JP6913398B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, the content of the pending variable game is determined in advance before the start of the variable game, and the content of the pending variable game is determined based on the result of the preliminary determination. (For example, Patent Document 1).

In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a character image (hat, crown, etc.) selected based on the result of a preliminary determination is added to a pending image indicating a pending variable game, whereby the reserved image is added. It is designed to suggest the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result will be derived in the variable game corresponding to. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is expected that the jackpot display result will be derived in the variable game targeted for the suggestion effect, and then the jackpot game will be given, and the player's interest will be raised. It is improving.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-3400038

Here, some conventional pachinko gaming machines diversify the content of the variable game by changing the probability of a big hit in the big hit determination and the type of production to be executed before and after the big hit game. be. However, in such a case, the content of the variable game on hold may change before and after the jackpot game. For this reason, the content of the variable game suggested in the production does not match the content of the actual variable game, and there is a risk that the interest in the game may be lowered.

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 suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

A game machine for solving the above problem is a game machine in which a hit game is given after deriving a hit display result in a variable game when a hit is determined in the hit determination. It is possible to control to change the game state, a specific entry port that allows the entry of a ball, a specific detection means that can detect a game ball that passes through a specific area among the game balls that have entered the specific entry port, and a specific detection means that can detect the game ball that has entered the specific entry port. Before the start of the pending variable game, it is determined whether the game state control means, the holding means for suspending the execution of the variable game, and the winning display result are derived when the pending variable game is executed. The specific detection means includes a pre-determination means for preliminarily determining, an effect executing means for executing the effect, and an effect determining means for determining the content of the effect executed by the effect executing means according to the game state. When the game ball is detected by, a privilege is given after the end of the hit game, and the hit display result is derived from the effect executed by the effect executing means when the pending variable game is executed. A suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation to be performed before the start of the pending variable game is included, and the effect determining means provides the content of the suggested effect for a predetermined variable game among the pending variable games. In determining, when the pending variable game held before the predetermined variable game does not include the hit variable game from which the hit display result is derived, the first determination mode. in while determining the content of the suggested effect, if it contains per variation game in variation game pending previous pending before the predetermined change games, the first decision It is possible to control to determine the content of the suggestion effect in a second determination mode different from the aspect, and the effect determining means holds the predetermined variable game before the predetermined variable game. it is included per variation game in variations game in, and if the predetermined variation game is variation game that do not identify the contents, determines the content of the suggested effect in the first determination mode While controlling, the pending variable game held before the predetermined variable game includes a hit variable game, and the predetermined variable game can be a specific content. In this case, the control for determining the content of the suggestion effect is performed in the second determination mode, and the hit display result is derived from the content of the suggestion effect when the pending variable game is executed. Definitely suggest The gist is that the final content is included, and the second determination mode is a determination mode in which the final content is not determined as the content of the suggestion effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

The perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine. Front view showing the game board. The schematic diagram which shows the discharge passage in the back of the 2nd prize-winning opening. Explanatory drawing which shows the holding image and the display area of the holding image. (A) to (d) are explanatory views which show the display mode of the reserved image. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the jackpot effect in hold. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. Schematic diagram showing the types of look-ahead commands. A flowchart showing a pending change effect determination process. (A) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing a pending change table. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the hold change table used when determining the display mode of the hold image. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show the hold change table used when determining the display mode of the hold image. A flowchart showing the process of determining the jackpot effect in the hold. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an execution mode of the effect during the big hit game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a gaming ball. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a sound such as a musical piece or a sound effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect performed by using a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown).

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

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

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination (big hit lottery) described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

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

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary hit determination (ordinary hit lottery) described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When the normal out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal out-of-order symbol.

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

The information display device 11 usually includes a hold display unit 11f. The normal hold display unit 11f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number". For example, the maximum number of normally held numbers is 4.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 13 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 as a winning opening opened in the game area YBa on the right side of the first starting port 13 in the game board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 7). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first large winning opening 16 opening in the gaming area YBa on the upper right side of the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called large winning door. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first major winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second major winning opening 18 as a specific entry opening opened in the game area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third variable member 19 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The third variable member 19 is a so-called large winning door. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 18 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 18 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that operates the third variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7). The third variable member 19 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 18 is allowed to enter a game ball in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a discharge passage 20 for discharging the gaming balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 18 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 in the discharge passage 20 for detecting a game ball passing through the discharge passage 20, that is, a game ball entering the second special winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

Further, the discharge passage 20 is formed so as to branch into the first discharge passage 21 and the second discharge passage 22 downstream of the second count sensor SE4. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 inserts the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 18 into the first discharge passage 21 at the branch portion 23 that branches into the first discharge passage 21 and the second discharge passage 22 in the discharge passage 20. A distribution device 24 for distributing the machine to the second discharge passage 22 and the second discharge passage 22 is provided. The distribution device 24 is configured to be capable of taking a first state of distributing the game ball entering the second large winning opening 18 to the first discharge passage 21 and a second state of distributing the game ball to the second discharge passage 22. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 7) that operates the distribution device 24. In the present embodiment, the distribution device 24 is operated in the second state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a discharge sensor SE5 in the first discharge passage 21 that detects a game ball that has flowed into the first discharge passage 21. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a specific detection sensor SE6 as a specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has flowed into the second discharge passage 22 in the second discharge passage 22. In the present embodiment, the second discharge passage 22 corresponds to a specific area. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific detection sensor SE6 can detect the game ball passing through the second discharge passage 22 among the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 18.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 25 on the gaming board YB above the second large winning opening 18 through which the gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 25 includes a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

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 being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination. 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 probability that the big hit is determined as 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)". In the present embodiment, the low-probability state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high-probability state corresponds to the second gaming 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 of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is higher than that of the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball of the second starting port 14 can easily enter the ball, which is advantageous for the player. (Easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is 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 normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol 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 15 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control that increases the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 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. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

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 the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that 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 (time reduction state)" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state (non-time shortened state)" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

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

In the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of the type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 18 is opened. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

The jackpot symbol of the present embodiment includes a jackpot symbol in which a specific jackpot is defined and a jackpot symbol in which a non-specific jackpot is defined. The specific jackpot is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game in which "15 times" is set as the upper limit of the number of round games. The non-specific jackpot is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game in which "4 times" is set as the maximum number of round games.

In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot game is given when a specific jackpot is hit or the jackpot game is given when a non-specific jackpot is hit, the second jackpot 18 is used in the fourth round game. Is opened, while the first big winning opening 16 is opened in round games other than the fourth round. The control when a big hit is made will be described in detail later.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12 and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game.

The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production that is performed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect suggesting that the expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed is higher than that of the normal reach effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the super reach effect corresponds to a specific effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the big hit display result is derived (the degree of expectation for a big hit) is simply referred to as "the degree of expectation for a big hit". As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation in the present embodiment is derived from the jackpot display result in the production game. It can also be grasped as the degree of expectation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect that can be executed in the present embodiment includes a hold display effect that notifies the number of pending special games. The hold display effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which the hold image HG imitating a circle is displayed in a predetermined display area of the effect display device 12. In the hold display effect of the present embodiment, for example, in the display area HR1 for the first special game, the same number of hold image HGs as the number of the first special games on hold are displayed, and the display for the second special game is displayed. In the area HR2, the same number of pending images HG as the number of pending second special games are displayed.

Further, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the special game on hold is displayed in order from the left in each display area HR1 and HR2 of the effect display device 12. For example, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special symbol variation game held first is displayed on the leftmost side in the display area HR1, and corresponds to the first special game held second. The reserved image HG is displayed second from the left in the display area HR1. Further, in the hold display effect, the hold image HG corresponding to the first special game held third is displayed third from the left in the display area HR1, and corresponds to the first special game held fourth. The reserved image HG is displayed fourth from the left in the display area HR1. Similarly, the reserved image HG corresponding to the second special game on hold is also displayed from the left in the display area HR2 in order from the oldest held order. The hold display effect of the present embodiment is not executed during the jackpot game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the reserved image HG is not displayed during the jackpot game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, the hold change as a suggestion effect suggesting the jackpot expectation of the pending special game by changing the display mode of the hold image HG. There is a production. The hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game on hold, and in particular, an effect of changing the color of the hold image HG. Further, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that starts when the display of the hold image indicating the second special game on hold is started. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is started before the start of the second special game that is on hold.

The hold change effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is started when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the high probability state. That is, the hold change effect of the present embodiment is not started when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the low probability state.

The display mode of the reserved image HG of the present embodiment includes a white display mode (FIG. 5 (a)), a green display mode (FIG. 5 (b)), and a red display mode (FIG. 5 (c)). And a rainbow-colored display mode (FIG. 5 (d)). In the present embodiment, the white display mode is the display mode of the hold image HG when the hold change effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow-colored display mode are display modes when the hold change effect is executed. It should be noted that the pending change effect of the present embodiment can be executed before and after the jackpot game. That is, when the jackpot game is given after the start of the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the hold change effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot game. For example, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is given after the hold image HG is displayed in the rainbow color display mode by the hold change effect, the hold image HG is displayed in the rainbow color display mode even after the end of the jackpot game. Is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect that can be executed in the present embodiment includes the second special game in which the jackpot display result is derived from the second special game held during the jackpot game. There is a big hit effect in the hold that can identify that. The pending jackpot effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed during the jackpot game and displays a specific image TG on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the specific image TG is an image composed of an image imitating a predetermined character (for example, a cat) and an image imitating a predetermined character string (for example, a character string "Continue!"). Is.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the production content of the production game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect to be executed.

The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, and an outlier variation pattern determined when a jackpot is not determined in the jackpot determination. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or through the reach effect is defined.

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

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball. Main control CPU 30a and information display device 11 (first special symbol display unit 11a, second special symbol display unit 11b, first special hold display unit 11c, second special hold display unit 11d, normal symbol display unit 11e, normal hold It is connected to the display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 to A4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A4.

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

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect, light emission effect data related to the light emission effect, and voice effect data related to the sound effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 (step Sa1). In step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first starting port 13 (step Sa1: YES), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit of the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether it is less than (step Sa2). When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated first special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start opening 13, and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c (step Sa4). For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variable pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing the holding means for suspending 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.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 13 (step Sa1: NO), when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa2: NO), and a random number for the first special game. When the information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 (step Sa5). In step Sa5, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 by inputting the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14 (step Sa5: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 (step Sa5: YES), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit of the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c (in the present embodiment). 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step Sa6). When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step Sa6: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step Sa6: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it (step Sa7). .. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start opening 14, and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c (step Sa8). At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing the holding means for suspending the execution of the second special game.

After that, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the second special game whose execution has been suspended before the start of the second special game, and a pre-reading command (preliminary determination) capable of specifying the result of the pre-determination. Command) is generated and set in the output buffer (step Sa9). In this embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in a predetermined output process. Then, when the look-ahead command is generated and set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Here, an example of the look-ahead command in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the look-ahead command of the present embodiment is information that can specify whether the game is a big hit or the production content of the production game in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. In the figure, for convenience of explanation, the super reach effect is referred to as "SP reach".

For example, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command that can specify that in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state, the effect is out of order and the reach effect is not executed. The look-ahead command CM2 is out-of-order in the low-probability state and usually has an out-of-order effect content, while in the high-probability state, it is out-of-order and has an effect content in which the super reach effect is executed. It is a command. The look-ahead command CM3 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the super reach effect is executed in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be a hit and a super reach effect in a high-probability state, while it is an out-of-order effect in a low-probability state. It is a command. The look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be a big hit in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state and to be the effect content in which the super reach effect is executed. In addition to the above, a look-ahead command is provided for each result of the preliminary determination.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead commands CM1 to CM3 are look-ahead commands that can specify that the second special game does not become a big hit. That is, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead commands CM1 to CM3 is a special game in which the main control CPU 30a does not determine a big hit regardless of the gaming state of the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, the look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game can be a big hit. Is. That is, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 is a special game in which the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit and a non-big hit, depending on the game state. The look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can identify that the second special game is a big hit. That is, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM5 is a special game determined by the main control CPU 30a to be a big hit regardless of the gaming state of the low probability state and the high probability state. In this case, the jackpot corresponds to the specific content.

Further, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. That is, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM1 is a special game in which the execution of the super reach effect is not determined by the main control CPU 30a regardless of the gaming state of the low probability state and the high probability state. The look-ahead commands CM2 and CM4 are look-ahead commands that can specify that the super reach effect can be executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. More specifically, the super reach effect is performed in the low probability state. It is a look-ahead command that can be specified that the super reach effect is executed in a high probability state without being executed. That is, in the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead commands CM2 and CM4, the execution of the super reach effect is determined by the main control CPU 30a and the execution of the super reach effect is not determined according to the game state. It's a special game. The look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the super reach effect is executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the second special game. That is, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM5 is a special game in which the execution of the super reach effect is determined by the main control CPU 30a regardless of the gaming state of the low probability state and the high probability state. In this case, the execution of the super reach effect corresponds to the specific content.

The process for generating the look-ahead command will be described below.
The main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether or not the jackpot display result is derived in the special game whose execution is suspended.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins a big hit in a low probability state. In the present embodiment, the value that wins the big hit in the low probability state includes all the values that win the big hit in the high probability state. Therefore, the value that wins the jackpot in the high probability state is the value that wins the jackpot even in the low probability state. Further, when the acquired random number value is a value that does not win a big hit in the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern performed in the special symbol start process described later in the low probability state. By lottery, it is determined in advance which fluctuation pattern is the value to be determined. As a result, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the production content of the production game. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value is a value that wins a big hit in a high probability state. Further, when the acquired random number value is a value that does not win a big hit in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern of the acquired random number value in the special symbol start process described later in the high probability state. By lottery, it is determined in advance which fluctuation pattern is the value to be determined.

After that, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a look-ahead command indicating the specified second special hold number and the result of the pre-determination described above. ..

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. Then, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the first special hold number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display device 11 so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit determination based on different big hit determination values according to the current probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the value of the random number for jackpot determination is the same, the result of jackpot determination may differ depending on the current probability state.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the outlier symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the outlier variation pattern from a plurality of types of outlier variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

In the present embodiment, the types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the variation pattern determination lottery differ depending on the current gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the random numbers for the variation pattern determination lottery are the same, the variation patterns determined according to the current gaming state are different. In the variation pattern determination lottery, the same variation pattern may be determined regardless of the current gaming state. In this case, the variation pattern is determined at a different determination rate according to the current gaming state. good.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the results of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets in the output buffer information that specifies the fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the production game (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 30a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable game can be executed based on the result of the jackpot determination.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the special symbol start processing and determines whether or not it is a big hit and the fluctuation pattern of the special game, thereby realizing the content determining means for determining the content of the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and outputs predetermined control information. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is derived in the special game.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the third actuator A3 so that the second big winning opening 18 is opened in a specific round game (for example, the fourth round game) in any big hit game. Control. Here, in the big hit game given when the main control CPU 30a becomes a specific big hit, the second big winning opening 18 is opened with the first time (for example, 25 seconds) as the upper limit time in the specific round game. .. The first time may be set to a time at which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 18. On the other hand, in the big hit game given when the main control CPU 30a becomes a non-specific big hit, in the specific round game, the second time (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first time is set as the upper limit time. Open the two major winning openings 18. The second time may be set to a time during which the game ball is substantially unable to enter the second large winning opening 18. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the fourth actuator A4 so that the game ball winning in the second large winning opening 18 can flow into the second discharge passage 22. That is, the main control CPU 30a operates the distribution device 24 so that the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 18 can flow into the second discharge passage 22. Then, when the game ball flowing into the second discharge passage 22 is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a has a specific detection indicating that the game ball has been detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Generate a command and set it in the output buffer.

Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 16 is opened in a non-specific round game different from the specific round game in any big hit game. .. Here, in any of the big hit games, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big winning opening 16 with the third time (for example, 25 seconds) as the upper limit time in the non-specific round game. The third time may be the same time as the first time or may be a different time.

Further, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a ends the round game by closing the opened large winning opening. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) instructing the execution of the round effect every time the round game is started, and sets the command in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) instructing the execution of the ending effect and sets it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low probability and low base state when starting the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the low probability and low base state are obtained during the big hit game. Further, when the jackpot game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed, depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game.

Specifically, when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state after the end of the big hit game to a high accuracy and high base state. In the present embodiment, the fact that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game can be grasped as a high probability giving condition for giving a high probability state. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can be controlled to change the game state before and after the big hit game so that the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is different. After that, the main control CPU 30a terminates the high probability state and the high base state with the establishment of the hit end condition that is established when the next big hit game is given.

In the present embodiment, giving a high probability state (controlling to a high probability state) means storing a value indicating the high probability state in the probability state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Further, in the present embodiment, imparting a high base state (controlling to a high base state) means storing a value indicating a high base state in the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Further, in the present embodiment, giving a low probability state (terminating the high probability state) means storing a value indicating the low probability state in the probability state flag of the main control RAM 30c, and giving a low base state. To do (terminate the high base state) means to store a value indicating a low base state in the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current probability state by referring to the value of the probability state flag, and can specify the current base state by referring to the value of the base state flag. That is, in the present embodiment, the game state control means is realized by the main control CPU 30a storing predetermined values in the probability state flag and the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c.

On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state after the big hit game to the low accuracy and high base state. After that, the main control CPU 30a reaches the hit end condition in which the next big hit game is granted, and the number of times the special symbol variation game is executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times). The high base state is terminated when one of the termination conditions is satisfied.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. In the present embodiment, the high probability state corresponds to a specific gaming state.

When the high probability state is given, the main control CPU 30a generates a high probability command indicating that the high probability state is given and sets it in the output buffer. When the high base state is given, the main control CPU 30a generates a high base command indicating that the high base state is given and sets it in the output buffer. When the high-probability state is terminated, the main control CPU 30a generates a low-probability command indicating the low-probability state and sets it in the output buffer. When the high base state is terminated, the main control CPU 30a generates a low base command indicating the low base state and sets it in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, in the specific round game in the case of a specific big hit, the second big winning opening 18 is opened for the first time in which it is easy to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 18. Therefore, if the game ball is launched aiming at the second big winning opening 18, the game ball usually enters the second big winning opening 18, and the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot, a high probability state is usually given after the jackpot game is completed. However, in the present embodiment, even in the case of a specific jackpot, if the game ball is not launched aiming at the second big winning opening 18 during the specific round game in the case of the specific jackpot, the game ball However, when the ball does not enter the second big winning opening 18, the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, and the high probability state may not be given after the big hit game is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific round game in the case of a non-specific big hit, the second big winning opening 18 is opened only for the second time when the game ball is substantially unable to enter the second big winning opening 18. Therefore, normally, the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 18, and the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. Therefore, in a jackpot game based on a non-specific jackpot, a high probability state is not usually given after the jackpot game ends. However, in the present embodiment, even if a non-specific jackpot is obtained, the second major winning opening 18 is opened for a short time of the second hour, so that the game ball enters the second major winning opening 18. It cannot be said that the possibility of playing the game is 0, and the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 18 is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, so that a high probability state may be given after the big hit game is completed.

In addition to the above-described processing, the main control CPU 30a also performs the processing described below. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to a normal symbol, processing related to an error, and the like. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE7, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

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

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-reach symbol combination for reach when the out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified to execute the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combination is the same as the effect symbols in the specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), but the effect symbols in the other rows (for example, the third row) are different. It is a combination of production patterns. Further, when the out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified not to execute the reach effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a usually determines the out-of-order symbol combination for out-of-order. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal removal is a combination of production symbols in which all rows of production symbols are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is different according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to execute the determined effect.

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

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a detection notification effect indicating that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. As described above, in the present embodiment, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, provided that the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. Therefore, the detection notification effect can be grasped as a high-accuracy notification effect indicating that a high probability state is given. The detection notification effect may be executed when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, or after the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, it is determined. It may be executed when the timing has arrived. As the predetermined timing, for example, at the start of a predetermined number of round games, at the start of the ending effect, or the like can be adopted.

Next, the processing related to the game state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a high-probability command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating a high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a low-probability command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that the sub-probability state is in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Similarly, when a high base command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that it is in the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a low-base command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that the sub-base state is in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing various effects will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the effect control means for controlling the effect display device 12 is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 31a to execute various effects.

First, the control for executing the hold change effect will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment inputs a look-ahead command from the main control CPU 30a, it determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the content of the hold change effect.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the hold change effect determination process every time a look-ahead command is input from the main control CPU 30a during the high probability state. The hold change effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the content of the hold change effect.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the hold change effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the look-ahead command input from the main control CPU 30a in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines which of the second special games on hold is the look-ahead command based on the number of the second specific hold that can be specified from the input look-ahead command. The look-ahead command is stored so that the order in which the commands are entered can be specified.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and identifies that the pre-reading command stored before the input pre-reading command is a big hit in the second special game. It is determined whether a possible look-ahead command is included (step Sb2). In the following description, a look-ahead command that can identify a big hit in the second special game may be simply referred to as a "big hit look-ahead command".

In step Sb2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot look-ahead command is included when the read-ahead command CM4 or the look-ahead command CM5 is included in the stored look-ahead command. As described above, the look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can identify a big hit in either the low-probability state or the high-probability state in the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Therefore, when the pre-reading command CM5 is included in the stored pre-reading command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot pre-reading command is included.

On the other hand, the look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that in the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command, a big hit is obtained in a high-probability state, but not a big hit in a low-probability state. In the present embodiment, the high-probability state is terminated when the hit end condition is satisfied, which is established when the next big hit game is given. In other words, in the present embodiment, if the jackpot game is not given, the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4 does not include the big hit look-ahead command, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 becomes a big hit. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command of the jackpot is included in the pre-reading command stored before the pre-reading command CM4, the second special game corresponding to the pre-reading command CM4 may not be the jackpot. However, in this case, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4 becomes a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, when the look-ahead command CM4 is stored, the second look-ahead command corresponding to at least one of the look-ahead command CM4 and the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4. A special game becomes a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command CM4 is included in the stored pre-reading command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the jackpot pre-reading command is included.

Then, when the pre-reading command stored before the input pre-reading command does not include the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit (step Sb2: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a is based on the pending change table (normal). The display mode of the reserved image HG is determined (step Sb3). The hold change table is a table to which determination values used when determining the display mode of the hold image HG are assigned. The pending change table will be described in detail later.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not include the second special game that is a big hit in the pending second special game held before the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. In the case, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (usually). In the present embodiment, determining the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal) corresponds to sorting the content of the suggestion effect in the first distribution mode.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub-control RAM 31c so that the effect information corresponding to which look-ahead command can be specified (step Sb4). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

Further, when the pre-reading command stored before the input pre-reading command includes a pre-reading command that is a big hit (step Sb2: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a uses the pre-reading command CM2 and the pre-reading command CM2 to input the pre-reading command. It is determined which of the look-ahead commands CM4 (step Sb5). When the input look-ahead command is not the look-ahead command CM2 and the look-ahead command CM4 (step Sb5: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal) (step Sb3). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub-control RAM 31c so that the effect information corresponding to which look-ahead command can be specified (step Sb4). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

On the other hand, when the input look-ahead command is the look-ahead command CM2 or the look-ahead command CM4 (step Sb5: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (special) (step Sb6). ). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a second special game that is a big hit in the pending second special game that is held before the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. In the case, the display mode of the hold image HG can be determined based on the hold change table (special). In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a second special game that is a big hit in the pending second special game that is held before the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, and inputs the second special game. When the look-ahead command is the look-ahead command CM2 or the look-ahead command CM4, the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (special). In the present embodiment, determining the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (special) corresponds to sorting the content of the suggestion effect in the second distribution mode.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub-control RAM 31c so that the effect information corresponding to which look-ahead command can be specified (step Sb4). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the hold change effect determination process.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the content of the second special game on hold based on the input pre-determination command, so that the jackpot display result is derived when the second special game is executed. A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not the game is started before the second special game is started is realized.

Next, the pending change table will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 11, the pending change table in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of pending change tables including a pending change table (normal) and a pending change table (special). In each hold change table, a display mode that can be determined as a display mode of the hold image HG is defined according to the type of the input look-ahead command. In the present embodiment, the white display mode is a display mode when the hold change effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow-colored display mode are display modes when the hold change effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the look-ahead command CM1 is input, the hold change table (normal) can determine a white display mode and a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG. On the other hand, it is a pending change table in which the red display mode and the rainbow color display mode cannot be determined. Further, in the hold change table (normal), when the look-ahead command CM2 or the look-ahead command CM3 is input, it is possible to determine a white display mode, a green display mode, and a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG. On the other hand, it is a pending change table in which the display mode of the rainbow color cannot be determined. Then, when the look-ahead command CM4 or the look-ahead command CM5 is input, the hold change table (normal) has a white display mode, a green display mode, a red display mode, and a rainbow-colored display mode of the hold image HG. It is a pending change table whose display mode can be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the hold change table (special) determines a white display mode and a green display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the look-ahead command CM2 is input. While it is possible, it is a pending change table in which the red display mode and the rainbow color display mode cannot be determined. Then, the hold change table (special) can determine a white display mode, a green display mode, and a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG when the look-ahead command CM4 is input. It is a pending change table in which the display mode of the rainbow color cannot be determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold change table (special) is a hold change table that is not distributed to the rainbow-colored display mode as the content of the hold change effect.

In the present embodiment, both the hold change table (normal) and the hold change table (special) can determine a green display mode and a red display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a distributes the contents of the hold change effect based on the hold change table (normal) and the contents of the hold change effect based on the hold change table (special). The same content can be sorted as the content of.

Further, although not shown, in each hold change table, the display mode is determined so that the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold image HG in the hold change effect differs depending on the type of the input look-ahead command. Judgment values are distributed. Specifically, in each hold change table, the display mode when the green display mode is determined is displayed in the determined display mode than when the white display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. Judgment values for determining the display mode are distributed so that the jackpot expectation in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG to be performed is high. Further, in each hold change table, the display mode in which the red display mode is determined is displayed in the determined display mode rather than the display mode in which the green display mode is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. Judgment values for determining the display mode are distributed so that the jackpot expectation in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG is high. Further, in each hold change table, the display mode in which the rainbow color is determined is displayed in the determined display mode rather than the display mode in which the red color is determined as the display mode of the hold image HG. Judgment values for determining the display mode are distributed so that the jackpot expectation in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG is high.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is executed (when any of the green display mode, the red display mode, and the rainbow color display mode is determined), the hold change effect is performed. It is suggested that the jackpot expectation is higher than when is not executed (when the white display mode is determined).

According to such a hold change effect determination process and the hold change table, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead command CM4 or the look-ahead command CM5, the display mode of the hold image HG is based on the hold change table (normal). It is possible to determine the display mode of the rainbow color only when determining. Here, the look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command in which the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM5 is a big hit. Further, when the look-ahead command CM4 is input and the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (normal), a big hit is made in the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4. This is the case when the look-ahead command is not included. Then, as described above, when the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4 does not include the big hit look-ahead command, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 becomes a big hit. That is, when the look-ahead command CM4 or the look-ahead command CM5 is input and the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (normal), the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is a big hit. It is time to become. In this case, the rainbow-colored display mode corresponds to the definite content and the special content that definitively suggest that the jackpot will be a big hit.

Further, according to such a hold change effect determination process and the hold change table, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the look-ahead command CM2 is input, and the display mode of the hold image HG is based on the hold change table (special). When determining, the red display mode cannot be determined. The second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM2 is a special game in which the execution of the super reach effect is determined in the low probability state, while the execution of the super reach effect is determined in the high probability state. Then, when the look-ahead command CM2 is input and the display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table (special), a big hit is made in the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM2. When the look-ahead command is included. In this way, when the look-ahead command that is a big hit is included in the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM2, the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM2 is included. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on the hold change table different from the case where the look-ahead command that becomes a big hit is not included. In this case, the red display mode corresponds to a special content suggesting that the jackpot expectation of the second special game targeted for the pending change effect is high.

Further, when the pre-reading command is input from the main control CPU 30a during the low probability state, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the white display mode as the display mode of the hold image HG without executing the hold change effect determination process. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the effect information that can specify the determined display mode in the sub-control RAM 31c so that the effect information corresponding to which look-ahead command can be specified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the hold image HG in a display mode that can be identified from the effect information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in a process different from the hold change effect determination process. do. By the above control, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to execute the hold change effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the hold change effect when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the high probability state, while the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the low probability state. If so, the hold change effect is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to determine the display mode of the reserved image HG, thereby realizing the effect distribution means for distributing the content of the effect to be executed by the effect display device 12 according to the game state. .. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a can sort the contents of the hold change effect by executing the hold change effect determination process triggered by the input of the look-ahead command in the high probability state.

Further, each time the effect game ends, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the sub-control CPU 31a erases the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Of the information, the read-ahead command stored first is deleted. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the look-ahead command and the effect information corresponding to the finished second special game from the sub-control RAM 31c.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect determination process is executed when the look-ahead command is input. Then, in the hold change effect determination process, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is determined. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit when the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit when a predetermined look-ahead command is input. Before the start of the second special game to be performed, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the predetermined look-ahead command is determined. In other words, when the second special game of the jackpot is included in the second special game held before the predetermined second special game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the second special game of the jackpot. Before, the contents of the pending change effect for the predetermined second special game are distributed.

Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command, triggered by the input of the look-ahead command, and then newly inputs the look-ahead command. Even if this is the case, the display mode of the reserved image HG that has already been determined is not changed. In other words, if a particular second special game is on hold and a jackpot second special game is put on hold after the particular second special game, a hold image showing the particular second special game. The display mode of the HG is determined based on the same hold change table as when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held. In the present embodiment, the specific second special game corresponds to the third variable game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the control flow when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the hold change effect determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead command in the order of the look-ahead command CM1, the look-ahead command CM1, the look-ahead command CM1, and the look-ahead command CM4 in a state where the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Suppose you did. Here, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command that does not become a big hit in the corresponding second special game, and the look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that may or may not be a big hit in the corresponding second special game. be.

In this case, when the first look-ahead command CM1 is input, the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first look-ahead command CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). Further, when the pre-reading command CM1 is input to the second and third, the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c does not include the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third look-ahead commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

Similarly, when the fourth look-ahead command CM4 is input, the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c does not include the look-ahead command that is a big hit (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth look-ahead command CM4 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control CPU 31a has a look-ahead command CM5, a look-ahead command CM1, a look-ahead command CM1, and a look-ahead command CM4 in this order in a state where the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Suppose you enter. Here, the look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that is a big hit in the corresponding second special game.

In this case, when the first look-ahead command CM5 is input, the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first look-ahead command CM5 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). Further, when the pre-reading command CM1 is input to the second and third, the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes a pre-reading command that becomes a big hit (step Sb2: YES in FIG. 10). , The input look-ahead command is neither the look-ahead command CM2 nor the look-ahead command CM4 (step Sb5: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third look-ahead commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

On the other hand, when the fourth look-ahead command CM4 is input, the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes a look-ahead command that is a big hit (step Sb2: YES in FIG. 10), and the input look-ahead command is input. The command is the look-ahead command CM4 (step Sb5: YES in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth look-ahead command CM4 is determined based on the hold change table (special).

As described above, in the example of FIG. 12B, the second special game that becomes a big hit is reserved, and after the second special game that becomes a big hit, the second special game that does not become a big hit and the big hit The second special game is pending, which may be a big hit or not a big hit. Then, in this case, when the look-ahead command indicating the second special game that does not become a big hit is input, the display mode of the reserved image HG is determined based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that becomes a big hit is not held. Will be done. On the other hand, when a look-ahead command indicating the second special game, which may or may not be a big hit, is input, it is based on a hold change table different from when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held. The display mode of the reserved image HG is determined. In this case, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM1 corresponds to the first variable game, and the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 corresponds to the second variable game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, the sub-control CPU 31a has a look-ahead command CM1, a look-ahead command CM1, a look-ahead command CM1, and a look-ahead command CM2 in this order in a state where the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Suppose you enter. Here, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the corresponding second special game. Further, the look-ahead command CM2 is a look-ahead command in which the super reach effect is executed and the super reach effect is not executed in the effect game executed during the execution of the corresponding second special game.

In this case, when the first look-ahead command CM1 is input, the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first look-ahead command CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). Further, when the pre-reading command CM1 is input to the second and third, the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c does not include the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third look-ahead commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

Similarly, when the fourth look-ahead command CM2 is input, the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c does not include the look-ahead command that is a big hit (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth look-ahead command CM2 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, the sub-control CPU 31a has a look-ahead command CM5, a look-ahead command CM1, a look-ahead command CM1, and a look-ahead command CM2 in this order in a state where the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Suppose you enter.

In this case, when the first look-ahead command CM5 is input, the look-ahead command is not stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the first look-ahead command CM5 is determined based on the hold change table (normal). Further, when the pre-reading command CM1 is input to the second and third, the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes a pre-reading command that becomes a big hit (step Sb2: YES in FIG. 10). , The input look-ahead command is neither the look-ahead command CM2 nor the look-ahead command CM4 (step Sb5: NO in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the second and third look-ahead commands CM1 is determined based on the hold change table (normal).

On the other hand, when the fourth look-ahead command CM2 is input, the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes a look-ahead command that is a big hit (step Sb2: YES in FIG. 10), and the input look-ahead command is input. The command is the look-ahead command CM2 (step Sb5: YES in FIG. 10). Therefore, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the fourth look-ahead command CM2 is determined based on the hold change table (special).

As described above, in the example of FIG. 13B, the second special game that is a big hit is reserved, and the super reach effect is not executed after the second special game that is a big hit. And, there are times when the super reach effect is executed and times when the super reach effect is not executed, and a second special game is reserved. Then, in this case, when a look-ahead command indicating the second special game in which the super reach effect is not executed is input, the hold image HG is displayed based on the same hold change table as when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held. The aspect is determined. On the other hand, when a look-ahead command indicating a second special game is input, which may or may not be executed when the super reach effect is executed, what is the case when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held? The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on different hold change tables. In this case, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM1 corresponds to the first variable game, and the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM2 corresponds to the second variable game.

Next, the control for executing the on-hold jackpot effect will be described. In the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment triggers the end of a specific round game (in the present embodiment, the fourth round game) and input of a round command instructing the execution of the next round effect. As a result, the pending jackpot effect determination process is executed. The pending jackpot effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the pending jackpot effect.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the pending jackpot effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the pre-reading command CM5 stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is included in the pre-reading command CM5 (step Sc1). When the look-ahead command CM5 is included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc1: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the pending jackpot effect (step Sc2). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pending jackpot effect determination process.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM5 is not included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc1: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a is included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. It is determined whether the look-ahead command CM4 is included (step Sc3). When the look-ahead command CM4 is included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc3: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (step Sc3: YES). Step Sc4).

When the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (step Sc4: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the pending jackpot effect (step Sc2). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pending jackpot effect determination process. On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 (step Sc4: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pending jackpot effect determination process without determining the execution of the pending jackpot effect.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the execution of the on-hold jackpot effect when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game. In particular, when the look-ahead command CM5 is not included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and the look-ahead command CM4 is included, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pending jackpot effect. Control to regulate. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not include the second special game that is a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state in the pending second special game, and in the low probability state. Is not a big hit, but when a second special game that is a big hit in a high probability state is included, it is possible to control the execution of the big hit effect in the hold.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to execute the hold-in jackpot effect when the pre-reading command CM5 is included in the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. That is, when the second special game on hold includes the second special game that is a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state, the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit in the hold. It is possible to control the execution of the effect.

Then, when the execution of the pending jackpot effect is determined in the pending jackpot effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the pending jackpot effect at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the jackpot effect in the hold, the sub-control CPU 31a holds the game from the start of the next round game of the specific round game to the end of the last round game. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the inner jackpot effect. At this time, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the specific image TG from the start of the next round game of the specific round game to the end of the last round game. .. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the on-hold jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the control flow when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pending jackpot effect determination process will be described. In the figure, for convenience of explanation, the opening may be indicated as "OP", the round may be indicated as "R", and the ending may be indicated as "ED".

First, in the case where the look-ahead command CM5 is not included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and the look-ahead command CM4 is included, the specific detection sensor is used in a specific round game. The flow of control when the game ball is not detected by SE6 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the opening effect when the opening command is input (time point t0). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the round effect when the round command is input (time point t1). The round effect may be executed over a plurality of rounds, or may be executed for each round.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the end of the specific round game (in the present embodiment, the fourth round game) and the input of the round command instructing the execution of the next round effect, and the pending jackpot effect. The determination process is executed (time point t2).

In this case, since the sub-control CPU 31a does not detect the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the specific round game (step Sc4: NO in FIG. 14), the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of the pending jackpot effect. End the pending jackpot production determination process. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the round effect without executing the hold-in jackpot effect in the round game after the specific round game. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the ending command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the ending effect (time point t3). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect during the jackpot game with the end of the ending time (time point t4).

In the present embodiment, in the specific round game, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state. Then, in the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 is a big hit in the high probability state, but is not a big hit in the low probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command CM4 is included in the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a has the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game. When the game ball is not detected in, the jackpot effect in hold is not executed.

Next, when the look-ahead command CM5 is not included in the look-ahead command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and the look-ahead command CM4 is included, the specific detection is performed in a specific round game. The flow of control when the game ball is detected by the sensor SE6 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the sub-control CPU 31a waits until the specific round game (in the present embodiment, the fourth round game) is completed and the round command instructing the execution of the next round effect is input. During that time, the same control as in the above example (FIG. 15 (a)) is performed (time points t0 to t2). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pending jackpot effect determination process when the specific round game is completed and a round command instructing the execution of the next round effect is input.

In this case, since the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the specific round game (step Sc4: YES in FIG. 14), the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the jackpot effect in the hold (FIG. 14). Step Sc2), and the process of determining the jackpot effect in the hold is completed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the pending jackpot effect during the execution of the round effect in the round game after the specific round game. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the ending effect when the ending command is input, as in the above example (FIG. 15A), and ends the effect during the jackpot game with the end of the ending time. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time points t3 to t4).

In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the specific round game, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state. Then, in the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 is a big hit in the high probability state, but is not a big hit in the low probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command CM4 is included in the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a has the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game. When the game ball is detected in, the jackpot effect in the hold is executed.

Next, the control flow when the look-ahead command CM5 is included in the look-ahead commands stored in the sub-control RAM 31c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15C, the sub-control CPU 31a waits until the specific round game (in the present embodiment, the fourth round game) is completed and the round command instructing the execution of the next round effect is input. During that time, the same control as in the above example (FIG. 15 (a)) is performed (time points t0 to t2). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pending jackpot effect determination process when the specific round game is completed and a round command instructing the execution of the next round effect is input.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the pending jackpot effect because the pre-reading command CM5 is included in the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sc1: YES in FIG. 14). (Step Sc2 in FIG. 14), and the process of determining the jackpot effect in the hold is completed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is either a case where the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 or a case where the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in the specific round game. Also decides to execute the big hit effect in the hold. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the pending jackpot effect during the execution of the round effect in the round game after the specific round game. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the ending effect when the ending command is input, as in the above example (FIG. 15A), and ends the effect during the jackpot game with the end of the ending time. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time points t3 to t4).

In the present embodiment, the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM5 is a big hit in either the low probability state or the high probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command CM5 is included in the pre-reading command stored in the sub-control RAM 31c during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a has the specific detection sensor SE6 in the specific round game. Regardless of whether or not the game ball is detected in, the jackpot effect in the hold is executed.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The sub-control CPU 31a includes a look-ahead command that is a big hit among the look-ahead commands stored before the input look-ahead command when determining the display mode of the hold image HG corresponding to the input look-ahead command. The hold change table used when determining the display mode of the hold image HG can be different depending on whether or not the hold image HG is displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the predetermined second special game depending on whether or not the jackpot special game is included in the pending second special game held before the predetermined second special game. The hold change table used when allocating the contents of the hold change effect in the game can be different. According to this, it is possible to prevent the content of the pending change effect from becoming inconsistent with the content of the actual special game, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(2) When the special game of the jackpot is included in the second special game on hold, the specific detection sensor SE6 is given in the jackpot game given after the jackpot display result is derived in the special game of the jackpot. It is not possible to specify the game state when the second special game held after the big hit special game is started until it is specified whether or not the game ball is detected. Then, when the big hit special game is held before the predetermined second special game, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the hold change effect determination process before the start of the big hit special game, so that the predetermined second special game is held. 2 Sort the contents of the pending change production for the special game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot specify the game state when the predetermined second special game is started when allocating the contents of the hold change effect for the predetermined second special game.

Even in such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the predetermined second special game is a big hit special game in the pending second special game held before the predetermined second special game. The hold change table used when allocating the contents of the hold change effect is different depending on whether or not is included. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the content of the pending change effect from becoming inconsistent with the content of the actual special game, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(3) Regarding a predetermined second special game, in addition to whether or not a jackpot special game is included in the pending second special game held before the second special game, a predetermined The hold change table used when allocating the contents of the hold change effect is different depending on whether or not the second special game can be a big hit. According to this, regarding the second special game that can be a big hit, it is possible to prevent the content of the pending change effect from becoming inconsistent with the content of the actual special game, which reduces the interest in the game. Can be suppressed.

(4) Regarding the second special game, which can be a big hit, especially the special game that the player pays attention to, it is possible to prevent the content of the pending change effect from becoming inconsistent with the actual content of the special game. It is possible to effectively suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(5) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is given after the start of the hold change effect, the hold change effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if the reserved image HG is displayed with the content (rainbow-colored display mode) that definitely suggests that the jackpot will be a big hit, and then the jackpot game is given, the jackpot will be a big hit even after the jackpot game is completed. The reserved image HG is displayed with the content that definitively suggests. However, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination may change before and after the jackpot game. For this reason, for the predetermined second special game, the hold change effect is performed regardless of whether or not the special game of the jackpot is included in the second special game held before the second special game. When the contents are sorted, the contents of the pending change effect may not match the contents of the actual special game. That is, in such a case, even though the reserved image HG is displayed with the content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, it may not be a big hit in the second special game corresponding to the reserved image HG. be. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the big hit special game is included in the second special game held before the predetermined second special game, the hold change effect in the predetermined second special game is produced. As the content of, do not sort out the content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit. According to this, even though the hold change effect is executed with the content that definitely suggests that the predetermined second special game will be a big hit, the player will not be able to win the big hit, which will reduce the interest of the player. It can be suppressed.

(6) If different contents are distributed as the contents of the hold change effect according to the type of the hold change table, the player can recognize the current hold change table. Then, if it is possible to recognize that the current pending change table is a pending change table (special), the player identifies that the pending second special game includes a jackpot special game. It will be possible. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the same content can be distributed between the pending change table (normal) and the pending change table (special) as the content of the pending change effect, it is difficult to recognize the current pending change table. However, it is possible to give fun to guess whether or not the special game of the jackpot is included in the second special game on hold.

(7) It is assumed that a look-ahead command that does not become a big hit and a look-ahead command that may or may not be a big hit are stored after the look-ahead command that becomes a big hit. That is, it is assumed that after the second special game that becomes a big hit, a second special game that does not become a big hit and a second special game that may or may not be a big hit are reserved. In this case, for the second special game that does not become a big hit, the contents of the hold change effect are distributed based on the same hold change table as when the second special game that becomes a big hit is not held. On the other hand, for the second special game, which may or may not be a big hit, the content of the hold change effect is based on a hold change table different from when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held. It is sorted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the content of the hold change effect from becoming inconsistent with the actual content of the second special game for the second special game that is reserved after the second special game that becomes a big hit. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(8) The sub-control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command triggered by the input of the look-ahead command, and then newly inputs the look-ahead command. However, the display mode of the reserved image HG that has already been determined is not changed. According to this, even if the second special game that becomes the jackpot is held after the specific second special game, the same hold change table as when the second special game of the jackpot is not held is held. Since the reserved image HG is displayed in the display mode determined based on the above, it is possible to suppress the player from being confused.

(9) Look-ahead command CM2 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed in the low probability state, while the super reach effect is executed in the high probability state. Further, the look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be a big hit in a high-probability state while not being a big hit in a low-probability state. That is, the look-ahead commands CM2 and CM4 are look-ahead commands in which the content of the corresponding second special game can be changed according to the gaming state.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the hold change effect determination process when the look-ahead commands CM2 and CM4 are input, when the jackpot look-ahead command is stored before the input look-ahead command, and when the jackpot look-ahead command is stored. The display mode of the hold image HG is determined based on different hold change tables depending on whether the hold image HG is stored or not. That is, in the present embodiment, regarding the second special game in which the content of the special game can change according to the playing state, when the second special game, which is a big hit, is held before the second special game, the big hit. The content of the hold change effect is distributed based on the hold change table different from that when the second special game is not held. Therefore, even if the game state changes due to the jackpot game being granted, the content of the hold change effect and the actual content of the second special game do not match with respect to the second special game. It can be suppressed.

(10) The game state may change before and after the big hit game. Therefore, even if the special game is a big hit in the high probability state, when the big hit game is given and the game changes to the low probability state, the special game may not be a big hit. On the other hand, in the second special game, which is not a big hit in the low probability state but is a big hit in the high probability state, when the special game which is a big hit is held before the second special game, the big hit The content of the pending change effect is sorted based on the pending change table in which the display mode of the rainbow color, which is the content that definitely suggests that the above, cannot be determined. According to this, even though the pending change effect is executed with the content that definitely suggests that it will be a big hit, the second special game will not be a big hit, which will reduce the interest of the player. Can be suppressed.

(11) Further, in the low probability state, the second special game that does not become a big hit and the super reach effect is executed is not executed, while in the high probability state, the second special game that does not become a big hit and the super reach effect is executed can be specified. It is assumed that the command CM2 is input to the sub-control CPU 31a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a has a red display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is high when the special game that becomes the jackpot is held before the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM2. The contents of the hold change effect are distributed based on the hold change table that cannot be determined. According to this, although the hold change effect was executed with the content suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high, the super reach effect is not executed in the second special game, which reduces the interest of the player. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

(12) In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game, the game ball is in a high probability state after the big hit game, while the game ball is released by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. If it is not detected, it will be in a low probability state after the big hit game. Therefore, when a special game that is a big hit in a high probability state but is not a big hit in a low probability state is held, it is held depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game. It may be different whether or not the special game of is a big hit. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the execution of the on-hold jackpot effect when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game. According to this, even though the on-hold jackpot effect is executed during the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the special game does not become a jackpot because it is not controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. .. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the inconsistency between the pending jackpot effect and the actual content of the special game, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(13) When the second special game, which is a big hit, is on hold regardless of whether the game state after the big hit game is a low probability state or a high probability state, the on-hold big hit effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player by executing the big hit effect in the hold while suppressing the inconsistency between the big hit effect in the hold and the actual content of the special game.

(14) In particular, when the second special game, which is not a big hit in the low probability state but is a big hit in the high probability state, is held during the big hit game, the execution of the big hit effect in the hold can be restricted, so that it is held. It is possible to effectively prevent the internal jackpot effect from becoming inconsistent with the actual content of the special game.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The sub-control CPU 31a may not be able to execute any of the hold change effect and the hold internal jackpot effect as long as it can control to execute any of the effects.

-The hold change effect and the hold jackpot effect may be executed for the first special game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may predetermine the content of the first special game in the special symbol input process, and output a look-ahead command capable of specifying the pre-determined result. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the hold change effect and the hold internal jackpot effect based on the input look-ahead command. Further, the hold change effect and the hold jackpot effect may be executed for both the first special game and the second special game.

-The hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the low probability state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform the hold change effect determination process when the look-ahead command is input during the low probability state. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the hold change table used when determining the content of the hold change effect based on whether the look-ahead command that becomes a big hit is stored in the low probability state. Further, the hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the low base state, or the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the high base state. It may be executed as an opportunity. Further, the hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the high accuracy and high base state. That is, the hold change effect may be executed when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied during the specific game state. Further, the hold change effect may be executed regardless of the game state when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

-For a plurality of pending change tables, all of the determinable display modes of the pending image HG may be different. For example, in the pending change table (normal), it is possible to determine any of a white display mode, a green display mode, a red display mode, and a rainbow-colored display mode, while in the hold change table (special), it is possible to determine. It may be possible to determine any of a blue display mode, a yellow display mode, and a gold display mode. In addition, all of the determinable display modes of the hold image HG may be the same for the plurality of hold change tables. In this case, it is preferable that the determination ratios of the display modes are different for the plurality of pending change tables.

-For a plurality of hold change tables, the jackpot expectation when a predetermined display mode is determined among the display modes of the hold image HG may be the same or different. That is, the determination ratio at the time of a big hit, which is the total determination ratio at the time of determining a predetermined display mode as the display mode of the reserved image HG, may be the same or different for a plurality of pending change tables. You may. For example, based on the pending change table (normal), the decision ratio when it becomes a big hit in the total determination ratio when determining the red display mode is the red display mode based on the pending change table (special). It may be the same as or different from the decision ratio when it becomes a big hit in the whole of the decision ratio when determining. In other words, the decision ratio when it becomes a big hit in the whole decision ratio when determining the red display mode is held before the second special game corresponding to the hold image HG displayed in the red display mode. The second special game that is played may be the same or different depending on whether the second special game that is a big hit is included or not.

-The pending change table (special) may be a pending change table that can determine the display mode of the rainbow color. In this case, when a predetermined look-ahead command is input, the ratio at which the rainbow color display mode is determined based on the hold change table (special) is set, and when a predetermined look-ahead command is input, the hold change table (normal) It is preferable that the ratio is lower than the ratio at which the display mode of the rainbow color is determined based on. According to this, even though the reserved image HG is displayed in the rainbow-colored display mode, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG does not become a big hit.

-The pending change table (special) may be a pending change table whose red display mode cannot be determined when the look-ahead command CM4 is input. That is, when the pre-reading command CM4 that can specify that the super reach effect is executed in the high probability state but the super reach effect is not executed in the low probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to the pre-reading command CM4. As the display mode of the reserved image HG indicating the second special game to be played, the red display mode may not be determined. According to this, even though the reserved image HG is displayed in the red display mode, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the super reach effect is not executed in the special game corresponding to the reserved image HG.

-Even when the look-ahead commands CM1, CM3, and CM5 are input to the sub-control CPU 31a, if the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command includes a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a is used. The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special). In this case, the content determined as the display mode of the hold image HG when the look-ahead commands CM1, CM3, CM5 are input is the same as the content determined as the display mode of the hold image HG based on the hold change table (normal). It may be, or it may be different.

-The look-ahead command may be information that can identify the type of jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the type of jackpot in the special symbol input process, and generates a look-ahead command based on the result of the predetermination. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the display mode of the reserved image HG according to the input look-ahead command. Here, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command indicating that it will be a specific jackpot, when the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command includes a look-ahead command that is a jackpot, The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table different from the case where the look-ahead command that becomes a big hit is not included.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may set one of the plurality of effect modes, and determine the content of the effect during the special game based on the effect mode being set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the effect mode when the special game is executed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command and stores a look-ahead command capable of specifying a special game for changing the effect mode before the read-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the special game for changing the effect mode. The display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table different from the case when the possible look-ahead command is not stored. In this alternative example, changing the effect mode corresponds to changing the mode of determining the content of the variable game. Further, in the present alternative example, the look-ahead command that can specify the special game that changes the effect mode corresponds to the look-ahead command that can specify the variable game that has been determined in advance to change the determination mode of the content of the variable game. Then, in this alternative example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to determine the content of the effect during the special game based on the effect mode, thereby realizing the content determination means and the sub-control CPU 31a executing the special game. The change control means is realized by performing control to change the effect mode as an opportunity. Further, in the present alternative example, the change pre-determination means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a determining whether the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command capable of identifying a special game for changing the effect mode.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead command CM4, the look-ahead command stored before the look-ahead command CM4 includes a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit, and a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit. The display mode of the reserved image HG may be determined based on the same reserved change table as when it is not included. The look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can be specified to be a big hit and the super reach effect is executed in the high probability state, while it is not a big hit and the super reach effect is not executed in the high probability state. Therefore, according to this alternative example, the display mode of the hold image HG indicating the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4 is a big hit before the second special game corresponding to the look-ahead command CM4. When the game is held, it is sorted by the same hold change table as when the second special game, which is a big hit, is not held.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect different from the hold change effect as a suggestion effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the special game on hold. As the suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character, an effect of changing the color of the background image, or the like may be adopted. Then, in this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the content of the suggestion effect, the special game that becomes a big hit is included in the special game that is reserved before the special game that suggests the jackpot expectation degree in the suggestion effect. When it is, the content of the suggestion effect may be determined in a determination mode different from that when the special game that becomes a big hit is not included.

-Even if the pre-reading command CM5 is included in the stored pre-reading command, the sub-control CPU 31a is on hold when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game. You may control so that the jackpot effect is not executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the specific detection sensor SE6 during the big hit game even when the second special game, which is a big hit, is held in either the low probability state or the high probability state. When is not detected, control may be performed to regulate the execution of the jackpot effect in hold.

When the pre-reading command CM5 is not included in the stored pre-reading command and the pre-reading command CM4 is included in the stored look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game to play the game ball. Even when is detected, it may be controlled so as not to execute the big hit effect in the hold. When the look-ahead command CM5 is not included in the stored look-ahead command and the look-ahead command CM4 is included, the second is a big hit in either the low-probability state or the high-probability state. This is a case where the special game is not held and the second special game, which is not a big hit in the low probability state but is a big hit in the high probability state, is held. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the execution of the on-hold jackpot effect even when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the jackpot game.

-The information that can be specified by the look-ahead command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the look-ahead command may be able to specify whether or not it will be a big hit in the current gaming state, but it may not be possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit in a gaming state other than the current gaming state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a is a look-ahead command capable of identifying that the predetermined look-ahead command is a big hit when the look-ahead command stored before the predetermined look-ahead command includes a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit. Even so, it is preferable to control so that the content of the jackpot confirmation is not distributed as the content of the pending change effect. That is, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not distribute the contents of the jackpot confirmation as the contents of the hold change effect in the hold change effect determination process when the predetermined look-ahead command is input, and the contents of the hold change effect are based on the hold change table. Should be decided. Further, while the look-ahead command can specify the production content of the production game in the current gaming state, it may not be possible to specify the production content of the production game in a game state other than the current gaming state. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a includes a pre-reading command that is a big hit among the pre-reading commands that are stored before the predetermined pre-reading command, even if the predetermined pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that is a big hit. It is preferable to control so as not to distribute the content indicating that the predetermined effect is executed as the content of the hold change effect. That is, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not distribute the content indicating that the predetermined effect is executed as the content of the hold change effect in the hold change effect determination process when the predetermined look-ahead command is input to the hold change table. It is advisable to determine the content of the pending change effect based on this.

-The hold display effect may be executed during the jackpot game. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as to display the held image HG even during the big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the hold change effect so that it can be executed during the big hit game, or may control the hold change effect so that it cannot be executed. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a controls the hold change effect to be executable during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game is granted after the start of the hold change effect, it is determined in the hold change effect determination process even during the jackpot game. It is preferable to control so that the reserved image HG is displayed in the display mode. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a controls the hold change effect in a non-executable manner during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is granted after the start of the hold change effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is determined in the hold change effect determination process during the jackpot game. Regardless of the display mode, it is preferable to control so that the reserved image HG is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a white display mode).

-The pending change effect may be terminated with the start of the jackpot game. That is, the hold change effect may not be feasible before and after the jackpot game. In this case, when the jackpot game is granted after the start of the hold change effect, the sub-control CPU 31a has a specific display mode (for example, after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of the display mode determined in the hold change effect determination process). It is preferable to control so that the reserved image HG is displayed in the white display mode).

-Whether or not to execute the reach effect may be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a determining the sub-variation pattern based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Similarly, the type of reach effect to be executed may be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a determining the sub-variation pattern based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines the sub-variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input look-ahead command, and determines the display mode of the reserved image HG based on the result of the pre-determination. May be good.

-The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated in an allowable state in a low base state.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that determines whether or not to give a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the type of jackpot. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a look-ahead command that can be specified as a big hit that does not give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, among the look-ahead commands stored before the input look-ahead command. If so, the display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special). Further, when the pre-reading command stored before the input pre-reading command includes a pre-reading command that can be specified to be a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a can be specified from the pre-reading command. Regardless of the type of jackpot, the display mode of the hold image HG may be determined based on the hold change table (special).

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that imparts a high probability state up to the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. In a gaming machine that grants a high-probability state up to the number of probability changes, the number of times that the high-probability state continues until the next big hit game is substantially set is set as the number of probability changes (for example, the probability of hitting is By setting the probability change number to 10000 times with respect to 1/99), the high probability state may be terminated when the next big hit game is given. Here, in this alternative example, when a look-ahead command is input, it is assumed that a look-ahead command indicating a special game that is the probability variation number after the high probability state is given is stored before the look-ahead command. .. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to the input look-ahead command based on the hold change table different from the case where the look-ahead command indicating the special game which is the probability change number after the high probability state is given is not stored. The display mode of the reserved image HG may be determined. In this alternative example, the probability state corresponds to the mode of determining the content of the variable game. Further, in this alternative example, the special game that becomes the probability variation number after the high probability state is given corresponds to the variation game that is preliminarily determined to change the determination mode of the content of the variation game. Then, in this alternative example, the change control means is realized by controlling the main control CPU 30a to end the high probability state triggered by the execution of the special game at the probability variation number, and the sub control CPU 31a inputs. By determining whether the read-ahead command is a look-ahead command indicating a special game that is the number of probable changes, the change pre-determination means is realized.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.
-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more kinds of probability states.

-As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 14.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a big hit game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.
-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and separately from the sub control board 31, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A lamp control board for specialized control may be provided separately. Further, a part or all of the display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the functions of the sub control board 31. Further, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, a part or all of the maximum number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening, the number of opening of the big winning opening, and the type of the big winning opening to be opened may be different.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have the first grand prize opening 16. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having one big winning opening. In this case, the main control CPU 30a is specified by controlling the opening mode of the second winning opening 18 (for example, the number of times the second winning opening 18 is opened, the opening time, etc.) and the operating mode of the distribution device 24. It is preferable to realize a big hit game in which the game ball is easily detected by the detection sensor SE6 and a big hit game in which the game ball is difficult to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6.

-In all round games in the big hit game, the game ball may be allowed to enter the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 18. That is, the second time may be a time shorter than the first time, and may be a time during which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 18. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the operation mode of the distribution device 24, so that the game ball is easily detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 and the game ball is difficult to be detected by the specific detection sensor SE6. , Should be realized.

-The main control CPU 30a may impart a high probability state after the end of the big hit game when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the predetermined valid period in the big hit game. That is, in the jackpot game, when the game ball is not detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 during the predetermined valid period, the main control CPU 30a detects the game ball by the specific detection sensor SE6 during a period other than the predetermined valid period. Even when it is done, it may be controlled so as not to give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this alternative example, the validity period is set, for example, during a specific round game in which the second big winning opening 18 is opened up to the first hour, while the second big winning opening is set up to the second hour. It may not be set during a particular round game in which 18 is released. According to this, the main control CPU 30a is a big hit even when the game ball is detected by the specific detection sensor SE6 in a specific round game in which the second big winning opening 18 is opened up to the second time. It is possible to control without giving a high probability state after the end of the game.

-The first special game and the second special game may be executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The maximum value of the number of special reservations may be changed as appropriate. Further, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the maximum value of the second special hold number may be different values. Further, the main control CPU 30a may control one or both of the first special game and the second special game so as not to suspend the execution.

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

(B) In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after deriving a jackpot display result in a variable game when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, the specification that the game ball is allowed to enter in the jackpot game. On condition that the entry port, the specific detection means capable of detecting the game ball passing through the specific area among the game balls entering the specific entry port, and the game ball being detected by the specific detection means. After the end of the jackpot game, the game state control means for controlling the second gaming state, which has a higher probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination than the first gaming state, and the execution of the variable game are suspended. The holding means, the pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed, and the effect execution for executing the effect. The effect that includes the means and the effect control means that controls the effect executing means, and the effect executed by the effect executing means can be executed during the jackpot game and is held during the jackpot game. The game includes a pending jackpot effect that can be specified to include a variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived, and the effect control means is played by the specific detection means during the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that when a ball is not detected, it is possible to control the execution of the jackpot effect in hold.

(B) In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after deriving a jackpot display result in a variable game when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, the specification in which a game ball is allowed to enter in the jackpot game. On condition that the entry port, the specific detection means capable of detecting the game ball passing through the specific area among the game balls entering the specific entry port, and the game ball being detected by the specific detection means. After the end of the jackpot game, the game state control means for controlling the second gaming state, which has a higher probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination than the first gaming state, and the execution of the variable game are suspended. The holding means, the pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether the jackpot display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed, and the effect execution for executing the effect. The effect that includes the means and the effect control means that controls the effect executing means, and the effect executed by the effect executing means can be executed during the jackpot game and is held during the jackpot game. The game includes a pending jackpot effect that can be specified to include a variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived, and the effect control means is played by the specific detection means during the jackpot game. Regardless of whether the ball is detected or the game ball is not detected by the specific detection means during the jackpot game, control may be performed to regulate the execution of the jackpot effect in hold. A game machine featuring.

(C) The effect control means derives the jackpot display result in any of the first gaming state and the second gaming state in the variable game held during the jackpot game. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a) or (b), which can be controlled to execute the pending jackpot effect when the variable game to be played is included.

(D) The effect control means derives the jackpot display result in any of the first gaming state and the second gaming state in the variable game held during the jackpot game. The variable game is not included, and the jackpot display result is not derived in the first gaming state, while the variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived in the second gaming state. If included, the gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (a) to (c), which can be controlled to regulate the execution of the jackpot effect in the hold.

(E) The effect distribution means for distributing the contents of the effect executed by the effect executing means according to the game state is provided, and the effect executed by the effect executing means is when a pending variable game is executed. The effect distribution means includes a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived before the start of the pending variable game, and the effect distribution means is for a predetermined variable game among the pending variable games. , When the content of the suggestion effect is distributed, when the jackpot variable game from which the jackpot display result is derived is not included in the pending variable game held before the predetermined variable game. , When the content of the suggestion effect is distributed in the first distribution mode, the jackpot variable game is included in the pending variable game held before the predetermined variable game. The description in any one of the technical ideas (a) to (d), wherein it is possible to control the distribution of the content of the suggestion effect in a second distribution mode different from the first distribution mode. Game machine.

SE6 ... Specific detection sensor (specific detection means), 12 ... Effect display device (effect execution means), 18 ... Second major winning opening (specific entry port), 22 ... Second discharge passage (specific area), 30 ... Main Control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (game state control means, holding means, pre-determination means, content determination means, change control means, change pre-determination means), 31 ... sub-control board, 31a ... sub-control CPU (effect distribution) Means, content determination means, change control means, change pre-determination means, effect control means).

Claims (1)

If it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination, in the gaming machine in which the hit game is given after the hit display result is derived in the variable game.
In the above-mentioned hit game, a specific entry port where a game ball is allowed to enter and a specific entry port
A specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball passing through a specific area among the game balls entering the specific entry port, and a specific detection means.
A game state control means capable of controlling to change the game state,
A holding means for holding the execution of the variable game and
A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not the hit display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game.
The production execution means to execute the production and
It is provided with an effect determining means for determining the content of the effect to be executed by the effect executing means according to the game state.
When the game ball is detected by the specific detection means, a privilege is given after the end of the hit game.
The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation from which the hit display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed before the start of the pending variable game. NS,
The effect determination unit, for a given variation game of the change game in the hold, in determining the content of the suggested effect, in the variation game pending previous pending before the predetermined variation game when the per display result does not contain variations game per derived, while determining the content of the suggested effect in the first determination mode, which is held before the predetermined variation game if it contains per variation game in pending variations game, wherein the first determination mode is capable of control for determining the content of the suggested effect at different second determination mode,
The effect determining means includes, for the predetermined variable game, a winning variable game among the pending variable games held before the predetermined variable game, and the predetermined variable game includes the predetermined variable game. In the case of a variable game that does not have specific content, control is performed to determine the content of the suggestion effect in the first determination mode, while in the pending variable game held before the predetermined variable game. are included per variation games, and if the predetermined variation game is variation game that can be the specific content, performs a control for determining the content of the suggested effect in the second determination mode,
The content of the suggestion effect includes a definite content that definitively suggests that the hit display result is derived when the pending variable game is executed.
The second determination mode is a game machine in which the confirmation content is not determined as the content of the suggestion effect.

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