JP6968436B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, is configured to be able to suspend the execution of a variable game when the gaming ball enters the starting port. Among such pachinko gaming machines, there is one that outputs a song such as a hit song when the execution of the variable game is suspended (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-252401

However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, there is room for improvement in the period during which the music is output, and it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising the period during which the music is output.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that executes a variable game, and includes a speaker, a game holding means that holds the execution of the variable game when the holding condition is satisfied, and a game state control means that controls the game state. , and an output control means for outputting music from the loudspeaker, the gaming state to control the game state control means have a specific game state, wherein the musical composition, there is a first music and a second music the first music is a song that is output in a plurality of times of variation game once or continuously when being controlled to the specific game state, the second music is controlled to the specific game state output in multiple variations game continuous when it is, and is the last in the song which can specify expectation that change the game executed becomes big hit among the plurality of change game the continuous, the output control The means does not output the second music during the predetermined period in the specific gaming state, but starts the output of the second music in the specific gaming state, and then the predetermined timing in the last variable game executed. until to output the second music continuously, the predetermined time period, and summarized in that the execution of the change game a predetermined number from the output has been started in the first music there is a time period until the completion.

With respect to the game machine, a pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not a reach effect is executed in a variable game in which execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied, and the advance. A storage means for storing result information that can specify the result of the determination, and a variation that is executed before the variable game in which the execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. A reach specifying means for specifying whether or not the reach effect is executed in the game is provided based on the result information, and the reach specifying means executes the reach effect in the above-mentioned variable game during the predetermined period. execution of said previous change game since the identified Rukoto may also be such that there is time to complete.

The game machine includes a first start port on which a game ball can enter and a second start port on which a game ball can enter, and the variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game. The holding condition includes a first holding condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the first starting port, and a second holding condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting port. There are two hold conditions, and the game hold means can hold the execution of the first variable game up to the first specified number of times when the first hold condition is satisfied, and the second hold can be held. When the condition is satisfied, the execution of the second variable game can be suspended up to the second specified number of times, and the predetermined number of times may be a number equal to or greater than the first specified number of times.

The game machine is provided with a display means for displaying an image, and the image displayed by the display means corresponds to each variable game whose execution is suspended, and each variable game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. There is a specific reserved image that can specify the degree of expectation, and the second music may be a music that can be output when it is determined that the effect of displaying the specific reserved image is to be executed.
The gaming machine may be provided with an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the production stage. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing images displayed on the premier stage. The figure which shows the holding image and the variable image. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the premier stage determination process. The figure which shows the display end timing of a musical note image. The figure which shows the regulation condition of the premier stage. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a mode in which the premier stage is controlled. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a mode in which the premier stage is controlled.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, 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. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player.
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 type 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 fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game". In the present embodiment, the first special game corresponds to the first variable game and also corresponds to the variable 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 type 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 fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game". In the present embodiment, the second special game corresponds to the second variable game and also corresponds to the variable game.

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special symbol fluctuation game", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as a "special game". In some cases. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) 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 first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game is a game that is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

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 of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending 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 of the second special game whose execution 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 "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 type 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 fluctuation 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 missed symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. 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 to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with 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".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 25 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 25 includes an opening 25a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first effect display device 26 having a first display area 26r for displaying an image, and a second effect display device 27 having a second display area 27r for displaying an image. In the present embodiment, the first display area 26r is larger than the second display area 27r. As one of the effects, the effect display devices 26 and 27 execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display devices 26 and 27 correspond to the display means.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the first effect display device 26 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 by 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" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped 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 shaken and variablely displayed.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 25. 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 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 into which a gaming ball can enter.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 into which the gaming ball can enter.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening / closing member. The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

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 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage 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 payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the special variable member 32. The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state.

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 25 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 25. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34. 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 payout condition of the prize ball 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 opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning slot different from the winning slot. "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 the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal 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 variable member 30 is normally not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high 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 shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is 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, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

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

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. 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 the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. 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.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. 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. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is completed, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. 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 is provided with a sub-board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. 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 devices 26 and 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 specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if 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, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going 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 a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected to each other. 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 to each other. 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 display effects in the effect display devices 26 and 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 sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c 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 a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display devices 26 and 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display modes of the effect display devices 26 and 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 button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP06 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP04 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns, respectively.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP05 are fluctuation patterns in which the first reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed in the effect game. The fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP06 are fluctuation patterns in which the second reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed in the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed reach fluctuation pattern are fluctuation patterns having a longer fluctuation time than the missed fluctuation pattern.
Specifically, the variation pattern HP01 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP01 is determined, the effect game is executed with the normal variation in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed.

The variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP03 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR1 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

The variation pattern HP04 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP04 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR2 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

The variation pattern HP05 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP05 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR1 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

The variation pattern HP06 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP06 is determined, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR2 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. NS.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP03 to HP06 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP06 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP04. Become.

In the present embodiment, regardless of which of the fluctuation patterns HP03 to HP06 is determined, the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is started at the same timing (timing indicated by reference numeral T13).

Further, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01. The variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern in which when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP02 is determined, the effect game is executed with the shortened variation in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the reach effect is not executed.

Then, in the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is easily determined, and in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is easily determined. Therefore, in the case of the high base state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case of the low base state.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, 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, does the main control CPU 40a have the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c less than the first specified number of times (“4” in the present embodiment)? Judge whether or not. When the first special hold number is less than the first specified number of times, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the holding condition of the first special game corresponds to the first holding condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update 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 a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number 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.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can suspend the execution of the first special game up to the first specified number of times when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the first specified number of times, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control 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, does the main control CPU 40a have the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c less than the second specified number of times (“4” in the present embodiment)? Judge whether or not. If the second special hold number is not less than the second specified number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special hold number is less than the second specified number of times, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the holding condition of the second special game corresponds to the second holding condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number 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.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can suspend the execution of the second special game up to the second specified number of times when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that suspends the execution of the special game when the hold conditions (first hold condition and second hold condition) are satisfied corresponds to the game hold means.

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 the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, 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 number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. If the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol display process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. 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 to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, 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 first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command for instructing the start of a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to execute the reach effect based on the read random number information for the special game and the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. .. In the present embodiment, the same determination value is specified as the reach determination value regardless of the number of special reservations. Therefore, it is determined that the main control CPU 40a executes the reach effect with the same probability regardless of the number of special reservations.

When it is determined that the reach effect is to be executed, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. Here, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern as the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the first game start command in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first 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 not determined to execute the reach effect, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. Here, the main control CPU 40a determines an out-of-order fluctuation pattern as the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the first game start command in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first 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 subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. 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 the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. 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). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer. The game end commands include a first game end command instructing the end of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a second game end command instructing the end of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. It is information that can be specified which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a imparts a 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 has elapsed, 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 upper limit 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. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za 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 high probability state when the big hit game is finished. 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 primary base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game 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 primary base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants 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 (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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 with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. 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 be controlled to 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 be controlled to 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 to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). 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 specify 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) as an 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 specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state controlling means.
Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.

In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for a normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal 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 normal 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 to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normally variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first open pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
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 out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an out-of-order symbol combination (for example, “787”) including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-reach variation pattern (variation pattern HP03, variation pattern HP04) is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing 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 first effect display device 26 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, 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 starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, 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 regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. 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 devices 26 and 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display devices 26 and 27 so that the round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display devices 26 and 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In this embodiment, 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 devices 26 and 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag 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-probability state flag 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 gaming 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 high base state command is input, 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 specify whether the current gaming 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 transitionable on condition that after the end of each big hit game or the start of a special game. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display devices 26 and 27, and can be specified by the player by the background image. The production mode can be controlled over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA, MB, and MC.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base is low, and the effect modes MB and MC are the effect modes when the base is high. The effect mode MC can be controlled when the probability change state is given, while the effect modes MA and MB can be controlled when the probability change state is not given.

In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, the effect mode can be controlled with the start of the first special game after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed.
When a big hit is won, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit, it is controlled to either the effect mode MB or MC based on the type of the big hit. Specifically, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, it is controlled by the effect mode MC, and when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is won, it is controlled by the effect mode MB.

In this way, in the high base state, it is controlled to either the effect mode MB or MC. Then, in the case of a high base state, when controlled by the effect mode MB, the special game of the upper limit number of times ends, and when the granting of the high base state ends, the process shifts to the effect mode MA at the start of the next special game. It will be. On the other hand, when it is controlled by the effect mode MC in the case of the high base state, it becomes recognizable that the high base state is continuously given until the next big hit game is given.

In the present embodiment, when the effect mode MA is controlled, that is, when the effect mode is low, that is, when the effect mode is MA, the effect mode is controlled by any of a plurality of types of effect stages. In the present embodiment, the effect stage can be controlled over a plurality of consecutive special games when controlled by the effect mode MA.

The production stage is controlled to the same production mode MA, but the types of output music are different. That is, when the effect mode MA is controlled, the effect mode (effect theme) to be executed can be different by controlling the effect stage. It can be said that such a production stage is a kind of production mode.

In this embodiment, the effect stage is not controlled when the effect modes are MB and MC, that is, when the effect mode is the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state.
As shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of types of production stages include a normal stage and a premier stage, and the normal stage includes the first to third normal stages.

In the present embodiment, the same background image BG0 is displayed in the first to third normal stages. Further, in the first normal stage, the character image CA1 is mainly displayed and the music SA1 is output. In the second normal stage, the character image CA2 is mainly displayed, and the music SA2 is output. In the third normal stage, the character image CA3 is mainly displayed, and the music SA3 is output.

In the present embodiment, the first to third normal stages are controlled over a plurality of consecutive special games. Then, the songs SA1 to SA3 are output during the entire period controlled by the first to third normal stages. As described above, in the present embodiment, the songs SA1 to SA3 are songs output in a plurality of consecutive special games. In the present embodiment, at least one of the songs SA1 to SA3 corresponds to the first song.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 (a) to 7 (c), in the premier stage, the background image BG0 is displayed in the same manner as in the first to third normal stages. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is impossible to specify from the background image that the stage is controlled to the premier stage. Further, in the premier stage, unlike the normal stage, the character image CP is displayed.

Further, in the premier stage, unlike the normal stage, any of the songs SP1 to SP3 is output. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify from the music that the control is performed on the premier stage.

In the present embodiment, the premier stage is controlled over a plurality of consecutive special games. The output of the songs SP1 to SP3 is started at the start of control of the premier stage, and up to the execution start timing of the reach effect in the last special game among the plurality of consecutive special games controlled by the premier stage. It is continuously output. As described above, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are songs output in a plurality of consecutive special games. In the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 correspond to the second song.

As described above, in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, the production stage is not controlled, so that the premier stage is not controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are songs that are not output during the period controlled to the low accuracy high base state and the period controlled to the high accuracy high base state. In the present embodiment, the low-accuracy low-base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the low-accuracy high-base state and the high-accuracy high-base state correspond to the second gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are songs that can specify the degree of expectation that the last special game to be executed will be a big hit among a plurality of consecutive special games controlled in the premier stage. In the following description, the special game to be executed last among a plurality of consecutive variable games controlled by the premier stage may be referred to as a "last special game". In addition, the degree of expectation that the last special game to be executed will be a big hit may be indicated as "the degree of expectation of a big hit of the last special game".

In the present embodiment, when the music SP2 is output in the premier stage, the jackpot expectation of the final special game is higher than when the music SP1 is output in the premier stage. In the present embodiment, when the music SP3 is output in the premier stage, the jackpot expectation of the final special game is higher than when the music SP2 is output in the premier stage. As described above, in the present embodiment, the songs output on the premier stage include a plurality of types of songs SP1 to SP3 having different jackpot expectations for the final special game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 (a) to 7 (c), note images N1 to N3 imitating the notes corresponding to the musical pieces SP1 to SP3 may be displayed on the premier stage.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the musical note image N1 may be displayed during the output of the musical piece SP1. The musical note image N1 is displayed in the second display area 27r of the second effect display device 27.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the musical note image N2 may be displayed during the output of the musical piece SP2. The musical note image N2 is displayed in the first display area 26r of the first effect display device 26.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the musical note image N3 may be displayed during the output of the musical piece SP3. The musical note image N3 is displayed so as to straddle the first display area 26r of the first effect display device 26 and the second display area 27r of the second effect display device 27.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display devices 26 and 27 display different musical note images N1 to N3 depending on the type of the music SP1 to SP3. In the present embodiment, the musical note images N1 to N3 correspond to specific images that can be displayed during the output of the music SP1 to SP3. Further, in the present embodiment, the display area in which the musical note images N1 to N3 are displayed differs depending on the type of the music SP1 to SP3.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the images displayed by the first effect display device 26 can identify the pending special games HG1 to HG4 and the running special games. There is a variable image HG0. In the present embodiment, the reserved images HG1 to HG4 are images different from the above-mentioned musical note images N1 to N3. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable image HG0 is an image different from the above-mentioned musical note images N1 to N3.

The pending image HG1 is an image capable of identifying the first reserved special game among the pending variable games, and the reserved image HG2 identifies the second reserved special game among the pending variable games. It is a possible image. Further, the reserved image HG3 is an image that can identify the third reserved special game among the pending variable games, and the reserved image HG4 is the fourth reserved special game among the pending variable games. Is an image that can be identified.

In the present embodiment, in the low base state, a hold image that can identify the first special game that is on hold and a variable image that can identify the first special game that is being executed are displayed, while in the high base state, the hold image can be displayed. , A pending image that can identify the second special game that is pending, and a variable image that can identify the second special game that is running are displayed.

In the present embodiment, by displaying the reserved images HG1 to HG4 in a specific display mode, it is possible to execute a pending change effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the reserved image. In the present embodiment, the reserved images HG1 to HG4 displayed in the specific display mode correspond to the specific reserved images.

In the present embodiment, when the pending special game becomes a running special game, the pending image HG1 that can identify the pending special game is displayed as the variable image HG0 that can identify the running special game. Will be done. Then, in the hold change effect, the variable image HG0 is displayed in the specific display mode on the first effect display device 26, so that the jackpot expectation of the running special game corresponding to the variable image HG0 can be continuously specified. Become.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect includes a plurality of types of effect contents in which the display modes of the hold images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 are different. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the hold image or the variable image differs depending on the effect content of the hold change effect.

Here, the look-ahead command setting process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 when the first special hold number is not the first specified number of times. In this look-ahead command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired in association with the entry of the first start port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value is determined by the special game corresponding to the entry. It is a process of determining (in advance) before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state four times when the first special hold number is the first specified number of times and is in the high base state. It is determined whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied, such as in the case of the special game of (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, in the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, or whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , It will be specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit) in the case of a big hit. Type) is specified.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information for the first special game acquired with the entry of the ball of the first starting port 28, and based on the read random number information, if it becomes a loss, the deviation reach fluctuation pattern is generated. Identify if it will be decided. As described above, the same determination value is specified as the reach determination value regardless of the number of special reservations. Therefore, even before the execution of the first special game is started, the main control CPU 40a determines the deviation reach fluctuation pattern in the case of a loss, that is, the reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. It is possible to identify the game.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead commands include the current number of first special holdings, whether or not the jackpot lottery is won depending on whether or not the state is in a high probability state (whether or not the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined), and the jackpot. It is a command that can specify the type of jackpot in the case of, and whether the reach variation pattern is determined in the case of a loss.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the look-ahead command is output, the first hold number command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the first hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number from the look-ahead command, and subordinates the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number by the look-ahead command, the input order of the look-ahead command for each first special game can be specified.

Further, when the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the missed reach fluctuation pattern (variation patterns HP03 to HP06) is determined based on the look-ahead command, that is, whether the reach effect is executed. do. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will determine in advance whether or not the reach effect will be executed in the first special game in which the execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. .. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the pre-determination means.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reach information that can specify that the reach effect is executed in the reach identification flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This reach specific flag is a flag for specifying that the reach effect is executed in the pending first special game. In the present embodiment, the reach information corresponds to the result information in which the result of the preliminary determination can be specified. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c for storing the reach information corresponds to the storage means.

The sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the first special hold number specified from the look-ahead command in association with the reach information. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of subtracting "1" from the first special hold number associated with the reach information, triggered by the input of the first game start command. Then, when the first game end command is input when the first special hold number associated with the reach information is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a erases the reach information set in the reach specific flag. ..

As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the first special hold number associated with the reach information, so that the first special game corresponding to the reach information, that is, the first special game in which the reach effect is executed is executed. It can be specified. To give a specific example, when the first special hold number associated with the reach information is "1", the sub-control CPU 41a has the hold as the first special game in which the reach effect is executed. It becomes possible to identify the first special game held first among the one special games.

A plurality of reach specific flags are assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and the sub control CPU 41a can set reach information for each of the plurality of reach specific flags. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the reach effect is executed in the plurality of pending first special games by setting the reach information for each of the plurality of pending first special games.

Next, the hold change effect determination process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This hold change effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect based on the look-ahead command. Further, the hold change effect determination process is performed with the input of the look-ahead command as an opportunity.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the regulation condition for the pending change effect is satisfied. The regulation condition of the hold change effect is the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect, that is, the effect of the hold change effect on the hold change flag described later. It is established when the information that can specify the content is set. Further, the regulation condition of the pending change effect is the period from the determination to control to the premier stage to the end of the premier stage, that is, the premier control information is set in the premier control flag described later. It holds in the case. Further, the regulation condition of the hold change effect is satisfied when the first special hold number specified from the look-ahead command is "1". When it is determined that the regulation condition for the hold change effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold change effect determination process.

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the regulation condition of the hold change effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the hold change effect based on the look-ahead command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold change effect at a higher rate when a look-ahead command that can identify a big hit is input than when a look-ahead command that can identify a miss is input. Decide to let. Therefore, the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the hold change effect. If it is not decided to execute the hold change effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold change effect determination process.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the hold change effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the hold change effect based on the look-ahead command.
When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the hold change effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the determined effect content in the hold change flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This hold change flag is a flag for specifying the effect content of the hold change effect, and is a flag for specifying that the execution of the hold change effect has been decided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the first special hold number specified from the look-ahead command in association with the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold change effect determination process.

When the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is set in the hold change flag, that is, when it is decided to execute the hold change effect, a subordinate in a process different from the hold change effect determination process. The control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the hold change effect. Specifically, when the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is set in the hold change flag, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the hold change effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of subtracting "1" from the first special hold number associated with the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect, triggered by the input of the first game start command. Then, when the first game end command is input when the first special hold number associated with the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a has the hold change effect. Ends the execution of, and deletes the information that can identify the effect content set in the hold change flag.

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the hold change effect, the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is set in the hold change flag, and when the execution of the hold change effect is completed, the hold change effect is completed. Deletes the information that can identify the effect content of the hold change effect set in the flag.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is set as the hold change flag in the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect. It will be set.

Next, the jackpot effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This jackpot effect mode process is performed when the opening command is input.
First, 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. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state in the special game in which the big hit lottery is won, based on the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag. Based on the specified result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This effect mode flag is a flag that can specify the effect mode to be controlled. In the present embodiment, as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, information that can specify either the effect mode MB or MC is set regardless of the type of the jackpot and the game state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the stage flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. As will be described in detail later, the stage flag is a flag for specifying a controlled production stage.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "0" to the stage counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. As will be described in detail later, the stage counter is a flag for counting the number of executions of the special game controlled by each stage. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the jackpot effect mode process.

Next, the game start effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This game start effect mode process is performed when the game start command is input.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the effect mode from the information set in the effect mode flag. When the effect mode MC is specified from the information set in the effect mode flag, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect mode process at the start of the game.

When the effect mode MB is specified from the information set in the effect mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state based on the sub-base state flag. When the current gaming state is not the low-accuracy low-base state (when the low-accuracy high-base state), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect mode process at the start of the game.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag, and sets the information that can specify the first normal stage as the stage flag. Set to. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the effect mode MB is changed to the effect mode MA, the control is first performed in the first normal stage.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value for counting the number of times the special game is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value in the stage counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed (30 times in the present embodiment) controlled in the first normal stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value in the regulation counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed (five times in the present embodiment) in which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied. This regulation counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game in which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when the effect mode MA is specified from the information set in the effect mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the premier stage determination process. This premier stage determination process is a process for determining whether or not to control the premier stage.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game whose execution is suspended, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the missed reach fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP03 to It is determined whether HP06) is determined (step S201). In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a has a plurality of look-ahead commands corresponding to the first special game whose execution is suspended, the sub-control CPU 41a issues a newer (later) look-ahead command corresponding to the reserved first special game. With reference, it is determined whether the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the missed reach fluctuation pattern is determined.

If it is not determined that the jackpot variation pattern or the missed reach variation pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the premier stage determination process without executing steps S202 to S207.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot variation pattern or the missed reach variation pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition of the premier stage is satisfied (step S202). The premier regulatory conditions will be explained in detail later. When it is determined that the regulation condition of the premier stage is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the premier stage determination process without executing steps S203 to S207.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the regulation condition of the premier stage is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to control the premier stage based on the look-ahead command (step S203). In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a refers to a look-ahead command that can identify a big hit, it controls to the premier stage at a higher rate than when it refers to a look-ahead command that can identify a miss. decide. Therefore, by being controlled to the premier stage, the jackpot expectation can be specified. If it is not determined to control the premier stage, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the premier stage determination process without executing steps S204 to S207.

On the other hand, when it is decided to control to the premier stage, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the music to be output in the premier stage based on the look-ahead command (step S204).

The sub-control CPU 41a outputs the sub-control CPU 41a at the premier stage so that when it is specified that the music SP2 is determined to be a big hit in the total determination ratio, the determination ratio is higher than when the music SP1 is determined. Decide which song to make. The overall decision ratio corresponds to the sum of the decision ratio when it is specified that the jackpot is a big hit from the look-ahead command and the decision ratio when it is specified that it is out of the look-ahead command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a premier stage so that when it is specified that the time when the music SP3 is determined is a big hit in the total determination ratio, the determination ratio is higher than when the music SP2 is determined. Determine the music to be output in. As a result, in the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of the songs SP1, SP2, and SP3.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an image to be displayed in the premier stage (step S205). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a musical note image corresponding to the music determined in S204 and a character image CP as an image to be displayed in the premier stage.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify the music to be output in the premier stage and the image to be displayed in the premier stage (hereinafter, may be referred to as "premier control information"). Set to the stage flag (step S206). This stage flag is a flag for specifying the effect stage to be controlled.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game controlled by the premier stage in the stage counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S207). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game controlled in the premier stage based on the special hold number specified from the referenced look-ahead command. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the premier stage determination process.

When the premier stage determination process is completed, or when the initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game is set, the sub-control CPU 41a updates each counter. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the stage counter by subtracting "1" from the stage counter. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the regulation counter by subtracting "1" from the regulation counter.

Then, when the updated stage counter becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can identify the determined stage in the stage flag.

Specifically, when the information that can identify the first normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and inputs the information that can specify the second normal stage. Set to the stage flag. When the information that can identify the second normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can specify the third normal stage in the stage flag. do. When the information that can identify the third normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can specify the first normal stage in the stage flag. do. When the premier control information is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can identify the first normal stage in the stage flag.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of setting an initial value for counting the number of times the special game is executed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value in the stage counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed (30 times in the present embodiment) controlled in each normal stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value in the regulation counter for counting the number of times the special game is executed (five times in the present embodiment) in which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied.

When each counter after the update does not become "0" (when it is "1" or more), or when the initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game is set, the sub-control CPU 41a is the sub-control RAM 41c. Determines if premier control information is set for the stage flag assigned to.

If it is not determined that the premier control information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game start effect mode process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the premier control information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the stage counter is "1", that is, whether the special game this time is the last special game controlled by the premier stage. To judge. If it is not determined that the game is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game start effect mode process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game this time is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3 based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the fluctuation patterns specified from the game start commands are the fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP05, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the display end timing from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 at which the execution of the special game is started. The timing indicated by the reference numeral T21 after the predetermined time t1 has elapsed is specified.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is the fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP06, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the display end timing as a predetermined time t2 from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 at which the execution of the special game is started. The timing indicated by the reference numeral T22 after which has passed is specified. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t2 is longer than the predetermined time t1.

When the display end timing is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time until the specified display end timing in the display end counter. This display end counter is a counter for counting the time until the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when it is determined that the special game this time is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time until the execution start timing of the reach effect in the reach start counter, and ends the game start effect mode process. The reach start counter is a counter for counting the time until the execution start timing of the reach effect, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the game start effect mode process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode and the effect stage in a process different from the game start effect mode process.
Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect mode from the information set in the effect mode flag. When the specified effect mode is the effect mode MB or MC, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display devices 26 and 27 so as to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the specified effect mode.

On the other hand, when the specified effect mode is the effect mode MA, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect stage from the information set in the effect stage flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display devices 26 and 27 so as to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA and a character image corresponding to the specified effect stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output the music corresponding to the specified production stage.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks the time until the display end timing by updating the display end counter at a predetermined control cycle. Then, when the display end counter after the update becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display devices 26 and 27 so as to end the display of the note images N1 to N3.

As a result, when the fluctuation patterns are HP03 and HP05, that is, when the SR1 effect is executed, the display of the note images N1 to N3 ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21. On the other hand, when the fluctuation patterns are HP04 and HP06, that is, when the SR2 effect is executed, the display of the note images N1 to N3 ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3 is determined according to whether the SR1 effect is executed or the SR2 effect is executed, that is, according to the type of reach effect to be executed. different. Therefore, the type of reach effect can be specified from the display end timing of the note images N1 to N3.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the musical note images N1 to N3 are images displayed in the period until the display end timing in the last special game among the periods during the output of the music SP1 to SP3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the musical note images N1 to N3 are images that are not displayed in the period during which the music SP1 to SP3 is being output, which is later than the display end timing in the last special game. In the present embodiment, among the periods during which the songs SP1 to SP3 are being output, the period until the display end timing in the last special game corresponds to the first period, and among the periods during which the songs SP1 to SP3 are being output. , The period after the display end timing in the last special game corresponds to the second period after the first period.

In the present embodiment, it is not possible to specify from the display end timing whether or not the running special game is a big hit, but for example, whether or not the running special game is a big hit is specified from the display end timing. It may be possible. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed may be identifiable from the display end timing.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks the time until the execution start timing of the reach effect by updating the reach start counter at a predetermined control cycle. Then, when the reach start counter after the update becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to end the output of the music SP1 to SP3. As a result, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the music SP1 to SP3, and then continuously outputs the music SP1 to SP3 until the execution start timing of the reach effect in the last special game. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a for outputting the music from the speaker 18 corresponds to the output control means. In the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the reach effect corresponds to a predetermined timing.

Here, the regulatory conditions of the premier stage will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the premier regulatory condition when any of the first to fourth premier regulatory conditions is satisfied in step S202 (shown in FIG. 10) of the premier stage determination process. Judge that it is.

The first premier regulatory conditions will be described.
When the regulation counter is "1" or more in step S202 (shown in FIG. 10) of the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first premier regulation condition is satisfied.

Therefore, in the period from when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to any of the first to third normal stages until the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in this embodiment) is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first. 1 It will be determined that the premier regulatory conditions have been met.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premier stage is an effect stage that is not controlled in the period from the control to any of the first to third normal stages to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. In other words, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are songs that are not output in the period from the start of the output of any of the songs SA1 to SA3 to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, the predetermined number of times (5 times in this embodiment) is a number of times equal to or more than the first specified number of times (4 times in this embodiment).

Further, in the present embodiment, in the music SP1 to SP3, after the output music is changed from a music different from the music SA1 to SA3 to the music SA1 to SA3, until the execution of the variable game a predetermined number of times is completed. It can be said that it is a song that is not output during the period.

The second premier regulatory conditions will be described.
In step S202 (shown in FIG. 10) of the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the second premier regulation condition when the information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is set in the hold change flag. It is determined that it is. As described above, in the present embodiment, information that can specify the effect content of the hold change effect is reserved during the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect. Set to change flag. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second premier regulation condition is satisfied in the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect. Become.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premier stage is an effect stage that is not controlled in the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are songs that are not output in the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect. It can be said that the songs SA1 to SA3 are songs that are not output during the period in which the reserved image or the variable image is displayed in a specific display mode.

The third premier regulatory conditions will be described.
In step S202 (shown in FIG. 10) of the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a has reach information associated with a first special hold number that is smaller than the first special hold number specified from the referenced look-ahead command. When the reach specific flag is set, it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the first special game that is executed before the first special game corresponding to the referenced look-ahead command.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is executed before the first special game in which the execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. It is specified based on the reach information whether or not the reach effect is executed in the special game. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the reach specifying means.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the reach effect is executed in the first special game that is executed before the first special game corresponding to the look-ahead command, the third premier regulation condition is satisfied. Judge that it is.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premier stage is an uncontrolled production stage during the period from when it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the first special game to the end of the execution of the first special game. Is. In other words, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are output in the period from the time when the reach effect is specified to be executed in the first special game to the end of the execution of the first special game. It is a song that is not played.

The fourth premier regulatory conditions will be described.
In step S202 (shown in FIG. 10) of the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fourth premier regulation condition is satisfied when the premier control information is set in the stage flag.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to control to the premier stage, the premier control information is set to the stage flag. Then, in the present embodiment, when the premier stage ends and is controlled by the first normal stage, information that can identify the first normal stage is set in the stage flag.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the premier control information is set in the premier control flag in the period from the determination to control to the premier stage to the end of the premier stage. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fourth premier regulatory condition is satisfied in the period from the determination of control to the premier stage to the end of the premier stage.

Next, an example of a mode in which the premier stage is controlled will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b). The "first premier regulation" in FIG. 13 indicates that the first premier regulation condition is satisfied, and the "fourth premier regulation" indicates that the fourth premier regulation condition is satisfied. ..

As shown in FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the effect mode MA is controlled and the premier stage is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
When the two special games are completed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 and the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the control may be performed in the first normal stage. In this case, the first premier regulatory condition is satisfied in the period from the control to the first normal stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in this embodiment). Therefore, in the period from the control to the first normal stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times, the music SP1 to SP3 are not output without being controlled by the premier stage.

Then, in the period after being controlled by the first normal stage and after the predetermined number of special games are completed, the premier stage can be controlled, and any of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be output. For example, one of the songs SP1 to SP3 may be output under the control of the premier stage at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output because they are not controlled by the premier stage in the period from the change of the controlled production stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, it is assumed that the effect mode MB is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
When the two special games are completed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 and the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41, the production mode MA may be controlled and the first normal stage may be controlled. In this case, the first premier regulatory condition is satisfied in the period from the control to the first normal stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in this embodiment). Therefore, in the period from the control to the first normal stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times, the music SP1 to SP3 are not output without being controlled by the premier stage.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the production stage is not controlled, the music is not controlled by the premier stage during the period from the control to the first normal stage to the end of the execution of the predetermined number of special games. SP1 to SP3 are not output.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the songs SP1 to SP3 (second song) are not output during the period from the start of the output of the songs SA1 to SA3 (first song) to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times, the songs SP1 to SP3 (second song) are not output. It is possible to output the songs SA1 to SA3 until at least a predetermined number of times of execution of the special game is completed, and it is possible to increase the rarity of the songs SP1 to SP3. As a result, in addition to the expectation that the special game that can be identified from the songs SP1 to SP3 will be a big hit, the player's interest in the output itself of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved. can.

(1-2) After the output of the songs SP1 to SP3 is started, the second is continued until the execution start timing (predetermined timing) of the reach effect in the last special game to be executed among the plurality of consecutive special games. Since the music is output, the output of the music SP1 to SP3 is not newly started until the execution start timing of the reach effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the special game that is executed last among a plurality of consecutive special games, that is, the special game in which the expectation of a big hit can be specified from the songs SP1 to SP3. , It is possible to improve the interest in games.

(1-3) When it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the first special game that is executed before the first special game whose execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied, the first is the first. In the period from the time when it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the first special game to the end of the execution of the previous first special game, the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output. As a result, while increasing the rarity of the songs SP1 to SP3, it is possible to pay attention to the first special game to which the reach effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) The songs SP1 to SP3 are not output during the period from the start of the output of the songs SA1 to SA3 to the end of the execution of the special game more than the first specified number of times. As a result, for example, when the output of the songs SA1 to SA3 is started when the execution of the first special game of the first upper limit number is suspended, and then the first special game of the first upper limit number is executed. At least, the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output until the execution of the first special game, which was held when the output of the songs SA1 to SA3 is started, is completed. As a result, the rarity of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) Since the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output during the period in which the specific hold image that can specify the expectation that each special game whose execution is held is a big hit is displayed, the songs SP1 to SP3 are rare. While enhancing the shortage, it is possible to easily draw attention to each of the output of the music SP1 to SP3 and the display of the specific reserved image, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-6) Since the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output even during the period controlled to the high base state, the rarity of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be further increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-7) By displaying the note images N1 to N3 (specific images) that can be displayed during the output of the songs SP1 to SP3, it is possible to easily make the player aware that the songs SP1 to SP3 are being output. .. The musical note images N1 to N3 are images displayed in the period (first period) until the display end timing in the last special game among the periods during the output of the music SP1 to SP3. Further, the musical note images N1 to N3 are images that are not displayed in a period (second period) after the display end timing in the last special game in the period during the output of the music SP1 to SP3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of the musical note images N1 to N3 from being annoying to the player who notices that the music SP1 to SP3 is being output in the period before the display end timing.

As described above, while making it easier for the player to notice that the music SP1 to SP3 is being output, it is possible to suppress the display of the musical note images N1 to N3 from being annoying to the player, which is a hobby for the game. It can be improved.

(1-8) Since the expectation that the variable game to be executed last will be a big hit differs depending on the type of the music SP1 to SP3, the player's interest in the type of the music SP1 to SP3 can be increased. Further, by displaying the musical note images N1 to N3, it is possible to make it easier for the player to notice that the music SP1 to SP3 is being output, and the musical note images N1 to N3 different depending on the type of the music SP1 to SP3 are displayed. Since it is displayed, the player can specify the type of the music SP1 to SP3 from the displayed musical note images N1 to N3. Therefore, not only the types of the music SP1 to SP3 but also the player's interest in the displayed musical note images N1 to N3 can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-9) Output from the effect display devices 26 and 27 for displaying the note images N1 to N3 by differentiating the effect display devices 26 and 27 for displaying the note images N1 to N3 according to the type of the music SP1 to SP3. The music inside can be specified by the player. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by paying attention not only to the note images N1 to N3 itself but also to the effect display devices 26 and 27 for displaying the note images N1 to N3, and to improve the interest in the game. can.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the first premier regulatory condition is a condition that is satisfied during the period from the control to the normal stage to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in the present embodiment). Not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the first premier regulation condition is a condition that is satisfied during the period from the display of the off-display result in the last special game in the premier stage to the end of the execution of the predetermined number of special games. There may be.

In the first embodiment, when the effect stage is controlled by the effect mode MA, the effect stage can be controlled over a plurality of consecutive special games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, when the effect stage is controlled by the effect mode MB, the effect stage may be controllable over a plurality of consecutive special games.

In the first embodiment, the effect stage can be controlled in the low accuracy and low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the effect stage may be controllable in a low accuracy high base state. In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

Here, the look-ahead command setting process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The look-ahead command setting process in the second embodiment includes the "first start port 28", the "first special hold number", the "first specified number of times", and the "first special game" in the look-ahead command setting process in the first embodiment. Is replaced with "second start port 29", "second special hold number", "second specified number of times", and "second special game", respectively. That is, in the second embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the look-ahead command setting process for the second special game.

Further, in the look-ahead command setting process of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state when the first special hold number is the first specified number of times and is in the high base state. It was determined that the regulatory conditions were met when the game was a special game four times. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command setting process of the second embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when the second special hold number is the second specified number of times, or when the base state is low. ..

When the look-ahead command and the second hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the second special hold number from the look-ahead command, and stores the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the second special hold number. Let me. In particular, since the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the second special hold number by the look-ahead command, the input order of the look-ahead command for each second special game can be specified.

Further, when the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the missed reach fluctuation pattern (variation patterns HP03 to HP06) is determined based on the look-ahead command, that is, whether the reach effect is executed. do.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reach information that can specify that the reach effect is executed in the reach identification flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This reach specific flag is a flag for specifying that the reach effect is executed in the pending second special game.

The sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the second special hold number specified from the look-ahead command in association with the reach information. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of subtracting "1" from the second special hold number associated with the reach information, triggered by the input of the second game start command. Then, when the second game end command is input when the second special hold number associated with the reach information is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a erases the reach information set in the reach specific flag. ..

Next, the game start effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This game start effect mode process is performed when the game start command is input.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the effect mode from the information set in the effect mode flag. When the effect modes MA and MC are specified from the information set in the effect mode flag, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect mode process at the start of the game.

When the effect mode MB is specified from the information set in the effect mode flag, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state based on the sub base state flag. When the current game state is not the low-accuracy high-base state (when the low-accuracy low-base state), the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can identify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag, and processes the effect mode at the start of the game. To finish.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the low probability high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the premier stage determination process as in the first embodiment.
Then, when the premier stage determination process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a updates each counter. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the stage counter by subtracting "1" from the stage counter. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the regulation counter by subtracting "1" from the regulation counter.

Then, when the updated stage counter becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a determines the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can identify the determined stage in the stage flag.

Specifically, when the information that can identify the first normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and inputs the information that can specify the second normal stage. Set to the stage flag. When the information that can identify the second normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can specify the third normal stage in the stage flag. do. When the information that can identify the third normal stage is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can specify the first normal stage in the stage flag. do. When the premier control information is set in the stage flag, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first normal stage as the stage to be controlled, and sets the information that can identify the first normal stage in the stage flag.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value for counting the number of times the special game is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value in the stage counter for counting the number of executions of the special game controlled in each normal stage (“30 times” in this embodiment). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a initially counts the number of executions of the special game (“5 times” in the present embodiment) for which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied when the deviation specific information is set in the deviation identification flag. Set the value to the regulation counter.

As will be described in detail later, the out-of-order identification information is information that can identify that the out-of-order display result is displayed in the final special game controlled by the premier stage. Further, the out-of-order identification flag is a flag for specifying that the out-of-order display result is displayed in the final special game controlled in the premier stage, and is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

The sub-control CPU 41a is set to the off-target identification flag when the initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game for which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied (“5 times” in this embodiment) is set in the regulation counter. Delete the specific information.

When each counter after the update does not become "0" (when it is determined that it is "1" or more), or when an initial value for counting the number of executions of the special game is set, the sub-control CPU 41a It is determined whether the premier control information is set in the stage flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

If it is not determined that the premier control information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game start effect mode process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the premier control information is set, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the stage counter is "1", that is, whether the special game this time is the last special game controlled by the premier stage. To judge. If it is not determined that the game is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the game start effect mode process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game this time is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is not an out-of-order fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display end timing of the note images N1 to N3 from the game start command.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the out-of-order display result is displayed in the final special game controlled by the premier stage. The information is set to the outlier identification flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3 from the game start command.

When the display end timing is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time until the specified display end timing in the display end counter.
Further, when it is determined that the special game this time is the last special game, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time until the execution start timing of the reach effect in the reach start counter, and ends the game start effect mode process.

Here, the regulatory conditions of the premier stage will be described.
In the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the premier regulation condition is satisfied when any of the first to fourth premier regulation conditions is satisfied. Since the second and fourth premier regulatory conditions in the second embodiment are the same as the second and fourth premier regulatory conditions in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

The first premier regulatory conditions will be described.
When the regulation counter is "1" or more in the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first premier regulation condition is satisfied.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the deviation specific information is set in the deviation identification flag, the number of executions of the special game in which the first premier regulation condition is satisfied (five times in the present embodiment) is counted. The initial value is set in the regulation counter.

For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a is from the time when the out-of-order display result is displayed in the last special game controlled by the premier stage until the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in this embodiment) is completed. During this period, it will be determined that the first premier regulatory conditions have been met.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premier stage is an uncontrolled production stage during the period from the display of the off-display result in the last special game controlled by the premier stage to the end of the execution of the predetermined number of special games. be. In other words, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output in the period from the display of the out-of-order display result in the last special game controlled in the premier stage to the end of the execution of the predetermined number of special games. It's a song.

The third premier regulatory conditions will be described.
In the premier stage determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reach specific flag to the reach information associated with the second special hold number that is smaller than the second special hold number specified from the referenced look-ahead command. , It is specified that the reach effect is executed in the second special game that is executed before the second special game corresponding to the referenced look-ahead command.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the reach effect is executed in the second special game that is executed before the second special game corresponding to the referenced look-ahead command, the third premier regulation condition. Is determined to hold.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premier stage is an uncontrolled production stage during the period from when it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the second special game to the end of the execution of the second special game. Is. In other words, in the present embodiment, the songs SP1 to SP3 are output in the period from the time when the reach effect is specified to be executed in the second special game to the end of the execution of the second special game. It is a song that is not played.

Next, an example of a mode in which the premier stage is controlled will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). The "first premier regulation" in FIG. 14 indicates that the first premier regulation condition is satisfied, and the "fourth premier regulation" indicates that the fourth premier regulation condition is satisfied. ..

As shown in FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the effect mode MB is controlled and the premier stage is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
Then, it is assumed that the off-display result is displayed in the final special game controlled by the premier stage. In this case, in the period from the display of the off-display result in the last special game to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (five times in this embodiment), the music SP1 to be uncontrolled by the premier stage. SP3 is not output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the effect mode MB is controlled and the premier stage is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.
Then, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is displayed in the final special game controlled by the premier stage. In this case, the premier stage can be controlled even during the period from the display of the jackpot display result in the last special game to the end of the execution of the predetermined number of special games, and any of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be controlled. Output is possible.

For example, one of the songs SP1 to SP3 may be output under the control of the premier stage at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T51.
As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.

(2-1) For example, after the off display result is displayed in the special game executed last among the multiple special games in which the songs SP1 to SP3 are output, in the next special game of the special game. If the songs SP1 to SP3 are output again, the player may be reminded that the off-display result may be displayed again, which may rather reduce the interest.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the songs SP1 to SP3 are not output in the period from the display of the off-display result in the last-executed variable game to the end of the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times, the music SP1 to SP3 are not output again. It is possible to suppress the player from thinking that the off-display result may be displayed. Then, the songs SA1 to SA3 can be output until at least a predetermined number of times the execution of the special game is completed, and the rarity of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be increased. As a result, in addition to the expectation that the special game that can be identified from the songs SP1 to SP3 will be a big hit, the player's interest in the output itself of the songs SP1 to SP3 can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved. can.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, the predetermined number of times is the number of times equal to or more than the first specified number of times, but the number of times is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined number of times may be a number of times equal to or greater than the total number of the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times. Further, for example, the predetermined number of times may be less than the first specified number of times.

-In the above embodiment, the predetermined number of times is a predetermined number of times, but for example, the predetermined number of times may be determined by lottery.
-In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the music SP1 to SP3, and then continuously outputs the music SP1 to SP3 until the execution start timing of the reach effect in the last special game. Not exclusively. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may continuously output the music SP1 to SP3 until the timing in the middle of the reach effect in the last special game. In this case, the timing in the middle of the reach effect corresponds to the predetermined timing.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may continuously output the music SP1 to SP3 until the execution of the last special game is started. In this case, the execution start timing of the last special game corresponds to a predetermined timing. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may continuously output the music SP1 to SP3 until the execution of the last special game is completed. In this case, the execution end timing of the last special game corresponds to a predetermined timing.

-In the above embodiment, the same determination value is specified as the reach determination value regardless of the number of special reservations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a part of the reach determination value may be different depending on the number of special reservations. That is, the reach determination value may include a common determination value that is defined regardless of the number of special reservations and a non-common determination value that is different depending on whether or not it is defined according to the number of special reservations.

In this case, for example, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information for the special game acquired with the entry of the starting ports 28 and 29 in the look-ahead command setting process, and the value specified from the read random number information is common. It may be specified that neither the judgment value nor the non-common judgment value is applicable. Then, for example, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the value specified from the read random number information does not correspond to any of the common determination value and the non-common determination value, that is, there is no possibility that the reach effect is executed. You may output a possible look-ahead command. Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the value specified from the read random number information corresponds to either the common determination value or the non-common determination value, that is, there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed. You may output a possible look-ahead command.

On the other hand, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the reach effect may be executed based on the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reach information in the reach identification flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. You may do it. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the third premier regulation condition is satisfied when it is specified that the reach effect may be executed in the special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the premier stage determination process triggered by the input of the look-ahead command.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the third premier regulatory condition may not be provided. That is, the music SP1 to SP3 may be output in the period from the time when it is specified that the reach effect is executed in the previous special game to the end of the execution of the previous special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the second premier regulatory condition may not be provided. That is, the music SP1 to SP3 may be output in the period from the determination that the hold change effect is executed to the end of the execution of the hold change effect.

-In the above embodiment, the music SA1 to SA3 may not be output in a plurality of consecutive special games, and for example, the music SA1 to SA3 may be output in one special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect stage may be controllable when controlled by the high accuracy and high base state, that is, the effect mode MC. In this case, the music SP1 to SP3 can be output while being controlled by the effect mode MC.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the premier stage, any of the character images CA1 to CA3 may be displayed as in the normal stage.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the display end timings of the musical note images N1 to N3 may be the same timing regardless of the type of reach effect. For example, the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3 may be the execution start timing of the last special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, an expectation degree effect capable of specifying a jackpot expectation degree of a special game being executed may be feasible. For example, the expectation degree production may include a plurality of types of production contents having different jackpot expectations. In this case, for example, the display end timings of the musical note images N1 to N3 may be different timings according to the effect content of the expectation degree effect and may be earlier than the execution start timing of the expectation degree effect. That is, before the execution of the expectation degree effect is started, the effect content of the expectation degree effect may be identifiable from the display end timing of the musical note images N1 to N3.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the same musical note image may be displayed regardless of which of the songs SA1 to SA3 is output. In this case, for example, the display area in which the musical note image is displayed may be different depending on the type of the music SA1 to SA3.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the musical note images N1 to N3 may be displayed on the same effect display device. For example, the musical note images N1 to N3 may be displayed on the first effect display device 26, and for example, the musical note images N1 to N3 may be displayed on the second effect display device 27. Further, for example, the musical note images N1 to N3 may be displayed in the same display area.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the second effect display device 27 may not be provided.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, based on the type of the jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that has entered the jackpot 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, while during the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled. When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
-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 first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board may be mounted as a function on the other board. good. Further, means for controlling the effect display devices 26 and 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the function of the sub-board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of the image.

-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 passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, 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.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(1) The game machine that executes the variable game includes a speaker, a game holding means for suspending the execution of the variable game when the holding condition is satisfied, and an output control means for outputting music from the speaker. The music includes a first music and a second music, the first music is a music output in one or a plurality of consecutive variable games, and the second music is a plurality of consecutive music. It is a song that is output in the variable game and can specify the degree of expectation that the variable game that is executed last among the plurality of consecutive variable games will be a big hit, and the output song is the first song. It is characterized in that the music is not output in the period from the change from a different music to the first music until the execution of the variable game of a predetermined number of times is completed.

HG0 ... Fluctuation image, HG1 to HG4 ... Hold image, SA1 to SA3, SP1 to SP3 ... Music, 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 26 ... 1st effect display device, 26r ... 1st display Area, 27 ... 2nd effect display device, 27r ... 2nd display area, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41a ... Sub-control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable game,
With speakers
A game holding means for holding the execution of a variable game when the holding condition is satisfied, and
A game state control means for controlling the game state, and
An output control means for outputting music from the speaker is provided.
The game state controlled by the game state control means includes a specific game state.
The music includes a first music and a second music.
The first musical piece is a musical piece that is output in one or a plurality of consecutive variable games when controlled in the specific gaming state.
The second music, the output in a plurality of times of variation game continuous when it is controlled to a specific game state, the plurality of last change game run of the change games and for the continuous and jackpot It is a song that can specify the degree of expectation
The output control means does not output the second musical piece during a predetermined period in the specific gaming state, starts output of the second musical piece in the specific gaming state, and then finally executes the variable game. The second music is continuously output until the predetermined timing in
A gaming machine having a period from the start of output of the first music to the end of execution of a predetermined number of variable games in the predetermined period. A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not a reach effect is executed in a variable game in which execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied.
A storage means for storing result information that can specify the result of the preliminary determination,
Based on the result information, it is determined whether the reach effect is executed in the variable game that is executed before the variable game whose execution is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied. With reach identification means to identify
Wherein the predetermined period, according to claim 1, execution of the target change the game from being specified that reach demonstration is executed in the destination of variation game there is a time period until the end of the said reach specific means Gaming machine. The first starting port where the game ball can enter,
Equipped with a second starting port where a game ball can enter,
The variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game.
The holding condition includes a first holding condition that can be established when the game ball enters the first starting port and a second holding condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting opening. And there is
The game holding means is
With the establishment of the first hold condition, the execution of the first variable game can be held up to the first specified number of times.
With the establishment of the second hold condition, the execution of the second variable game can be held up to the second specified number of times.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than the first specified number of times. Equipped with a display means to display images
The image displayed by the display means includes a specific reserved image that corresponds to each variable game whose execution is suspended and can specify the degree of expectation that each variable game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the second music is a music that can be output when it is determined that the effect of displaying the specific reserved image is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode.

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