JP6913404B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is given when a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. In addition, various effects are executed on the gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a configuration is disclosed in which an effect is executed with a predetermined effect content.

JP-A-2017-006533

However, in such a gaming machine, although the production is executed with a predetermined production content, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further enhancing the production effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a state control means for controlling a state, an effect execution means for executing an effect, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a mode control means for controlling an effect mode. The state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state, and the effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode. The mode control means can be controlled to at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the operation means, and the mode control means is controlled to the first effect mode for the effect. There is a first effect that can be executed when it is performed, and a second effect that can be executed when it is controlled to the second effect mode. After being controlled to the first effect mode in the previous second state, When the second effect mode is controlled in the second state after passing through the first state, the effect execution means can specify the execution results of the first effect and the second effect in common. Based on the information, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous second state, and after being controlled to the first effect mode in the second state. When the second effect mode is controlled before being controlled to the first state, the effect executing means performs the second effect with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the executed first effect. The gist is to do it.
The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a state control means for controlling the state, an effect execution means for executing the effect, an operation means that can be operated by the player, a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and the operation means. A specific effect element determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to a specific operation of the above is provided, and the state includes a first state and a player more than the first state. There is an advantageous second state, and the effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and a specific period and a predetermined operation are included in the period during which the operation of the operation means is effective. There is an effective period, and the specific effect element is an effect element determined according to a specific operation of the operation means in the specific period, and the mode control means is the operation in the predetermined operation valid period. It is possible to control at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the means, and the effect can be executed when controlled by the first effect mode. There is a first effect and a second effect that can be executed when the second effect mode is controlled. After being controlled to the first effect mode in the previous second state and then passing through the first state. When the second effect mode is controlled in the second state of the present time, the effect execution means is based on the common specific information capable of specifying the execution results of the first effect and the second effect. The gist is to execute the second effect with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the second state of the above and the specific effect element.
Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, a plurality of variable game executing means for executing a variable game, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game, a standby state controlling means for controlling a standby state, and a plurality of means depending on a specific operation of the operating means. The standby state control means includes a specific effect element determining means for determining any of the types of specific effect elements, and the standby state control means is a case where the execution of the variable game is permitted, and the execution of the variable game is performed. When it is not held, it may be controlled to the standby state.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the game board schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition moment of a production mode. The figure which shows the production content of a specific production (first production). The figure which shows the image which is displayed in a specific effect (first effect). The figure which shows the production content of a specific production (second production). The figure which shows the image which is displayed in a specific effect (second effect). The figure which shows the selection mode of a character. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing an effect mode when a specific effect is executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing an effect mode when a specific effect is executed. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an effect mode when a specific effect is executed. The figure which shows the initialization process. The figure which shows the specific effect start processing. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a specific effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a specific effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. A game board 20 described later is mounted on the frame body 11.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 as a means for executing the effect. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as an effect executing means. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are used, for example, in the production. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting, for example. The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are push button type.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a 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" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b 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" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

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 the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c 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 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d 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 information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e 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. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f 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. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information that can recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed in the state display unit may be information that can be specified to be a high-probability state, which will be described later, or information that can be specified to be a high-base state, which will be described later. The information display device 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. It should be noted that these plurality of display units need not be provided on the same member (information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 on the front side (front side) through which the game ball flows down. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 25 for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means for executing the effect. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 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 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). 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 28 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. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 28 into which the game ball can enter corresponds to the first ball entry port.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 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. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 29 through which the game ball can enter corresponds to the second ball entry port.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a variable member 30 in the gaming area 21. The ordinary variable member 30 can operate in an open state of the ordinary variable member 30 and in a closed state of the ordinary variable member 30. Normally, the variable member 30 is in an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered into the second starting port 29. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normally variable member 30 that can take an open state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter corresponds to the opening / closing member. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 in the gaming area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in the open state of the special variable member 32 and in the closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which a game ball can or is easily entered into the large winning opening 31. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the large winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state of the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 28, 29, 31, and 34. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 opens in the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

Next, the 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 states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability (probability of becoming a jackpot) is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a state in which the ball entry rate is improved, in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is improved as compared with the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open 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 shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, the state of low probability state and low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the state of high probability state and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". Further, the state of low probability state and high base state is referred to as "low probability high base state", and the state of high probability state and high base state is referred to as "high probability high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols ZA and ZB as jackpot symbols of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols Za and Zb as jackpot symbols of the second special symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

In the present embodiment, among the first special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Zb.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined 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, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. 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, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the symbols ZA and Za, the first specified number of times (16 times in this embodiment) is set as the specified number of times for the round game. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a second specified number of times (4 times in this embodiment), which is less than the first specified number of times, is specified as the specified number of times for the round game.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as states after the end of the big hit game. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za may be described as "probability variation jackpot".

The symbols ZB and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as states after the jackpot game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is finished, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number is finished, or before the special game of the upper limit number is finished. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted. Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb may be described as "non-probability variable jackpot".

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns 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 is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" and "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination depending on 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, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. 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 40c 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 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 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 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 and the main board 40 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 board 40 to the sub board 41.

The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 have been operated.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 50 for supplying a predetermined power supply voltage to various electronic components in the pachinko gaming machine, such as a main board 40 and a sub board 41.
The power supply board 50 is provided with a power supply circuit 50a, a power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 50b, a reset signal circuit 50c, a backup power supply 50d, a RAM clear switch circuit 50e, and a RAM clear switch 50f.

The power supply circuit 50a converts a power supply voltage supplied from the outside such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage, and supplies the converted predetermined power supply voltage to various electronic components in the pachinko gaming machine.

The power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 50b monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a. Specifically, the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 50b monitors whether the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a becomes lower than a predetermined threshold value, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than the threshold value, a power supply cutoff signal is issued. Output. The threshold value is the minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko gaming machine. The power cutoff signal is output to the control board (main board 40) having a backup function and the reset signal circuit 50c. In the present embodiment, while the main board 40 has a backup function, the sub-board 41 does not have a backup function, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sub-board 41 may have a backup function. good.

The reset signal circuit 50c outputs a reset signal when the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is started (when the power is turned on or when the power is restored). Specifically, the reset signal circuit 50c outputs a reset signal as a high level for a predetermined time when the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 50a becomes higher than a predetermined threshold value, and then the reset signal. Is output as a low level. The reset signal is output to the main board 40 and the sub board 41.

The backup power supply 50d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply voltage from the backup power supply 50d is supplied to the main control RAM 40c even when the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is not supplied. As a result, the main control RAM 40c can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period by the backup power supply voltage supplied from the backup power supply 50d even when the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is not supplied.

The RAM clear switch 50f is a switch that is operated when instructing the initialization of the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c, and is arranged at a position that cannot be operated by the player, such as inside the machine or on the back side of the machine. When the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 50a is started while the RAM clear switch 50f is operated, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e outputs an initialization signal. In the present embodiment, the initialization signal is output to the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e and the RAM clear switch 50f are provided on the power supply board 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the RAM clear switch circuit 50e may be provided on the main board 40. It may be configured so that the initialization signal from is output to the main control CPU 40a.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the main processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main process is a process executed when the power supply is started. Specifically, the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 50c of the power supply board 50 is input as a high level for a predetermined time or longer, and then as a low level. This is the process that is executed when it is entered.

First, the main control CPU 40a makes various settings necessary when the power is turned on. As various settings required when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a prohibits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process, permits access to the storage area built in the main control CPU 40a, and initially sets the peripheral devices of the main control CPU 40a and the watchdog timer. I do.

Next, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 50f is operated based on the initialization signal from the RAM clear switch circuit 50e of the power supply board 50. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an initialization signal instructing the erasure of various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c has been input. The main control CPU 40a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 50f is operated only when the power is turned on.

When the RAM clear switch 50f is not operated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the control information (stored contents) stored and held in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a confirms the backup flag stored in the main control RAM 40c when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned off, and determines whether or not the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for determining whether or not the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c at the time of turning on the power is correct. Further, the main control CPU 40a calculates the checksum of the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated when the power is turned off.

Then, when the RAM clear switch 50f is operated, or when there is an abnormality in the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a erases the backup information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Executes the initial startup process to start the pachinko game machine based on the initial value. On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 50f is not operated and there is no abnormality in the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a starts the pachinko gaming machine based on the set value of the backup information. Execute the backup startup process.

In the initial startup process, the main control CPU 40a clears all the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets an initial value in the main control RAM 40c such as a stack pointer. Next, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer a power-on initial command that specifies that initialization should be performed on the sub-board 41.

The power-on initial command is a command that is output when a startup is based on initialization, and is a command that specifies startup by initialization. This power-on initial command is the first command to be output when the power is started based on the initialization.

Next, the main control CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and sets interrupt to enable. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the main process.

On the other hand, in the backup startup process, the main control CPU 40a restores the stack pointer before the power is turned off. Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on / power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command in the output buffer for the sub-board 41.

The power-on / power recovery command is a command that is output when the backup information is restored (execution of the backup startup process), and is a command that specifies the restore based on the backup information. This power-on / power-recovery command is the first command to be output when the power is restored based on the backup information.

The symbol state specification command is a command that is output with a return based on backup information as a trigger, and is a command that specifies the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure). In particular, the symbol state specification command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. This is a command to specify either that or to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and restores the register before the power is turned off. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a restores the enable / disallow (prohibit) of the interrupt to the state before the power is turned off, sets the address before the power is turned off, and returns to the set address. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the main process.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the main control CPU 40a executes the backup process of the main control RAM 40c triggered by the input of the power cutoff signal from the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 50b. It has become like.

In the backup process, the main control CPU 40a stores and holds control information such as registers and stack pointers in the main control RAM 40c in addition to various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a calculates and saves the checksum of the main control RAM 40c, and sets a backup flag in the main control RAM 40c.

After that, the main control CPU 40a prohibits access to the main control RAM 40c and waits until the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 50c is input as a high level. Then, when the reset signal is input, the operation of the main control CPU 40a is restricted. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 50 to the main control RAM 40c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c at the time of power off are retained as backup information.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. When the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a 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 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a 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 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed in preference to the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the game. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a big hit is achieved based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot corresponds to the jackpot determination means.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not obtained, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the first special hold number, the determination of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 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 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, the period controlled in the standby state is referred to as a standby period. The waiting period is a period controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended.

When the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are "0". do. Further, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state when both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are "0". As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the main control CPU 40a to the standby state when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended. When the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (demo designation command) that can identify the standby state in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the main base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can identify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

The jackpot game is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-big hit game because the player can win a large number of prize balls. The high-probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that of the low-probability state. The high base state is advantageous for the player because the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is improved and the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 29 as compared with the low base state. It is in a state.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game, the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state correspond to the advantageous states, and the low-accuracy low-base state corresponds to the normal state. Therefore, the advantageous state is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state includes a high probability state, a high base state, and a jackpot game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state, and the main control CPU 40a that controls the state corresponds to the state control means.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied).

After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for input from the main control CPU 40a, such as a power-on initial command and a power-on power-recovery command. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and controls when a power-on initial command or a power-on power-recovery command is input from the main control CPU 40a. It is ready to listen for commands.

Subsequently, when the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the power-on initial command, it determines that the third initialization condition described later is satisfied.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the power-on / power-recovery command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the effect with the effect content of the state before the return, based on the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command. To control. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is a return to the jackpot game, a return to the special game, or a return to a state not during the special game or the jackpot game, and determines. It returns to the state according to the result (the state before the return).

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents of the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a executes various processes accordingly. It becomes.

Here, an example of various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the round command is input, and stores information that can specify the counted number of inputs in the round number flag. The round count flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a keeps track of the current number of round games. Then, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information that can specify the number of inputs stored in the round number flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

The sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect are performed.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current state is the low-base state or the high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be shiftable when the special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image displayed by the effect display device 27 during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the effect mode can be specified by the player by visually recognizing the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 4, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of production modes include normal production mode MA (hereinafter referred to as production mode MA), high-base production mode MB (hereinafter referred to as production mode MB), and first probability variation production mode MC (hereinafter referred to as production mode MC). (Indicated) and a second probability variation effect mode MD (hereinafter referred to as an effect mode MD). The effect mode MA is an effect mode that is controlled when the low accuracy and low base state is present, the effect mode MB is an effect mode that is controlled when the low accuracy and high base state is present, and the effect modes MC and MD are. , It is a production mode that can be controlled when it is in a high accuracy and high base state.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, it is controlled to either the effect mode MC or MD after the big hit game is completed. Further, if a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, the effect mode MB is controlled after the big hit game is completed. Then, when the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is executed after being controlled by the effect mode MB, the game shifts from the high base state to the low base state and is controlled by the effect mode MA.

In the present embodiment, in a plurality of predetermined round games (in this embodiment, the 14th and 15th round games) in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the operation of any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is supported. Then, either the effect mode MC or MD is determined. Specifically, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated in a plurality of predetermined round games, the selected effect mode is switched between the effect modes MC and MD. Then, after the end of the plurality of predetermined round games, the selected effect mode is determined as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game.

Next, the control related to the effect mode performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command in the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won.

When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect mode MB as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating a controlled effect mode.

When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, and during execution of the special game in which the jackpot is obtained from the information set in the effect mode flag. Identify the controlled production mode.

Here, when the effect modes MA and MB are specified, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, when the effect modes MC and MD are specified, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the effect mode set in the effect mode flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 14th round game, the information that can identify the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. The identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined operation validity period. This predetermined operation valid period is a period during which the operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 14th round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When any one of the operation buttons BT and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the selected effect mode between the effect modes MC and MD.
In this process, when the information that can identify the effect mode MC is set in the effect mode flag, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the effect when any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. Information that can identify the mode MD is set in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, when the information that can identify the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag, the effect mode MC can be specified when any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. Information is set in the production mode flag.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 16th round game, the information that can be specified that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is not obtained and that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is not specified. The identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation validity period. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the start of the 16th round game by referring to the round number flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As described above, the predetermined operation valid period is a period set across a plurality of predetermined round games (in the present embodiment, the 14th and 15th round games).

When the setting of the predetermined operation valid period is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect mode set in the effect mode flag among the effect modes MC and MD as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect modes MC and MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines one of the effect modes MC and MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to the first effect element determining means. The operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the predetermined operation validity period corresponds to the predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In addition, the effect mode corresponds to the first effect element.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and identifies the effect mode controlled based on the value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode.

Further, when the state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode MA.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a can be controlled to either the effect mode MC or MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the mode control means. The effect mode MC corresponds to the first effect mode, and the effect mode MD corresponds to the second effect mode.

The effects executed in the present embodiment include a normal effect that can be executed during a special game in a low accuracy and low base state, and a specific effect that is executed during a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za.

First, the normal production will be described.
The normal effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game in the low accuracy and low base state, and is an effect that cannot be executed during the high accuracy and high base state, the low accuracy and high base state, and the big hit game.

The normal effect is an effect executed by displaying a character image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.
As the types of character images displayed in the normal effect, there are character images corresponding to each of the eight types of characters CA to CH. In the present embodiment, among the characters CA to CH, the character image corresponding to the character determined as the character of the normal effect is displayed. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the character of the normal effect is controlled in the waiting period in the low accuracy and low base state, the specific period during the waiting period (in response to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 ( Hereinafter, it may be referred to as the first selection period).

Next, the specific effect will be described.
In the specific effect, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is won in the high accuracy and high base state, during the specific round game in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za (in the present embodiment, during the 1st to 4th round games). ) Is a production performed.

The specific effect is an effect executed by displaying various images described later in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that executes the specific effect corresponds to the specific effect executing means.

The specific production includes a first production and a second production.
The first effect is an effect executed during a specific round game in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is won while being controlled by the effect mode MC. The second effect is an effect executed during a specific round game in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is won while being controlled by the effect mode MD.

As described above, the specific effect includes a first effect that can be executed when controlled by the effect mode MC and a second effect that can be executed when controlled by the effect mode MD.
First, the first effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

In the present embodiment, the first effect is a battle effect in which the determined ally character and the enemy character fight. As will be described in detail later, one of the eight types of characters CA to CH is determined as a ally character according to the operation of any of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

In the first effect, a ally character image showing the ally character, an enemy character image showing the enemy character, and a first text image showing the acquisition of the enemy character are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

In the present embodiment, the various images displayed in the first effect are determined according to the ally character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the effect content of the first effect is determined according to the ally character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In the following description, the ally character may be described as a "character of a specific effect". Further, the number of times the specific effect is executed corresponds to the number of times the specific effect has already been executed. That is, the number of times the specific effect is executed does not include the specific effect executed this time. The number of times the specific effect is executed is the total number of times the first effect is executed and the number of times the second effect is executed.

As a specific example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "0", the effect content EPSA1 is the first. 1 The production is executed. The character image CAG, the enemy character image CBG, and the first text image TBG are defined in the effect content EPCA1. Further, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "1 time", the first effect is executed by the effect content EPCA2. The character image CAG, the enemy character image CCG, and the first text image TCG are defined in the effect content EPCA2. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "2 times", the first effect is executed by the effect content EPCA3. The character image CAG, the enemy character image CDG, and the first text image TDG are defined in the effect content EPCA3.

As described above, the first effect among the specific effects is an effect executed with the effect contents corresponding to the character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times the specific effect is executed corresponds to the result of executing the specific effect, and the number of times the first effect is executed corresponds to the result of executing the first effect. Further, the character corresponds to the specific effect element, and the ally character (character of the specific effect) corresponds to the second effect element.

Next, the second effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.
In the present embodiment, the second effect is a territory acquisition effect in which the ally character acquires the territory of the enemy character.

In the second effect, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first territory image showing the territory of the ally character before the territory acquisition, the second territory image showing the territory of the ally character after the territory acquisition, and the enemy character A second text image showing the acquisition of the territory is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the various images displayed in the second effect are determined according to the ally character and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the effect content of the second effect is determined according to the ally character and the number of times the specific effect is executed.

As a specific example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "0", the effect content EPDA1 is the first. 2 The production is executed. The first territory image AS11, the second territory image AS21, and the second text image TS1 are defined in the production content EPDA1. Further, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "1 time", the second effect is executed by the effect content EPDA2. The first territory image AS12, the second territory image AS22, and the second text image TS2 are defined in the production content EPDA2. Then, for example, when the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "2 times", the second effect is executed by the effect content EPDA3. The first territory image AS13, the second territory image AS23, and the second text image TS3 are defined in the production content EPDA3.

As described above, the second effect among the specific effects is an effect executed with the effect contents corresponding to the character and the number of times the specific effects (first effect and second effect) are executed. In this embodiment, the number of times the second effect is executed corresponds to the execution result of the second effect.

Subsequently, a character selection mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, when the standby state is controlled in the low accuracy and low base state, if the first operation button BT1 is operated during the standby period, the control is performed in the first selection period. Then, in the first selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the normal effect according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the ending time (second selection period) in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the character CA ~ as a ally character (character of a specific effect) according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. One of the CHs is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10, when controlled in the first selection period and the second selection period, the selected images SAG to SHG corresponding to the characters CA to CH are displayed. In the present embodiment, the selected character is specified by selectively displaying any of the selected images SAG to SHG. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, it is specified that the character CD is selected by surrounding the selected image SDG with an image imitating a frame.

In the first selection period and the second selection period, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated, the selected character is switched in the order of the characters CA to CH. Although not shown, when the selected character is switched, the selected images SAG to SHG that are selected and displayed are also switched.

Then, after the end of the first selection period, the character selected as the character of the normal effect is determined. As described above, in the first selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the normal effect according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Further, after the end of the second selection period, the character selected as the ally character (character of the specific effect) is determined. As described above, in the second selection period, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the character of the specific effect according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

The first selection period corresponds to the first specific period. The second selection period corresponds to the second specific period. Further, the first selection period is a specific period in the low probability low base state, and the second selection period is a specific period in the state controlled by the jackpot game. In this way, the state in the first selection period and the state in the second selection period are different. The operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period correspond to the specific operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, an example of an effect mode when a specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution of the special game is started in the low accuracy and low base state, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, the jackpot won in the low probability low base state (normal state) may be described below as the "first jackpot". In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is given, so that the normal state is controlled to the advantageous state.

Further, although not shown, in a plurality of predetermined round games in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, either of the effect modes MC and MD is selected as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Is decided. Here, it is assumed that the production mode MC is determined as the production mode after the jackpot game is completed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the ending time in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, the selected images SAG to SHG corresponding to the characters CA to CH are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. .. In the ending time in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, one of the characters CA to CH is determined as the ally character (character of the specific effect) according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Here, it is assumed that the character CA is selected as the ally character.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and corresponds to the effect mode MC. The background image is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, this jackpot is the second jackpot counting from the first jackpot.

When the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won while being controlled by the effect mode MC, the first effect of the specific effects is executed during the jackpot game based on the symbol Za. At this time, since CA is determined as the character of the specific effect and the number of times the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed is "0 times", the first effect is executed by the effect content EPSA1. Will be done.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), when the execution of the first effect is started, the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG are displayed. This shows the battle between the character CA and the character CB. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), the first text image TBG is displayed in place of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG. The first text image TBG indicates that the enemy character (character CB) has been acquired.

Further, in the plurality of predetermined round games in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game in response to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and corresponds to the effect mode MC. The background image to be displayed is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, this jackpot is the third jackpot counting from the first jackpot.

At this time, since CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "1 time", the second first effect is executed by the effect content EPSA2.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the first effect is executed, the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG are displayed. This shows the battle between character CA and character CC. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the first text image TCG is displayed in place of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CCG. The first text image TCG indicates that the enemy character (character CC) has been acquired.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first effect is executed twice, it is shown that two enemy characters (characters CB and CC) have been acquired. In addition, since the acquisition of enemy characters is indicated each time the first effect is executed, more characters can be acquired as the number of times the first effect is executed increases.

Further, in the plurality of predetermined round games in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game in response to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and corresponds to the effect mode MC. The background image to be displayed is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12E, when the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is won, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, this jackpot is the fourth jackpot counting from the first jackpot.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and corresponds to the effect mode MB. The background image to be displayed is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), when the special game of the upper limit number of times (100 times) is completed without winning the jackpot after the jackpot game is completed, the state shifts from the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state. do. As a result, the advantageous state is shifted to the normal state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12H, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is won, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Also, this jackpot is the first jackpot. Here, by granting a jackpot game based on the first jackpot, the normal state is shifted to the advantageous state again.

Further, in the plurality of predetermined round games in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game in response to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Then, in the ending time in this jackpot game, it is assumed that the character CA is determined as the ally character according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the execution of the special game is started after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and corresponds to the effect mode MD. The background image to be displayed is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won, the symbol combination of the jackpot by the effect symbol is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In addition, this jackpot is the second jackpot counting from the first jackpot.

Next, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is won while the effect mode MD is controlled, the second effect of the specific effect is executed during the jackpot game based on the symbol Za. At this time, since the character CA is determined as the ally character and the number of executions of the specific effect is "2 times", the first second effect is executed by the effect content EPDA3.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the second effect is executed, the first territory image AS13 is displayed. The first territory image AS13 is an image capable of identifying predetermined regions AR1 to HR1 corresponding to the characters CA to CH. Further, in the first territory image AS13, the display mode of the predetermined areas AR1 to CR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the ally character (character CA) and the display of the predetermined area DR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the enemy character (character CD) are displayed. The mode and the display mode of the predetermined areas ER1 to HR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the characters CE to CH are different from each other. The first territory image AS13 shows the territory of the ally character (character CA) and the territory of the enemy character (character CD) before the territory is acquired.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13E, the second territory image AS23 is displayed in place of the first territory image AS13. The second territory image AS23 is an image capable of identifying predetermined regions AR1 to HR1 corresponding to the characters CA to CH. Further, in the second territory image AS23, the display mode of the predetermined areas AR1 to DR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the ally character (character CA) and the display of the predetermined areas ER1 to HR1 corresponding to the territory owned by the characters CE to CH are displayed. The aspect is different. By displaying the second territory image AS23 instead of the first territory image AS13, it is shown that the territory of the enemy character (character CD) has changed to the territory of the ally character (character CA). That is, it is shown that the ally character (character CA) has acquired the territory of the enemy character (character CD).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the second text image TS3 is displayed in place of the second territory image AS23. The second text image TS3 also indicates that the ally character (character CA) has acquired the territory of the enemy character (character CD).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is shown that the territory of the enemy character is acquired each time the second effect is executed. Therefore, as the number of times the second effect is executed increases, the territory that can be acquired increases.
Further, in the present embodiment, even in the first second effect, when it is specified that the first effect is executed twice, the number of times the first effect is executed is not the effect content EPDA1 but "2". The second production is executed in EPDA3. Therefore, when the first second effect is executed, the ally character (character CA) has already acquired the territory of the enemy character (CB, CC) acquired in the first effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second effect is executed with the effect content that inherits the execution result of the first effect.

Subsequently, the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect and the character of the specific effect performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect will be described.

When the demo designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls during the standby period. When controlled during the standby period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low-probability low-base state by referring to the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag.

When the current gaming state is not the low probability low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect.
On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, the sub control CPU 41a stores in the sub control RAM 41c information that can identify that it is the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition operation valid period. This transition operation valid period is a period during which the operation of the first operation button BT1 is valid, and is a period for shifting to the first selection period.

When the first operation button BT1 is operated during the transition operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that the operation button BT1 is not in the operation valid period. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the transition operation valid period.

Further, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the transition operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a controls during the first selection period.
When the sub-control CPU 41a controls during the first selection period, the selected images SAG to SHG are displayed, and the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character is selected and displayed from the information set in the character flag of the normal effect. The display device 27 is controlled. The character flag of the normal effect is a flag indicating the character of the selected normal effect. The character flag of the normal effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a provides the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can be specified to be the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and information that can be specified to be the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. Remember. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation validity period of the normal selection. The operation valid period of this normal selection is a period during which the operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the character of the normal effect.

When the operation valid period of the normal selection is set, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks the first selection time.
When any one of the operation buttons BT and BT2 is operated during the normal selection operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the selected normal effect character in the order of the characters CA to CH. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can identify any of the characters CA to CH in the character flag of the normal effect.

To give a specific example, when the information that can identify the character CA is set in the character flag of the normal effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the normal selection operation valid period. When is operated, information that can identify the character CB is set in the character flag of the normal effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a has information that can identify the character CH set in the character flag of the normal effect, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the operation valid period of the normal selection, the sub-control CPU 41a receives. Information that can identify the character CA is set in the character flag of the normal effect.

Further, when the character of the selected normal effect is switched, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the character of the normal effect after switching.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the control of the first selection period when the first selection time elapses. When the sub-control CPU 41a ends the control of the first selection period, the sub-control CPU 41a includes information that can identify that the operation is not the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and information that can identify that the operation is not the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the operation valid period of the normal selection.

When the setting of the operation valid period of the normal selection is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a character set in the character flag of the normal effect among the characters CA to CH as the character of the normal effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the normal effect.

Next, the process related to the determination of the character of the specific effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in connection with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery. When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the specific effect.

On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the character of the specific effect from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the character of the specified specific effect in the character flag of the previous specific effect.

The character flag of the specific effect is a flag indicating the character of the selected specific effect. On the other hand, the character flag of the previous specific effect is a flag indicating the character of the specific effect determined in the previous big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za. The character flag of the specific effect and the character flag of the previous specific effect are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, respectively.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specific effect execution number flag in which the information capable of specifying the execution number of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is stored, and refers to the specific effect execution number flag. Specify the number of executions. The specific effect execution count flag is a flag indicating the number of executions of the specific effect (first effect and second effect). Further, the specific effect execution count flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When it is specified that the number of times the specific effect is executed is "0", that is, the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized and the specific effect is not executed, the sub The control CPU 41a identifies the character of the normal effect from the information set in the character flag of the normal effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the same character as the specified normal effect character in the character flag of the specific effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the selected images SAG to SHG and select and display the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. ..

On the other hand, the specific effect (first effect and second effect) is executed "one time or more", that is, the specific effect is executed after the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized. When it is specified that this has been done, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the selected images SAG to SHG, and selects and displays the selected image corresponding to the identifiable character from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect. The display device 27 is controlled.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a provides the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can be specified to be the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and information that can be specified to be the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. Remember. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation validity period of the specific selection. The operation valid period of this specific selection is a period during which the operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are valid, and is an operation valid period for determining the character of the specific effect.

When the operation valid period of the specific selection is set, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks the second selection time. In this embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the second selection time.
When any one of the operation buttons BT and BT2 is operated during the operation valid period of the specific selection, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the selected character of the specific effect in the order of the characters CA to CH. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can identify any of the characters CA to CH in the character flag of the specific effect.

To give a specific example, when the information that can identify the character CA is set in the character flag of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 during the operation valid period of the specific selection. When is operated, information that can identify the character CB is set in the character flag of the specific effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a has information that can identify the character CH set in the character flag of the specific effect, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the operation valid period of the specific selection, the sub-control CPU 41a receives. Information that can identify the character CA is set in the character flag of the specific effect.

Further, when the character of the selected specific effect is switched, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the character of the specific effect after the switching.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is not valid and the information that can be specified that the operation is not valid of the second operation button BT2 after the second selection time elapses. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the operation valid period of the specific selection.

When the setting of the operation valid period of the specific effect is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a character set in the character flag of the specific effect among the characters CA to CH as the character of the specific effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process related to the determination of the character of the specific effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines one of a plurality of types of characters of the specific effect according to the specific operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to the second effect element determining means. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines one of a plurality of types of characters according to the specific operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 corresponds to the specific effect element determining means. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of a plurality of types of characters in the first selection period and the second selection period according to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. The operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 in the first selection period and the second selection period correspond to the specific operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Further, it is specified that the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the specific effect as the number of times the specific effect is executed when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state ends. In this case, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, the character of the normal effect in the normal state is determined as the character of the specific effect in the advantageous state this time.

On the other hand, it is specified that the sub-control CPU 41a has executed the specific effect as the number of times the specific effect is executed when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the previous advantageous state is completed. In this case, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state is determined as the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state.

Next, the initialization process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The initialization process is performed at predetermined intervals.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the initialization flag is set to information that can identify the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions. (Step S101). The initialization flag is a flag indicating that any one of the first to third initialization conditions is satisfied. The initialization flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

The first initialization condition is that, after the end of the second selection period, when a character set in the character flag of the specific effect is determined as the character of the specific effect from the characters CA to CH, the character flag of the specific effect is determined. Is a condition that is satisfied when the character flag of the previous specific effect is different. The second initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied when the third operation button BT3 is operated during the specified operation validity period described later. The third initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied by inputting a command at the initial stage of power-on.

When it is determined that the information that can identify the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is not set in the initialization flag, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the information that can identify the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set in the initialization flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set in the specific effect execution count flag. Initialize the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed (step S102).

In the process of step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "0 times" in the specific effect execution count flag. When the information that can specify "0 times" is set in the specific effect execution count flag, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions set in the initialization flag. Delete the information. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

Subsequently, the determination process of whether or not the first initialization condition performed by the sub-control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described. This process is performed when the character set in the character flag of the specific effect is determined from the characters CA to CH as the character of the specific effect after the end of the second selection period.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a is a character in which the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different. Is determined.

If it is determined that the characters are not different, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the determination process of determining whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the characters are different, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first initialization condition is satisfied, and sets information that can identify the establishment of the first initialization condition in the initialization flag. do. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the first initialization condition is satisfied.

After the end of the first selection period, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the character of the normal effect when it determines the character set in the character flag of the normal effect among the characters CA to CH as the character of the normal effect. Even if it is, it is not determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied.

Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed when the character is changed during the first selection period, and the number of times the specific effect is executed when the character is changed during the second selection period. Initialize the information that can identify.

Subsequently, the determination process of whether or not the second initialization condition performed by the sub-control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described. This process is triggered by the input of the opening command.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in connection with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery, and determines whether the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on symbol ZA. judge.

If the specified jackpot type is not a jackpot based on symbol ZA, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the second initialization condition is satisfied.
When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol ZA, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that it is the operation valid period of the third operation button BT3 when the ending command is input. .. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a specified operation validity period. The specified operation valid period is a period during which the operation of the third operation button BT3 is valid, and is a period for initializing information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed. Further, the third operation button BT3 is a so-called hidden button, and the effect display device 27 does not display an image prompting the operation of the third operation button BT3 during the specified operation validity period.

When the specified operation validity period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks the specified operation time. In this embodiment, the ending time corresponds to the specified operation time.
Then, when the third operation button BT3 is operated during the specified operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second initialization condition is satisfied, and provides information capable of specifying the establishment of the second initialization condition. Set to the initialization flag.

Next, when the specified operation time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that the operation is not valid for the third operation button BT3. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the specified operation validity period.

When the setting of the specified operation validity period is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the second initialization condition is satisfied.
As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in response to the specified operation of the third operation button BT3. The operation of the third operation button BT3 during the specified operation validity period corresponds to the specified operation of the third operation button BT3. Further, the second initialization condition corresponds to a predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the third operation button BT3.

Subsequently, the determination process of whether or not the third initialization condition performed by the sub-control CPU 41a is satisfied will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a is waiting for an input such as a power-on initial command or a power-on power-on recovery command from the main control CPU 40a, if a power-on initial command is input, the third initialization condition is satisfied. It is determined that there is, and information that can identify the establishment of the third initialization condition is set in the initialization flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process of determining whether the third initialization condition is satisfied.

As described above, when none of the first to third initialization conditions is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect, while the first to third initial stages. If any of the conversion conditions is satisfied, the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is initialized.

Further, as described above, when it is specified that the number of executions of the specific effect is "0 times", the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the same character as the character of the normal effect in the character flag of the specific effect. Perform the processing to be performed.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, the specific effect start processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The specific effect start process is performed when the opening command is input when a big hit is won in the high accuracy and high base state.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in connection with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery, and the specified jackpot type is the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za (Fig.). In the inside, it is determined whether or not it is (indicated as "big hit Za") (step S201).

When the specified jackpot type is not a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the specific effect start process.
When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the specific effect. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a has an effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, a character flag of the specific effect, a specific effect execution count flag, and FIGS. 6 and 8 stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. The effect content of the specific effect is determined with reference to the effect content determination table based on the content (step S202).

For example, information that can identify the effect mode MC is set in the effect mode flag, information that can specify the character CA is set in the character flag of the specific effect, and "0 times" is set in the specific effect execution count flag. When the identifiable information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPSA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect).

Further, for example, information that can identify the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag, information that can specify the character CB is set in the character flag of the specific effect, and "twice" is set in the specific effect execution count flag. When the information that can specify "" is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content EPDB3 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect).

For this reason, the specific effect is an effect executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect mode, the character of the specific effect, and the number of times the specific effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the effect content of the specific effect (the effect content of the first effect and the effect content of the second effect) corresponds to the effect content determining means.

When the effect content of the specific effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the number of times the specific effect is executed (step S203). In the process of step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of executions of the specific effect once, and sets the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect after the addition in the specific effect execution number flag.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that stores information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponds to the information control means. The sub-control RAM 41c corresponds to the information storage means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the number of times of execution of the specific effect (first effect and second effect) in the sub-control RAM 41c as common specific information. The specific effect execution count flag corresponds to common specific information.

When the number of executions of the specific effect is updated, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the specific effect start process.
When the specific effect start process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the specific effect with the effect content determined in the specific effect start process by performing a process different from the specific effect start process. do. For example, when the effect content EPSA1 is determined as the effect content of the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG (see FIG. 7). Then, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the first text image TBG (see FIG. 7) instead of the character image CAG and the enemy character image CBG.

Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, an example of an execution mode of the specific effect and a condition in which information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized will be described. In the period described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the second and third initialization conditions will be described as not being satisfied.

First, with reference to FIG. 16A, an example of an execution mode of the specific effect and a condition in which information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0. At this time, it is assumed that information that can specify "0 times" is set in the specific effect execution count flag. Further, at this time, it is assumed that information that can identify the character CA is set in the character flag of the previous specific effect.

In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MC.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are the same character CA. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content ECCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content ECCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "1 time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MC.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T4. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content ECCA2 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content ECCA2, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "twice" in the specific effect execution count flag.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T5, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T6. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MB.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, it is assumed that the low-accuracy high-base state is shifted to the low-accuracy low-base state. That is, it can be said that the advantageous state has shifted to the normal state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T7. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MA. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T7 may be described as the “previous advantageous state”.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8. That is, it can be said that the normal state has shifted to the advantageous state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8. Hereinafter, in the description of FIG. 16, the advantageous state controlled after the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8 may be described as the “current advantageous state”.

In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPDA3 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. In this way, when controlled by the effect mode MC in the previous advantageous state and then controlled by the effect mode MD in the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the specific effect execution count flag. Then, the production content of the second production corresponding to the number of executions of the first production is determined.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPDA3, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "3 times" in the specific effect execution count flag.
In this way, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the effect mode MD in the present advantageous state after passing through the normal state after being controlled by the effect mode MC in the previous advantageous state, the effect display device 27 is in the previous advantageous state. The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed.

As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after the normal state is completed after the previous advantageous state is completed, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state are used. When the character of the specific effect in the above is the same, it is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can hold information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect when the effect mode in the previous advantageous state and the effect mode in the current advantageous state are different.

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (b).
Since the contents from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0 in FIG. 16B to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T7 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 16B, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8.
In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MC.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9, when the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CB as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. In this way, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different. It is determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "0 times" in the specific effect execution count flag.

As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the current advantageous state after the normal state is completed after the previous advantageous state is completed, the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state are used. When the character of the specific effect is different from that of the specific effect, the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPCB1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "1 time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

Next, another example will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (a).
Since the contents from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0 in FIG. 17A to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, the description thereof will be omitted.

It is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content ECCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content ECCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "1 time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MD is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CA as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T4. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPDA2 as the effect content of the specific effect (second effect). decide. In this way, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled by the effect mode MD after being controlled by the effect mode MC in the advantageous state and before being controlled by the normal state, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first based on the specific effect execution count flag. The production content of the second production corresponding to the number of executions of one production is determined.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (second effect) with the effect content EPDA2, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "twice" in the specific effect execution count flag.
In this way, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the effect mode MD after being controlled by the effect mode MC in the advantageous state and before being controlled to the normal state, the effect display device 27 executes the first effect executed a number of times. The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a holds information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the character of the specific effect is not changed between the time when the character is controlled to the advantageous state and the time when the character is controlled to the normal state. It is possible.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can hold information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the effect mode is changed between the time when the effect is controlled to the advantageous state and the time when the effect mode is changed to the normal state.

On the other hand, another example will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (b).
Since the contents from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0 in FIG. 17B to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 are the same as those in FIG. 16A, the description thereof will be omitted.

It is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content ECCA1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content ECCA1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "1 time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

In this jackpot game, it is assumed that the effect mode MC is determined as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can identify the effect mode MC.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character CB as the character of the specific effect. In this case, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect is the character CB. Further, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect is the character CA. In this way, the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the specific effect and the character that can be identified from the information set in the character flag of the previous specific effect are different. It is determined that the first initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect set in the specific effect execution number flag. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify "0 times" in the specific effect execution count flag.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect when the character of the specific effect is changed between the time when the character is controlled to the advantageous state and the time when the character is controlled to the normal state. do.

Next, it is assumed that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is given at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T4. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the effect mode flag, the character flag of the specific effect, the specific effect execution count flag, and the effect content determination table, and sets the effect content EPCB1 as the effect content of the specific effect (first effect). decide. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect (first effect) with the effect content EPCB1, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "1 time" in the specific effect execution count flag.

In FIGS. 16 and 17 described above, it is assumed that the second and third initialization conditions are not satisfied.
On the other hand, for example, the third operation button BT3 is operated from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8 in FIGS. 16A and 16B to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 (the specified operation validity period) to perform the second initial stage. When the conversion condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect regardless of whether or not the first initialization condition is satisfied.

Therefore, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are the same, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect the number of times when the second initialization condition is satisfied. Initialize the information that can identify.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a is specified when the second initialization condition is not satisfied when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are the same. It is possible to hold information that can specify the number of times the effect is executed.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the effect mode MC is controlled in the previous advantageous state and then the effect mode MD is controlled in the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state, the execution of the first effect executed in the previous advantageous state is executed. The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times (execution result of the first effect). In this way, when the effect mode is controlled to be different between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed in the previous advantageous state. While paying attention to the number of times the first effect is executed in the previous advantageous state, the content of the second effect can be predicted from the number of times the first effect is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, even if the control is performed in the normal state after being controlled in the previous advantageous state, the second effect is executed again with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed by being controlled in the current advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game even when it is controlled to the normal state.

(2) Since it is possible to control either the effect mode MC or the effect mode MD according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated to actively play the player. It is possible to improve the interest in the game while letting them participate in the game.

(3) When the third operation button BT3 is operated by the specified operation, the information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed is initialized. As a result, it is possible to initialize the information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed as intended by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) Information that can specify the number of executions of the first effect and the second effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as a specific effect execution number flag, and corresponds to the number of executions of the first effect based on the specific effect execution number flag. The content of the second production to be performed is determined. Therefore, as compared with the case where the information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed and the information that can specify the number of times the second effect is executed are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the information to be stored in the sub-control RAM 41c While reducing the number, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) When the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MD after being controlled by the effect mode MC in the advantageous state and before being controlled to the normal state, the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed is the first. 2 The production is executed. In this way, when the effect mode controlled in the advantageous state is changed, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed. The content of the second effect can be predicted from the number of times the first effect is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, even when the effect mode is changed when the effect is controlled in an advantageous state without being controlled in the normal state, the second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the number of times the first effect is executed. Can be expected, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) Since the specific effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect mode, the ally character (character of the specific effect), and the number of times the specific effect is executed, the effect mode, the ally character, and the number of times the specific effect is executed It is possible to pay attention to and improve the interest in the game.

Then, when the effect mode in the previous advantageous state and the effect mode in the current advantageous state are different, it is possible to retain information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect, while the ally character in the previous advantageous state and this time. When the character is different from the ally character in the advantageous state of, the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized. In this way, depending on which effect element is different between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, the scene where the information that can specify the execution number of the specific effect can be held and the execution number of the specific effect are specified. It is possible to create a scene in which possible information can be initialized. For this reason, it is possible to retain or initialize information that can specify the number of times a specific effect is executed according to the player's intention, while paying attention to the types of effect elements that are different between the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, even if it is controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the previous advantageous state, when it is controlled to the current advantageous state again, the information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect according to the player's intention. Is able to be held or initialized, so even if it is controlled to the normal state, it is expected that it will be controlled to the advantageous state of this time again, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) By making the ally character (character of the specific effect) the same in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, it is possible to retain information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed, which is an interest in the game. It can be improved.

(8) When the effect mode is changed after being controlled to the advantageous state and before being controlled to the normal state, information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect can be retained, while the effect is controlled to the advantageous state. After that, when the ally character (character of the specific effect) is changed before being controlled to the normal state, the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized. In this way, depending on which effect element is changed when controlled in an advantageous state, it is possible to specify a scene in which information that can specify the number of times a specific effect is executed and a scene in which the number of times a specific effect is executed can be specified. It is possible to create a scene where the information can be initialized. Therefore, it is possible to retain or initialize information that can specify the number of times a specific effect is executed according to the player's intention, while paying attention to the type of effect element that is changed when controlled in an advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, even when the game is controlled in an advantageous state without being controlled in the normal state, it is possible to retain or initialize information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed according to the player's intention. It is possible to improve the interest in

(9) By not changing the ally character (character of the specific effect) after being controlled to the advantageous state until it is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to retain information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) Since the specific effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the character and the number of times the specific effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to the character and the number of times the specific effect is executed, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

Then, when the character in the previous advantageous state and the character in the current advantageous state are the same, the second initialization condition (predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the third operation button BT3) is not satisfied. While information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed can be retained, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed is initialized. In this way, even if the characters are the same in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect is retained depending on whether or not the second initialization condition is satisfied. It is possible to generate a scene in which the specific effect can be executed and a scene in which the information capable of specifying the number of times the specific effect is executed can be initialized. Therefore, even if the characters are the same in the previous advantageous state and the current advantageous state, it is possible to retain or initialize information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed according to the player's intention. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) When the character in the previous advantageous state and the character in the current advantageous state are different, it is possible to initialize the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(12) Information that can specify the number of executions of the specific effect can be retained when the character is changed during the first selection period, while the number of executions of the specific effect can be specified when the character is changed during the second selection period. Information is initialized. In this way, depending on the period for changing the character, there are a scene in which information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed can be held and a scene in which the information that can specify the number of times the specific effect is executed can be initialized. Can be caused. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the period for changing the character, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the predetermined operation validity period may not be set across a plurality of predetermined round games, and may be set to, for example, one round game. Further, for example, the predetermined operation validity period may be set to the opening time or the ending time.

-In the above embodiment, when any one of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the selected effect mode is switched between the effect modes MC and MD. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the selected effect mode is switched, and when the first operation button BT1 is operated, it is selected as the effect mode after the jackpot game is completed. It may be configured so that the effect mode is determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, the effect mode may be configured to be non-selectable.
-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be configured to be controlled by any one of three or more types of effect modes according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

-In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to control any of a plurality of types of effect modes according to a predetermined operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. For example, a predetermined lottery is performed and based on the lottery result. Therefore, it may be configured to be controlled by any one of a plurality of types of effect modes.

-In the above embodiment, the specified operation validity period does not have to be the ending time in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, and may be, for example, the opening time in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. Further, for example, the specified operation validity period may be a specific period in the jackpot game based on the symbol Za. Further, for example, the specified operation validity period may be a specific period in the jackpot game based on the non-probability variable jackpot. Further, for example, the specified operation validity period may be a specific period in the special game or a specific period in the waiting period.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the second initialization condition may be a predetermined condition that is satisfied according to the specified operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are different, the sub-control CPU 41a depends on the operation mode of the operation buttons BT1 to BT3. When the holding condition that is satisfied is satisfied, information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect may be held. Further, for example, when the character of the specific effect in the previous advantageous state and the character of the specific effect in the current advantageous state are different, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of times the specific effect is executed regardless of the establishment of the holding condition. It may retain possible information.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the specific effect does not have to be executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect mode. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be an effect executed with the effect content corresponding to the character and the number of times the specific effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may store information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed and information that can specify the number of times the second effect is executed in the sub-control RAM 41c, respectively. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed when the second initialization condition is satisfied. Further, for example, when the second initialization condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may initialize information that can specify the number of times the second effect is executed. The number of times the first effect is executed corresponds to the execution result of the first effect, and the number of times the second effect is executed corresponds to the execution result of the second effect. Then, in this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the first effect and the second effect based on the information that can specify the number of times the first effect is executed and the information that can specify the number of times the second effect is executed. The content may be decided.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the number of times the specific effect (first effect) is executed may be configured to match the number of times the jackpot is won in the previous advantageous state.
-In the above embodiment, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect are the execution number of the specific effect, the execution number of the first effect, and the execution of the second effect, respectively. It was the number of times, but it is not limited to this. For example, the execution result of the specific effect, the execution result of the first effect, and the execution result of the second effect are the effect content of the executed specific effect, the effect content of the executed first effect, and the execution, respectively. It may be the production content of the second production.

To give a specific example, it is assumed that any of the production contents EP11 to EP14 is determined by lottery as the production content of the first production, and the first production is executed with the determined production content. Further, it is assumed that any of the production contents EP21 to 24 is determined by lottery as the production content of the second production, and the second production is executed with the determined production content. The production contents EP11 to 14 of the first production and the production contents EP21 to 24 of the second production correspond to each other.

In such a configuration, when the first effect is executed by the effect contents EP11 and EP14, the second effect may be executed by any of the effect contents EP22 and EP23. That is, when the first effect is executed by the effect contents EP11 and EP14, the second effect may be restricted from being executed by the effect contents EP21 and EP24 corresponding to the effect contents EP11 and EP14, respectively. ..

According to the above configuration, since the specific effect (second effect) is executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect content of the executed specific effect (first effect), the effect of the executed specific effect (first effect) is performed. While paying attention to the content, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

-In the above embodiment, various images are displayed in the specific effect (first effect and second effect), but the image displayed in the specific effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first effect and the second effect, an image in which the numerical value can be specified may be displayed, and the effect of counting up the numerical value may be performed. In this case, for example, the numerical value after being counted up in the first effect may be taken over by the second effect. The numerical value after being counted up in the first effect corresponds to the execution result of the first effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to perform a specific effect. Further, for example, the speaker 18 may be configured to execute a specific effect. Further, for example, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and a part or all of the effect display device 27 may be configured to execute a specific effect. In this case, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and a part or all of the effect display device 27 correspond to the specific effect executing means.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a movable body may be provided. Further, for example, the movable body may be configured to execute a specific effect. In this case, the movable body corresponds to the specific effect executing means.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the specific effect, various effect elements such as a predetermined character may be stocked. In this case, for example, the execution result of the specific effect may be the type of the stocked effect element.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in a specific effect, a privilege may be given. In this case, for example, the execution result of the specific effect may be the type of privilege indicated to be granted.

-In the above embodiment, the first effect element does not have to be the effect mode, and may be, for example, an effect element of the effect executed by the effect execution means such as the effect element of the voice effect. Further, the second effect element does not have to be the character of the specific effect, and may be, for example, an effect element of the effect executed by the effect execution means such as the effect element of the light emission effect. Further, the specific effect element does not have to be a character, and may be, for example, an effect element of the effect executed by the effect execution means.

-In the above embodiment, the first selection period does not have to be a specific period when the standby period is controlled in the low probability low base state, for example, the specific period in the special game executed in the low probability low base state. It may be a period. Further, for example, the first selection period is a specific period in at least one of a high-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, a low-accuracy high-base state, and a state controlled by a jackpot game. You may. That is, the first selection period may be a specific period in an advantageous state.

-In the above embodiment, the second selection period does not have to be the ending time in the jackpot game, and may be, for example, a specific period in the jackpot game. For example, the second selection period may be during a specific round game in the jackpot game. Further, for example, the second selection period may be a specific period in at least one of a high-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, and a low-accuracy high-base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the second selection period may be a specific period in the low probability low base state. That is, the second selection period may be a specific period in the normal state.
-In the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za (probability variation jackpot) is won in the high accuracy and high base state, the specific effect is executed in the specific round game in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za. , Not limited to this. For example, a specific effect may be executed during a specific period such as an ending time in a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za. Further, for example, when a non-probability variable jackpot such as a jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb is won in the high-accuracy high-base state, a specific effect may be executed in the jackpot game based on the non-probable variable jackpot. Further, for example, when a jackpot is won in a part or all of the high-accuracy low-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the low-accuracy low-base state, a specific effect is executed in the jackpot game. It may be configured.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high base state. In this case, for example, the jackpot game, the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state correspond to the advantageous state, and the low-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy low-base state correspond to the normal state. May be good. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the advantageous state may not include the high probability state and the high base state. In this case, for example, the jackpot game may correspond to an advantageous state, and the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the low accuracy low base state may correspond to the normal state. ..

-In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not have to specify the type of jackpot when the opening command is input. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may specify the type of jackpot when the ending command is input. ..

-In the above embodiment, the demo designation command may not be output. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies from the first special hold number command and the second hold number command specified from the first hold number command when a predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses after inputting the game end command. If the second special hold number to be held is "0", it may be configured to be controlled during the waiting period. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a has the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command when the jackpot game is completed (when the ending time has elapsed since the ending command was input). When the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command is "0", it may be configured to control during the waiting period.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 28 and 29, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a probabilistic state by passing through a special passage. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that is harder to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation state may be given up to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a probabilistic state. Then, for example, the configuration may not have a high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage, thereby giving a jackpot game (a gaming machine). It may be a so-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, the pachinko game machine is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a special game based on the entry of a game ball into various characters arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20 is executed, and for example, a special game is played according to a game start operation. The slot machine to be executed may be adopted. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine stops the symbol in the special game according to the stop operation or the slot machine stops the symbol in the special game after a lapse of a predetermined time.

-The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
-The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A state control means for controlling a state, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and a mode control means for controlling an effect mode are provided, and the state includes a normal state and a player more than the normal state. The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the effect is a third effect that can be executed when controlled by the first effect mode. There is one effect and a second effect that can be executed when controlled in the second effect mode. After being controlled in the first effect mode in the advantageous state, until being controlled in the normal state. When controlled to the second effect mode, the effect executing means executes the second effect with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the executed first effect.

(B) A state control means for controlling a state, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a plurality of types of first effects according to a predetermined operation of the operation means. A first effect element determining means for determining any of the elements, a second effect element determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means, and the above. An information control means for storing information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means is provided, and the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The specific effect is an effect executed with the effect contents corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means has the previous advantageous state. When the first effect element in the previous advantageous state and the first effect element in the current advantageous state are different from each other in the case where the control is performed in the current advantageous state after the normal state is completed, the specific effect It is possible to retain information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect, and when the second effect element in the previous advantageous state and the second effect element in the current advantageous state are different, the execution result of the specific effect can be specified. It is characterized by initializing information.

(C) A state control means for controlling a state, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a plurality of types of first effects according to a predetermined operation of the operation means. A first effect element determining means for determining any of the elements, a second effect element determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of second effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means, and the above. An information control means for storing information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means is provided, and the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The specific effect is an effect executed with an effect content corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element, and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means controls the advantageous state. When the first effect element is changed before it is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to hold information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect, and after the control to the advantageous state. When the second effect element is changed before being controlled to the normal state, the information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect is initialized.

(2) A state control means for controlling a state, a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means. A specific effect element determining means for determining any of the above, and an information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means are provided, and the states include a normal state and the above. There is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the specific effect is an effect executed with the effect content corresponding to the specific effect element and the execution result of the specific effect, and the information control means. Is a case where the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state and the specific effect element in the current advantageous state are controlled in the case of being controlled to the current advantageous state after passing through the normal state after the end of the previous advantageous state. When the same, if the predetermined condition according to the operation mode of the operation means is not satisfied, it is possible to hold the information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect, and the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state. And, when the specific effect element in the advantageous state of this time is the same and a predetermined condition corresponding to the operation mode of the operation means is satisfied, the information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect is initialized. It is characterized by that.

(E) A state control means for controlling a state, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and a mode control means for controlling an effect mode are provided, and the state includes a normal state and a player more than the normal state. The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the effect is a third effect that can be executed when controlled by the first effect mode. There is one effect and a second effect that can be executed when controlled in the second effect mode, and this time after being controlled in the first effect mode in the previous advantageous state and then passing through the normal state. When the second effect mode is controlled in the advantageous state, the effect executing means executes the second effect with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous advantageous state. It is a feature.

(F) The execution result of the first effect is the number of times the first effect is executed.
(G) The execution result of the first effect is the effect content of the first effect that has been executed.

(H) The number of times the first effect is executed is the number of times a big hit is won in the previous advantageous state.
(I) The jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is achieved, the first entry port where the game ball can enter, the second entry port where the game ball can enter, and the second entry port. The advantageous state is provided with an opening / closing member capable of taking an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. It is characterized by including a probability state, a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball into the second entry port is improved, and a jackpot game.

(N) The specific effect element determining means executes the specific effect as a result of executing the specific effect when the specific effect is controlled to the current advantageous state after the normal state is passed after the previous advantageous state is completed. When it is specified that the operation means is not operated, the specific effect element in the normal state is determined as the specific effect element in the advantageous state of this time, and the specific effect is executed as the execution result of the specific effect. When it is specified that is executed and the operation means is not operated, the specific effect element in the previous advantageous state is determined as the specific effect element in the advantageous state this time.

(L) The first specific period is a specific period in the normal state, and the second specific period is a specific period in the advantageous state.
(W) The first specific period is a specific period in the advantageous state, and the second specific period is a specific period in the normal state.

(W) A state control means for controlling a state, a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect, an operating means that can be operated by a player, and the above-mentioned in the first specific period. Determining one of a plurality of types of predetermined effect elements according to the operation of the operating means, and determining one of the plurality of types of specific effect elements according to the operation of the operating means in the second specific period. A means and an information control means for storing information capable of specifying the execution result of the specific effect in the information storage means are provided, and the state includes a normal state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The first specific period is a period in the normal state, the second specific period is a period in the advantageous state, and the predetermined effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the predetermined effect element. The specific effect is an effect that is executed with the effect content corresponding to the specific effect element and the execution result of the specific effect, and the predetermined effect element and the specific effect element are common. The information control means can hold information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect when the predetermined effect element is changed in the first specific period, and in the second specific period. When the specific effect element is changed, the information that can specify the execution result of the specific effect is initialized.

(F) The execution result of the specific effect is the number of times the specific effect is executed.
(Y) The execution result of the specific effect is the effect content of the specified effect that has been executed.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Production display device, 27r ... Display area, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... Ordinary variable member, 40 ... Main board , 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM, MA to MD ... production mode, BT1 ... 1st operation button, BT2 ... 2nd operation button, BT3 ... 3rd operation button.

Claims (3)

State control means to control the state and
The production execution means to execute the production and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is equipped with a mode control means for controlling the production mode.
The state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state.
The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
The mode control means can control at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the operation means.
The effect includes a first effect that can be executed when controlled in the first effect mode and a second effect that can be executed when controlled in the second effect mode.
When the first effect mode is controlled in the previous second state and then the second effect mode is controlled in the second state after the first state is passed, the effect execution means is the first effect execution means. The second effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous second state, based on the common specific information that can specify the execution result of the first effect and the second effect. death,
When the second effect mode is controlled after being controlled to the first effect mode in the second state and before being controlled to the first effect mode, the effect execution means has executed the first effect. A gaming machine that executes the second effect with the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the effect. State control means to control the state and
The production execution means to execute the production and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Mode control means to control the production mode and
A specific effect element determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means is provided.
The state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state.
The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
The period during which the operation of the operating means is valid includes a specific period and a predetermined operation valid period.
The specific effect element is an effect element determined according to a specific operation of the operation means in the specific period.
The mode control means can control at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode according to a predetermined operation of the operation means during the predetermined operation valid period.
The effect includes a first effect that can be executed when controlled in the first effect mode and a second effect that can be executed when controlled in the second effect mode.
When the first effect mode is controlled in the previous second state and then the second effect mode is controlled in the second state after the first state is passed, the effect execution means is the first effect execution means. Based on common specific information that can specify the execution result of the 1 effect and the second effect, the effect content corresponding to the execution result of the first effect executed in the previous second state and the specific effect element. A gaming machine that executes the second effect. A variable game execution means for executing a variable game, and
A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game,
The standby state control means for controlling the standby state and
A specific effect element determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect elements according to a specific operation of the operation means is provided.
The first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein the standby state control means controls the standby state when the execution of the variable game is permitted and the execution of the variable game is not suspended. Game machine.

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