JP6723959B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, improves the interest in the game by executing various effects. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as one of various effects, it is described that a freeze effect is performed by stopping and displaying a decorative design.

JP, 2006-122455, A

However, there is still room for devising various kinds of effects executed in such a gaming machine, and further interests are expected to be improved.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A gaming machine for solving the above problem is a gaming machine that executes a variation game performed by varying symbols in a plurality of variation display areas, and is provided with effect execution means for executing an effect, and the effect execution means can execute the effect. The effect is an effect in which a variation cycle involving a variation of a symbol is executed a plurality of times in one variation game, and the variation of the symbol in a part or all of the variation display areas is temporarily changed. Is a different effect from the first effect that can start the next fluctuation cycle after the predetermined fluctuation cycle is ended by physically stopping it, and the plurality of effects are performed during execution of the fluctuation game. Of the variable display area, a second effect including a stop effect for temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the symbol in the variable display area, or a special effect that can be executed on condition that the second effect is executed. The position when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the stop effect is the position when the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the variable game, and the symbol is temporarily stopped in the first effect. Unlike any of the positions of Rutoki, said stop effect, may be initiated during the execution of the special effect, the special effect by displaying update the predetermined value, a predetermined effect is executed It is an effect that suggests a period until it is performed, and in the effect executing means, the predetermined effect is executed when the value updated in the special effect reaches a specific value. The cycle of updating the value in the effect becomes shorter as the updated value approaches the specific value, and when the stop effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, the fluctuation of the symbol is temporarily stopped. In addition to the above , the gist is that the updating of the value in the special effect is temporarily stopped .

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

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a cut-in production. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of operation production. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a pseudo continuous production. Explanatory drawing which shows a variable lock production. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a fluctuation lock production. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of timer effect. (A)-(l) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a timer effect. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect|action when a variation lock effect is performed, (d) is an explanation which shows an example of the flow of the effect|action when a pseudo continuous effect is performed. Fig. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect|action when a timer effect is performed. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect|action when a variable lock effect and a timer effect are performed, (b) is an example of the effect|action flow when a variable lock effect and a button operation effect are performed. FIG. The front view which shows the game board in 2nd Embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, explanatory drawing which shows the production performed during the temporary stop of the production design in a variable lock production. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the effect at the time of performing a variable lock effect and a timer effect in 3rd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) refer to respective directions when viewed from the player.

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

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 in front view is defined. In this embodiment, the game area YBa is reached by the game balls that have been launched by operating the firing handle HD.

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

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display portion 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display portion 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery described later.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result. When the jackpot pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the deviation.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and after the end of the special game, the big hit game as a predetermined privilege is awarded. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display unit 11c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 11 includes a second special suspension display unit 11d. The second special suspension display unit 11d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each "4". The special game holding condition can be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called starting condition).

The information display device 11 is usually provided with a symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display portion 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a regular hit lottery described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbol in the present embodiment has at least a normal hit symbol and a normally out symbol. In the normal game, when the normal-winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the normal-winning. In the normal game, when the normally out symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the normally out.

In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal hit game is awarded. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the special game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting opening 13 that is opened in the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting opening 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. In the following description, entering a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the first start opening 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 14 that is open to the game area YBa to the right of the first starting opening 13 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting opening 14 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting opening 14 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is operated in a permissible state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 16 that opens to the game area YBa in the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called special winning opening door. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 16. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 17 into an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 17 is operated in a permissible state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 18 above the special winning opening 16 in the gaming board YB, through which gaming 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. 3). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button 19 as an operable operating 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. For example, the effect button 19 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be pressed down.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a performance lever 20 as an operable operating 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. For example, the effect lever 20 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). As described above, the effect button 19 that can be pressed downward and the effect lever 20 that can be pressed inward are operation means having different operation methods.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chance of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 14 is increased, and the entering of the game ball in the second starting opening 14 is facilitated. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (easy to enter) State). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 15 is set once in the normal hit game. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time of the control longer than in the low base state.

In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the normal hit probability in the low base state may exceed 0. In this case, the first variable member 15 is operated in the allowance state in the low base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs.

When it becomes a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of a type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 16 is opened after the opening time has elapsed is performed. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is won or the second end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In addition, the jackpot design of the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot lottery is won a high probability state and a high base state are given a specific jackpot symbol, and after the jackpot game is given a high probability state On the other hand, there is a non-specific big hit symbol that gives a high base state with a special game of a predetermined number of operations as an upper limit.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect symbol variation game that is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12 will be described.
The effect symbol fluctuation game is a variable game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) that is decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the effect game of the present embodiment, effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of variable display areas in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. Specifically, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the vertical direction in the three variable display areas of the first variable display area HR1, the second variable display area HR2, and the third variable display area HR3 ( Scrolled). The variable display areas HR1 to HR3 are provided in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 so as to be arranged in order of the first variable display area HR1, the second variable display area HR2, and the third variable display area HR3 from the left. There is. In the following description, the first variable display region HR1 may be shown as the left column, the second variable display region HR2 as the middle column, and the third variable display region HR3 as the right column.

The effect game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a display result (combination of effect symbols) is derived in accordance with the display result derived in the special game.

Specifically, in the effect game of the present embodiment, in each column (each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3), the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at a predetermined display position, so that the display derived in the special game is displayed. A display result corresponding to the result is derived. In the following description, the display position when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game in the left column (first variable display area HR1) is referred to as “symbol stop position ZT1”. In addition, the display position when the effect symbol is definitely stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game in the middle row (second variation display area HR2) is shown as "symbol stop position ZT2", and the right column (third variation display area HR3). In (), the display position when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game is indicated as "symbol stop position ZT3". That is, in the present embodiment, the line connecting the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 can be grasped as an effective line in which the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. As will be described later in detail, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped at a display position different from each of the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3. Further, in the following description, a state in which the effect design is temporarily stopped may be referred to as a “pause display”.

When the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. The big hit display result in the effect game is a combination of effect symbols such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all columns are the same. In addition, when the deviation display result is derived in the special game, the deviation display result is also derived in the effect game. The stray display result in the effect game is a combination of effect symbols such as "787" and "556" in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed. In the following description, in the pause display, a state in which the display is paused just before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed may be referred to as “temporary stop display”. That is, the temporary stop display is a state in which the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the effect symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may be a state that is visually distinguished from the finalized stop display, and for example, the effect design may be displayed in a slightly shifted manner, or the effect design may be different from the finalized stop display. It may be displayed in a color or shape.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in a state where the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) of all the symbol columns in the effect game (so-called, reach state). ..

The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed by developing the effect contents of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect with a higher expectation that the jackpot display result will be derived in the special game that is being executed, as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation with which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as “big hit expectation degree”. As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game, so the jackpot expectation in the present embodiment is the jackpot display result in the effect game. It can be grasped as the degree of expectation. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can also be grasped as the expectation that a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various kinds of processing and outputs control information (control command) according to the result of the processing.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30. For example, the sub-control board 31 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp La, and a sound effect by 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 executes various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information capable of specifying the type of effect executed in the effect game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 11 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 11.

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

The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 12. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp La. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the audio effect data regarding the audio effect in the speaker Sp.

The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during 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, or the like. The sub control board 31 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display mode of the effect display device 12 to implement effect control means. The sub control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

The sub control CPU 31a and the effect button 19 are connected. 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-control CPU 31a can determine that the effect button 19 has been operated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a and the effect lever 20 are connected. 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. Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the effect lever 20 has been operated.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting opening 13 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c to update it, and displays the updated first special reserved number. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to do so. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit corresponds to establishment of the hold condition for the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. At this time, 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 can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

After that, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the first special game whose execution is suspended before the first special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the first special game in which the holding condition is satisfied, when the holding condition is satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the result of the preliminary determination and sets it in the output buffer.

For example, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the value of the acquired random number is the value to win the big hit in the big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether a jackpot display result will be derived in the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins a big hit in a low probability state. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins the big hit in the high probability state. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a look-ahead command capable of specifying whether or not to be a big hit in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state gaming state.

In addition, for example, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines which value of the acquired random number is the value that determines the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which variation pattern is to be executed for the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a look-ahead command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process.

After that, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a prefetch command indicating the specified first special reserved number and the result of the above-described preliminary determination. Set in the output buffer. That is, the look-ahead command in the present embodiment can specify the number of the first special games that are on hold. In other words, the look-ahead command in the present embodiment can specify the number of the first special games held when the hold condition of the first special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is satisfied.

Moreover, when the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 13, when the first special reserve number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting opening 14 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU30a, the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c to update the updated second special reserved number. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to display. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit corresponds to establishment of the hold condition for the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, 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 can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

After that, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the contents of the second special game whose execution is suspended before the second special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the content of the second special game in which the holding condition is satisfied, when the holding condition is satisfied. At this time, as in the case of the first special game, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines whether the second special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is a big hit and which variation pattern is executed. .. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the result of the preliminary determination and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being performed and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being performed or the special game is being executed. It is determined that it has not. Then, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol start processing when the execution condition is not satisfied.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the second special pending number is greater than 0 (zero). To do. When the second special hold 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, when the second special reservation number is 0, the first special reservation number is acquired, and it is determined whether the first special reservation number is greater than 0. When the first special hold number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol start process.

To start the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number to update it, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reserved number after subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information to make a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the random number value and the big hit determination value match. Further, the big hit determination may be made by determining whether or not a value obtained by adding a random number value and a big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot pattern becomes the fixed stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation symbol of the special symbol. The determined out-of-place symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the outlier variation pattern by performing the variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game on the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the first special holding number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit variation process or the outlying variation process based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has performed the big hit variation process or the outlying variation process as described above, sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game. To do. Further, the main control CPU30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a causes the special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU30a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop after the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU30a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop command) in the output buffer. Set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process (that is, the kind of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 30a starts the control for giving the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game, and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the big hit process to realize a bonus giving means for giving a big hit game as a bonus.

When the jackpot special game is over, the main control CPU 30a first sets information (opening command) instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the 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, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the special winning opening 16 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (round command) instructing execution of the round effect in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets information (ending specification command) instructing execution of ending effects in the output buffer. When the ending time has passed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, the processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state and also generates information capable of specifying the game state. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state with the end of the big hit game, and generates information that can specify the game state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation, and also generates information capable of specifying the game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 1 designation command) with which the gaming state can be specified when the gaming state is set to the low accuracy low base state. Further, when the game state is set to the low certainty high base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 2 designation command) with which the game state can be specified. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 3 designation command) with which the gaming state can be specified when the gaming state is set to the highly accurate high base state.

Then, the generated various control information is 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 big hit game is set to the high-accuracy high base state, the 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 the sub-control CPU 31a needs to recognize.

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

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a, when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, decides the symbol combination of the big hit with the production design. Further, when the special symbol outlier is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-reaching symbol combination for reach when the out-of-movement variation pattern that specifies execution of the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, with the out-of-reaching symbol combination for reach, the effect symbols of a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) are the same, and the effect symbols of other columns (for example, the middle column) are different It is a combination. Further, when the deviation variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is not executed is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a normally determines the deviation symbol combination for the deviation. In the present embodiment, the outlying symbol combination for normally out is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the effect content of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to temporarily stop and display the determined combination of effect symbols before the change time of the special game elapses. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a, in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, to temporarily display each effect symbol at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is fixedly displayed at the end of the effect game. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol on the activated line.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the effect game by deriving a combination of effect symbols triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. The sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified by the variation pattern designated when the variation pattern designation command is input, and ends the effect game when the variation time elapses. 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.

Next, a process related to the big hit game will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to perform the opening effect. Further, when the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to perform the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to perform the ending effect.

Hereinafter, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a cut-in effect. The cut-in effect of the present embodiment is an effect of displaying a predetermined cut-in image on the effect display device 12 to notify the expectation degree of the big hit in the special game being executed. The cut-in image of this embodiment is, for example, an image imitating a character string of “Ikuze!”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a button operation effect performed using the effect button 19 and a lever operation effect performed using the effect lever 20. In the following description, the button operation effect and the lever operation effect may be collectively referred to as “operation effect”.

The operation effect is performed in a mode in which the effect display device 12 displays an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means during the execution of the special game. Then, in the operation effect, the jackpot expectation degree in the special game being executed is triggered by the operation of the operation means prompted by the operation image being performed within the predetermined operation effective period after the operation image is displayed. A notification image that notifies is displayed on the effect display device 12. That is, the operation effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, and is an effect that notifies the jackpot expectation degree when the operation of the operation means is performed. In the present embodiment, the display of the operation image in the operation effect corresponds to the first operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means. Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in the operation effect corresponds to the second operation effect that can be executed when the operation means is operated during the execution of the first operation effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the button operation effect, a first operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The first operation image is, for example, an image imitating the shape of the effect button 19. After that, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the button operation effect, the first notification image imitating the character string of "chance!", triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation valid period, or By displaying the second notification image imitating the character string of “Stunning!” on the effect display device 12, the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed is notified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the lever operation effect, the effect display device 12 displays a second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20. The second operation image is, for example, an image imitating the shape of the effect lever 20. After that, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, in the lever operation effect, the first notification image or the second notification image is triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20 within the operation valid period. By being displayed on the effect display device 12, the jackpot expectation degree in the special game being executed is notified.

In the operation effect of the present embodiment, it is notified that the jackpot expectation is higher when the second notification image is displayed than when the first notification image is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the second notification image is more likely to be displayed when the lever operation effect is performed than when the button operation effect is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is informed that the jackpot expectation is higher when the lever operation effect is performed than when the button operation effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the button operation effect corresponds to the low expectation effect, and the lever operation effect corresponds to the high expectation effect. In the operation effect of the present embodiment, if no operation is performed within the operation valid period, the operation image is hidden without displaying the notification image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a pseudo continuous effect. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the period from the start to the end of one special game is divided into a plurality of unit periods, and various effects such as variable display of effect symbols are executed in each unit period. In the present embodiment, the unit period in which the variable display of the effect symbol is executed corresponds to a fluctuation cycle involving the fluctuation of the effect symbol. In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, there are two fluctuation cycles between the start and the end of one special game, and three fluctuation cycles. is there. That is, in the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect corresponds to a first effect in which a fluctuation cycle involving fluctuations of effect symbols is executed a plurality of times in one fluctuation game.

In the pseudo continuous effect of the present embodiment, when the next fluctuation cycle is started after the end of the predetermined fluctuation cycle, the predetermined fluctuation cycle is ended by temporarily displaying the effect symbol in each of the fluctuation display regions HR1 to HR3. Then, the next fluctuation cycle is started. In other words, in the pseudo continuous effect of the present embodiment, after the predetermined fluctuation cycle is ended by temporarily displaying the fluctuation of the effect symbol in each of the fluctuation display areas HR1 to HR3, among the fluctuation display areas HR1 to HR3 It is possible to start the next variation cycle by variably displaying at least a part of the effect symbols again. In the pseudo continuous effect of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in all of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, with the start of the special game, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the effect display device 12 temporarily displays the effect symbol in a predetermined display mode in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Specifically, in the present embodiment, while any effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the first variable display area HR1 and the third variable display area HR3, the pseudo continuous effect is executed in the second variable display area HR2. The pseudo continuous effect design indicating “” is temporarily displayed. In other words, the pseudo continuous effect symbol is an effect symbol indicating that the next variation cycle is executed after the end of the variation cycle of this time. Further, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed at each of the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 when the fixed stop display is performed at the end of the effect game. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the pseudo continuous effect is the same as the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 when a predetermined stop time elapses.
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the variable lock effect is an effect that is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display of effect symbols was started in the effect game. Further, the variable lock effect is an effect in which during the execution of the effect game, effect symbols in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 are displayed in a display mode different from the normal variable display.

As shown in FIG. 7, the variable lock effect of this embodiment can be executed over a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, there are a first stage and a second stage in the stage of the variable lock effect.
In the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. Specifically, in the first stage of the variation lock effect, the variation of the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a predetermined display mode in each of the variation display areas HR1 to HR3 during execution of the effect game. More specifically, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in all of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 during execution of the effect game.

The second stage of the variable lock effect is executed subsequent to the first stage of the variable lock effect. In the second stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol temporarily displayed in the first stage of the variable lock effect is in the direction opposite to the changing direction (rotational direction) in the normal changing display in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Is changed (rotated). In other words, the effect design is rewound in the second stage of the variable lock effect.

In the present embodiment, the first stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to the stop effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the second stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to a predetermined effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable lock effect corresponds to the second effect including the stop effect in the effect content and the specific effect.

The variation lock effect of the present embodiment may be terminated when the first stage is finished, or may be developed to the second stage after the first stage is finished and finished when the second stage is finished. is there. That is, the variation lock effect of the present embodiment is executed in a case including only the first step among the first step and the second step, and in a case including both the first step and the second step. , There is. Note that the effect content of the variable lock effect when executed including only the first step of the first step and the second step corresponds to the first effect content. Further, the effect contents of the variable lock effect when executed including both the first stage and the second stage correspond to the second effect contents. That is, the effect contents of the variable lock effect of the present embodiment include the first effect content and the second effect content.

In this embodiment, the effect time of the variable lock effect includes a first time and a second time. Specifically, the effect time of the variable lock effect when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage is the first time. In addition, the effect time of the variable lock effect when developing to the second stage after the end of the first stage is the second time, which is longer than the first time. For this reason, in the case where the variable lock effect is developed to the second stage after the end of the first stage, the total effect time becomes longer than that when it is terminated along with the end of the first stage. In the pseudo continuous effect, the first time and the second time are both from the stop time from the temporary stop display of the effect symbols of all the rows to the variable display of the effect symbols of at least some rows again. Is also long. That is, in the present embodiment, the time during which the fluctuation of the effect symbol is temporarily displayed by the fluctuation lock effect is longer than the time during which the fluctuation of the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in one fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect.

Then, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first time and when the effect time of the variable lock effect is the second time, the big hit expectation in the special game being executed is expected. Different degrees. Specifically, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when the effect time is the second time, the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed is higher than when the effect time is the first time. In other words, in the variation lock effect of the present embodiment, when the first stage is finished, the second stage is developed, the second stage is finished, and the second stage is finished. The expectation of a big hit is higher than that of.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage, the effect symbol may be changed and displayed again on the effect display device 12. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the completion of the first stage, the development progresses to the second stage, and after the variation lock production is completed with the completion of the second stage, the production display device 12 changes the production symbol again. There are cases where it is displayed and cases where a predetermined special effect is executed. The special effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the second stage has been developed in the variable lock effect. In other words, the special effect of the present embodiment is an exclusive effect when the second stage is developed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the special game being executed is a special game that derives the big hit display result. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect of confirming the big hit which definitely informs that the big hit display result will be derived in the special game being executed.

Here, the content displayed on the effect display device 12 when the variable lock effect is executed will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the variation lock effect is executed, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in a specific display mode in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. That is, in the effect display device 12, the first stage of the variable lock effect is executed.

Specifically, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, an arbitrary effect symbol is temporarily displayed in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. At this time, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in each variable display region HR1 to HR3 at a display position different from each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the fixed stop display is performed at the end of the effect game. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Further, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed with a display content different from the display content when the fixed stop display is performed at the end of the effect game. For example, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol is displayed with an effect image simulating lightning when it is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, while when it is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game, It is displayed without an effect image simulating. That is, the display content when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage, the effect image simulating lightning is not displayed on the effect display device 12, and each variable display area is displayed. The effect symbols are variably displayed again in HR1 to HR3.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, in the effect display device 12, in the effect display device 12, in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, the normal changing direction (for example, downward direction) is performed. ) And (), the effect symbols are variably displayed in the opposite direction (for example, upward). At this time, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the opposite direction while being displayed with the effect image simulating lightning.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8(f) and (g), when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the second stage and the effect symbol is variably displayed again after the end of the variable lock effect, the effect display In the device 12, the variable display in the opposite direction of the effect design ends at a predetermined timing, the effect design is temporarily displayed, and the effect image simulating lightning is hidden. At this time, in the effect display device 12, the symbols are temporarily displayed at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3. After that, on the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8(h), when the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the second stage and the special effect is executed after the end of the variable lock effect, the effect display device 12 displays the special effect. Image is displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, the special effect image is an image imitating a character string of "Tenka Musou". In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 does not display the effect symbol. When the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may continue to display the effect symbol, or may reduce and display the effect symbol. When the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may display the effect symbol in a variable manner or may display it in a paused manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(i), in the effect display device 12, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination of the jackpot symbols with the end of the special effect, and when the variation time of the special game elapses, the effect symbol Is confirmed and stopped.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a timer effect. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect that notifies the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed. Specifically, the timer effect is a timer TM indicating the character image CG imitating a predetermined character and the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed on the effect display device 12 during one execution of the effect game. Is displayed, and the remaining time indicated by the timer TM is subtracted as time passes. In the present embodiment, the time indicated by the timer TM corresponds to information about the time until the predetermined effect is executed.

Then, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed after the remaining time indicated by the timer TM being displayed in the timer effect reaches a specific value (for example, “0”). In the present embodiment, the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed corresponds to a counter indicating a predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, the timer effect corresponds to a decrease effect, a specific display effect, and a special effect in which the counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated by the displayed counter is decreased.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of timer effects in which the types of displayed timer TM are different. For example, the present embodiment has a timer effect (white) that displays a white timer TM and a timer effect (red) that displays a red timer TM. In the timer effect, the effect in which the remaining time until execution is shown differs depending on the type of the displayed timer TM. For example, when the timer effect (white) is executed, the remaining time until any one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed is shown. On the other hand, when the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is shown. In other words, in the present embodiment, the timer effect (red) corresponds to a finalized effect that can specify that execution of the lever operation effect has been finalized. That is, in the present embodiment, the lever operation effect corresponds to the prescribed effect, and the timer effect (red) corresponds to the execution notification effect that definitely notifies that the lever operation effect is executed.

As described above, in the timer effect of the present embodiment, depending on the type of the timer TM displayed in the timer effect, one of the effects that can be executed as a predetermined effect after the remaining time shown in the timer TM reaches a specific value. Parts are different. In the present embodiment, the white timer TM corresponds to the first counter and the red timer TM corresponds to the second counter.

Further, in the timer effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed differs depending on the type of the displayed timer TM. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (red) is executed, it is informed that the jackpot expectation degree in the special game being executed is higher than when the timer effect (white) is executed. It

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of timer effects while one effect game is being executed. At this time, the plurality of timer effects are executed in a mode in which the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the different effects are executed is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, a plurality of timer effects do not indicate the remaining time until the same effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution periods may overlap for a plurality of timer effects executed in one effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects can overlap each other. In the present embodiment, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of timers TM are displayed while one character image CG is displayed in the overlapping periods. In the present embodiment, the same character image CG is displayed regardless of the type of timer effect. Therefore, when the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects overlap, one character image CG shared for the plurality of timer effects is displayed in the overlapping periods. In other words, in the present embodiment, the plurality of character images CG are not displayed even when the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects overlap.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a timer stock effect. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect is an effect that informs that the timer effect is executed over a plurality of effect games. That is, the timer stock effect can be executed across a plurality of effect games. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect corresponds to a preliminary effect capable of recognizing the execution of the timer effect in advance.

Specifically, in the timer stock effect, the character image CG that is the same as or substantially the same as the character image CG displayed in the timer effect is displayed during the execution of the effect game that is executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. While being displayed, the same or substantially the same timer TM as the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed. Here, the substantially the same image is an image that is similar to the extent that the player can recognize the same. In the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified. For example, in the present embodiment, the character string “???” is displayed on the timer TM as a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

The timer stock effect of the present embodiment can be executed on condition that the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is included in the pending effect games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the timer stock effect is executed, it is possible to specify that the timer effect is executed in the effect game that is being held. In the present embodiment, even in the case where the timer stock effect is executed, it is not possible to specify in which effect game of the effect games being held the timer effect is executed.

Here, the display content of the effect display device 12 when the timer effect and the timer stock effect are executed will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Here, in this example, the timer effect is executed in the effect game that is executed next to the effect game that is being executed, and the timer stock effect that notifies that the timer effect is executed is executed. Let's decide. That is, the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is included in the pending effect games, and the timer stock effect is generated from the effect game being executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. Shall be executed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10B, the character image CG and the timer TM are displayed on the effect display device 12 during execution of the effect game executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. As a result, the timer stock production is started. Here, a plurality of timer effects, that is, a timer effect (white) and a timer effect (red) are executed in the pending effect game, and a timer stock effect that notifies that each timer effect is executed. Shall be started respectively. Therefore, the effect display device 12 displays the white timer TM and the red timer TM in addition to the character image CG. As described above, in the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified, and more specifically, "????? The character string “” is displayed on the timer TM.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, the effect game being executed is ended, and the next effect game is started. As described above, the next effect game in this example is an effect game in which the timer effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10E, the timer effect (white) is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game. Specifically, at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect game was started, the white timer TM displayed on the effect display device 12 has a remaining time (for example, “30”) until the predetermined effect is executed. 0.0 seconds") is displayed and the timer TM starts to be subtracted. In this example, it is assumed that the timer effect (white) informs the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(f), the timer effect (red) is started at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game. Specifically, at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the production game was started, the red timer TM displayed on the production display device 12 has a remaining time until the predetermined production is executed (for example, “99”). . 9 seconds”) is displayed and the timer TM starts to be subtracted. In this example, it is assumed that the timer effect (red) is started at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). As described above, the timer effect (red) notifies the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(g) to FIG. 10(k), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time indicated by each timer TM reaches a specific value (for example, “0 second”). The timer effect is ended, and a predetermined effect in which the remaining time until execution is shown in the timer effect is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(g) and FIG. 10(h), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time indicated by the white timer TM reaches “0 second”, the white timer TM is activated. When it is hidden, the timer effect (white) is ended, and when the cut-in image imitating the character string "Ikuze!" is displayed, the cut-in effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10(i) and 10(j), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time shown by the red timer TM reaches "0 seconds", the red timer TM is hidden. By doing so, the timer effect (red) is ended, and the second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed, whereby the lever operation effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10(k), when the effect lever 20 is operated, the effect display device 12 displays a notification image to notify the jackpot expectation. Here, it is assumed that the second notification image having a character string of "Gorgeous!" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(l), in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 with the end of the variable time of the special game.
In addition, in this example, the display content of the effect display device 12 in the case where the timer stock effect is executed before the execution of the timer effect has been described, but in the present embodiment, the timer effect is executed without executing the timer stock effect. It may be executed. In this case, on the effect display device 12, the timer TM and the character image CG are not displayed before the timer effect is started, and the timer TM and the character image CG are displayed at the start timing of the timer effect. At this time, the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed in a mode showing the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed without executing the timer stock effect, the timer TM is not displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the control performed by the sub control CPU 31a for executing various effects will be described.
First, the control for specifying the effect to be executed during the execution of the effect game will be described.

When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the type of effect to be executed in the effect game that is executed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, based on the designated variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes or does not execute each of various effects such as a variable lock effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a cut-in effect, a button operation effect, a lever operation effect, and a timer effect, according to the specified change pattern. Can be specified.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, execution or non-execution of each of various effects is defined for each variation pattern. For example, in the change pattern, execution of the change lock effect is defined, while non-execution of pseudo continuous effect, cut-in effect, button operation effect, lever operation effect, and timer effect is specified. There is a pattern. Further, for example, in the variation pattern, execution of the cut-in effect and timer effect is defined, while non-execution of the variation lock effect, pseudo continuous effect, button operation effect, and lever operation effect is specified. There are fluctuation patterns. As described above, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify execution or non-execution of various effects.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the effect contents in various effects and the start timing of various effects in addition to the execution or non-execution of various effects, according to the designated variation pattern. ..

Specifically, in the present embodiment, effect contents in each of various effects are set for each variation pattern. For example, in the variation pattern in which the execution of the variable lock effect is determined, the start timing, whether to develop into the second step after the end of the first step, and whether to execute the special effect after the end of the second step are determined. .. Further, for example, in the variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect is determined, the type of timer effect, the start timing, and the type of effect in which the remaining time is indicated by the timer TM are specified. Further, among the variation patterns in which execution of the timer effect is determined, there are variation patterns in which execution of a plurality of timer effects is determined.

As described above, the timer effect (white) is an effect indicating the remaining time until any one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, at least one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed in the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) is determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern in which execution of some or all of the pseudo continuous effect, cut-in effect, button operation effect, and lever operation effect is determined, the variation in which execution of the timer effect (white) is determined is performed. There are a pattern and a variation pattern in which non-execution of the timer effect (white) is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (white) is executed, at least one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed, while the timer effect is performed. Even if the effect (white) is not executed, the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect may be executed.

Further, as described above, the timer effect (red) is an effect indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, execution of the lever operation effect is determined in the variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. On the other hand, the variation patterns in which execution of the lever operation effect is determined include a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (red) is determined and a variation pattern in which non-execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the lever operation effect is executed when the timer effect (red) is executed, while the lever operation effect is executed even when the timer effect (red) is not executed. There is.

Here, the jackpot expectation degree when a predetermined effect is executed, the determination rate when the big hit variation pattern is specified and the determination when the outlying variation pattern is specified in the entire effect determination rate The ratio is determined by the ratio of. For this reason, for example, in order to increase the jackpot expectation that is notified when the cut-in effect is executed, a variation pattern of the big hit is specified in the entire determination rate at which the execution of the cut-in effect is determined. The execution or non-execution of the cut-in effect may be set so that the determination rate at time becomes high.

Further, when the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a pre-determines the effect executed in the effect game corresponding to the pre-read command, based on the input pre-read command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the timer stock effect, based on the content determined in advance. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the timer effect will be executed in the effect game corresponding to the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the timer stock effect can be executed by the look-ahead lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the timer effect (white) will be executed in the effect game corresponding to the prefetch command, it can determine execution of the timer stock effect that displays the white timer TM. is there. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance that the timer effect (red) is executed in the effect game corresponding to the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine execution of the timer stock effect that displays the red timer TM. ..

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the timer stock effect by the pre-reading lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the start timing of the timer stock effect in the pre-reading start lottery using a predetermined random number. Specifically, in the prefetch start lottery, when there are a plurality of pending effect games that are executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines which of the effect games is selected. Determines whether to start the timer stock production in the production game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, control when executing each effect will be described. It should be noted that FIGS. 11 to 13 schematically show the flow of the game, and the width of time (length of the horizontal axis) in the drawings and the timing of actual control may not match.

First, according to FIG. 11( a ), a variation pattern that specifies a variation pattern in which execution of the variation lock effect is determined and that is determined to end the variation lock effect with the end of the first stage. The control of the sub control CPU 31a when the pattern designation command is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t0), when a predetermined time has elapsed, temporarily displays the effect symbol to start the variable lock effect. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t1). In addition, the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the change pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a, in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, an arbitrary effect symbol at a display position different from each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. Pause display. In addition, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect design to be temporarily displayed with an effect image simulating lightning. As described above, the temporary stop display of the effect design is the effect content of the first stage in the variable lock effect.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again and again when the first time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect, thereby ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t3). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the change time of the special game (time point t5), and causes the effect design to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the change time of the special game (time point t6).

Next, according to FIG. 11B, it is a variation pattern in which execution of the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation pattern is developed to the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the variation lock effect is produced with the completion of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern in which it is determined that the effect design is variably displayed again will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage until the effect symbol is temporarily displayed and the first stage is started (time t0 to time t0). t1).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to variably display (reverse rotation) the effect symbol in the direction opposite to the normal change direction at the time when the first time has elapsed after starting the change lock effect. Control (time point t3). As described above, the reverse rotation of the effect design is the effect content of the second stage in the variable lock effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a develops the variable lock effect from the first stage to the second stage by rotating the effect symbol that is temporarily displayed in reverse.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol and hiding the effect image of the lightning when the second time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect. After that, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the fluctuation in the normal fluctuation direction again (time point t4). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t5), and finally displays the effect symbol with the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t6).

Next, according to FIG. 11C, it is a variation pattern in which execution of the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation pattern is developed to the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the variation lock effect is produced with the completion of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern that is determined to be executed and the special effect is executed will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage until the second stage is started by variably displaying the effect symbol in the direction opposite to the normal direction of variation, and then the second stage. After the end of, the same control as when the effect symbols are variably displayed is performed again (time points t0 to t3).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the special effect at the time when the second time has elapsed after starting the variation lock effect (time point t4). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display an image for special effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the special effect before the end of the change time of the special game, and temporarily displays the effect symbol (time point t5). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t6).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol is variably displayed again after the end of the first-stage variation lock effect, and when the effect symbol is variably displayed again after the end of the second-stage variation lock effect. There is a case where the special effect is executed after the end of the variable lock effect of the second stage. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern in which execution of the variation lock effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a designates the variation pattern designation command during execution of the effect game that is started when the variation pattern designation command is input. The variation lock effect is executed with the effect contents based on the changed variation pattern.

Next, the control when the pseudo continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, a case is described in which a variation pattern specifying execution of a pseudo continuous production is input, and a variation pattern designating command that specifies a variation pattern in which execution of two variation cycles is determined in the pseudo continuous production is input. To do. That is, a case will be described in which, after temporarily displaying the effect design, the control for variably displaying the effect design is executed once again.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to temporarily display the effect pattern when a predetermined time elapses after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t0). (Time t1). It should be noted that the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the temporary display of the effect symbol is determined by the variable pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays an arbitrary effect symbol in the first variable display region HR1 and the third variable display region HR3, while temporarily displaying the pseudo continuous effect symbol in the second variable display region HR2. Display the stop.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the effect symbols again in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 when the predetermined stop time has elapsed (time point t2). Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the pseudo continuous effect to be executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t5), and finally displays the effect symbol with the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t6).

Although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern in which it is determined that three variation cycles are executed in the pseudo continuous production, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the production design to be temporarily displayed. By repeating (time t1) and control (time t2) for changing and displaying the effect symbol again, three changing cycles are executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation lock effect and the pseudo continuous effect can be executed as the effect for temporarily displaying the variable display of the effect symbol. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed and then changed again in the normal change direction, while in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. After this, there are a case where it is variably displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction and a case where it is variably displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction.

Next, control when executing the timer effect will be described.
First, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern for which execution of the timer effect (white) and the cut-in effect is determined will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t10), causes the character image CG and the white timer TM to be displayed at the timing determined by the variable pattern, and the timer TM The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time point t11). At this time, the timer TM displays the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed. The remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed at the timing when the timer effect (white) is started may be set in the variation pattern, or the start time and the cut time of the timer effect defined in the variation pattern may be set. The sub-control CPU 31a may specify the time based on the start timing of the in-effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time passes.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, thereby causing the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time point t13). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Note that in the present embodiment, the timing at which the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, that is, the timing at which the cut-in effect is started is set in the variation pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the timing determined by the variation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM subtracted in the timer effect (white), The timer effect (white) can be ended when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches “0 seconds”. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates to the timer TM by starting the cut-in effect at the timing determined by the variation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM subtracted in the timer effect (white). The cut-in effect can be started at the time when the remaining time is "0 seconds".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t14). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the change time of the special game (time point t17), and causes the effect design to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the change time of the special game (time point t18).

Although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern that is determined to execute various effects different from the cut-in effect and the timer effect (white). Even in this case, the timer effect and various effects are executed in accordance with the timing defined by the variation pattern.

Next, according to FIG. 12B, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (white), the timer effect (red), the cut-in effect, and the lever operation effect is specified is input. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified, and in the timer effect (red), the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is notified. I shall. Further, in this example, the start timing of the timer effect (white) and the start timing of the timer effect (red) are both determined by the variation pattern and are different timings.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when one timer effect is executed during the execution of one effect game until the timer effect (white) is started (time points t10 to t11). ..

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the red timer TM to be displayed at the timing determined by the variation pattern during the execution of the effect game, and starts the timer effect (red) by starting the subtraction of the timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time point t12). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the timer effect (red) at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) as time passes. That is, as time passes, the sub-control CPU 31a performs both the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) and the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to subtract and display.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the white timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby producing the timer effect (white). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end (time point t13). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t14).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the red timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) becomes "0 seconds", and thereby the timer is displayed. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the effect (red) (time point t15). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the lever operation effect by displaying the second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation effective period with the start of the lever operation effect, and starts measurement of the operation effective period.

When the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated is input within the operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the operation image is hidden and the notification image is displayed. (Time point t16). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the lever operation effect by hiding the notification image before the end of the variation time of the special game, and temporarily displays the effect symbol (time point t17). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t18).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed during the execution of one special game, a plurality of timers are used at different timings from the start of the variable display of effect symbols. The production can be started. That is, in the present embodiment, when executing a plurality of timer effects in one effect game, it is possible to start a plurality of timer effects with different triggers. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effective period during which the operation of the operating unit is activated by controlling the effective period with the start of the lever operation effect, thereby realizing an effective control unit.

Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the second operation image without displaying the notification image and operates the operation lever 20 when the effect lever 20 is not operated before the operation valid period elapses. The lever operation effect is ended by ending the effective period. Similarly, although not shown, when executing the button operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image along with the start of the button operation effect and controls it during the operation effective period. When the effect button 19 is not operated before the operation valid period elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the first operation image without displaying the notification image and ends the operation valid period. By doing so, the button operation effect is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect, the operation effective period is controlled from the time when the operation image is displayed until the time when the operation image is hidden.

Next, according to FIG. 12C, when a prefetch command indicating a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (white) is determined is input, and when execution of the timer stock effect is determined by prefetch lottery The control of the control CPU 31a will be described. In this example, the pre-reading start lottery determines a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect (white) is executed, as the start timing of the timer stock effect. To do. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time point t20). After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the effect display device 12 to start the timer stock effect by displaying the character image CG and the white timer TM at the predetermined timing determined by the prefetch start lottery (time point t21). At this time, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the timer TM to be displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed cannot be specified in the timer stock effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the timer TM to display the character string "????.?".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t22). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t23).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time point t24). Then, during execution of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the white timer TM to display the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed at the timing determined by the variation pattern, and starts the subtraction of the timer TM. As a result, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the timer effect (white) (time point t25). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time passes.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the white timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) becomes "0 seconds", thereby causing the timer effect. The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t27). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t28), and finally displays the effect symbol by the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t29). ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the timer stock effect capable of recognizing the execution of the timer effect in advance can be executed over a plurality of effect games.
Next, the control in the case where different types of effects are executed during one execution of the effect game will be described.

First, according to FIG. 13A, a variation pattern in which execution of a timer effect (white), a cut-in effect, and a variable lock effect is determined, and the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern determined to be set is input will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified. Further, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started during execution of the timer effect (white).

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t30), causes the character image CG and the white timer TM to be displayed at the timing determined by the variable pattern, and the timer TM The effect display device 12 is controlled to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time point t31). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time passes.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the effect symbol is started ( Time point t32). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect while the timer effect (white) is being executed. In addition, the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the change pattern. Then, when starting the variable lock effect while the timer effect (white) is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily subtracts the timer TM in the timer effect (white) along with the start of the first-stage variable lock effect. To stop.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to change and display again at the time when the first time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect, thereby ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage (time point t33). ). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to restart the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, thereby causing the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time point t34). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t35). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t36), and finally displays the effect symbol with the end of the variation time of the special game (time point t37).

Although not shown, even when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (red) that displays the red timer TM, the sub-control CPU 31a operates in the same manner as the above-described example. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the subtraction of the timer TM is temporarily stopped with the start, and the subtraction of the timer TM is restarted with the end of the variable lock effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the change of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the timer TM in the timer effect is displayed. The remaining time subtraction is temporarily stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped. It

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is restarted along with the end of the variable lock effect, and the timer TM in the timer effect is displayed. Subtraction of the remaining time is restarted.

Next, according to FIG. 13B, a variation pattern that specifies the execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect, and specifies the variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect. The control of the sub control CPU 31a when a designated command is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 19 at the timing determined by the variation pattern after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t40). , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the button operation effect (time point t41). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern in which the execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined and the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a produces It is not controlled during the effective period of the operation. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the effect button 19 has been operated after displaying the first operation image when starting the variable lock effect after the start of the button operation effect in one effect game. The notification image is not displayed even if one operation signal is input.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the effect symbol is started ( Time point t42). Here, the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the change pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the button operation effect by hiding the first operation image with the start of the first-stage variation lock effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again in a variable manner at the time when the first time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect, so that the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t43). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the change time of the special game (time point t44), and causes the effect design to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the change time of the special game (time point t45).

Further, although not shown, a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern in which execution of the lever operation effect and the variation lock effect is determined and in which the variation lock effect is started after the lever operation effect is started is input. Also in this case, the control is performed in the same manner as when the variation lock effect is started after the button operation effect is started. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designating command that specifies a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation lock effect is started after the lever operation effect is started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation during the effective period with the start of the lever operation effect. Instead, the lever operation effect is ended with the start of the variable lock effect. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designating command that specifies a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the second operation image to be displayed with the start of the lever operation effect. After that, even if the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated is input, the notification image is not displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation lock effect is executed while the operation image prompting the predetermined operation is displayed in the operation effect, the predetermined operation is performed while the operation image is displayed. The notification image is not displayed even when it is turned off.

As described above, in the present embodiment, execution or non-execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect are set in the variation pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern that can specify that the variation lock effect is not executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect is determined by the variation pattern determination lottery, the operation image is displayed. The notification image is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed during the period. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern determining lottery determines the fluctuation pattern that specifies that the fluctuation lock effect is executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect, the operation image is displayed. The notification image is not displayed even when a predetermined operation is performed during the period.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination lottery that determines the fluctuation pattern corresponds to a predetermined lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the first result is that the variable lock effect is not executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect, and the variable lock effect is executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect. This corresponds to the second result.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) The expected jackpot expectation degree is different depending on whether the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first time or the second time. For this reason, not only whether or not the variable lock effect is executed, but also the length of the effect time in the variable lock effect can be paid attention to entertaining, and interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed during execution of the effect game, so that the player can be surprised and the game can be more enjoyed.
(1-3) In the variable lock effect, since the effect symbol is temporarily displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the effect symbol is variably displayed in the effect game, the player can be further surprised.

(1-4) There are a pseudo continuous effect and a variable lock effect as effects for which effect symbols are temporarily displayed. Then, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the next variation cycle is executed after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed, while when the variable lock effect is performed, the special effect after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. May be executed. For this reason, the player can be surprised by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol, and the enjoyment of predicting the effect thereafter can be given.

(1-5) In the pseudo continuous effect, after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed, the variable symbol is again variably displayed in the normal variation direction, while in the variable lock effect, after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed, it is normally changed. There is a case where it is variably displayed again in the changing direction of, and a case where it is variably displayed in the opposite direction to the normal changing direction. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the effect design after the effect design is temporarily displayed.

(1-6) In the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed for a longer time than the pseudo continuous effect, so that the player can be surprised further.
(1-7) Since the development after the end of the variable lock effect is different between the case where the variable lock effect ends in the first stage and the case where it ends in the second stage, pay attention to the contents of the variable lock effect. Can be entertained.

(1-8) The display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. For this reason, when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being erroneously recognized as finished.

(1-9) The display content when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. Specifically, when the effect design is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is displayed with the effect image, while when the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game, it is displayed without the effect image. It For this reason, when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being erroneously recognized as finished.

(1-10) When the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the first result, the notification image is displayed when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the second result, the notification image is not displayed even when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. In this way, since the development when the button operation effect is executed differs depending on the result of the variation pattern determination lottery, the interest when the button operation effect is executed can be improved.

(1-11) The first result is a case where a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is not started after the start of the button operation effect is determined, and the second result is the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect. This is the case when the fluctuation pattern to be determined is determined. According to this, when it is the first result that the variable lock effect is not executed, it can be noted that the notification image is displayed in the button operation effect, while it is the second result that the variable lock effect is executed. At times, it is possible to draw attention to the variable lock effect by not displaying the notification image. In particular, when the variable lock effect is the second result, the player does not feel the sense of incongruity because the notification image is not displayed in the button operation effect, and then the variable lock effect is executed, which surprises the player. Can be given to entertain the game even more.

(1-12) Since a plurality of timer effects can be executed during the execution of one effect game, even if the timer effect has already been executed in one effect game, the timer effect is further increased. Can be expected to be executed. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, the player's expectation until the predetermined effect is executed can be improved, and it can be expected that another timer effect is executed.

(1-13) Since a plurality of timer effects can be started at different triggers, even after one timer effect is started, it is expected that another timer effect will be started after that. Can have

(1-14) The execution periods of a plurality of timer effects can overlap each other. According to this, not only can a plurality of timer effects be entertained during the execution of one effect game, but also a plurality of timer effects can be simultaneously entertained.

(1-15) It is possible to execute a timer stock effect that can recognize the execution of the timer effect in advance. According to this, it is possible to expect execution of the timer effect even before the timer effect is started.

(1-16) Since the timer stock production can be executed over a plurality of production games, it is possible to increase the expectation that the timer production will be executed over a plurality of production games.

(1-17) In the timer stock effect, execution of the timer effect can be recognized in advance, but since it cannot be recognized in which effect game the timer effect is executed, the timer effect is executed in which effect game. You can give the fun of guessing what will be done.

(1-18) There are a plurality of types of timer TM displayed in the timer effect, and the jackpot expectation to be notified differs depending on the type of the timer TM. Therefore, in the timer effect, not only the remaining time until the predetermined effect indicated by the timer TM is executed, but also the kind of the displayed timer TM can be paid attention to entertain the effect. ..

(1-19) When the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variation of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and further, the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped. The player can be surprised further.

(1-20) In particular, when the variation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the variation of the effect symbol, the predetermined value shown in the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed. Since the subtraction of the remaining time until the effect is executed is temporarily stopped, it is possible to give the enjoyment of estimating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed.

(1-21) When the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the fluctuation of the effect symbol is restarted along with the end of the variable lock effect, and the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is restarted. It According to this, it is possible to match the period during which the variable lock effect is being executed with the time during which the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is temporarily stopped. They can be executed in close association with each other, and the combination of each effect can entertain the player.

(1-22) The timer effect (red) is an effect that can specify that execution of the lever operation effect has been confirmed, and a timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed. Is a production. According to this, not only is the execution of the timer effect (red) informed that the lever operation effect will be executed, but also the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed, It is possible to improve the player's expectation until the lever operation effect is executed.

(1-23) In the lever operation effect, a notification image is displayed triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20. In this case, in the lever operation effect, if the operation of the effect lever 20 is missed, there is a possibility that the interest may be deteriorated. On the other hand, in the timer effect (red), since the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed, the player can be prepared to operate the effect lever 20 in advance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production lever 20 from being operated incorrectly.

(1-24) Since the timer effect is executed in one effect game, the effect game is not ended while the timer effect is being executed. Therefore, the player can understand that the effect game does not end until the remaining time displayed on the timer TM in the timer effect reaches “0 seconds”. Therefore, in the timer effect, it is possible to make the player guess the time for which the effect game is continued, and it is possible to improve the expectation of the effect game.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the above-described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a movable body KA capable of performing a predetermined operation. The movable body KA is provided on the game board YB. The movable body KA is configured to be operable between a predetermined original position (origin) P1 and a predetermined effect position P2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates the movable body KA. In the second embodiment, the actuator that operates the movable body KA and the sub control CPU 31a are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to control the operation of the movable body KA by controlling the actuator that operates the movable body KA.

Next, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, it is possible to execute a stopped movable body effect performed using the movable body KA during a period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed by the variable lock effect. is there. In the movable body effect during stop, the movable body KA performs a specific operation. The specific operation of the movable body KA is, for example, an operation of displacing the movable body KA from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and then displacing it from the effect position P2 to the original position P1 when a predetermined time has elapsed. In the moving object effect during stop of the second embodiment, after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, the movable object KA is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and the temporary effect display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect is displayed. The movable body KA is displaced from the effect position P2 to the original position P1 before the end of. Therefore, the effect time of the movable object effect during stop is shorter than the first time when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to execute the stopped sound effect performed using the speaker Sp. In the stopped sound effect, the speaker Sp outputs a specific sound different from the normal sound output when the stopped sound effect is not executed. In the stopped voice effect of the second embodiment, the output of the specific voice is started after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, and is specified before the temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect is ended. The audio output ends. Therefore, the effect time of the stopped voice effect is shorter than the first time in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the specific voice output in the stopped voice effect corresponds to the specific voice.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to execute the light emission effect during stop performed using the decoration lamp La. In the light emission effect during stop, the decoration lamp La causes the light emitter to emit light in a specific mode different from the normal mode when the light effect during stop is not executed. In the light emission effect during stop of the second embodiment, the light-emitting body emits light in a specific mode after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, and before the temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect is finished. The light emission of the light-emitter according to the specific mode ends. Therefore, the effect time of the light emission effect during stop is shorter than the first time period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the stopped light emission effect corresponds to a specific light emission effect. In the present embodiment, the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emitting effect are executed as one set of effects. In the following description, the movable body effect during stop, the sound effect during stop, and the light emission effect during stop may be collectively referred to as “stop effect”.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the production during stop is executed during the period when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed by the variable lock effect, it is stopped during the period when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed by the variable lock effect. It is notified that the big hit expectation degree in the effect game being executed is higher than that when the effect is not executed.

Hereinafter, the control for executing the effect during stop will be described.
First, the control for determining whether or not to execute the effect during stop will be described.
Similar to the first embodiment, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a identifies the type of effect to be executed based on the designated variation pattern, thereby specifying whether or not the variation lock effect is executable. .. Then, when the execution of the variable lock effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the effect during stop by performing the effect during stop lottery using a predetermined random number.

Here, the determination rate for deciding the execution of the stopped production in the stopped production lottery is different when the big hit variation pattern is designated and when the outlying variation pattern is designated. At this time, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the stopped production is executed compared to the jackpot expectation when the stopped production is not executed, the determination ratio of the execution determination of the stopped production is determined. It is advisable to distribute the determination values for the stopped production lottery so that the determination rate when the jackpot variation pattern is designated is high.

Next, control when executing the variable lock effect and the effect during stop will be described. Here, in the case where the effect during stop is executed during the period during which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, the control when ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect design to start changing display by temporarily displaying the effect design upon the elapse of a predetermined time after starting the variable display of the effect design in the effect game. Control the device 12. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, starts the stopped effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body KA to move from the original position P1 to the effect position P2 to start the stopped movable object effect, and controls the speaker Sp to output a specific sound. By doing so, the sound effect during stop is started, and the light effect during stop is started by controlling the decoration lamp La to emit light in a specific mode.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the stopped effect before the first time elapses after the variation lock effect is started. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body KA to move from the effect position P2 to the original position P1 to end the stopped movable object effect and stop the output of the specific sound from the speaker Sp. Ends the voice effect during stop, and ends the light emission effect during stop by stopping the light emission of the decoration lamp La in the specific mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol again in a variable manner when the first time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect, so that the variable lock effect ends with the end of the first stage. Then, the effect display device 12 is controlled.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to cause the movable body KA to perform a specific operation as a stopped movable effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the movable body KA can perform the specific operation even when the variable lock effect is executed.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to output a specific sound from the speaker Sp as the stopped sound effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the stopped voice effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to cause the decorative lamp La to emit light in a specific mode as the stop light emission effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the stationary light emission effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-24) described above.
(2-1) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the moving object effect during stop can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from mistakenly recognizing that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and not only to make the player wait while the player is waiting for the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. It is possible to entertain the player by creating a movable body.

(2-2) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, while the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the player is surprised, and also attention is paid to whether or not the movable body KA operates. You can entertain the production.

(2-3) The stopped voice effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and not only make the player wait while the player is waiting for the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. It is possible to entertain the player with the voice effect.

(2-4) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, whether or not a specific sound is output from the speaker Sp while giving surprise to the player by temporarily stopping the effect symbol You can entertain attention and entertain the production.

(2-5) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stopped light emission effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and not only make the player wait while the player is waiting for the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. It is possible to entertain the player by the luminous effect.

(2-6) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, whether or not the decoration lamp La emits light in a specific mode while surprising the player by temporarily stopping the effect symbol You can also entertain and direct the production.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, while the rest shown in the timer TM in the timer effect. The remaining time indicated by the timer TM is subtracted as time elapses without stopping the time subtraction.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 16, in the third embodiment, a variation pattern in which execution of the timer effect (white), the cut-in effect, and the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation lock effect is generated with the end of the first stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern determined to be terminated is input will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started during execution of the timer effect (white).

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t50), causes the character image CG and the white timer TM to be displayed at the timing determined by the variable pattern, and the timer TM The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the timer effect (white) by starting the subtraction (time point t51). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to subtract and display the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) as time passes.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the effect symbol is started ( Time point t52). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect while the timer effect (white) is being executed. In addition, the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the change pattern. Here, the sub-control CPU 31a stops the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the running timer effect (white) even when the variable lock effect is started during the execution of the timer effect (white). Instead, the remaining time is subtracted and displayed as time passes.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be changed and displayed again when the first time has elapsed after starting the variable lock effect, thereby ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage (time point t53). ). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the time when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) becomes “0 seconds”, thereby causing the timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled to end (white) (time point t54). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t55). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t56), and finally displays the effect symbol with the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t57).

Although not shown, in the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is similar to the above example even when the variable lock effect is executed during execution of the timer effect (red) that displays the red timer TM. In addition, the timer TM is subtracted over time without stopping the subtraction of the timer TM along with the start of the variable lock effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the variable lock effect is executed while the timer effect is being executed, the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect is not stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, the progress of the timer effect is not stopped even when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-18) and (1-22) to (1-24) described above.
(3-1) Even if the variable lock effect is executed while the timer effect is being executed, the progress of the timer effect is not stopped, so that it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing that the game machine has failed. At the same time, during the period in which the variable lock effect is executed, it is possible to entertain the player not only by making the player wait but also by the timer effect. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

(3-2) In particular, even when the variable lock effect is executed during execution of the timer effect, the remaining time until the predetermined effect indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is executed is subtracted. Since it is not stopped, it is possible to increase the expectation for the execution of the predetermined effect over time.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-The execution mode of the timer effect may be appropriately changed. For example, only the timer TM may be displayed without displaying the character image CG. Moreover, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of character images CG may be displayed.

-There may be a plurality of types of character images CG displayed in the timer effect. In this case, different character images CG may be displayed depending on the type of the timer TM.
-In the timer effect, the type of effect indicating the remaining time may be changed as appropriate. For example, the remaining time until the reach effect is started may be indicated. In addition, depending on the type of timer effect, all the effects that are executed after the timer effect ends may be different. For example, with respect to the timer effect (white), it may be possible to specify that the execution of the predetermined effect has been determined, such as the effect that can specify that the execution of the cut-in effect has been determined. Further, regarding the timer effect (red), it is not possible to specify that execution of a predetermined effect has been finalized, such as an effect that can specify that one of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed. It may be a production.

When the timer effect (white) is executed, one of the low-expectation effect and the high-expectation effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the low-expectation effect is executed, while the timer effect (red) When is executed, the high expectation effect may be executed. In this case, when the timer effect (red) is executed, the expectation can be improved by recognizing that the high-expectation effect is executed, while when the timer effect (white) is executed, the low-expectation effect is generated. It is possible to give a fun of inferring which of the above-mentioned high-performance production will be executed. In this case, the white timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) corresponds to the first type counter, while the red timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) corresponds to the second type counter. Equivalent to.

* Regardless of the type of timer effect, the effect indicating the remaining time may be the same. In this case, the proportion of the effect indicated by the remaining time may be changed depending on the type of the timer effect. For example, regardless of whether the timer effect (white) or the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until any one of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed is shown. Then, the ratio of the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed may be higher when the timer effect (red) is executed than when the timer effect (white) is executed.

-A plurality of timer effects may be executable for the same effect. In this case, the timings at which a plurality of timer effects are started may be different. In other words, in a plurality of timer effects, the value of the timer TM may be subtracted so that the value indicated by the timer TM becomes a specific value at the same timing.

There may be a plurality of types of timer effects that can specify that the execution of a predetermined effect has been confirmed. For example, both the timer effect (white) and the timer effect (red) may be timer effects that can specify that the execution of the button operation effect has been confirmed. In this case, different jackpot expectations may be notified according to the type of timer effect. According to this, it is possible to expect that the button operation effect is executed regardless of which type of timer effect is executed, while depending on which kind of timer effect is executed. It can be enjoyed to be notified of different jackpot expectations.

In the timer effect, the remaining time until the effect content changes in the effect in which the effect content changes stepwise may be notified. For example, when the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect is continued during execution of the variable lock effect, in the timer effect, the remaining time until the stage of the variable lock effect is developed from the first stage to the second stage is notified. Good.

The timer TM displayed in the timer effect does not have to be the timer TM that subtracts the remaining time. For example, it may be a timer TM (counter) that adds a value over time. In this case, the predetermined effect may be executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value (for example, 100). That is, in the timer effect, if a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated by the displayed counter is changed, information about the time until the predetermined effect is executed is notified. Good.

-In the timer effect, the trigger for subtracting the timer TM may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may update the value of the timer TM every time a predetermined condition different from the passage of time is satisfied. Further, in the timer effect, the time indicated by the timer TM and the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed need not necessarily match. Further, in the timer effect, the period in which the timer TM is subtracted does not have to be constant. That is, the speed at which the timer TM is subtracted in the timer effect does not have to be constant. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the cycle in which the timer TM is subtracted at a predetermined trigger in the timer effect, or the cycle in which the timer TM is subtracted becomes shorter as the value of the timer TM approaches a specific value. May be. Further, during execution of the timer effect, an effect of increasing the value of the timer TM or an effect of decreasing the value of the timer TM may be executed separately from the passage of time. That is, in the timer effect, it may be notified that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value.

In the timer effect, it is not necessary to specify the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. For example, in the timer effect, an image indicating that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value is displayed, and then the predetermined effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Good. That is, in the timer effect, a predetermined effect may be executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value in the timer effect.

-The start timing of the timer effect may be changed appropriately. For example, it may be a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the production game was started. Further, it may be a timing when the remaining time until the predetermined effect is started reaches the predetermined time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the remaining time from before the start of the timer effect until the predetermined effect is executed, and when the remaining time reaches the predetermined time, the character image CG and the timer TM are displayed. It is advisable to control the effect display device 12 so as to display it.

-When executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may start a plurality of timer effects at the same timing. When executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may start another timer effect after the end of one timer effect. That is, the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects may not overlap with each other.

-The number of times that the timer effect can be executed during the execution of one effect game may be appropriately changed. For example, the timer effect may be executed only once during the execution of one effect game, or the timer effect may be executed three or more times during the execution of one effect game. ..

-In the timer effect, the type of the displayed timer TM may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shape of the timer TM may be different. Further, the display mode of the timer TM may be changed in one timer effect. For example, in the timer effect, the color or shape of the timer TM may be changed when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches a predetermined time.

There may be one type of timer effect, or three or more types.
-The timer effect may be executable over a plurality of effect games. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed, based on the input prefetch command.

The degree of expectation that a predetermined privilege will be given may be different depending on the remaining time shown in the timer effect. For example, in the timer effect, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM at the start of the timer effect is the first time, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is the second time which is shorter than the first time. May be notified.

The relationship between the start timing and end timing of the timer effect and the start timing of the reach effect can be set as appropriate. For example, the reach effect may be started before the start of the timer effect, or may be started during the execution of the timer effect. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the effect executed after the reach effect is started. Further, the reach effect may be started after the end of the timer effect. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the effect executed before the reach effect is started. When a plurality of timer effects are executed, the reach effect may be started at any timing before the start of all the timer effects, during the execution of all the timer effects, and after the end of all the timer effects. In addition, when a plurality of timer effects are executed, the reach effect is set to one while the timer effects are being executed and before the other timer effects are started, and when the some timer effects are being executed and the other timer effects are ended. It may be started at any timing after the end of the timer effect of the part and after the end of the other timer effect. Further, the relationship with the timing at which the reach effect is started may be different depending on the type of the effect that notifies the remaining time in the timer effect.

-The start timing of the timer stock production may be changed appropriately. For example, in the effect game in which the timer effect is executed, it may be possible to start at a timing before the timer effect is executed.

In the timer stock effect, it may be possible to specify in which effect game of the effect games that are being held the timer effect is executed. For example, in the timer TM displayed in the timer stock effect, the remaining time until the effect game in which the timer effect is executed and the number of effect games may be displayed.

The timer stock effect may be executable when the timer effect is not executed. In this case, even if the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect may not be executed in some cases. Therefore, it can be noted whether or not the timer effect is executed.

-It may be possible to execute a suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the timer stock effect is executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the suggestive effect and the timer stock effect on the condition that the timer effect is executed, but can also execute the suggestive effect even if the timer stock effect is not executed. Good. According to this, when the suggestive effect is executed, it is possible to give the user the pleasure of guessing whether the timer stock effect is executed, while when the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect is executed. Since it is definitely notified that it is done, the expectation for the timer effect can be improved.

-It is not necessary to have a timer stock production.
In the variable lock effect, the display position when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed may be appropriately changed. For example, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 where the effect symbol is fixedly displayed in the effect game. May be done.

-In the variable lock effect, the number of effect symbols temporarily displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may temporarily display the effect symbols in some of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, while continuously displaying the effect symbols in the other variable display areas.

In the variable lock effect, the display content when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed may be changed appropriately. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily displayed without being accompanied by an effect image simulating lightning. Further, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a shape, color tone, transparency, etc. different from that when the fixed stop display is performed in the effect game.

-In the variable lock effect, the combination of effect symbols when the effect symbols are temporarily displayed may be changed appropriately. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily displayed in a combination of predetermined effect symbols. Further, the combination of effect symbols when the temporary stop display is performed in the variable lock effect may be a combination of effect symbols which is not determined when the fixed stop display is performed in the effect game. That is, the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect may be different from the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. According to this, when the effect design is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being erroneously recognized as ended.

-The combination of the effect symbols when the variable lock effect is temporarily displayed is a combination of the effect symbols when the variable lock effect is executed, and the temporary effect is displayed as the reach effect. It may be determined in association with the combination of the effect patterns when the game is played. For example, the combination of effect symbols when temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect is the same as the combination of effect symbols which is the same as the effect symbol when the fixed stop is displayed in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed. It may be. Further, for example, the combination of effect symbols when the variable lock effect is temporarily displayed is, in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed, the same effect symbol as the effect symbol when the pause effect is displayed in the reach effect. It may be the same as the combination.

-In the variable lock effect, the time for which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbols may be shorter than the time in which the effect symbols are temporarily displayed, or may be the same.

The relationship between the effect time of the variable lock effect and the jackpot expectation degree notified in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shorter the effect time of the variable lock effect, the higher the jackpot expectation may be notified. Further, the jackpot expectation degree may be notified regardless of the effect time of the variable lock effect. In this case, as the effect contents of the variable lock effect, a plurality of kinds of effect contents executed in the same effect time may be provided, and different jackpot expectations may be notified according to the effect contents.

-The content to be notified in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may notify the expectation degree to which a specific big hit is given among a plurality of kinds of big hits. In this case, the specific jackpot corresponds to the predetermined privilege. Further, the degree of expectation that a privilege different from that of a big hit may be notified. For example, the degree of expectation that the high-probability state is given after the jackpot game may be notified. In this case, the high probability state corresponds to the predetermined privilege. Further, the degree of expectation that a predetermined effect will be executed may be notified. In this case, the predetermined effect corresponds to the predetermined privilege.

The effect contents in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may continue the temporary stop display of the effect symbol without rotating the effect symbol in the second stage of the variable lock effect. In this case, in the variable lock effect, it is possible to recognize whether it is the first stage or the second stage, depending on the length of time for which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. That is, in the variable lock effect, the jackpot expectation degree may be changed according to the length of time for which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed.

-The number of stages of the variable lock effect may be changed appropriately. For example, the number of steps may be one, or three or more.
-At the end of the second stage of the variable lock effect, the display position when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed may be changed appropriately. For example, it may be temporarily stopped and displayed at a position different from each of the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3.

-The display mode of the effect symbol after the end of the variable lock effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may set the big hit symbol combination or the outlying symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed without changing the effect symbol again after the variation lock effect is finished.

The start timing of the variable lock effect may be changed appropriately. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may start the variable lock effect at the start of the effect game. In this case, since the variable display of the effect symbols is not started in the effect game and continues to be stopped, the player can be surprised. Further, the start timing of the variation lock effect may be changed according to the variation pattern.

-While the production design is temporarily displayed in the variable lock production, the progress of various productions may be temporarily stopped. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 to temporarily stop the progress of the display effect different from the variable lock effect while the effect symbol is being temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. Good. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the speaker Sp so as not to output a sound during a period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamp La so that the light-emitting body does not emit light during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. According to this, it is possible to give the player a strong sense of discomfort during execution of the variable lock effect, and after the variable lock effect is finished, the effect symbol is variably displayed again or the special effect is executed. It is possible to further surprise the player and entertain the game.

-Execution conditions for special effects may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special effect does not have to be a jackpot finalizing effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of executing the special effect when the variation lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special effect when the variation lock effect is not executed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may always execute the special effect when the variation lock effect has advanced to the second stage.

In the third embodiment, the effect during stop may not be executed while the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, for example, while the effect symbol is being reversely rotated in the variable lock effect. It may be executed. That is, the effect during stop may be an effect executed during execution of the variable lock effect. In addition, a jackpot that is informed when the stopped production is not performed during the variation lock production, and when the stopped production is not performed during the variation lock production. The expectation may be high, or the big hit expectation to be notified may be the same regardless of whether it is executed.

-In 3rd Embodiment, you may change the execution mode of the production|generation during a stop suitably. For example, some effects of the moving object effect during stop, the sound effect during stop, and the light effect during stop may be omitted. Further, as the stopped effect, it is possible to execute a different effect from the stopped movable effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light effect.

When both the variable lock effect and the operation effect are executed in one effect game, in the operation effect, after the operation image prompting the predetermined operation is displayed, the notification image is displayed with the predetermined operation as a trigger. You may do it. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the variation lock effect after the operation effect is started, in the operation effective period with the start of the operation effect.

-When both the variable lock effect and the operation effect are executed in one effect game, the notification image should not be displayed during the execution of the variable lock effect even if the operation means is operated. May be.

-When both the variable lock effect and the timer effect are executed in one effect game, the change mode of the remaining time displayed on the timer displayed in the timer effect may be changed appropriately. For example, the remaining time indicated by the timer may be added during the period in which the effect symbol is reversely reproduced in the variable lock effect.

-The number of fluctuating cycles that can be executed in the pseudo continuous production may be appropriately changed. For example, in the pseudo continuous effect, four or more fluctuation cycles may be executable. Further, in the pseudo continuous effect, it may not be possible to execute three or more fluctuation cycles.

-In the timer effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily displayed in the pseudo continuous effect, and the remaining time until the start of the next variation cycle may be indicated. When three or more fluctuation cycles are executed in the pseudo continuous effect, the timer effect may indicate the remaining time until the second fluctuation cycle is started (until the temporary stop display of the first effect design). However, the remaining time until the variation cycle of the third time and thereafter is started (until the temporary stop display of the effect design after the second time) may be indicated.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with an auxiliary symbol display means for displaying an auxiliary symbol that makes it possible to recognize that the effect game is being executed. The auxiliary symbol is a symbol different from the effect symbol displayed in each variable display area HR1 to HR3. The auxiliary symbol display means may be a display means for displaying the auxiliary symbol by displaying a predetermined image, or a display means for displaying the auxiliary symbol by the light emission of the light emitting body. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means to display the auxiliary symbol in a predetermined display mode during execution of the effect game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means to display the auxiliary symbol in a predetermined display mode even when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. That is, the auxiliary symbol display means displays the auxiliary symbol so that it can be recognized that the effect game is being executed even while the variable lock effect is being executed. According to this, even when the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the effect game is being executed by the auxiliary symbol, and thus confuse the player. Can be suppressed.

-The type of effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the cut-in effect, the operation effect, and the pseudo continuous effect may be omitted, or effects other than the above may be executable.

-The content to be notified in each presentation may be changed appropriately. For example, in the cut-in effect, instead of the jackpot expectation, the expectation that a high probability state is given may be notified, or the expectation that a specific jackpot is given among a plurality of kinds of jackpots is notified. Good.

-Each effect may be executable in a high probability state or may be executable in a high base state. Further, each effect may be executable regardless of the game state.
The variation pattern may be information that can specify the effect to be executed in the effect game but cannot specify the effect content of the effect to be executed. For example, the variation pattern may specify the execution of the timer effect in the effect game, but may not specify the start timing of the timer effect or the type of the timer TM displayed in the timer effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a lottery for determining the effect contents of the effect to be executed, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command.

The variation pattern may be information that cannot specify the effect contents of the effect game. That is, the variation pattern may be information that cannot specify the effect executed in the effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether to execute various effects including the timer effect by performing a predetermined lottery triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute various effects other than the timer effect by a predetermined lottery, and then determine whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the result of the lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot specify whether or not the timer effect is executed in the pending effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the timer stock effect regardless of whether or not the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is held, and from the start of the timer stock effect to the end of the effect game a predetermined number of times. If execution of the timer effect is not decided during, the timer stock effect may be ended. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to execute the timer stock effect.

The look-ahead command may be information that cannot specify the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery. That is, the prefetch command may be any information that can specify at least the result of the pre-determination of whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a may not preliminarily determine the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery.

-The configuration of the operating means may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the operating means, an operating means that can be pushed in (lever, button, switch, etc.), an operating means that can be pulled (lever, etc.), an operating means that can be turned (handle, dial, etc.), Operation means (touch sensor, etc.) that can be touched can be adopted.

A game in which a high-probability state is given depending on whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game and a specific sensor detects the game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied as a machine (so-called V-probability machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high-probability state after the end of the big hit game, on condition that the game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give the high-probability state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, it may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state with an upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery after the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability varying function that varies the probability of a positive determination in the jackpot determination.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, the game machine may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a function of improving the rate of entering the game balls into the second starting opening 14.

It may be embodied in 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 concurrently 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 that specially controls the effect display device 12, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a sound board that specially controls the speaker Sp. An integrated board for controlling the board group may be further provided. The sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The display position of the symbol when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the second effect is different from the display position of the symbol when the symbol is stopped at the end of the variable game.

(B) The display content when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the second effect is different from the display content when the symbol is stopped at the end of the variable game.
(C) The display mode of the symbol when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the second effect is different from the display mode of the symbol when the symbol is stopped at the end of the variable game.

(D) The second effect may be started during the execution of the special effect, and when the second effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, the fluctuation of the symbol is temporarily stopped. In addition to this, the progress of the special effect is temporarily stopped.

(E) By displaying an auxiliary symbol different from the symbols in the plurality of variable display areas, an auxiliary symbol display means for making it possible to recognize that the variable game is being executed is provided, and in the auxiliary symbol display means, The auxiliary symbol is displayed so that it is possible to recognize that the variable game is being executed even while the second effect is being executed.

(F) A first operation effect that includes operation means and that can be executed by the effect execution means, and a first operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, and that the operation means is operated during execution of the first operation effect. There is a second operation effect that can be executed when the first operation effect is executed, and the second effect may be started during execution of the first operation effect. Is executed, the second operation effect is not executed even when the operation means is operated during execution of the first operation effect.

HR1 to HR3... Variable display area, KA... Movable body (movable body), La... Decorative lamp (light emitting means), Sp... Speaker (output means), 12... Effect display device (effect execution means, display means), 19... Production button (operating means), 20... Production lever (operating means), 30... Main control board, 30a... Main control CPU (privilege giving means), 31... Sub control board, 31a... Sub control CPU (production control means, Effective control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable game that is performed by changing symbols in a plurality of variable display areas,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
The productions that the production execution means can execute include
In one variation game, it is an effect that a variation cycle involving variation of a symbol is executed a plurality of times, and the variation of the symbol in some or all of the variation display areas is temporarily stopped. The first effect that can start the next fluctuation cycle after finishing the predetermined fluctuation cycle,
The effect that is different from the first effect, and a stop effect that temporarily stops fluctuation of symbols in some or all of the plurality of variable display areas during execution of the variable game The second effect included in
There is a special effect that can be executed on condition that the second effect is executed,
The position when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the stop effect is the position when the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the variable game, and the position when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the first effect. Unlike with any,
The stop effect may be started during execution of the special effect,
The special effect is an effect that suggests a period until a predetermined effect is executed by updating and displaying a predetermined value,
In the effect execution means, the predetermined effect is executed when the value updated in the special effect reaches a specific value,
The cycle of updating the value in the special effect becomes shorter as the updated value approaches the specific value,
When the stop effect is executed during execution of the special effect, in addition to temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the symbol, updating the value in the special effect is temporarily stopped. And a gaming machine .