JP6808523B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko game machines, which are a kind of game machines, can recognize that the execution of the variable game is suspended by displaying a hold image showing the pending variable game. .. In addition, some game machines that display such a hold image notify the degree of expectation that a hit display result will be derived in the variable game shown in the hold image by changing the display mode of the hold image. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 9-700

However, in the pachinko gaming machine as described above, it has been desired to further improve the interest in the game by devising the production using the reserved image.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The game machine for solving the above-mentioned problems includes an operation means that can be operated and an effect control means that controls to execute the effect in the game machine in which the hit game is generated after the hit display result is derived in the variable game. , A hold display means for displaying a hold image indicating the variable game on hold, and the hold image includes an operation hold image and a hold change capable of stepwise notifying the jackpot expectation degree depending on the display mode of the image. and an image, there is, wherein the directing, the target variation game pending, a first operation effect of displaying the operation pending image capable of specifying an operation of said operation means as said holding image showing the variation game The operation of the operation means is instructed during the execution of the variable game for the pending change effect that can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect and the variable game being executed. There are a second operation effect and an operation result effect executed triggered by the operation of the operation means instructed by the second operation effect, and the operation result effect is displayed as a hit in the running variable game. It is an effect capable of displaying at least one of the first result indicating that the result is derived and the second result indicating that the hit display result is not derived in the variable game being executed. There are 1 operation means and a second operation means, and the operation hold image can specify a first operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the first operation means and an operation of the second operation means. There is a second operation hold image, and the first operation effect is the degree of expectation that a hit display result is derived in the variable game for the variable game shown in the operation hold image displayed in the first operation effect. The expected degree of notification in the first operation effect differs between the case where the first operation hold image is displayed and the case where the second operation hold image is displayed, and the first operation hold image is displayed. When the hold change effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the operation effect, the operation hold image can be changed to the hold change image, and the target of the first operation effect. When the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game, the second operation effect is the same as the operation means specified from the first operation effect. The gist is that the operation of the operating means is instructed.

With respect to the game machine, the first operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for the same variable game that is pending while one variable game is being executed. When the operation effect is executed a plurality of times and the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect, the second operation effect , The operation of the same operation means as the operation means specified from the first operation effect executed last may be instructed.

With respect to the game machine, the first operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for the same variable game that is pending while the variable game is being executed a plurality of times. The first operation effect is executed while different variable games are being executed, the first operation effect is executed a plurality of times, and the operation result is being executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect. When the second operation effect capable of executing the effect is executed, in the second operation effect, the operation of the same operation means as the operation means specified from the first operation effect executed last is instructed. May be done.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine. Front view showing the game board. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of the pre-reach operation effect. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of the post-reach operation effect. (A) to (e) are schematic views showing a display mode of a reserved image. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the variation pattern and the variation mode pattern of the reserved image which can be determined based on the variation pattern. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the change mode pattern of a hold image. (A) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a change mode pattern of a reserved image. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show an example of the execution mode of an effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show an example of the execution mode of an effect. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of execution mode of production.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a gaming ball. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) performed by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La configured to be able to perform an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) in which a light emitting body (not shown) is turned on, blinks, and turned off.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes 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. Specifically, the effect button 19 of the present embodiment is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. In the present embodiment, the effect button 19 corresponds to the first operating means.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect 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. Specifically, the effect lever 20 of the present embodiment is provided at the lower left when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and can be pushed into the back (rear of the pachinko gaming machine 10). In the present embodiment, the effect lever 20 corresponds to the second operating means. As described above, the effect button 19 that can be pushed downward and the effect lever 20 that can be pushed to the back (behind the pachinko gaming machine 10) are operating means having different operating methods.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 11. The information display panel 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. On the information display panel 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a displays a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "first special game". The information display panel 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b displays a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "second special game". In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. "Confirmed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 11a and 11b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

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

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

The information display panel 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived from the normal symbol display unit 11e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When the normal outlier symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal outlier.

In the present embodiment, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit game is given after the ordinary hit symbol is derived in the ordinary game and after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in 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. For example, the effect display device 12 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 12 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 plays, for example, an effect symbol variation game as a variable game performed by using an effect symbol (hereinafter, referred to as an effect symbol) different from the special symbol. In the following description, the production symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "production game". Further, in the following description, the special game and the directing game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a display result (combination of production symbols) corresponding to the display result derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. The jackpot display result in the production game is a combination of production symbols having the same production symbols in all rows, such as "333" and "777". Further, when the deviation display result is derived in the special game, the deviation display result is also derived in the production game. The out-of-order display result in the production game is a combination of production symbols such as "787" and "556" in which the production symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the production symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 14 on the game board YB. In the present embodiment, the first variable member 15 operates in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second start winning opening 14, and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to be entered in the second start winning opening 14. It is possible. The closed state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting winning opening 14. That is, the first variable member 15 has an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second start winning opening 14 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting winning opening 14. It may be operational. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 15 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, in the normal hit game, it becomes easy to establish the holding condition of the special game. In particular, in the normal hit game of the present embodiment, it becomes easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 16 opening in the game area YBa at 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 gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 to the back side of the game board YB. 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 opens and closes the large winning opening 16 on the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called large winning door. In the present embodiment, the second variable member 17 can operate in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered into the large winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the large winning opening 16. The closed state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 16. That is, the second variable member 17 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 16. You may. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

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

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improvement function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of game balls per unit time to the second starting winning opening 14 is improved. Here, improving the ball entry rate means that the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time increases from a low probability to a high probability, and that the game ball enters from a state in which the game ball does not enter. Includes being in a state of being able to enter the ball. The ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "electric support state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

Further, in the state where the winning rate is improved, the winning rate of the game ball per unit time to the second starting winning opening 14 is improved, so that the winning ball due to the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 14 It becomes easier to satisfy the payout conditions. Therefore, in the improved ball entry rate state, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched game balls (so-called base) is higher than in the non-entering rate improved state. Therefore, the ball entry rate improvement state in this embodiment is a so-called "high base state". In addition, the non-ball entry rate improvement state in this embodiment is a so-called "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In the second control, the winning lottery of the normal symbol is not won in the non-ball entry rate improved state, while the winning lottery of the normal symbol is won in the ball entry rate improved state. The hit probability may be changed to a higher probability than when the non-ball entry rate is improved. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the first variable member 15 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the first variable member 15 based on the winning of the first variable member 15 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state.

Further, even if the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) is likely to be shorter in the ball entry rate improvement state than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Good. When the variable time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variation time reduction state".

In the present embodiment, the ball entry rate improvement state is given from the end of the big hit game until the next big hit lottery is won, and a predetermined number of operations (for example, after the ball entry rate improvement state is given). There are cases where a special game (100 times) is given as an upper limit. In addition, even if the ball entry rate improvement state is given up to the special game of the number of operations after the state of improving the ball entry rate is given, when the big hit lottery is won, the special game of the number of operations is executed. Ended before. In the present embodiment, the number of operations is the total number of times the first special game and the second special game are combined.

Next, the jackpot in this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a kind of big hit game corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins or the second end condition in which 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 completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

Further, the jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is provided with a probability variation jackpot symbol that grants a probability variation state and a ball entry rate improvement state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, there is a non-probability change jackpot symbol that gives a ball entry rate improvement state up to a special game of the number of operations.

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

The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect with a higher degree of expectation that a jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as "big hit expectation". In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree in the present embodiment can be grasped as the jackpot expectation degree from which the jackpot display result is derived in the production game.

Next, the pre-reach operation effect will be described. The pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is executed before the reach state is formed in the effect game. The pre-reach operation effect may be executed only when the reach state is formed in the effect game being executed, or may be executed even when the reach state is not formed. That is, the pre-reach operation effect may be an effect that is executed during a period in which the reach state is not formed in the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pre-reach operation effect is such that an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12 before the reach state is formed in the effect game. Will be done. Then, in the pre-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means instructed in the pre-reach operation effect is performed within a predetermined operation valid period after the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed. Triggered by the fact that the game has been performed, a notification image for notifying the expected degree of jackpot in the special game being executed is displayed on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period in the pre-reach operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, and is set to a time that ends before the reach state is formed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. After that, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the notification image imitating the character string of "chance" is triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation valid period. Is displayed on the effect display device 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. After that, as shown in FIG. 3D, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation valid period, a notification imitating the character string of "extreme heat" is given. The image is displayed on the effect display device 12.

In the pre-reach operation effect of this embodiment, it is a big hit when the notification image imitating the character string of "super heat" is displayed than when the notification image imitating the character string of "chance" is displayed. High expectations. That is, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher when the image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed than when the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed. high. In the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, if the operation means is not operated within the operation valid period, the image indicating the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed without displaying the notification image. It is hidden. In the following description, the pre-reach operation effect performed in the mode of displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 may be referred to as the first pre-reach operation effect, while the operation of the effect lever 20 is instructed. The pre-reach operation effect performed in the mode of displaying an image may be referred to as a second pre-reach operation effect.

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

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

Then, in the post-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means instructed in the post-reach operation effect is performed within a predetermined operation valid period after the image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 or the effect lever 20 is displayed. Taking the opportunity of this being done, either the jackpot image or the missed image is displayed on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period in the post-reach operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, and is set to a time at which the effect symbols in all rows end before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. There is.

Here, the jackpot image is an image showing that the fluctuating game being executed is a jackpot, and the off-image is an image showing that the fluctuating game being executed is a hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the jackpot image or the missed image in the post-reach operation effect corresponds to the operation result effect executed triggered by the operation of the operation means whose operation is instructed by the second operation effect. The jackpot image may be the jackpot display result itself in the production game, or may be an image showing that the jackpot display result is derived in the production game. Similarly, the off-image may be the off-display result itself in the production game, or may be an image showing that the off-display result is derived in the production game. That is, in the post-reach operation effect, at least one of the first result indicating that the hit display result is derived in the variable game being executed and the second result indicating that the hit display result is not derived in the variable game being executed. It suffices if it can be displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. After that, as shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot display in the effect game is triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation valid period. The result or the off-display result in the effect game is displayed on the effect display device 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. After that, as shown in FIGS. 4 (e) and 4 (f), in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, the jackpot display in the effect game is triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20 within the operation valid period. The result or the off-display result in the effect game is displayed on the effect display device 12.

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

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

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

Further, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the special game on hold is displayed in order from the left in each display area HR1 and HR2 of the effect display device 12. For example, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held first is displayed on the leftmost side in the display area HR1, and the hold image corresponding to the first special game held second is displayed. The HG is displayed second from the left in the display area HR1. Further, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held third is displayed third from the left in the display area HR1, and corresponds to the first special game held fourth. The reserved image HG is displayed fourth from the left in the display area HR1. Similarly, the reserved image HG corresponding to the second special game on hold is also displayed from the left in the display area HR2 in order from the oldest held order.

Next, the pending change effect will be described. The hold change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold image HG to a display mode showing the jackpot expectation degree in the variable game shown in the hold image HG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the display mode of the hold image HG in the present embodiment includes a display mode when the hold change effect is not executed and a display mode when the hold change effect is executed. .. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display mode (FIG. 5A) imitating a white sphere is a display mode of the hold image HG when the hold change effect is not executed. In addition, the display mode imitating a green sphere (FIG. 5 (b)) and the display mode imitating a red sphere (FIG. 5 (c)) are the reserved image HG when the hold change effect is executed. This is a display mode. That is, in the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the hold image HG is displayed on the hold image HG by being displayed in a display mode imitating a green or red sphere instead of the display mode imitating a white sphere. The expected degree of jackpot in the variable game is shown. In the following description, a display mode imitating a white sphere is referred to as a "white display mode". Similarly, in the following description, a display mode imitating a green sphere is referred to as a "green display mode", and a display mode imitating a red sphere is referred to as a "red display mode".

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

In the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the hold image HG may not be displayed in the white display mode but may be displayed in the green or red display mode from the beginning. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment corresponds to an effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree in the variable game shown in the hold image HG by displaying a specific hold image as the hold image HG.

In the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the timing at which the hold image HG that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed, and the change game that is executed before the change game shown in the hold image HG that is the target of the hold change effect are It can be executed at the timing when the operation is started and at the timing when the operation means whose operation is instructed in the hold operation effect described later is operated.

In the following description, the hold condition of the special game is set when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 at the timing when the hold image HG that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed. Since it is the timing when it is established, it may be indicated as "at the time of winning". Further, in the following description, the timing at which the variable game executed before the variable game shown in the reserved image HG, which is the target of the pending change effect, is started may be referred to as "at the start of the game". For example, the timing at which the variable game executed immediately before the variable game shown in the reserved image HG, which is the target of the pending change effect, is started may be indicated as "at the start of the previous game". In addition, the timing at which the operation means instructed to operate in the hold operation effect is operated may be indicated as "during operation".

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

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

Then, in the hold operation effect, the operation means whose operation is instructed in the hold operation effect is operated between the time when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode and the time when the operation valid period elapses. With this as an opportunity, the display mode of the reserved image HG is changed. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period in the hold operation effect is a predetermined fixed time, and is set to a time when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped before being displayed in the variable game being executed. It is set.

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

As described above, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, the hold image HG displayed when the operation means is operated depends on whether the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode. The aspect is different. Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the display mode of the reserved image HG. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect is an effect of notifying the expected degree of jackpot in the change game for the change game shown in the hold image HG displayed in the button display mode or the lever display mode in the hold operation effect. Can be grasped as. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree notified in the hold operation effect differs depending on whether the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode or the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode. More specifically, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, it is notified that when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode. ..

Further, in the hold operation effect of the present embodiment, when the operation means is not operated within the operation valid period, the hold image HG is displayed in the same manner as when the operation means is operated when the operation valid period ends. The display mode is changed.

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 executes a process related to a game or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 31 on the back side of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes processing related to the effect and the like based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 12 (display image such as a design, background, characters, etc.), the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La, the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and the like.

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

Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are information that can identify the fluctuation time of the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is a fluctuation that is executed when the jackpot lottery is won, and is a fluctuation in which the jackpot symbol is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. The out-of-order variation is a variation that is executed when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a variation in which the out-of-order symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern can specify the content of the effect performed in association with the special game, in addition to the fluctuation time of the special game. For example, in a production game, it is possible to specify whether to execute a reach production.

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

Further, the fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state, a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state, and a probability change state and the entry rate. There is a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the ball rate improvement state. In the following description, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-probable change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state is referred to as "the fluctuation pattern for the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state". Further, in the following description, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state is referred to as "the fluctuation pattern for the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state", and in the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state. The determinable fluctuation pattern is shown as "a fluctuation pattern for a probable change state and a ball entry rate improvement state". In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the non-probable change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state, the fluctuation pattern for the non-probable change state and the ball entry rate improved state, and the fluctuation pattern for the probable change state and the ball entry rate improved state. Do not overlap with each other.

Hereinafter, among the fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns for the first special game, which are in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, among the fluctuation patterns for the first special game in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns for the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state include, for example, fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP9. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP5 are fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuations. The variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern that can specify that the reach effect is not executed in the effect game. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern capable of identifying a normal deviation that is a deviation without executing a reach effect as the production content of the production game. The fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 are fluctuation patterns that can specify that the reach effect is executed in the effect game. The variation pattern HP2 is a variation pattern that can specify a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation patterns HP3 to HP5 are production contents that can specify the super reach production as the production content of the production game.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP6 to HP9 are fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation. The fluctuation patterns HP6 to HP9 are fluctuation patterns that can specify that the reach effect is executed in the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern that can specify a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP9 are fluctuation patterns that can specify the super reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

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

Although not shown, in the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns for the first special game, the fluctuation patterns for the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state and the fluctuation patterns for the probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state are , All are fluctuation patterns that can be specified not to execute the post-reach operation effect. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, all of the fluctuation patterns for the second special game are fluctuation patterns that can be specified not to execute the post-reach operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the post-reach operation effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the first special game in the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state.

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

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

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 is connected to the main control board 30. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs processing related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a performing the process related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a program for sub-control, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 12, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a light emission effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La, and light emission effect data used for executing the light emission effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker Sp.

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the control information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing (output processing).

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S104). For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information 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 predetermines the content of the first special game whose execution has been suspended before the start of the first special game, and a pre-reading command (preliminary) capable of specifying the result of the predetermination. A determination command) is generated and set in the output buffer (step S105).

For example, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins the big hit in the big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. At this time, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a big hit in the non-probability change state. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether or not the jackpot display result is derived in the special game whose execution is suspended. Further, the main control CPU 30a predetermines which fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later in the non-probability change state. .. After that, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command indicating the result of the pre-determination and sets it in the output buffer.

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

Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command SC6 when it determines that the value determines the fluctuation pattern HP6, and generates a look-ahead command SC7 when it determines that the value determines the fluctuation pattern HP7. And set it in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command SC8 when it determines that it is a value that determines the fluctuation pattern HP8, and generates a look-ahead command SC9 when it determines that it is a value that determines the fluctuation pattern HP9. And set it in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c when generating the look-ahead command, and can specify the acquired first special hold number. Generate a look-ahead command like this. As a result, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment is a big hit in the non-probability change state, which fluctuation pattern is determined, and which number is the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game to be executed. Can generate a look-ahead command that can identify each.

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

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. (Step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display panel 11 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S109). For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified 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. When the process of step S109 is completed, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described. The special symbol start process is a process performed as an interrupt process every predetermined interrupt cycle.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is in the jackpot game or in the special game. Judge that it is not established. Then, if the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display panel 11 so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c 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 determine whether or not to make a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit determination using the big hit determination value corresponding to the current gaming state. That is, in the case of the probabilistic state, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit determination using the jackpot determination value for the probabilistic state, while in the non-probability state, the jackpot determination value for the non-probability change state is used. Make a judgment.

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

On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs the disconnection process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the out-of-range variation by performing the variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

In the variation pattern determination lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines, as the variation pattern for the out-of-range variation, one of a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is not executed and a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is executed. To do. That is, in the present embodiment, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, it determines whether to execute the reach effect by the variable pattern determination lottery. Therefore, the variation pattern determination lottery of the present embodiment can be grasped as a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect.

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

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

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

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

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets the control information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening designation command) instructing the execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big 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 that the large winning opening 16 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. .. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a round designation command) instructing the execution of the round effect in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets the control information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending designation command) instructing the execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

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

Then, the various generated control information is output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a. For example, when the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement 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 illustrated control information, and is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

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

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the big hits by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of reach deviations when a variation pattern for deviation variation that specifies that the reach effect is to be executed is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach combination is a combination of effect symbols in a specific column (for example, left column and right column) having the same effect symbols but different effect symbols in other columns (for example, middle row). Is. Further, when the variation pattern for deviation variation that specifies that the reach effect is not executed is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a usually determines the combination of deviations for deviation. In the present embodiment, the combination of out-of-orders for normal out-of-order is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the production content of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the command. For example, when the variation pattern HP1 is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a usually identifies the deviation as the effect content of the effect game. Further, for example, when the variation pattern HP3 is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the super reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of 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 display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of the command to stop all symbols. The sub-control CPU 31a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern specified when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. It may be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the stop command for all symbols from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, controls for executing various effects in the present embodiment will be described.
First, the control for executing the pre-reach operation effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reach operation effect and the execution mode when executing the pre-reach operation effect when the variation pattern specification command is input in the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Pre-reach production lottery for. Specifically, in the pre-reach effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number matches any of the pre-reach effect lottery determination values stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Depending on whether or not the pre-reach operation effect is executed, the execution mode when the pre-reach operation effect is executed is determined. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the pre-reach operation effect when it is not in the non-probability change state or in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the pre-reach operation effect is not executed when the variation pattern for the second special game is specified from the variation pattern designation command. That is, in the present embodiment, the pre-reach operation effect is an effect dedicated to the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improved state, and is an effect dedicated to the first special game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the pre-reach operation effect in the variable game in which the hold operation effect is executed. decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the hold operation effect in the running variable game by referring to the change mode pattern stored in association with the pending variable game in the sub-control RAM 31c. It is possible to specify whether or not it is. As will be described in detail later, the change mode pattern is information that can specify whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the hold operation effect. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a can restrict the execution of the pre-reach operation effect during the execution of the hold operation effect.

In the present embodiment, when the pre-reach operation effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit in the effect game started when the input of the variation pattern designation command is performed is higher than when the pre-reach operation effect is not executed. Judgment values for the pre-reach production lottery are assigned to. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined effect is executed, the decision ratio when the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot fluctuation is specified in the entire decision ratio at which the execution of the predetermined effect is determined. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the pre-reach production lottery so that

Further, in the present embodiment, the second pre-reach operation for displaying an image instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 When the effect is executed, the first pre-reach operation for displaying the image for instructing the operation of the effect button 19. Judgment values for the pre-reach production lottery are distributed so that the jackpot expectation in the production game is higher than when the production is executed.

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

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

On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the pre-reach operation effect is operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the notification image. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the display of the image instructing the operation of the operating means.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, the pre-reach operation effect can be executed. Further, according to the above control, in the pre-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, when the pre-reach operation effect is not executed <when the first pre-reach operation effect is executed <the second pre-reach operation effect is The expected degree of jackpot to be notified increases in the order of execution.

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

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

In the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation in the effect game is higher than when the post-reach operation effect is not executed. .. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the post-reach operation effect is executed, in the above-mentioned special symbol start processing, in the overall determination ratio of the variation pattern that can specify that the post-reach operation effect is executed. , It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the fluctuation pattern determination lottery so that the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot variation is high. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be specified to execute the post-reach operation effect are the variation patterns HP4, HP5, HP8, and HP9, and the post-reach operation effect is executed. Among the identifiable fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuations are fluctuation patterns HP8 and HP9.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the second post-reach operation effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern is arranged so that the jackpot expectation in the effect game is higher than when the first post-reach operation effect is executed. The decision rate is set. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the second reach post-operation effect is executed, it is advisable to distribute the determination values for the fluctuation pattern determination lottery as follows. That is, in the above-mentioned special symbol start processing, the variation pattern for jackpot variation that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect in the entire determination ratio of the variation pattern that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the fluctuation pattern determination lottery so that the determination ratio is high. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect are the variation patterns HP5 and HP9, and the variation that can specify the execution of the second post-reach operation effect. Among the patterns, the fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation is the fluctuation pattern HP9.

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

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image instructing the operation of the operation means, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is operated within the operation valid period, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command is changed. Based on this, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display either the jackpot image or the missed image. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is operated is input within the operation valid period, and the variation for jackpot variation. When the pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the jackpot image. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is operated is input within the operation valid period, and the variation pattern for the deviation variation is When specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display an out-of-order image.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is operated within the operation valid period, and is a variation for jackpot variation. When the pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the jackpot image when the operation valid period ends. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the operation signal indicating that the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect is not input within the operation valid period, and the variation for the deviation variation When the pattern is specified, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the out-of-order image when the operation valid period ends.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, the post-reach operation effect can be executed. Further, according to the above control, in the post-reach operation effect of the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is not executed <when the first post-reach operation effect is executed <the second post-reach operation effect is performed. The expected degree of big hit to be notified increases in the order of execution.

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

Here, the change mode pattern of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the change mode pattern of the present embodiment includes a change mode pattern (FIG. 9) in which it can be specified that the hold operation effect is not executed, and the first hold operation effect is executed and the first hold operation effect is executed. There are a change mode pattern (FIG. 10 (a)) in which it is possible to specify not to execute the second operation effect, and a change mode pattern (FIG. 10 (b)) in which it is possible to specify that the second hold operation effect is executed. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, a change mode pattern that can specify that the hold operation effect is not executed may be referred to as a "change mode pattern of only color change". Similarly, in the following description, a change mode pattern that can specify that the first hold operation effect is executed and the second operation effect is not executed may be referred to as a "change mode pattern with button hold". A change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the second hold operation effect may be referred to as a "change mode pattern with lever hold".

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

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

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

The change mode pattern HT14 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the first special hold number is “4”. Further, the change mode pattern HT14 has a white display mode as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, and a green display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the three previous variable games and the two previous variable games. Is a change mode pattern in which a red display mode can be specified as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. That is, the change mode pattern HT14 is a change mode pattern that can specify that the hold change effect is executed and that the hold operation effect is not executed, and that the hold change effect can be specified to be executed a plurality of times. Is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, there are a plurality of types of change mode patterns that can be determined according to the number of first special hold as the change mode pattern with button hold.
For example, the change mode pattern HT21 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is "1", and the button display mode can be specified as the display mode of the hold image HG at the time of winning. It is a pattern. Further, in the change mode pattern HT21, when the reserved image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the time of winning and the effect button 19 is operated after that, or when the operation valid period ends without the effect button 19 being operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the white display mode as the display mode of. That is, the change mode pattern HT 21 is a change mode pattern that can be specified not to execute the hold change effect while executing the first hold operation effect.

The change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT29 has a green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, and a button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous variation games. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the game. Then, the change mode pattern HT29 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect button 19 is operated after that, or the effect button 19 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. That is, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the hold change effect and the first hold operation effect.

The change mode pattern HT31 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT31 has a button display mode as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, a button display mode as a display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the previous variable game, and the previous variable game. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start. Then, in the change mode pattern HT31, when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the time of winning and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter, or when the operation valid period ends without the effect button 19 being operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode of. Further, the change mode pattern HT 31 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect button 19 is operated after that, or the effect button 19 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. That is, the change mode pattern HT31 is a change mode pattern that can specify that the hold change effect and the first hold operation effect are executed, and is a change mode pattern that can specify that the first hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times. Is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, there are a plurality of types of change mode patterns that can be determined according to the number of first special hold as the change mode pattern with lever hold.
For example, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT48 has a green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, and a lever display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous variation games. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the game. Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect lever 20 is operated after that, or the effect lever 20 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. That is, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the hold change effect and the second hold operation effect.

The change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT49 has a green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, and a button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous variation games. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the game.

Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change in which the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two previous variable games and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. It is an aspect pattern. Further, in the change mode pattern HT49, when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode triggered by the operation of the effect button 19, and then the effect lever 20 is operated, or the effect lever 20 is not operated, the operation valid period It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the above is completed. That is, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the hold change effect, the first hold operation effect, and the second hold operation effect, and the effect button 19 is operated in the first hold operation effect. It is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the second hold operation effect triggered by the execution.

The change mode pattern HT49 is red as a display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the operation valid period ends without the effect button 19 being operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the display mode. That is, in the change mode pattern HT49, if the effect button 19 is not operated in the first hold operation effect, the second hold operation effect may not be executed.

The change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can be determined when the number of first special symbol reservations is “3”. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 has a white display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning, and a button display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG at the start of the two previous variation games. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the lever display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the game. Then, the change mode pattern HT50 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect button 19 is operated after that, or the effect button 19 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect lever 20 is operated after that, or the effect lever 20 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. That is, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the hold change effect, the first hold operation effect, and the second hold operation effect. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 executes the hold change effect when the effect button 19 is operated in the first hold operation effect, and is triggered by the operation of the effect lever 20 in the second hold operation effect. It is a change mode pattern that can be specified to execute the hold change effect again.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, after the reserved image HG is displayed in the red display mode for the variable game of 1, the display mode of the reserved image HG is not changed to the green display mode and the white display mode. The change mode pattern is defined. Further, in the present embodiment, after the reserved image HG is displayed in the green display mode for one variable game, the change mode pattern is determined so as not to change the display mode of the reserved image HG to the white display mode. Has been done. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the green display mode is a display mode for notifying that the jackpot expectation is higher than the white display mode, and the red display mode is the white display mode and the white display mode. This is a display mode for notifying that the jackpot expectation is higher than the green display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the change mode pattern is defined so that the display mode of the reserved image HG is not changed to the display mode in which the jackpot expectation is lower than the current display mode.

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

Next, the look-ahead lottery will be described in detail.
When the look-ahead command is input when the sub-control CPU 31a is in the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the change mode pattern is changed by performing a look-ahead lottery using a predetermined random number based on the input look-ahead command. decide. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the determination value in the look-ahead lottery is assigned to each change mode pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern defined in the determination value that matches the value of the predetermined random number in the look-ahead lottery.

As shown in FIG. 7, the change mode patterns that can be determined in the look-ahead lottery are different based on the input look-ahead command. For example, when any of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3, SC6, and SC7 is input, the change mode pattern of only color change can be determined by the look-ahead lottery, while the change mode pattern with button hold and the change mode pattern with lever hold are available. Judgment values in the look-ahead lottery are distributed so as not to determine the change mode pattern.

As described above, the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3, SC6, SC7 are look-ahead commands generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 are determined. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 are fluctuation patterns that specify the effect content that does not execute the post-reach operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines that the post-reach operation effect is not executed, the hold operation effect is targeted at the hold image HG indicating the variable game that is the target of the pre-determination. Do not execute.

Further, when any of the look-ahead commands SC4 and SC8 is input, the change mode pattern with only the color change and the change mode pattern with the button hold can be determined by the look-ahead lottery, while the change mode pattern with the lever hold is obtained. Judgment values in the look-ahead lottery are distributed so as not to be decided.

As described above, the look-ahead commands SC4 and SC8 are look-ahead commands generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP8 are determined. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP8 are fluctuation patterns that specify the content of the effect of executing the operation effect after the first reach. That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines that the operation effect after the first reach is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a targets the reserved image HG indicating the variable game that is the target of the pre-determination. 1 Hold operation effect can be executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game in which the first hold operation effect is executed.

Then, when any of the look-ahead commands SC5 and SC9 is input, the change mode pattern with only the color change and the change mode pattern with the lever hold can be determined by the look-ahead lottery, while the change mode pattern with the button hold is obtained. Judgment values in the look-ahead lottery are distributed so as not to be decided.

As described above, the look-ahead commands SC5 and SC9 are look-ahead commands generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 are determined. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 are fluctuation patterns that specify the content of the effect of executing the operation effect after the second reach. That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines that the second reach post-operation effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a targets the reserved image HG indicating the variable game that is the target of the pre-determination. 2 Hold operation effect can be executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game in which the second hold operation effect is executed.

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

In the present embodiment, when the display mode of the hold image HG is the green display mode, the look-ahead lottery is performed so that the jackpot expectation in the variable game shown in the hold image HG is higher than that in the white display mode. Judgment values in are sorted. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot in the variable game shown in the reserved image HG is higher than the case where the display mode of the reserved image HG is the red display mode, the case where the display mode is white, and the case where the display mode is green. Judgment values in the look-ahead lottery are distributed so that the degree of expectation is high. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the predetermined display mode, the jackpot variation in the entire determination ratio in which the change mode pattern that defines the predetermined display mode is determined is used. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values in the look-ahead lottery so that the decision rate when the look-ahead command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of is high.

In the present embodiment, even when any of the look-ahead commands SC4, SC5, SC8, and SC9 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern of only the color change, while holding the button. The change mode pattern of the above and the change mode pattern with the lever hold may not be determined.

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

Further, when performing the look-ahead lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the look-ahead commands SC4, SC5, SC8 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the pending variable game executed before the variable game indicated by the input look-ahead command. , SC9, the change mode pattern of only the color change is determined. That is, when the post-reach operation effect is executed in the pending variable game executed before the variable game indicated by the input look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a suspends the operation based on the input read-ahead command. Do not decide to execute the production. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a can restrict the execution of the hold operation effect during the execution of the post-reach operation effect.

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

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

Further, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern capable of specifying the green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command instructing the start of the fluctuation game two before the target fluctuation game, the target reserved image HG is displayed in a green display mode. The display device 12 is controlled. Further, the change mode pattern HT10 is a change mode pattern capable of specifying a red display mode as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the variation game immediately before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a is produced so as to display the target hold image HG in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game, the effect display device 12 is set so that the variation game is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Control. Here, from the premise, the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP3. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the off-display result after executing the super reach effect.

As described above, in this example, the hold operation effect is not executed from the variable game three before the target variable game to the target variable game. Therefore, in this example, the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not regulated in the target variable game from the variable game three before the target variable game.

In the example shown in FIG. 11B, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern HT29 when the look-ahead command SC4 is input. As described above, the look-ahead command SC4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the change pattern HP4 is determined as the change pattern of the change game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Here, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the hold image HG of the target, which is a hold image indicating the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, in a green display mode. ..

Further, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern in which the button display mode can be specified as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command instructing the start of the variation game two before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in a button display mode. Control the device 12. Then, when the target reserved image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 during the operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Further, the change mode pattern HT29 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect button 19 is operated after that, or the effect button 19 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without inputting the first operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the target reserved image HG in a red display mode.

Further, the change mode pattern HT29 is a change mode pattern capable of specifying a red display mode as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the variation game immediately before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a is produced so as to display the target hold image HG in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game, the effect display device 12 is set so that the variation game is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Control. Here, from the premise, the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP4. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first post-reach operation effect instructing the operation of the effect button 19 after starting the super reach effect, and controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the off display result.

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern HT48 when the look-ahead command SC9 is input. As described above, the look-ahead command SC9 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Here, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the hold image HG of the target, which is a hold image indicating the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, in a green display mode. ..

Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern in which the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command instructing the start of the variation game two before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in the lever display mode. Control the device 12. Then, when the target reserved image HG is displayed in the lever display mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect lever 20 during the operation effective period, and starts measuring the operation effective period. Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect lever 20 is operated after that, or the effect lever 20 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without inputting the second operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the target reserved image HG in a red display mode.

Further, the change mode pattern HT48 is a change mode pattern capable of specifying the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the variation game immediately before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a is produced so as to display the target hold image HG in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game, the effect display device 12 is set so that the variation game is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Control. Here, from the premise, the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP9. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect for instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 after starting the super reach effect, and controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the jackpot display result.

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 12B, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern HT49 when the look-ahead command SC9 is input. As described above, the look-ahead command SC9 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Here, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern that can specify the green display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the hold image HG of the target, which is a hold image indicating the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, in a green display mode. ..

Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern in which the button display mode can be specified as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command instructing the start of the variation game two before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in a button display mode. Control the device 12. Then, when the target reserved image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 during the operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change in which the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the two previous variable games and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. It is an aspect pattern. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period, the effect display device 12 displays the target reserved image HG in the lever display mode. To control.

Further, in the change mode pattern HT49, when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode triggered by the operation of the effect button 19, and then the effect lever 20 is operated, or the effect lever 20 is not operated, the operation valid period It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the above is completed. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without inputting the second operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the target reserved image HG in a red display mode.

The change mode pattern HT49 is red as a display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the operation valid period ends without the effect button 19 being operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the display mode. Therefore, when the operation valid period ends without inputting the first operation signal, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the display mode of the target reserved image HG to the lever display mode, but displays it in red. The effect display device 12 is controlled.

Further, the change mode pattern HT49 is a change mode pattern capable of specifying the red display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the variation game immediately before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a is produced so as to display the target hold image HG in a red display mode. The display device 12 is controlled.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game, the effect display device 12 is set so that the variation game is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Control. Here, from the premise, the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP9. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect for instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 after starting the super reach effect, and controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the jackpot display result.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game shown in the hold image HG that is the target of both the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect, after the reach. The operation effect is executed in an effect mode that instructs the operation of the effect lever 20, which is an operation means specified from the second hold operation effect.

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

In the example shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a determines the change mode pattern HT50 when the look-ahead command SC9 is input. As described above, the look-ahead command SC9 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the fluctuation pattern HP9 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Here, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern that can specify a white display mode as a display mode of the reserved image HG at the time of winning. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the hold image HG of the target, which is the hold image indicating the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, in a white display mode. ..

Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern in which the button display mode can be specified as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command instructing the start of the variation game two before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in a button display mode. Control the device 12. Then, when the target reserved image HG is displayed in the button display mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect button 19 during the operation valid period, and starts measuring the operation valid period. Further, in the change mode pattern HT49, the green display mode can be specified as the display mode when the hold image HG is displayed in the button display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect button 19 is operated thereafter. It is a variation mode pattern. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without inputting the first operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the held image HG of the target is displayed in the green display mode.

Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is a change mode pattern in which the lever display mode can be specified as the display mode of the reserved image HG at the start of the previous variable game. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the variation game immediately before the target variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the target hold image HG in the lever display mode. Control the device 12. Then, when the target reserved image HG is displayed in the lever display mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the effect lever 20 during the operation effective period, and starts measuring the operation effective period. Further, the change mode pattern HT50 is operated when the hold image HG is displayed in the lever display mode at the start of the previous variable game and the effect lever 20 is operated after that, or the effect lever 20 is not operated. It is a change mode pattern that can specify the red display mode as the display mode when the validity period ends. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without inputting the second operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the target reserved image HG in a red display mode.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game, the effect display device 12 is set so that the variation game is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Control. Here, from the premise, the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the target variation game is the variation pattern HP9. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second post-reach operation effect for instructing the operation of the effect lever 20 after starting the super reach effect, and controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the jackpot display result.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for one variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times for one variable game, the display mode of the hold image HG is displayed each time the operation means instructed to operate in the hold operation effect is operated. It can be changed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the post-reach operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game shown in the hold image HG that is the target of both the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect, after the reach. The operation effect is executed in an effect mode that instructs the operation of the effect lever 20, which is an operation means specified from the second hold operation effect.

As described above, in this example, the hold operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game two before the target variable game and the variable game immediately before. On the other hand, the hold operation effect is not executed during the execution of the variable game three before the target variable game and the target variable game. Therefore, in this example, while the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted during the execution of the variable game two before the target variable game and the one before the target variable game, the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted, while the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is restricted. During the execution of the three-previous variable game and the target variable game, the execution of the pre-reach operation effect is not restricted.

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

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

(3) An operation means in which the expected degree of jackpot to be notified differs depending on whether the first hold operation effect is executed and the second hold operation effect is executed, and the operation is instructed in the post-reach operation effect. Is different. Therefore, in the hold operation effect, it is possible to give an interest in being notified of the jackpot expectation degree, and to further give the pleasure of guessing which operation means is instructed in the post-reach operation effect. ..

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

(5) When the operation means whose operation is instructed by the post-reach operation effect is operated, either the jackpot image or the off-image is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the post-reach operation production is a production that pays particular attention to the player who expects to be a big hit. Further, in the hold operation effect, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the operation means instructed to operate in the post-reach operation effect, which is an effect that the player pays particular attention to, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

(6) In the hold operation effect, the display mode of the hold image HG is expected to be changed to a display mode with a high expectation of a big hit, triggered by the operation of the operation means, and any operation is performed in the post-reach operation effect. It can give the pleasure of guessing whether the operation of the means is instructed.

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

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

(9) When the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times for the variable game of 1, the display mode of the hold image HG can be changed each time the operation means is operated in the hold operation effect. Therefore, even if the hold operation effect is already executed and the display mode of the hold image HG is changed due to the operation of the operation means, the hold operation effect is executed again and the display mode of the hold image HG is changed. Can be expected to change further.

(10) There are a time when the hold change effect is executed and a time when the hold operation effect is newly executed when the operation means is operated in the hold operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the development after the operation means is operated in the hold operation effect, and it is possible to suppress the player from getting bored.

(11) The execution mode of the hold change effect when the operation means is operated differs depending on the operation means for which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. Therefore, the operation means instructed to operate in the hold operation effect can provide the enjoyment of guessing the display mode of the hold image HG that is changed in the hold change effect that is executed thereafter.

(12) The execution probability of the hold change effect when the operation means is operated differs depending on the operation means for which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing whether or not the hold change effect is subsequently executed by the operation means in which the operation is instructed in the hold operation effect.

(13) Since there are a plurality of types of display modes of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect depending on the operation means, the operation is instructed from the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect. It is possible to recognize the operating means to be performed, and to infer the execution mode of the hold change effect when the operating means is operated. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in the type of display mode of the hold image HG displayed in the hold operation effect, and to give the pleasure of guessing the execution mode of the hold change effect.

(14) When the hold operation effect is executed a plurality of times for the variable game of 1, the hold image HG can be displayed in different display modes in the plurality of hold operation effects. Therefore, even if the hold operation effect has already been executed, when the hold operation effect is newly executed after that, the operation means different from the operation means instructed to operate in the already executed hold operation effect. It can be expected that the operation of is instructed.

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

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The sub-control CPU 31a controls the same as when the operation means instructed to operate is operated even when the operation means different from the operation means instructed to operate is operated in each operation effect. May be done. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform the same control as when the effect button 19 is operated when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation valid period in the first hold operation effect.

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

-When a plurality of operation effects are executed during the execution of the same variable game, the execution of some operation effects may be restricted on the condition that the execution periods of the operation effects overlap. In other words, even if a plurality of operation effects are executed during the execution of the same variable game, if the execution periods of the operation effects do not overlap, the execution of each operation effect is not restricted. Good. For example, during the execution of the same variable game, both an operation effect that ends before the reach state is formed and an operation effect that starts after the reach state is formed may be executed. ..

-For multiple operation effects performed using the same operation means, the execution of one of the operation effects is restricted, while for multiple operation effects performed using different operation means, execution of both operation effects is performed. It does not have to be regulated. For example, for the first hold operation effect and the first post-reach operation effect, the execution of any of the operation effects is restricted, while for the first hold operation effect and the second post-reach operation effect, both are restricted. It is not necessary to regulate the execution of the operation effect.

-For a plurality of operation effects, the other operation effect may be executed while one operation effect is being executed. For example, the pre-reach operation effect may be executed during the execution of the hold operation effect. When the operation means is operated during the execution of the plurality of operation effects, the sub-control CPU 31a controls as if the operation means was operated in one operation effect, while the operation is performed in the other operation effect. Control may be performed assuming that the means has not been operated. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may restrict the execution of the other operation effect by giving priority to one operation effect for the plurality of operation effects. Further, when the operation means is operated during the execution of the plurality of operation effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the operation means as if the operation means were operated in both operation effects. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to restrict the execution of a plurality of operation effects for any of the operation effects.

-The content to be notified in each operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in each operation effect, instead of the jackpot expectation, the expectation that a probabilistic state is given may be notified, or the expectation that a specific jackpot is given among a plurality of types of jackpots may be notified. Good.

-Each operation effect may be feasible in a probabilistic state, or may be feasible in a ball entry rate improvement state. Further, it may be feasible regardless of the gaming state.
-Each operation effect may be executed for the second special game, or may be executed for both the first special game and the second special game. When the hold operation effect can be executed for the second special game, the main control CPU 30a sets the content of the second special game in the special symbol input process rather than starting the second special game. It is preferable to make a pre-judgment in advance and generate a look-ahead command capable of specifying the result of the pre-determination.

-In the pre-reach operation effect and the post-reach operation effect, the content of the image instructing the operation of the operation means may be changed. For example, in the first reach post-operation effect, the image imitating the effect button 19 may not be displayed, but the image imitating the character string "press the button!" May be displayed. Further, in the pre-reach operation effect and the post-reach operation effect, the operation of the operation means may be instructed. For example, instead of displaying the image on the effect display device 12, the operation of the operation means is instructed by the voice output by the speaker Sp. You may. Further, the operation means may be provided with a light emitting means for causing the operation means to emit light, and the operation may be instructed by the light emission of the light emitting means.

-In the pre-reach operation effect, even if the operation means is operated within the operation valid period, the notification image may not be displayed. In this case, whether or not the notification image is displayed in the pre-reach operation effect is determined at a different determination rate depending on whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game by a lottery using a predetermined random number or the like. It is good.

-In the pre-reach operation effect, when the operation means is operated within the operation valid period, it may be controlled to display one of the plurality of notification images. In this case, which of the plurality of notification images is to be displayed is determined at a different determination rate depending on whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game by a lottery using a predetermined random number or the like. It is good.

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

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

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

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

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

-The method of determining the execution mode of the hold change effect and the hold operation effect may be appropriately changed. The sub-control CPU 31a collectively determines the display mode of the hold image HG at each timing at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed by determining the change mode pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may individually determine the display mode of the hold image HG at each timing at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the display mode of the reserved image HG at each timing by, for example, a lottery using a predetermined random number. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a collectively determines the display mode of the hold image HG at a plurality of timings among the timings at which the hold change effect and the hold operation effect can be executed by the change mode pattern. , The display mode of the reserved image HG at other timings may be individually determined for each timing.

-The number and types of display modes of the hold image HG that are changed in the hold change effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may have a display mode of colors other than white, green, and red, or may have a display mode that imitates a shape other than a sphere.

-In the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold image HG may be changed to a display mode in which the jackpot expectation is lower than the current display mode.
-In the hold change effect, in addition to the display mode of the hold image HG, even if the jackpot expectation degree that differs depending on the timing at which the display mode of the hold image HG is changed and the process of changing the display mode of the hold image HG is notified. Good. For example, even when the display mode of the reserved image HG is the green display mode, it is changed to the green display mode at the time of winning and the green display mode at the start of the previous variable game. A different jackpot expectation may be notified depending on the case. Further, for example, even if the display mode of the reserved image HG is a red display mode, there is a case where the display mode is changed from a white display mode to a red display mode through a green display mode, and a white display mode is changed to a green display mode. A different jackpot expectation may be notified depending on whether the display mode is changed to red without being changed.

-The execution timing of the hold change effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous variable game was started.
-The effect display device 12 may be embodied in a game machine that executes a game image display effect that displays a game image (so-called hold) indicating a variable game being executed. In this case, the display mode of the game image may be the same as or different from the display mode of the reserved image. Further, in this case, instead of or in addition to the hold operation effect, the in-game operation that changes the display mode of the game image to a display mode that instructs the operation of the effect button 19 or an operation mode that instructs the operation of the effect lever 20. You may perform the production. In this case, the variable game shown in the game image, that is, the variation during execution, is changed by changing the display mode of the game image triggered by the operation of the operation means instructed to operate in the operation effect during the game. The jackpot expectation in the game may be notified. In this alternative example, the effect display device 12 corresponds to the game display means.

-The image instructing the operation of the operation means in the hold operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the image does not have to imitate the operating means, but may be an image imitating a character string (for example, "press a button") of the content instructing the operation of the operating means. Further, in the hold operation effect, the operation of the operation means may be instructed by displaying the operation image instructing the operation of the operation means separately from the hold image HG. In this case, the reserved image HG may be displayed in a display mode instructing the operation of the operating means, or may be displayed in a normal display mode (for example, a white display mode). In addition, it may be displayed in a special display mode dedicated to the execution of the operation hold effect.

The display mode that can be determined as the display mode of the hold image HG when the operation means is operated in the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect may be the same. That is, the first hold operation effect and the second hold operation effect may be executed in the same mode when the hold change effect is subsequently executed.

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

-The operation validity period in the hold operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the operation validity period may be different depending on the fluctuation time of the variable game that executes the hold operation effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may set the operation validity period of the hold operation effect based on the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern specified by the input fluctuation pattern designation command. Further, the operation validity period in the hold operation effect may be set across a plurality of variable games.

-In the hold operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to display the hold image HG in the display mode before the start of the hold operation effect when the operation means is not operated within the operation valid period.

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

-The look-ahead command may be information that cannot specify whether or not the post-reach operation effect can be executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the hold operation effect can be executed by performing a predetermined lottery triggered by the input of the look-ahead command. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variable pattern designation command instructing the start of the effect game targeted for the hold operation effect, the operation of the operation means instructed in the hold operation effect in the effect game is performed. It is preferable to control the effect display device 12 so as to execute the post-reach operation effect instructing. According to this, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the post-reach operation effect during the execution of the variable game targeted for the hold operation effect even if it is not possible to specify whether or not the post-reach operation effect can be executed from the look-ahead command. In this case, in the post-reach operation effect, it is possible to instruct the operation of the operation means for which the operation was instructed in the hold operation effect.

-The look-ahead commands generated in the probable state and the non-probable state may or may not be common. When common, the look-ahead command may be generated so that both a jackpot in the probabilistic state and a jackpot in the non-probability state can be specified, or one of them can be specified. It may be generated as follows. If they are not common, the look-ahead command may be generated so that it is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur in each game state. That is, the look-ahead command may be generated so that it can be specified whether or not it will be a big hit.

-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.), An operating means (touch sensor, etc.) that can be touched can be adopted. Further, the plurality of operating means may be capable of performing the same operation (for example, pressing downward), or different operations (for example, pressing downward and in front of the gaming machine (player). The operation of pulling to the front side of) may be possible.

-The operating means may be an operating means including a plurality of operating units. For example, the operating means may include a first operating unit capable of pushing in and a second operating unit capable of pulling.

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

-In each operation effect, a plurality of types of images may be provided as images instructing the same operation. For example, a plurality of types of images including a first image and a second image may be provided as an image instructing the operation of the effect button 19 in the first hold operation effect. In this case, in the first hold operation effect, even when the operation of the same effect button 19 is instructed, the hold change effect depends on whether the first image is displayed or the second image is displayed. At least one of the execution probability of the above and the execution mode of the pending change effect may be different. For example, as the first image and the second image, images that imitate the same operating means but have different colors may be adopted.

-A game machine that determines whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during a jackpot game and is controlled to a probabilistic state depending on whether or not a specific sensor detects the game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied in (so-called V probability change machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may control the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a probabilistic state on condition that the gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the probabilistic state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the probabilistic state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may control the game state to the probabilistic state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called fall machine) that imparts a probabilistic state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function.
-It may be embodied in a game machine that does not have a ball entry rate improvement function.
-It may be embodied in a game machine that grants 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 holding, may be executed alternately, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. 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 an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a directing game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) During the execution of the operation effect performed by using the predetermined operation means, the execution of the first operation effect for displaying the operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the predetermined operation means is restricted.
(B) In a gaming machine in which a hit game is generated after a hit display result is derived in a variable game, an operable operating means, an effect controlling means for controlling to execute an effect, and the pending variable game or A game display means for displaying a game image showing the variable game being executed is provided, and the operation of the operation means is specified as the game image showing the variable game for one variable game in the production. Possible operation There are a first operation effect for displaying a game image and a second operation effect for instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variable game for the variable game, and the first operation. When the second operation effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted for the effect, the second operation effect is characterized in that the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect is instructed. Game machine to be.

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

Claims (2)

In a game machine in which a hit game occurs after the hit display result is derived in a variable game.
Operable operating means and
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
A hold display means for displaying a hold image indicating the variable game on hold is provided.
The hold image includes an operation hold image and a hold change image capable of stepwisely notifying the jackpot expectation degree depending on the display mode of the image.
For the above production
A first operation effect of displaying the operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the operation means as the hold image showing the change game for the pending variable game, and
A pending change effect that can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect,
For the variable game being executed, a second operation effect for instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variable game, and
There is an operation result effect that is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means whose operation is instructed by the second operation effect .
The operation result effect is at least one of a first result indicating that the hit display result is derived in the variable game being executed and a second result indicating that the hit display result is not derived in the variable game being executed. It is a displayable production,
The operating means include a first operating means and a second operating means.
The operation hold image includes a first operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the first operation means and a second operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the second operation means.
The first operation effect is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that a hit display result will be derived in the variable game for the variable game shown in the operation hold image displayed in the first operation effect.
The degree of expectation notified in the first operation effect differs between the case where the first operation hold image is displayed and the case where the second operation hold image is displayed.
When the hold change effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect, the operation hold image can be changed to the hold change image.
When the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect, the second operation effect is specified from the first operation effect. The operation of the same operating means as the operating means is instructed,
The first operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for the same variable game that is pending while one variable game is being executed.
When the first operation effect is executed a plurality of times and the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect, the second operation effect is executed. In the operation effect, the game machine is characterized in that the operation of the same operation means as the operation means specified from the first operation effect executed last is instructed. In a game machine in which a hit game occurs after the hit display result is derived in a variable game.
Operable operating means and
A production control means that controls the execution of the production,
A hold display means for displaying a hold image indicating the variable game on hold is provided.
The hold image includes an operation hold image and a hold change image capable of stepwisely notifying the jackpot expectation degree depending on the display mode of the image.
For the above production
A first operation effect of displaying the operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the operation means as the hold image showing the change game for the pending variable game, and
A pending change effect that can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect,
For the variable game being executed, a second operation effect for instructing the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variable game, and
There is an operation result effect that is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means whose operation is instructed by the second operation effect.
The operation result effect is at least one of a first result indicating that the hit display result is derived in the variable game being executed and a second result indicating that the hit display result is not derived in the variable game being executed. It is a displayable production,
The operating means include a first operating means and a second operating means.
The operation hold image includes a first operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the first operation means and a second operation hold image capable of specifying the operation of the second operation means.
The first operation effect is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that a hit display result will be derived in the variable game for the variable game shown in the operation hold image displayed in the first operation effect.
The degree of expectation notified in the first operation effect differs between the case where the first operation hold image is displayed and the case where the second operation hold image is displayed.
When the hold change effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means specified from the first operation effect, the operation hold image can be changed to the hold change image.
When the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect, the second operation effect is specified from the first operation effect. The operation of the same operating means as the operating means is instructed,
The first operation effect can be executed a plurality of times for the same variable game that is pending while the variable game is being executed a plurality of times, and the first operation effect can be executed a plurality of times. Is run while different variable games are running,
When the first operation effect is executed a plurality of times and the second operation effect capable of executing the operation result effect is executed during the execution of the variable game targeted by the first operation effect, the second operation effect is executed. In the operation effect, the game machine is characterized in that the operation of the same operation means as the operation means specified from the first operation effect executed last is instructed.

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