JP6877757B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine can hold a variable game when a game ball enters the starting port, and when a winning lottery is won, a winning display result is derived in the variable game. After that, it is configured to give a winning game to open the big winning opening. In such a gaming machine, the interest in the game is improved by executing various effects (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-215304

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising the production.
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.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems can hold a variable game when the game ball enters the starting port, and if a winning lottery is won, the winning display result is derived in the winning lottery, and then the winning display result is derived. In a gaming machine to which a winning game is granted to open a large winning opening, a setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that determines an advantage degree regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit. The effect execution means for executing the effect and the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means are provided, and the set value includes the first set value and the degree of advantage for the player over the first set value. There is a second set value with a high value, and the effect includes a special effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games, a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a predetermined effect. Yes, the special effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect, and when the hit game is given, the effect control means regardless of whether or not the predetermined effect is executed. Allows the first special effect to be executed, but when the hit game is not given, the effect control means executes the first special effect regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed. by disabling that is, the no matter whether a predetermined effect is running, when the first special effect is executed, the player that the per game is awarded is identifiable, the When the winning game is given and the second set value is set, the effect control means performs the second special effect regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed. On the other hand, when the hit game is not given or when the second set value is not set, the effect control means can be executed regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed. by disabling that to execute the second special effect, the no matter whether a predetermined effect is running, when the second special effect is executed, the player that the per game is awarded Is identifiable, and it is suggested that the second set value is set, and regardless of whether or not the winning game is given, when the predetermined effect is not executed, the effect control means player to but by allowing to execute the first specific effect, when the first specific effect when the predetermined effect is not executed is executed, that the per game is awarded There Ri not otherwise specified der, the per Yu When the technique is given, the effect control means can execute the first specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed, while when the hit game is not given, the effect control means can execute the first specific effect. When the first specific effect is executed while the predetermined effect is being executed by making it impossible for the effect control means to execute the first specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed. Can specify that the hit game is given, regardless of whether the hit game is given, and regardless of whether the second set value is set, the predetermined effect Is not executed, the effect control means enables the second specific effect to be executed, so that when the second specific effect is executed when the predetermined effect is not executed, the second specific effect is executed. player said per game is granted a non specific and, the second set value is not suggested that it is set, even if the said per game is applied, and, When the second set value is set, the effect control means can execute the second specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed, but the hit game is not given. In this case, or when the second set value is not set, the effect control means cannot execute the second specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed. When the second specific effect is executed while the predetermined effect is being executed, the player can specify that the hit game is to be given, and the second set value is set. The gist is that it is suggested that there is.

For the game machine, the first time the specific effect is executed, those expected on the degree suggested, the second specific effect when the predetermined presentation is not performed when the predetermined effect is not running when There is executed, it may be those expected on the degree is suggested.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the type of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the type of a look-ahead command. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production display device in a production game. The figure which shows the characteristic of various zone productions. A flowchart showing a hold notice permissible determination process. A flowchart showing a special hold notice determination process. The figure which shows the kind of the zone effect which can be performed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the zone effect is executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions 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 frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. It passes through the valve 21b and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special 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 first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (winning lottery). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game.

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. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (hit display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result.

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. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery), the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the winning, and then the jackpot game (winning game) occurs (hit game). Granted). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is generated. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a winning is won in the winning lottery, the winning game is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. For example, the maximum number (maximum number) of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then the ordinary hit game is given after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. For example, the upper limit (maximum number) of the number of ordinary reservations is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as an effect execution means for executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26 as a starting port. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start is made in the ball passage. The sensor SE1 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27 as a starting port. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. The sensor SE2 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the ordinary winning lottery is won. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball. I can say.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, in the large winning opening 29, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the count sensor SE3 Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first start port 26, the second start port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening that satisfies the conditions for paying out the prize balls. For example, the general winning opening may be opened at all times so that a game ball can be inserted. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state can be said to be a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high probability state is referred to as a "probability change state", and the low probability state is referred to as a "non-probability change state".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 increases, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. It can be said that the high base state has a higher advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 than the low base state.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol that changes the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control that increases the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state".

In the present embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when the base is low, for example, the first variable member 28 is not opened when the base is low, and the game is played at the second starting port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be in the open state even if the ordinary winning lottery is won, or the ordinary winning lottery itself is not performed. Then, the game ball may be configured so as not to enter the second starting port 27. In the case of the above configuration, the low base state means that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state means that the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

The gaming state (type of gaming state) in the present embodiment includes a gaming state that is a non-probable state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probable state and is a high base state, and a probable state. There is a gaming state that is a low base state and a gaming state that is a probabilistic state and is a high base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a general rule, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a non-probability state and a low base state, a non-probability state and a high base state, and a probabilistic state and a high base state. It is controlled to a certain gaming state and one of the gaming states.

Next, the setting changing function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that any one of a plurality of set values (setting information) can be set. The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined in the set value in the present embodiment, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery can be set by setting any of a plurality of set values. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a total of six stages from the set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6", and the advantage is high. As described above, there are a plurality of set values, and the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game is different.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d (shown in FIG. 4) is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 40e (shown in FIG. 4) is operated in the on state. When is started, the setting change mode is set. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is notified, and the set value set internally is set to "1"-> "2"-> ...-> "5" for each operation of the RAM clear switch 40e. → "6" → "1" → ... can be changed to loop. Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is being operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, various backed up information is initialized when the setting change mode is set. Incidentally, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is set. In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated, the internally set setting value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state and the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, it is backed up. Various information is reset and restored.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, and a third jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined in the plurality of types of big hit symbols. As described above, there are a plurality of types of hits in this embodiment.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round production 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 period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is defined as the maximum number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 3). For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol, the special game of "150" as the maximum number of high probability is completed as the game state after the end of the jackpot game (in FIG. 3, it is shown as the game state after the jackpot). It is stipulated that the probabilistic state is set until the game is played, or until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game with the maximum number of high probabilities. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol has the same number of "150" special games as the high probability upper limit as the game state after the end of the jackpot game, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the same number of special games are completed.

In the jackpot symbols classified into the second jackpot symbol, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, "third jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, "4 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a special game state after the end of the jackpot game, until the end of the special game of "150" as the high probability upper limit number, or the special of the high probability upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a probabilistic state until the jackpot game is granted before the game ends. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, for the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "150", which is the same number as the high probability upper limit number, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the same number of special games. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "100" as the predetermined upper limit number of times, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a high base state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game.

In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the probability change state is controlled, the advantage degree has a relationship of "first big hit / second big hit> third big hit". In addition to this, considering the upper limit of the number of round games in the jackpot game, the advantage of the jackpot in the present embodiment is "first jackpot> second jackpot> third jackpot". Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is the "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is the "second jackpot game", and the third jackpot symbol is The jackpot games based on the jackpot symbols classified in are shown as "third jackpot games".

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type and various types of jackpots determined when the first special game is a jackpot and the second special game is a jackpot are compared. The jackpot decision rate is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit, there is a probability of "10%" for the first big hit, a probability of "55%" for the second big hit, and a probability of "35%". The third big hit is decided. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special game is a big hit, the probability of "60%" is the first big hit, the probability of "5%" is the second big hit, and the probability of "35%" is the third. The jackpot is decided.

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game) to be performed. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are fluctuated and executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. Specifically, the effect display device 25 displays an image of the effect symbol and executes the effect game. The production pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The production game in the present embodiment includes the left symbol (first symbol) in the left column (first column), the middle symbol (second symbol) in the middle row (second column), and the right column (third column). The right symbol (third symbol) is variablely displayed (scrolled) in the vertical direction. In each column, as a general rule, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

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. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as [777] in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. For example, depending on the type of jackpot game given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [777]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same odd number effect symbols may be displayed as a fixed stop. For example, a symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same even-numbered effect symbols may be configured to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as [323], [556], and [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "swaying fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (book). In the embodiment, the effect symbols in the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the effect display device 25, the reach effect may be executed during the execution of the effect game.

In the production game, a pseudo continuous production (so-called pseudo-ream) may be performed. In the pseudo continuous effect, the variation of the effect symbols in all rows is started a plurality of times in one special game. In this way, the pseudo continuous effect is executed step by step during one special game. The pseudo continuous effect in the present embodiment corresponds to a stage effect that is executed stepwise during one variable game. In the following description, the start of fluctuation of the effect symbols in all rows in the pseudo continuous effect may be referred to as a “variation cycle”. In the following description, the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production means the number of times of the start of fluctuation of the effect symbols in all rows in the pseudo-continuous production. The number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous production of the present embodiment includes two, three, and four times. When a pseudo continuous effect is performed, the greater the number of variable cycles in the pseudo continuous effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit of the special game being executed. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous production reaches four, it is possible to specify that a big hit (a big hit game is given). As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 may execute a pseudo continuous effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the effect display device 25, a pseudo continuous effect may be executed during the execution of the effect game. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, a plurality of variable cycles are performed before the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is executed in the final variable cycle.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect mode. There are multiple types of production modes. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, one of a plurality of types of effect modes is executed. The production mode is also called the production state. The effect mode in the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. The normal effect mode corresponds to an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a non-probability change state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a gaming state that is in a non-probability state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a probabilistic state and a high base state. In this way, the effect mode controlled according to the game state is different. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, a decorative lamp 17 is emitted with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, and each type of effect mode is emitted. The mode identification information is notified by outputting different background music from the speaker 18. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to the gaming state which is the probabilistic state and the low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above-mentioned effect mode It may be configured to be controlled in a different effect mode from the above, or may be configured to be controlled in a normal effect mode.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state. By performing the operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state in this way, power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started (power is turned on). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up (internally retains) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the various information that is retained when the power supply is started. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 has a backup function, while the sub board 41 does not have a backup function. The sub-board 41 may have a backup function like the main board 40.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. Further, the main board 40 includes a setting device 40d, a RAM clear switch 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the present embodiment, only the common jackpot judgment value out of the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value is used in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability state, while the common jackpot judgment value in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state. And the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value are both used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not to perform the reach production. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game executed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally displays the out-of-reach symbol combination as a final stop display without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the out-of-order symbol combination after the reach effect is associated.

As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns in the present embodiment include at least variation patterns HP1 to variation pattern HP10. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are fluctuation patterns without out-of-reach. The fluctuation time of the special game that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern HP1 is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special game that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern HP2. In the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP1 among the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is more likely to be determined than in the low base state. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP6 are fluctuation patterns with out-of-reach. The variation pattern HP3 is associated with an effect content that executes only a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns HP4 to HP6 are associated with the effect content of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 are associated with the effect content of executing the pseudo continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern HP5 is associated with an effect content that executes a pseudo continuous effect in which the number of variation cycles is two as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is associated with an effect content that executes a pseudo continuous effect in which the number of variation cycles is three as the effect content of the effect game.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP11 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern HP7 is associated with an effect content that executes only a normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns HP8 to HP11 are associated with the effect content of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP9 to HP11 are associated with the effect content of executing the pseudo continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern HP9 is associated with an effect content that executes a pseudo continuous effect in which the number of variation cycles is two as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP10 is associated with an effect content that executes a pseudo continuous effect in which the number of variation cycles is three as the effect content of the effect game. Further, the variation pattern HP 11 is associated with an effect content for executing a pseudo continuous effect in which the number of variation cycles is four as the effect content of the effect game.

The main control RAM 40c 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 main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 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 board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate a random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. The first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main substrate 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The setting device 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the transition to the setting control mode. The setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed, and a setting confirmation mode in which the internally set setting value cannot be set but the setting value can be specified. And there is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The RAM clear switch 40e is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f is configured to be able to notify the set value set internally.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 is connected to the main board 40. The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the lottery table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

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

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means, so that the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power supply switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

When the main control CPU 40a is started by the start processing at the start of power supply, the power-on process is first performed. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, it is determined whether or not the setting control mode is shifted to and whether or not the main control RAM 40c is initialized according to the operating state of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. In the main RAM clear process, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the main RAM clear processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40d is operated in the on state. If it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can specify the set setting value from the setting value stored in the setting value flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. The setting value that can be specified from the setting value command at this time is the setting value when the power supply is cut off, and is the setting value that has been backed up. After storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the initial command) instructing the activation by initialization in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read setting value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value every time the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on, by setting the set value from "1" → "2" → ... → "5" → "6" → "1" → ... So, change it to loop and update the setting value stored in the setting value flag. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time. To do. Further, in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change mode and ends the setting change control process when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer and ends the power-on process.

If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal, and if it is normal, performs a process of recovering based on the backed up various information. When the process of restoring based on various backed up information is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a restoration command) for instructing restoration based on the various backed up information, and the restoration (hereinafter referred to as a restoration command). The control information (hereinafter referred to as the status specification command) that specifies the control status (corresponding to when the power supply is cut off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the various backed up information is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. When the main RAM clear processing is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. Then, when it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time. Store in. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation mode and also ends the setting confirmation control process. When the setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

In this way, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a has the main RAM clear process and the setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear process in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed. Further, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. .. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process in the power-on process and performs a setting confirmation control process. Do not do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to set the set value in the power-on process, so that the set value that determines the degree of advantage regarding the winning game can be changed and set as the setting means. The function is realized.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

Here, the first special symbol input process will be described.
In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, (Indicated as the first input judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). Show). If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores 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.

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that 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 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. 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. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot judgment random numbers), random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as fluctuations). These are random numbers (referred to as pattern random numbers) and random numbers used in the production lottery (hereinafter referred to as production judgment random numbers). After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the look-ahead command generation process, the first special symbol input process ends. The look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the first special game when the gaming ball enters the first starting port 26. In the following description, the first special game whose execution is suspended may be referred to as "pending first special game".

Next, the second special symbol input process will be described.
In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, (Indicated as the second input judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold determination). Show). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that 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 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. 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, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the look-ahead command generation process, the second special symbol input process ends. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the second special game when the gaming ball enters the second starting port 27. In the following description, the second special game whose execution is suspended may be referred to as "pending second special game". In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 can hold the special game when the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27.

Here, the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, the look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, the look-ahead commands generated in the look-ahead command generation process are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC11. In the look-ahead command SC1, the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match either the high-accuracy jackpot determination value or the common jackpot determination value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6), and the effect determination random number value produces the effect. It is generated when the value does not match the judgment value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6). In the look-ahead commands SC2 and SC3, the acquired jackpot judgment random number value does not match either the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value or the common jackpot judgment value, and the effect judgment random number value matches the effect judgment value. It is generated when it is a value (indicated as a match in FIG. 6). The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is not a value for determining the out-of-order variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect (in FIG. 6, it is shown as no pseudo). On the other hand, the look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value for determining the out-of-order variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect (in FIG. 6, it is indicated as pseudo). ..

In the look-ahead command SC4, the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the high-accuracy value), and the special symbol random number is the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot. It is generated when it is a value for determining any of the symbols and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. In the look-ahead command SC5, the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the special symbol random number is the value that determines the third jackpot symbol, and the value of the effect determination random number is the effect. It is generated when the value does not match the judgment value. The look-ahead commands SC6 and SC7 are values in which the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number determines either the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol. It is generated when there is and the value of the effect determination random number is a value that matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC6 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is not a value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo-continuous effect. On the other hand, the look-ahead command SC7 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value for determining the out-of-range variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. In the look-ahead commands SC8 and SC9, the acquired jackpot judgment random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value, the special symbol random number is a value that determines the third jackpot symbol, and the effect judgment random number value. Is generated when is a value that matches the effect judgment value. The look-ahead command SC8 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is not a value that determines the outlier variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo-continuous effect. On the other hand, the look-ahead command SC9 is generated when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value for determining the out-of-range variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect.

In the look-ahead command SC10, the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the common jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the common value), and the special symbol random numbers are the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol. It is generated when it is a value that determines one of them. The look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the acquired jackpot determination random number has a value that matches the common jackpot determination value and the special symbol random number is a value that determines the third jackpot symbol.

Then, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a is at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on the random number value of and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is "3", the main control CPU 40a is the first special game. Generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can be specified to correspond to the above and can be specified that the first special hold number is "3".

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a receives at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the effect determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on the value of a random number and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

The generation of the look-ahead command in the look-ahead command generation process will be described below. In the following description, the "acquired random number" means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and is a look-ahead in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means the value of the random number acquired in the second special symbol input process.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a classifies the read-ahead command as one of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3 when the acquired big hit judgment random number value does not match either the high-accuracy big hit judgment value or the common big hit judgment value. Generate a command. Specifically, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC1. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC2 or the look-ahead command SC3. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a classifies the pre-reading command SC2 when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number does not match the value that determines the associated out-of-order variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. Generate a command. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number matches the value for determining the associated outlier variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC3. Generate.

Further, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC4 to SC9 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value. In particular, when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC4 or a look-ahead command SC5. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining one of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC4. Generate. On the other hand, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the third big hit symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC4. The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot symbol determined based on the value of the special symbol random number when the first special game becomes a jackpot in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot symbol determined based on the value of the special symbol random number when the second special game becomes a jackpot in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process.

Further, when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 40a determines that any of the look-ahead commands SC6 to SC9 when the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. Generates a look-ahead command that is classified as. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is classified into the look-ahead command SC6 or the look-ahead command SC7 when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining one of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol. Generate a look-ahead command. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a classifies the pre-reading command SC6 when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number does not match the value that determines the associated out-of-order variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. Generate a command. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number matches the value for determining the associated outlier variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC7. Generate. Further, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the third big hit symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC8 or a look-ahead command SC9. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a classifies the pre-reading command SC8 when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number does not match the value that determines the associated outlier variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect. Generate a command. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired variation pattern random number matches the value for determining the associated outlier variation pattern with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC9. Generate.

Further, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC10 or a look-ahead command SC11 when the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the common jackpot determination value. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining one of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC10. Generate. On the other hand, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the third big hit symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC11.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in the jackpot game, in the special game, or in the interval between fluctuations described later, while during the jackpot game, in the special game, and in the interval between fluctuations. If either is the case, a negative judgment is made. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. Then, when the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a finishes the special symbol start process after performing the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a jackpot determination (hit determination) as to whether or not a jackpot is won. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. In the jackpot lottery in the probabilistic state, the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used, while in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state, the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used. Of these, only the common jackpot judgment value is used.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, if the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a uses the control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the control information (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the variation pattern. (Shown) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Similar to the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery according to whether it is in a probable change state or a non-probable change state.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and a variation pattern. Specifically, when the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect lottery. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for displaying a fixed stop display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets an interval between fluctuations (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, that is, after the end of the special game. In the interval between fluctuations, the special symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game continues to be fixedly stopped and displayed.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations elapses. The main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won, a big hit game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened is given after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let me. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the non-probability fluctuation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-probability change state with the end of the jackpot game. Set to. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the probability change state is to be controlled, the probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probability change state with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the probable change state. .. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the probabilistic state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the probabilistic state" becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a is non-probable with the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the probabilistic state" becomes 0. Set the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control the state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probabilistic state and shifts to the non-probable state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be performed in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high base state is controlled until the same number of special games as the high probability upper limit is completed, the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit is set to the high base state. It is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to be controlled. On the other hand, when it is specified that the main control CPU 40a controls to the high base state until the end of the special game of the predetermined upper limit number less than the high probability upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times). Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a is accompanied by the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0. Set the base state flag to a value that can be identified as controlling to a low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer. Incidentally, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and bases the value that can be specified to control to the low base state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, the normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of pending numbers is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The ordinary hit lottery corresponds to the ordinary hit determination for determining whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the above-mentioned probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is adopted, the main control CPU 40a draws a normal hit lottery so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. Good to do. Further, when the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the fluctuation time shortening control of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and determines the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. It is good to do it. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information is displayed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Controls the display panel 22. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first open pattern in one normal hit game is better than the first open pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the 1 variable member 28 is long.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a with the start of power supply will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a is output in the power-on process by the main control CPU 40a. Wait until various control information is input. The sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an initial command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content of the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, starts by initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the return command, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state specification command, and starts in the backup state. After starting in the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command and updates the information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-set value flag). The sub-set value flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the currently set set value from the sub-set value flag.

Next, the process related to the input of the look-ahead command performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the pre-reading command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the input pre-reading command in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies which of the first special game and the second special game the input look-ahead command corresponds to, the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, and the second special game. Separated from the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game, it is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the pre-read command in the sub-control RAM 41c so that the storage order of the pre-read command can be specified according to the number of the first special hold or the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the look-ahead command.

Further, when the first special game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value capable of identifying the non-probability change state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the probabilistic state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a probabilistic state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a high base state by referring to the base state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when the game is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when a value that can identify the probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command after the end of the big hit game. Every time (every time a special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is added by 1. By referring to the game number information in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game count information when a big hit occurs or when a value that can identify a non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (game count information). The value of is 0).

Next, the effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the high probability mode after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the second big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the chance mode after the third big hit game is completed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery (when the state shifts from the high base state to the low base state).

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The content of the jackpot effect may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. Based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination according to the effect symbol that is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the out-of-design combination according to the effect symbol. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a reachable variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the symbol combination by the effect symbol as a fixed stop display when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command.

Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the variation cycle in the middle other than the final round. It may be configured to determine the symbol combination by the effect symbol. The symbol combination by the effect symbol referred to here may be the same symbol combination as the symbol combination that is out of the effect symbol, or is a symbol combination by the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed only in the middle fluctuation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. You may. Then, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern associated with the effect content that executes the pseudo-continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has the effect symbols of all rows at the start timing of each variation cycle. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the fluctuation start is performed and the fluctuation cycle is started. Further, at the end timing of the fluctuation cycle in the middle, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by the effect symbols determined to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the fluctuation cycle in the middle, and directs the fluctuation cycle in the middle to end. The display device 25 is controlled.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of the pending special games is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as special games, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number thereof, and the execution of the second special game is performed. The fact that it is on hold or its number is notified separately.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the hold image FG corresponding to the special game on hold. Further, the reserved image FG includes a first reserved image FG1 corresponding to the first special game on hold and a second reserved image FG2 corresponding to the second special game on hold. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "1", the first hold image FG1a among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d classified into the first hold image FG1 is displayed on the effect display device 25. To. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “2”, the first hold images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "3", the first hold images FG1a to FG1c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "4", the first hold images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "1", the second hold image FG2a among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d classified into the second hold image FG2 is the effect display device 25. Is displayed in. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “2”, the second hold images FG2a and FG2b are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “3”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2c are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “4”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal effect mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the first reserved image FG1 overlaps with a part of the second reserved image FG2, and the first reserved image FG1 is the first. 2 Hold image Displayed on the front side of FG2. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case of the chance mode and the high probability mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the second reserved image FG2 overlaps with a part of the first reserved image FG1. , The second reserved image FG2 is displayed on the front side of the first reserved image FG1.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the executing image JG corresponding to the special game being executed is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. In the executing area TR, the executing image JG based on the reserved image FG that was displayed when the special game being executed was held is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pending image FG that was displayed when the special game being executed was suspended is displayed as the executing image JG in the executing area TR. Therefore, if the first special game is being executed, the executing image JG based on the first reserved image FG1 is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. On the other hand, if the second special game is being executed, the executing image JG based on the second reserved image FG2 is displayed in the executing area TR of the effect display device 25. By the way, even if the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold are both 0, if the game ball enters the first start port 26 or the second start port 27, the special game is temporarily played. Since the execution of is suspended, the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the hold image FG is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold image FG is displayed as the execution image JG in the execution area TR of the effect display device 25.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect. The hold notice effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. The hold notice effect in the present embodiment corresponds to a continuous effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games. The hold notice effect is started to be executed for the special game on hold. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the first special game when it is in a low base state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect for the second special game when it is in a high base state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the hold notice effect is not started within the period in which the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the high base state is 90 to 150 times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed for the first special game, the first hold image FG1 corresponding to the target first special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed for the second special game, the second hold image FG2 corresponding to the target second special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. Will be done. When the hold notice effect is executed, the hold image FG corresponding to the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is displayed in the notice mode, while the execution of the hold notice effect corresponds to another special game. The reserved image FG to be displayed is not displayed in the notice mode. In the hold notice effect in the present embodiment, the hold image FG is displayed in the notice mode, and the jackpot expectation degree of the special game on hold (or being executed) is suggested or notified depending on the type of the notice mode. Incidentally, when the hold notice effect is executed and the execution of the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is started, the running image JG based on the hold image FG in the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is displayed in the running area TR of.

In the present embodiment, when the hold image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the normal mode, the hold image FG based on white is displayed on the effect display device 25. The notice mode in the present embodiment includes a first notice mode, a second notice mode, and a third notice mode. Then, in the present embodiment, when the reserved image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the first notice mode, the reserved image FG based on blue is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, when the hold image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the second notice mode, the hold image FG based on green is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, when the hold image FG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the third notice mode, the hold image FG based on red is displayed on the effect display device 25. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect increases in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. The control related to the execution of the hold notice effect and the control related to the display of the hold image FG will be described later.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the zone effect can be executed. The zone effect may be started for a special game that is being executed, or may be started for a special game that is pending. In this way, the zone effect can be said to be an effect that can be executed for the special game being executed. That is, the zone effect can be executed during the execution of the target special game for the special game being executed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the zone effect may be executed from any of the first (first) to final variation cycles. Furthermore, the zone effect can be said to be an effect that can be executed for a special game that is pending. That is, the zone effect can be executed for the pending special game before the execution of the target special game is started. Therefore, the zone effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. The zone effect in the present embodiment corresponds to a special effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a zone effect when it is in a high base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a zone effect for the second special game when it is in a high base state. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the zone effect is not started within the period in which the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the high base state is 90 to 150 times.

When the zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image different from the normal background image. Therefore, when the execution of the zone effect is started, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is switched from the normal background image to the background image related to the zone effect. The "normal background image" here means a background image displayed in the normal effect mode, the chance mode, and the high probability mode when the zone effect is not executed. Further, when the zone effect is executed, the background image related to the zone effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval interval, and the zone effect is continuously executed.

There are a plurality of types of zone effects in the zone effects in the present embodiment. Specifically, the zone production includes a first zone production, a second zone production, a third zone production, a fourth zone production, a fifth zone production, and a sixth zone production. When the zone effect is executed, any one of the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect is executed. In principle, the zone effects in the present embodiment have high advantages in the order of first zone effect <second zone effect <third zone effect <fourth zone effect <fifth zone effect <sixth zone effect.

Hereinafter, the characteristics of the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, when any of the 1st zone effect to the 4th zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, a big hit is obtained. Cannot be specified (in FIG. 8, it is shown as a jackpot unconfirmed). In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation when the first zone effect to the fourth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed is determined by the first zone effect <second zone effect <second. It is configured so that the height increases in the order of 3 zone production <4th zone production.

On the other hand, when the fifth zone effect or the sixth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, it can be specified that the jackpot is a big hit (in FIG. 8, the big hit). Shown as confirmed). It should be noted that being able to specify that it will be a big hit corresponds to being able to specify that a big hit game (hit game) will be granted. When the fifth zone effect or the sixth zone effect is executed, it can be specified that the jackpot is a big hit regardless of whether or not the hold notice effect is executed and whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Further, when the 6th zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, "4" to "6" out of "1" to "6" that can be set as the set value. It can be specified that any one of them is set as a set value (in FIG. 8, it is shown that the settings 4 to 6 are confirmed). When the sixth zone effect is executed, any one of "4" to "6" is set as the set value regardless of whether or not the hold notice effect is executed and whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed. It is possible to specify that (a setting value with a high degree of advantage is set). In addition, if the sixth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, the execution of the special game that is a big hit is suspended in addition to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. (In FIG. 8, another big hit is shown in the hold). That is, when the sixth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, in two or more special games out of the running special game and the pending special game. It can be specified that the jackpot game is given. When the sixth zone effect is executed, regardless of whether or not the hold notice effect is executed and whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed, a special game that is a big hit is executed in addition to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. It can be identified that it is on hold.

In the present embodiment, among "1" to "6" that can be set as the set value, "1" to "3" corresponds to the first set value, which is more advantageous to the player than "1" to "3". "4" to "6" having a high value correspond to the second set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the fifth zone effect and the sixth zone effect correspond to the special effect. Then, the fifth zone effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the first special effect in which it is possible to specify that the winning game is given when the game is executed. Further, in the sixth zone effect in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the winning game is given when the game is executed, and it is suggested that the second set value is set. Corresponds to a special production. Then, the sixth zone effect corresponding to the second special effect in the present embodiment is executed when a winning game is given in two or more variable games among the running variable game and the pending variable game. It turns out that it is a possible production.

Further, even when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, when the first zone effect or the second zone effect of the first zone effect to the fourth zone effect is executed. Cannot specify that it will be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation when the first zone effect or the second zone effect is executed when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed is the first zone effect <second. It is configured to be higher in the order of zone production.

On the other hand, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, if the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect of the first zone effect to the fourth zone effect is executed, a big hit. Can be specified. Further, when the fourth zone effect is executed when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, any one of "4" to "6" is set as the set value. Can be identified. In addition, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, if the fourth zone effect is executed, the special game that becomes a big hit in addition to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. It is possible to identify that execution is pending. That is, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is being executed, if the fourth zone effect is executed, two or more of the running special game and the pending special game are executed. It is possible to specify that a jackpot game is given in the special game of.

In the present embodiment, the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect correspond to the specific effect. Then, the third zone effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the first specific effect that can specify that the winning game is given when the hold advance notice effect is executed as the continuous effect. Further, the third zone effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the first specific effect that can specify that the winning game is given when the pseudo continuous effect as the step effect is executed. Further, when the fourth zone effect in the present embodiment is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect as the continuous effect, it is possible to specify that the winning game is given, and the second set value is set. It corresponds to the second special production that is suggested to be set. Further, when the fourth zone effect in the present embodiment is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect as the step effect, it is possible to specify that the winning game is given, and the second set value is set. It corresponds to the second special production that is suggested to be set. Then, the fourth zone effect corresponding to the second specific effect in the present embodiment is executed when a winning game is given in two or more variable games among the running variable game and the pending variable game. It turns out that it is a possible production.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, it is specified that even if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect, it is a big hit. Can be done. Further, in the present embodiment, even if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the fourth zone effect, any of "4" to "6" is set as the set value. Can be specified that is set. In the present embodiment, even if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the fourth zone effect, the special game being executed and the special game being held It is possible to specify that a jackpot game is given in two or more special games.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has different advantages and characteristics depending on the type of zone effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the zone effect, the type of the zone effect may be switched to the type having a high advantage, and the zone effect (or the type of the zone effect) may be promoted. For example, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the first zone effect, the second zone has a higher advantage than the first zone effect before the execution of the special game targeted by the first zone effect ends. The zone production may be promoted by switching to the zone production. At this time, the second zone effect is started during the execution of the first zone effect. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the player may be promoted to the fourth zone effect during the execution of the third zone effect. In this case, the fourth zone effect is started during the execution of the third zone effect, and the zone effect being executed is switched from the third zone effect to the fourth zone effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fourth zone effect corresponding to the second specific effect is an effect that can be executed even during the execution of the third zone effect corresponding to the first specific effect. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the player may be promoted to the sixth zone effect during the execution of the fifth zone effect. In this case, the sixth zone effect is started during the execution of the fifth zone effect, and the zone effect being executed is switched from the fifth zone effect to the sixth zone effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sixth zone effect corresponding to the second special effect is an effect that can be executed even during the execution of the fifth zone effect corresponding to the first special effect.

Here, the control related to the execution of the hold notice effect will be described together with the control related to the display of the hold image FG.
When a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect display device 25 so that the same number of first hold images FG1 as the number of first special hold items that can be specified from the look-ahead command are displayed. Control. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the same number of second hold images FG2 as the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the look-ahead command is displayed. Control the device 25. For example, when the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25, the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game capable of identifying that the first special reserved number is "3" is the sub-control CPU 41a. When input to, the first reserved image FG1c is newly displayed. When displaying a new hold image FG, the determination of the mode of the hold image FG will be described together with the control related to the execution of the hold notice effect. Further, when the game end command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution image JG displayed in the execution area TR is hidden. By hiding the executing image JG, the executing image JG is erased in the effect display device 25.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the executing image JG based on the first reserved image FG1a is displayed in the executing area TR. At this time, if the first reserved image FG1b is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1a. Similarly, if the first reserved image FG1c is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that if the first reserved image FG1d is displayed, the image is displayed as the first reserved image FG1c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the executing image JG based on the second reserved image FG2a is displayed in the executing area TR. At this time, if the second reserved image FG2b is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2a. Similarly, if the second reserved image FG2c is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2b. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that if the second reserved image FG2d is displayed, the image is displayed as the second reserved image FG2c.

Further, when the read-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the hold notice determination process. When the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the hold notice determination process. In this hold notice determination process, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect for the first special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode when executing the hold notice effect are determined. Further, when the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the hold notice determination process. In this hold notice determination process, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect for the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode when executing the hold notice effect are determined. However, even when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high base state and the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub control CPU 41a is executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled in the high base state. If the number of special games is within the period of 90 to 150, the hold notice determination process is not performed.

Hereinafter, the hold notice determination process will be described.
In the hold notice determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect differs depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the look-ahead commands that are the target of the hold notice effect in the non-probability change state and the low base state are the look-ahead commands SC2, SC3, SC6 to SC11. The look-ahead commands that are the target of the hold notice effect in the non-probability state and the high base state are the look-ahead commands SC2, SC3, SC6 to SC10. The look-ahead commands that are the targets of the hold notice effect in the probabilistic state and the high base state are the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4, SC6, SC7, and SC10. Then, if the input look-ahead command is not a look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, terminating the hold notice determination process without determining the type of the notice mode in the hold notice determination process corresponds to determining the normal mode as the mode of the hold image FG to be newly displayed. Further, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the hold notice allowance determination process.

Here, the hold notice allowance determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the hold notice allowance determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the zone effect is being executed (step S101). The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the zone effect is being executed by determining whether the zone execution information described later is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If the determination result in step S101 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is permitted (step S102), and ends the hold notice allowance determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the type of zone effect being executed is one of the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect (step S103). The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of zone effect being executed from the zone execution information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the determination result of step S103 is negative, that is, when any one of the first zone effect, the second zone effect, the fifth zone effect, and the sixth zone effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a has the hold notice effect. (Step S102), it is determined that the execution of the above is permitted, and the hold notice permissible determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special hold notice determination process (step S104), and ends the hold notice allowance determination process.

Next, the special hold notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special hold notice determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the special game that is the target of the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect being executed is a special game that is a big hit (step S201). If the determination result in step S201 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is restricted (step S202), and ends the special hold notice determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the zone effect being executed is the third zone effect (step S203). If the determination result in step S203 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is permitted (step S204), and ends the special hold notice determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S203 is negative, that is, when the zone effect being executed is the fourth zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has two or more of the special game being executed and the special game being held. It is determined whether there is a special game that becomes a big hit (step S205). In step S205, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not there are two or more big hit first special games in the running first special game and the pending first special game. .. On the other hand, in step S205, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high base state, whether or not there is a second special game that is a big hit of two or more in the running second special game and the pending second special game. judge. Incidentally, the determination as to whether or not there is a special game that is a big hit among the pending special games differs depending on the game state. Specifically, in the non-probability state and the low base state, if any of the look-ahead commands SC10 and SC11 is stored, the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit. Is determined. Further, in the non-probability state and the high base state, when the look-ahead command SC10 is stored, it is determined that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a special game that is a big hit. Further, in the probabilistic state and the high base state, if any of the look-ahead commands SC4, SC6, SC7, and SC10 is stored, the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a special game that becomes a big hit. Is determined.

If the determination result in step S205 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is restricted (step S202), and ends the special hold notice determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S205 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the set set value is any of "4" to "6" (step S206). If the determination result in step S206 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is restricted (step S202), and ends the special hold notice determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S206 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the hold notice effect is permitted (step S204), and ends the special hold notice determination process.

When it is determined in the hold notice allowance determination process that "the execution of the hold notice effect is restricted", the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, when it is determined in the hold notice allowance determination process that "the execution of the hold notice effect is permitted", the sub-control CPU 41a performs a hold notice execution lottery to determine the execution of the hold notice effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the hold notice effect is determined when the hold notice execution lottery is won, while the execution of the hold notice effect is not determined when the hold notice execution lottery is not won.

The probability of winning the hold notice execution lottery depends on whether the hold special game is a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the reserved special game is a big hit, the probability of winning the hold notice execution lottery is higher than when the reserved special game is not a big hit. By the way, in the situation where the hold notice execution lottery is performed in the non-probability state and the low base state, "when the held special game becomes a big hit" means that one of the look-ahead commands SC10 and SC11 is input. Corresponds to the case of Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading command SC10 is input as "when the reserved special game becomes a big hit" in the situation where the hold notice execution lottery is performed in the non-probability state and the high base state. Corresponds to the case. Further, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the hold notice execution lottery is performed in the probabilistic state and the high base state, "when the held special game becomes a big hit" means the look-ahead commands SC4, SC6, SC7. , SC10 is input. Then, when the lottery for executing the hold notice is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold notice determination process. In this case, the hold image FG in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25.

When the hold notice execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the notice mode. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode from the first notice mode to the third notice mode under the determination ratio according to the input look-ahead command. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of notice mode is determined in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode so that the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is high. To. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold advance notice determination process. When the type of the notice mode is determined in the hold notice determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the hold image FG of the determined notice mode is newly displayed. As a result, the hold image FG in the notice mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25 instead of the normal mode, and the execution of the hold notice effect is started.

When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the hold notice execution lottery and determines the type of the notice mode, it can identify that the hold notice effect is being executed, and the hold image FG in the hold notice effect Hold notice execution information that can specify the type of notice mode is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The hold notice execution information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice execution corresponding to the hold notice execution information is completed or when the jackpot game is given. To.

Next, the control related to the execution of the zone effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the control related to the execution of the zone effect includes the control related to the execution of the zone effect targeting the pending special game and the control related to the execution of the zone effect targeting the running special game. , Control related to promotion of zone production during execution.

First, the control related to the execution of the zone effect for the pending special game will be described.
When the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the hold zone effect determination process. Specifically, when the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the hold zone effect determination process. However, the sub-control CPU 41a is a big hit after being controlled to the high-base state even when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high-base state and the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input. If the number of special games executed without the above is within the period of 90 to 150 times, the hold zone effect determination process is not performed.

Further, when the execution of the second special game to which the third big hit game is given is suspended, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the hold zone effect determination process. Specifically, in the non-probability fluctuation state and the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-reading command SC11 in the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If so, the hold zone effect determination process is not performed. Further, in the probability fluctuation state and the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-read commands SC5, SC8, SC9, and SC11 among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the second special game. If any of them is included, the hold zone effect determination process is not performed. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the read-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the hold time zone effect determination process and then the hold notice determination process described above.

Hereinafter, the hold zone effect determination process will be described.
In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the zone effect is being executed. When the zone effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold zone effect determination process. On the other hand, when the zone effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is the target of the zone effect. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead command that is the target of the zone effect differs depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the look-ahead commands that are the targets of the zone effect in the non-probability change state and the high base state are the look-ahead commands SC2, SC3, SC6 to SC10. The look-ahead commands that are the targets of the zone effect in the probabilistic state and the high-base state are the look-ahead commands SC2 to SC4, SC6, SC7, and SC10.

Then, if the input pre-reading command is not the pre-reading command that is the target of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold zone effect determination process. Further, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is the target of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a hold zone effect execution lottery that determines the execution of the zone effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the zone effect is determined when the hold zone effect execution lottery is won, while the execution of the zone effect is not determined when the hold zone effect execution lottery is not won. The probability of winning the hold zone production execution lottery depends on whether the hold special game is a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the reserved special game is a big hit, the probability of winning the hold zone effect execution lottery is higher than when the reserved special game is not a big hit. Then, when the lottery for executing the hold zone effect is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold zone effect determination process.

When the hold zone effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect. In the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the hold zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit. In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the look-ahead command SC10 has been input when the non-probability change state is in the high base state. Is it a game? " In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether any of the look-ahead commands SC4, SC6, SC7, and SC10 is input when the probabilistic state is in the high base state, and thus the "target Is the second special game a special game that is a big hit? " When "the target second special game is not a big hit special game" in the hold zone effect determination process, it corresponds to "the reserved second special game is not a big hit special game". On the other hand, "the target second special game is a special game with a big hit" in the hold zone effect determination process corresponds to "the reserved second special game is a special game with a big hit". ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the hold zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the hold advance notice effect is being executed. In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies "whether the hold notice execution is being executed" by determining whether the hold notice execution information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the hold zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed. In the hold zone effect determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the non-probability state and the high base state, the pre-reading commands SC3 and SC7 are included in the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. , SC9 is determined, and "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed" is specified. In the hold zone effect determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the probabilistic state and the high base state, is there a pre-read command SC3 among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the second special game? Is determined to specify "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed".

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the hold zone effect determination process may differ depending on the set value. In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-setting value flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and specifies the "set setting value".

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the hold zone effect determination process according to whether or not there are two or more special games that are big hits in the running and pending special games. May be different. In the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot variation pattern from the variation pattern specification command input when executing the executing effect game if the effect game is being executed, that is, if the special game is being executed. By determining whether it can be specified, "whether the running special game is a big hit" is specified. Further, in the hold zone effect determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the non-probability change state and the high base state, the pre-read command SC10 is included in the pre-read command corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. By determining if there is, "whether the pending special game will be a big hit" is specified. In the hold zone effect determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the probabilistic state and the high base state, the pre-reading commands SC4, SC6, among the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. By determining whether there is any of SC7 and SC10, "whether the pending special game becomes a big hit" is specified.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 11, the types of zone effects that can be determined when the hold zone effect execution lottery is won in the hold zone effect determination process will be described. In FIG. 11, the types of zone effects that can be determined correspond to the types of feasible zone effects. The "executable zone effect types" in FIG. 11 are "whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit", "whether the hold notice effect is being executed", and "pseudo continuous effect is executed". A zone effect that can be executed based on at least one of "whether it is done", "set value", and "whether there are two or more special games that are big hits in the running and pending special games". Corresponds to the type of.

First, the types of zone effects that can be determined when it is specified that "the target second special game is not a special game that is a big hit (in FIG. 11, the target special game: shown as out of place)" will be described.

"The hold notice effect is not being executed (in FIG. 11, it is shown that the hold notice effect is not executed)" and "the pseudo continuous effect is not executed (in FIG. 11, it is shown that the pseudo continuous effect is not executed)". When specified, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the fourth zone effect. Further, when it is specified that "the hold notice effect is not being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is executed (in FIG. 11, it is indicated as pseudo continuous effect: execution)", the sub-control CPU 41a is in the first zone. The type of zone production is determined from the production and the second zone production. Further, when it is specified that "the hold notice effect is being executed (in FIG. 11, it is shown as hold notice effect: execution)" and "the pseudo continuous effect is not executed", the sub-control CPU 41a is in the first zone. The type of zone production is determined from the production and the second zone production. Further, when it is specified that "the hold notice effect is being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed", the sub-control CPU 41a selects the zone effect from the first zone effect and the second zone effect. Determine the type.

Next, the types of zone effects that can be determined when it is specified that "the target second special game is a special game in which a big hit is obtained (in FIG. 11, the target special game: a big hit)" will be described. ..

"The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "A special game that is a big hit in the running and pending special games" When it is specified that "there are no more than two games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "A special game that is a big hit in the running and pending special games" When it is specified that "there are two or more games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "A special game that is a big hit in the running and pending special games" When it is specified that "there are no more than two games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "A special game that is a big hit in the running and pending special games" When it is specified that "there are two or more games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect.

"The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "It is a big hit in the special game being executed and pending". When it is specified that "there are no more than two special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "It is a big hit in the special game being executed and pending". When it is specified that "there are two or more special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "It is a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that "there are no more than two special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is not being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "It is a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that "there are two or more special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect.

"The hold notice effect is being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "It will be a big hit in the special game being executed and pending". When it is specified that "there are no more than two special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 1 to 3", and "It will be a big hit in the special game being executed and pending". When it is specified that "there are two or more special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "It will be a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that "there are no more than two special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "The pseudo continuous effect is not executed", "The set value is 4 to 6", and "It will be a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that "there are two or more special games", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect.

"The hold notice effect is being executed", "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed", "the set value is 1 to 3", and "a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that there are no more than two special games, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed", "the set value is 1 to 3", and "a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that there are two or more special games, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed", "the set value is 4 to 6", and "a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that there are no more than two special games, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the third zone effect and the fifth zone effect. "The hold notice effect is being executed", "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed", "the set value is 4 to 6", and "a big hit in the special game being executed and on hold". When it is specified that there are two or more special games, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect.

In determining the type of zone effect in the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the type of zone effect from the types that can be determined as the type of zone effect under the determination ratio according to the input look-ahead command. decide. In the present embodiment, when it is possible to specify that "the hold notice effect is not being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is not executed", the pachinko gaming machine 10 has the first zone effect <second zone effect <third. In the order of zone production <fourth zone production, the type of zone production is determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the zone production is high. In the present embodiment, when at least one of "the pending notice effect is being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed" can be specified, the pachinko game machine 10 has the first zone effect <the first zone effect. In the order of the two zone productions, the type of zone production is determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the zone production is high.

When the type of the advance notice mode is determined in the hold zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a subordinates the zone execution information that can specify that the zone effect is being executed and can specify the type of the zone effect. It is stored in the control RAM 41c, and the hold zone effect determination process is terminated. The zone execution information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the zone effect corresponding to the zone execution information is completed or when the jackpot game is given.

Further, when the zone effect is not executed and the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the zone execution information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the zone execution information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the zone execution information from the zone execution information at a predetermined timing during execution of the production game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that a possible type of zone effect is executed. As a result, the background image related to the zone effect is newly displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the zone effect is started.

Next, the control related to the execution of the zone effect for the special game being executed will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input when the zone effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the run-time zone effect determination process. Specifically, in the high base state, when the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the run-time zone effect determination process. However, even if the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high base state and the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub control CPU 41a is executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled in the high base state. If the number of times the special game is played is within the period of 90 to 150 times, the run-time zone effect determination process is not performed.

Hereinafter, the run-time zone effect determination process will be described.
In the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern that is the target of the zone effect. The fluctuation patterns that are the targets of the zone effect are fluctuation pattern HP3 to fluctuation pattern HP11. Then, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is not the variation pattern that is the target of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the run-time zone effect determination process. Further, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern that is the target of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a run-time zone effect execution lottery that determines the execution of the zone effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the zone effect is determined when the run-time zone effect execution lottery is won, while the execution of the zone effect is not determined when the run-time zone effect execution lottery is not won. Run-time zone effect The winning probability of the execution lottery depends on whether the special game being executed is a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the special game being executed is a big hit, the probability of winning the execution zone effect execution lottery is higher than when the special game being executed is not a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the winning probability of the run-time zone effect execution lottery is higher than when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Then, when the run-time zone effect execution lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the run-time zone effect determination process.

When the run-time zone effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect. In the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the run-time zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit. In the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the jackpot variation pattern can be specified from the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the second special game, so that "the target second special game becomes a jackpot". Is it a special game? " The case where "the target second special game is not a big hit special game" in the execution time zone effect determination process corresponds to the case where "the running second special game is not a big hit special game". On the other hand, "a special game in which the target second special game is a big hit" in the execution zone production determination process corresponds to "a special game in which the running second special game is a big hit". ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the run-time zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the hold notice effect is being executed. In the execution time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies "whether the hold notice effect is being executed" by determining whether the hold notice execution information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the run-time zone effect determination process may differ depending on whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed. In the execution time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern corresponding to the second special game from any of the variation patterns HP5, HP6, HP9 to HP11 to which the effect contents for executing the pseudo continuous effect are associated. By determining whether it can be specified from the command, "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed" is specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the run-time zone effect determination process may differ depending on the set value. In the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-setting value flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and specifies the "set setting value".

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of zone effect that can be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a in the run-time zone effect determination process according to whether or not there are two or more special games that are big hits among the special games being executed and pending. May be different. In the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies "whether the running special game is a big hit" and "whether the pending special game is a big hit", as in the hold-time zone effect determination process. ..

The type of zone effect that can be determined when the run-time zone effect execution lottery is won in the run-time zone effect determination process is the zone effect that can be determined when the hold-time zone effect execution lottery is won in the hold zone effect determination process. It is the same as the type of, and is as shown in FIG. For example, when it is specified that "the target second special game is not a special game that is a big hit", and "the hold notice effect is not being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is not executed", it is specified. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect from the first zone effect to the fourth zone effect. However, "the target second special game is not a big hit special game" in the runtime zone effect determination process corresponds to "the running second special game is not a big hit special game". In addition, "the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit" in the execution zone production determination process corresponds to "the second special game that is being executed is a special game that is a big hit". ..

In determining the type of zone effect in the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine the type of zone effect as the type of zone effect under the determination ratio according to the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern specification command. Determine the type of zone production from among. Further, in the present embodiment, when it is possible to specify that "the hold notice effect is not being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is not executed", the pachinko gaming machine 10 has the first zone effect <the second zone effect < In the order of 3rd zone production <4th zone production, the type of zone production is determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the zone production is high. Further, in the present embodiment, when at least one of "the pending notice effect is being executed" and "the pseudo continuous effect is being executed" can be specified, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has the first zone effect. <In the order of the second zone production, the type of zone production is determined so that the jackpot expectation of the special game targeted for the zone production is high. When the type of the advance notice mode is determined in the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a subordinates the zone execution information that can specify that the zone effect is being executed and can specify the type of the zone effect. It is stored in the control RAM 41c, and the run-time zone effect determination process is completed.

Further, when the execution of the zone effect is determined in the run-time zone effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the zone at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern specification command. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that a zone effect of a type that can be specified from the information is executed. As a result, the background image related to the zone effect is newly displayed on the effect display device 25, and the execution of the zone effect is started. This zone effect ends with the end of the special game being executed.

By the way, when a variation pattern specification command that can specify the variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect is input, and the execution of the zone effect is determined in the run-time zone effect determination process, The sub-control CPU 41a determines a variable cycle for starting execution of the zone effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a has an upper limit of the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect associated with the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the first (first) to upper limit (final). From the fluctuation cycles up to, the fluctuation cycle for starting the execution of the zone effect is determined. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the zone effect of a type that can be specified from the zone execution information is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable cycle determined to start the execution of the zone effect.

Next, the control related to the promotion of the zone effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game is input during the execution of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the promotion determination process. When a new variable cycle is started during the execution of the second special game during the execution of the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the promotion determination process. However, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the promotion determination process when the execution of the second special game to which the third big hit game is given is suspended. Specifically, in the non-probability fluctuation state and the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-reading command SC11 in the pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If so, the promotion decision process is not performed. Further, in the probability fluctuation state and the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-read commands SC5, SC8, SC9, and SC11 among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the second special game. If any of them is included, the promotion decision process is not performed.

The promotion decision process will be described below.
In the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a promotion lottery to determine the promotion of the zone effect. In the present embodiment, if the promotion lottery is won, the promotion of the zone effect is determined, but if the promotion lottery is not won, the promotion of the zone effect is not determined. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the most advantageous type of zone effect among the types of feasible zone effect has already been executed, the zone effect is not promoted even if the promotion lottery is won.

The "executable zone effect type" here may differ depending on whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit. In the promotion determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a targets the second special game in which the zone effect being executed is pending, the sub-control CPU 41a "targets the second special game" based on the look-ahead command corresponding to the target second special game. Is the game a special game that is a big hit? " Specifically, in the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the look-ahead command corresponding to the target second special game is the look-ahead command SC10 when it is in the non-probability change state and the high base state. Identify "whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit". On the other hand, in the promotion determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the probabilistic state and the high base state, the look-ahead command corresponding to the target second special game is one of the look-ahead commands SC4, SC6, SC7, and SC10. By determining whether or not, "whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit" is specified. Further, in the promotion determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a targets the second special game being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the jackpot fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game. By determining whether or not there is, "whether or not the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit" is specified. In the promotion decision process, "the target second special game is not a special game that is a big hit" corresponds to "the second special game that is the target of the zone effect being executed is not a special game that is a big hit". .. On the other hand, when "the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit" in the promotion decision process, "the second special game that is the target of the zone production being executed is a special game that is a big hit". Sometimes it corresponds.

In addition, the "type of executable zone effect" may differ depending on whether the hold notice effect is being executed. In the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies "whether the hold notice execution is being executed" by determining whether the hold notice execution information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, the "type of executable zone effect" may differ depending on whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed. In the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the second special game being executed is executed based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP5, HP6, HP9 to HP11, and thus "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed". To identify. Further, in the promotion determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a targets the second special game in which the zone effect being executed is pending, the sub-control CPU 41a is a look-ahead that is a target of determination in specifying "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed". Based on the command (hereinafter referred to as the look-ahead command to be pseudo-determined), "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed" is specified. The look-ahead command to be pseudo-determined is a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game that is the target of the zone effect, and a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game stored before the look-ahead command. .. By the way, if there is no look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game stored before the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game targeted for the zone effect, the look-ahead command to be pseudo-judged is the target of the zone effect. Only the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game that became. Then, in the promotion determination process, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the non-probability change state and the high base state, whether any of the look-ahead commands SC3, SC7, and SC9 is included in the look-ahead command to be pseudo-determined. Is determined to specify "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed". On the other hand, in the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the look-ahead command SC3 is included in the look-ahead command to be pseudo-determined when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the probabilistic state and the high base state. "Whether the production will be executed" is specified.

In addition, the "executable zone effect type" may differ depending on the set value. In the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-setting value flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and specifies the "set setting value".

In addition, the "executable zone effect type" may differ depending on whether or not there are two or more special games that are big hits in the running and pending special games. In the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines "whether the running special game is a big hit" and "whether the pending special game is a big hit" in the same manner as the hold zone effect determination process and the run-time zone effect determination process. To identify.

In this way, the "executable zone effect types" are "whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit", "whether the hold notice effect is being executed", and "pseudo continuous effect". It depends on at least one of "whether it is executed", "set value", and "whether there are two or more special games that are big hits in the running and pending special games". In addition, "whether the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit", "whether the hold notice effect is being executed", "whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed", "set value" And "Is there two or more special games that will be big hits in the running and pending special games?" The "types of feasible zone effects" are as shown in FIG. 11 as described above. is there.

When the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of zone effect after promotion from among the types of zone effects that can be executed, which are more advantageous than the zone effect being executed. .. For example, the second zone effect is being executed, "the target second special game is a special game that is a big hit", "the hold notice effect is not being executed", and "the pseudo continuous effect is executed". It shall be possible to identify that "the set value is 4 to 6" and "there are no more than two special games that will be big hits in the running and pending special games". In this case, since the types of zone effects that can be executed by the sub-control CPU 41a are the first zone effect to the sixth zone effect and the second zone effect is executed, the third zone effect to the sixth zone effect are executed. Determine the type of zone production after promotion from among. Further, when a type different from the zone effect being executed is determined as the zone effect after promotion, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the type of the zone effect after promotion from the zone execution information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Update to zone execution information.

Further, when a type different from the zone effect being executed as the zone effect after promotion is determined in the promotion determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a after promotion during the execution of the zone effect already being executed at a predetermined timing. The execution of the zone effect is started, and the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the zone effect is promoted. Specifically, when the promotion of the zone effect is determined based on the input of the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 41a promotes the zone effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game based on the input of the variation pattern specification command. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to do so. At this time, if the variation pattern specification command can specify the variation pattern associated with the effect content for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the sub-control CPU 41a promotes the zone effect during the first variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled in this way. Further, when the promotion of the zone effect is determined based on starting a new variation cycle, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the zone effect is promoted during the new variation cycle. As a result, the effect display device 25 newly displays a background image relating to a type of zone effect having a higher advantage than the zone effect being executed, and the zone effect is promoted.

Here, a case where the zone effect is executed based on FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (h) will be described together with the display contents of the effect display device 25.
As shown in FIG. 12A, when the second special game is being executed and the second special hold number is “3”, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game and the second special game. The reserved images FG2a to FG2c are displayed. At this time, if the zone effect is not executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image according to the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 12B, when the fifth zone effect is executed with the start of execution of the next second special game after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12A, the effect display is displayed. A background image relating to the fifth zone effect is displayed on the device 25. By executing the fifth zone effect in this way, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot is a big hit, that is, the jackpot game is given. Further, when the execution of the next second special game is started after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12A and the second special hold number becomes "2", the effect display device 25 has a second The reserved images FG2a and FG2b are displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the sixth zone effect is executed with the start of execution of the next second special game after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (a). A background image related to the sixth zone effect is displayed on the effect display device 25. By executing the sixth zone effect in this way, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot will be a big hit as in the case where the fifth zone effect is executed. However, when the 6th zone effect is executed, unlike the case where the 5th zone effect is executed, the game is that the set value is one of "4" to "6". Can be recognized by others. In addition, when the 6th zone effect is executed, unlike the case where the 5th zone effect is executed, the 2nd special game in which 2 or more of the 2 or more special games being executed and pending are big hits. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot game is given in two or more of the second special games being executed and pending. Further, when the execution of the next second special game is started after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12A and the second special hold number becomes "2", the effect display device 25 has a second The reserved images FG2a and FG2b are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), when the zone effect is not executed with the start of execution of the next second special game after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (a), the effect display device 25 The background image corresponding to the effect mode is continuously displayed in. Further, when the execution of the next special game is started after the end of the special game shown in FIG. 12A and the second special hold number becomes “2”, the effect display device 25 displays the second hold image FG2a, FG2b is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (d), the pattern by the effect symbol is accompanied by the end of the first fluctuation cycle. The combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the fourth zone effect is executed in the second fluctuation cycle, the effect display device 25 displays a background image related to the fourth zone effect. Even if the fourth zone effect is executed when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, it cannot be specified that the jackpot will be a big hit. However, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot is achieved by executing the fourth zone effect while the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Further, when the fourth zone effect is executed while the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the player recognizes that the set value is any of "4" to "6". Can be made to. In addition, if the fourth zone effect is executed while the pseudo continuous effect is being executed, there is a second special game that is a big hit of two or more of the second special games being executed and pending. Can be made to be recognized by the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the game ball enters the second starting port 27 during the execution of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (d), and the execution of the second special game is newly suspended. If so, the effect display device 25 newly displays the second reserved image FG2c. At this time, when it is decided to execute the hold notice effect, the effect display device 25 displays the newly displayed second special hold FG2c in the notice mode, and the hold notice effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), after the end of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (d), the next second special game is executed and the second special hold number becomes "2". In the effect display device 25, the second reserved images FG2a and FG2b are displayed, and the second reserved image FG2c displayed in the prior notice mode is displayed as the second reserved image FG2b. Further, when the fourth zone effect is executed with the start of execution of the second special game shown in FIG. 12 (h), the effect display device 25 displays a background image related to the fourth zone effect. Even if the fourth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect is not executed, it cannot be specified that the jackpot will be a big hit. However, as shown in FIG. 12H, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot is achieved by executing the fourth zone effect while the hold notice effect is being executed. In addition, when the fourth zone effect is executed while the hold notice effect is being executed, the player recognizes that the set value is one of "4" to "6". Can be made to. In addition, if the fourth zone effect is executed while the hold notice effect is being executed, there is a second special game that is a big hit of two or more of the second special games being executed and pending. Can be made to be recognized by the player.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) When either the 5th zone effect (1st special effect) or the 6th zone effect (2nd special effect) that can be executed over a plurality of special games (variable games) is executed, a jackpot game Since it is possible to specify that the (hit game) is given, it is possible to give joy to the big hit game being given over a plurality of special games. In particular, when the sixth zone effect is executed, the jackpot game is not limited to being given, and any of the highly advantageous set values "4" to "6" (second set value) is set. It is also suggested that there is. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation for the game and improve the interest by giving the player a joy by giving the big hit game and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

(2) Since the sixth zone production (second special production) can be started during the execution of the fifth zone production (first special production), the player is gradually given joy and motivation to play. It is possible to improve the interest.

(3) When the sixth zone effect (second special effect) is executed, it is possible to identify that the special game being executed and the special game on hold include two or more special games that are big hits. become. For this reason, when the sixth zone effect is executed, the suggestion that the setting value is one of the highly advantageous setting values "4" to "6" (second setting value) is combined with even greater joy. It can be given to the player.

(4) During the execution of the hold notice effect (continuous effect) executed over a plurality of special games (variable games), the third zone effect (first specific effect) and the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) are being executed. ) Is executed, it becomes possible to specify that a big hit game (hit game) is given. Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed, the expectation that either the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect will be executed during the execution of the hold notice effect is expected over a plurality of special games. Can be uplifted. Then, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect, the jackpot game is not limited to being granted, and any one of the highly advantageous set values "4" to "6" (second). It is also suggested that the set value) is set. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation for the game and improve the interest by giving the player a joy by giving the big hit game and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

(5) When the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) is executed while the hold notice effect (continuous effect) is being executed, two or more big hits are made in the running special game and the pending special game. It becomes possible to identify that a special game is included. Therefore, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect, it is further suggested that the value is one of the set values "4" to "6" (second set value). Great joy can be given to the player.

(6) When either the third zone effect (first specific effect) or the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (stage effect) that is executed stepwise. , It becomes possible to specify that a big hit game (hit game) is given. Therefore, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation that any one of the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect will be executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. Then, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, the jackpot game is not limited to be given, and any one of the highly advantageous set values "4" to "6" (second). It is also suggested that the set value) is set. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation for the game and improve the interest by giving the player a joy by giving the big hit game and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

(7) When the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (stage effect), two or more big hits are made in the running special game and the pending special game. It becomes possible to identify that a special game is included. Therefore, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, it is further suggested that the value is one of the set values "4" to "6" (second set value). Great joy can be given to the player.

(8) Since the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) can be started during the execution of the third zone effect (first specific effect), the player is gradually given joy and motivation to play. It is possible to improve the interest. For example, during the execution of at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect, it can be expected that the fourth zone effect is executed after the third zone effect is executed.

(9) If the third zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect are not executed, it is not possible to specify that the jackpot game is given. On the other hand, even if the fifth zone effect is executed when the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game is given. However, if the third zone effect is executed while the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect is being executed, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game is given as in the case when the fifth zone effect is executed. Become. As described above, the third zone effect may or may not have the same characteristics as the fifth zone effect depending on whether the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Therefore, the third zone effect When is executed, not only the zone production but also the hold notice production and the pseudo continuous production can be attracted more attention, and the interest can be improved. Similarly, the fourth zone effect may or may not have the same characteristics as the sixth zone effect, depending on whether the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. When it is executed, not only the zone production but also the hold notice production and the pseudo continuous production can be attracted more attention, and the interest can be improved. As described above, the characteristics of the zone effect may be the same as the characteristics of other zone effects even if the type of the zone effect does not change, depending on whether or not an effect other than the zone effect is executed. It is more interesting than changing the type of production, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-When the 5th zone effect or the 6th zone effect is executed, it is configured so that the jackpot game is given, but it may be configured so that the jackpot game is given cannot be specified, for example. The production may have a higher expectation of big hit (expectation of hit) than a predetermined production. The predetermined effect referred to here may be an effect with a high expectation of a big hit (so-called intense heat effect). In the case of the above configuration, when any of the fifth zone effect (first special effect) and the sixth zone effect (second special effect) that can be executed over a plurality of special games is executed, it is predetermined. It is possible to identify that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the production of. For this reason, it is possible to give the joy of having a higher expectation of a big hit than a predetermined production over a plurality of special games. In particular, it is also suggested that when the sixth zone effect is executed, any one of the highly advantageous set values "4" to "6" (second set value) is set. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation to play and improve the interest of the player by giving the player joy repeatedly by having a higher expectation of a big hit than a predetermined production and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

-When the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect, it is configured to be able to specify that the big hit game is given, but it is not possible to specify that the big hit game is given. For example, the production may have a higher expectation of big hit (expectation of hit) than a predetermined production. The predetermined effect referred to here may be an effect with a high expectation of a big hit (so-called intense heat effect). In the case of the above configuration, the third zone effect (first specific effect) and the fourth zone effect are being executed during the hold notice effect (continuous effect) executed over a plurality of special games (variable games). When any of (second specific effect) is executed, it becomes possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the predetermined effect. Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed, the expectation that either the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect will be executed during the execution of the hold notice effect is expected over a plurality of special games. Can be uplifted. Then, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect, it is also suggested that any of the highly advantageous setting values "4" to "6" (second set value) is set. Will be done. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation to play and improve the interest of the player by giving the player joy repeatedly by having a higher expectation of a big hit than a predetermined production and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

-When the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, it is configured to be able to specify that the big hit game is given, but it is not possible to specify that the big hit game is given. For example, the production may have a higher expectation of big hit (expectation of hit) than a predetermined production. The predetermined effect referred to here may be an effect with a high expectation of a big hit (so-called intense heat effect). When either the third zone effect (first specific effect) or the fourth zone effect (second specific effect) is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (stage effect) that is executed stepwise, a predetermined state is specified. It is possible to identify that the jackpot expectation is higher than the production. Therefore, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation that any one of the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect will be executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. It is also suggested that when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, any one of the highly advantageous setting values "4" to "6" (second set value) is set. Will be done. For this reason, it is possible to increase the motivation to play and improve the interest of the player by giving the player joy repeatedly by having a higher expectation of a big hit than a predetermined production and suggesting an advantageous setting value.

-It may be configured so that the promotion of the zone production is not performed. In this case, since the fifth zone effect is not promoted to the sixth zone effect, the execution of the sixth zone effect is not started during the execution of the fifth zone effect. Similarly, since the promotion from the third zone effect to the fourth zone effect is not performed, the execution of the fourth zone effect is not started during the execution of the third zone effect. Further, even when the zone effect is promoted, the promotion from the fifth zone effect to the sixth zone effect may be restricted. Even when the zone effect is promoted, the promotion from the third zone effect to the fourth zone effect may be restricted. Here, the promotion from the 3rd zone production to the 4th zone production and the promotion from the 5th zone production to the 6th zone production are illustrated, but the promotion is not limited to this, and the first type of zone production (for example, the 3rd zone production) is illustrated. The promotion from the zone effect (zone effect or fourth zone effect) to the second type zone effect (for example, the fifth zone effect or the sixth zone effect) may be restricted.

-Only when the hold notice effect is executed with the predetermined effect content among the hold notice effects (for example, when the hold image FG is displayed in the third notice mode and the hold notice effect is executed), the first When the 3-zone effect or the 4th zone effect is executed, the jackpot game may be specified to be granted. In this case, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the type of notice mode of the reserved image FG and improve the interest. Similarly, the third zone is limited to when the pseudo continuous effect is executed with a predetermined content in the pseudo continuous effect (for example, when the pseudo continuous effect with three or more fluctuation cycles is executed). When the effect or the fourth zone effect is executed, the jackpot game may be specified to be granted. In this case, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous production to improve the interest.

-When the 6th zone effect is executed, the contents that can be specified are that the jackpot game is given, the 2nd set value is set, and 2 or more of the special games being executed and pending. In the special game of, the jackpot game is given, and at least one of them may be configured to be identifiable.

-When the 4th zone effect is executed during the execution of the hold notice effect, the contents that can be specified are that the jackpot game is given, that the second set value is set, and that it is being executed and is being held. The jackpot game is given in two or more special games among the special games of the above, and at least one of them may be configured to be identifiable. Similarly, when the fourth zone effect is executed during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, the contents that can be identified are that the jackpot game is given, that the second set value is set, that the game is being executed, and that the second set value is set. The jackpot game may be granted in two or more special games among the pending special games, and at least one of them may be identifiable.

-The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to perform the hold advance notice determination process and then the hold zone effect determination process when the look-ahead command is input. In this case, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the hold notice effect is executed with priority over the zone effect. For this reason, it becomes easier to increase the chances of executing the hold notice effect, which may be restricted by the execution of the zone effect, and to improve the interest of the hold notice effect.

-Multiple types of zone effects may be configured to be executable in parallel. In the above embodiment, the zone effect is executed by displaying the background image related to the zone effect on the effect display device 25. For example, the zone effect is executed by displaying the character image related to the zone effect on the effect display device 25. It may be configured to be. When the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect are executed, the effect display device 25 displays a character image related to the third zone effect and a character image related to the fourth zone effect, and the third zone effect and the fourth zone are displayed. It may be configured so that the effect is executed. For example, when the promotion of the zone effect is decided and the execution of the fourth zone effect is decided during the execution of the third zone effect, the character image related to the third zone effect is being displayed (during the execution of the third zone effect). In addition, the display of the character image related to the fourth zone effect may be started (the execution of the fourth zone effect is started). Similarly, for example, when the promotion of the zone effect is determined and the execution of the sixth zone effect is determined during the execution of the fifth zone effect, the character image related to the fifth zone effect is being displayed (of the fifth zone effect). It may be configured so that the display of the character image related to the sixth zone effect is started (the execution of the sixth zone effect is started) during (execution).

-For example, when at least one of the pseudo continuous effect and the hold notice effect is being executed, if the user is promoted from the 4th zone effect to the 5th zone effect, even though a highly advantageous setting value is set. There is a risk of misunderstanding that the setting value has been switched to a less advantageous setting value. In addition, when at least one of the pseudo continuous effect and the hold notice effect is being executed, if the player is promoted from the 4th zone effect to the 5th zone effect, a special game that becomes a big hit in the running and pending special games. There is a risk of misleading the player that the number is less than 2 even though the number is 2 or more. Therefore, when the pseudo continuous effect is being executed and the fourth zone effect is being executed and the zone effect is promoted, the fifth zone effect is determined as the type of the zone effect after the promotion. It may be configured not to. Similarly, when the hold notice effect is being executed and the fourth zone effect is being executed and the zone effect is promoted, the fifth zone effect is used as the type of zone effect after the promotion. It may be configured not to be determined.

-It can be specified that if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed and the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect is executed, a big hit is obtained. On the other hand, during the execution of the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect, if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, it is configured so that it cannot be specified that the jackpot will be a big hit. May be good. Further, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed, when the fourth zone effect is executed, it is possible to specify that a set value having a high degree of advantage is set. it can. On the other hand, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the fourth zone effect, it is not possible to specify that the set value having a high advantage is set. It may be configured. In addition, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is being executed, if the fourth zone effect is executed, two or more of the running special game and the pending special game are executed. It is possible to specify that a jackpot game is given in the special game of. On the other hand, if at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the execution of the fourth zone effect, two or more special games of the running special game and the pending special game are executed. It may be configured so that it cannot be specified that the jackpot game is given in. In the case of the above configuration, it depends on whether the execution start timing of the third zone effect or the fourth zone effect is before (or after) the execution start timing of the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect. Since the contents that can be specified are different, it is possible to pay attention to the timing of starting execution and improve the interest.

-Similar to the zone effect, the hold notice effect may be promoted. For example, after the reserved image FG is displayed in the first notice mode, at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing associated with the start of the special game), the second notice mode has a higher advantage than the first notice mode. It may be configured to switch to the notice mode.

-In the hold notice production, it may be possible to specify that it will be a big hit. For example, the notice mode may have a type of notice mode that can be selected only when the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a big hit.

-When the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect reaches the number of times that can be specified to be a big hit (for example, when the fluctuation pattern HP11 is determined), it can be specified that the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is a big hit. The fourth zone effect and the sixth zone effect may be configured to be more easily executed than when the number of times has not been reached. In this way, in a situation where it is possible to identify a big hit from the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect, the fourth zone effect or the sixth zone effect is executed, and a set value having a high advantage is set. It may be configured so that it can be specified that there are two or more special games that are big hits among the special games being executed and pending. In addition, even if it is configured so that it can be specified that it becomes a big hit in the hold notice production, it may be configured in the same manner.

-The hold notice effect can be executed during a part or all of the period during which the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the high base state is 90 to 150 times. May be good. In addition, the zone effect can be executed in a part or all of the period during which the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the high base state is 90 to 150 times. May be good. Further, even when the execution of the second special game to which the third big hit game is given is suspended, the zone effect may be configured to be executable. Further, even in the low base state, for example, the zone effect may be configured to be executable for the first special game.

-In the above embodiment, the set value corresponding to the second set value is not limited to "4" to "6". Further, the number of set values corresponding to the second set value may be singular rather than plural, and for example, only "6" may be set as the second set value. Similarly, the set value corresponding to the first set value is not limited to "1" to "3". Further, the number of set values corresponding to the first set value may not be plural or may be singular, and for example, only "1" may be set as the first set value.

-Even when the first set value is set, the sixth zone effect may be configured to be executable. For example, when the second set value is set, the first set value is set. It may be configured so that the sixth zone effect is more easily executed than when it is present. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation that the second set value is set as the set value and to suggest that the second set value is set. Similarly, when at least one of the hold notice effect and the pseudo continuous effect is being executed, the fourth zone effect may be configured to be executable even when the first set value is set, for example. , When the second set value is set, the fourth zone effect may be more easily executed than when the first set value is set.

-If the special game targeted for the zone effect is a special game that is out of the question, the zone effect may continue to be executed even after the end of the special game. For example, if the special game targeted for the zone effect is a special game that is out of the question, and the zone effect is continuously executed even after the end of the special game, the zone effect is generated every time the special game is executed. The end lottery may be performed, and the zone production may end when the end lottery is won. In addition, when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern associated with the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is determined, the zone effect that is continuously executed is terminated during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern. It may be configured. In this configuration, for example, if the third zone effect and the fourth zone effect are continuously executed, the period during which the hold notice effect or the pseudo continuous effect can be expected to be executed is lengthened. It is possible to improve the interest.

-When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the zone effect, the effect display device 25 may be configured to display the background image related to the reach effect without displaying the background image related to the zone effect. At this time, if an image (for example, an effect) that can identify that the zone effect is being executed is displayed, the background image related to the zone effect is not displayed and the reach effect is being executed during the reach effect. Even if the background image related to is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the zone effect is being executed. Further, by displaying the background image related to the reach effect during the execution of the reach effect, the reach effect can be further enjoyed.

-The zone effect may be configured to be executable for the first special game. For example, in the normal effect mode, the zone effect may be configured to be executable for the first special game. For example, when the zone effect is executed for the first special game, if the execution of the second special game is suspended before the execution of the target first special game is started, the target first The second special game (hereinafter referred to as the interrupted second special game) is executed before the first special game. In this case, the execution of the zone effect may be temporarily interrupted when the execution of the interrupted second special game is started. For example, the zone effect may be continuously executed during the interval between fluctuations immediately before the execution of the interrupted second special game is started. If the execution of the zone effect is temporarily interrupted with the start of the execution of the interrupted second special game, the zone effect that has been interrupted with the start of the execution of the next first special game It may be configured to resume execution.

-You may change the type of zone production. For example, of the 1st zone effect to the 6th zone effect, the 1st zone effect to the 4th zone effect may be configured to be executable, or the 1st zone effect, the 2nd zone effect, the 5th zone effect, and the 6th zone effect. The zone effect may be configured to be executable. In addition, for example, the type of zone effect may be different depending on the type of effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in the following order. In this case, both the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be the target of the zone effect. Further, the first special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the second special game.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (winning lottery) in addition to the big hit lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) is given after the end of the special game.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a probable change state, a specification that controls the probable change state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probabilistic state until the end of the special game of minutes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probabilistic state has a specification (V probabilistic machine) that controls the pachinko gaming machine to the probabilistic state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. The V-probability machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game, and a specific round. There is a specification that causes a game. The above embodiment may be embodied in a V probability changer having any of these specifications.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main Board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

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It is possible to hold the variable game when the game ball enters the starting port, and if you win the winning lottery, the winning game that opens the big winning opening after the winning display result is derived in the variable game In the game machine to be granted
A setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that determines the degree of advantage regarding the winning game based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit.
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The set value includes a first set value and a second set value having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first set value.
The effect includes a special effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games, a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a predetermined effect.
The special production includes a first special production and a second special production.
When the hit game is given, the effect control means can execute the first special effect regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed, but the hit game is not given. The first is irrespective of whether the predetermined effect is being executed, by disabling the effect control means from executing the first special effect . 1 When the special effect is executed, the player can specify that the winning game is given.
When the hit game is given and the second set value is set, the effect control means controls the second special effect regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed. On the other hand, when the winning game is not given or when the second set value is not set, the effect control means regardless of whether the predetermined effect is executed. game but by disabling that to execute the second special effect, the no matter whether a predetermined effect is running, when the second special effect is executed, that the per game is awarded It is suggested that the person can be identified and the second set value is set.
Regardless of whether or not the winning game is given, when the predetermined effect is not executed, the predetermined effect is executed by allowing the effect control means to execute the first specific effect. when the first specific effect is executed when not, Ri player not otherwise specified der that the per game is applied,
When the hit game is given, the effect control means can execute the first specific effect while the predetermined effect is being executed, while the hit game is not given. By disabling the effect control means from executing the first specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed, the first specific effect is executed when the predetermined effect is being executed. In that case, the player can specify that the winning game is granted.
When the predetermined effect is not executed regardless of whether the hit game is given and whether the second set value is set, the effect control means executes the second specific effect. By making it possible, when the second specific effect is executed when the predetermined effect is not executed, the player cannot specify that the hit game is granted, and , It is not suggested that the second set value is set,
When the hit game is given and the second set value is set, the effect control means executes the second specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the hit game is not given, or when the second set value is not set, the effect control means causes the second effect when the predetermined effect is being executed. By making it impossible to execute the specific effect, the player can specify that the hit game is granted when the second specific effect is executed while the predetermined effect is being executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is present and it is suggested that the second set value is set. Wherein when the when a predetermined effect is not executed first specific effect is executed, those expected on the degree suggested,
When said second specific effect is executed, the gaming machine according to claim 1, those expected on the degree is suggested when the predetermined effect is not running.

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