the process is completed. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or terminates the operation valid period without inputting the second operation signal. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the target reserved image HG is displayed in a red display mode.

  Note that the change mode pattern HT49 is a red display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two preceding change games, and the operation validity period ends without operating the effect button 19. It is a change mode pattern which can specify a display mode. Therefore, when the operation valid period ends without inputting the first operation signal, the sub-controlling CPU 31a sets the display mode of the target suspended image HG to the red display mode instead of the lever display mode. The effect display device 12 is controlled.

  Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the fluctuation game immediately before the target fluctuation game, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the target hold image HG to be displayed in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game, the effect display device 12 causes the fluctuation game to be executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Control. Here, as a premise, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game is the fluctuation pattern HP9. Therefore, after starting the super-reach effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect to instruct the operation of the effect lever 20, and controls the effect display device 12 to display the big hit display result.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for one variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, the second hold operation effect can be newly executed when the effect button 19 is operated in the first hold operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, a new hold operation effect can be newly executed in the hold operation effect, triggered by the operation of the operation unit whose operation has been instructed in the hold operation effect. In the present embodiment, a first holding operation effect and a second holding operation effect can be executed for one variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the holding operation effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the holding image HG can be displayed in a display mode instructing operation of different operation means in each holding operation effect. is there.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game shown in the hold image HG that has been the target of both the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect, The operation effect is executed in an effect mode in which the operation of the effect lever 20 as the operation means specified from the second hold operation effect is instructed.

  Note that, as described above, in this example, the holding operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game. On the other hand, during the execution of the variable game three times before the target variable game, the previous variable game, and the target variable game, the hold operation effect is not executed. Therefore, in this example, during execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted, while the fluctuation game three before the target fluctuation game, 1 During execution of the preceding fluctuation game and the target fluctuation game, execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31 a determines the change pattern HT <b> 50 triggered by the input of the prefetch command SC <b> 9. Note that, as described above, the prefetch command SC9 is a prefetch command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Here, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can specify a white display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display in a white display mode when displaying the target reserved image HG which is the reserved image indicating the fluctuating game corresponding to the input prefetch command. .

  In addition, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can specify the button display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, the effect display is performed so that the target suspended image HG is displayed in a button display mode. The device 12 is controlled. Then, when the target hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 to an operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Further, in the change mode pattern HT49, a green display mode can be specified as a display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the immediately preceding fluctuating game, and thereafter the effect button 19 is operated. It is a change mode pattern. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period, or terminates the operation valid period without inputting the first operation signal. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the target reserved image HG is displayed in a green display mode.

  Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can specify the lever display mode as the display mode of the suspended image HG at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of the fluctuation game one before the target fluctuation game, the effect display is performed such that the target hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode. The device 12 is controlled. Then, when the target hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect lever 20 to an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect lever 20 is valid, and starts measuring the operation valid period. In addition, the change mode pattern HT50 is displayed when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the immediately preceding variable game, and then the effect lever 20 is operated or the operation lever 20 is operated without operating the effect lever 20. This is a change mode pattern that can specify a red display mode as a display mode when the valid period has ended. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or terminates the operation valid period without inputting the second operation signal. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the target reserved image HG is displayed in a red display mode.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game, the effect display device 12 causes the fluctuation game to be executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Control. Here, as a premise, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the target fluctuation game is the fluctuation pattern HP9. Therefore, after starting the super-reach effect, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect to instruct the operation of the effect lever 20, and controls the effect display device 12 to display the big hit display result.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for one variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the holding operation effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the display mode of the holding image HG is changed every time the operation means instructed in the holding operation effect is operated. Can be changed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game shown in the hold image HG that has been the target of both the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect, The operation effect is executed in an effect mode in which the operation of the effect lever 20 as the operation means specified from the second hold operation effect is instructed.

  Note that, as described above, in this example, the holding operation effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game and the fluctuation game one before. On the other hand, during the execution of the variable game three times before the target variable game and the target variable game, the hold operation effect is not executed. Therefore, in this example, the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted during the execution of the fluctuating game two before the target fluctuating game and the immediately preceding fluctuating game, whereas the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted. The execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted during the execution of the three preceding change games and the target change game.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) From the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect, it is possible to give a pleasure of estimating the operation means to be instructed by the post-reach operation effect. Therefore, interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) Since the execution of the hold operation effect is restricted during the execution of the post-reach operation effect, the execution of the post-reach operation effect and the hold operation effect at the same timing can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  (3) The operating means in which the degree of expectation of the jackpot to be notified is different between the case where the first hold operation effect is executed and the case where the second hold operation effect is executed, and the operation is instructed in the post-reach operation effect. Are different. Therefore, in the hold operation effect, it is possible to give a pleasure of estimating which operation means is instructed in the post-reach operation effect, while being interested in the notification of the jackpot expectation degree. .

  (4) Since the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted during the execution of the hold operation effect, the execution of the hold operation effect and the pre-reach operation effect at the same timing can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  (5) When the operation means for which the operation has been instructed by the operation effect after the reach is operated, any one of the big hit image and the off-hit image is displayed. For this reason, it can be said that the post-reach operation effect is an effect of particular interest to a player who expects a big hit. In the hold operation effect, it is possible to give a pleasure to guess an operation means to be instructed in the post-reach operation effect, which is an effect that the player pays particular attention to, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

  (6) In the hold operation effect, while the operation mode of the operation means is used as an opportunity, the display mode of the hold image HG is expected to be changed to a display mode having a high expectation of big hit, and further, any operation in the post-reach operation mode is performed. It is possible to give a pleasure of letting the user infer whether the operation of the means is instructed.

  (7) Since the execution of the hold operation effect is restricted during the execution of the pre-reach operation effect, the execution of the pre-reach operation effect and the hold operation effect at the same timing can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  (8) The hold operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for one variable game. Therefore, even if the hold operation effect has already been executed for one variable game, it can be expected that the hold operation effect will be executed again for the same variable game.

  (9) When the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the display mode of the hold image HG can be changed each time the operation unit is operated in the hold operation effect. For this reason, even if the hold operation effect has already been executed and the display mode of the hold image HG has been changed in response to the operation of the operation means, the hold operation effect is executed again to display the hold image HG again. Can be expected to be further changed.

  (10) There are a case where a hold change effect is executed and a case where a new hold operation effect is executed, triggered by the operation of the operation means in the hold operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the development after the operation means is operated in the hold operation effect, and it is possible to suppress the player from getting bored.

  (11) The execution mode of the hold change effect when the operation means is operated differs depending on the operation means for which an operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. For this reason, it is possible to give a pleasure of estimating the display mode of the hold image HG that is changed in the hold change effect that is performed later by the operation unit that is instructed in the hold operation effect.

  (12) The execution probability of the hold change effect when the operation means is operated differs depending on the operation means for which an operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. For this reason, the pleasure of estimating whether or not the hold change effect is subsequently performed can be given by the operating means for which an operation is instructed in the hold operation effect.

  (13) Since there are a plurality of types of display modes of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect, the operation is instructed from the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect. The operation means to be operated can be recognized, and the execution mode of the hold change effect when the operation means is operated can be inferred. Therefore, it is possible to interest the type of display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect, and to give a pleasure of estimating the execution mode of the hold change effect.

  (14) When the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the hold images HG can be displayed in different display modes in the plurality of hold operation effects. Therefore, even if the hold operation effect has already been executed, when a new hold operation effect is subsequently executed, an operation unit different from the operation unit in which the operation has been instructed in the already executed hold operation effect Can be expected to be instructed.

  (15) The operating means includes a plurality of operating means having different operating methods. In the hold operation effect, an operation of any one of the operating means is instructed. Then, since the execution mode of the hold change effect when the operation unit is operated is different depending on the operation unit to which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect, the difference in the execution mode of the hold change effect is intuitively recognized. Can be.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-In each operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when the operation unit instructed by the operation is operated, even when the operation unit different from the operation unit instructed by the operation is operated. May be performed. For example, in the first hold operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform the same control as when the effect button 19 is operated when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation effective period.

  When the operation of the effect button 19 is instructed in each operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control regardless of which of the effect button 19 and the effect lever 20 is operated. When the operation of the effect lever 20 is instructed, the control may be different between when the effect button 19 is operated and when the effect lever 20 is operated. For example, in the first hold operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same control as when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation effective period and when the effect button 19 is operated. On the other hand, in the second hold operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a does not perform the same control as when the effect lever 20 is operated when the effect button 19 is operated within the operation effective period, and the effect lever 20 is not operated. The display mode of the hold image HG may not be changed until the operation is performed or the operation validity period ends.

  -If a plurality of operation effects are executed during the execution of the same variable game, execution of some operation effects may be restricted on condition that the execution periods of the operation effects overlap. In other words, even when the plurality of operation effects are executed during the execution of the same variable game, if the execution periods of the operation effects do not overlap, it is not necessary to restrict the execution of each operation effect. Good. For example, during the execution of the same fluctuation game, both an operation effect that is ended before the reach state is formed and an operation effect that is started after the reach state is formed may be executed. .

  -For a plurality of operation effects performed using the same operation means, the execution of any one of the operation effects is regulated, while for the plurality of operation effects performed using different operation means, the execution of both operation effects is restricted. There is no need to regulate. For example, for the first hold operation effect and the first post-reach operation effect, the execution of any of the operation effects is regulated, while the first hold operation effect and the second post-reach operation effect are both performed. The execution of the operation effect does not need to be restricted.

  -With respect to a plurality of operation effects, it may be possible to execute the other operation effect while executing one operation effect. For example, the pre-reach operation effect may be executable during the execution of the hold operation effect. When the operating means is operated during execution of a plurality of operation effects, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control assuming that the operating means has been operated in one operation effect, and performs the operation in the other operation effect. The control may be performed assuming that the means is not operated. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may restrict execution of the other operation effect by giving priority to one operation effect for a plurality of operation effects. Further, when the operation unit is operated during execution of a plurality of operation effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control assuming that the operation unit has been operated in both operation effects. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to restrict the execution of any of the plurality of operation effects.

  -The content to be notified in each operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in each operation effect, in place of the big hit expectation, an expectation to which the probability change state is given may be notified, or a certain big hit among a plurality of kinds of big hits may be given. Good.

-Each operation effect may be executable in a probable change state, and may be executable in a ball entry rate improvement state. Further, it may be executable regardless of the game state.
-Each operation effect may be executable for the second special game, or may be executable for both the first special game and the second special game. In addition, when the holding operation effect can be executed for the second special game, the main control CPU 30a sets the contents of the second special game in the special symbol input process, rather than starting the second special game. It is preferable to make a pre-determination beforehand and generate a look-ahead command capable of specifying the result of the preliminary determination.

  In the pre-reach operation effect and the post-reach operation effect, the content of the image instructing the operation of the operation means may be changed. For example, in the first post-reach operation effect, an image imitating the character string of “press the button!” May be displayed without displaying the image imitating the effect button 19. In the pre-reach operation effect and the post-reach operation effect, the operation of the operating means may be instructed. For example, instead of displaying an image on the effect display device 12, the operation of the operating means is instructed by voice output from the speaker Sp. May be. Further, a light-emitting means for causing the operation means to emit light may be provided, and the operation may be instructed by the light emission of the light-emitting means.

  -In the pre-reach operation effect, even when the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, the notification image may not be displayed. In this case, whether or not the notification image is displayed in the pre-reach operation effect is determined at a different determination ratio depending on whether or not a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, such as by a lottery using a predetermined random number. Good.

  -In the pre-reach operation effect, when the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, control may be performed so that any of the plurality of notification images is displayed. In this case, which of the plurality of notification images is to be displayed is determined by a different determination ratio depending on whether or not a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, such as by a lottery using a predetermined random number. Good.

  -In the pre-reach operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a operates in the same manner as when the operation means is operated within the operation effective period when the operation means is not operated within the operation effective period when the operation effective period ends. May be controlled.

  -The number and type of super reach effects may be changed as appropriate. In this case, a super-reach effect in which the post-reach operation effect is not executed may be provided, or a super-reach effect in which the post-reach operation effect is always executed may be provided.

  -In the fluctuation game in which the normal reach effect is executed and the super reach effect is not executed, the post-reach operation effect may be executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the post-reach operation effect when the fluctuation patterns HP2 and HP6, which are the fluctuation patterns that can specify the normal reach effect, are specified as the effect contents of the effect game.

-In the post-reach operation effect, it may be possible to display a resurrection result that informs that a big hit will be made after the departure result is once derived.
-The number and types of the change mode patterns may be appropriately changed. That is, some of the change patterns in the above-described embodiment may not be provided, or a change pattern different from the change pattern in the above-described embodiment may be provided.

  The sub-controlling CPU 31a may determine the execution mode of each effect by deciding the execution of each effect after determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the hold operation effect, by determining the change mode pattern. Good. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may determine whether or not the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed, for example, by lottery using a predetermined random number.

  -The method of determining the execution mode of the hold change effect and the hold operation effect may be changed as appropriate. The sub-control CPU 31a collectively determines the display mode of the hold image HG at each timing at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed by determining the change mode pattern, but is not limited thereto. For example, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may individually determine the display mode of the hold image HG at each timing at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed, for each timing. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the display mode of the reserved image HG at each timing by, for example, a lottery using a predetermined random number. In addition, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG at a plurality of partial timings among the respective timings at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed, based on the change mode pattern. Alternatively, the display mode of the suspended image HG at another timing may be individually determined for each timing.

  -The number and types of display modes of the hold image HG changed in the hold change effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a display mode of a color other than white, green, and red may be provided, or a display mode imitating a shape other than a sphere may be provided.

-In the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold image HG may be changed to a display mode having a lower jackpot expectation than the current display mode.
In the hold change effect, in addition to the display mode of the hold image HG, even when the timing at which the display mode of the hold image HG is changed or the big hit expectation that differs depending on the process of changing the display mode of the hold image HG is notified. Good. For example, even when the display mode of the hold image HG is a green display mode, the display mode is changed to a green display mode at the time of winning, and is changed to a green display mode at the start of the immediately preceding variable game. In such a case, a different jackpot expectation degree may be notified. Further, for example, even when the display mode of the hold image HG is a red display mode, the display mode changes from a white display mode to a red display mode via a green display mode, and from a white display mode to a green display mode. A different big hit expectation may be notified when the display mode is changed to the red display mode without being changed.

-The execution timing of the hold change effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the timing may be a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the immediately preceding variable game.
-It may be embodied in a game machine that executes a game image display effect that displays a game image (a so-called hold) indicating a fluctuating game being executed on the effect display device 12. In this case, the display mode of the game image may be the same as or different from the display mode of the hold image. In this case, in-game operation for changing the display mode of the game image to a display mode for instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or a display mode for instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 instead of or in addition to the hold operation effect. An effect may be performed. In this case, by changing the display mode of the game image in response to the operation of the operation means instructed in the in-game operation effect, the change game shown in the game image, that is, the change during execution, The jackpot expectation degree in the game may be notified. In this alternative example, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a game display unit.

  -The image instructing the operation of the operation means in the hold operation effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the image may not be an image imitating the operation means, and may be an image imitating a character string (for example, “press a button”) of a content instructing the operation of the operation means. In addition, in the hold operation effect, the operation of the operation unit may be instructed by displaying an operation image instructing the operation of the operation unit separately from the hold image HG. In this case, the hold image HG may be displayed in a display mode instructing the operation of the operation unit, or may be displayed in a normal display mode (for example, a white display mode). Also, the display may be displayed in a special display mode exclusively used during execution of the operation suspension effect.

  In the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect, the display mode that can be determined as the display mode of the hold image HG when the operation unit is operated may be the same. That is, the first holding operation effect and the second holding operation effect may have the same execution mode when the holding change effect is subsequently executed.

  The execution probabilities of the first change operation effect and the second change operation effect when the operation unit is operated may be the same. At this time, when the operating means is operated in the first hold operation effect, the hold change effect may not be always executed, or when the operation means is operated in the second hold operation effect, the hold change effect may be performed. May not be executed.

  -The operation validity period in the hold operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the operation validity period may be different according to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game in which the hold operation effect is executed. In this case, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may set the operation validity period of the hold operation effect based on the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern specified by the input fluctuation pattern specification command. Further, the operation validity period in the hold operation effect may be set over a plurality of variable games.

  The sub-controlling CPU 31a may perform control such that the holding image HG is displayed in a display mode before the start of the holding operation effect when the operation unit is not operated within the operation validity period in the holding operation effect.

In the hold operation effect, the first hold operation effect may be executed after the second hold operation effect is executed.
-Instead of or in addition to the post-reach operation effect, in the pre-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means whose operation has been instructed in the hold operation effect may be instructed. In addition, among the operation effects performed for the variable game that is being executed, in the operation effect different from any of the pre-reach operation effect and the post-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation unit instructed by the hold operation effect is instructed. You may do so.

  The pre-read command may be information that cannot specify whether or not the post-reach operation effect can be executed. In this case, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the hold operation effect by performing a predetermined lottery triggered by the input of the prefetch command. When the sub-control CPU 31a subsequently inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of an effect game targeted for the hold operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the operation means in the effect game in which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute a post-reach operation effect instructing the user. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the post-reach operation effect during the execution of the fluctuating game targeted for the hold operation effect, even if it is impossible to specify whether the post-reach operation effect can be executed based on the pre-read command. In this case, in the post-reach operation effect, it is possible to instruct the operation of the operation means whose operation has been instructed in the hold operation effect.

  The look-ahead command generated in the probable change state and the non-probability change state may or may not be common. When common, the look-ahead command may be generated so as to be able to specify both a big hit in the probability change state and a big hit in the non-probability state, or one of them can be specified. May be generated as follows. If not common, the look-ahead command may be generated so as to be able to specify whether a big hit will occur in each game state. That is, the prefetch command may be generated so as to be able to specify whether a big hit occurs.

  -The configuration of the operation means may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the operating means, operating means that can be pushed (lever, button, switch, etc.), operating means that can be pulled (lever, etc.), operating means that can be turned (handle, dial, etc.), An operation means (such as a touch sensor) capable of performing a touch operation can be employed. Further, the plurality of operation means may be capable of performing the same operation (for example, an operation of pressing down), or different from each other (for example, an operation of pressing down, and a front of the gaming machine (for example, a player). Operation of pulling toward the front side) may be possible.

  -The operation means may be an operation means provided with a plurality of operation units. For example, the operation unit may include a first operation unit that can perform a pushing operation and a second operation unit that can perform a pulling operation.

  -The operation instructed by each operation effect may be a different operation performed using the same operation means. For example, in the first hold operation effect, an operation of pressing the effect button 19 once (so-called single hit) is instructed, while in the second hold operation effect, an operation of pressing the effect button 19 a plurality of times (so-called single hit). , Repeated hits) may be instructed. Further, in each operation effect, an operation (so-called long press) of keeping the effect button 19 pressed for a predetermined time or more may be instructed.

  -In each operation effect, a plurality of types of images may be provided as images instructing the same operation. For example, a plurality of types of images including a first image and a second image may be provided as images instructing the operation of the effect button 19 in the first hold operation effect. In this case, in the first hold operation effect, even if the operation of the same effect button 19 is instructed, the hold change effect occurs when the first image is displayed and when the second image is displayed. At least one of the execution probability and the execution state of the pending change effect may be different. For example, as the first image and the second image, images simulating the same operation unit and images having different colors may be adopted.

  A gaming machine that determines whether or not to control a game ball passing through a specific area during a big hit game and to control the game ball passing through the specific area to a certain state depending on whether a specific sensor detects the game ball. (So-called V-variable transformer). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may control the game state after the end of the big hit game to be in a stable state on condition that the game ball is detected by the specific sensor. Further, the present invention may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) in which the probable change state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the probable change state is provided reaches a predetermined upper limit number. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may control the gaming state to be in the surely changed state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, the game machine may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called falling machine) that gives a certain change state with an upper limit of the time after the end of the big hit game until a predetermined falling lottery is won.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have the probability variation function.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function.
-It may be embodied as a gaming machine that gives a big hit game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.

-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of suspension, may be executed alternately, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel. Further, the second special game may be omitted.
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.

The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub-control board 31 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 12, 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. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not execute a rendering game. In this case, a special symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 12.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.

(A) The operating means includes a plurality of operating means, and the execution mode of the hold change effect when the operating means is operated differs depending on the operating means specified from the hold operation effect.
(B) In a gaming machine in which a hit game is generated after a hit display result is derived in a fluctuating game, an operable operating means, an effect control means for performing control for executing an effect, and the fluctuating game or Game display means for displaying a game image indicating the running game, wherein the effect specifies the operation of the operating means as the game image indicating the running game, for one floating game A game operation effect for displaying a possible operation game image, and displaying a specific game image different from the operation game image as the game image indicating the fluctuation game for one fluctuation game, And a game change effect for notifying the degree of expectation in the fluctuation game, wherein the game change effect is an operation specified from the game operation effect. It is capable of executing an operation stage as a trigger, the gaming machine wherein said game operation effect can be performed more than once for variation games as a target.

  HG: reserved image, 12: effect display device (hold display means, game display means), 19: effect button (operation means, first operation means), 20: effect lever (operation means, second operation means), 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a hit game is generated after a hit display result is derived in a variable game,
Operable operating means,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect,
Holding display means for displaying a holding image indicating the fluctuating game being held,
In the production,
For a pending change game, a hold operation effect of displaying an operation hold image that can specify the operation of the operation unit as the hold image indicating the change game,
For a pending change game, by displaying a specific hold image as the hold image indicating the change game, a hold change effect that notifies the degree of expectation in the change game shown in the hold image,
There is a specific effect of instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the fluctuation game, for the fluctuation game being executed,
The specific effect is an effect that is executed after a reach state is formed in the fluctuation game,
There are a plurality of types of the operation suspension image,
Depending on the type of the operation suspension image, the operation means capable of specifying an operation in the suspension operation effect differs,
The hold change effect can be executed in response to an operation of the operation unit specified from the hold operation effect,
In the hold operation effect, when the operation of the operation unit specified from the hold operation effect is not performed within the operation valid period, the end of the operation valid period is used as a trigger to operate the operation unit in the same manner. Perform the pending change effect on,
In the case where the holding operation effect is executed a plurality of times with respect to the one variation game, in the plurality of the holding operation effects, different types of the operation holding images can be displayed,
When the specific effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuating game targeted for the hold operation effect, in the specific effect, the same operation means as the operation means specified from the last executed hold operation effect Is instructed,
There is a special effect of instructing the operation of the operating means during the execution of the fluctuation game, for the fluctuation game being executed,
The special effect is an effect that is executed before a reach state is formed in the fluctuation game,
A game machine wherein during the execution of the hold operation effect, the operation effect using the same operation means as the operation means specified from the hold operation effect and the execution of the special effect are restricted .

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