JP7036562B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines are provided with a plurality of effects as an effect that can specify the degree of expectation from which a jackpot display result is derived in a variable game. For example, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a plurality of advance notice effects as an effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation from which a jackpot display result is derived in a variable game, and a plurality of notice effects are provided for one variable game. It is possible to perform a notice effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-176028

However, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine, in order to execute a plurality of effects more effectively, when executing a plurality of effects for one variable game, the number of the effects to be executed is appropriately controlled. It is hoped that the interest in games will be improved.

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

The gaming machine for solving the above problem suspends the execution of the variable game when the hold condition is satisfied, and executes the pending variable game when the execution condition is satisfied. When it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming machine that derives the big hit display result in the variable game is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect and a determining means for determining the execution of the effect. For the variable game of 1, the jackpot display result is derived after suggesting that the specific effect that can specify the expectation degree from which the jackpot display result is derived in the variable game and the deviation display result is derived in the running variable game. A revival effect that notifies that the display result is derived and a special effect that deterministically notifies that the revival effect is executed are included, and the specific effect includes a hold condition of the target variable game. There are a specific effect that is started after the establishment of the target variable game and before the execution condition of the target variable game is satisfied, and a specific effect that is started after the execution condition of the target variable game is satisfied. The means is such that, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition of the predetermined variable game, the execution of the specific effect targeting the predetermined variable game is determined before the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. When deciding to execute the specific effect for the predetermined variable game, it is possible to determine the execution of three or more specific effects on condition that the jackpot display result is derived in the predetermined variable game. In addition to the specific effect that is started after the holding condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied, the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. The specific effect to be started later is determined to be executed when the hold condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied, and the specific effect is executed when the hold condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, the special effect includes a specific effect in which the execution mode is determined when the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied, and the special effect is not executed in the variable game being executed. In this case, the special effect is not executed, and the execution probability of the special effect is the second number, which is larger than the first number, than the first number of executions of the specific effect in the variable game being executed. The gist is that

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

A perspective view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. An explanatory diagram showing the types of intense heat production. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of intense heat production. (A) to (g) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of an eye-catching effect and a revival effect. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. Explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the start timing of a cut-in effect. The explanatory view which shows the execution probability of the eye-catching effect of a special aspect. A timing chart showing the flow of the game when the intense heat production is executed. (A) to (e) are schematic diagrams showing an example of the execution mode of the button effect in the second embodiment. The explanatory view which shows the start timing of the cut-in effect in 2nd Embodiment. The explanatory view which shows the number of times that the intense heat effect can be executed in the 3rd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

The information display device 11 includes a special symbol display unit 11a. The special symbol display unit 11a can execute a special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the missed symbol. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and after the end of the special game, the big hit game as a predetermined privilege is given. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 13 that is open to the gaming area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 passes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 opening to the game area YBa on the right side of the first starting port 13 in the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 6). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 16 opening in the gaming area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called large winning door. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 6). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 on the gaming board YB above the large winning opening 16 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button 19 as an operable operating means. The effect button 19 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the effect button 19 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball of the second starting port 14 can easily enter the ball, which is advantageous for the player (easy entry). State). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing 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 ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the first variable member 15 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0. In this case, the first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a 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 shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortening state" for the special symbol.

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

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

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

Further, the jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is given a specific jackpot symbol that grants a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot symbol that gives a high base state up to a special game with a predetermined number of operations.

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

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

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific column (for example, the first column and the second column) among all the symbol columns in the effect game. It is a production. The reach effect of this embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is an effect that can identify that the expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed is higher than that of the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as "big hit expectation". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game executed during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation of the special game can be grasped as the jackpot expectation of the production game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a plurality of types of intense heat effects. The intense heat effect of the present embodiment is an effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation of a big hit in the special game for one special game.

The intense heat effect of this embodiment is an effect that can identify that the big hit expectation of the special game is high. Specifically, the intense heat effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed when the super reach effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that can be specified to have a higher expectation of a big hit as compared with the normal reach effect. Therefore, the intense heat effect of the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed when the super reach effect having a high jackpot expectation is executed, and it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation of the special game is high. Can be grasped as. In the present embodiment, the intense heat effect corresponds to a specific effect. In addition, the intense heat effect may be, for example, an effect that can be grasped as an effect that can identify that the big hit expectation of the special game is high from the viewpoint that the big hit expectation is higher than that of a predetermined game effect. Further, the intense heat effect is special from the viewpoint that, for example, the ratio of big hits when the intense heat effect is executed is a predetermined ratio or more (for example, 30% or more, 40% or more, 50% or more, etc.). It may be a production that can grasp the high expectation of a big hit in the game as a specific production. In addition, all of the intense heat effects of the present embodiment are effects that can be executed even in the case of disconnection. That is, the intense heat effect of this embodiment is not a process of confirming a big hit.

In the present embodiment, the intense heat effect is more than the look-ahead character effect that is started when the hold condition of the target special game is satisfied, and the start of the target special game or the target special game. Includes a zone effect that starts at the beginning of a previously run special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the intense heat effect includes the reach character effect that is started when the reach effect is started in the effect game executed during the target special game, and the target special game. It includes a cut-in effect that starts at a predetermined timing.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead character effect is an intense heat effect that is started before the start of the target special game. In other words, the look-ahead character effect is a fierce heat effect that is started after the hold condition of the target special game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the target special game is satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, the zone effect is an intense heat effect that is started before the start of the target special game or at the start of the target special game. In other words, the zone effect is started after the hold condition of the target special game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the target special game is satisfied, or after the execution condition of the target special game is satisfied. It is a heat production. In the present embodiment, the reach character effect and the cut-in effect are intense heat effects that are started during the execution of the target special game. In other words, the reach character effect and the cut-in effect are intense heat effects that are started after the execution conditions of the target special game are satisfied.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, whether or not each intense heat effect can be executed is determined when the holding condition of the target special game is satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the reach character effect are intense heat effects executed in a predetermined execution mode. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is an intense heat effect executed in any one of a plurality of execution modes. Then, the execution mode of the cut-in effect is determined when the execution condition of the target special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the plurality of execution modes in the cut-in effect are the execution modes in which the images displayed in the cut-in effect are the same, and the start timings of the cut-in effect are different.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the execution mode of the intense heat effect will be described in detail.
The plurality of intense heat effects in the present embodiment all imitate an image imitating a specific character (for example, a character imitating a penguins) and a specific character string (for example, a character string imitating "extreme heat!"). This is an effect in which the image is displayed, and the display mode of the image imitating a specific character and the image imitating a specific character string are different from each other. That is, the plurality of intense heat effects in the present embodiment are effects in which some of the information constituting the effects are common. In other words, the plurality of intense heat effects in the present embodiment are effects that can make the player recognize that they are related to each other.

Specifically, among the intense heat effects, the look-ahead character effect is an image imitating a specific character below the effect symbol on the effect display device 12 when the holding condition of the target special game is satisfied. This is an effect of displaying an image imitating a specific character string (FIG. 4A). Further, among the intense heat effects, the zone effect is an image imitating a specific character and an image imitating a specific character string above the effect symbol on the effect display device 12 over the execution period of the zone effect. Is an effect of displaying (FIG. 4 (b)). Further, among the intense heat effects, the reach character effect is a specific image imitating a specific character on the background of the effect symbol on the effect display device 12 when the reach state is formed in the target special game. This is an effect of displaying an image imitating a character string (FIG. 4 (c)). Then, among the intense heat effects, the cut-in effect imitates an image imitating a specific character and a specific character string on the background of the effect drawing on the effect display device 12 at a predetermined timing during the target special game. This is an effect of displaying the image (FIG. 4 (d)).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute the revival effect. The revival effect is an effect in which the display result of the deviation is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating lightning) is displayed, and the display result of the big hit is fixedly stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed, the jackpot display result is derived after the out-of-order display result is temporarily displayed in the effect game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute an eye-catching effect. In the eye-catching effect of the present embodiment, when the disengagement display result is temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the super reach effect, the effect is displayed between the end of the super reach effect and the temporary stop display of the disengagement display result. This is an effect of displaying a predetermined eye-catching image on the device 12. The eye-catching image may be at least an image that catches the eye of the player, and may be, for example, an image that imitates a predetermined character, or an image that imitates a character string indicating a manufacturer or a model name. There may be.

The eye-catching effect of the present embodiment includes an eye-catching effect of a normal aspect and an eye-catching effect of a special aspect. The normal aspect of the eye-catching effect and the special aspect of the eye-catching effect are effects in which the image displayed as the eye-catching image is different. The eye-catching effect of the normal aspect is an effect that can be executed regardless of whether the revival effect is executed or the revival effect is not executed. On the other hand, the special aspect of the eye-catching effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the revival effect is executed. In other words, the special aspect of the eye-catching effect is an effect that definitively announces that the revival effect will be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the special aspect of the eye-catching effect is an effect that can specify that the jackpot display result is derived after the off-display result is temporarily displayed. In the present embodiment, the special aspect of the eye-catching effect corresponds to the special effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the execution mode of the eye-catching effect and the revival effect after the end of the super reach effect will be described in detail.
When the out-of-order display result is temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the super reach effect (FIG. 5 (a)), the effect display device 12 has an eye catch effect of a normal mode as an eye catch effect (FIG. 5 (a)). After 5 (b)) or the special aspect of the eye-catching effect (FIG. 5 (c)) is executed, the off-display result is paused and displayed (FIG. 5 (d)). In the present embodiment, in the normal aspect of the eye-catching effect, an image imitating a character (for example, a panda) different from the specific character displayed in the intense heat effect is displayed, while a special aspect of the eye-catching effect is displayed. In the effect, an image imitating the same character as the specific character displayed in the intense heat effect is displayed. After that, when the revival effect is not executed, the effect display device 12 ends the effect game by displaying the definite stop display of the off display result (FIG. 5 (e)). On the other hand, when the revival effect is executed, a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating lightning) is displayed on the effect display device 12 (FIG. 5 (f)), and then the jackpot display result is fixedly stopped and displayed. This ends the production game (Fig. 5 (g)).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30. For example, the sub-control board 31 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decorative lamp La, and an audio effect by the speaker Sp.

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

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

Specifically, the fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. The deviation variation pattern defines, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect or through the reach effect. As described above, the variation pattern of the present embodiment can be grasped as information that can identify whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect to be executed.

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

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 11 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 11.

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

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 12. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker Sp.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the effect button 19 has been operated.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a has a start port (first start port 13 or first start port 13 or first) based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2. 2 It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the starting port 14) (step S10). When the game ball has not entered the start port (step S10: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the starting port (step S10: YES), the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a. (Step S11). When the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the number of special reservations is less than the upper limit (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it (step S12). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the number of special reservations after the update. In the present embodiment, when the number of special holdings is less than the upper limit, the holding condition of the special game is satisfied by the game ball entering the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 14.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information 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 special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

After that, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the special game whose execution is suspended before the special game is started, and generates a look-ahead command (preliminary determination command) capable of specifying the result of the predetermination. (Step S14).

In step S14, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the random number for jackpot determination that can be specified from the acquired random number information is a value that is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination performed in the special symbol start processing. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether or not the jackpot display result is derived for the reserved special game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the random number for jackpot determination that can be specified from the acquired random number information is a value that is determined to be a jackpot in the current gaming state. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process by the value of the random number for the variation pattern determination lottery that can be specified from the acquired random number information. Judge in advance.

After that, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a look-ahead command indicating the specified special hold number and the result of the above-mentioned pre-determination. That is, the look-ahead command is information that can specify the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special symbol start process and the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command, the main control CPU 30a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in a predetermined output process. Then, after setting the look-ahead command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. By the special symbol input process as described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment suspends the execution of the special game when the hold condition is satisfied.

Here, the variation pattern and the look-ahead command in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes the result of the jackpot determination (indicated as hit / fail in the figure), the presence / absence and type of the execution of the reach effect (indicated as the reach effect in the figure), and the time of reach. It is information that can specify whether or not the character effect is executed (in the figure, it is indicated as the character effect at the time of reach) and whether or not the revival effect is executed (in the figure, it is indicated as the revival effect).

For example, the variation pattern HP1 is information that can specify the deviation as a result of the jackpot determination and can specify that the reach effect, the character effect at the time of reach, and the revival effect are not executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP7 can specify the big hit as a result of the big hit determination, and can specify that the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the character effect at the time of reach is executed, and the revival effect is not executed. Information. Then, the fluctuation pattern HP9 can specify the big hit as a result of the big hit determination, and can specify that the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the character effect at the time of reach is executed, and the revival effect is executed. Information.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed includes the variation pattern that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed, while the super reach effect is executed. The variation pattern that can be specified not to be executed does not include the variation pattern that can be specified to execute the character effect at the time of reach. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the reach character effect may be executed, but when the super reach effect is not executed, the reach character is executed. No production is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed includes the variation pattern that can specify that the revival effect is executed, while the super reach effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern that can be specified not to be performed does not include the fluctuation pattern that can be specified to execute the revival effect. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the revival effect may be executed, but when the super reach effect is not executed, the revival effect is not executed either. ..

Then, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead command is generated according to the type of the pre-determined variation pattern. For example, the look-ahead command CM1 is a look-ahead command generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation pattern HP1 is determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery. Similarly, the look-ahead commands CM2 to CM4 are look-ahead commands generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP4 are determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery. The look-ahead commands CM5 to CM9 are read-ahead commands generated when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP9 are determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery.

According to this, since the look-ahead command of the present embodiment provides information that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery, the result of the jackpot determination and the presence / absence of execution of the reach effect are the same as the fluctuation pattern. And the type, whether or not the character effect is executed at the time of reach, and whether or not the revival effect is executed can be grasped as identifiable information.

For example, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP4 are information that can be specified not to be a big hit. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM1 to CM4 also provide information that can be specified as not being a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP5 to HP9 are information that can be specified to be a big hit. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM5 to CM9 are also information that can be specified to be a big hit. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP5 are information that can be specified not to execute the super reach effect. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM1, CM2, and CM5 also provide information that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP3, HP4, HP6 to HP9 are information that can be specified to execute the super reach effect. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM3, CM4, CM6 to CM9 also provide information that can specify that the super reach effect is not executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP3, HP6, and HP8 are information that can be specified not to execute the character effect at the time of reach. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM3, CM6, and CM8 also provide information that can be specified not to execute the character effect at the time of reach. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP4, HP7, and HP9 are information that can be specified to execute the character effect at the time of reach. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM4, CM7, and CM9 also provide information that can be specified to execute the character effect at the time of reach. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP7 are information that can be specified not to execute the revival effect. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM3 to CM7 also provide information that can be specified not to execute the revival effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP8 and HP9 are information that can be specified to execute the revival effect. Therefore, the look-ahead commands CM8 and CM9 also provide information that can be specified to execute the revival effect.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). When the number of special reservations is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the number of special reservations is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the special game. When starting the special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display device 11 so as to display the special hold number after the subtraction.

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

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit fluctuation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a confirmed stop symbol that is displayed as a confirmed stop in the special game. Further, when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is determined, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the loss variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol that is displayed as a definite stop in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. Further, after the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing is completed, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 30a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. set.

Through the above processing, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment executes the pending special game when the execution condition is satisfied. Further, by the above processing, when the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot display result is derived in the special game.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 16 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the large winning opening 16 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) instructing the execution of the round effect every time the round game is started, and sets the command in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a generates a command for instructing the execution of the ending effect (hereinafter referred to as an ending designation command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the game state control means for controlling the game state is realized by performing the processing related to the game state by the main control CPU 30a.

The main control CPU 30a controls the probability state by storing a predetermined value in the probability state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the base state by storing a predetermined value in the base state flag of the main control RAM 30c. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a stores a value indicating a low probability state in the probability state flag and stores a value indicating a low base state in the base state flag with the start of the big hit game. As a result, the main control CPU 30a controls to a low probability and low base state with the start of the big hit game. When starting the big hit game when the current game state is the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a may re-store the value indicating the low probability state in the probability state flag, or the value of the probability state flag. Does not have to be updated. Similarly, when the big hit game is started when the current gaming state is the low base state, the main control CPU 30a may re-store the value indicating the low base state in the base state flag, or the base state flag may be re-stored. You do not have to update the value.

Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state after the big hit game with the end of the big hit game. For example, the main control CPU 30a stores a value indicating a high probability state in the probability state flag and stores a value indicating a high base state in the base state flag with the end of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot symbol. As a result, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high accuracy and high base state with the end of the big hit game based on the specific big hit symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a stores a value indicating a low probability state in the probability state flag and stores a value indicating a high base state in the base state flag with the end of the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot symbol. As a result, the main control CPU 30a controls to a low accuracy and high base state with the end of the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit symbol. The main control CPU 30a may re-store the value indicating the low probability state in the probability state flag at the end of the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot symbol, or may not update the value of the probability state flag. May be.

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

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the control for executing the intense heat effect will be described.
First, among the intense heat effects, the control for executing the character effect at the time of reach will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment inputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed, in the effect game in which the start is instructed by the variation pattern specification command. At the timing when the reach effect is started, the character effect at the time of reach is controlled to be executed. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns that can be specified to execute the character effect at the time of reach are the fluctuation patterns HP4, HP7, and HP9. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image imitating a specific character and an image imitating a specific character string on the background of the effect symbol.

As described above, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a targets the special game corresponding to the variation pattern specification command to reach. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the time character effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is determined as a variation pattern of the special game before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition of the special game. The pattern is pre-determined, and a look-ahead command capable of specifying the result of the pre-determination is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the predetermined special game when the character effect at the time of reach is executed in the predetermined special game and the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied. It can be specified before the condition is met. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a issues a look-ahead command capable of specifying that the character effect at the time of reach is executed before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition of the special game. By generating it, it can be grasped that the execution of the character effect at the time of reach is substantially determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the execution of the reach character effect among the intense heat effects by performing the process of generating the look-ahead command that can specify that the reach character effect is executed. The decision-making means to make is realized. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the fluctuation pattern of the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition for the special game, and pre-reads based on the result of the predetermination. By generating a command, it is determined to execute the character effect at the time of reach as an intense heat effect for a special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to the first determination means, and the reach character effect corresponds to the first specific effect.

Next, among the intense heat effects, the control for executing the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect will be described.
When the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify which special game the look-ahead command corresponds to and the order in which the look-ahead commands are input, based on the special hold number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command. Remember the look-ahead command so that Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the plurality of effect patterns by performing a predetermined lottery based on the input look-ahead command.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the effect patterns of the present embodiment include the presence / absence of a reach effect (indicated as a reach effect in the figure) and the presence / absence of execution of a look-ahead character effect (indicated as a look-ahead character effect in the figure). It is information that can specify whether or not the zone effect is executed (indicated as a zone effect in the figure) and whether or not the cut-in effect is executed (indicated as a cut-in effect in the figure). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern based on the input look-ahead command, thereby targeting the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, and among the intense heat effects, the look-ahead character effect and the zone. It is decided whether or not to execute the effect and the cut-in effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the process of determining the effect pattern by the sub-control CPU 31a, a determination means for determining the execution of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect among the intense heat effects is realized. To. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a predetermined lottery triggered by the input of the pre-reading command from the main control CPU 30a, as an intense heat effect for a special game corresponding to the input pre-reading command. , Pre-reading character effect, zone effect, and cut-in effect are determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to the second determination means, and the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect correspond to the second specific effect.

Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern before the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is started, triggered by the input of the look-ahead command. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the establishment of the hold condition of the special game, and before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the pre-reading character effect of the intense heat effect for the special game, Decide to execute the zone effect and the cut-in effect.

Here, each effect pattern of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
When the look-ahead command CM1 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern EP1. The effect pattern EP1 is an effect pattern that can specify not to execute the reach effect and can specify not to execute the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern EP2 when the look-ahead command CM2 is input. The effect pattern EP2 is an effect pattern that can specify that the normal reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed.

Here, the look-ahead commands CM1 and CM2 are both look-ahead commands that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed. Therefore, when the pre-reading commands CM1 and CM2 are input, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of the intense heat effect for the special game corresponding to the input pre-reading command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM3 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP3-1 to EP3-7. The effect pattern EP3-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP3-2 to EP3-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern. The effect patterns EP3-5 to EP3-7 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any two of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are executed. It is a production pattern.

Here, the look-ahead command CM3 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM3 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of a maximum of two intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM4 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP4-1 to EP4-4. The effect pattern EP4-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP4-2 to EP4-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern.

Here, the look-ahead command CM4 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM4 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of a maximum of two intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern EP5 when the look-ahead command CM5 is input. The effect pattern EP5 is an effect pattern that can specify that the normal reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed.

Here, the look-ahead command CM5 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM5 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of the intense heat effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM6 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP6-1 to EP6-8. The effect pattern EP6-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP6-2 to EP6-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern. The effect patterns EP6-5 to EP6-7 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any two of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are executed. It is a production pattern. The effect pattern EP6-8 is an effect pattern in which it is possible to specify that the super reach effect is executed, and it is possible to specify that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are all executed.

Here, the look-ahead command CM6 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM6 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of up to three intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM7 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP7-1 to EP7-8. The effect pattern EP7-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP7-2 to EP7-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern. The effect patterns EP7-5 to EP7-7 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any two of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are executed. It is a production pattern. The effect pattern EP7-8 is an effect pattern in which it is possible to specify that the super reach effect is executed, and it is possible to specify that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are all executed.

Here, the look-ahead command CM7 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM7 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of up to four intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM8 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP8-1 to EP8-7. The effect pattern EP8-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP8-2 to EP8-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern. The effect patterns EP8-5 to EP8-7 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any two of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are executed. It is a production pattern.

Here, the look-ahead command CM8 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM8 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of a maximum of two intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Further, when the look-ahead command CM9 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect patterns EP9-1 to EP9-4. The effect pattern EP9-1 is an effect pattern that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are not executed. The effect patterns EP9-2 to EP9-4 can specify that the super reach effect is executed, and can specify that any one of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect is executed. It is a production pattern.

Here, the look-ahead command CM9 is a look-ahead command that can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is executed. Therefore, when the look-ahead command CM9 is input, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of a maximum of two intense heat effects for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

Then, according to the above-mentioned effect pattern, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead commands CM1, CM2, and CM5 that do not execute the super reach effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is extremely targeted at the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. Do not decide to perform thermal effects. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the intense heat effect is executed for the predetermined special game, at least the super reach effect is executed in the predetermined special game.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead commands CM3 and CM4 that can specify that the super reach effect is executed and that it does not become a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a executes up to two intense heat effects. It can be decided. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of three or more intense heat effects when the look-ahead commands CM3 and CM4 are input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the super reach effect is executed, can specify that it does not become a big hit, and can specify that the revival effect is executed. If you enter, you can decide to execute up to two intense heat effects. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of three or more intense heat effects when the look-ahead commands CM8 and CM9 are input. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a issues look-ahead commands CM6 and CM7 that can specify that the super reach effect is executed, that it is a big hit, and that the resurrection effect is not executed. When input, it is possible to decide to execute three or more intense heat effects. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect for a predetermined special game, a specific number (three in this embodiment) or more is provided on condition that the predetermined special game is a big hit. It is possible to decide the execution of intense heat production. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect for a predetermined special game, it is specified on condition that the predetermined special game is a big hit and the revival effect is not executed. It is possible to decide to execute more than a few intense heat effects.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after a specific number (three in the present embodiment) or more of intense heat effects are executed for a predetermined special game, a big hit display result is displayed in the predetermined special game. Will be derived. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after a specific number or more of intense heat effects are executed for a predetermined special game, the jackpot display result is not executed in the predetermined special game. Will be derived. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a specific number or more of intense heat effects are executed for a predetermined special game, the off-display result after the end of the super reach effect is displayed in the predetermined special game. The jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped without being temporarily stopped.

Next, the control for determining the execution mode of the cut-in effect will be described.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the cut-in effect, the main control is performed when the execution condition of the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is satisfied. Taking the opportunity of inputting the variation pattern designation command from the CPU 30a, the start timing of the cut-in effect is determined by a predetermined lottery. Specifically, when the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is a special game, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the start timing of the cut-in effect at the start of the change of the special game or the reach effect in the special game. Decide before the start. On the other hand, in the case of a special game in which the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the start timing of the cut-in effect at the start of the fluctuation of the special game, before the start of the reach effect in the special game, and so on. And after the start of the reach effect in the special game, one of them is decided. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify whether or not the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is a big hit based on the input variation pattern specification command, and determines the execution of the cut-in effect. Based on the underlying look-ahead command, it may be possible to specify whether the special game targeted for the cut-in effect will be a big hit.

According to the mode of determining the start timing of the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the start timing of the cut-in effect in the special game on condition that the special game targeted for the cut-in effect becomes a big hit. It is possible to decide after the start of the reach production. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the start timing of the cut-in effect at the start of the special game regardless of whether the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is a big hit or not. It is possible to decide before the start of the reach production in the special game. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the cut-in effect is executed after the start of the reach effect in the special game, the jackpot display result is derived in the special game targeted for the cut-in effect. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the cut-in effect is executed at the start of the special game or before the start of the reach effect in the special game, a big hit is made in the special game targeted for the cut-in effect. There are cases where the display result is derived and cases where the off-display result is derived. Of the start timings of the cut-in effect in the present embodiment, after the start of the reach effect in the special game, it corresponds to the first timing, and at the start of the special game and before the start of the reach effect in the special game, the second timing. Corresponds to.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the cut-in effect in the cut-in effect when the execution condition of the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is satisfied. Determine the aspect. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode determination means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a determining the execution mode of the cut-in effect. In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect corresponds to a special effect.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the intense heat effect determined to be executed.
Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the look-ahead character effect for a predetermined special game, the effect display device so as to execute the look-ahead character effect in accordance with the decision to execute the look-ahead character. 12 is controlled. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the look-ahead character effect for a predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the look-ahead character effect at substantially the same timing as when the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead character effect is an effect in which whether or not to execute the special game is determined when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. Therefore, strictly speaking, the look-ahead character effect is used. It will be executed after the hold condition of the special game targeted for character production is satisfied. However, here, the time difference between the timing when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied and the timing when the look-ahead character production for the special game is started is short to some extent because it is unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. Intended.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the zone effect for the predetermined special game, the predetermined special game is started from the start of the first special game after the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to execute the zone effect until the reach effect is started in the game. Here, the start time of the special game to be started first after the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied is executed before the hold condition of the predetermined special game when the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied. If the special game to be played is on hold, it is the start of the special game to be executed before the predetermined special game. On the other hand, the start time of the special game that is first started after the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied is executed before the hold condition of the predetermined special game when the hold condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied. If the special game is not held, it will be the start of the predetermined special game.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the reach-time character effect for a predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect display device 12 so as to execute the reach-time character effect at the start of the reach effect in the predetermined special game. Control.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the cut-in effect for a predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the cut-in effect at the timing determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect. do. As described above, the timing that can be determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect is at the start of the fluctuation of the special game, before the start of the reach effect in the special game, and after the start of the reach effect in the special game.

Next, the control for determining the execution mode of the eye-catching effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the eye-catching effect is executed for a predetermined special game, and when the predetermined special game is missed, the execution is determined for the predetermined special game. Regardless of the number of intense heat effects performed, the normal mode is determined as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect. Here, in the present embodiment, when the eye-catching effect is executed for a predetermined special game and the predetermined special game is out of order, the out-of-order display result is temporarily stopped after the end of the super reach effect. This is the case where the display result is fixed and stopped without the revival effect being executed thereafter. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the special mode as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect when the predetermined special game is missed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined special game is missed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of three or more intense heat effects for the predetermined special game.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the eye-catching effect is executed for a predetermined special game, and when the predetermined special game becomes a big hit, the intense heat effect determined to be executed for the predetermined special game. The execution mode of the eye-catching effect is determined according to the number of. Here, in the present embodiment, when the eye-catching effect is executed for a predetermined special game and the predetermined special game becomes a big hit, the display result is temporarily stopped after the end of the super reach effect. This is the case when the revival effect is executed and the jackpot display result is fixedly stopped and displayed.

Specifically, when the number of intense heat effects determined to be executed for a predetermined special game is "0", the sub-control CPU 31a determines a normal mode as an execution mode of the eye-catching effect. Further, when the number of intense heat effects determined to be executed for a predetermined special game is "1" or "2", the sub-control CPU 31a determines a normal mode or a special mode as an execution mode of the eye-catching effect. do. At this time, when the number of the intense heat effects determined to be executed for the predetermined special game is "2", the sub-control CPU 31a is the number of the intense heat effects determined to be executed for the predetermined special game. As compared with the case where is "1", a special mode is determined as an execution mode of the eye-catching effect with a high probability. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when three or more intense heat effects are executed for a predetermined special game, the pachinko game machine 10 is disengaged after the super reach effect is completed in the predetermined special game. Since the display result is not temporarily stopped and the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped, the eye-catching effect is not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is determined to execute the intense heat effect for the predetermined special game and for the predetermined special game. A special mode is determined as an execution mode of the eye-catching effect with different probabilities depending on the case where there is no eye-catching effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is more than the first time than when it is determined to execute the first number of times (once in the present embodiment) of the intense heat effect for the predetermined special game. When it is decided to execute the intense heat effect a large number of times (twice in this embodiment), the special mode is determined as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect with a higher probability.

Next, the control for executing the eye-catching effect and the revival effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display a predetermined eye-catching image with the end of the super reach effect when the off-display result is temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the super reach effect. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal mode as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the eye-catching image of the normal mode, while determining the special mode as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect. If so, it is controlled to display an eye-catching image of a special aspect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so that the off display result is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, when the revival effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so that the off display result is fixedly stopped and displayed, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. On the other hand, when executing the revival effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to display a predetermined image (in this embodiment, an image imitating lightning) and then temporarily stop and display the jackpot display result. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so that the jackpot display result is fixedly stopped and displayed, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command.

Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a specific example of the flow of the game when various effects are executed will be described together with the control of the main control CPU 30a and the sub-control CPU 31a.

As shown in FIG. 13, in this example, it is assumed that the special game and the production game are started at the time point t0, and one special game is reserved. Further, it is assumed that the execution of the intense heat effect has not been decided for either the special game started at the time point t0 or the pending special game. Then, when the holding condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a makes a preliminary determination for the predetermined special game. At the same time, a look-ahead command is generated and output to the sub-control CPU 31a (time point t1). At the time point t1, the main control CPU 30a outputs a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not the reach-time character effect is executed to the sub-control CPU 31a. That is, at the time point t1, the main control CPU 30a substantially determines whether or not to execute the reach-time character effect for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Further, at the time point t1, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect by determining the effect pattern based on the input look-ahead command. decide. Then, at the time point t1, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the look-ahead character effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the look-ahead character effect.

Subsequently, when the variable time of the special game ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the special game, outputs a command to stop all symbols to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a inputs the command to stop all symbols. As an opportunity, control is performed so that the production game is terminated (time point t2). Further, at the time point t2, the main control CPU 30a starts the next special game, outputs a variation pattern designation command to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command. Control to start the game. Then, when the execution of the zone effect is determined, at the time point t2, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the zone effect.

After that, when the variable time of the special game ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the special game and outputs a command to stop all symbols to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a inputs the command to stop all symbols. As a result, the production game is controlled to end (time point t3). Further, at the time point t3, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern of the next special game, starts the special game based on the determined variation pattern, and sub-controls the variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern. Output to CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the execution of the reach-time character effect by determining the variation pattern that can specify the execution of the reach-time character effect.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the effect game when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Further, when the execution of the cut-in effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the start timing of the cut-in effect when the variation pattern designation command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the start time of the target special game as the start timing of the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the cut-in effect at the time point t3. Further, when the execution of the cut-in effect is determined and the start timing of the cut-in effect is determined before the start of the reach effect in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 31a is the target special. It is controlled to execute the cut-in effect before the start of the reach effect in the game (time point t4).

Subsequently, when the execution of the reach-time character effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the reach-time character effect at the start of the reach effect in the target special game (time point t5). Then, when the execution of the cut-in effect is determined and the start timing of the cut-in effect is determined after the start of the reach effect in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 31a is set as the target. It is controlled to execute the cut-in effect after the start of the reach effect in the special game (time point t6).

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the off-display result after the end of the super reach effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the eye-catching effect when the super reach effect ends (time point t7). At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal mode as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the eye-catching image of the normal mode, while determining the special mode as the execution mode of the eye-catching effect. If so, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display an eye-catching image of a special aspect. Then, when executing the resurrection effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the resurrection effect after the end of the eye-catching effect and temporarily stop and display the jackpot display result. After that, when the variable time of the special game ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the special game and outputs a command to stop all symbols to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a inputs the command to stop all symbols. As a result, the production game is controlled to end (time point t8). Then, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a controls to start the big hit game and outputs an opening command to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a starts the opening effect with the input of the opening command as an opportunity. To control.

Due to the flow of the game as described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the intense heat effect is executed for the predetermined special game, the special game executed before the predetermined special game is determined. It is possible to perform multiple intense heat effects during the execution of the special game of. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the predetermined special game becomes a big hit when a specific number (three in the present embodiment) or more intense heat effects are executed for the predetermined special game. It becomes possible to identify that. For example, when the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the reach character effect are executed for a predetermined special game, the predetermined character effect is determined when the reach character effect is started. It becomes possible to identify that the special game is a big hit. Further, for example, in the case where the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect are executed among the intense heat effects for a predetermined special game, the cut-in effect is set as a predetermined start timing. When the start time of the special game is determined, it is possible to specify that the predetermined special game is a big hit when the cut-in effect is started.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) The main control CPU 30a is partially used as a specific effect (extreme heat effect) for the special game before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition of the special game. Determines the execution of a specific effect (character effect at the time of reach). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the establishment of the hold condition of the special game, and before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a has a specific effect different from a part of the specific effect as the specific effect for the special game. The execution of the look-ahead character effect, zone effect, and cut-in effect) is determined. According to this, it is decided to execute some of the specific effects before the execution conditions of the special game are satisfied, and for the specific effects different from some of the specific effects, the execution conditions of the special game are determined. Compared to the case where the execution is decided after the establishment, it becomes easier to control the number of specific effects to be executed for the special game. When deciding to execute a specific effect for one special game, it is possible to determine the execution of a specific number (three) or more of the specific effects on condition that the special game is a big hit. You can entertain by paying attention to the number of specific effects that are performed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control the number of specific effects executed for one special game and improve the interest in the game.

(1-2) When a specific number (three) or more specific effects (super heat effects) are executed for a predetermined special game, it is possible to specify that the jackpot display result is derived. It can be expected that a specific number or more of specific effects will be executed. And, since the specific effect includes a specific effect that is started before the start of the special game and a specific effect that is started during the execution of the special game, the specific effect is started before the start of the special game and during the execution of the special game. Throughout this, it is possible to pay attention to the number of specific effects performed and improve the interest in the game.

(1-3) In addition, since the specific production (super heat production) is a production that can specify that the big hit expectation of the special game is high, the number of specific productions executed for the special game is a specific number. Even if it is less than (3), it is possible to arouse the expectation that the jackpot display result will be derived by executing the specific effect. Then, when the number of specific effects executed for the special game is equal to or greater than the specific number, it becomes possible to specify that the jackpot display result is derived. Therefore, the greater the number of specific effects performed for the special game, the higher the expectation of the player.

(1-4) Of the specific effects (extreme heat effects), the first specific effect (character effect at the time of reach) is determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a, and the execution is determined based on the result. On the other hand, in the second specific effect (look-ahead character effect, zone effect, and cut-in effect) among the specific effects, the sub-control CPU 31a takes the opportunity of inputting a look-ahead command capable of specifying a pre-determined fluctuation pattern. Execution is determined by determining the production pattern. According to this, as compared with the case where the execution of all the specific effects is determined by one CPU, the number of the specified effects to be executed is appropriately controlled while distributing the control load when determining the specific effects. be able to.

(1-5) Whether or not to execute the special effect (cut-in effect) among the specific effects (heat heat effect) for the special game is decided when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. Then, the execution mode of the special effect executed for the special game is determined when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. According to this, the hold condition of the special game is set as compared with the case where both whether or not to execute the special effect and the execution mode of the special effect are determined when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. It is possible to execute a special effect while reducing the control burden when it is established.

(1-6) The special effect (cut-in effect) may be executed after the start of the reach effect in the special game when the special game targeted for the special effect becomes a big hit, while the target of the special effect. When the special game is out of the question, it is not executed after the start of the reach effect in the special game. According to this, it is possible to be interested not only in the number of specific effects (super heat effects) to be executed, but also in the timing when the special effects are executed among the specific effects. In particular, even if the number of specific effects to be executed is less than the specific number (3), the player will receive a big hit when the special effect is executed after the start of the reach effect in the special game targeted by the special effect. It is possible to specify that it will be. Therefore, even if the number of specific effects to be executed is less than the specific number, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

(1-7) When a special effect (a special aspect of the eye-catching effect) is executed, the player can specify that the jackpot display result is derived after the off display result is temporarily stopped and displayed. The probability that the special effect is executed differs depending on whether the specific effect (heated effect) is executed for the special game or not for the special game. According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the specific production from the viewpoint of whether the special production is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-8) When a specific number or more of specific effects (super heat effects) are executed for a predetermined special game, the jackpot display result is derived without temporarily stopping the display result in the predetermined special game. To. Therefore, when a specific number or more of specific effects are executed for a predetermined special game, the player can be relieved. In addition, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the revival effect is executed because the specific effect targeting the predetermined special game is executed only in a specific number or less when the revival effect is executed in the predetermined special game. It can be in a state and can entertain the player.

(1-9) A plurality of specific effects (extreme heat effects) are effects in which some of the information constituting the effects is common. Specifically, the specific effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which an image imitating a specific character and an image imitating a specific character string are displayed. According to this, since it is possible to make the player recognize that the plurality of specific effects are related to each other, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize the number of times the specific effects are executed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same control contents are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can execute a button effect. The button effect is predetermined when the effect button 19 is operated after displaying an operation image prompting the player to operate the effect button 19 on the effect display device 12 during the execution of the special game. By displaying the result image of, it is an effect that makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in a special game being executed. In the present embodiment, the operation image can also be grasped as an image showing that the operation of the effect button 19 is effective in the button effect.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the button effect of the present embodiment, an image imitating the effect button 19 and an image imitating the character string of "PUSH!" Are displayed as operation images on the effect display device 12 (. FIG. 14 (a)). After that, in the button effect of the present embodiment, either the failure result image (FIG. 14 (b)) or the success result image (FIG. 14 (c)) is displayed, so that the special game being executed is displayed. It becomes possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in. In the present embodiment, the failure result image is an image imitating the character string "failure ...", and the success result image is an image imitating the character string "success!". In the present embodiment, when the success result image is displayed, it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation in the running special game is higher than when the failure result image is displayed.

Next, the control for executing the button effect will be described.
When executing the button effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the operation image at a predetermined timing during the execution of the special game. Further, after displaying the operation image, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measuring the operation period during which the operation of the effect button 19 is valid. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated within the operation period, the operation image is hidden and a predetermined result image is displayed. The result image to be displayed in the button effect is determined by the sub-control CPU 31a depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a displays in the button effect at different determination ratios depending on whether the special game being executed is a special game that is a big hit or the special game that is being executed is a special game that is out of order. The result image to be made is determined. At this time, in order to increase the expectation of a big hit when the predetermined result image is displayed, the determination ratio in which the predetermined result image is determined in the case of a big hit and the predetermined result image in the case of a deviation are obtained. It is advisable to increase the ratio of the decision ratio in the case of a big hit to the total of the decision ratio in which is determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation period elapses without inputting the operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the effect button 19 has been operated during the operation period. As in the case of inputting the operation signal, the operation image is hidden and the predetermined result image is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect can be determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has a cut-in effect regardless of whether the special game targeted for the cut-in effect is a special game that is an outlier or a special game that is a big hit. As the start timing of, it is possible to determine when the effect button 19 is operated in the button effect executed during the execution of the special game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the effect button 19 in the button effect as the start timing of the cut-in effect, provided that the result image of success is determined as the result image displayed in the button effect. The time can be determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the cut-in effect is executed triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 in the button effect, the result image of success is displayed as the result image in the button effect. The sub-control CPU 31a may determine the start timing of the cut-in effect before determining the result image displayed in the button effect. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect as the start timing of the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so as not to determine the result image of the failure as the result image to be displayed in the button effect. You may.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is an operation indicating that the effect button 19 is operated within the operation period. Taking the opportunity of inputting a signal, a lottery using a predetermined random number is performed. Then, when the lottery using a predetermined random number is won, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the operation image and executes the cut-in effect (FIG. 14 (d)). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image as a result of success (FIG. 14 (e)). That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect button 19 is operated within the operation period in the button effect, the result image is displayed, while the effect button 19 is operated within the operation period in the button effect. If a lottery using a predetermined random number is won as an opportunity, a cut-in effect is executed.

On the other hand, when the lottery using a predetermined random number is not won, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the operation image and displays the success result image without executing the cut-in effect (FIG. 14 (c)). ). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a operates without inputting an operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated, even when the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect. When the period has elapsed, the operation image is hidden and the success result image is displayed without executing the cut-in effect (FIG. 14 (c)).

According to such control, even when the execution of the cut-in effect is determined and the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect in the button effect is determined. It may not be executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of intense heat effects determined to be executed and the number of intense heat effects actually executed may be different.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-1) to (1-9).
(2-1) In the present embodiment, the operation effect (display of the result image) is executed when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period in the button effect. Further, in the present embodiment, it is one of the specific effects (super heat effect) on condition that the predetermined lottery performed when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period in the button effect is won. A special effect (cut-in effect) may be performed. According to this, when the effect button 19 is operated in the button effect, not only the operation effect is executed but also the specific effect may be executed, so that the player can be surprised.

(2-2) Of the specific effects (extreme heat effects), the special effects (cut-in effects) may be executed when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period of the button effects. In other words, the special effect may not be executed even if the execution of the special effect is determined, if the effect button 19 is not operated during the operation period in the button effect. According to this, the player can be motivated to operate the effect button 19, and the button effect can be enjoyed more effectively.

(2-3) Further, the special effect (cut-in effect) is executed on condition that a predetermined lottery performed when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period in the button effect is won. There is. In other words, the special effect wins a predetermined lottery that is executed when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period in the button effect, even if the execution of the special effect is decided. If not, it may not be executed. According to this, it is possible to pay more attention to whether or not the special effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the joy when the special effect is executed.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, when the current gaming state is a low probability state, a maximum of two intense heat effects can be executed for a special game that is out of the game. On the other hand, it is possible to execute up to four intense heat effects for a special game that is a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the intense heat effect is not executed for the special game that is out of the game, while the special game that is the big hit is targeted at the maximum. It is possible to carry out four intense heat effects.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the intense heat effect is executed in a low probability state, the special game targeted for the intense heat effect becomes a big hit and the special game targeted for the intense heat effect is missed. There are times when it becomes. On the other hand, when the intense heat effect is executed in a high probability state, the special game targeted by the intense heat effect becomes a big hit. In the present embodiment, the low-probability state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high-probability state corresponds to the second gaming state.

Hereinafter, the control for determining the execution of the intense heat effect will be described.
When the current gaming state is a high-probability state and it is determined that the game is out of order in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a uses a variation pattern capable of specifying the execution of the character effect at the time of reach as a variation pattern of the special game. Do not decide. That is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the main control CPU 30a does not determine the execution of the character effect at the time of reach for the special game that is out of the game. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the character effect at the time of reach is not executed when the current gaming state is a high probability state and the result of the preliminary determination in the special symbol input process is wrong. A look-ahead command is generated and output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command that can identify that the current gaming state is a high-probability state and can be specified to be out of order, the sub-control CPU 31a is either a look-ahead character effect, a zone effect, or a cut-in effect. Determine a production pattern that can be specified not to be executed. That is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the execution of any of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect for the special game that is out of the game.

Due to such control, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the execution of the intense heat effect is not determined for the special game that is out of the game. It should be noted that the control for determining the execution of two or less intense heat effects for the special game that is out of the game when the current game state is a high probability state is the same as the control in the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the description is omitted. Similarly, when the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, the control for determining the execution of four or less intense heat effects for a special game that is a big hit is also the first embodiment described above. Since it is the same as the control in, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times that the intense heat effect can be executed differs depending on the current game state for the special game that is out of the game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, for the special game that is a big hit, the number of times that the intense heat effect can be executed is the same regardless of whether the current game state is the low probability state or the high probability state. ..

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-1) to (1-9).
(3-1) When a specific effect (super heat effect) is executed in the second game state (high probability state), it becomes possible to specify that the special game targeted by the specific effect is a big hit. According to this, in the second game state, even if the number of the specific effects to be executed is less than the specific number (3), it is possible to specify that the jackpot is a big hit, so that the specific effects are executed. It can be even more noticeable.

(3-2) In particular, the second gaming state (high probability state) is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than that of the first gaming state (low probability state). It is conceivable that the player's expectation for becoming a player is increasing. In such a second game state, if the special game targeted by the specific effect is missed after the specific effect (super heat effect) is executed, the player is greatly discouraged. There is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed in the second gaming state, it is possible to specify that a big hit is obtained even if the number of the executed specific effects is two or less. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In the third embodiment, in the case of a high probability state, the intense heat effect different from the predetermined intense heat effect is not executed among the intense heat effects for the special game that is out of the range. May be feasible. According to this, in a high probability state, when a predetermined intense heat effect is executed among the intense heat effects, it is possible to specify that the special game targeted for the predetermined intense heat effect is a big hit. In this case, in the high probability state, pay attention to whether or not the intense heat effect is executed, the number of times the intense heat effect is executed, and whether or not the predetermined intense heat effect is executed. Can be entertained.

-In the third embodiment, in the case of a low probability state, the intense heat effect is not executed for the out-of-order special game, while in the high-probability state, the intense heat effect is performed for the out-of-order special game. It may be configured to be feasible. In this case, the low-probability state corresponds to the second gaming state, while the high-probability state corresponds to the first gaming state. In addition, in the low base state, the intense heat effect is not executed for the out-of-order special game, while in the high base state, the intense heat effect can be executed for the out-of-order special game. It may be vice versa. That is, in the case of a predetermined game state, the intense heat effect is not executed for the out-of-order special game, while in the case of a game state different from the predetermined game state, the out-of-order special game is targeted for intense heat. It is preferable to configure the production so that it can be executed.

-In the third embodiment, while it is possible to execute the intense heat effect in any of the game states, the number of times that the intense heat effect can be executed is different in some of the game states. You may. For example, in the case of a low probability state, it is possible to execute two or less intense heat effects for the out-of-order special game, while in the high-probability state, the out-of-order special game is targeted at 1. It may be possible to carry out less than one intense heat effect. Then, for the big hit special game, it may be possible to execute four or less intense heat effects regardless of whether the current game state is a low probability state or a high probability state. According to this, when the current gaming state is a low probability state, it is possible to identify that it is a big hit by executing three or more intense heat effects, while the current gaming state is In a high probability state, it is possible to identify a big hit by executing two or more intense heat effects. That is, the number of intense heat effects that can be specified to be a big hit may be different depending on the game state.

-In the second embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect as the start timing of the cut-in effect, and when the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period of the button effect, it is predetermined. The cut-in effect may be executed without performing the lottery using the random numbers of. That is, when the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, and the effect button 19 is operated during the operation period of the button effect, the cut-in effect is always executed. You may do it.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, and the operation in the button effect is performed without operating the effect button 19. When the period ends, the cut-in effect may be executed at the end of the operation period. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is when the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, and when the operation period in the button effect ends without the effect button 19 being operated. , The cut-in effect may be executed at a timing different from that during the execution of the button effect. That is, when the operation time of the effect button 19 in the button effect is determined as the start timing of the cut-in effect, even when the operation period in the button effect ends without the effect button 19 being operated, it is always possible. The cut-in effect may be executed.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the cut-in effect when the effect button 19 is operated in the button effect, even when the image as a result of the failure in the button effect is displayed.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a successful result image as a result image to be displayed in the button effect when the operation period ends without the effect button 19 being operated in the button effect. However, the image may be displayed as a result of the failure.

-In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to display an operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 19 in the button effect. That is, the button effect may be executed as a hidden button effect that does not display an operation image indicating that the operation of the effect button 19 is valid in the effect display device 12. When the button effect is executed as a hidden button effect, it may be notified that the operation of the effect button 19 is effective by using a means different from that of the effect display device 12. As a method of notifying that the operation of the effect button 19 is effective by using a means different from that of the effect display device 12, for example, a method of vibrating a vibrating means provided inside or in the vicinity of the effect button 19 or a method of vibrating. , A method of causing a light emitting means provided inside or near the effect button 19 to emit light can be adopted. Further, as a method of notifying that the operation of the effect button 19 is effective by using a means different from that of the effect display device 12, for example, a voice that can specify that the operation of the effect button 19 is effective. Can be output from the speaker Sp.

-The execution probability of the special aspect of the eye-catching effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a makes the execution probability of the special aspect of the eye-catching effect different depending on whether or not the execution of the intense heat effect is determined, while the execution is executed when the execution of the intense heat effect is determined. Regardless of the determined number of intense heat effects, the execution probabilities of the special aspect of the eye-catching effects may be the same.

-The execution mode of the special effect's eye-catching effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the image displayed in the special aspect of the eye-catching effect may be an image imitating a character different from the image displayed in the intense heat effect.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine the execution of the special aspect of the eye-catching effect even when the revival effect is not executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher expectation that the revival effect will be executed when the special aspect of the eye-catching effect is executed, as compared with the case where the normal aspect of the eye-catching effect is executed. The execution mode of the eye-catching effect may be determined.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have an eye-catching effect. In this case, apart from the special aspect of the eye-catching effect, a special effect that can be executed may be configured to be feasible on condition that the revival effect is executed. Further, it is not necessary to have a special effect that can be executed on condition that the revival effect is executed.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a revival effect.
-The start timing of the cut-in effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a cuts in regardless of whether the cut-in effect is executed for a special game that is a big hit or the cut-in effect is executed for a special game that is out of the game. The timing that can be determined as the start timing of the production may be the same. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines a predetermined timing as the start timing of the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is a special target for the cut-in effect as compared with the case where a timing different from the predetermined timing is determined. The start timing of the cut-in effect may be determined so that the expectation of a big hit in the game is high.

-The contents that can be determined as the execution mode of the cut-in effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine the type of image to be displayed in the cut-in effect instead of or in addition to the start timing of the cut-in effect as the execution mode of the cut-in effect.

-The cut-in effect may be executed multiple times for one special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the cut-in effect a plurality of times by determining an effect pattern that can specify that the cut-in effect is executed a plurality of times. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so as not to determine the execution of a specific number or more of the intense heat effects for the out-of-order special game, or the out-of-order special game is targeted. However, it may be controlled so as not to determine the execution of a specific number or more types of intense heat effects. That is, in the present alternative example, each of the plurality of cut-in effects may be performed as one intense heat effect, or the plurality of cut-in effects may be combined into one type of intense heat effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a may determine the start timing of the cut-in effect triggered by the input of the look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the start timing of the cut-in effect by determining the effect pattern in which the start timing of the cut-in effect is determined, or the cut-in may be determined separately from the determination of the effect pattern. The start timing of the production may be determined.

-The control for determining the execution of each intense heat effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a lottery for determining whether to execute the effect for each of the look-ahead character effect, the zone effect, and the cut-in effect, triggered by the input of the look-ahead command. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect for the out-of-order special game, if the number of the intense heat effects determined to be executed is three or more, the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect. Control may be performed to limit the execution of a part or all of the thermal effect. Further, each time the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the intense heat effect for the out-of-order special game, the number of the intense heat effects determined to be executed is added to the sub-control RAM 31c and stored, and the execution is decided. When the number of heat effects reaches two, it may be controlled so as not to determine the execution of the intense heat effects thereafter.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may control the character effect at the time of reach so as to be executed based on the input of the look-ahead command. That is, the execution of the reach character effect may be determined by the pre-determination by the main control CPU 30a to generate a look-ahead command that can specify that the reach character effect is to be executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a target the special game before the execution condition of the special game is satisfied when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied for all the intense heat effects. You may decide whether or not to execute the intense heat effect.

-The execution of the character effect at the time of reach may be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern that does not specify the execution of the character effect at the time of reach to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a triggers the input of the variation pattern specification command at the time of reach. You may decide to execute the character effect. That is, the execution of all the intense heat effects may be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of some of the intense heat effects based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command, while the sub-control CPU 31a determines that some of the intense heat effects are executed. For different intense heat effects, execution may be determined by performing a predetermined lottery according to a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute a part of the intense heat effect and the intense heat effect different from the part of the intense heat effect in a plurality of stages among all the intense heat effects. May be good.

-The sub-control CPU 31a executes some of the intense heat effects based on the variable pattern specification command output when the execution conditions of the special game targeted for the intense heat effects are satisfied. You may. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to specify the intense heat effect to be executed for the special game when the holding condition of the special game is satisfied, and the actual control is the execution of the special game. The intense heat effect may be executed based on the fluctuation pattern specification command that is output when the condition is satisfied.

-The execution mode of each intense heat effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the information common to each intense heat effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the information common to each intense heat effect does not have to be the character or character string indicated by the image, and may be, for example, the color of the image or the size of the image. In addition, it is not necessary to have common information in some or all of the intense heat effects. For example, in some or all of the intense heat effects, images imitating different characters or images imitating different character strings may be displayed. Further, a part or all of the intense heat effect may be a sound effect executed by the speaker Sp or a light emission effect executed by the decorative lamp La. In this case, the speaker Sp or the decorative lamp La corresponds to the effect executing means.

-The intense heat production may be a production that allows the player to recognize that the jackpot expectation of the special game is high, and it does not matter from what viewpoint the jackpot expectation is high. That is, the intense heat effect may be an effect that allows the player to recognize that the big hit expectation of the special game is high, and may be an effect that can be grasped from any viewpoint that the big hit expectation of the special game is high. ..

-The start timing of each intense heat effect may be changed as appropriate. That is, the intense heat effect includes the intense heat effect that is started after the hold condition of the target special game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the target special game is satisfied, and the target special game. It suffices to include at least the intense heat effect that starts after the execution condition is satisfied.

-The type and number of intense heat effects may be changed as appropriate. Further, the number of intense heat effects that can be determined to be executed for the out-of-order special game and the number of intense heat effects that can be determined to be executed for the big hit special game may be appropriately changed.

-A part or all of the intense heat effect may be feasible on condition that the game is in a predetermined gaming state.
-The expected degree of jackpot when each intense heat effect is executed may be the same or different.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine the execution of the intense heat effect even when the super reach effect is not executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the intense heat effect less than a predetermined number (for example, twice) when the super reach effect is not executed, while the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the super reach effect when the super reach effect is executed. , It may be possible to determine the execution of a predetermined number or more of intense heat effects.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine the execution of a specific number or more of the intense heat effects even when the revival effect is executed. In this case, when a specific number or more of the intense heat effects are executed, even if the off-display result is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is possible to specify that the revival effect is executed after that, so that the player can be informed. It can give a sense of security.

-Instead of or in addition to the intense heat effect, a plurality of low expectation effects that can specify that the jackpot expectation is low may be provided. In this case, the main control CPU 30a and the sub-control CPU 31a make it possible to determine the execution of a specific number or more of low expectation effects when the special game is a big hit, but when the special game is out of order, It may be controlled so as not to determine the execution of the low expectation effect of a specific number or more. According to this, even if it is a low expectation effect that can specify that the big hit expectation is low, if it is executed more than a specific number, it becomes possible to specify that it will be a big hit, so that the low expectation effect is executed. It can be noticed that.

-Instead of or in addition to the intense heat production, a plurality of lively productions in which the jackpot expectation cannot be specified may be provided. In this case, the main control CPU 30a allows the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a to determine the execution of a specific number or more of lively effects when the special game is a big hit, but the special game is missed. May be controlled so as not to determine the execution of a specific number or more of lively effects. That is, in the lively effect, when the number of lively effects to be executed is less than a specific number, the jackpot expectation cannot be specified, but when the number of lively effects to be executed is more than a specific number, it becomes a big hit. It is possible to identify that. According to this, even if the big hit expectation is not specified, it is possible to specify that it will be a big hit if it is executed more than a specific number, so it is important to pay attention to the lively production. can.

-The fluctuation pattern may be information in which the production content of the production game cannot be specified. For example, the fluctuation pattern may be information in which it is not possible to specify whether or not to execute the reach effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify whether or not to execute the reach effect and the type of the reach effect based on the look-ahead command.

The main control CPU 30a predetermines the result of a predetermined determination performed in the special symbol start processing in place of or in addition to the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the variation pattern determination lottery, and pre-reads based on the result of the predetermination. You may generate a command. That is, the look-ahead command replaces or adds to the result of the preliminary determination as to whether or not the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, and the result of the preliminary determination as to which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery. Therefore, the results of various preliminary determinations may be generated as identifiable information. For example, the look-ahead command may be information that can specify the type of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may predetermine the type of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing in the special symbol input processing, and generate a look-ahead command based on the result of the pre-determination. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the intense heat effect based on the type of the special symbol that can be specified from the input look-ahead command.

-In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 30a may perform a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect, in addition to the determination of the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination lottery. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may perform a variation pattern determination lottery based on the result of the reach determination. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may predetermine the result of the reach determination performed in the special symbol start processing in the special symbol input processing and generate a look-ahead command based on the result of the pre-determination. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the intense heat effect based on the result of the reach determination that can be specified from the input look-ahead command.

-The look-ahead command may include a look-ahead command in which it is not possible to specify which fluctuation pattern is determined. For example, when the random number acquired in the special symbol input process is a random number having a different variation pattern determined according to the game situation (for example, the game state or the number of special reservations), the main control CPU 30a has any variation pattern. You may generate a look-ahead command that cannot be determined. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command in which it is not possible to specify which fluctuation pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so as not to determine the execution of the intense heat effect.

-Instead of or in addition to the effect button 19, an operating means (lever, switch, etc.) that can be pushed in, an operating means (lever, etc.) that can be pulled, and an operating means (handle, dial) that can be turned. , Etc.), an operating means (touch sensor, etc.) that can be touched may be provided.

-A game that determines whether or not to give a high probability state depending on whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game and a specific sensor detects a game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied in a machine (so-called V probability change machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, even if it is embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high-probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high-probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit. good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function that changes the probability of affirmative judgment in a jackpot determination.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the entry rate of the gaming ball into the second starting port 14.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses multiple types of special symbols. In this case, the special game using the first special symbol is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 13, while the game ball enters the second starting port 14. It is advisable to execute a special game using the second special symbol. In this case, the special game using the first special symbol and the special game using the second special symbol may be executed with priority given to any special game, or may be executed in the order of holding, or alternately. It may be executed, or it may be executed in parallel at the same time.

The function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

-The function of the sub-control board 31 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Hereinafter, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added.
(B) The determination means executes the first specific effect as a specific effect for the predetermined variable game based on a variation pattern preliminarily determined when the holding condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, by performing a predetermined lottery according to the predetermined variation pattern, it is possible to determine the execution of the second specific effect as the specific effect for the predetermined variation game.

12 ... Effect display device (effect execution means), 19 ... Effect button (operation means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (decision means, first determination means, game state control means), 31 ... Sub-control Substrate, 31a ... Sub-control CPU (determining means, second determining means, mode determining means).

Claims (1)

The execution of the variable game is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied, and the pending variable game is executed when the execution condition is satisfied. If the big hit judgment determines that the variable game is a big hit, the variable game is executed. In the game machine that derives the jackpot display result at
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
With a decision-making means to decide the execution of the production,
In the effect, one variable game is targeted, and a specific effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived in the variable game and a misaligned display result are derived in the running variable game. It includes a revival effect that notifies that the jackpot display result is derived after the suggestion, and a special effect that deterministically notifies that the revival effect is executed .
The specific effect includes the specific effect that is started after the hold condition of the target variable game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the target variable game is satisfied, and the execution condition of the target variable game. There is a specific production that starts after the establishment,
The determination means is
With the establishment of the hold condition of the predetermined variable game as an opportunity, the execution of the specific effect targeting the predetermined variable game is determined before the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied.
When deciding to execute the specific effect for the predetermined variable game, it is possible to determine the execution of three or more specific effects on condition that the jackpot display result is derived in the predetermined variable game. can be,
In addition to the specific effect that is started after the holding condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied and before the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied, it is started after the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. It is decided to execute the specific effect when the hold condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied.
The specific effect includes a specific effect in which the execution is determined when the holding condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied, while the execution mode is determined when the execution condition of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. fruit,
If the specific effect is not executed in the variable game being executed, the special effect is not executed.
The execution probability of the special effect is characterized in that it is higher when the number of times the specific effect is executed in the variable game being executed is the second number, which is larger than the first number. A game machine.

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