JP6979218B2 - 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 provided with an operating means that can be operated by a player, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, based on the operation of the operating means. There is something to execute the production. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, various effects such as a crane lifting an item are performed by operating the operating means, and attention is paid to what kind of item can be lifted to improve the interest. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-271630

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines equipped with operating means.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes an effect executing means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. There are a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed, and a special effect that has a higher expectation of a big hit than the specific effect. The special effect is the special effect after the specific effect is executed. and when the operation means is performed in response that it is operated, and when run as a trigger that the said operating means without specific effect is executed is operated, there is, the special effect is , When the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, and when the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed. There is, in the case where the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed, even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means. While the special effect is executed, the gist is that the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes an effect executing means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. There are a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed, a special effect that has a higher expectation of a big hit than the specific effect, and a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operation means. Is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, and when the operation means is operated without the specific effect being executed. There are cases, and the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, and the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed. There are cases where it is executed without it, and when it is decided to execute the specific effect triggered by the operation of the operating means, the operation of the operating means is used as a trigger. The promotion effect is configured to be executed during at least a part of the period during which the specific effect can be executed, and it is decided to execute the specific effect when the operation means is operated. In the case where the promotion effect is executed, if the operation means is not operated, the specific effect is not executed and the special effect is not executed .

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. (A) shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the cannon appearance effect is executed, and (b) shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the first operation promotion effect is executed. figure. (A) is a diagram showing development patterns, and (b) is a diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot expectations of each expansion pattern. A timing chart showing the relationship between the fluctuation time of a special game based on the fluctuation pattern without loss reach and the time and timing at which various effects are executed when the effects are developed in various development patterns. (A) to (q) are diagrams showing the development of the production.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the 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 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. Although not shown in FIG. 1 except for a part of the protective glass 15, the protective glass 15 actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14.

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first button BT1 as an operating means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second button BT2 as an operating means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. For example, the first button BT1 is provided on the upper surface of a member constituting a storage plate (so-called upper plate) capable of storing a game ball. Further, for example, the second button BT2 is provided at the lower left of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second button BT2 is actually operated by switching from the situation of preparing by placing a hand on the first button BT1 for the purpose of operating the first button BT1 to the operation of the second button BT2. It takes a predetermined operation switching time (for example, 1 second) to operate the machine. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first button is switched to the operation of the first button BT1 from the situation in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is preparing by placing a hand on the second button BT2 for the purpose of operating the second button BT2. It takes a predetermined operation switching time (for example, 1 second) to actually operate the BT1.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 21 is defined on the front side of the gaming board 20 in front view. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The launched game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game" or a "special symbol variation game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game.

As used herein, the term "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol changes over time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. The player can recognize the jackpot when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, and can recognize the deviation when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. In the present embodiment, if a big hit is won, a big hit game is given after the end of the special game that is the target of the winning. The jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 as a starting port is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start is made in the ball passage. The sensor SE1 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 as the starting port is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the second start port 27, and the second start is made in the ball passage. The sensor SE2 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the normal winning lottery is won.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, the large winning opening 29 is provided with a series of ball passages (not shown) that guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharge from the game board 20 to the outside), and the count sensor SE3 is connected to the ball passage. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the big hit is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through is disposed at the gate opening. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the conditions for starting a special game and the conditions for starting a normal game are not satisfied, while the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. 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. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-changing state", and the low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-changing state". Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability in the non-probability changing state is "1/319", and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is "1/42". That is, in the present embodiment, the chance of a big hit is overwhelmingly less than the chance of a miss.

Further, 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 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the "non-electric support state".

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

In this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, in the low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is not opened in the low base state, for example, by configuring the lottery so as not to win the normal winning lottery, and the game is played in the second starting port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured so as not to be in the open state even if the normal winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as. In the case of the above configuration, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

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

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbol may define the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the 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 period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is defined to be in a probable change state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is defined to have a high base state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has "8 times" as the upper limit of the number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a jackpot as a game state after the end of the jackpot game until the end of 100 special games or before the end of 100 special games. It is stipulated that the base state should be high until the game is granted. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the first special game is a big hit and the second special game is a big hit, the types of big hits to be determined and the determination rate of various big hits are determined. You may make it different.

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game) to be performed. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are varied and executed. The effect pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is for diversifying the display effect, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The effect game in the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the effect symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the effect symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, "first column" is referred to as "left column", "first symbol" is indicated as "left symbol", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second symbol" is indicated. It is indicated as "middle symbol", "third column" is indicated as "right column", and "third symbol" is indicated as "right symbol". In each column, in principle, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "323", "112", [426], etc., in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a variable manner again, such as "sway fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ..

In a production game, a reach may be formed and a reach production may be performed. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column. The state in which the effect symbols (in the present embodiment, the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner corresponds to the state in which the reach is formed. As the reach effect, for example, there may be a plurality of types of reach effect in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 41 are arranged on the back side of the gaming board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The game board unit is fixed to the middle frame 13. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 40b stores the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the probable change state and a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state. The jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the probabilistic state and the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state may be the same in some values or all different values. There may be. Further, the main ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The production lottery is a lottery that determines whether to execute the reach production when the jackpot lottery is not won, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

Further, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, it can be said that the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the special game is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is the effect content of finally displaying the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol after the reach effect. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach non-out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and an out-of-reach with out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach is finally fixedly stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the design combination of the out-of-order after the reach effect is confirmed. In addition, the jackpot variation pattern includes the jackpot variation pattern of the normal reach effect, which is associated with the execution of only the normal reach effect among the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, and the jackpot variation of the super reach effect, which is associated with the execution of the super reach effect. There is a pattern. In addition, the variation pattern with out-of-reach includes the out-of-reach variation pattern of the normal reach effect, which is associated with the execution of only the normal reach effect among the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, and the super reach effect, which is associated with the execution of the super reach effect. There is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns without out-of-reach in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include variation patterns HP1 to HP4. The variation time of the special game associated with the variation pattern HP1 is shorter than the variation time of the special game associated with the variation pattern HP2. Further, the fluctuation time of the special game associated with the fluctuation pattern HP2 is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special game associated with the fluctuation pattern HP3. Similarly, the variation time of the special game associated with the variation pattern HP3 is shorter than the variation time of the special game associated with the variation pattern HP4. In the following description, the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP1 is referred to as "strong shortening variation", and the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP2. May be referred to as "shortening fluctuation". In the following description, for example, "when a strong shortening fluctuation is performed" corresponds to a case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP1 is executed, and "when a shortening fluctuation is performed" is a fluctuation pattern. This corresponds to the case where a special game based on HP2 is executed. Further, in the following description, the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP3 is referred to as "strong shortening variation", and the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP4. The content of the fluctuation may be referred to as "normal fluctuation". In the following description, for example, "when a weak shortening fluctuation is performed" corresponds to a case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP3 is executed, and "when a normal fluctuation is performed" is a fluctuation pattern. This corresponds to the case where a special game based on HP4 is executed.

Further, there are fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 as fluctuation patterns with out-of-reach. The variation pattern HP5 is an out-of-range variation pattern of the normal reach effect, and the variation pattern HP6 is an out-of-range variation pattern of the super reach effect. In the following description, the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP5 is referred to as "first off-reach variation", and the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP6 is shown. The content of the fluctuation may be referred to as "second off-reach fluctuation". In the following description, for example, "when the first out-of-reach change is performed" corresponds to the case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP5 is executed, and "when the second out-of-reach change is performed". Corresponds to the case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP6 is executed.

Further, the jackpot fluctuation pattern includes fluctuation patterns HP7 and HP8. The variation pattern HP7 is a jackpot variation pattern of a normal reach effect, and the variation pattern HP8 is a jackpot variation pattern of a super reach effect. In the following description, the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP7 is referred to as "first jackpot reach variation", and the variation content of the production game performed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP8 is shown. The content of the fluctuation may be referred to as "second jackpot reach fluctuation". In the following description, for example, "when the first jackpot reach fluctuation is performed" corresponds to the case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP7 is executed, and "when the second jackpot reach fluctuation is performed". Corresponds to the case where a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP8 is executed.

The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

As shown in FIG. 3, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). Further, an information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

The sub-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 RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The first button BT1 and the second button BT2 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the first button BT1 is operated and a detection signal output when the second button BT2 is operated via a port (not shown).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, various processes executed by the main CPU 40a based on the control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, the first input determination). Shows). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). .. If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and performs the first special symbol input process. To finish. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input (hereinafter, the second input determination). Shows). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of the second special hold stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold determination). .. If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and performs a second special symbol input process. To finish. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

The random number information stored in the main RAM 40c in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process are, for example, random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers) and random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers). (Shown), a random number used to determine a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern determination random number), a random number used for an effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as an effect determination random number), and the like.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in the big hit game, in the special game, or in the interval between fluctuations. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination when any of the big hit game, the special game, and the interval between fluctuations. When the judgment result of the execution judgment is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main CPU 40a stores a wait command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and performs the special symbol start processing. finish.

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

In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery is at least partially different between the probabilistic state and the non-probable change state. After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and a fluctuation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol, and determines the out-of-reach and variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol or variation pattern, the main CPU 40a indicates control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and control information (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the variation pattern. ) Is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start processing is terminated. In the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. After finishing the big hit lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and a fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol, and determines the out-of-reach and variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After that, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

As described above, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. Further, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern in the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern, thereby realizing a function as a fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game.

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

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the control of granting the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations has elapsed. The main CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is given after winning the jackpot.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main CPU 40a specifies to control to the non-probability change state, a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main RAM 40c with the end of the big hit game. .. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a specifies that the control to the probabilistic state is specified, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probabilistic state is set in the probability state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be performed in the high base state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a stores "100 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state in the main RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 40a becomes low with the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0. Set the base state flag to a value that can be specified to control the base state. That is, the main CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state as the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal hit game nor the normal game is in progress, while the main CPU 40a makes a negative judgment when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates the normal hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the normal hold number after the update. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Then, the main CPU 40a determines the normal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game is completed, and the first actuator is opened so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. In the present embodiment, it is easier to win the normal winning lottery when the high base state is used than when the low base state is used. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win the ordinary winning lottery even when the base is low, and when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 as compared with the case of the high base state, but the game ball enters the second starting port 27. There is a possibility of a ball.

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

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

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. The sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination according to the effect symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the sub CPU 41a specifies the jackpot symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the sub CPU 41a specifies a symbol that is out of alignment from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of symbols that are out of alignment according to the effect symbol. For example, when the sub CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern with reach from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of symbols that are out of reach including reach. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies the non-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the production game. Then, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a causes the definite stop display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol, triggered by the input of the end command. The sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the end command. In this case, the end command may be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a stepwise effect as a predetermined effect. The stage effect is an effect that is executed when the special game is being executed and the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner. The stage effect is developed with the first content executed up to the first stage effect as the first predetermined effect of the first stage, and the second predetermined effect of the second stage after the first stage effect is executed. There are cases where the second stage effect as an effect is developed with the second content executed until the effect is executed. The second stage production is a production that is executed so as to develop from the first stage production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the staged effect is developed with the second content, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the staged effect is developed with the first content. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the predetermined effect is developed with the first content. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is developed with the first content executed up to the first predetermined effect of the first stage, and the second stage after the first predetermined effect is executed. There are cases where the second content is developed until the second predetermined effect is executed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes the first stage effect as a specific effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a second stage effect as a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed. In addition, there are a plurality of types of production contents of the first stage production. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the production content of the first stage production is different so that the jackpot expectation is different according to each production content. Similarly, there are a plurality of types of production contents of the second stage production. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the production content of the second stage production is different so that the jackpot expectation is different according to each production content.

The first stage effect is executed when the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 is operated, and when the first button BT1 and the second button BT2 are not operated. There is. As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific effect may be executed when the operating means is operated, or may be executed even if the operating means is not operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the first predetermined effect may be executed when the operating means is operated. In the following description, "the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 has been operated" may be indicated as "the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 have been operated". Further, in the following description, "the first button BT1 and the second button BT2 are not operated" may be indicated as "the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated".

Further, the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, and the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are executed after the first stage effect is executed. There are cases where it is executed even if is not operated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, or even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed. There are cases where it is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined effect may be executed when the operating means is operated. Further, the second stage effect is executed at a timing after the execution of the first stage effect is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect is configured to be executed at a timing after the execution of the specific effect is started.

In the case where the stage effect is developed with the second content, after the first stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the second operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. Staged production is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed, it is special even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means. The production is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined effect is executed when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content and when the first predetermined effect is executed when the operating means is operated. The effect is executed without being triggered by the operation of the operating means.

On the other hand, in the case where the stage effect is developed with the second content, even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, after the first stage effect is executed, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated as an opportunity. The second stage production may be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed, even if the operation means is not operated, the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed. The production is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined effect is when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content and when the first predetermined effect is executed without being triggered by the operation of the operating means. The effect can be executed when the operating means is operated.

As described above, the second stage effect is the first stage effect after the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. Can be executed either after or after. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is performed either after the specific effect is executed when the operating means is operated or after the specific effect is executed even if the operating means is not operated. Can be executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a special effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25. The special effect is an effect that is executed when the special game is being executed and the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner. The special production is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the first stage production. As described above, the effect includes a special effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the specific effect (first predetermined effect). In addition, the special production is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the second stage production. As described above, the production includes a special production having a higher expectation of a big hit than the special production (second predetermined production).

The special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Further, the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, and the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are executed without the first stage effect being executed. There are cases where it is executed when it is operated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, and the operation means is operated without executing the specific effect. There are cases where it is executed with this as an opportunity.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a cannon that announces that one of the first button BT1 and the second button BT2 will be operated for the effect that the effect display device 25 can execute. There is an appearance production. When the cannon appearance effect is executed, the cannon image TH imitating the cannon is displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, when the cannon appearance effect is executed, the effect display device 25 asks the player which of the first button BT1 and the second button BT2 to operate (in FIG. 5A). , "Which button do you want?" Character information) is displayed. Further, when the cannon appearance effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the cannon image TH in an manner indicating that the cannon image TH is preparing for firing after the cannon image TH is displayed.

After the execution of the cannon appearance effect is started, the effect display device 25 executes a firing effect in which the cannon indicated by the cannon image TH fires a cannonball. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a firing effect as an effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25.

After the execution of the firing effect is started, the effect display device 25 executes the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. The operation promotion effect corresponds to a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operating means. The operation promotion effect includes a first operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the first button BT1 and a second operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the second button BT2. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the first operation promotion effect is executed, the button image BG imitating the first button BT1 is displayed on the effect display device 25. Incidentally, although not shown, when the second operation promotion effect is executed, the button image BG imitating the second button BT2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, when the second operation promotion effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the first operation promotion effect is executed.

The first operation promotion effect corresponds to an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the first button BT1. On the other hand, the second operation promotion effect corresponds to an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the second button BT2. Regardless of whether the first operation promotion effect or the second operation promotion effect is executed, the cannon appearance effect whose execution is started before the execution of those operation promotion effects is started is performed. The embodiments are the same. Therefore, it is not possible to specify which operation of the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 is promoted from the production mode of the cannon appearance effect. Therefore, it can be said that the cannon appearance effect is executed in an effect mode that conceals the type of operation button that is urged to be operated in the operation promotion effect that is executed thereafter. Similarly, regardless of whether the first operation promotion effect or the second operation promotion effect is executed, the effect of the firing effect whose execution is started before the execution of those operation promotion effects is started. The embodiments are the same. Therefore, it is not possible to specify which operation of the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 is promoted from the effect mode of the firing effect. Therefore, it can be said that the firing effect is executed in an effect mode that conceals the type of operation button that is urged to be operated in the operation promotion effect that is executed thereafter.

In the present embodiment, when any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, the operation promotion effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated during the execution of the operation promotion effect, any one of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the first button BT1 is operated during the execution of the first operation promotion effect, any one of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect is executed. .. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second button BT2 is operated during the execution of the second operation promotion effect, any one of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the second button BT2 is operated during the execution of the first operation promotion effect, or when neither the first button BT1 nor the second button BT2 is operated, the first Neither the stage effect, the second stage effect nor the special effect is executed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the first button BT1 is operated during the execution of the second operation promotion effect, or when neither the first button BT1 nor the second button BT2 is operated, the first button is used. Neither the 1st stage effect, the 2nd stage effect nor the special effect is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, one of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect is executed during the period in which the operation promotion effect is executed, triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Corresponds to the possible period. The "period during which the operation promotion effect is executed" in the present embodiment is set to a time equal to or less than a predetermined operation switching time (for example, 1 second). As a result, for example, in a situation where the second button BT2 is being prepared to be operated, the button to be operated is changed from the second button BT2 to the first button BT1 based on the fact that the first operation promotion effect is actually executed. Even if the switching is performed, it becomes difficult to operate the first button BT1 during the execution of the first operation promotion effect. Similarly, for example, in a situation where the first button BT1 is being prepared to be operated, the button to be operated is changed from the first button BT1 to the second button BT2 based on the fact that the second operation promotion effect is actually executed. Even if the switching is performed, it becomes difficult to operate the second button BT2 during the execution of the second operation promotion effect.

In the following description, a series of effects from the execution of the cannon appearance effect to the execution of the firing effect to the execution of the operation promotion effect may be collectively referred to as a "pre-operation effect". In the present embodiment, the pre-operation effect including the operation promotion effect can be said to be a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the operation means.

Here, based on FIG. 6A, a development pattern of an effect in which a stage effect, a special effect, and a pre-operation effect are executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 6A, there are a total of seven types of expansion patterns, expansion patterns T1 to T7, in the expansion pattern in the present embodiment.

When the effect is developed by the development pattern T1, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and then any of the second stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect is executed. Will not be done. In this way, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T1, the stepwise effect is developed in the first content. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T1, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

When the effect is developed by the development pattern T2, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and then the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. To. When the effect is developed in the development pattern T2, the special effect and the pre-operation effect are not executed. In this way, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T2, the stepwise effect is developed in the second content. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T2, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. When the effect is developed by the development pattern T2, the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

When the effect is developed by the development pattern T3, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and then the second stage effect is executed after the pre-operation effect is executed. When the effect is executed in the development pattern T3, the special effect is not executed. Further, even when the effect is developed by the development pattern T3, if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are not operated, the second stage effect is not executed. In this way, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T3, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 that are urged to be operated in the pre-operation effect are operated, the step effect is developed in the second content. Become. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T3, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. When the effect is developed by the development pattern T3, the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. That is, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T3, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the execution of the first stage effect is started even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. A two-stage production is executed.

When the effect is developed by the development pattern T4, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and then the special effect is executed after the pre-operation effect is executed. When the effect is executed in the development pattern T4, the second stage effect is not executed. Further, even when the effect is developed by the development pattern T4, the special effect is not executed if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are not operated. In this way, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T4, the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. When the effect is developed by the development pattern T4, the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. That is, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T4, the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed.

When the effect is developed in the development pattern T5, the first stage effect is executed after the pre-operation effect is executed, and then neither the second stage effect nor the special effect is executed. Further, even when the effect is developed in the development pattern T5, if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are not operated, the first stage effect is not executed. In this way, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T5, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 that are urged to be operated in the pre-operation effect are operated, the stepwise effect is developed in the first content. Become. That is, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T5, the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated.

When the effect is developed in the development pattern T6, the special effect is executed after the pre-operation effect is executed, and then neither the first stage effect nor the second stage effect is executed. Further, even when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6, if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are not operated, the special effect is not executed. In this way, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7, the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6, the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated without executing the first stage effect.

When the effect is developed in the development pattern T7, the first stage effect is executed after the pre-operation effect is executed, and then the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. When the effect is executed in the development pattern T7, the special effect is not executed. Further, even when the effect is developed in the development pattern T7, if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are not operated, the first stage effect is not executed, and then the first stage effect is not executed. The second stage production of is not executed either. In this way, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 that are prompted to be operated in the pre-operation effect are operated, the stepwise effect is developed with the second content. Become. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7, the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7, the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. That is, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T7, even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated after the execution of the first stage effect is started triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. A two-stage production is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed in any of the development patterns T2, T3, and T7, that is, when the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed. In, the special effect is not executed before and after the second stage effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect is not executed before and after the special effect is executed when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T4, that is, when the special effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, the second before and after the special effect is executed. No stage production is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect is not executed before and after the special effect is executed when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed.

Here, the relationship between the jackpot expectations of each development pattern will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T4, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T3. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T3, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T2. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T2, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T5, the expectation of a big hit is higher than that when the effect is developed by the development pattern T1.

As described above, the jackpot expectation when the production is developed by the development pattern T2, the jackpot expectation when the production is developed by the development pattern T3, and the jackpot expectation when the production is developed by the development pattern T7 are , It is higher than the jackpot expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T1 and the jackpot expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T5. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the staged effect is developed with the second content, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the staged effect is developed with the first content. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the predetermined effect is developed with the first content.

Further, the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T5 is higher than the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T1. That is, when the stage effect is developed with the first content and the first stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. However, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the first stage production is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect is developed with the first content and the first predetermined effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operating means, the operation of the operating means is used as a trigger. Compared to the case where the first predetermined effect is executed without any problem, the expectation of a big hit is high.

Further, the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T3 is higher than the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T7. That is, when the stage effect is developed with the second content and the second stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Compared to the case where the first stage production is executed with this as an opportunity, the expectation of a big hit is high. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content and the second predetermined effect is executed when the operation means is operated, the operation means is operated. Compared to the case where the first predetermined effect is executed as an opportunity, the expectation of a big hit is high.

Further, the big hit expectation when the effect is developed in the development pattern T3 is higher than the big hit expectation when the effect is developed in the development pattern T2 and the big hit expectation when the effect is developed in the development pattern T7. .. That is, when the stage effect is developed with the second content, if the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, the second stage effect is executed. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 after the first stage effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content, the second predetermined effect is executed when the operating means is operated after the first predetermined effect is executed. The jackpot expectation is higher than in the case where the second predetermined effect is executed without triggering the operation of the operating means after the first predetermined effect is executed.

Further, the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T4 is higher than the big hit expectation when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6. That is, when the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not executed without the first stage effect. The expectation of a big hit is higher than when a special effect is executed when the operation is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, the operation means is operated without executing the specific effect. Compared to the case where a special effect is executed as an opportunity, the expectation of a big hit is high.

Next, based on FIG. 7, the relationship between the variation time of the special game based on the variation pattern without out-of-reach and the time and timing at which various effects are executed when the effects are developed in various development patterns will be described. do.

When the effect is developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T4 after the execution of the special game is started, the timing t11 at which the execution of the first stage effect is started is developed after the execution of the special game is started. When the effect is developed in any of the patterns T5 to T7, the timing is later than the timing t12 at which the execution of the pre-operation effect is started.

When the effect is developed in the development pattern T1, the time from the start of execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T1 is longer than the variation time associated with the variation pattern HP1. , It is shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP4.

Further, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T2, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T2 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 and HP2. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4. Further, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T5, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T5 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 and HP2. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4. Further, when the effect is developed by the development pattern T6, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed by the development pattern T6 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 and HP2. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4.

Further, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T3, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T3 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 to HP3. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern HP4. Further, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T4, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T4 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 to HP3. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern HP4. Further, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T7, the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the effect developed in the development pattern T7 is the variation associated with the variation patterns HP1 to HP3. It is longer than the time and shorter than the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern HP4.

Incidentally, when the reach effect is performed during the execution of the special game, the time from the start of the execution of the special game until the reach is formed is when the effect is developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T7. Even so, it is longer than the time from the start of execution of the special game to the end of the production developed in the development pattern. That is, regardless of which of the development patterns T1 to T7 is used to develop the effect, the effect produced by the development pattern ends before the reach is formed.

Next, the development of the effects that can be executed in the special game based on various fluctuation patterns will be described.
When the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP1 is being executed, that is, when the strong shortening fluctuation is performed, the effect is not developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T7. That is, during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP1, none of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect is executed.

While the special game based on the variation pattern HP2 is being executed, that is, when the shortened variation is performed, the effect may be developed by the development pattern T1, while the effect is developed by any of the development patterns T2 to T7. It will not be deployed. That is, while the special game based on the variation pattern HP2 is being executed, the first stage effect may be executed, while the second stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect are not executed. Further, during the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP2, the stage effect is developed in the first content, but not in the second content. In addition, during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP2, the effect is not necessarily developed by the development pattern T1, and the first stage effect may not be executed.

When a special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP3 is being executed, that is, when a weak shortening fluctuation is performed, the effect may be developed by any of the development patterns T1, T2, and T5, while the development pattern T3. , T4, T6, T7, the production is not developed. That is, during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP3, the stage effect may be developed with the first content or may be developed with the second content. Further, the special effect is not executed during the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP3. While the special game based on the variation pattern HP3 is being executed, the effect is not necessarily developed in any of the development patterns T1, T2, and T5, and the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the pre-operation effect are not necessarily developed. Neither of these may be executed.

While the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP4 is being executed, that is, when the normal fluctuation is performed, the effect may be developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T3, T5, and T7, while the development pattern. The production is not developed in any of T4 and T6. That is, during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern HP4, the stage effect may be developed with the first content or may be developed with the second content. Further, the special effect is not executed during the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP4. While the special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP4 is being executed, the effect is not necessarily developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T3, T5, and T7, and the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the operation are not necessarily developed. None of the previous productions may be performed.

When a special game based on any of the variable patterns HP5 and HP7 is being executed, that is, when only the normal reach effect is executed among the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, any of the development patterns T1 to T3, T5, and T7. There are cases where the production is developed. On the other hand, during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7, the effect is not developed in any of the development patterns T4 and T6. That is, during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7, the stage effect may be developed with the first content or may be developed with the second content. Further, the special effect is not executed during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7. It should be noted that during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7, the effect is not necessarily developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T3, T5 and T7, and the first stage effect, Neither the second stage effect nor the pre-operation effect may be executed.

When a special game based on any of the variable patterns HP6 and HP8 is being executed, that is, when the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect, the effect is developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T7. There is. That is, during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP8, the stage effect may be developed by the first content or the second content. Further, during the execution of the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP8, a special effect may be executed. While the special game based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP8 is being executed, the effect is not necessarily developed in any of the development patterns T1 to T7, and the first stage effect and the second stage effect are not necessarily developed. , Special effect and pre-operation effect may not be executed.

As described above, even if the second stage effect is executed after the execution of the first stage effect is started, the reach effect may be executed or the reach effect may not be executed. On the other hand, the special effect is executed only when the super reach effect is executed. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, the expectation for the big hit can be improved as compared with the case where the first stage effect and the second stage effect are executed.

Next, the control related to the execution of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect will be described.
When the variable pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs an effect execution lottery for determining whether to develop the effect in the development pattern. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the effect execution lottery differs depending on the fluctuation pattern specified in the fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, when the variation pattern HP1 is specified, the effect execution lottery is not won. For example, the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the variation pattern without loss reach is specified is lower than the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the variation pattern with loss reach is specified. For example, the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the deviation variation pattern of the normal reach effect is specified is lower than the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the deviation variation pattern of the super reach effect is specified. For example, the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the out-of-order variation pattern is specified is lower than the winning probability of the effect execution lottery when the jackpot variation pattern is specified.

Then, when the effect execution lottery is not won, the sub CPU 41a does not determine the development pattern. As a result, none of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect is executed during the execution of the special game.

On the other hand, when the effect execution lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a determines the development pattern. At this time, the sub CPU 41a determines the expansion pattern based on the designated fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a determines the expansion pattern T1 when the variation pattern HP2 is specified. Further, when the variation pattern HP3 is specified, the sub CPU 41a determines one of the expansion patterns T1, T2, and T5. Further, when any of the variation patterns HP4, HP5, and HP7 is specified, the sub CPU 41a determines the expansion pattern of any of the expansion patterns T1 to T3, T5, and T7. Further, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP8 is specified, the sub CPU 41a determines the expansion pattern of any of the expansion patterns T1 to T7. The probability that various expansion patterns will be determined from the possible expansion patterns that can be determined will differ depending on the fluctuation pattern. For example, in the present embodiment, the probability that each development pattern is determined is determined so as to have the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree shown in FIG. 6 (b). In determining the expansion pattern, for example, the sub CPU 41a may be configured to acquire the value of a random number generated in the sub substrate 41 and determine the expansion pattern based on the value of the random number. When the expansion pattern is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as expansion pattern information) that can identify the determined expansion pattern in the sub RAM 41c. The expansion pattern information stored in the sub RAM 41c is erased based on the end of the special game.

Further, when the development pattern including the pre-operation effect is determined, that is, when any of the expansion patterns T3 to T7 is determined, the sub CPU 41a triggers the execution of the effect from the first button BT1 and the second button BT2. Determine the type of operation button to be used. As a result, it is determined which of the first operation promotion effect and the second operation promotion effect is to be executed as the operation promotion effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a has the first button BT1 and the first button BT1 so that the jackpot expectation when the second operation promotion effect is executed is higher than the jackpot expectation when the first operation promotion effect is executed. From the two-button BT2, the type of operation button that triggers the execution of the effect is determined. Then, the sub CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as expansion button information) that can specify the type of the determined operation button in the sub RAM 41c. The expansion button information stored in the sub RAM 41c is erased based on the end of the special game.

Further, when the development pattern including the first stage effect is determined, that is, when any one of the development patterns T1 to T5 and T7 is determined, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the first stage effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the first stage effect with a probability (selectivity) according to the designated fluctuation pattern. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the first stage effect so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the effect content of the first stage effect. Then, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c information that can specify the determined effect content of the first stage effect (hereinafter referred to as the first effect content information). The first effect content information stored in the sub RAM 41c is deleted based on the end of the special game.

Further, when the development pattern including the second stage effect is determined, that is, when any one of the development patterns T2, T3, and T7 is determined, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the second stage effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the second stage effect with a probability (selectivity) according to the designated fluctuation pattern. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the second stage effect so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the effect content of the second stage effect. Then, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c information that can specify the effect content of the determined second stage effect (hereinafter referred to as the second effect content information). The second effect content information stored in the sub RAM 41c is deleted based on the end of the special game.

When the sub CPU 41a can specify any of the expansion patterns T1 to T4 from the expansion pattern information, that is, when any one of the expansion patterns T1 to T4 is determined, the sub CPU 41a is predetermined after the execution of the special game is started. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the execution of the first stage effect is started at the timing when the first effect time elapses (timing t11 shown in FIG. 7). At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the first effect content information is executed.

Further, when the development pattern T2 can be specified from the development pattern information, the sub CPU 41a sets the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the second stage effect is started at the timing after the execution of the first stage effect is started. Control. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the second effect content information is executed.

Further, when any one of the development patterns T3 and T4 can be specified from the development pattern information, the sub CPU 41a so as to start the execution of the pre-operation effect at the timing after the execution of the first stage effect is started. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the cannon appearance effect is started. After starting the execution of the cannon appearance effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the firing effect is started. Then, after starting the execution of the firing effect, the sub CPU 41a controls so that the operation promotion effect is executed. At this time, when the first button BT1 can be specified from the expansion button information, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first operation promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second button BT2 can be specified from the expansion button information, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second operation promotion effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the operation promotion effect is executed for a maximum of 1 second. When the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompting the operation in the operation promotion effect are operated, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the operation promotion effect ends with the operation as an opportunity.

Then, when the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, that is, the execution of the first operation promotion effect is executed. When the first button BT1 is operated during the operation, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the second effect content information is executed. However, when the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information and the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, that is, the execution of the first operation promotion effect is executed. When the second button BT2 is operated during the operation, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the second stage effect and does not end the execution of the first operation promotion effect. Similarly, when the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information and the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, that is, the second operation promotion effect When the second button BT2 is operated during execution, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the second effect content information is executed. However, when the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information and the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, that is, the execution of the second operation promotion effect is executed. When the first button BT1 is operated during the operation, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the second stage effect and does not end the execution of the second operation promotion effect.

Further, in the case where the expansion pattern T4 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a executes the special effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be so as to control the effect display device 25. However, in the case where the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, if the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the special effect. Therefore, the execution of the first operation promotion effect is not terminated. Similarly, when the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information and the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a executes the special effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed. However, in the case where the expansion pattern T3 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, if the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the special effect. Therefore, the execution of the second operation promotion effect is not terminated.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a can specify any of the expansion patterns T5 to T7 from the expansion pattern information, that is, when any one of the expansion patterns T5 to T7 is determined, the execution of the special game is started. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the execution of the operation promotion effect is started at the timing when the predetermined second effect time elapses (timing t12 shown in FIG. 7). At this time, when the first button BT1 can be specified from the expansion button information, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first operation promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second button BT2 can be specified from the expansion button information, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second operation promotion effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the operation promotion effect is executed for a maximum of 1 second. When the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompting the operation in the operation promotion effect are operated, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the operation promotion effect ends with the operation as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, the case where any of the development patterns T5 and T7 is determined corresponds to the case where it is determined to execute the specific effect triggered by the operation of the operating means. In this way, when the development patterns T5 and T7 are determined, the operation promotion effect is performed in at least a part of the period during which the first stage effect can be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Is executed. That is, the present embodiment is configured so that the promotion effect is executed at least a part of the period during which the specific effect can be executed when the operating means is operated.

Then, in the case where any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a , The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the first stage effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the first effect content information is executed. However, in the case where any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a , The execution of the first stage effect is not executed, and the execution of the first operation promotion effect is not terminated. Similarly, when any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a , The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the first stage effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the first effect content information is executed. However, in the case where any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a , The execution of the first stage effect is not executed, and the execution of the second operation promotion effect is not terminated.

In this way, when any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 is determined, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are urged to operate in the operation promotion effect even though the operation promotion effect is executed. If is not operated, the first stage effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the specific effect when the operation means is operated, and the operation means is not operated even though the promotion effect is executed. No specific effect is performed. Further, in particular, when the expansion pattern T7 is determined, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 prompted to be operated by the operation promotion effect are not operated even though the operation promotion effect is executed. , The first stage effect is not executed, and the second stage effect is not executed thereafter. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the specific effect when the operation means is operated, and the operation means is not operated even though the promotion effect is executed. No specific effect is executed, and no special effect is executed.

Further, when the development pattern T7 can be specified from the development pattern information and the first stage effect is executed, the sub CPU 41a has the second stage effect at the timing after the execution of the first stage effect is started. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the execution of the above is started. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second stage effect of the effect content that can be specified from the second effect content information is executed.

Further, in the case where the expansion pattern T6 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, when the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a executes the special effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be so as to control the effect display device 25. However, in the case where the expansion pattern T6 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, if the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the first operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the special effect. Therefore, the execution of the first operation promotion effect is not terminated. Similarly, when the expansion pattern T6 can be specified from the expansion pattern information and the detection signal from the second button BT2 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a executes the special effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed. However, in the case where the expansion pattern T6 can be specified from the expansion pattern information, if the detection signal from the first button BT1 is input while the second operation promotion effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the special effect. Therefore, the execution of the second operation promotion effect is not terminated.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 corresponds to the effect execution means for executing the effect. Then, in the present embodiment, by controlling the effect display device 25 by the sub CPU 41a, the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized.

Here, the development of the effect executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (q).
As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), after the execution of the special game is started, the first stage effect may be executed, or the cannon appears without the first stage effect being executed. The production may be performed. As shown in FIGS. 8 (c), 8 (d) and 8 (e), after the first stage effect is executed after the execution of the special game is started, the second stage effect, special effect and operation are performed. In some cases, the effect ends without the previous effect being executed, in some cases the second stage effect is executed, and in other cases the cannon appearance effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e), 8 (f), and 8 (g), when the cannon appearance effect is executed, the operation promotion effect is executed after the firing effect is executed. ..

Then, when the operation buttons urged to be operated in the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8 (g) cannot be operated in a timely manner within the period during which the operation promotion effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 8 (h). In addition, the production ends without executing either the second stage production or the special production. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 (i) and 8 (j), the operation buttons prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8 (g) are pressed during the period during which the operation promotion effect is executed. If the operation can be performed at the right time, the second stage effect or the special effect is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the cannon appearance effect is executed without executing the first stage effect after the execution of the special game is started, then, FIGS. 8 (k) and 8 (b). As shown in l), after the firing effect is executed, the operation promotion effect is executed.

Then, when the operation buttons urged to be operated in the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8 (l) cannot be operated in a timely manner within the period during which the operation promotion effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 8 (m). In addition, the production is completed without executing any of the first stage production, the second stage production, and the special production. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 (n) and 8 (o), the operation buttons prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8 (l) are pressed during the period during which the operation promotion effect is executed. If the operation can be performed at the right time, the first stage effect or the special effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (p) and 8 (q), after the first stage effect shown in FIG. 8 (n) is executed, the second stage effect may not be executed, or the second stage effect may not be executed. In some cases, staged effects are performed.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) The first stage effect (specific effect) may be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated, or may be executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. It may be done. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are involved in the execution of the first stage production. For example, for a player who thinks that the first stage effect is not executed unless the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, the first stage effect is executed even though the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. It can surprise you in some cases and improve your interest. On the other hand, for example, for a player who thinks that the first stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. It can surprise you in some cases and improve your interest.

(2) If the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated even though the operation promotion effect as the promotion effect for encouraging the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) is executed, the first stage effect ( Specific production) is not executed. This makes it possible to create a situation in which the first stage effect is not executed unless the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. As a result, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 can be positively operated, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

(3) The second stage effect (special effect) that can be executed after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed is the first stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means). Can be executed either after is executed or after the first stage effect is executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. Therefore, after the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and after the first stage effect is executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. In any case, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second stage production is executed following the execution of the first stage production, and to improve the interest.

(4) The second stage effect (special effect) may be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed. , The operation buttons BT1 and BT2 may be executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated after the first stage effect is executed. Therefore, after the first stage effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are involved in the execution of the second stage effect, and to improve the interest. For example, for a player who thinks that the second stage effect cannot be executed unless the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, the operation buttons BT1 and BT1 are executed after the first stage effect is executed. It is possible to be surprised when the second stage production is executed even though the BT2 is not operated, and it is possible to improve the interest. On the other hand, for example, for a player who thinks that the second stage effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 after the first stage effect is executed, after the first stage effect is executed. It is possible to be surprised when the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(5) When the second stage effect (special effect) is executed after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed, the first operation button BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated. After the stage effect is executed, the second stage is executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are not operated. On the other hand, when the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. The second stage production is executed with the fact that it was done. As described above, when the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, both effects are not executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Therefore, for example, a period of waiting for the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 before the execution of each effect in order to execute both the first stage effect and the second stage effect when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Compared to the case of setting, the total time until "the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed" can be shortened. As a result, for example, it is possible to improve the interest by executing other productions within the shortened time. In addition, if the fluctuation time of the special game is shortened by the shortened time, the efficiency of the game can be improved. If the efficiency of the game can be improved, many special games can be enjoyed in a short time, which can contribute to the improvement of the interest as a result.

(6) When it is decided to execute the first stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation promotion effect as the promotion effect for encouraging the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is executed. Nevertheless, when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated, neither the first stage effect nor the second stage effect (special effect) is executed. This makes it possible to create a situation in which neither the first stage effect nor the second stage effect is executed unless the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. As a result, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 can be positively operated, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

(7) The special effect may be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed, or the first stage effect is performed. It may be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated without being executed. Therefore, when executing the special effect, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the first stage effect is executed and to improve the interest. For example, for a player who thinks that the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, the operation is performed even though the first stage effect is not executed. It is possible to be surprised when a special effect is executed when the buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and it is possible to improve the interest. On the other hand, for example, for a player who thinks that the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated when the first stage effect is not executed, the operation is performed after the first stage effect is executed. It is possible to be surprised when a special effect is executed when the buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(8) When the second stage effect (special effect) is executed after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed, the special effect is not executed before and after the second stage effect is executed. Further, when the special effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, the second stage effect is not executed before and after the special effect is executed. As described above, after the first stage effect is executed, if the special effect is executed, the second stage effect is not executed, and if the second stage effect is executed, the special effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the special effect or the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed. Further, if one of the second stage effect and the special effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, it is not necessary to expect the other effect to be executed. It is also possible to raise the degree of attention and effectively improve the interest.

(9) When the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated after the first stage effect (specific effect) is executed, the first stage effect is executed. Compared to the case where the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated without any trouble, the expectation of a big hit is high. As a result, while expecting that a special effect with a higher expectation of a big hit will be executed compared to the first stage effect, it is expected that the first stage effect will be executed before the special effect is executed. It can be made to improve the interest.

(10) The second stage effect (second predetermined effect) may be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated. However, the first stage effect (first predetermined effect) is executed when the stage effect (predetermined effect) is developed with the second content and when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. In some cases, the second stage effect is executed without the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 as a trigger. In this way, when the stage effect is developed with the second content, after the first stage effect has already been executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is used as a trigger. The second stage production is executed without any. As a result, when the first stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and then the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. In comparison with, the time required for the stage production developed in the second content can be shortened. As a result, for example, it is possible to improve the interest by executing other productions within the shortened time. In addition, if the fluctuation time of the special game is shortened by the shortened time, the efficiency of the game can be improved. If the efficiency of the game can be improved, many special games can be enjoyed in a short time, which can contribute to the improvement of the interest as a result.

(11) When the stage effect (predetermined effect) is developed with the first content, the first stage effect (first predetermined effect) is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means) are operated. In this case, the expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case where the first stage effect is executed without the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 as a trigger. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the first stage effect is executed by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and to improve the interest. Further, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the first stage effect by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

(12) The first stage effect (first predetermined effect) when the stage effect (predetermined effect) is developed with the second content and without being triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means). ) Is executed, the second stage effect (second predetermined effect) can be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Then, when the stage effect is developed with the second content, if the second stage effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed, the second stage effect is executed. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the second stage effect is executed without the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 as a trigger after the first stage effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second stage production is executed by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and to improve the interest. Further, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the second stage effect by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

Further, when the stage effect is developed with the first content and the first stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is used as a trigger. Compared to the case where the first stage production is executed without doing so, the expectation of a big hit is high. On the other hand, when the stage effect is developed with the second content and the second stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. Compared to the case where the first stage production is executed with this as an opportunity, the expectation of a big hit is high. In this way, when the stage effect is developed with the first content, the person who executes the first stage effect when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated can operate the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. Expectations for big hits are higher than when the first stage production is executed without triggering. However, when the stage effect is developed with the second content, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated after the first stage effect is executed without triggering the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. It is assumed that the jackpot expectation when the second stage production is executed is the "first expectation". On the other hand, when the stage effect is developed with the second content, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not triggered after the first stage effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. It is assumed that the jackpot expectation when the second stage production is executed is the "second expectation". In this case, the first expectation is higher than the second expectation when the staged effect is developed with the second content. Therefore, even if the first stage effect is executed without being triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the decrease in interest in the first stage effect is suppressed, and then the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. It is possible to expect that the second stage production will be carried out, and to improve the interest.

(13) A period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed (that is, the operation promotion effect is executed) triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 (operation means). The period) is set to a time equal to or less than the predetermined operation switching time. As a result, it is difficult to actually operate the operation button of the type after the execution of the operation promotion effect is started and the type of the operation button for which the operation is promoted in the operation promotion effect is specified. Can be created. Therefore, when the cannon appearance effect or the firing effect executed before the operation promotion effect is executed, it is estimated which of the plurality of operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is promoted by the operation promotion effect. Then, it becomes possible to prepare to operate the inferred operation button. Then, when the guessed type of operation button and the type of operation button that was actually prompted to be operated match, the operation of the operation button triggers the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect. One of the productions can be performed to improve the interest. As described above, by creating the fun of "whether or not the production can be executed by operating the operation buttons", the joy of the actual production being performed is enhanced, and the interest is effectively improved. Can be made to.

Incidentally, for example, the operation button for which the operation is urged in the operation promotion effect can be easily operated during the period in which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation button. Suppose you make it as long as you can. In this case, one of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be reliably executed by the operation of the operation button, but on the other hand, "the operation button is operated to execute the effect. It lacks the fun of "whether or not it can be done". However, as mentioned above, by creating the fun of "whether or not the operation buttons can be operated to execute the effect", the fun of operating the operation buttons to execute the effect can be effectively achieved. Can be improved.

(14) Generally, in pachinko gaming machines, the frequency of disconnection is high, and it is rare for a big hit. Therefore, when the jackpot expectation when the second operation promotion effect is executed is higher than the jackpot expectation when the first operation promotion effect is executed, the opportunity for the second operation promotion effect to be executed is It is less than the opportunity for the first operation promotion effect to be executed. As a result, if the first button BT1 is prepared to be operated before the operation promotion effect is executed, it is easy to operate the first button BT1 to execute various effects when the operation promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, it is difficult to execute various effects when the expectation of a big hit is high. On the contrary, if the second button BT2 is prepared to be operated before the operation promotion effect is executed, it is easy to operate the second button BT2 to execute various effects when the big hit expectation is high. It is difficult to operate various effects by operating the operation buttons. In this way, when preparing to operate the first button BT1 and when preparing to operate the second button BT2, a game of "operating the operation buttons to execute various effects". Since the sexes are different, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of selecting whether to prepare to operate the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 according to the player's sense of values, and to improve the interest.

(15) The first-stage production and the second-stage production have different expectations for big hits depending on the content of the production. On the other hand, the content of the special production is one type. As a result, it is possible to reduce the degree of attention to the production content of the special production and increase the joy of executing the special production. For example, in the case where the jackpot expectation is different according to the production content of the special production, when the special production of the production content with a low jackpot expectation is executed, the interest is lowered even though the special production is executed. There is a risk that it will not be fully entertaining. However, by setting the content of the special effect to one type, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest as described above.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-When the staged effect is developed with the second content, the second staged effect is partly or wholly in the period from the start of the execution of the second staged effect to the end of the execution of the second staged effect. The execution of the first stage effect, which was started before the stage effect, may be continued. In this way, even when the second stage effect is being executed, the first stage effect may be continuously executed. That is, even when the special effect is being executed, the specific effect may be continuously executed. With the above configuration, it is possible to emphasize the connection between the first stage production and the second stage production, and it becomes easier to enjoy the stage production. Further, when the special effect is executed after the execution of the first stage effect is started, the execution of the first stage effect may be terminated when the execution of the special effect is started. good. With this configuration, there are cases where the second stage effect is executed after the execution of the first stage effect is started, and cases where the special effect is executed after the execution of the first stage effect is started. It is possible to make the end timing of the first stage production different. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether the first stage effect is continuously executed, regardless of whether the second stage effect or the special effect is executed.

-When the staged effect is developed with the second content, the first staged effect is at the timing when the execution of the second staged effect is started or before the timing when the execution of the second staged effect is started. It may be configured to finish the execution of. For example, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T3, the execution of the first stage effect is terminated when the execution of the pre-operation effect is started after the execution of the first stage effect is started. Alternatively, the execution of the first stage effect may be terminated when the execution of the second stage effect is started after the pre-operation effect is executed. Similarly, when the special effect is executed after the execution of the first stage effect is started, at the timing when the execution of the special effect is started or the timing before the execution of the special effect is started. , The execution of the first stage effect may be completed. For example, when the effect is developed in the development pattern T4, the execution of the first stage effect is terminated when the execution of the pre-operation effect is started after the execution of the first stage effect is started. Alternatively, the execution of the first stage effect may be terminated when the execution of the special effect is started after the pre-operation effect is executed.

The effect may be developed in a part of the development patterns T1 to T7 shown in the above embodiment. Further, the effect may be developed in a development pattern different from the development patterns T1 to T7. For example, after the execution of the special effect is started, one or both of the first stage effect and the second stage effect may be executed. For example, as shown in the development pattern T4, the second stage effect may be executed at the timing after the effect is developed and the execution of the special effect is started. Further, after the effect is developed as shown in the development pattern T6, the first stage effect may be executed. Further, after that, there may be a case where the second stage effect is not executed and a case where the second stage effect is executed. That is, during the execution of one special game, all of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect may be executed. In this case, even if the first-stage effect and the second-stage effect are executed, it is possible to create an opportunity to expect the special effect to be executed after that, and to improve the interest. As described above, when the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, the special effect may be executed before and after the second stage effect is executed. Similarly, when the special effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed, the second stage effect may be executed before and after the special effect is executed.

-During the execution of one special game, the number of times that the pre-operation effect can be executed does not have to be one. For example, the first stage effect may be executed after the pre-operation effect is executed, and then the second stage effect may be executed after the pre-operation effect is executed. Similarly, for example, the special effect may be executed after the pre-operation effect is executed, and then the first stage effect or the second stage effect may be executed after the pre-operation effect is executed.

-The special effect may be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, or may be executed even if the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. In this case, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are involved in the execution of the special effect. For example, a player who thinks that the special effect is not executed unless the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated is surprised when the special effect is executed even though the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are not operated. It is possible to improve the interest. On the other hand, for example, a player who thinks that the special effect is executed without operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is surprised when the special effect is executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated. It is possible to improve the interest.

-When the fluctuation time of the special game exceeds the predetermined fluctuation time, various effects are performed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 as compared with the case where the fluctuation time of the special game does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. It may be configured to have a high probability of being executed. For example, the probability that the expansion patterns T3, T5, and T7 are determined when the variation pattern HP4 is determined may be higher than the probability that the expansion pattern T5 is determined when the variation pattern HP3 is determined. For example, the probability that any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 will be determined when the variation pattern HP6 is determined is the probability that any of the expansion patterns T5 and T7 will be determined when the variation pattern HP5 is determined. May be higher than. Further, for example, the probability that the expansion pattern T3 is determined when the variation pattern HP6 is determined may be higher than the probability that the expansion pattern T3 is determined when the variation pattern HP5 is determined. As described above, when the variable time of the variable game exceeds the predetermined time, the specific effect is triggered by the operation of the operating means, as compared with the case where the variable time of the variable game does not exceed the predetermined time. 1) The ratio at which the predetermined effect) is executed may be increased. Further, when the variable time of the variable game exceeds the predetermined time, a special effect (second predetermined effect) is triggered by the operation of the operating means, as compared with the case where the variable time of the variable game does not exceed the predetermined time. ) May be executed at a higher rate. Generally, the higher the jackpot expectation, the higher the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, in the case of the above configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation that various effects will be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated, and to improve the interest.

-The period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is a part of the period during which the operation promotion effect is executed. There may be. In addition, the period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is from the timing before the operation promotion effect is executed. It may be started, or it may be longer than the period during which the operation promotion effect is executed. In addition, the period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is at a timing after the operation promotion effect is executed. It may be terminated, or it may be longer than the period during which the operation promotion effect is executed. Further, the period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is a predetermined operation switching time (for example, 1 second) or more. The time may be shorter than the predetermined operation switching time, or longer than the predetermined operation switching time. If the period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is shorter than the predetermined operation switching time, the operation button BT1 , The difficulty of executing various effects with the operation of BT2 becomes high. On the other hand, if the period during which any of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect can be executed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is longer than the predetermined operation switching time, the operation is performed. The difficulty level of executing various effects by operating the buttons BT1 and BT2 becomes low. As described above, it is preferable to configure the operation promotion effect to be executed at least in a part of the period during which various effects can be executed when the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are operated.

-The production mode (or production content) of the cannon appearance effect may be one type or a plurality of types. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of cannon appearance effects, the probability (ratio) of selecting the cannon appearance effects is different depending on the type of fluctuation pattern, and a big hit is made depending on the cannon appearance effects. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation is different. In this case, attention can be paid to the production mode of the cannon appearance effect, and the interest can be improved. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of the cannon appearance effect, the probability of selecting the cannon appearance effect according to the type of the operation button that is prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect to be executed later. The (ratio) may be different. In this case, it is possible to improve the fun of guessing the type of the operation button to be operated in the later operation promotion effect based on the effect mode of the cannon appearance effect, and to improve the interest.

-The effect mode (or effect content) of the launch effect may be one type or a plurality of types. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of effect modes of the launch effect, the probability (ratio) of selecting the effect mode of the launch effect is different depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot expectation degree is determined by the effect mode of the launch effect. It may be configured differently. In this case, it is possible to pay attention to the production mode of the launch effect and improve the interest. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of effect modes of the launch effect, the probability (ratio) of selecting the effect mode of the launch effect according to the type of the operation button that is prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect to be executed later. ) May be different. In this case, it is possible to improve the fun of guessing the type of the operation button that is urged to be operated in the later operation promotion effect based on the effect mode of the launch effect, and to improve the interest.

-The number of operation buttons corresponding to the operation means does not have to be two, and may be, for example, one or three or more. As the number of operation means increases, the difficulty of operating the operation buttons for which the operation is promoted in the operation promotion effect increases, so that the fun of guessing the type of the operation button for which the operation is promoted in the operation promotion effect increases. At the same time, it is possible to enhance the joy when the type of the operation button whose operation is actually promoted and the type of the guessed type match in the operation promotion effect.

-In the case where the first operation promotion effect is executed, even if the second button BT2 is operated, the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the special effect are triggered by the operation of the second button BT2. Any of these effects may be configured to be executed. Similarly, when the second operation promotion effect is executed, even if the first button BT1 is operated, the operation of the first button BT1 triggers the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the operation. One of the special effects may be configured to be executed. For example, when the same operation button as the operation button prompted to operate in the operation promotion effect is operated to execute various effects, the operation is different from the operation button prompted to operate in the operation promotion effect. In the case where the button is operated and various effects are executed, the actually executed effects may be different. For example, when the development pattern T4 is determined, when the operation button prompted to operate in the operation promotion effect is operated, the special effect is executed, while the operation in the operation promotion effect is urged. When an operation button different from the operated button is operated, the second stage effect may be executed. The effect content of the second stage effect executed at this time may be a predetermined effect content (for example, the effect content with the lowest expectation of big hit), or is determined by lottery triggered by the operation of the operation button. It may be the production content that has been done. Further, in the case of executing the first stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, when the operation button prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect is operated, the effect according to the jackpot expectation degree. It is configured so that the first stage effect of the content is executed. On the other hand, in the case of executing the first stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, if an operation button different from the operation button prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect is operated, it is determined in advance. The first stage effect of the effect content (for example, the effect content with the lowest expectation of big hit) may be executed. Similarly, in the case of executing the second stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, when the operation button prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect is operated, the jackpot expectation is met. It is configured so that the second stage production of the production content is executed. On the other hand, in the case of executing the second stage effect triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, if an operation button different from the operation button prompted to be operated in the operation promotion effect is operated, it is determined in advance. The second stage effect of the effect content (for example, the effect content with the lowest expectation of big hit) may be executed.

-The effect constituting the pre-operation effect may not include one or both of the cannon appearance effect and the firing effect, and it is preferable that at least the operation promotion effect is included. Further, in the operation promotion effect, the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is urged, while the operation of the first button BT1 or the second button BT2 is urged to be executed in an unspecified manner. May be good. With this configuration, the difficulty of executing various effects triggered by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 becomes high, and when various effects are actually executed by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. You can increase your joy.

-In the above embodiment, the staged effect is composed of the first stage effect and the second stage effect, but it does not have to be an effect composed of two stages, for example, an effect composed of three or more stages. May be.

-There may be multiple types of special effects. Then, as in the case of the first stage effect and the second stage effect, the probability (ratio) that the effect content of the special effect is selected may be different so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the effect content of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the content of the special production and improve the interest.

-A part or all of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, the special effect, the cannon appearance effect, the firing effect, and the operation promotion effect are part of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, or It may be configured to be executed by all the production devices. In this case, a part or all of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 that execute various effects correspond to the effect execution means. Further, in the above embodiment, it is not necessary to configure a part or all of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, the special effect, the cannon appearance effect, the firing effect, and the operation promotion effect so as to be feasible.

-In the above embodiment, the effect mode may be configured to be controllable. For example, when it is in the non-probability state and the low base state, it is controlled to the normal effect mode, while when it is the probabilistic state or the high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode different from the normal effect mode. It may be configured as. When the effect mode is configured to be controllable, the sub CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect mode, and the sub CPU 41a may be configured to realize a function as an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode. Further, only in the normal effect mode, a part or all of the step stage effect, the special effect, and the pre-operation effect may be configured to be executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the normal production mode in which tiredness is likely to occur.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is configured to be executed with priority over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in the same order. Further, the first special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, in the low base state, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first is 2 The production game corresponding to the special game may be configured to be executed.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (winning lottery) in addition to the big hit lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a small hit (hit) is won in a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) is given after the end of the special game. The gaming machine of the embodiment has, for example, the number of times (frequency) of winning small hits per unit time, or the number of times (frequency) of winning small hits per unit time, as compared with the normal gaming state (for example, a gaming state which is a non-probability state and a low base state). It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a state in which the number of times (frequency) in which the small hit game is given per unit time is improved (so-called small hit RUSH). Further, when the small hit game is configured to be able to be given, for example, when the special game is not being executed, the big hit game is not being given, and the small hit game is not being given, the standby state is controlled. It may be configured as follows.

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

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. The sub-board (sub-control unit) may include such a sub-general control board and a board that controls other effects.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that notifies the firing intensity of the game ball. The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. Further, the various display units of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (information display panel 22 in the above embodiment), and for example, a part or all of the display units are different from other display units. May be provided on another member.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) The effect includes a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed, and the operation means is operated when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed. After the specific effect is executed, the special effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated, while the operation after the specific effect is executed even if the operation means is not operated. The special effect is executed when the means is operated.

(B) The effect includes a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operation means, and the specific effect is executed when the operation means is operated and when the operation means is not operated. When it is decided to execute the specific effect triggered by the operation of the operating means, the specific effect is triggered by the operation of the operating means. The promotion effect is configured to be executed during at least a part of the period in which the effect can be executed, and it is decided to execute the specific effect when the operation means is operated. If the operation means is not operated even though the promotion effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed.

(C) The effect includes an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect has a specific effect, and the specific effect is provided. Is a gaming machine characterized in that there are cases where the operation means is executed when the operation means is operated and cases where the operation means is executed even if the operation means is not operated.

(D) The effect includes an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect includes a specific effect and the specific effect. There is a special effect that can be executed after it is executed, and the special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that there are cases where the operation means is executed even if the operation means is not operated after that.

(E) The effect includes an effect execution means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect has a predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect is provided. Is developed with the first content executed up to the first predetermined effect of the first stage, and the second is executed until the second predetermined effect of the second stage after the first predetermined effect is executed. There are cases where it is developed according to the content, and the first predetermined effect may be executed when the operation means is operated, and the second predetermined effect may be executed when the operation means is operated. This may be executed as an opportunity, and the first predetermined effect is executed when the predetermined effect is developed with the second content and when the operation means is operated. Occasionally, the second predetermined effect is a gaming machine characterized in that it is executed without being triggered by the operation of the operating means.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Direction display device, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main CPU, 40b ... Main ROM, 40c ... Main RAM, 41 ... Sub Board, 41a ... Sub CPU, 41b ... Sub ROM, 41c ... Sub RAM.

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The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and the effect control means.
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect includes a specific effect, a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed, and a special effect that has a higher expectation of a big hit than the specific effect.
The special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, or when the operation means is operated without executing the specific effect. and when it is executed, there is,
The special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, or even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed. In some cases, there are
When the special effect is executed after the specific effect is executed, the special effect is not operated even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed triggered by the operation of the operation means. On the other hand, even if the operating means is not operated, after the specific effect is executed, the special effect is executed when the operating means is operated . The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and the effect control means.
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effects include a specific effect, a special effect that can be executed after the specific effect is executed, a special effect that has a higher expectation of a big hit than the specific effect, and a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operation means. , There is
The special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, or when the operation means is operated without executing the specific effect. There are cases where it is executed, and there are
The special effect is executed when the operation means is operated after the specific effect is executed, or even if the operation means is not operated after the specific effect is executed. In some cases, there are
When it is decided to execute the specific effect triggered by the operation of the operating means, at least one of the periods during which the specific effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operating means. It is configured so that the promotion effect is executed during the period of the department.
When it is decided to execute the specific effect when the operation means is operated, and the operation means is not operated even though the promotion effect is executed, the specific effect is not operated. Is not executed, and the special effect is not executed .

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