JP7068720B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, are configured so that the execution of a variable game can be suspended. Further, among such pachinko gaming machines, there is one that executes a predetermined notification effect when the variable game is suspended.

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a winning sound is output as the specific winning memory number is updated based on the fact that the gaming ball enters the starting port. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a notification effect is executed to notify that the variable game has been suspended as the variable game has been suspended.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-283611

However, with respect to such pachinko gaming machines, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising a control for executing the notification effect.
The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

In the gaming machine for solving the above problem, the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied on the condition that the game ball is detected by the start detecting means, and after the holding condition is satisfied, the variable game is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. The game machine that starts execution is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect , and an information display means for displaying information that can specify the number of pending variable games . The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game. The variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game, and the notification effect includes at least one of notification by voice output, notification by vibration, and notification by wind. It is an effect of performing a predetermined notification according to an aspect, and in the first situation, the effect control means executes the notification effect by different controls according to the number of pending variable games, while in the second situation, the notification effect is executed. The notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation, and the execution of the advance effect is determined on condition that a predetermined lottery is won. It is a situation where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the prior effect, and the execution of the advance effect is not determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. In the second situation, the advance effect is executed for the variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the advance effect and the hold condition is satisfied. The specific situation in which the above is determined and the special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-effect are included, and the information display means includes the first situation and the specific situation. In any of the above-mentioned special situations, the information is displayed in such a manner that the number of the pending variable games can be specified, and the notification effect in the first situation is the pending variation. It is an effect that can specify the number of games, and the notification effect in the specific situation is an effect that can specify the number of the pending variable games, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation. It is an effect, and the notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied, but the number of the pending variable games cannot be specified , and the effect control. The means means that when the holding condition of the first variable game is satisfied in the first situation and the specific situation, the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of the pending first variable games. Then, when the holding condition of the second variable game is satisfied, the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of the pending second variable games, and the power is supplied to the gaming machine. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the notification effect is not executed even if the hold condition of the variable game is newly satisfied until a predetermined period elapses after the power supply is restarted. Then, when the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed from the restart of the power supply, the notification effect is executed, and the power to the gaming machine is executed in the special situation. The gist is that the notification effect can be executed in the first situation when the power supply is restarted after the supply is cut off and the hold condition of the variable game is newly satisfied.

In the gaming machine for solving the above problem, the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied on the condition that the game ball is detected by the start detecting means, and after the holding condition is satisfied, the variable game is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. The game machine that starts execution is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect , and an information display means for displaying information that can specify the number of pending variable games . The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game. The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind, and the effect control means is, in the first situation, an effect. While the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of pending variable games, in the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation, and a predetermined lottery is performed. The execution of the pre-production is determined on the condition that the game is won, and the winning probability of the predetermined lottery differs depending on the number of the pending variable games. It is a situation where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied while the pre-article effect is not executed, and the execution of the advance effect is not decided for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. In the second situation, the pre-effect is executed for a variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied while the pre-effect is not executed and the hold condition is satisfied. The specific situation determined and the special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-effect are included, and the information display means includes the first situation, the specific situation, and the like. In any of the special situations, the information is displayed in a manner capable of specifying the number of the pending variable games, and the notification effect in the first situation is the pending variable games. The notification effect in the specific situation is an effect in which the number of pending variable games can be specified, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation. The notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied, but the number of the pending variable games cannot be specified , and the effect system. The means is when the power supply is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off, or when a new hold condition for the variable game is satisfied until a predetermined period elapses after the power supply is restarted. However, while the notification effect is not executed, the notification effect is executed when a new hold condition for the variable game is satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed since the power supply was restarted. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off in the special situation and the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect is executed in the first situation. The gist is to get.

In the gaming machine for solving the above problem, the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied on the condition that the game ball is detected by the start detecting means, and after the holding condition is satisfied, the variable game is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition. The game machine that starts execution is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect , and an information display means for displaying information that can specify the number of pending variable games . The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game. The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind, and the effect control means is, in the first situation, an effect. While the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of pending variable games, in the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation, and a predetermined lottery is performed. The execution of the pre-effect is determined on the condition that the pre-effect is won, and the first situation is a case where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the pre-effect. Moreover, the execution of the pre-effect is not determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied, and in the second situation, the hold condition of the variable game is held while the pre-effect is not executed. Is satisfied, and the specific situation in which the execution of the pre-effect is determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied, and the hold condition of the variable game during the execution of the pre-effect are set. The information display means can specify the number of pending variable games in any of the first situation, the specific situation, and the special situation. Information is displayed in various modes, the notification effect in the first situation is an effect capable of specifying the number of the pending variable games, and the notification effect in the specific situation is the pending effect. It is an effect that the number of variable games can be specified, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation, and the notification effect in the special situation satisfies the holding condition of the variable game. While it is possible to specify, the number of pending variable games is an effect that cannot be specified , and the effect control means is used when the power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted and then the power supply is resumed. During the period from the restart of the power supply until the predetermined period elapses, a notification different from the notification effect is performed, and from the time when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined period elapses, a new hold condition of the variable game is performed. Even if is satisfied, the notification effect is not executed, but when the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed after the power supply is restarted, the notification effect is executed. In the first situation, when the power supply to the game machine is cut off and then the power supply is restarted in the special situation, and the hold condition of the variable game is newly satisfied. The gist is that the notification effect can be executed.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. A front view showing an enlarged part of the game board. (A) and (b) are schematic views showing an enlarged distribution mechanism. The front view which shows the production hold display part enlarged. The schematic diagram which shows the execution mode of the look-ahead effect. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a hold notification effect. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing the processing at the time of winning the start opening. An explanatory diagram showing the execution probability of the look-ahead effect and the expectation of a big hit. (A) to (d) are explanatory views showing a specific example of the effect mode when the hold notification effect and the look-ahead effect are executed. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a hold notification effect in another embodiment. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a hold notification effect in another embodiment.

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 11 for installing the pachinko gaming machine 10 in an island facility. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 15 on the front side of the frame body 11. The firing handle 15 is a means for launching a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation thereof.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 16 as an effect executing means on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 16 is a means for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 17 as an effect executing means on the front side of the frame body 11. The speaker 17 is a means for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the frame body 11. The game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 on the front side when viewed from the player, in which a game ball as a game medium flows down (rolls). The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 15 flows down (rolls) in the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position outside the game area 21 and visible to the player. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later.

In this specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this 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 this specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the present embodiment, the special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot, while in the special game, when the missed symbol is derived, the player can recognize the missed symbol.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the order in which the hold condition is satisfied first (first) to the last one in which the hold condition is satisfied ( It is executed once in the reserved order). The holding condition of the special game can also be grasped as a starting condition for starting the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (big hit lottery) is won and the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c can recognize the number (number of times) of the hold first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. do. In the following description, the number of the first special games on hold is referred to as the first special hold number. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is 4 as the first upper limit number.

The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d can recognize the number (number of times) of the second special game on hold for which execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. do. In the following description, the number of the second special games on hold is referred to as the second special hold number. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the second special hold number is 4 as the second upper limit number.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game".

In the present embodiment, the normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit, while in the normal game, when the normal hit symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normal hit. .. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol) is won and the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number (number of times) of the normal games whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied.

Note that, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a strength display unit that displays the recommended firing intensity of the game ball according to the game state, and a game state display unit that displays the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. good. For example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. These plurality of display units do not have to be on the same information display panel 22, and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center accessory 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 in the gaming board 20. The center accessory 23 includes an opening 23a. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 25 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 25 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can see it through the opening 23a of the center accessory 23. The effect display device 25 is a means for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying various patterns imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In one of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a predetermined combination of effect symbols is derived. There is a variable game. In the following description, the staging pattern variation game is abbreviated as "staging game". The staging pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect.

In the present embodiment, the staging game is performed in conjunction with each special game. Specifically, the staging game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the staging game, a combination of staging symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "333" and "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the staging symbol is a combination of symbols such as "787" and "556" in which at least a part of the staging symbols is different from the staging 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 this specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a variable manner again, for example, a "sway fluctuation state".

The staging game may be accompanied by a reach staging performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (left column and right column in this embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (middle column in this embodiment). The effect pattern of is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the operation of the symbol string are different.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 is a mechanical effect display device provided with a plurality of reels (drums). Each of the plurality of reels has a plurality of staging symbols on its outer peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, the effect game is played by rotating each reel along the vertical direction indicated by the arrow A in the drawing to change the effect symbol. Further, the effect display device 25 is provided with a back lamp BL for emitting light from the reel behind the reel (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming ball distribution mechanism 50. The distribution mechanism 50 includes a first start winning opening 51. The first start winning opening 51 is open to the game area 21. A game ball can always enter the first start winning opening 51.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the distribution mechanism 50 is a passage for receiving a game ball entered from the first start winning opening 51, and includes a branch passage 52 that branches into two. There is. The distribution mechanism 50 is provided with a first ball entry port 53 in one of the branch passages 52, while a second ball entry port 54 is provided in the other passage.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 as a start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first entry port 53 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage for discharging the game ball that has entered the first entry port 53 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2a as a start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second entry port 54 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second start sensor SE2a is provided in a passage for discharging the game ball that has entered the second entry port 54 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2a, the hold condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The distribution mechanism 50 includes a distribution member 55 as a distribution unit at the branch point 52a in the branch passage 52. The distribution member 55 alternately distributes the game balls entered from the first starting winning opening 51 into the passage on the first entry opening 53 side and the passage on the second entry opening 54 side, one by one. Is configured to be possible.

The distribution member 55 is rotatably arranged within a range of a predetermined angle about the rotation shaft 55a. The distribution member 55 includes a holding portion 55d having two holding regions 55b and 55c capable of holding the game ball. When the game ball is held in one of the holding areas 55b and 55c, the distribution member 55 rotates about the rotation shaft 55a due to the weight of the game ball, and the first ball entry port 53 and the second ball entry port 53. The game ball is distributed to any of 54, and the game ball can be held in the other of the holding areas 55b and 55c.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the game ball is held in the holding region 55b, the distribution member 55 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball, and is shown in FIG. 3B. As described above, the game ball is distributed to the first entry port 53. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the game ball is held in the holding region 55c, the distribution member 55 rotates clockwise due to the weight of the game ball, and as shown in FIG. 3A. , The game ball is distributed to the second entrance 54. According to this, when the game ball enters from the first start winning opening 51, the hold condition of the first special game and the hold condition of the second special game are alternately satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 27 that is open to the gaming area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2b as a start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second start sensor SE2b is provided in a passage for discharging the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2b, the hold condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The second start sensor SE2b may be shared with the second start sensor SE2a. That is, the second start sensor SE2a and the second start sensor SE2b may be different sensors or may be the same sensor.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 27. The first variable member 28 operates in an open state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening 27 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter in the second start winning opening 27 or cannot enter. It is possible. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 28 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 7). The first variable member 28 is operated in an open state during a normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 29 that is open to the gaming area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage for discharging the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 29 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called large winning door. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 30 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 7).

The first starting winning opening 51, the second starting winning opening 27, and the large winning opening 29 are arranged in this order from the top below the center accessory 23 (effect display device 25). That is, the winning openings 51, 27, and 29 are arranged on the same flow path of the game ball. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball is launched aiming at a specific winning opening which is a part of the winning openings 51, 27, 29, the game ball is entered only in the specific winning opening. Is difficult.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 in which a gaming ball can enter (pass) in the gaming area 21. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings is discharged to the outside of the machine from the out opening 32. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 51, 27, 29. 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect holding display unit 38 at the lower edge portion of the center accessory 23. The staging hold display unit 38 is a display unit that displays information about the first special game on hold and the second special game on hold.

The staging hold display unit 38 includes a first display unit 38a, a second display unit 38b, a third display unit 38c, a fourth display unit 38d, a fifth display unit 38e, a sixth display unit 38f, a seventh display unit 38g, and the like. A total of eight display units are provided in the eighth display unit 38h. That is, the staging hold display unit 38 includes a display unit having the same number as the total number of the upper limit number of the first special hold number and the upper limit number of the second special hold number (hereinafter referred to as the total special hold number). There is.

The display units 38a to 38h include a light emitting body (not shown) and a translucent cover covering the light emitting body. For example, the light emitters of the display units 38a to 38h are full-color LEDs. In the present embodiment, the translucent covers of the display units 38a to 38h all have the same shape, pattern, and color. Therefore, when the display units 38a to 38h emit light in the same color tone, the display units 38a to 38h can display predetermined information in the same display mode. The display portions 38a to 38h are arranged in a row and at equal intervals along the lower edge portion of the opening portion 23a in the center accessory 23. In the present embodiment, the display units 38a to 38h are arranged adjacent to each other along the left-right direction.

In the present embodiment, the display units 38a to 38h are associated with the pending special games, respectively. Specifically, the first and second special games are not distinguished, and the special game in which the holding condition is first satisfied is the first display unit 38a, and the special game in which the second holding condition is satisfied is the second display unit 38b. The special game in which the hold condition is satisfied third is associated with the third display unit 38c, and the special game in which the hold condition is satisfied fourth is associated with the fourth display unit 38d. Further, the first and second special games are not distinguished, and the special game in which the holding condition is satisfied in the fifth place is in the fifth display unit 38e, and the special game in which the holding condition is satisfied in the sixth place is in the sixth display unit 38f. The 7th special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is associated with the 7th display unit 38g, and the 8th special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is associated with the 8th display unit 38h. That is, the display units 38a to 38h of the effect hold display unit 38 are associated with the hold order of the special game, that is, the order in which the reserved special game is executed.

In the following explanation, regarding the hold order of the special game, the first (first) is "hold order 1", the second is "hold order 2", and the third is "hold order 3". And the fourth thing is shown as "holding order 4". Further, in the following description, regarding the holding order of the special game, the fifth thing is "holding order 5", the sixth thing is "holding order 6", and the seventh thing is "holding order 7". The last (8th) is referred to as "holding order 8".

Then, the display units 38a to 38h turn off the built-in light emitters to display information indicating that there is no special game in the holding order associated with the display units 38a to 38h. Further, the display units 38a to 38h set the built-in light emitter to a lighting state (lighting or blinking) other than turning off, so that the holding information indicating that the special game of the holding order associated with itself exists exists. Can be displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the staging hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) displays hold information indicating each of the pending special games. As described above, since the display units 38a to 38h are associated with the holding order of the special games, the staging hold display unit 38 describes the holding information indicating the holding special games for each special game. Can be said to display the reserved order recognizable.

For example, when a total of five special games of the first special game and the second special game are pending, the display units 38a to 38e are turned on, while the display units 38f to 38h are turned off. For example, when a total of eight special games of the first special game and the second special game are pending, all of the display units 38a to 38h are turned on. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the total number of the number of the first special games on hold and the number of the second special games on hold can be recognized by the number of lights of the display units 38a to 38h.

Further, as described above, the translucent covers of the display units 38a to 38h all have the same shape, pattern, and color. Therefore, the staging hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) has the same hold information indicating the first special game and the hold information indicating the second special game by causing each light emitter to emit light in the same color tone. It can be displayed depending on the display mode. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold information indicating the first special game and the display mode of the hold information indicating the second special game are all the shapes, colors, colors, and emission colors of the display units 38a to 38h. Are configured to be the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize from the display mode of the display units 38a to 38h whether the information is the hold information indicating the first special game or the hold information indicating the second special game. There is.

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 an internal lottery (big hit 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 gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which control relating to a normal game and a normal hit game is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 27 increases, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high base state can be realized by executing the control of one arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time reduction state".

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

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol Za and jackpot symbol Zb. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined in the plurality of types of big hit symbols.

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, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is open until the first end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Be released. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Za is given a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and the next hit game as the game state after the end of the jackpot game. The high base state until then is defined. The jackpot symbol classified into the jackpot symbol Zb has a low probability state as a game state to be given after the end of the jackpot game, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) until the variable game is completed. Alternatively, a low base state is defined until the jackpot game is granted before the variable game of the upper limit number of times is finished.

Next, an example of the effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead effect as a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation that a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect is a pre-effect that suggests the expectation level, which is a special game in which the pending special game is a big hit, before the execution of the pending special game. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game is simply referred to as "big hit expectation".

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect can be executed when a predetermined special game holding condition is satisfied. When the look-ahead effect is executed for a predetermined special game, the look-ahead effect is executed for a period from the time when the holding condition of the predetermined special game is satisfied to the end of the predetermined special game. In other words, the look-ahead effect is executed in one or a plurality of special games including a predetermined special game that triggered the start of the look-ahead effect.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, in the look-ahead effect, the back lamp BL arranged behind the reel in the effect display device 25 emits light in a special mode (for example, red), and the pre-reading effect is emitted from the speaker 17. It starts when a specific song is played. After that, the look-ahead effect ends when the back lamp BL is turned off and the playback of the specific music from the speaker 17 is stopped when the predetermined special game that triggered the start of the look-ahead effect ends. Will be done.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a hold notification effect as a notification effect for notifying that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied. In the present embodiment, the hold notification effect is executed by outputting a predetermined hold sound from the speaker 17 when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by outputting voice.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the hold notification effect is executed with different effect contents depending on whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold notification effect is executed with different effect contents depending on whether or not the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Then, in the present embodiment, when the hold notification effect is not being executed and the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied, the total number of special hold effects is increased. It is executed with different production contents according to it.

In the following description, a situation in which the look-ahead effect is not being executed and the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined for a special game for which the hold condition is satisfied may be referred to as a "normal situation". .. Further, in the following description, a situation in which the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined for a special game for which the hold condition is satisfied may be referred to as an "execution decision status". .. Then, in the following description, the situation in which the look-ahead effect is being executed may be referred to as "execution status".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the normal situation in the present embodiment, in the hold notification effect, different hold sounds are output for each total special hold number. For example, when the total number of special hold when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 1, the first hold sound is output in the hold notification effect. It should be noted that the case where the total number of special holdings when the holding condition of the special game is satisfied is 1 can be grasped even when the holding condition of the special game of the holding order 1 is satisfied. Further, when the total special hold condition when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 2, the second hold sound is used, and when the total special hold number is 3, the third hold sound is the total special hold number. When is 4, the fourth hold sound is output in the hold notification effect. Similarly, when the total special hold condition when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 5, the 5th hold sound is used, and when the total special hold number is 6, the 6th hold sound is the total special hold. When the number is 7, the 7th hold sound is output, and when the total special hold number is 8, the 8th hold sound is output in the hold notification effect. As described above, in the hold notification effect of the present embodiment, under normal circumstances, it is notified that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied, and the total number of special hold is notified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, when the execution is decided, the same first special hold sound is output regardless of the total number of special hold. As described above, in the hold notification effect of the present embodiment, in the case of the execution decision status, it is notified that the hold condition of the special game is satisfied, but the total special hold number is not notified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the present embodiment, when the execution is in progress, the same second special hold sound is output regardless of the total number of special hold. As described above, in the hold notification effect of the present embodiment, in the running situation, it is notified that the hold condition of the special game is satisfied, but the total special hold number is not notified.

When the total number of special holdings is 8, since both the first special holding number and the second special holding number have reached the upper limit, the holding condition of the special game is not newly satisfied. Therefore, when the total number of special hold is 8, even if the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensors SE2a, SE2b, the hold notification effect is not executed.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a start notification effect for notifying the start of the look-ahead effect. In the present embodiment, the start notification effect is generated by the decorative lamp 16 being emitted in a specific mode (for example, red) when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Will be executed. In the present embodiment, the start notification effect corresponds to a special effect different from the hold notification effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot symbol will be derived in the special game. Therefore, the start notification effect that notifies the start of the look-ahead effect can also be grasped as an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the jackpot symbol will be derived in the special game.

In the present embodiment, the hold notification effect, the look-ahead effect, and the start notification effect are all effects that can be executed when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notification effect, the look-ahead effect, and the start notification effect are effects that can be executed at the same or substantially the same timing.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 40 on the back side of the machine. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the result of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side of the machine. The sub control board 41 performs various processes 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 display effect by the effect display device 25, a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 16, and a voice effect by the speaker 17.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a program for main control, 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 plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production content of the production game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

For example, the fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the staging content of the staging game, the staging content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach staging 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 is defined without or through the reach effect.

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 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main control board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensors SE2a, SE2b, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output by each sensor via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator separately by outputting a control signal via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a program for sub-control, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the light emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16 and the light emitting effect data used for executing the light emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a voice effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 17, and the sound effect data used for executing the sound effect.

Further, 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 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-control board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

The sub-control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 16 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode by the speaker 17 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the staging control means for controlling the staging.

Further, 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. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can back up various information stored in the main control RAM 40c even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, while the sub-control RAM 41c can be used. Various stored information is configured so that it cannot be backed up. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can return the gaming control based on various backed up information when the power supply is started. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a RAM clear switch (not shown). The RAM clear switch is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RAM clear switch is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and to be in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RAM clear switch is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park.

Next, the process executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101). When the game ball is not detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: YES), whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than 4 in the main control CPU 40a. (Step S102). When the number of first special reservations is not less than 4 (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S106.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than 4 (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the total special hold number and the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c, respectively. 1 is added and updated (step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) as control information that can specify the updated first special hold number, and stores it in the output buffer. do. In the present embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the output process executed as the interrupt process. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a total hold number command) as control information that can specify the total special hold number after the update, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 (first special hold display unit 22c) so as to display the updated first special hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores it in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random numbers used for executing the first special game so that the random number acquisition order can be specified. The order of acquiring random numbers here is not the order in which the first and second special games are distinguished, but the order in which the random numbers are acquired and stored in the main control RAM 40c without distinguishing between the two special games. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random numbers used for executing the first special game are stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the execution thereof is performed until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. Withhold.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines, based on the random number acquired in the process of step S104, as control information that can specify whether or not the first special game executed using the random number becomes a big hit. A command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) is generated and stored in the output buffer (step S105). In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not to win the jackpot lottery described later based on the random number acquired in the process of step S104, and generates a look-ahead command for designating the determination result. do. When the process of step S105 is completed, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S106.

Here, as a method for determining in advance whether or not to win the big hit lottery, the same determination method as the big hit lottery described later can be adopted. For example, the preliminary determination of whether or not to win the big hit lottery may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b match. For example, the preliminary determination of whether or not to win the big hit lottery may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number and the big hit determination value exceeds the maximum value that the random number can take.

It is preferable that the look-ahead command can specify whether the look-ahead command is a control command for the first special game or the second special game, and the total special hold number. For example, "E1xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special holdings of 1 to 8)" is specified as a look-ahead command that can specify that the first special game is a big hit, and the first special game is specified to be out of order. As a possible look-ahead command, "E2xxH (where xxH is a value indicating a total special hold number of 1 to 8)" may be set. For example, "F1xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special holdings of 1 to 8)" is specified as a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game is a big hit, and the second special game is specified to be out of order. As a possible look-ahead command, "F2xxH (where xxH is a value indicating a total special hold number of 1 to 8)" may be set.

In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensors SE2a and SE2b. When the game ball is not detected by the second start sensors SE2a and SE2b (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensors SE2a and SE2b (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a has a second special hold number of less than 4 stored in the main control RAM 40c. Whether or not it is determined (step S107). When the first special hold number is not less than 4 (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than 4 (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the total special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c, respectively. 1 is added and updated (step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) as control information that can specify the second special hold number after the update, and stores it in the output buffer. do. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a generates a total hold number command capable of specifying the total special hold number after the update, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 (second special hold display unit 22d) so as to display the updated second special hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores it in the main control RAM 40c (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a stores the random numbers used for executing the second special game so that the random number acquisition order (holding order) can be specified. The order of acquiring random numbers here is not the order in which the first and second special games are distinguished, but the order in which the random numbers are acquired and stored in the main control RAM 40c without distinguishing between the two special games. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random numbers used for executing the second special game are stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the execution thereof is performed until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. Withhold.

Next, the main control CPU 40a issues a look-ahead command as control information that can specify whether or not the second special game executed using the random numbers is a big hit based on the random numbers acquired in the process of step S109. Generate and store in the output buffer (step S110). In the process of step S110, the main control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not to win the jackpot lottery described later based on the random number acquired in the process of step S109, and generates a look-ahead command for designating the determination result. do. When the process of step S110 is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there is a pending special game (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c are 0, while either one or the other. If both are 1 or more, a positive judgment is made. If there is no pending special game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when there is a pending special game (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202). In the process of step S202, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being executed and the special game is not being executed, while the jackpot game is being executed or the special game is being executed. Negative judgment in case. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the start condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), the random number of the hold order 1 acquired first is the random number used for executing any special game in the main control CPU 40a. A value (information) that can identify the specified special game is set in the game type flag stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S203). That is, in the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of special game to be executed next.

Next, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from each of the total special hold number and the special hold number corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 (step S204). As described above, the first special hold number, the second special hold number, and the total special hold number are stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a generates a hold number command that is a special hold number corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 and can specify the updated special hold number, and generates an output buffer. Store in. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a generates a total hold number command capable of specifying the total special hold number after the update, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special hold number corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 and the updated special hold number is displayed. do.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first acquired random number of the holding order 1 from the main control RAM 40c (step S205). In the process of step S205, the main control CPU 40a moves up the hold order n (where n is 1 to 8) corresponding to the random numbers stored in the main control RAM 40c one by one to the hold order n-1. Update. As a result, the random number in the hold order 2 becomes a new random number in the hold order 1. That is, the pending order of the pending special games is advanced one by one.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number read in the process of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (step). S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value match. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds the maximum value that the random number can take.

When the jackpot is won (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game specified in the process of step S203 (step S207). For example, in the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol by lottery using a predetermined random number. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command capable of specifying the determined jackpot symbol and stores it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern from the jackpot fluctuation patterns (step S208). For example, in the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern by lottery using a predetermined random number. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, generates a game start command instructing the start of the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the case of a loss that is not won by a big hit (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol to be derived in the special game specified in the process of step S203 (step S209). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command capable of specifying the determined outlier symbol and stores it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern from the deviation fluctuation patterns (step S210). For example, in the process of step S210, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern by lottery using a predetermined random number. In the process of step S210, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, generates a game start command instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by executing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game specified in the process of step S203 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 displays information so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived in the special game specified in the process of step S203. Controls the panel 22. Further, when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the fluctuation of the staging symbol and generates a game end command for deriving the symbol combination. Store in the output buffer.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the holding condition of the special game is satisfied, the execution of the special game is started when the start condition is satisfied. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special games are executed in the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied (holding order) without distinguishing between the first special game and the second special game. In addition, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, any of the first ball entry port 53 and the second ball entry port 54 can be won. Further, the order of entry into the first entry port 53 and the second entry opening 54 is difficult for the player to intentionally adjust, so that the first special game and the second special game It is also difficult to adjust the holding order of.

Next, the jackpot process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) by the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the specified big hit game, and also performs a process for outputting a predetermined control command.

That is, when the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first generates an opening command instructing the execution of the opening effect and stores it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 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 upper limit number of round games is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates a round command instructing the execution of the round effect every time the round game is started, and stores it in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a generates an ending command instructing the execution of the ending effect and stores it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In this embodiment, the game state control means for controlling the game state is realized by the main control CPU 40a executing the following processing.

The main control CPU 40a specifies a gaming state to be given after the end of the jackpot game, based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined by the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the addition of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high probability state is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the probability state flag when the jackpot game ends.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies the addition of the low base state, the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can be specified to control the low base state when the jackpot game ends. Set to. When the addition of the high base state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the base state flag at the end of the big hit game. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the addition of the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is determined, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times as the remaining number of times of the special game for imparting the high base state.

The main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the probability state flag when a big hit game is given, and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state. Set to the base state flag.

Next, the start opening winning process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the read-ahead command and the hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the total special hold number from the input commands (step S301). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a may specify the total special hold number from the input total hold number command, or may specify the total special hold number from the input look-ahead command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the first special hold number that can be specified from the first hold number command and the second special hold number that can be specified from the second hold number command in the sub-control RAM 41c. It may be controlled, and in this case, the total special hold number may be specified by adding up the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed (step S302). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines affirmatively when the pre-reading effect flag indicating that the pre-reading effect is being executed is set in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c, while the pre-reading effect flag is set. If it is not done, a negative judgment is made.

When the look-ahead effect is not being executed (step S302: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a draws an execution lottery for whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect for the special game that triggered the output of the look-ahead command and the hold number command. (Step S303). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires a predetermined random number and compares the value of the acquired random number with a predetermined determination value to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect. For example, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the look-ahead effect when the value of the acquired random number matches a predetermined determination value (wins the execution lottery), while acquiring it. If the value of the random number does not match the predetermined determination value, it is determined not to execute the look-ahead effect (non-winning in the execution lottery).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 41a has a pre-reading effect with a winning probability according to the total special hold number specified in step S301 and whether or not the input pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that is a big hit. The execution lottery is performed so as to determine whether or not the execution is possible. Specifically, when a predetermined look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery so that the larger the total special hold number, the higher the winning probability in the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the same look-ahead command is input, the execution probability of the look-ahead effect differs depending on the total number of special reservations. Here, in order to increase the execution probability of the look-ahead effect, it is advisable to increase the number of determination values to be determined to be winning in the look-ahead effect execution lottery. In this embodiment, the execution probability of the total look-ahead effect, which is the sum of the case of inputting the look-ahead command that is out of order and the case of inputting the look-ahead command that is a big hit, becomes higher as the total number of special reservations increases. You just have to. That is, the execution probability of the look-ahead effect when a look-ahead command that is out of order and the execution probability of the look-ahead effect when a look-ahead command that is a big hit is input do not increase as the total special hold number increases. You may.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery so that the larger the total number of special reservations is, the higher the expectation of a big hit when the look-ahead effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit when the look-ahead effect is executed differs depending on the total number of special reservations. Here, in order to increase the expectation of a big hit when the look-ahead effect is executed, the execution rate of the look-ahead effect when a look-ahead command that is out of order is input and the look-ahead effect when a look-ahead command that is a big hit is input. It is advisable to increase the ratio of the execution ratio of the above and the total execution ratio of the look-ahead effect when the pre-reading command, which is a big hit, is input.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the pre-reading effect execution lottery has been won (step S304). When the execution lottery for the look-ahead effect is not won (step S304: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 17 so as to output the hold sound according to the total special hold number specified in step S301 (step S304). S305). That is, in the normal situation, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the hold notification effect to be executed with different effect contents according to the total number of special hold. In this embodiment, the hold sound output in the hold notification effect corresponds to the effect content of the hold notification effect. That is, the effect content of the hold notification effect is an output mode of the sound output from the speaker 17 in the hold notification effect. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the staging hold display unit 38 so as to make the light emitting body of the display unit emit light according to the total special hold number specified in step S301. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process at the time of winning the start opening.

On the other hand, when the execution lottery for the look-ahead effect is won (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 17 so as to output the first special hold sound regardless of the total number of special hold numbers (step S304: YES). Step S306). That is, in the case of the execution decision status, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect by the same control regardless of the total number of special hold. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the execution decision situation, the hold notification effect is executed with the effect content different from that in the normal situation. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the staging hold display unit 38 so as to make the light emitting body of the display unit emit light according to the total special hold number specified in step S301. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to start the look-ahead effect (step S307). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the look-ahead effect by controlling the back lamp BL arranged behind the reel in the effect display device 25 so as to emit light in a special mode (for example, red). .. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the pre-reading effect flag in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c with the start of the pre-reading effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 16 so as to execute the start notification effect as the look-ahead effect is started (step S308). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 16 so as to emit light in a specific manner, thereby executing the start notification effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 16 to emit light in a specific mode for a predetermined time. That is, when the pre-reading effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the start notification effect for a predetermined time. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process at the time of winning the start opening.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the back lamp BL to continue to emit light in a special mode until the special game that triggered the start of the look-ahead effect ends. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the look-ahead effect based on winning the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect, and then waits until the special game that triggered the start of the look-ahead effect ends. Control so that the production is continuously executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the look-ahead effect by ending the issuance of the back lamp BL with the end of the special game that triggered the start of the look-ahead effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to erase (clear) the pre-reading effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c with the end of the pre-reading effect.

Further, when the look-ahead effect is being executed (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 17 so as to output the second special hold sound regardless of the total number of special hold numbers (step). S309). That is, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the executing state, the hold notification effect is executed by the same control regardless of the total number of special hold. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the staging hold display unit 38 so as to make the light emitting body of the display unit emit light according to the total special hold number specified in step S301. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the process at the time of winning the start opening.

According to the start opening winning process as described above, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the execution decision status in which the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the pre-reading effect is won in the execution lottery, and the pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to execute different controls depending on whether the situation is medium and the execution lottery for the look-ahead effect is not won. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a is in a normal situation, while the hold notification effect is executed by different controls according to the total number of special hold, while in the case of an execution decision situation, it is a normal situation. The hold notification effect is executed by a control different from the time. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the look-ahead effect and the start notification effect in addition to the hold notification effect when the execution decision status is reached. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be in a normal situation in which the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the pre-reading effect execution lottery is not won, or in a case where the pre-reading effect is being executed. , Different controls can be performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the hold notification effect to be executed by different controls according to the total number of special hold in the normal situation, while the hold notification effect is executed in the running state. The hold notification effect is executed by a control different from the time. In the present embodiment, the normal situation corresponds to the first situation, and the execution decision status and the execution status correspond to the second situation. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect corresponds to a predetermined lottery.

When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is being executed (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the pre-reading effect execution lottery in the start opening winning process of the present embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, when the look-ahead effect has already been executed for the special game on hold, the look-ahead effect is not executed for the special game for which the hold condition is newly satisfied.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the execution mode of the effect when the holding condition of the special game is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. 12.
First, a case will be described in which the hold condition of the special game is satisfied while the look-ahead effect is not executed, and the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. In this case, the speaker 17 executes the hold notification effect with the effect content according to the total number of special hold after the update, which is updated because the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. In addition, the effect holding display unit 38 emits light from the light emitting body of the display unit according to the total number of special holdings after the update.

As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the total number of special hold after the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 3, the speaker 17 outputs the third hold sound in the hold notification effect. In the effect holding display unit 38, the light emitting body of the third display unit 38c is emitted.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the total number of special hold after the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 4, the speaker 17 outputs the fourth hold sound in the hold notification effect, and the effect is produced. In the hold display unit 38, the light emitter of the fourth display unit 38d is emitted.

Next, a case where the hold condition of the special game is satisfied while the look-ahead effect is not executed and the execution of the look-ahead effect is decided for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied will be described. In this case, in the speaker 17, the hold notification effect is executed with the same effect content regardless of the total number of special hold after the update that is updated because the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. In addition, the effect holding display unit 38 emits light from the light emitting body of the display unit according to the total number of special holdings after the update. Further, the speaker 17 and the effect display device 25 start the look-ahead effect, and the decorative lamp 16 executes the start notification effect.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the total number of special hold after the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 4, the speaker 17 outputs the first special hold sound in the hold notification effect. At the same time, a specific song is output in the look-ahead production. It should be noted that the sound output in the hold notification effect and the sound output in the look-ahead effect may be output in duplicate at the same time, or one of the sounds is output. In the meantime, the other voice may not be output. Further, in the effect holding display unit 38, the light emitting body of the fourth display unit 38d is emitted. Further, in the effect display device 25, the back lamp BL is emitted in a special mode in the look-ahead effect. Then, the decorative lamp 16 emits light in a specific mode in the start notification effect.

Next, a case where the hold condition of the special game is satisfied during the execution of the look-ahead effect will be described. In this case, in the speaker 17, the hold notification effect is executed with the same effect content regardless of the total number of special hold after the update that is updated because the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. In addition, the effect holding display unit 38 emits light from the light emitting body of the display unit according to the total number of special holdings after the update. Further, in the speaker 17 and the effect display device 25, the look-ahead effect is continuously executed.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), when the total number of special hold after the hold condition of the special game is satisfied is 4, the speaker 17 outputs the second special hold sound in the hold notification effect. At the same time, the specific music is continuously output in the look-ahead production. Further, in the effect holding display unit 38, the light emitting body of the fourth display unit 38d is emitted. Further, in the effect display device 25, the back lamp BL is emitted in a special mode in the look-ahead effect.

Next, in the present embodiment, the control when the power supply is stopped and then the power supply is started (restored) in the executing state where the look-ahead effect is being executed will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the power supply is stopped and the power is restored after that, the main control CPU 40a restores the game control based on various backed up information and indicates that the power has been restored. Generates a power command and stores it in the output buffer. Then, when the power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so as to execute the power recovery notification for notifying that the power has been restored. Specifically, when the power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 16 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode, and controls the speaker 17 to output a specific sound. The specific light emitting mode may be a dedicated light emitting mode when the power recovery command is input, or may be a light emitting mode used other than when the power recovery command is input. Similarly, the specific voice may be a dedicated voice when the power recovery command is input, or may be a voice used other than when the power recovery command is input.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, various information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, while being stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Various information is not backed up. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped in the execution state in which the look-ahead effect is being executed, the look-ahead effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is not backed up and is erased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is stopped in the running state and then the power is restored, the pre-reading effect flag is erased, so that the normal situation is restored. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the special game even if a new hold condition for the special game is satisfied after the start of the look-ahead effect and before the end of the special game that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect. When the power supply is stopped before the condition is satisfied and the power is restored after that, the hold notification effect is executed assuming that the hold condition of the special game is satisfied in the normal situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is stopped and the power is restored after that, the main control CPU 40a outputs a power restoration command indicating that the power is restored to the sub control CPU 41a. Then, when the power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the notification indicating that the power has been recovered. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 17 so that when a power recovery command is input, a power recovery notification sound indicating that the power has been restored is output over a predetermined time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so that the hold notification effect is not executed even when the hold condition of the special game is newly satisfied during the output of the power recovery notification sound.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Under normal circumstances, the hold notification effect is executed by different controls according to the total number of special hold. Further, in the execution decision status and the execution status, the control is different from the control in the normal status. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) The sub-control CPU 41a can control to execute the start notification effect in addition to the hold notification effect in the execution decision status. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by combining a plurality of effects.

(3) The sub-control CPU 41a controls so that the jackpot expectation when the look-ahead effect is executed differs according to the total special hold number in the execution decision situation. Further, when the pre-reading effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the start notification effect that notifies the start of the pre-reading effect. Therefore, it can be understood that the sub-control CPU 41a controls so that the jackpot expectation when the start notification effect is executed is different according to the total special hold number in the execution decision situation. For this reason, it is possible to further diversify the variation of the production, and it is possible to suppress the player from getting bored.

(4) The sub-control CPU 41a can execute the hold notification effect by different controls depending on the normal situation in which the pre-reading effect execution lottery is not won and the execution decision situation in which the pre-reading effect execution lottery is won. For this reason, not only can the control of the hold notification effect be diversified according to the situation, but also the combination of the look-ahead effect and the hold notification effect can prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Can be improved.

(5) When the hold condition of the special game is satisfied, the player who expects the special game to be a big hit may want to know whether the look-ahead effect in which the big hit expectation is notified is executed. .. On the other hand, when the look-ahead effect is not executed, the player may want to know the number of the reserved special game for which the holding condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the normal situation where the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the execution of the pre-reading effect is not decided for the special game for which the holding condition is satisfied, the total number of special holdings is set. The hold notification effect is executed with different effect contents accordingly. Therefore, from the effect content of the hold notification effect, it is possible to recognize the number of the special game on which the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is the hold. On the other hand, in the execution decision situation in which the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the execution of the pre-reading effect is decided for the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied, the hold notification effect is different from the normal situation. Is executed. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect has been won from the effect content of the hold notification effect. As described above, in the hold notification effect of the present embodiment, the content that the player wants to know can be appropriately notified according to the situation, so that the player's interest can be improved.

(6) In particular, the hold notification effect is an effect executed by the output of voice. For this reason, in the hold notification effect, even when the player is not visually recognizing the game machine, such as when the player is looking away from the game machine, the content that the player wants to know is appropriate depending on the situation. Can be notified to. Therefore, since the player does not visually recognize the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the hold notification effect.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c), the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to make the effect content of the hold notification effect different according to the total number of special hold in the execution decision situation. For example, in the execution decision situation, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the first special hold sound when the total special hold number is 1, while the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the second special hold sound when the total special hold number is 2. It may be controlled to output. According to this, the hold notification effect makes it possible to recognize that the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied has won the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect, but also recognizes the number of the hold special game. can. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be similarly controlled so as to make the effect content of the hold notification effect different according to the total number of special hold even in the execution state.

As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, in the sub-control CPU 41a, a part of the effect content of the hold notification effect in the execution decision situation is the same as the effect content of the hold notification effect in the normal situation. It may be controlled to. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to output the first hold sound that is output when the total special hold number is 1 in the normal situation regardless of the total special hold number in the execution decision situation. May be good. That is, in the execution decision situation, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the hold notification effect by a control that is at least partially different from the control that executes the hold notification effect in the normal situation. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may also control so that a part of the effect content of the hold notification effect in the running state is the same as the effect content of the hold notification effect in the normal situation. good. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the hold notification effect by a control that is at least partially different from the control that executes the hold notification effect in the normal situation in the executing state.

-In a normal situation, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the hold notification effect by different controls depending on whether the total special hold number is equal to or more than a predetermined number or less than a predetermined number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a has the same control when the total special hold number is a specific number less than a predetermined number and when it is a special number less than the predetermined number and different from the specific number. May execute the hold notification effect. That is, the control for executing the hold notification effect in a normal situation does not have to be different for each total special hold number, and may be different depending on the total special hold number.

The sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to execute the hold notification effect by different controls depending on whether the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. .. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to output different sounds depending on whether the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect when one of the first special game and the second special game is satisfied, while the other hold condition is satisfied. May be controlled so as not to execute the hold notification effect. Further, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, while the hold notification effect is executed when the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. You may not let the production be executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as not to execute the hold notification effect even when the hold condition of either the first special game or the second special game is satisfied in the high base state. .. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may have different controls for executing the hold notification effect based on the type of the special game in which the hold condition is satisfied and the game state when the hold condition is satisfied.

-The control for executing the hold notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to execute the hold notification effect with different execution probabilities according to the total number of special hold in a predetermined situation. Further, in a predetermined situation, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to execute the hold notification effect with different effect contents according to the total number of special hold. In these cases, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to execute the hold notification effect by a control different from the predetermined situation in a situation different from the predetermined situation. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect by different controls according to the total number of special hold in a predetermined situation, while the hold notification effect is executed in a situation different from the predetermined situation. The hold notification effect may be executed by a control different from the control in the situation, and the content of the control may be changed as appropriate.

The sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to execute the hold notification effect based on either or both of the first special hold number and the second special hold number. For example, when the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect by different controls according to the number of the first special hold, while the hold condition of the second special game is set. If it is established, the hold notification effect may be executed by different controls according to the second special hold number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to execute the hold notification effect based on the first special hold number and the second special hold number regardless of the total special hold number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not have to specify the total special hold number in the start opening winning process. Further, in this case, the main control CPU 40a may be generated so that the first special hold number or the second special hold number can be specified for the look-ahead command, and the total special hold number can be specified. It does not have to be generated in. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect by different controls according to the first special hold number in the low base state, while different controls are performed according to the second special hold number in the high base state. May be executed by the hold notification effect. In this case, the situation controlled to the low base state corresponds to the first situation, and the situation controlled to the high base state corresponds to the second situation. That is, in the first situation, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold notification effect by different controls according to the first special hold number, while in the second situation, the control is different according to the second special hold number. By executing the hold notification effect, the hold notification effect can be executed by a control different from the control in the first situation.

The sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as not to execute the hold notification effect in the executing state in which the look-ahead effect is being executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may be able to execute a special effect different from the hold notification effect when the look-ahead command and the hold number command are input in the executing state. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may be capable of controlling to execute a special effect different from the hold notification effect while not executing the hold notification effect in the executing situation. For example, the special effect may be an effect executed by outputting audio. Further, the special effect may be an effect executed by the movement of the movable body. The operation of the movable body may include the vibration of the vibrating effect body. Further, the special effect may be an effect executed by a wind blowout. As described above, the special effect may be an effect performed by an effect mode including at least one of audio output, vibration, and wind. Further, the special effect may be an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game for which the hold condition is satisfied will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may have different determination ratios depending on the input look-ahead command, so that at least one of the execution probability of the special effect and the effect content of the special effect is different. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is different from the hold notification effect while the hold notification effect is not executed even in the execution decision situation in which the look-ahead effect is not being executed and the execution decision of the look-ahead effect is won. It may be possible to control the execution of a special effect. In this alternative example, the special effect may be executed in an effect mode in which it is possible to specify which special game the jackpot expectation level is being notified. For example, the special effect may employ a hold change effect that informs the degree of expectation that the pending special game will be a big hit by displaying an image showing the pending special game in a specific display mode. According to this, even when the special effect is executed in the running situation where the look-ahead effect is being executed, it becomes difficult to understand which special game is the special game in which the jackpot expectation is notified by the special effect. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

The sub-control CPU 41a is in a situation where the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the pre-reading effect execution lottery is not won, and the pre-reading effect is not being executed and the pre-reading effect is being performed. The content of the control for executing the hold notification effect is different depending on the situation in which the execution lottery is won and the situation in which the look-ahead effect is being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may have different control contents for executing the hold notification effect according to the gaming state. Specifically, in the situation where the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low base state, the hold notification effect is executed by different controls according to the total number of special hold, while in the situation where the high base state is in the low base state. The hold notification effect may be executed by a control different from that of the situation. In this case, the low base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to the second gaming state. That is, the situation controlled to the low base state corresponds to the first situation, and the situation controlled to the high base state corresponds to the second situation. At this time, in the situation where the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low base state, the hold notification effect is executed with the effect content of outputting different sounds according to the total special hold number, while in the situation where the sub control CPU 41a is in the high base state. Regardless of the total number of special holds, the hold notification effect may be controlled to be executed with the effect content of outputting different sounds according to the second special hold number. Further, in the situation where the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low probability state, the hold notification effect is executed by different controls according to the total number of special hold, while in the situation where the probability state is high, the hold notification effect is in the low probability state. The hold notification effect may be executed by a control different from the situation. In this case, the low-probability state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high-probability state corresponds to the second gaming state. That is, the situation controlled to the low probability state corresponds to the first situation, and the situation controlled to the high probability state corresponds to the second situation.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with an effect mode that defines an execution mode of various effects. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may store mode information that can specify the effect mode in the sub-control RAM 41c, and control so as to execute various effects based on the effect mode that can be specified from the mode information. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may have different control contents for executing the hold notification effect according to the controlled effect mode. Specifically, in the situation where the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled in the first effect mode, the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled in the second effect mode while executing the hold notification effect by different controls according to the total special hold number. In such a situation, the hold notification effect may be executed by a control different from the situation controlled in the first effect mode. In this case, the situation controlled by the first effect mode corresponds to the first situation, and the situation controlled by the second effect mode corresponds to the second situation. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to store the mode information that can specify the effect mode in the sub-control RAM 41c and execute various effects based on the effect mode that can be specified from the mode information. As a result, a mode control means for controlling the effect mode is realized.

-The sub-control CPU 41a executes a notification effect different from the hold notification effect by different controls according to the total number of special reservations in a predetermined situation, while in a situation different from the predetermined situation, a predetermined situation. It may be executed by a control different from the control in the situation. In this case, as the notification effect different from the hold notification effect, for example, an expectation degree notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree, a state notification effect for notifying the current game state, and a game ball winning a prize in a predetermined winning opening. It is possible to adopt a winning notification effect that notifies. The expectation degree notification effect may be a notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree in the running special game, or may be a notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree in the pending special game.

-The hold notification effect does not have to be the effect executed by the output of voice. For example, the hold notification effect may be an effect of notifying by the operation of the movable body that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied. The operation of the movable body may include the vibration of the vibrating effect body. That is, the hold notification effect may be an effect of notifying by vibration of the effector that the hold condition of the special game is satisfied. Further, the hold notification effect may be an effect of notifying that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied by a balloon of wind. Further, in the hold notification effect, the hold condition of the special game is satisfied by the combination of a plurality of notifications among the notification by voice output, the notification by the movement of the movable body, the notification by the vibration of the effect body, and the notification by the blowing of the wind. It may be an effect to notify that. As described above, the hold notification effect is an effect that notifies that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied by a notification mode including at least one of voice output notification, vibration notification, and wind notification. good. In other words, the hold notification effect may be an effect that notifies that the hold condition of the special game has been satisfied by a notification mode other than the display. Further, in the hold notification effect, a special game hold condition is obtained by displaying an image in a predetermined display means in addition to at least one of voice output, movement of a movable body, vibration of the effect body, and wind blowing. May be notified that is satisfied. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the voice when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied during the output of the voice different from the voice output in the hold notification effect, for example, during the output of the power recovery notification sound. While not executing the notification, it may be controlled to execute another notification. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled so as not to execute a part of the notifications in the hold notification effect under a predetermined situation such as during a power recovery notification.

-The hold notification effect may be an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that a special game for which the hold condition is satisfied will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine whether or not the hold notification effect can be executed and the content of the effect at different determination ratios depending on the type of the input look-ahead command. Further, in the first situation, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine whether or not the hold notification effect can be executed and the content of the effect at different determination ratios according to the total number of special reservations in addition to the type of the input look-ahead command. In this case, the hold notification effect may be executed as a continuous effect that can be continuously executed over a plurality of special games, for example. At this time, the effect content of the hold notification effect includes the number of special games in which the hold notification effect is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, in addition to the input look-ahead command, how many special games the hold notification effect is continuously executed at a different determination ratio according to the total number of special hold. You may.

-The content of the start notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the look-ahead effect may be executed as a voice effect or as a movable body effect performed by operating a movable body. Further, the start notification effect may be an effect executed by any of a plurality of types of effect contents. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the start of any effect depending on the situation such as the jackpot expectation in the special game targeted for the look-ahead effect, the effect content of the look-ahead effect, or the controlled game state. You may decide whether to execute the production.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a start notification effect.
-The content of the look-ahead effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the look-ahead effect may be an effect (so-called hold change effect) executed by the effect content that changes the display mode of the display unit indicating the special game on hold in the effect hold display unit 38. Further, for example, the look-ahead effect may be executed as a voice effect or may be executed as a movable body effect performed by operating a movable body.

-The look-ahead effect may be an effect executed by any of a plurality of types of effect contents. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the effect content of the look-ahead effect so that the expected degree of jackpot notified according to the effect content of the look-ahead effect is different. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to execute the hold notification effect by different controls according to the effect content of the determined look-ahead effect, regardless of the effect content of the determined look-ahead effect. It may be controlled so that the hold notification effect is executed by the same control. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may be controlled to execute the start notification effect by different controls according to the effect content of the determined look-ahead effect, regardless of the effect content of the determined look-ahead effect. The same control may be used to control the start notification effect.

-The control for executing the look-ahead effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect is won, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the start timing of the look-ahead effect by a predetermined lottery and control to start the look-ahead effect at the determined timing. That is, there may be a time lag between the timing of determining the execution of the look-ahead effect and the timing of starting the look-ahead effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the decision notification effect for notifying that the execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided, instead of or in addition to the start notification effect for notifying the start of the look-ahead effect. May be good. The decision notification effect can also be grasped as a notice effect for notifying that the look-ahead effect will be executed.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a look-ahead effect.
-The display mode of the hold information in the effect hold display unit 38 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shapes of the display units 38a to 38h may be star-shaped or quadrangular, and may be provided with a predetermined pattern. Further, the display units 38a to 38h do not necessarily have the same shape, pattern, and color, and some or all of them may be different.

-The display units 38a to 38h may display the first special game and the second special game separately. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a displays the hold information indicating the first special game, the display unit emits light in the first aspect, while the hold information indicating the second special game is displayed. In the second aspect, the display unit may be made to emit light. Further, the display unit for displaying the hold information indicating the first special game and the display unit for displaying the hold information indicating the second special game may be used as separate display units. For example, the display units 38a to 38d may be display units for displaying the hold information indicating the first special game, while the display units 30e to 38h may be display units for displaying the hold information indicating the second special game. ..

-The configuration of the first starting winning opening 51 may be changed as appropriate. For example, all of the game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 51 may be configured to be detected by the first start sensor SE1. In this case, the branch passage 52, the second entry port 54, the distribution member 55, and the second start sensor SE2a may be omitted.

-The effect hold display unit 38 may be a display unit that displays hold information by displaying an image. Further, when the effect display device 25 is an image display device that executes various effects by displaying images, the effect hold display unit 38 may be a display unit of an image display device different from the effect display device 25. However, it may also be used as the display unit of the effect display device 25.

-The look-ahead command may be information that can identify the type of jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 40a predetermines the type of jackpot in the special symbol input process, and generates a look-ahead command based on the result of the pre-determination. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect according to the input look-ahead command. Here, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the look-ahead effect depending on whether a look-ahead command indicating that the jackpot is a specific jackpot is input or a look-ahead command indicating that the jackpot is different from the specific jackpot is input. The winning probability of the lottery may be different. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the look-ahead effect depending on whether a look-ahead command indicating that the jackpot is a specific jackpot is input or a look-ahead command indicating that the jackpot is different from the specific jackpot is input. The content of the production may be different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to back up various information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may continue to control the execution status without changing to the normal status even when the power supply is stopped in the execution status and then the power is restored.

The main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern at different determination ratios according to the number of special reservations. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time with a higher probability than when the total special hold number is less than the specific number when the total special hold number is equal to or more than the specific number. It may be controlled so that the fluctuation time of is easily shortened. Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a makes it possible to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time when the total special hold number is equal to or more than a specific number, while the fluctuation time is short when the total special hold number is less than the specific number. By not determining the fluctuation pattern, it may be controlled so that the fluctuation time of the special game is likely to be shortened.

The main control CPU 40a may predetermine the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing, and generate a look-ahead command so that the result of the predetermination can be specified. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the execution of the look-ahead effect with different execution probabilities according to the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the look-ahead command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, the look-ahead effect is compared with a case in which a look-ahead command capable of specifying a variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is input. It may be controlled so that the execution probability of is low. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying a variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed, the sum total is special as compared with the case where a look-ahead command capable of specifying the variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is input. Even when the number of holds is large, it may be controlled so that the execution probability of the look-ahead effect is low. That is, when the input look-ahead command is a different look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 41a may have a lower probability of executing the look-ahead effect when the total special hold number is small than when the total special hold number is large. It may be controlled as there is.

-Whether or not to execute the reach effect may be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a determining the sub-variation pattern based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Similarly, the type of reach effect to be executed may be determined by the sub-control CPU 41a determining the sub-variation pattern based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a predetermines the sub-variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input pre-reading command, and determines whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed and the content of the effect based on the result of the pre-determination. You may decide.

-The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 28 may be operated in an allowable state in a low base state.
-A game that determines whether or not to give a high probability state depending on whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game and a specific sensor detects the game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied in a machine (so-called V probability change machine). In this case, the main control CPU 40a may give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, even if it is embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit. good. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may give a high probability state after the end of all big hit games. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as a gaming machine having three or more kinds of probability states.
-The base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied as a gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function that improves the entry rate of the gaming ball into the second starting winning opening 27.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a big hit game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.
The sub control board 41 is used as a sub control board, and apart from the sub control board 41, a display control board that specially controls the staging display device 25, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker 17, and a decorative lamp 16 are provided. A lamp control board for specialized control may be provided separately. Further, a part or all of the display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the functions of the sub control board 41. Further, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, a part or all of the maximum number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening may be different.

-Any one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed preferentially, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.
-The maximum value of the number of special reservations may be changed as appropriate. Further, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the maximum value of the second special hold number may be different values. Further, the main control CPU 40a may control one or both of the first special game and the second special game so as not to suspend the execution.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not execute a production game. In this case, it is advisable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 25.
The following technical ideas can be grasped from the above-described embodiments.

(B) The notification effect is an effect of notifying that the hold condition of the variable game has been satisfied, and the effect control means differs depending on the number of pending variable games in the control in the first situation. While the notification effect is executed by the effect content, in the control in the second situation, the notification effect is executed with an effect content different from the effect content of the notification effect in the first situation.

(B) The game state control means for controlling the game state is provided, the first situation is a situation controlled to the first game state, and the second situation is a second situation different from the first game state. It is a situation controlled by the game state.

(C) A mode control means for controlling an effect mode that defines an execution mode of various effects is provided, the first situation is a situation controlled by the first effect mode, and the second situation is the first situation. It is a situation where the control is performed in a second staging mode different from the one staging mode.

(D) In a gaming machine that starts execution of the variable game when the start condition is satisfied after the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied on condition that the game ball is detected by the start detection means. The effect is provided with an effect execution means for executing the effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect, and the effect is expected to be a variable game in which a notification effect for performing a predetermined notification and a pending variable game are big hits. The effect control means includes, in the first situation, the notification effect by different control according to the number of pending variable games. On the other hand, in the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation, and the execution of the advance effect is determined on condition that the predetermined lottery is won. The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind. It is a situation where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied while the pre-article effect is not executed, and the execution of the advance effect is not decided for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. In the second situation, the pre-effect is executed for a variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied while the pre-effect is not executed and the hold condition is satisfied. A determined specific situation and a special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-effect are included, and the notification effect in the specific situation is the pending variable game. The number cannot be specified, and the notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which the number of pending variable games cannot be specified. The notification effect is controlled differently between the specific situation and the special situation. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the game machine is cut off, the effect control means is newly executed until a predetermined period elapses after the power supply is restarted. Even if the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied, the notification effect is not executed, but the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed since the power supply was restarted. , The notification effect is executed, and the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the game machine is cut off in the special situation, and the change is newly made. A gaming machine characterized in that when the holding condition of a moving game is satisfied, the notification effect can be executed in the first situation.

SE1 ... 1st start sensor (start detection means), SE2a, SE2b ... 2nd start sensor (start detection means), 16 ... decorative lamp (effect execution means), 17 ... speaker (effect execution means), 25 ... effect display device (Effect execution means), 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (gaming state control means), 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU (effect control means, mode control means).

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that starts execution of the variable game when the start condition is satisfied after the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied on condition that the game ball is detected by the start detection means.
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
A staging control means that controls the staging,
It is equipped with an information display means that displays information that can identify the number of variable games on hold .
The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game.
The variable game includes a first variable game and a second variable game.
The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind.
The staging control means
In the first situation, while the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of pending variable games,
In the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation.
The execution of the pre-production is decided on the condition that the predetermined lottery is won.
The first situation is a case where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the prior effect, and the execution of the advance effect is determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. It is a situation that has not been done
In the second situation, the advance effect is executed for the variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the advance effect and the hold condition is satisfied. A determined specific situation and a special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-staging are included.
The information display means is adapted to display information in a manner capable of specifying the number of pending variable games in any of the first situation, the specific situation, and the special situation.
The notification effect in the first situation is an effect that can specify the number of pending variable games.
The notification effect in the specific situation is an effect in which the number of pending variable games can be specified, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation.
The notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied, but the number of the pending variable games cannot be specified .
The staging control means
When the holding condition of the first variable game is satisfied in the first situation and the specific situation, the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of the pending first variable games, while the notification effect is executed. When the holding condition of the second variable game is satisfied, the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of the pending second variable games.
If the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and then the power supply is resumed,
From the time when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined period elapses, even if the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect is not executed, while the notification effect is not executed.
When the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed from the restart of the power supply, the notification effect is executed.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off in the special situation and the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect can be executed in the first situation. A gaming machine characterized by that. In a gaming machine that starts execution of the variable game when the start condition is satisfied after the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied on condition that the game ball is detected by the start detection means.
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
A staging control means that controls the staging,
It is equipped with an information display means that displays information that can identify the number of variable games on hold .
The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game.
The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind.
The staging control means
In the first situation, while the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of pending variable games,
In the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation.
The execution of the pre-production is decided on the condition that the predetermined lottery is won.
The winning probability of the predetermined lottery depends on the number of the pending variable games.
The first situation is a case where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the prior effect, and the execution of the advance effect is determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. It is a situation that has not been done
In the second situation, the advance effect is executed for the variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the advance effect and the hold condition is satisfied. A determined specific situation and a special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-staging are included.
The information display means is adapted to display information in a manner capable of specifying the number of pending variable games in any of the first situation, the specific situation, and the special situation.
The notification effect in the first situation is an effect that can specify the number of pending variable games.
The notification effect in the specific situation is an effect in which the number of pending variable games can be specified, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation.
The notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied, but the number of the pending variable games cannot be specified .
When the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the staging control means is used.
From the time when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined period elapses, even if the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect is not executed, while the notification effect is not executed.
When the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed from the restart of the power supply, the notification effect is executed.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off in the special situation and the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect can be executed in the first situation. A gaming machine characterized by that. In a gaming machine that starts execution of the variable game when the start condition is satisfied after the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied on condition that the game ball is detected by the start detection means.
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
A staging control means that controls the staging,
It is equipped with an information display means that displays information that can identify the number of variable games on hold .
The effect includes a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification and a pre-effect that suggests an expectation degree of a variable game in which the pending variable game is a big hit before the execution of the pending variable game.
The notification effect is an effect of performing a predetermined notification by a notification mode including at least one of a notification by voice output, a notification by vibration, and a notification by wind.
The staging control means
In the first situation, while the notification effect is executed by different controls according to the number of pending variable games,
In the second situation, the notification effect is executed by a control different from the control in the first situation.
The execution of the pre-production is decided on the condition that the predetermined lottery is won.
The first situation is a case where the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the prior effect, and the execution of the advance effect is determined for the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied. It is a situation that has not been done
In the second situation, the advance effect is executed for the variable game in which the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied during the non-execution of the advance effect and the hold condition is satisfied. A determined specific situation and a special situation in which the holding condition of the variable game is satisfied during the execution of the pre-staging are included.
The information display means is adapted to display information in a manner capable of specifying the number of pending variable games in any of the first situation, the specific situation, and the special situation.
The notification effect in the first situation is an effect that can specify the number of pending variable games.
The notification effect in the specific situation is an effect in which the number of pending variable games can be specified, and the effect content is different from the notification effect in the first situation.
The notification effect in the special situation is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the hold condition of the variable game is satisfied, but the number of the pending variable games cannot be specified .
When the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the staging control means is used.
From the time when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined period elapses, a notification different from the above notification effect is performed.
From the time when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined period elapses, even if the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect is not executed, while the notification effect is not executed.
When the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied after the predetermined period has elapsed from the restart of the power supply, the notification effect is executed.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off in the special situation and the holding condition of the variable game is newly satisfied, the notification effect can be executed in the first situation. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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