JP7061390B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a random number value for a big hit judgment is acquired when a game ball enters the starting winning opening, and a big hit is determined by determining whether or not the random number value and the big hit judgment value match. A big hit lottery is being held. Then, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the display result of the symbol variation game is derived. In addition, various effects that can specify the expected degree of big hit (big hit expectation) are executed.

Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a specific effect (so-called “look-ahead effect”) capable of specifying an advantage degree such as a jackpot expectation degree of a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is provided. , The one that is executed when the symbol variation game before that is started is disclosed, and it is possible to give attention to the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-195912

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the effect of the effect and further improve the interest in the game by appropriately executing the specific effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems can suspend the execution of the symbol variation game triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the starting means, and the jackpot display result is displayed after the jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed. In a gaming machine to which a game is given, a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be achieved, and whether or not a symbol variation game corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the starting means will be a jackpot. Whether to execute a specific information generation means for generating identifiable specific information and a specific effect indicating the degree of advantage of the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information based on the specific information generated by the specific information generation means. When it is determined by the specific effect determining means to be determined and the specific effect determining means to execute the specific effect, the specific effect is executed in the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information. The specific effect is an effect in which execution is started when the number of pending symbol variation games for which execution is suspended reaches a specified number, and the specific effect is provided with an effect control means for controlling the execution of the game. The means controls the regulation of the specific effect over the first period when the first regulation condition is satisfied, and controls the regulation of the specific effect over the second period when the second regulation condition is satisfied. The specific effect determining means determines the effect content of the specific effect from a plurality of types of effect content including the first effect content and the second effect content, and the first regulation condition is met. The first specific regulation condition that is satisfied when the first effect content is determined as the effect content of the specific effect by the specific effect determination means is included, and the second regulation condition is said by the specific effect determination means. The number of times the symbol variation game is completed from the time when the first specific regulation condition is satisfied to the end of the first period is the first, which is established when the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the specific effect. 2 The gist is that the number of times the symbol variation game is completed from the establishment of the regulation conditions to the end of the second period is larger than the number of times .

Regarding the game machine, the first regulation condition includes a first non-specific regulation condition that is satisfied when the power is turned off and then restored during the execution of the specific effect, and the first non-specific regulation condition is satisfied. The number of times the symbol variation game is completed from the establishment to the end of the first period is larger than the number of terminations of the symbol variation game from the establishment of the second regulation condition to the end of the second period. You may do it .

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

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a distribution starting unit. The figure which shows the setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of each production. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of each production. The figure which shows the production pattern of a character production. The figure which shows the dialogue production pattern. The figure which shows the execution mode of a character effect. The figure which shows the regulation condition of a character production. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the character effect. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the character production determination process.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time.

In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained. In this way, the jackpot game is given after the jackpot symbol predetermined in the special game is displayed.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number" (first reserved game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number" (second reserved game number). For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol fluctuation game (normal fluctuation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

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

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a distribution start unit SU is arranged below the center frame 26. The distribution starting unit SU has a first starting port 38 as a starting means and a second starting port 39 as a starting means, and the game ball entered from the ball entry port 36 is first started. It is a unit that is alternately distributed to the port 38 and the second starting port 39.

As shown in FIG. 2, the distribution start unit SU is provided with an entry port 36 into which a game ball can enter. The ball entry port 36 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. At the back of the ball entry port 36, a passage that can branch to either the first starting port 38 or the second starting port 39 is formed. At the branch point between the first start port 38 and the second start port 39, a distribution member 37 that alternately distributes the game ball entered from the ball entry port 36 to the first start port 38 and the second start port 39 is provided. It is arranged. The distribution member 37 is rotatably arranged within a range of a predetermined angle about the rotation shaft 37a. The distribution member 37 is formed with a holding portion 37d having two holding regions 37b and 37c capable of holding the game ball. When the game ball is held in one of the holding areas 37b and 37c, the distribution member 37 rotates about the rotation shaft 37a due to the weight of the game ball, and becomes the first start port 38 and the second start port 39. In addition to being distributed to any of the above, the game ball can be held in the other of the holding areas 37b and 37c.

As shown in FIG. 2A, as a specific example, the distribution member 37 is arranged at the first position where the holding region 37b is located below the ball entry port 36. At this time, when the game ball enters the ball entry port 36, the game ball is held in the holding area 37b. Then, the distribution member 37 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 37a due to the weight of the game ball held in the holding region 37b when viewed from the front.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2B, the game ball held in the holding area 37b is distributed to the first starting port 38, and the holding area 37c is located below the entry port 36 in the second position. The distribution member 37 is arranged in the space.

Next, when the game ball enters the ball entry port 36 when the distribution member 37 is arranged at the second position, the game ball is held in the holding area 37c. Then, the distribution member 37 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 37a due to the weight of the game ball held in the holding region 37c when viewed from the front.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball held in the holding area 37c is distributed to the second starting port 39, and the first position where the holding area 37b is located below the entry port 36. The distribution member 37 is arranged in the space.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 38. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 38 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 39. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 39 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the third starting port 29 as the starting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third starting sensor SE3 (see FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the third starting port 29. For example, the third start sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the third start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the third start sensor SE3, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the third starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the third starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the third starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE4 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE4, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entry port is provided with a gate sensor SE5 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opening in the gaming area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE6 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the general winning sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE6, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with one or a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 38, a second starting opening 39, a third starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning slot different from the winning slot. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 29 or the game ball does not enter the third start port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

Next, the setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 of each setting (settings 1 to 6) have high probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. That is, the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Further, the jackpot probability (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low probability state are different depending on the current set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 4) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch 40d (shown in FIG. 4) is operated. When the power is turned on while the is turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and the internally set setting value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → for each operation of the RWM clear switch 40d. It can be changed to loop in the order of [Setting 5]-> [Setting 6]-> [Setting 1]-> .... Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, when the setting change mode is entered, the backed up various information is displayed. It is configured to be initialized.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is entered. Transition.

In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set setting value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set setting value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned off.

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

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and the large winning opening 31 has been entered. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, the open state is taken when the start of the round game is started, and the closed state is taken when the round game is finished. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Is in the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is in the closed state. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

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

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

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game. In the present embodiment, an interval time between rounds (2s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

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

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal hit is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. As for the number of prize balls, "4" is obtained when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and "1" is obtained when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the third start sensor SE3. When the game ball is detected by the sensor SE4, "15" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE6, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies electric power to the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub control board 41 may not be equipped with the backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

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

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

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

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that various information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good. The main control CPU 40a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state. Hereinafter, the operation in which the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state will be described as an initialization operation.

The setting device 40e is configured to enable an operation of instructing the transition to the setting control mode as the setting control state for controlling the set value. In the present embodiment, as the setting control mode, a setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and a setting value in which the internally set setting value cannot be changed are specified. There is a setting confirmation mode that can be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the on state and the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state, the setting change mode is entered and the setting is performed. When the power is turned on when the setting operation unit of the device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display 40f displays to notify the set value set internally, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other information may be displayed.
Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. For example, the sub-control RAM 41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the sub-control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that various information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good. The sub-control CPU 41a controls to store these various types of information in the sub-control RAM 41c. Here, the various information to be backed up includes information on the effect and information on the set value regarding the set value.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 through the power supply line.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a, and when the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, the control boards 40 and 41 are respectively. When the power is supplied to the control board and the control board is operated in the off state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by the boot process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not there is a shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) according to the operation state of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e at the time of turning on the power, and the main control RAM 40c. The presence or absence of initialization of is controlled.

First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state.

When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is stored in the main control RAM 40c when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state (when the initialization operation is performed) when the power is turned on. Initialize the game information that was made.

After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the on state.

If it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the on state at the time of turning on the power (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the off state at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a has the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the flag is read out, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) specifying the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change start command”) that can specify the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set setting value. Then, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify the read set value (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on setting value command”) to the sub control board 41.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting value every time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, as follows: [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → Change to loop, such as [Setting 1] → .... In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. For example, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is "setting 1", the main control CPU 40a provides information capable of specifying "setting 2". , Stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is "setting 6", the main control CPU 40a provides information capable of specifying "setting 1". , Stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to display the changed set value every time the set value is changed.

When the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a at that time. Confirm the setting value stored in the setting value flag and exit the setting change mode. In this way, the main control CPU 40a sets any setting value among the plurality of setting values that determine the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the setting control means. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

When the setting change control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the confirmed setting value to the sub control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) specifying the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated to the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the on state.

If it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the on state at the time of turning on the power (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the off state at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the set value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / power recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation start command”) that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f is notified of the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input). finish. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

When the setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c to the sub control board 41. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on and the setting value when the power is turned off. But it is also. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub control board 41 information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on / power-on / recovery command”) that specifies recovery based on various backed up information. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information for designating the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as “design state specification command”) to the sub control board 41. This symbol state specification command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And a command to specify either to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the ON state and the setting device 40e is operated to the ON state, the main control CPU 40a has the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the ON state and the setting device 40e is operated to the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on processing and changes the setting. No control processing is performed.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setting device 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the off state and the setting device 40e is operated to the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process and does not perform a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. ..

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the information set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 by the command output process performed as the interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 38 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 38, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge.

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition (first hold condition) of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 38. The main control CPU 40a is a total special hold number that is the sum of the first special hold number and each special hold number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c (the number of stored random numbers that have not yet been used in the special game). It is configured to be identifiable. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold designation command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the first special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the first special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

If the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above process executed when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number. In this way, the first hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit number (upper limit number of games, first upper limit number of games) for the first special hold number (the number of hold games on which the execution of the first special game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is. Further, in the main control CPU 40a, when the first special holding number has reached the predetermined upper limit number, the game ball has entered the first starting port 38 when the first special holding number has reached the upper limit number. Information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as the first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 38, or if the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 or the third starting sensor SE3. Based on whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 39 or the third starting port 29, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 39 and the third starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 39 or the third starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a has an upper limit of the number of second special holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c (“4” in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a indicates that the game ball has entered the second start port 39 or the third start port 29 when the number of the second special hold has reached the upper limit. Is set in the output buffer with identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command), and the special symbol input process is terminated. In this way, the second hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit number (upper limit number of games, second upper limit number of games) in which the second special hold number (the number of hold games in which the execution of the second special game is held) is held. It is a condition that does not hold when it is.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 39 or the third starting port 29. The main control CPU 40a is a total special hold number that is the sum of the second special hold number and each special hold number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c (the number of stored random numbers that have not yet been used in the special game). It is configured to be identifiable. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold designation command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the second special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the second special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball, if the first special hold number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. Therefore, information (random value, etc.) for executing the first special game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 or the third start sensor SE3 detects the game ball, if the second special hold number does not reach the upper limit, the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. Then, information (random value, etc.) for executing the second special game is stored.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of special reservations has not reached the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a has a first, regardless of whether the number of first special reservations has increased or the number of second special reservations has increased. The random number value is stored so that the total acquisition order including the special hold number and the second special hold number can be specified. That is, when the special hold number does not reach the upper limit value, the main control CPU 40a stores a random number value in each starting port 29, 38, 39 so that the order in which the game balls are won can be specified. ..

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a has a total special hold number of "1", which is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether or not it is the above. If the total special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the total special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a starts a special game corresponding to the first stored random number information based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing so as to make it. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game or the random number value in the second special game. Then, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. .. On the other hand, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and plays the second special game. Let's get started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game, follows the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 29, 38, 39. The special games are executed in the order in which the hold conditions are satisfied.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. On the other hand, when starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information, the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win the jackpot. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is such that the jackpot determination value corresponding to each set value (1st to 6th set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. .. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it will be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the jackpot determination means.

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

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern and the outlier variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the read out variation pattern.

After the main control CPU 40a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol sets the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer as in the case of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

When the random number value related to the special game is stored by executing such a special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is a random number value related to the first special game or a random number value related to the second special game. Regardless of whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special game is a big hit in the order of the earliest total acquisition order, and the special game is executed.

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

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends a round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

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

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Further, when controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base number command) that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state to the output buffer. .. In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the game state control means.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. That is, when the normal hold number (the number of normal hold games in which the execution of the normal variable game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (normal upper limit number of games), the game ball enters the gate 33. Even if there is, the hold condition of the normal game (normal hold condition) is not satisfied, and the execution of the normal variable game is not held. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the gate 33 when the normal hold number has reached the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as a normal start winning command). Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold designation command) that can specify the number of normal holds after the update in the output buffer.

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

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is not "1" or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for the input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and the sub-control CPU 41a can stand by when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command, and stores the specified set value in the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This sub-set value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set value.

When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. On the other hand, when the power-on / power-recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the backup information backed up, the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command, and the like. Control to execute the production with.

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect content in the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

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

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the pattern combination including the reach (for example, "787"). ") Is decided. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect (reach effect) based on the fluctuation pattern during the execution of the special game. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the character effect can be executed during the special game. The character effect as a specific effect is an effect executed in a low base state, and is an effect in which a character image is displayed. The character effect is an effect in which execution is started when the total number of special reservations reaches a specified number (upper limit in the present embodiment).

In the character effect, the execution of the character display effect is started when the total number of special holdings reaches the specified number, the character action effect is executed when the next special game is started, and the character dialogue effect is further executed. In some cases, a hold change effect may be executed in which the display mode of the hold image indicating the hold of the execution of the special game is changed.

The character display effect is an effect in which a predetermined number of character images are displayed. The character action effect is an effect in which an image in which the character acts is displayed. The character dialogue effect is an effect in which the character emits a dialogue.

With respect to such a character effect, execution is suspended when the total special hold number reaches a specified number due to the combination of the number of characters whose character image is displayed in the character display effect and the dialogue emitted by the character in the character dialogue effect. It is suggested that one of the special games is expected to be a big hit. Further, in the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold image indicating the hold of execution of the special game is changed, which suggests the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the hold image whose display mode is changed, for example, blue and green. , Red, and rainbow colors (blue <green <red <rainbow colors) suggest that the jackpot expectation increases. On the other hand, with respect to such a character effect, the character action effect suggests a set value depending on the type of image in which the character acts. That is, as the character effect, the type of the degree of advantage shown by the character action effect is different from the type of the degree of advantage indicated by the other character display effect, the character dialogue effect, and the hold change effect.

As described above, the character effect includes a plurality of effect elements, and the effect elements of the character effect include a character display effect, a character action effect, a character dialogue effect, and a hold change effect. In the present embodiment, the effect element as the character display effect is the first effect element, the effect element as the character action effect is the second effect element, and the effect element as the character dialogue effect is the first effect element or the third effect element, respectively. Equivalent to.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the execution of the special game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the total number of special holdings is "7", and the running images G0 indicating the running special game and the holding images G1 to G7 in which the execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as a symbol combination that is out of alignment.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the total number of special holdings is "6", and the running images G0 indicating the running special game and the holding images G1 to G6 whose execution is held are displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the hold condition is satisfied, the total number of special hold changes from "6" to "7", and the running image G0 showing the running special game and the execution are held. The reserved images G1 to G7 are displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the hold condition is satisfied, the total number of special hold changes from "7" to "8", and the running image G0 showing the running special game and the execution are held. The reserved images G1 to G8 are displayed. Further, when the total number of special reservations changes from "7" to "8", the execution of the character effect starts. In this case, one character image (character A) is displayed as a character display effect, but three character images may be displayed, and one is better when three character images are displayed. It is suggested that the jackpot expectation of the special game whose execution is suspended is higher than the case where the character image of the person is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the total number of special holdings is "7", and the running images G0 indicating the running special game and the holding images G1 to G7 in which the execution is held are displayed. When the total number of special reservations changes from "8" to "7", an image in which the character performs an action of punching is displayed as a character action effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (h), an image in which the character performs an action of delivering a low kick may be displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the character delivers a jump kick. An image of the action may be displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the set value set is an advantageous set value depending on the content of the action of the character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, as a character dialogue effect, an image in which the character emits a dialogue such as "expecting a pending change" may be displayed, and the execution is suspended depending on the content of the dialogue. It is suggested that the big hit expectation of the special game is high. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the total number of special holdings is "6", and the running images G0 indicating the running special game and the holding images G1 to G6 whose execution is held are displayed. A special game corresponding to the first reserved image G1 may be executed in which the display color of the first reserved image G1 among the plurality of reserved images G1 to G6 changes from white to green. It is suggested that this is a special game with high expectations for big hits. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6 (f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the total number of special holdings is "5", and the running images G0 indicating the running special game and the holding images G1 to G5 whose execution is held are displayed. With the start of the special game, the first reserved image G1 moves as the running image G0, the display color of the running image G0 is green, and the running special corresponding to the running image G0. It is suggested that the game is a special game with high expectation for big hits. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the effect symbols are the big hit symbol combinations. It is displayed as a confirmed stop.

In this way, the effect display device 27 displays a running image capable of identifying the special game being executed and a reserved image capable of identifying the special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 corresponds to the specific image display means, and the running image and the reserved image correspond to the specific image.

The effect pattern of the character effect will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns as the effect patterns for character effects. The multiple types of effect patterns include the number of characters whose character image is displayed in the character display effect, the character action displayed in the character action effect, and the dialogue emitted by the character in the character dialogue effect. It is associated.

In the present embodiment, in the character display effect, the number of characters on which the character image is displayed is one or three. When the number of characters on which the character image is displayed is three, it is suggested that the jackpot expectation of any one of the special games whose execution is suspended is higher than when the number of characters is one.

In the character action production, the character action includes a single attack, a continuous attack, and a super combo attack. The single-shot attack is an effect in which an image in which the character performs an action of punching is displayed, and is a short-time effect in which the effect time is shorter than that of a continuous attack and a super combo attack. The continuous attack is a production in which an image in which the character performs an action of punching and a low kick is displayed, and the production time is longer than that of a single attack and shorter than that of a super combo attack. The super combo attack is a production in which an image in which a character performs an action of punching, a low kick, and a jump kick is displayed, and is a long-time production in which the production time is longer than that of a single-shot attack or a continuous attack. It is suggested that when a continuous attack is executed, the expectation that a favorable setting value is set is higher than when a single attack is executed, and when a super combo attack is executed, a single attack and a continuous attack are performed. It is suggested that the expectation that a favorable setting value is set is higher than when is executed.

In the character dialogue effect, the dialogue emitted by the character may be a case where there is a dialogue or a case where there is no dialogue, and when there is a dialogue, one of a plurality of types of dialogue production patterns is determined. It is suggested that when the character emits a predetermined line, the jackpot expectation of any of the special games whose execution is suspended is higher than when the character does not emit the line.

In this way, by selecting one of the plurality of types of effect patterns, the effect content of the character effect is determined. Specifically, when the effect pattern EP110 is determined, after the character image of one person is displayed, a single attack is performed as a character action, and a character effect in which no dialogue is emitted by the character is executed. On the other hand, when the effect pattern EP331 is determined, after the three character images are displayed, a super combo attack is performed as a character action, and a character effect in which a line is emitted by the character is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the dialogue effect pattern of the character effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns as the dialogue effect patterns. In the plurality of types of dialogue effect patterns, the dialogue content and selectable conditions are associated with each other.

In the present embodiment, when there is a hold change in which the hold image changes in a specific color or more (green or more in the present embodiment), "expectation for hold change" can be selected as the dialogue content, and the character is "on hold change". When "expectation" is issued, it is confirmed that there is a pending change in which the reserved image changes beyond a specific color. In the present embodiment, a display mode having a specific color or more corresponds to a special display mode. If there is a special game in which execution is suspended and a reach effect is executed, "waiting for chance" can be selected as the dialogue content, and when the character says "waiting for chance", execution is suspended. It is confirmed that the reach effect is executed in any of the special games being played. When there is a special game in which execution is suspended and a specific reach effect with high expectation of big hit is executed, "Waiting for super hot" can be selected as the dialogue content, and the character is "Waiting for super hot". Is issued, and it is confirmed that the specific reach effect with a high expectation of big hit is executed in any of the special games whose execution is suspended. If there is a special game that will be a big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended, "Congratulations" can be selected as the dialogue content, and when the character says "Congratulations", among the special games whose execution is suspended It is confirmed that one of them will be a big hit. In addition, when there is no condition that "something may happen" or "may be on hold" can be selected as the dialogue content, and there is a dialogue emitted by the character, "something may happen" or "something may happen" as the dialogue content. When the content of the dialogue other than "may be on hold" is not decided, "maybe something happens" or "may be on hold" can be selected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the execution mode of the character effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the effect pattern EP110 is determined when the total special hold number becomes the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a single-shot attack is performed as a character action, the single-shot attack ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, and the character does not emit a line.

When the effect pattern EP111 is determined when the total special hold number becomes the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a single attack is performed as a character action. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the one-shot attack ends, and the character emits a line.

When the effect pattern EP120 is determined when the total special hold number becomes the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a continuous attack is performed as a character action, the continuous attack ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, and the character does not emit a line.

When the effect pattern EP121 is determined when the total special hold number becomes the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a continuous attack is performed as a character action. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the continuous attack ends, and the character emits a line.

When the effect pattern EP130 is determined when the total number of special reservations reaches the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a super combo attack is performed as a character action, the super combo attack ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, and the character does not emit a line.

When the effect pattern EP131 is determined when the total special hold number becomes the specified number at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, one character image is displayed. Then, when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, a super combo attack is performed as a character action. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, the super combo attack ends, and the character emits a line.

In this way, the character effect can be executed when the total special hold number reaches the specified number, but cannot be executed if the regulation condition is satisfied when the total special hold number reaches the specified number. ..

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the regulation conditions for character production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the regulation condition of the character effect includes the execution of the super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “SR effect”), and the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied during the execution period of the SR effect. For this reason, the execution of the SR effect is started after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the execution of the special game, and the SR effect is continuously executed for the predetermined effect time. Even when the hold condition is satisfied during the execution period and the total special hold number reaches the specified number, the character effect is not executed. As described above, the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied when the SR effect is executed. In the present embodiment, such a regulatory condition corresponds to the first regulatory condition, and such an SR effect corresponds to a special effect.

Further, the character production regulation conditions include the determination of the character production effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130, and the character production regulation conditions include a special game in which the character production effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 are determined. It is established in one special game after that. Therefore, even when the holding condition is satisfied and the total number of special holdings reaches the specified number in the period from the determination of the effect patterns EP110, EP120, EP130 of the character production to the end of the next special game. , Character production is not executed. As described above, the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied when the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 are determined as the effect pattern (effect content) of the character effect. In the present embodiment, such a regulation condition corresponds to the second regulation condition, and the production content based on such production patterns EP110, EP120, EP130 corresponds to the second production content and the specific production content, and the regulation condition is The period that is established corresponds to the second period.

Further, the regulation condition of the character effect includes the determination of the effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, EP130 of the character effect, and the regulation condition of the character effect is the effect pattern other than the effect pattern EP110, EP120, EP130 of the character effect. Is established in the special game in which is determined and the subsequent eight special games. For this reason, the hold condition is satisfied during the period from the determination of the effect patterns other than the character effect effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 to the end of the eight special games, and the total number of special hold numbers has become the specified number. Even at times, the character effect is not executed. As described above, the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied when an effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 is determined as the effect pattern (effect content) of the character effect. In the present embodiment, such a regulation condition corresponds to the first regulation condition, and the production content based on the production pattern other than the production patterns EP110, EP120, EP130 corresponds to the first production content, and the regulation condition is The period to be established corresponds to the first period.

In addition, the regulation condition for character production includes power-on, and the regulation condition for character production is satisfied in eight special games that start execution after power-on, and returns during execution of the special game after power-on. Sometimes it holds even while the special game is running. Therefore, even when the hold condition is satisfied and the total number of special holds reaches the specified number during the period from when the power is turned on until the end of the eight special games which are started to be executed after the power is turned on. Character production is not executed. Further, the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied as long as the power is turned on, even if the power is cut off during the execution of the character effect. As described above, the regulation condition of the character effect is satisfied when the power is turned off and then restored, and in particular, the condition is satisfied even when the power is turned off and then restored during the execution of the specific character effect. In the present embodiment, such a regulatory condition corresponds to the first regulatory condition.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the regulation mode of the character effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, after the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, SR The execution of the effect is started, the execution of the SR effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23, and the execution of the special game is completed. In this case, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23.

As shown in FIG. 11B, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the total special hold number becomes a specified number, and the execution of the character effect based on the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 is determined. Then, the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, and the execution of the special game being executed ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33. In this case, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33.

As shown in FIG. 11 (c), at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the total special hold number becomes a specified number, and the execution of the character effect based on the effect patterns other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 is determined. Then, the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the subsequent execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numerals T33 to T39, and the eighth special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40. Execution ends. In this case, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T40.

As shown in FIG. 11D, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41, the total special hold number becomes the specified number, the execution of the character effect is determined, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T42, the power is cut off during the execution of the special game. Become. In this case, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T42. Then, the power is turned on at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T43 to return to the execution of the special game, the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T44, and then at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T45 to T51. The execution of the special game of No. 1 is started, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T52, the eighth special game in which the execution is started after returning is completed. In this case, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T43 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T52.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 41 has a backup function, and even if the power is cut off at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T42 and the power is turned on at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T43 to return to the execution of the special game. , Various information is backed up in the sub-control board 41. As an example of various information, there are a production pattern of character production, a look-ahead command, a regulation counter described in detail later, and the like. Therefore, even if the power is turned on and the game returns during the execution of the special game, the character effect can be continuously executed from the time when the power is cut off, but the power is cut off and the power is turned on, which is unstable. Due to the occurrence of a situation, the character production is not actively continuously executed, and the character production is regulated. In addition, when the total special hold number reaches the upper limit, all the look-ahead commands become the look-ahead commands entered after the power is turned on, so the execution of the special game for the upper limit of the total special hold number starts. Until it is done, the execution of the character effect is restricted.

Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is a process executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the first special hold number is the upper limit, the first start port 38 is used. This is a process that is not executed when the game ball enters the second start port 39 or the third start port 29 when the second special hold number is the upper limit.

First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied, such as in the case of a high base state (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the ball enters any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of special reservations when the ball enters any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39, and whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. To identify. In particular, in the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, or matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state. , It will be specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39, and becomes a big hit based on the read value. Specify the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the case of a random number.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired when the ball enters any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39, and based on the read-out value, it is regarded as a loss. In this case, it is specified whether or not the reach state is a variation pattern to be formed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead commands include the current number of special holds, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the reach in the case of a loss. It is a command that can specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the state is formed is determined.

As described above, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the entry into any of the starting ports 29, 38, and 39, and the special game corresponding to the entry is performed before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate a look-ahead command that can at least identify whether it will be a big hit. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special holds, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will be a missed reach fluctuation, and whether or not to win the big hit lottery in a high probability state. Can be said to be identifiable information. As described above, the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information generation means.

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

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the special hold number from the look-ahead command, and stores the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the special hold number. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the look-ahead command by the look-ahead command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the character effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The character effect determination process is a process called at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input (step S201). If it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the character effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S202.

Next, in step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the total special hold number is a specified number. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the total special hold number is the specified number based on the hold designation command. In the present embodiment, the specified number is the upper limit of the total special hold number, the first special hold number is "4", the second special hold number is "4", and the total special hold number is "8". At that time, it is determined that the total number of special reservations is the specified number. If it is determined that the total special hold number is not the specified number, the character effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the total special hold number is the specified number, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S203.

Next, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the regulation counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines whether the regulation condition for character production is satisfied based on the value. This regulation counter is a counter that indicates whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied and the number of times the special game that the regulation condition is satisfied is executed. When the regulation counter is "1" or more, it is possible to specify the number of times the special game is executed during the period when the regulation condition is satisfied, and when the regulation counter is "0", the regulation condition is satisfied. Can be specified as a period in which is not established. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the regulation condition for the character effect is satisfied when the regulation counter is "1" or more, and the regulation condition for the character effect when the regulation counter is "0". Is not satisfied. When it is determined that the character effect regulation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the character effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the regulation condition for character production is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S204.

Next, in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended from the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a character effect lottery process for performing a character effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the character effect based on the read-ahead command, and determines whether or not the character effect lottery has been won. (Step S205). In the character effect lottery, if the look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended has a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the character effect lottery is won with a higher probability than when there is no look-ahead command that is a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the character effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which any of the special games whose execution is suspended is a big hit. If it is determined that the character effect lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the character effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the character effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S206. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the character effect indicating the degree of advantage of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command based on the look-ahead command.

Next, in step S206, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended from the sub-control RAM 41c, and changes the display mode (display color) of the hold image based on the look-ahead command. Decide whether to execute the hold change effect. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a reads in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended. Then, when the read look-ahead command has a read-ahead command that is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display mode (display color) of the reserved image with a higher probability than when the read-ahead command is not a big hit. Decide to execute a pending change.

Then, when it is determined to execute the hold change, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the hold image to be changed, the display mode for changing the hold image, and the change timing based on the look-ahead command. In particular, when there is a look-ahead command that is a big hit or a look-ahead command that is out of reach but the reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the hold image corresponding to the look-ahead command as the hold image to be changed. .. Further, when there is a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a display mode having a high expectation of a big hit with a higher probability than when there is no look-ahead command that becomes a big hit. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the start timing of any of the special games executed before the special game corresponding to the reserved image to be changed as the change timing for changing the reserved image. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the reserved image to be changed, the display mode for changing the reserved image, and the change timing in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, in step S207, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended from the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines the number of characters in the character display effect based on the look-ahead command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a reads in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended. Then, when the read look-ahead command has a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a determines three characters as the number of characters with a higher probability than when the read-ahead command is not a big hit. In the present embodiment, the effect content in which one character is displayed corresponds to the first specific effect content, and the effect content in which three characters are displayed corresponds to the second specific effect content.

Next, in step S208, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended from the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines the dialogue in the character dialogue effect based on the look-ahead command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a reads in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended, and when there is a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit, It is decided that the character dialogue effect is executed with a higher probability than the case where the pre-reading command is not a big hit.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the character dialogue effect based on the number of characters to be displayed in the character display effect in addition to the look-ahead command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when the number of characters to be displayed in the character display effect is one, there is a line emitted by the character with a lower probability than when the number of characters to be displayed in the character display effect is three. .. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of characters to be displayed based on the look-ahead command, and then determines whether to execute the character dialogue effect based on the determined number of characters.

Then, when it is determined not to execute the character dialogue effect, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S209. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the character dialogue effect, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the look-ahead command corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended from the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines the dialogue content based on the look-ahead command. do.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a reads in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended, and executes the specific reach effect having a high expectation of big hit. When it is determined that there is a look-ahead command that can specify the fluctuation pattern to be performed, "waiting for intense heat" is determined as the dialogue content with a predetermined probability. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed by reading in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended. If it is determined that there is a look-ahead command, "waiting for a chance" is determined as the dialogue content with a predetermined probability. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines in step S206 that the hold change in which the hold image changes to a specific color or more (green or more in the present embodiment) is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a has a predetermined probability of "expecting the hold change". To be determined as. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a look-ahead command that can identify a big hit by reading in order from the look-ahead command in the order of the earliest total acquisition order among the look-ahead commands corresponding to all the special games whose execution is suspended. If it is determined that, "Congratulations" is determined as the content of the dialogue with a predetermined probability. Further, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine the content of the dialogue, the sub-control CPU 41a determines "may happen" or "may be on hold" as the content of the dialogue with a predetermined probability.

In this way, the dialogue content includes the production content determined based on the look-ahead command, such as "waiting for chance", "waiting for intense heat", and "congratulations", and for example, "something may happen", "congratulations". There is a production content that is determined regardless of the look-ahead command, such as "may be on hold". Further, as the dialogue content, "expectation for pending change" is an effect content determined based on the effect content of the hold change determined based on the look-ahead command.

Next, in step S209, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the set value from the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines the character action as the character action effect based on the set value. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a is a second set value (for example, "setting 3") that is more disadvantageous than the first set value when the set value is the first set value (for example, "setting 4"). With a higher probability than in the case, continuous attacks and super combo attacks are determined as character actions. Further, when the set value is equal to or higher than the specific set value (for example, "setting 5"), the sub-control CPU 41a can determine the super combo attack as a character action, but the set value is less than the specific set value. In that case, the super combo attack is not determined as a character action. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character action based on the set value regardless of the number of characters to be displayed, whether or not there is a line emitted by the character, the content of the line, and whether or not the hold change is performed. In this way, the character action effect indicates the degree of advantage for the player regardless of the number of characters to be displayed in the character display effect, whether or not the character dialogue effect is executed, and the dialogue emitted by the character in the character dialogue effect. It can be said that it is a production that suggests a set value.

Then, in step S210, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the determination result (for example, the effect pattern and the dialogue effect pattern) in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the character effect determination process. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the character effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the specific effect determining means.

Here, a process for controlling the regulation counter will be described.
In steps S207 to S209, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value (“1” in this embodiment) indicating one special game in the regulation counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value (“8” in this embodiment) indicating eight special games in the regulation counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a fluctuation pattern for executing the SR effect, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game, and the regulation counter is "0", one special operation is performed. While the value indicating the game is set in the regulation counter, when the regulation counter is "1" or more, the value is not set in the regulation counter. The sub-control CPU 41a is a value indicating eight special games regardless of whether the initialization control is performed or the return control is performed, regardless of the value of the regulation counter when the power is turned on. ("8" in this embodiment) is set in the regulation counter.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the value of the regulation counter by "1" when the regulation counter is "1" or more, triggered by the input of the game start command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the special game in which the regulation condition is satisfied by subtracting the value of the regulation counter by "1".

Next, the character effect control process for executing the character effect will be described.
First, in this process, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the character effect triggered by the input of the hold designation command and the look-ahead command in the character effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image of the number of characters corresponding to the determination result. Control is performed to execute the character display effect by displaying it on the effect display device 27.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image capable of specifying the character action corresponding to the determination result when the next special game is started, triggered by the input of the game start command. Controls the execution of action effects.

Subsequently, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the character dialogue effect, the effect display device 27 displays an image in which the character emits a dialogue with the dialogue content corresponding to the determination result, triggered by the end of the character action. Controls to execute the character dialogue effect.

Further, when the display mode of the hold image is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the hold image so as to change the display mode to the determined display mode at the determined change timing, thereby executing the hold change effect. Take control. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines "expected to hold change" as the dialogue content, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies after displaying an image in which the character issues "expected to hold change" regardless of the type of character action. Control is performed to display the reserved image on the effect display device 27 so as to change the color or more (green or more in the present embodiment).

That is, the character effect is an effect in which the character may perform an action after the character is displayed and the character may emit a dialogue, and then the display mode of the reserved image may change.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the character effect in the special game executed before the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. In particular, when the regulation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a performs regulation control on the character effect for a period corresponding to the type of the regulation condition. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a performs regulatory control on the character effect over the first period when the first regulatory condition is satisfied, and regulates the character effect over the second period when the second regulatory condition is satisfied. It will be controlled.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such a process corresponds to the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, "expectation for pending change" as the content of the dialogue is the special production content, the single attack as the character action is the first predetermined production content, and the continuous attack and the super combo attack as the character action are the second. It corresponds to each of the predetermined production contents.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Based on a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not it will be a big hit, a character effect indicating the degree of advantage of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is executed from the special game before the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. To. The character production is a production in which execution is started when the number of special reservations of the special game whose execution is suspended reaches a specified number, and when the first regulation condition is satisfied, the specific production is performed over the first period. While the regulation control is performed, when the second regulation condition is satisfied, the regulation control for the specific effect is performed over the second period. Therefore, the period during which the regulation control for the character effect is performed can be different depending on whether the first regulation condition is satisfied or the second regulation condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute the character production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) The first regulation condition is satisfied when a character effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 is determined, and the second regulation condition is the effect pattern EP110, EP120, as the character effect effect pattern. It is established when EP130 is determined. Therefore, the period during which the regulation control for the character effect is performed can be different depending on whether or not the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 are determined. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute the character production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The first regulation condition is satisfied when the SR effect is executed, and the second regulation condition is satisfied when the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 are determined as the effect pattern of the character effect. Therefore, the period during which the regulation control for the character effect is performed differs depending on whether the SR effect is executed and the effect pattern other than the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 is determined as the effect pattern of the character effect. Can be made. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute a specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The first restrictive condition is satisfied when the power is cut off and then restored during the execution of the character effect, and the second restrictive condition is determined as the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 as the effect pattern of the character effect. It holds when Therefore, the regulation control for the character effect is performed depending on the time when the power is cut off and then restored during the execution of the character effect and the time when the effect patterns EP110, EP120, and EP130 are determined as the effect pattern of the character effect. The period can be different. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute the character production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) Further, the character effect is an effect including a character display effect (first effect element), a character action effect (second effect element), and a character dialogue effect (first effect element or third effect element). be. Then, the type of the degree of advantage shown by the character display effect and the character dialogue effect is different from the type of the degree of advantage indicated by the character action effect. Therefore, as the types of effect elements included in the character effect, the type of the degree of advantage shown by the character display effect and the character dialogue effect differs from the type of the degree of advantage indicated by the character action effect. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the types of effect elements included in the character effect and the types of the degree of advantage shown accordingly, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) A special game corresponding to the look-ahead command after an image in which the character issues "Expect a hold change" is displayed when "Expect a hold change" is determined as the content of the dialogue issued by the character in the character dialogue effect. The reserved image of is changed to a display mode of a specific color or more indicating that the degree of advantage is high. For this reason, it is possible to note that an image that the character says "expect a hold change" is displayed, and when an image that the character says "expect a hold change" is displayed, a special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is displayed. It is possible to raise the expectation that the reserved image of the above is changed to a display mode of a specific color or more, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) Further, depending on the type of the character action effect, it is possible to pay attention to the degree of advantage different from the character display effect and the character dialogue effect, and the reserved image of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is displayed in a specific color or more. It is possible to raise the expectation for being changed and to improve the interest in the game.

(8) Further, the character display effect and the character dialogue effect are effect elements that show the degree of advantage by the combination of the character display effect and the character dialogue effect, and the character action effect is irrespective of the character display effect and the character dialogue effect. , It is a production element showing the degree of advantage. Therefore, as the type of effect element included in the character effect, the degree of advantage is shown by the combination of the character display effect and the character dialogue effect, or the character action effect is used regardless of the combination of the character display effect and the character dialogue effect. It depends on whether the degree of advantage is shown. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the types of production elements included in the character production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) Further, as the type of the effect element included in the character effect, the type of the degree of advantage shown by the combination of the character display effect and the character dialogue effect is different from the type of the degree of advantage shown by the character action effect. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the types of effect elements included in the character effect and the types of the degree of advantage shown accordingly, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) The character effect is an effect in which a character may emit a line as a character line effect after a character of the number of characters is displayed as a character display effect. When the number of characters is one, the number of characters is three. An image in which the character emits dialogue is displayed with a lower probability than when it is a person. Therefore, depending on whether the number of characters displayed in the character display effect is one or three, it is possible to predict the degree of execution of the character dialogue effect, which indicates the degree of advantage in combination with the character display effect. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) Character dialogue The dialogue content emitted by a character in the effect includes an effect content determined based on a look-ahead command and an effect content determined regardless of the look-ahead command. Therefore, depending on the content of the dialogue emitted by the character, whether or not to indicate the degree of advantage of the special game whose execution is suspended differs, and attention should be paid to the content of the dialogue emitted by the character and the type of the degree of advantage associated therewith. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the character effect may be executed in the high base state, and for example, the character effect may be executed in both the high base state and the low base state.

-In the above embodiment, the character effect in which the character is displayed is adopted as the specific effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the character may not be displayed and another image may be displayed as the specific effect. .. Further, for example, the specific effect may be an effect such as voice, light emission, or vibration instead of an image, or may be a combination thereof, for example.

-In the above embodiment, the effect time is different depending on the effect content of the character action effect, but the effect time is not limited to this, and for example, the effect time of the character action effect may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, among the regulatory conditions for a plurality of types of character effects, there are both a combination of regulatory conditions in which the execution of the character effect is restricted and a combination of the same regulatory conditions. Not limited to this, for example, the period during which the execution of the character effect is restricted may be different for all of the restriction conditions for the plurality of types of character effect. Further, for example, at least one of the regulatory conditions for a plurality of types of character effects may not be present, and for example, another regulatory condition may be provided.

-In the above embodiment, the SR effect is adopted as a special effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect performed separately from the reach effect may be adopted as a special effect. As a specific example, an effect having a high expectation of a big hit may be adopted as a special effect, and a period during which the hold image is not displayed on the effect display device 27 or the hold image is displayed smaller than usual on the effect display device 27. The effect to be executed may be adopted as a special effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the power is turned on and the game returns to the special game, the regulation conditions for character production are satisfied in the special game and the subsequent eight special games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special game in which the power is turned on and a special game in which the number of times is 7 or less or 9 or more times may satisfy the regulation condition for character production. For example, the special game in which the power is turned on may be satisfied. The regulation conditions for character production may be satisfied only in the game.

-In the above embodiment, after the character display effect as a character effect is executed during the execution of one special game, the character action effect and the character dialogue effect as the character effect are executed during the execution of one special game. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a character display effect as a character effect may be executed across a plurality of special games. Further, for example, a character action effect as a character effect may be executed across a plurality of special games. Further, for example, a character dialogue effect as a character effect may be executed across a plurality of special games. Further, for example, a character display effect, a character action effect, and a character dialogue effect are executed during the execution of one special game, and a character display effect, a character action effect, and the like, straddling a plurality of special games. There may be an effect pattern in which the character dialogue effect is executed. Further, for example, the regulation period of the character effect may be different depending on the number of special games in which the character display effect, the character action effect, and the character dialogue effect are continuously executed, and even if the same effect element is used, the effect pattern may be used. The regulation period for character production may be different.

-In the above embodiment, the execution of the character effect is started during the execution of the special game, and the character action effect and the character dialogue effect are executed during the execution of the next special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the character effect is started during the execution of the special game, and at least one of the character action effect and the character dialogue effect is not executed during the execution of the next special game, and the special game after that is not executed. At least one of the character action effect and the character dialogue effect may be executed during the execution of.

-In the above embodiment, when the number of characters displayed in the character display effect is one, there is a line emitted by the character with a lower probability than when the number of displayed characters is three. Not limited to this, for example, when the number of displayed characters is one, there may be no dialogue emitted by the characters. Further, for example, when the number of characters displayed in the character display effect is three, the character dialogue effect may be executed without fail.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the hold change effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the total special hold number is a specified number, and it is determined that the hold change effect is executed. In that case, an image in which the character says "expect a pending change" may be displayed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the character effect is executed, the hold change effect may be executed without fail. Further, for example, as a hold change effect, the display mode may be changed for the image being executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution order of the character display effect, the character action effect, the character dialogue effect, and the hold change effect included in the character effect may be different, and even if the execution is started at the same time, the execution is duplicated. There may be a period. Further, for example, any of the character display effect, the character action effect, the character dialogue effect, and the hold change effect may not be included in the character effect, and may be executed as an effect different from the specific effect. Another effect may be included in the character effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the hold change effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the total special hold number is a specified number, and it is determined that the hold change effect is executed. In that case, an image in which the character says "expect a pending change" may be displayed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be no serif content that can be selected regardless of the look-ahead command, and all the serif contents may be serif contents that are selected based on the look-ahead command.

-In the above embodiment, for example, whether or not the character effect can be executed may be determined with a predetermined probability regardless of the look-ahead command.
-In the above embodiment, after the number of characters to be displayed is determined based on the look-ahead command, the dialogue emitted by the character is determined based on the number of characters to be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the dialogue emitted by the character is determined based on the look-ahead command, the number of characters to be displayed may be determined based on the dialogue emitted by the character. Further, for example, the combination of the number of characters to be displayed and the dialogue emitted by the character is predetermined, and the combination of the number of characters to be displayed and the dialogue emitted by the character may be determined based on the look-ahead command.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the regulation conditions for the character effect are satisfied, a part or all of the effect elements included in the character effect may be restricted. That is, when the regulation condition for the character effect is satisfied, the regulation control for the character effect may be performed. As a specific example, when the character effect is being executed, the execution of the character effect accompanied by the hold change effect may be restricted without restricting the execution of the character effect without the hold change effect. That is, when the character effect is being executed, the character effect with the effect content of the first type can be executed, but the character effect with the effect content of the second type may not be executed. Even if the execution of the character effect is not restricted when the character effect without the hold change effect is executed, and the execution of the character effect is restricted when the character effect with the hold change effect is executed. good. That is, when the first type of character effect is being executed, the character effect can be executed, but when the second type of character effect is being executed, the character effect may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the character effect is executed when the total special hold number reaches the upper limit, but the character effect is not limited to this, for example, the total special hold number becomes a number other than the upper limit. The character effect may be executed with the above as an opportunity. That is, the character effect may be executed when the total number of special reservations reaches the specified number. Further, the specified number may be one type or a plurality of types.

-In the above embodiment, the character effect is executed when the total number of special reservations reaches the specified number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character effect may be executed when the first special hold number becomes the specified number, or the character effect may be executed when the second special hold number becomes the specified number. good. Further, for example, there may be a combination of these.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the special game whose execution is suspended and the set value set are adopted as the types of the degree of advantage that differ depending on the effect elements constituting the character effect, but the present invention is limited to this. not. For example, the degree of expectation that is an advantageous jackpot (for example, a jackpot based on the symbol ZA) in a special game in which execution is suspended, the degree of expectation that the pending change effect is executed, and the like may be adopted as the type of the degree of advantage. , These may be a combination.

-In the above embodiment, a fall lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
-In the above embodiment, the end condition of the round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if there is a first end condition, there may be no second end condition, and there may be a third end condition different from the first end condition and the second end condition. .. That is, the round game ends at least when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in the round game reaches the predetermined upper limit number before the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It can be said that it is a game to play.

-In the above embodiment, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 29, 38, 39, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second special game is prioritized over the first special game. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. Further, for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be no configuration in which the game ball is distributed to the first starting port 38 and the second starting port 39.
-In the above embodiment, the first starting port 38, the second starting port 39, and the third starting port 29 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second starting port 39 may not be provided.

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

In the above embodiment, for example, the main control board 40 does not have to have a backup function for backing up a part or all of the information, and for example, the sub control board 41 backs up a part or all of the information. It does not have to have a function.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area where the special hold number is subtracted by "1" each time the special game is executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) The game state is provided with a game state control means for controlling the game state and a setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. There are a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than that of the low-probability state. It is characterized in that the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game in a high probability state is defined.

(2) The effect content of the third effect element is determined regardless of the effect content determined based on the specific information generated by the specific information generation means and the specific information generated by the specific information generation means. It is characterized by the fact that there is a production content to be performed.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... third start sensor, SE4 ... special prize sensor, SE5 ... gate sensor, SE6 ... general prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 18 ... speaker, 19 ... operation button, 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area, 22a ... first special symbol display unit, 22b ... second special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device (specific image display) Means), 29 ... 3rd start port, 30 ... normal variable member, 31 ... large winning opening, 32 ... special variable member, 33 ... gate, 36 ... entry port, 37 ... distribution member, 38 ... 1st start port , 39 ... 2nd start port, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (setting control means, jackpot determination means, specific information generation means, gaming state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM , 41 ... Sub-control board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU (specific effect determining means, effect control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended when the game ball enters the starting means, and the jackpot game is given after the predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
A big hit judgment means to judge whether it will be a big hit,
A specific information generation means that generates specific information that can specify whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the entry is a big hit, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting means.
Based on the specific information generated by the specific information generation means, the specific effect determining means for determining whether to execute the specific effect indicating the degree of advantage of the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information, and the specific effect determining means.
When it is determined by the specific effect determining means to execute the specific effect, the effect control for controlling the execution of the specific effect in the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game corresponding to the specific information. With means,
The specific effect is an effect in which execution is started when the number of pending symbol variation games for which execution is suspended reaches a specified number.
When the first regulatory condition is satisfied, the effect control means controls the specific effect for the first period, and when the second regulatory condition is satisfied, the effect control means regulates the specific effect for the second period. It is configured to control and
The specific effect determining means determines the effect content of the specific effect from a plurality of types of effect content including the first effect content and the second effect content.
The first regulation condition includes a first specific regulation condition that is satisfied when the first effect content is determined as the effect content of the specific effect by the specific effect determination means.
The second regulation condition is satisfied when the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the specific effect by the specific effect determination means.
The number of times the symbol variation game ends from the establishment of the first specific regulation condition to the end of the first period is the symbol variation game from the establishment of the second regulation condition to the end of the second period. A gaming machine characterized by having more than the number of endings. The first regulation condition includes a first non-specific regulation condition that is satisfied when the power is turned off and then restored during the execution of the specific effect.
The number of times the symbol variation game ends from the establishment of the first non-specific regulation condition to the end of the first period is the symbol variation from the establishment of the second regulation condition to the end of the second period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is greater than the number of times the game is completed .

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