JP7255878B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, for example, like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to suspend the execution of a variation game, and the variation that suspends the execution There is a game that executes a look-ahead effect that can be executed.

JP-A-2003-340038

Since the look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, it is preferable to provide a situation in which the player can easily pay attention when the look-ahead effect is executed.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with a game state control means capable of controlling a game state in a gaming machine which includes a starting port and can suspend execution of a variable game based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port. , an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for executing control related to the execution of the effect, and the effect includes a first notice effect, a second notice effect, and a specific effect. The first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the number of suspended variable games is 1 or more. When a game ball enters, at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed, and in a situation where the number of suspensions of the variable game is 0, at the start port When the game ball enters the ball, the first notice effect may be executed, but the second notice effect is not executed, and the effect control means controls the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to restrict execution, and the predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition, is included, and if the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the variable game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting hole, the first condition is met, and the effect control means , when the first condition is met, the execution of the first notice effect is restricted, but the execution of the second notice effect is not restricted, and when the second condition is met, the second notice effect while limiting the execution of the first notice effect, without limiting the execution of the first notice effect, if the third condition is met, the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is restricted, and the game state is entered has a first state and a second state, the starting port has a first starting port and a second starting port, and the variable game has a game ball at the first starting port a first variation game whose execution can be suspended based on the entry of a game ball, and a second variation game whose execution can be suspended based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port; When in the first state, the effect game corresponding to the first variation game can be executed, while in the second state, the effect game corresponding to the second variation game can be executed, which is the second state. Sometimes, when neither the first condition nor the third condition is satisfied for the second variable game whose execution is suspended, the first notice effect can be executed, and the second condition can be executed. and when none of the third conditions are met, the second notice effect can be executed, and when the second state is established, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed in the second state. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, it is controlled to the first state, and execution of the second variation game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port in the second state. the game state in the situation is a situation in which the number of remaining executions of the first variation game and the second variation game to be controlled from the second state to the first state is less than the number of pending second variation games; The gist is that the third condition is satisfied .

According to the present invention, an effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. 4(a) to 4(c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of display contents regarding a pending image on the effect display device; FIG. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of types of prefetch commands; (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing holding images in various modes, and (e) to (h) are schematic diagrams showing in-execution images in various modes. (a) And (b) is a mimetic diagram showing an example of suspension change production. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of zone effects. 11 is a flowchart showing pre-reading preview effect processing; 4 is a flowchart showing prefetch common prohibition processing; Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pre-reading notice effect lottery table. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a pre-reading notice effect. 4 is a flowchart showing pending change prohibition processing; 4 is a flowchart showing zone prohibition processing; 10 is a flowchart showing power recovery prohibition processing in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example in which the pre-reading announcement effect is limited after the power supply is restarted in the second embodiment; FIG.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of gaming machines, includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the game ball is shot with the adjusted shooting intensity by adjusting the shooting intensity by operating the shooting handle HD.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 as an example. A pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker SP. The speaker SP executes effects (hereinafter referred to as voice effects) for outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. Speaker SP is provided in frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b as display portions capable of displaying a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game). Prepare. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation game (special game) corresponds to the variation game. The special symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) and a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game). In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not run concurrently. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that is an example of a big hit display result and a losing symbol that is an example of a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and a big win game is generated (given) after the big win special game is finished.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special pending display unit 13c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. Display identifiable information. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special pending display unit 13d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display identifiable information. For example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display portion 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include a normal winning symbol, which is an example of a normal winning display result, and a normal losing symbol, which is an example of a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning pattern is won in a normal lottery, normal winning symbols are derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is generated (provided) after the normal winning game ends. The pachinko game machine 10 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). do. For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four.

On the front side of the game board YB provided in the pachinko game machine 10, a game area YBa is formed in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area of the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. ing. The effect display device EH executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to display means capable of displaying an image.

In this embodiment, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are effect devices capable of executing effects, respectively, and constitute a effect device group DE, which is an example of effect execution means. The effect execution means is not limited to including all of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP, and may be composed of one or a plurality of effect devices that can be arbitrarily selected from among these effect devices. .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special start port 15 as an example of a start port. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first special starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first special starting hole 15 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The first special starting port 15 is always open so that game balls can enter.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second special start port 16 as an example of a start port. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second special starting hole 16 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an open state in which a game ball can enter the second special starting port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second special starting port 16. A normal variable member 17 can operate. Prepare. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 18. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize winning port 18.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 25. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal starting sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 4). The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when a game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the normal prize winning sensor, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁As an example, the out port 27 is formed at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the first special start hole 15, the second special start hole 16, the big winning hole 18, and the normal winning hole 26 are out. It is discharged out of the machine through the port 27 .

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be hit separately so as to flow down either the left area R1 of the center frame W or the right area R2 of the center frame W. A first special starting port 15 and a normal winning port 26 are formed in the downflow path of the game ball in the left region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by shooting a game ball so as to flow down the left region R1 of the game region YBa, it is possible to make the ball enter the first special start hole 15 and the normal winning hole 26. is. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a launch intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the left region R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". In the pachinko game machine 10, by shooting a game ball so as to flow down the right area R2 of the game area YBa, it is possible to make the ball enter the second special start opening 16, the big winning opening 18, and the gate 25. is. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the right region R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability variation function for varying the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assistance function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second special start port 16, and a time for shortening the variation time of the special game. Equipped with shortening function and . The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the variable probability function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high-probability state is more advantageous for the player than the low-probability state.

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for assisting the entry of a ball into the second special starting port 16, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second special starting port 16 is different. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate is higher than the low ball-entering rate state. When the ball-entering assist function is activated, the ball-entering rate state shifts from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state, making it easier to establish the starting condition for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball-entering rate state is more advantageous for the player than the low ball-entering rate state.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second control is control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second control may be a control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in the low ball entry rate state, but the normal lottery itself is performed with a predetermined probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third control is a control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal per game is more than the time of the low ball entry rate state, and one time of the normal variable member 17 in the normal per game At least one control of making the opening time of the ball longer than that in the low ball entry rate state may be performed.

Next, the time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states with different variable times (average variable times) of the special game. The plurality of variable time states include a long variable time state and a short variable time state in which the average variable time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long variable time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can actually be executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the suspension of the special game is improved. Note that, in the present embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and becomes non-operable together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three game states, a normal state, a special state, and a specific state. The normal state is a game state in which none of the variable probability function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function operate. The special state is a game state in which all of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function operate. The specific state is a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low-probability state when it is in the normal state and the specific state, and is controlled to be in a high-probability state when it is in the special state. Therefore, in the special state, the probability of winning a big win is higher than in the normal state and the specific state, and the game state is advantageous for the player. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state in the normal state, and is controlled to a high ball entry rate state in the special state and the specific state. Therefore, in the special state, the rate of game balls entering the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the normal state, and the game state is advantageous for the player. Also, in the specific state, the rate of game balls entering the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the normal state, and the game state is advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, a first big win is defined for the first big win symbol, and a second big win is defined for the second big win symbol. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern is called "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern is called "second jackpot game". In the pachinko game machine 10, when a special lottery (big win lottery) is won and the big win pattern is the first big win pattern, the first big win game is generated (given) after the special game for the first big win is finished. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a special lottery (big win lottery) is won and the big win pattern is the second big win pattern, the second big win game is generated after the special game for the second big win is finished.

In the big-hit game, first, an opening effect that can specify the start of the big-hit game is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). The jackpot game is a state advantageous to the player who can win the game ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole 18 . In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time) that allows the end of the jackpot game to be specified. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a game state after the end of the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a special state from the end of the first big win game to the start of the next big win game. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific state until the 100th special game is completed after the second jackpot game is finished, or until the next jackpot game is generated. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated, it is controlled to a normal state.

Display effects that can be executed by the effect display device EH will be described.
An effect game is displayed as an example of a display effect on the effect display device EH. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the effect game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same. When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The missing symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, such as fluctuation display. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special game and an effect game executed corresponding to the special game.

In the present embodiment, in the effect game, when the ready-to-win state is formed, the ready-to-win effect is executed. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to specific symbol rows, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal ready-to-win performance. The degree of expectation of a big hit can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate of the big hit to the total appearance rate of the sum of the appearance rate of the losing case and the appearance rate of the big win. The normal ready-to-win effect is an effect to derive a symbol combination by deriving the effect symbols of other symbol rows after the ready-to-win is formed. The super reach performance is a performance that develops the performance from the middle of the normal reach performance and derives the pattern combination by the performance after the development. In this embodiment, the super ready-to-win effect corresponds to the specific effect. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested by the ready-to-win effect. Therefore, it can be said that the ready-to-win effect is an effect that the player can easily pay attention to.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device EH notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of special games is suspended, the number of special games whose execution is suspended (special games on hold) is reported on the effect display device EH. Specifically, in the effect display device EH, when execution of the first special games is suspended in the normal state, the number of first special games whose execution is suspended (first special games that are suspended) is notified. be. In the effect display device EH, when execution of the second special games is suspended in the special state, the number of second special games whose execution is suspended (second special games that are suspended) is notified. Further, in the effect display device EH, when execution of the second special games is suspended in a specific state, the number of second special games whose execution is suspended (second special games that are suspended) is reported. Note that even if execution of the second special game is suspended in the normal state, the effect display device EH does not notify the number of suspended second special games. In the effect display device EH, even if execution of the first special game is suspended in the special state, the number of suspended first special games is not reported. In the effect display device EH, even if execution of the first special game is suspended in the specific state, the number of suspended first special games is not reported. Further, when the super ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device EH does not notify the number of pending first special games and pending second special games regardless of the gaming state. Incidentally, when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device EH notifies the number of either the pending first special game or the pending second special game according to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the effect display device EH displays a pending image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is pending (a pending special game). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a pending image H corresponding to either the pending first special game or the pending second special game is displayed on the effect display device EH according to the game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal state, a pending image H corresponding to the pending first special game is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the special state, a pending image H corresponding to the second special game being held is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the specific state, a pending image H corresponding to the pending second special game is displayed. Reserved images H include reserved images H1 to H4.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special pending number is "1" in the normal state, the pending image H1 among the pending images H1 to H4 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special pending number is "2" in the normal state, the pending images H1 and H2 among the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special pending number is "3" in the normal state, the pending images H1 to H3 among the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special pending number is "4" in the normal state, the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. Incidentally, when the first special reserved number is "0" in the normal state, the reserved images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH. Further, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed in the normal state, the pending images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH regardless of whether the first special pending number is "1" to "4".

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special pending number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, the pending image H1 among the pending images H1 to H4 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special pending number is "2" in either the special state or the specific state, the pending images H1 and H2 among the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special pending number is "3" in either the special state or the specific state, the pending images H1-H3 among the pending images H1-H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special pending number is "4" in either the special state or the specific state, the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device EH. In addition, when the second special pending number is "0" in either the special state or the specific state, the pending images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device EH. Further, when the super reach effect is executed in either the special state or the specific state, the pending images H1 to H4 are the effect display even if the second special pending number is any of "1" to "4" Not displayed on device EH.

The pending image H1 is displayed in the pending display area R1a in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. The pending image H2 is displayed in the pending display area R2a in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. The pending image H3 is displayed in the pending display region R3a in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. The pending image H4 is displayed in the pending display area R4a in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH.

A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed first among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. For example, in the normal state, the suspended image H corresponding to the first special game to be executed first among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. For example, in either the special state or the specific state, the suspended image H corresponding to the second special game to be executed first among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed second among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R2a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed third among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R3a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R4a. In this way, the pending image H is displayed in a display area in which the execution order of the corresponding special game can be specified in the effect display device EH.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, a running image ZG corresponding to the special game being run is displayed in the running area ZR in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, in the normal state, the running image ZG corresponding to the first special game being run is displayed in the running area ZR in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. In the pachinko game machine 10, the running image ZG corresponding to the second special game being run is displayed in the running area ZR in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH in either the special state or the specific state. In the present embodiment, the suspended image H that was displayed when the special game being played was suspended is displayed as the running image ZG in the running area ZR. Specifically, in the running area ZR, the suspended image H displayed in the suspended display area R1a immediately before the execution of the special game is displayed as the running image ZG. The active image ZG is larger than the pending image H. Therefore, when the pending image H is displayed as the image under execution ZG, the pending image H is enlarged and displayed as the image under execution ZG. In addition, when the game ball enters the first special start port 15 in a situation where the special game is not executed in the normal state and the first special reservation number is "0", the first special game is temporarily performed. is suspended, the suspended image H is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the special game is not executed in either the special state or the specific state and the second special reservation number is "0", Since the execution of the second special game is temporarily suspended, the suspended image H is displayed in the suspended display area R1a. In these cases, in the effect display device EH, the pending image H is temporarily displayed in the pending display region R1a, and the pending image H is displayed in the active region ZR as the active image ZG.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a new first special game is suspended in the normal state, the number of suspended images H displayed on the effect display device EH increases. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a new second special game is suspended in either the special state or the specific state, the number of suspended images H displayed on the effect display device EH increases. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the number of pending images H increases, the pending appearance effect is executed. The suspended appearance effect is executed in a manner that allows specifying that the suspended image H is newly displayed. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pending image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the super ready-to-win effect. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the pending appearance effect is not executed while the super ready-to-win effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H1, the effect display device EH moves along the appearance route Ka1 toward the pending display region R1a from below the image display section GH. A new pending image H is displayed in such a manner that the pending appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the pending image H is finally displayed as the pending image H1. When a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a state where the first special reservation number is "0" in the normal state, a new reservation image H is displayed as a reservation image H1 on the effect display device EH. be. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special reservation number is "0" in either the special state or the specific state, the effect display device EH displays a new reservation Image H is displayed as reserved image H1.

When the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H2, the effect display device EH displays the new pending image H so as to move along the appearance route Ka2 toward the pending display area R2a from below the image display section GH. The suspended appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H is finally displayed as the suspended image H2. In the normal state, when the game ball enters the first special starting port 15 under the condition that the first special reservation number is "1", the effect display device EH displays a new reservation image H as a reservation image H2. be. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special reservation number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, a new reservation is made in the effect display device EH. Image H is displayed as reserved image H2.

When the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H3, the effect display device EH displays the new pending image H so as to move along the appearance route Ka3 toward the pending display area R3a from below the image display section GH. The suspended appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H is finally displayed as the suspended image H3. When the game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a state where the first special reservation number is "2" in the normal state, a new reservation image H is displayed as a reservation image H3 on the effect display device EH. be. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special reservation number is "2" in either the special state or the specific state, a new reservation is made in the effect display device EH. Image H is displayed as reserved image H3.

When the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H4, the effect display device EH displays the new pending image H so as to move along the appearance route Ka4 toward the pending display area R4a from below the image display section GH. The pending appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the pending image H is finally displayed as the pending image H4. In the normal state, when the game ball enters the first special starting port 15 under the condition that the first special reservation number is "3", the effect display device EH displays a new reservation image H as a reservation image H4. be. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special reservation number is "3" in either the special state or the specific state, a new reservation is made in the effect display device EH. Image H is displayed as reserved image H4.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a pending movement effect is executed as the execution of the special game is started. The pending movement effect is executed in such a manner that the pending image H is moved to change the display area in which the pending image H is displayed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of a new first special game is started in the normal state, and the suspended movement effect is executed as the execution order of the suspended first special game is advanced. be done. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of a new second special game is started in either the special state or the specific state, and as the execution order of the suspended second special game is advanced, Movement production is executed. In this manner, the suspended movement effect moves the suspended image H to move the suspended image H in accordance with the execution of a new special game being started and the execution order of the suspended special game being advanced. It is executed by changing the display area to be displayed. In addition, since the super reach effect is executed after the special game is started and the reach is formed in the effect game, it is possible that the super reach effect is being executed when the pending movement effect is executed. do not have.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pending movement effect is started at the timing when 0.1 second has passed since execution of the special game is started. In addition, the time from the start of the reserved movement effect to the end of the reserved movement effect (the effect time required for the reserved movement effect) is 0.5 seconds. In this embodiment, regardless of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number, the production time required for the holding movement production is constant. Not limited to this, depending on the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number, the effect time required for the holding movement effect may be changed. For example, in the normal state, the greater the number of first special reservations, the longer the effect time required for the hold movement effect.

As shown in FIG. 3C, in the normal state, when execution of a new first special game is started while the pending image H1 is being displayed, the pending image H1 is executed from the pending display area R1a. It is displayed so as to move on the movement route Kb1 toward the middle area ZR. On the other hand, in either the special state or the specific state, when execution of a new second special game is started while the pending image H1 is being displayed, the pending image H1 is executed from the pending display area R1a. It is displayed so as to move on the movement route Kb1 toward the middle area ZR. Then, the pending movement effect is executed in such a manner that the in-execution image ZG based on the pending image H displayed as the pending image H1 is displayed in the active region ZR.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the suspended image H2 is displayed in the normal state, the suspended image H2 moves along the moving route Kb2 from the suspended display region R2a to the suspended display region R1a. to be displayed. Similarly, when execution of a new second special game is started while the pending image H2 is being displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the pending image H2 moves from the pending display area R2a to the pending display area R1a. It is displayed so as to move on the movement route Kb2 to which it is headed. Then, the suspended movement effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H displayed as the suspended image H2 is displayed in the suspended display region R1a as the suspended image H1.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the suspended image H3 is displayed in the normal state, the suspended image H3 moves along the moving route Kb3 from the suspended display region R3a to the suspended display region R2a. to be displayed. Similarly, when execution of a new second special game is started while the pending image H3 is being displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the pending image H3 moves from the pending display area R3a to the pending display area R2a. It is displayed so as to move on the movement route Kb3 to which it is headed. Then, the suspended movement effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H displayed as the suspended image H3 is displayed in the suspended display region R2a as the suspended image H2.

When the execution of a new first special game is started while the suspended image H4 is displayed in the normal state, the suspended image H4 moves along the moving route Kb4 from the suspended display region R4a to the suspended display region R3a. to be displayed. Similarly, when execution of a new second special game is started while the pending image H4 is being displayed in either the special state or the specific state, the pending image H4 moves from the pending display area R4a to the pending display area R3a. It is displayed so as to move on the moving route Kb4 to which it is headed. Then, the suspended movement effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H displayed as the suspended image H4 is displayed in the suspended display region R3a as the suspended image H3.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 and a sub control board 50 . The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The main control board 40 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). The sub control board 50 controls the effect device group DE, which is an example of effect execution means, by executing various processes related to effect based on various control information (control commands) output by the main control board 40. .

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 and a clear switch 46 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main CPU 42) and a storage section. The main CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43). , denoted as main RWM 44) and .

The main ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main ROM 43 stores a jackpot determination value used for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won in a special lottery (jackpot lottery). Further, the main ROM 43 stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the ready-to-win performance when the jackpot lottery is not won.

The main ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of execution of the special game until the end. The variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the effect content (variation content) to be performed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that performs a ready-to-win effect and finally derives a big hit symbol combination. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is performed and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed. In addition, there are a variation pattern of "normal reach" which performs normal reach production and a variation pattern of "super reach" which performs super reach production as the variation pattern of "with reach" which performs reach production. In the present embodiment, the effect content (variation content) identifiable by the variation pattern “with reach”, which is an example of the losing variation pattern, corresponds to the specific variation content.

The main RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main CPU 42 . For example, information stored by the main RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 42 . The main CPU 42, the main ROM 43, the main RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured on one chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be configured separately.

The main control board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control board 40 is connected to the display sections 13a to 13f. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control board 40 is connected to solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

The clear switch 46 is turned on (ON) by a pressing operation, and turned off (OFF) by not performing a pressing operation. The main CPU 42 is connected with a clear switch 46 . The main CPU 42 can input an operation signal that is output when the clear switch 46 is turned on. The main CPU 42 can initialize at least part of the information stored in the main RWM 44 based on input of an operation signal output when the clear switch 46 is pressed.

The sub-control board 50 will be explained.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51 , a sub ROM 52 and a sub RWM 53 . The sub CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub control programs. The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and the like.

The sub-RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control board 50 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub control board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 corresponds to effect control means for executing control related to the effect execution of effect display device EH, speaker SP, and decoration lamp LA as effect execution means.

The power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage V1, and supply the converted power supply voltage V1 to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50. Convert to power supply voltage V2. The power unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between ON and OFF, and maintains the operating state after switching. In this embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or power is supplied from the external power supply. , the power switch 60a is turned on from off.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 even after the power is turned off. The main RWM 44 receives power from the backup power supply, so that the contents stored in the main RWM 44 at the time of power failure can be retained even after power failure. Further, the secondary RWM 53 can retain the stored contents of the secondary RWM 53 at the time of power failure even after power failure by receiving power supply from the backup power supply. Thereby, when the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be restored to the state at the time of power-off. For example, the main RWM 44 and the sub RWM 53 are non-volatile memories that can retain stored information even when the power supply is stopped, so that the stored information can be retained even after the power is turned off. It may be possible.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 42 of the main control board 40 will be described.
The main CPU 42 performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot game processing, state transition processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal winning as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms). Execute game processing. In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by information output processing executed as timer interrupt processing.

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first special starting port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first special starting port 15, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special reserved number and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special pending number. Thus, the starting condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1 when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special lottery (big winning lottery), a big winning pattern random number used for determining a big winning pattern, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and a performance judgment random number used for a performance lottery. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the first special game until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. . In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game based on the game ball entering the first special start hole 15.例文帳に追加The main CPU 42 performs prefetch command generation processing, which will be described later, to generate a control command (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the change contents of the newly suspended special game.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM 44, when the game ball has not entered the first special start port 15, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second special starting port 16, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. When the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16, the main CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special reserved number and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special reservation number. Thus, the starting condition of the second special game is established when the game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2 when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the second special game until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. . Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game based on the game ball entering the second special start hole 16.例文帳に追加The main CPU 42 performs prefetch command generation processing, which will be described later, to generate a prefetch command that can specify the contents of the fluctuation of the newly suspended special game. After that, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process.

Here, the prefetch command generation process and the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the prefetch commands of this embodiment are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC3, for example. When the value of the special winning random number does not match the jackpot determination value (shown as mismatch in FIG. 5) and the value of the performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC1. When the value of the special hit random number does not match the jackpot determination value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC2. When the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command SC3. Incidentally, the main CPU 42 uses the big hit determination value corresponding to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated) to determine whether or not it matches the value of the special hit random number.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the random number information acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on at least a part of the random numbers selected from the special winning random numbers, the jackpot random numbers, the variation pattern random numbers, and the performance determination random numbers obtained in the special symbol input process, and stores the commands in the output buffer. Store. When generating a look-ahead command based on the random number information for the first special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special reserved number and the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. When generating a look-ahead command based on the random number information for the second special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special reservation number and the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as prefetch command SC1 based on the random number information for the first special game when the first special reserved number is "3", the main CPU 42 determines that the first special reserved number is A pre-reading command SC1 capable of specifying "3" and a variation pattern of "no reach", which is an example of a deviation variation pattern, is generated. In this way, the prefetch command can specify which of the first special game and the second special game the prefetch command is, and can specify the number of executions of the special game pending. control information. Also, the prefetch command is control information that can specify a variation pattern. The look-ahead command SC1 is a look-ahead command capable of specifying a variation pattern of "no reach", which is an example of a deviation variation pattern. The look-ahead command SC2 is a look-ahead command capable of specifying a variation pattern of "with reach", which is an example of a deviation variation pattern. That is, the read-ahead command SC2 is a read-ahead command that can identify specific fluctuation contents. The look-ahead command SC3 is a look-ahead command that can specify a big hit variation pattern.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol start process. When the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is 0, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reserved number is 0, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than 0, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special pending number. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires from the main RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

When winning a jackpot, the main CPU 42 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 42 performs a jackpot pattern lottery using jackpot pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines jackpot patterns to be derived in the first special game. The main CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit variation pattern. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 42 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 42 determines the winning symbols to be derived in the first special game. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a losing variation pattern with reach or without reach. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is greater than 0, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special game". Since the process is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the big win lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the big win lottery, and then ends the special symbol start process. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 42 executes the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, so that a special lottery (jackpot) is generated when a game ball enters the starting hole. lottery).

The main CPU 42 stores the variation start command and the special symbol command in the output buffer in the jackpot variation process and the losing variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed. In the following description, the variation start command when the variation processing of the first special game is executed is the "first variation start command", and the variation start command when the variation processing of the second special game is performed is the "second variation start command". "variation start command". Also, in the following description, the special symbol command when the variation processing of the first special game is executed is "first special symbol command", and the special symbol command when the variation processing of the second special game is performed is " It may be indicated as "second special symbol command".

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 42 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. Further, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 42 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) in the output buffer.

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 42 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. Further, the main CPU 42 stores a fluctuation end command in the output buffer after the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing the jackpot game process as the timer interrupt process.

When the main CPU 42 derives the big win symbols in the special game, the main CPU 42 executes the big win game process after the big win special game ends. The main CPU 42 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 42 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 42 stores a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game, and opens the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time elapses, the main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 to close the big winning opening 18. This ends the round game. The main CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Each time a round game is started, the main CPU 42 stores a control command that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 42 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main CPU 42 terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, state transition processing for transitioning the probability state, ball-entering rate state, and variable time state will be described. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing state transition processing as timer interrupt processing.

The main CPU 42 sets a high accuracy flag in the main RWM 44 after finishing the first big win game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main RWM 44 after finishing the second big win game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to the low probability state. The main CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the high accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the jackpot game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

The main CPU 42 sets a time saving flag in the main RWM 44 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the high ball entry rate state. When the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is set, the main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. It should be noted that the main CPU 42 performs control to the short variation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and performs control to the long variation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state. In this way, the main CPU 42 controls to a special state after finishing the first jackpot game. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the special state (hereinafter referred to as a special state command) in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 42 controls to a specific state after finishing the second jackpot game. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify a specific state (hereinafter referred to as a specific state command) in the output buffer. Further, when the big win game is started, the main CPU 42 controls to the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the normal state (hereinafter referred to as normal state command) in the output buffer.

The main CPU 42 sets the number of time reductions (100 times in this embodiment) to the main RWM 44 when the jackpot game ends. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the number of times of time saving (hereinafter referred to as a time saving number command) in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the time saving number command is information that can specify the remaining number of special games that are controlled from the specific state to the normal state.

The main CPU 42 updates (subtracts 1 in this embodiment) the value of the number of times of time saving stored in the main RWM 44 each time the special game is started after the end of the second jackpot game, thereby making the second jackpot game. Count the number of executions of the special game after the end. When the number of times of time saving is updated, the main CPU 42 stores in the output buffer a number of times of working hours command that can specify the number of times of saving time after updating. The main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game ends after the number of time saving times becomes 0 when the special game is started after the second jackpot game ends. . That is, the main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game has reached 100 times after the end of the second jackpot game ends. As a result, when the 100th special game ends after the end of the second big win game, the main CPU 42 controls the low ball entry rate state and the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the normal state command in the output buffer.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal starting sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information capable of specifying the updated number of normal reservations. Thus, the condition for starting the normal game is established when the game ball is detected by the normal starting sensor SE4 when the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is for normal games and the order in which the random number information is stored. After that, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the random number information used in the normal game in the main RWM 44, so that the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the normal game.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being played and when the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the normal reserved number is 0, the normal symbol start process is terminated.

When the number of normal reservations is greater than 0, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing a normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information capable of specifying the number of normal reservations after updating. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires from the main RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery (normal win determination) to determine whether or not to win a normal win. When the normal winning is won, the main CPU 42 determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game, and then terminates the normal symbol start processing. When the normal hit is not won, the main CPU 42 determines the normal losing symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game, and then terminates the normal symbol start processing. After completing the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 42 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 42 starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. It controls the display unit 13e.

Next, the normal winning game processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. The main CPU 42 of the present embodiment performs the following control by executing normal winning game processing as timer interrupt processing.

When the main CPU 42 derives the normal winning symbols in the normal game, the main CPU 42 executes the normal winning game processing after the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning game process, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the open mode in the high ball entry rate state in the high ball entry rate state. . Further, in the low ball-entering rate state, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode in the low ball-entering rate state.

In this embodiment, the open state when the high ball rate state is, compared to the open state when the low ball rate state, the second special starting port 16 is opened in one normal winning game. The number of times the second special starting port 16 is opened is large, and the total time during which the second special starting port 16 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second special starting port 16 is opened in the open mode in the high ball entry rate state, the second special start port 16 is opened in the open mode in the low ball entry rate state. It is easier to enter the game ball into the second special starting port 16 as compared with the case. That is, in the high ball-entering rate state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. Therefore, the special state and the specific state have a higher degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second special starting port 16 compared to the normal state.

Next, the main power-off processing and main power-on processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
First, main power shutdown processing will be described.
When the main CPU 42 receives a power interruption signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below a specified voltage, the main CPU 42 executes main power supply interruption processing. In the main power shutdown process, the main CPU 42 calculates the checksum value of the main RWM 44 and stores the calculated checksum value in the main RWM 44 . In addition, the main CPU 42 causes the main RWM 44 to store information (hereinafter referred to as a main backup flag) that can specify that the main power supply shutdown process has been executed normally. After that, the main CPU 42 waits until the power is completely turned off. As described above, the various information stored in the main RWM 44 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off.

Next, main power-on processing will be described.
When the voltage supplied to the main control board 40 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the main CPU 42 as the power is turned on, the main CPU 42 prohibits timer interrupts and does not execute timer interrupt processing. After disabling the timer interrupt, the main CPU 42 executes main power-on processing.

In the main power-on process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the information stored in the main RWM 44 is normal when the power is turned on. The main CPU 42 determines whether or not the main backup flag stored in the main RWM 44 in the main power-off process is stored. The main CPU 42 also calculates the checksum value of the main RWM 44 and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the main power-off process. When the main backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the main CPU 42 determines that the data is normal, and otherwise determines that the data is abnormal. If the main backup flag is not stored or if the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that some or all of the information stored in the main RWM 44 is abnormal.

If the information stored in the main RWM 44 is not normal, the main CPU 42 initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 44 . Then, the main CPU 42 ends the main power-on process and stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) specifying that the memory contents of the main RWM 44 are initialized in the output buffer. Thus, the main CPU 42 is able to initialize information stored in the main RWM 44 .

If the information stored in the main RWM 44 is normal, the main CPU 42 determines whether the clear switch 46 is on. When the clear switch 46 is on, the main CPU 42 initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 44 . The main CPU 42 then ends the main power-on process and stores the initialization command in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the clear switch 46 is not turned on, the main CPU 42 terminates the main power-on process and executes a control command (hereinafter referred to as a restore command) that can be specified to return based on the information stored in the retained main RWM 44 . command) is stored in the output buffer.

After completing the main power-on process, the main CPU 42 permits the timer interrupt so that the timer interrupt process can be executed. As a result, the main CPU 42 performs the above-described special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot game processing, state transition processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal symbol input processing as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined intervals. Hit game processing and the like are executed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 will be described.
The sub-power-off processing and sub-power-on processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the sub-power-off processing will be described.

When the sub CPU 51 receives a power interruption signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below a specified voltage, the sub CPU 51 executes sub power supply interruption processing. In the secondary power-off process, the secondary CPU 51 calculates the checksum value of the secondary RWM 53 and causes the secondary RWM 53 to store the calculated checksum value. In addition, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information (hereinafter referred to as a secondary backup flag) that can identify that the secondary power-off process has been executed normally. Various information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off.

Next, the sub-power-on processing will be described.
When the voltage supplied to the sub-control board 50 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the sub-CPU 51 as the power is turned on, the sub-CPU 51 executes sub-power-on processing. In the sub power-on process, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is normal when the power is turned on. The secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the secondary backup flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 in the secondary power-off process is stored. The secondary CPU 51 also calculates the checksum value of the secondary RWM 53 and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the secondary power-off process. The secondary CPU 51 determines that the secondary backup flag is stored and that it is normal when the checksum values match, and determines that it is abnormal if not. If the secondary backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that some or all of the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is abnormal.

If the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is not normal, the secondary CPU 51 initializes the storage contents of the secondary RWM 53 . Thus, the secondary CPU 51 can initialize information stored in the secondary RWM 53 . If the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is normal, the secondary CPU 51 ends the secondary power-on process and returns based on the information stored in the held secondary RWM 53 . In addition, the sub CPU 51 causes each rendering device constituting the rendering device group DE to perform an initial operation (so-called initial operation) when the power is turned on. For example, the initial operation of the effect display device EH is to display a predetermined background image. As a result, it is possible to check whether or not the effect display device EH operates normally, that is, whether or not the effect display device EH has a defect such as burn-in or dot dropout. The secondary CPU 51 terminates the initial operation when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the initial operation.

Next, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
When the normal state command is input, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information that can identify the normal state. When receiving the special state command, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information that can identify the special state. When the specific state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can identify the specific state. In addition, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the time saving count command, the sub RWM 53 stores information that can specify the remaining number of times (time saving count) of the special game that is controlled from the specific state to the normal state.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The effect game process is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the first variation start command and the first special symbol command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not execute the effect game even if the second variation start command and the second special symbol command are input in the normal state. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second variation start command and the second special symbol command in either the special state or the specific state, it controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. . It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not execute the effect game even if the first variation start command and the first special symbol command are input in either the special state or the specific state.

In the effect game process, the secondary CPU 51 selects the effect pattern (details of effect) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. Also, in the effect game process, the secondary CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on special symbols that can be specified from the input special symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbols can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols to be missed when a missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 may determine a winning symbol combination including a ready-to-win when a losing variation pattern associated with either the normal ready-to-win effect or the super ready-to-win effect is designated.

In the effect game process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time determined by the variation pattern. Then, after starting the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and upon input of the variation end command, stops and fixes the symbol combination. For example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variation start command of a deviation variation pattern associated with a super ready-to-win effect, it starts the effect game, forms a ready-to-win effect, executes a super ready-to-win effect, and reaches a predetermined timing. Then, the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in response to the input of the variation end command.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute an opening effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the round command, it controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the round effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the ending command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, prefetch command input processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
When receiving various types of control information (control commands), the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information identifiable from the input control commands. Specifically, when a prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the input prefetch command in the sub RWM 53 . When the sub CPU 51 inputs a prefetch command that can specify the first special reservation number, the sub CPU 51 stores the prefetch command in the sub RWM 53 so that the prefetch command is for the first special game and the storage order of the prefetch command can be specified. Let Further, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can specify the first special reservation number. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a prefetch command that can specify the second special reservation number, the sub CPU 51 stores the prefetch command in the sub RWM 53 so that the prefetch command is for the second special game and the storage order of the prefetch command can be specified. Let Further, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can specify the second special reservation number.

Next, the pending appearance effect processing and the pending movement effect processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the pending appearance effect processing will be described.
The pending appearance effect process is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute a pending appearance effect. The secondary CPU 51 can execute the pending appearance effect processing so as to execute the pending appearance effect when the prefetch command is input. Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special pending number in the normal state, it executes the pending appearance effect process. In the pending appearance effect process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the same number of pending images H as the first special pending number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command is displayed. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command that can specify that the first special pending number is "2" while the pending image H1 is being displayed on the effect display device EH in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 displays the pending image H2. is newly displayed, the effect display device EH is controlled. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the pending appearance effect process when the prefetch command that can specify the second special pending number is input in the normal state.

The secondary CPU 51 executes a pending appearance effect process when a prefetch command capable of specifying the second special pending number is input in either the special state or the specific state. In the pending appearance effect process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the same number of pending images H as the second special pending number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command is displayed. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a prefetch command that can specify that the second special pending number is "3" while the pending images H1 and H2 are displayed on the effect display device EH in a specific state, the pending The effect display device EH is controlled so that the image H3 is newly displayed. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the pending appearance effect process when a prefetch command capable of specifying the first special pending number is input in either the special state or the specific state. The secondary CPU 51 executes the reserved appearance effect processing based on the game state when the prefetch command is input and the prefetch command that is input.

Next, the pending movement effect processing will be described.
The pending movement effect process is a process for causing the effect display device EH to execute a pending move effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, the sub CPU 51 can execute the pending movement effect process so that the pending movement effect is executed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the first variation start command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 executes the pending movement effect process. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not execute the pending movement effect process when the second variation start command is input in the normal state. The sub CPU 51 executes the pending movement effect process when the second variation start command is input in either the special state or the specific state. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the pending movement effect process when the first variation start command is input in either the special state or the specific state.

In the suspended movement effect process, if the suspended image H1 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 displays the suspended image H1 so as to move along the movement route Kb1, and the image in progress ZG based on the suspended image H1 moves to the region ZR in execution. control the effect display device EH so that In the pending movement effect process, if the pending image H2 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 displays the pending image H2 so as to move along the movement route Kb2, and the pending image H displayed as the pending image H2 is displayed as the pending image. The effect display device EH is controlled so that it is displayed as H1. In the pending movement effect process, if the pending image H3 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 displays the pending image H3 so as to move along the movement route Kb3, and the pending image H displayed as the pending image H3 is displayed as the pending image. The effect display device EH is controlled so that it is displayed as H2. In the pending movement effect process, if the pending image H4 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 displays the pending image H4 so as to move along the movement route Kb4, and the pending image H displayed as the pending image H4 is displayed as the pending image. The effect display device EH is controlled so that it is displayed as H3.

When the first fluctuation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number stored in the sub RWM 53 and stores it in the sub RWM 53 . Similarly, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second fluctuation start command, the secondary CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the second special reservation number stored in the secondary RWM 53 and stores it in the secondary RWM 53 . When the sub-CPU 51 receives the fluctuation end command, the sub-RWM 53 erases the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the special game stored in the sub RWM 53 . For example, when the variation end command is input after the first variation start command is input, the first stored look-ahead command among the look-ahead commands for the first special game stored in the sub RWM 53 is erased. For example, when the variation end command is input after the second variation start command is input, the first stored look-ahead command among the look-ahead commands for the second special game stored in the sub RWM 53 is erased.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the first variation start command and then the variation end command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the running image ZG displayed in the running region ZR is hidden. . When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second variation start command and then the variation end command in either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 performs an effect such that the running image ZG displayed in the running region ZR is hidden. It controls the display device EH.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead advance notice effect as an example of effect. The pre-reading advance notice effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device EH. The look-ahead preview effect is a look-ahead effect executed based on the result of the look-ahead command. That is, the pre-reading advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. The look-ahead advance notice effect is an effect suggesting that the special game targeted for the look-ahead notice effect is a big win. That is, it is an effect suggesting the possibility that the special game whose execution is suspended will win a big win (big win expectation). The look-ahead foretelling effect is an effect that suggests a big win, and thus can be said to be an effect that the player can easily pay attention to. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, since the pre-reading advance notice effect is an effect that the player is likely to pay attention to, it is preferable to provide a situation in which the player can easily pay attention when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. In this embodiment, the execution of the effect is restricted when a predetermined condition is established, so that the effect is executed in a situation where the player is likely to pay attention.

There are a plurality of types of pre-reading advance notice effects in the present embodiment. As an example, the look-ahead notice effect includes a pending change effect. Pending change effects are effects that are executed based on the results of look-ahead commands. The pending change effect is a effect related to the pending image H. FIG. In this embodiment, the pending change effect corresponds to the first notice effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the pending change effect is executed, the pending image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. When the pending change effect is executed, the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending change effect is displayed in a notice mode, while the other special game is displayed by the execution of the pending change effect. The pending image H is not displayed in the advance notice mode. The pending change effect in the present embodiment is an effect that starts to be executed before the execution of the special game targeted for the pending change effect is started. In other words, the pending change effect is an effect in which the pending image H is displayed in a notice mode before the execution of the special game, which is the target of the pending change effect, is started.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the pending image H is displayed in the normal mode, the pending image H based on white is displayed. On the other hand, there are multiple types of advance notice modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the advance notice mode includes a first notice mode based on blue. Further, as shown in FIG. 6(c), there is a second notice mode based on green as the notice mode. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(d), there is a third notice mode based on red as the notice mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of expectation for a big win of a special game, which is the target of the pending change effect, differs depending on the type of notice mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game targeted for the pending change effect is high in the order of the first announcement mode<second announcement mode<third announcement mode. The type of advance notice mode can also be said to be the effect content of the pending change effect.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 6(e) to 6(h), similar to the pending image H, the image ZG during execution may be displayed in a normal mode or in a notice mode. . As shown in FIG. 6(e), when the running image ZG is displayed in the normal mode, the pending image H based on white is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 6(f), when the running image ZG is displayed in the first announcement mode, the running image ZG is displayed in blue. As shown in FIG. 6G, when the running image ZG is displayed in the second advance notice mode, the running image ZG is displayed in green. As shown in FIG. 6(h), when the running image ZG is displayed in the third advance notice mode, the running image ZG is displayed in red.

Execution of the pending change effect may be started targeting the special game when the special game is suspended. That is, the suspension change effect may start to be executed for the newly suspended special game at the same time as the game ball enters the start hole. Then, the pending change effect ends when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. In addition, the pending change effect is triggered by the start of execution of the suspended special game before the special game targeted by the pending change effect. may be Then, the pending change effect ends when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends.

An example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the pending change effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7( a ), when a new special game is suspended and the execution of the suspension change effect is started for the special game, the special game to be the target of the suspension change effect A lightning image SDa imitating lightning is displayed on the effect display device EH so as to point to the corresponding reserved image H (in FIG. 7A, the reserved image H3). Furthermore, when the thunder image SDa is displayed, the effect image SDb is displayed on the effect display device EH so as to cover the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect. Due to the effect image SDb being displayed, the displayed pending image H becomes temporarily invisible to the player. In the following description, the presentation in which the thunder image SDa and the effect image SDb are displayed will be referred to as "lightning presentation". Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), after the thunder effect is completed, the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the second notice mode, and the execution of the hold change effect is started. be done. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the hold image H in the second notice mode is displayed, a predetermined hold effect sound is output from the speaker SP. Thus, the pending change effect can be executed at the same time that the new special game is suspended. In other words, the pending change effect can be executed at the same time or almost at the same time as the game ball enters the starting hole.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of a pending change performance is started with the suspension of a new special game as a trigger, a thunder performance is executed after the suspended appearance performance is executed, and a prescribed advance notice mode is suspended. Image H is displayed. By the way, when the suspension change performance is not started for the special game triggered by the suspension of the special game, the suspension image H in the normal mode is displayed after the suspended appearance performance is executed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, execution of a pending change performance is started when a new special game is suspended, and execution of the special game is started after a pending image H is displayed in a predetermined advance notice mode. Triggered by this, the thunder effect may be executed again, and the type of the notice mode of the pending image H may change. For example, the execution of the pending change effect is started when a new special game is suspended, and after the pending image H is displayed in the second notice mode, the execution of the next special game is started. In some cases, the thunder effect is executed and the pending image H is displayed in the third notice mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the type of notice mode of the pending image H changes with the start of execution of the special game, after the pending movement effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed and the pending image H is displayed. The type of notice mode changes.

In addition, when the new special game is suspended, execution of the suspension change effect is not started, and execution of the suspended special game is started before the special game that is the target of the suspension change effect. In some cases, execution of the pending change effect is started targeting the special game that is the target of the pending change effect. That is, when the execution of the pending change effect is not started with the suspension of the new special game, the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is not displayed in the advance notice mode, but in the normal mode. is displayed. After that, with the start of execution of the special game, the execution of the pending change effect is started targeting the special game which is the target of the pending change effect, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game which is the target of the pending change effect. may be displayed in a predetermined advance notice mode. For example, when the new special game is suspended, the execution of the suspension change effect is not started, and after the suspended image H is displayed in the normal mode, the execution of the next special game is started. The pending image H may be displayed in the first notice mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the special game that is suspended before the special game that is the target of the pending change performance is started, the special game that is the target of the pending change performance is subjected to the pending change performance. When the execution is started, after the pending movement effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed and the pending image H in a predetermined advance notice mode is displayed.

Next, a look-ahead notice effect that is different from the pending change effect will be described.
In this embodiment, there is a zone effect as an example of the look-ahead preview effect. A zone effect is a effect executed based on the result of a look-ahead command. The zone effect is a different effect from the pending change effect, and is an effect related to an image different from the pending image H. In this embodiment, the zone effect corresponds to the second advance notice effect. Execution of the zone effect is started for the special game, which is the target of the zone effect, when the execution of the special game is started. Then, the zone effect ends when a predetermined opportunity arrives in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. The predetermined trigger in this embodiment is that the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed in the special game that is the target of the zone effect. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that when a new special game is suspended in a situation where the number of suspended special games is "0", zone effects are not executed for the special game. It is configured. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a zone effect for the special game when a new special game is suspended in a situation where the number of suspended special games is "1" or more. . The zone effect in the present embodiment is an effect whose execution is started before execution of the special game targeted for the zone effect is started.

An example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the zone effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), when a new special game is suspended and a zone effect is executed targeting the special game, the suspended special game is executed before the special game targeted for the zone effect. Execution of the zone effect is started when the execution is started. Note that the special game that is the target of the zone effect is the special game corresponding to the pending image H2 in FIG. 8(a). When the execution of the zone effect is started, the effect display device EH displays a character string "entering the battle zone" indicating that the execution of the zone effect is started. An effect game is displayed in the upper left corner of the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), execution of the zone effect is started during the special game whose execution is started in FIG. A duel between a character Ca2 imitating . In addition, in the upper right corner of the effect display device EH, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeated a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel (10 in FIG. , the image of the mouse's face×10)) is displayed.

Next, when the special game shown in FIG. 8(b) ends, the effect display device EH starts executing the next special game as shown in FIG. 8(c), and continues from FIG. 8(b). A zone production is executed. In FIG. 8C, the effect display device EH continues to display a duel between a character Ca1 imitating a "cat" and a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse". In addition, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeated a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel (90 in FIG. )) is displayed. Note that the special game that is the target of the zone effect is the special game corresponding to the pending image H1 in FIG. 8(c).

Next, when the special game shown in FIG. 8(c) ends, the effect display device EH starts executing the next special game as shown in FIG. 8(d). Execution begins. In the effect display device EH, the zone effect is continuously executed from FIG. 8(c). Thereafter, on the effect display device EH, the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed, and when reach is formed, the zone effect ends. At this time, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeated a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel (100 in FIG. 8(d) (100 defeated!! )) is displayed. Note that in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of zone effects in which the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeats a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel. As an example, the numbers of characters Ca1 modeled after a "cat" who eventually defeat a character Ca2 modeled after a "rat" in a duel are 50, 100, and 777. In the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of expectation for a big hit in a special game, which is the object of zone performance, differs depending on the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeating a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game targeted for the zone effect is higher in the order of 50 animals<100 animals<777 animals. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the number of characters Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeats a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel can give a sense of anticipation, thereby improving interest. be able to. Therefore, the player can easily pay attention to the duel between the character Ca1 imitating the "cat" and the character Ca2 imitating the "mouse".

Thus, the zone effect, which is an example of the look-ahead advance notice effect, is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of successive special games. That is, in this embodiment, the zone effect is a continuous advance notice effect. Also, the zone effect is not executed at the same time when the new special game is suspended, and can be executed at the start of the first special game after the new special game is suspended. In other words, the zone effect can be executed with the start of the special game after the game ball enters the starting hole.

Next, the pre-reading notice effect processing, which is a process related to the pre-reading notice effect performed by the sub CPU 51, will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the sub CPU 51 can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 9, the secondary CPU 51 can execute a prefetching notice effect process when a prefetching command is input. That is, the sub CPU 51 can execute the pre-reading notice effect process when a new special game is suspended. Depending on the game state, the sub CPU 51 may or may not execute the pre-reading notice effect process. When a prefetch command that can specify the first special reservation number is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 executes prefetch notice effect processing. On the other hand, in the normal state, when the prefetch command capable of specifying the second special reservation number is input, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the prefetch notice effect processing. Further, when a prefetch command capable of specifying the second special reservation number is input in either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 executes the prefetch notice effect processing. On the other hand, when a prefetch command capable of specifying the first special reservation number is input in either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the prefetch notice effect processing. In the prefetching notice effect processing, the sub CPU 51 first executes the prefetching common prohibition processing (step S101).

The look-ahead common prohibition processing will be described.
The look-ahead common prohibition process is a process for restricting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect (suspended change effect and zone effect) when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 10, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game (step S201). ). Specifically, in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the suspended first special games prior to the newly suspended first special game. judge. In either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the suspended second special games prior to the newly suspended second special game. determine whether If there is a prefetching command SC3 in the suspended special game before the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 sets a flag for prohibiting the execution of the prefetching notice effect (hereinafter referred to as the prefetching prohibition flag ) is stored in the secondary RWM 53 (step S202). The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the special hit random number matches the big hit determination value. That is, when a new special game is suspended, the secondary CPU 51 determines that there is a special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the big winning determination value among the suspended special games prior to the new special game. In this case, a read-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the secondary RWM 53 . Then, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the prefetch common prohibition process.

If there is no special game of the look-ahead command SC3 among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in a specific state (step S203). . If it is not in the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the prefetching common prohibition process. In this case, the read-ahead prohibition flag is not stored in the secondary RWM 53 . If it is in the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of times of reduced working hours is less than the second special number of reservations (step S204). When the number of time reductions is not less than the second special reservation number, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the prefetching common prohibition process. In this case, the read-ahead prohibition flag is not stored in the secondary RWM 53 . When the number of times of time saving is less than the second special reservation number, the secondary CPU 51 stores a prefetching prohibition flag in the secondary RWM 53 (step S205). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the normal state when the number of times of time saving becomes 0 in the specific state. Then, in the specific state, an effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. On the other hand, in the normal state, an effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed. When the number of time reductions is less than the second special reservation number when a new second special game is suspended, the second special game is controlled to the normal state when the execution of the second special game is started. The effect game corresponding to is not executed. That is, when a new special game is suspended, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store the prefetch prohibition flag when the effect game corresponding to the special game is not executed. Then, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the prefetch common prohibition process.

As shown in FIG. 9, after completing the prefetching common prohibition process, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the prefetching prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53 (step S102). When the prefetching prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 erases the prefetching prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53, and ends the prefetching notice effect processing. That is, when the prefetching prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 determines not to execute the prefetching announcement effect. In this way, when a new special game is suspended, the sub CPU 51 selects a special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the big winning determination value among the suspended special games prior to the special game. is included, restrict the execution of the pre-reading forewarning effect. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the big winning determination value is included in the pending special games held before the newly held special game. It corresponds to 3 conditions. In this embodiment, the third condition is an example of a predetermined condition. When there is a special game in which the value of the special winning random number coincides with the big winning determination value, it is possible to give a sense of anticipation and joy about the special game winning a big winning, and to easily improve the amusement. Here, for example, if the pre-reading notice effect is executed for the special game held after the special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the big winning determination value, the value of the special winning random number becomes the big winning determination value. There is a risk that the matching special game will receive less attention. According to this embodiment, when a new special game is suspended, there is a special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the jackpot judgment value among the suspended special games prior to the special game. In some cases, by restricting the execution of the pre-reading announcement effect, the effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

Further, when a new special game is suspended, the secondary CPU 51 restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the effect game corresponding to the execution of the special game is not executed. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the 3rd condition that it is a specific state and the number of times of shortening of working hours is less than the 2nd special reservation number. For example, when the execution of the special game targeted for the pre-reading notice effect is started, if the effect game of the special game is not executed, the player may lose interest in the game. In particular, the look-ahead foretelling effect is an effect that suggests a big hit, and is an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation. If the effect game corresponding to the special game is not executed even though it is a special game in which such an effect is executed, it is difficult to understand whether or not the player has won a big hit, and there is a possibility that the player's interest may be reduced. According to the present embodiment, when a new special game is suspended and the effect game corresponding to the execution of the special game is not executed, the decrease in interest is suppressed by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. be able to.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, the special game suspended prior to the special game is executed. includes a special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the jackpot determination value, the third condition is satisfied. In addition, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting port, the specific state and the number of times of time saving is less than the second special number of suspensions and the third condition. Then, the sub CPU 51 restricts execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect when the third condition is met.

When the prefetching prohibition flag is not stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 executes a prefetching notice effect lottery (step S103). A look-ahead preview effect lottery will be described.
The pre-reading notice effect lottery is a process of drawing lots to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 11, the secondary CPU 51 determines a pre-reading notice effect lottery table according to the number of reservations. Specifically, when the first special reservation number is "1" in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. When the second special reservation number is "1" in either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. Thus, when the number of reservations is "1", the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST1 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. In the pachinko game machine 10, the first special reserved number becomes "1" when a game ball enters the first special starting port 15 in a situation where the first special reserved number is "0". Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball enters the second special starting port 16 in a situation where the second special reserved number is "0", the second special reserved number becomes "1".

When the first special reservation number is any one of "2" to "4" in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. When the second special reservation number is any one of "2" to "4" in either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. In this way, when the pending number is any one of "2" to "4", the secondary CPU 51 determines the lottery table ST2 as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. In the pachinko machine 10, when the game ball enters the first special start port 15 in a situation where the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the game ball enters the first special start port 15. The first special reserved number is any one of "2" to "4" according to the first special reserved number. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball enters the second special start hole 16 in a situation where the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the game ball enters the second special start hole 16. The first special reservation number is any one of "2" to "4" according to the previous first special reservation number.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the pre-reading notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 selects to execute any one of the notice effects YE1 to YE3 or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. It is decided by lottery. The sub CPU 51 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation process, and compares the value of the acquired random number with a judgment value predetermined for each of the advance notice effects YE1 through YE3, thereby determining the advance notice effects YE1 through YE3. Decide what to do. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines to execute the notice effect YE1 when the obtained random number value matches the judgment value of the notice effect YE1. If the value of the obtained random number does not match any of the judgment values of the announcement effects YE1 to YE3, it is decided not to execute the pre-reading announcement effect.

The notice effects YE1 to YE3 are pre-reading notice effects in which, when a new special game is suspended, suspension change effects are started for the special game. Note that the zone effect is not included in the pre-reading advance notice effect drawn by the lottery table ST1. The announcement effect YE1 is an effect in which the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the first announcement mode when the new special game is suspended. The notice effect YE2 is an effect in which the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the second notice mode when the new special game is suspended. The notice effect YE3 is an effect in which the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the third notice mode when the new special game is suspended. The notice effects YE1 to YE3 are effects in which the type of notice mode of the pending image H does not change when the execution of the special game is started.

When it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE1 to YE3, the sub CPU 51 starts executing the determined read-ahead notice effect (suspended change effect) after ending the read-ahead notice effect processing. The sub CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the notice performance YE1, the sub CPU 51 starts the execution of the suspension change performance for the special game which is the target of the suspension change performance after finishing the look-ahead notice performance processing. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. Note that the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the pending change effect even when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE1 to YE3 in the pre-reading notice effect lottery. Processing for restricting execution of the pending change effect (holding change prohibition processing) will be described later.

In this way, when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead advance notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may cause the pending change effect to be executed. On the other hand, when the lottery table ST1 is determined as the look-ahead advance notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the zone effect. As described above, when the pending number is "1", the lottery table ST1 is determined as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table. Therefore, when a game ball enters the starting hole in a situation where the number of reservations of the special game is 0, the reservation change effect may be executed, but the zone effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the pre-reading notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 selects to execute any one of the notice effects YE1 to YE12 or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. It is decided by lottery. The sub CPU 51 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation process, and compares the value of the acquired random number with a judgment value predetermined for each of the advance notice effects YE1 through YE12, thereby determining the advance notice effects YE1 through YE12. Decide what to do. If the value of the obtained random number does not match any of the determination values of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE12, it is decided not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect.

As described above, the notice effects YE1 to YE3 are pre-reading notice effects in which suspension change effects are started for a new special game when the new special game is suspended. The notice effects YE4 to YE6 are anticipatory notice effects in which suspension change effects are started for the newly suspended special game when the execution of the special game is started. The notice effect YE4 is an effect in which the pending image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending change effect is displayed in the first notice mode when the execution of the special game is started. The announcement effect YE5 is an effect in which the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the second announcement mode when the execution of the special game is started. The announcement effect YE6 is an effect in which the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the third announcement mode when the execution of the special game is started.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE4 to YE6, execution of any special game is started until execution of the special game targeted for the pending change effect is started. It is decided by lottery whether to start execution of the holding change performance with the fact that it is done. In the normal state, execution of the pending change effect can be started when the execution of the first special game is started, while the pending change effect can be started when the execution of the second special game is started. cannot start executing. In addition, in the special state and the specific state, execution of the pending change effect can be started with the start of execution of the second special game, and with the start of execution of the first special game. Execution of the pending change rendition cannot be started. For example, in the normal state, when the first special reservation number is "3" and the secondary CPU 51 decides to execute the advance notice effect YE4, when the next execution of the first special game is started, It is determined by lottery when the next execution of the first special game is started to start the pending change performance. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts the suspension change effect at the determined start timing of the suspension change effect.

When it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE4 to YE6, the secondary CPU 51 executes the prefetch notice effect (suspension change effect) determined at the start timing of the decided pending change effect after finishing the prefetch notice effect process. to start running. The sub CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the notice effect YE4, the secondary CPU 51 suspends the special game, which is the target of the suspension change effect, at the start timing of the determined suspension change effect after finishing the pre-reading notice effect process. Execution of the change production is started. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. Note that the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the pending change effect even when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE4 to YE6 in the pre-reading notice effect lottery.

The notice effects YE7 to YE9 start a hold change effect for the special game when the new special game is put on hold, and the notice of the hold image H when the execution of the special game is started. This is an effect that changes the type of mode. In the notice effect YE7, when a new special game is suspended, the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the hold change effect is displayed in the first notice mode, and then execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the pending image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending change effect is displayed in the second notice mode. In the announcement effect YE8, when a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the suspension change effect is displayed in the first announcement mode, and then execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the pending image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending change effect is displayed in the third notice mode. In the advance notice effect YE9, when a new special game is suspended, a hold image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the hold change effect is displayed in a second notice mode, and then execution of the special game is started. This is an effect in which the pending image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending change effect is displayed in the third notice mode.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE7 to YE9, execution of any special game is started until execution of the special game targeted for the pending change effect is started. It is determined by lottery whether to change the type of the advance notice mode of the reserved image H with the occurrence of the change as a trigger. In the normal state, the start of the execution of the first special game may change the type of the advance notice of the hold image H, while the start of the second special game may change the type of the notice mode. The type of advance notice mode of the reserved image H cannot be changed. In addition, in the special state and the specific state, the type of notice mode of the pending image H may change when the execution of the second special game is started, while the execution of the first special game is started. , the type of the advance notice mode of the pending image H cannot be changed. For example, in the special state and the specific state, when the secondary CPU 51 determines that the second special reservation number is "3" and that the advance notice effect YE7 is to be executed, the execution of the next second special game is started. , and when execution of the second special game next time is started, at which of which the pending change effect is to be started is determined by lottery. Then, the sub CPU 51 changes the type of the notice mode of the pending image H at the determined execution timing.

When it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE7 to YE9, the sub CPU 51 starts executing the decided read-ahead notice effect (suspended change effect) after ending the read-ahead notice effect processing. After that, the secondary CPU 51 changes the type of the notice mode of the pending image H at the determined execution timing. The sub CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. For example, when it is decided to execute the notice effect YE7, the sub CPU 51 starts executing the suspension change effect for the special game which is the object of the suspension change effect after finishing the look-ahead notice effect processing. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is displayed in the first notice mode. After that, the sub CPU 51 controls such that the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is displayed in the second notice mode at the determined execution timing. After that, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the pending change effect when the special game targeted for the pending change effect ends. Note that the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the pending change effect even when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE7 to YE9 in the pre-reading notice effect lottery.

The notice effects YE10 to YE12 are anticipatory notice effects in which zone effects are started for the newly suspended special game when the execution of the special game is started. In the notice effect YE10, execution of a zone effect is started with the start of execution of a special game, and in the zone effect, a character Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeats a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that defeats 50 animals. In the notice effect YE11, execution of a zone effect is started with the start of execution of a special game, and in the zone effect, a character Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeats a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that defeats 100 animals. In the advance notice effect YE12, execution of a zone effect is started with the start of execution of a special game, and in the zone effect, a character Ca1 imitating a "cat" defeats a character Ca2 imitating a "mouse" by a duel. It is a production that defeats 777 animals.

In this embodiment, when it is decided to execute any one of the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12, execution of the zone effect is started when execution of the next special game is started. For example, if the number of reservations is "4" and the secondary CPU 51 decides to execute the advance notice effect YE10, the sub CPU 51 determines the zone effect when execution of the next special game with the number of reservations of "3" is started. to start. In this case, the zone effect is executed over four special games until the left symbol row and the right symbol row are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. .

When it is decided to execute any one of the advance notice effects YE10 to YE12, the secondary CPU 51 inputs a variation start command after finishing the look-ahead notice effect processing, and starts executing the decided look-ahead notice effect (zone effect). Let Specifically, in the normal state, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the first variation start command after ending the pre-reading notice effect processing, it starts execution of the determined pre-reading notice effect (zone effect). It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not start execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect even if the second fluctuation start command is input in the normal state. In the special state and the specific state, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second variation start command after ending the pre-reading notice effect processing, it starts execution of the determined pre-reading notice effect (zone effect). It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not start the execution of the pre-reading notice effect even if the first fluctuation start command is input in the special state and the specific state. The sub CPU 51 terminates the zone effect when the left symbol row and the right symbol row are once stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. For example, when it is decided to execute the notice effect YE10, the sub CPU 51 inputs a change start command after ending the look-ahead notice effect process, and starts the execution of the zone effect. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the character Ca1 imitating a "cat" finally defeats 50 characters Ca2 imitating a "mouse" in a duel. After that, when the left symbol row and the right symbol row are once stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponding to the special game which is the target of the zone effect, the sub CPU 51 ends the zone effect. Note that the sub CPU 51 may restrict the execution of the zone effect even when it is decided to execute any of the forewarning effects YE10 to YE12 in the pre-reading forewarning effect lottery. Processing for restricting execution of zone effects (zone prohibition processing) will be described later.

In this way, when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the look-ahead advance notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may cause the pending change effect to be executed. Also, when the lottery table ST2 is determined as the pre-reading notice effect lottery table, the sub CPU 51 may cause at least one of the pending change effect and the zone effect to be executed. As described above, the lottery table ST2 is determined as the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery table when the number of reservations is any one of "2" to "4". Therefore, when a game ball enters the starting hole in a situation where the number of reservations of the special game is 1 or more, at least one of the reservation change effect and the zone effect may be executed.

Returning to FIG. 9, after the pre-reading advance notice effect to be executed is determined and the pre-reading notice effect lottery is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the pending change effect is not won (step S104). When the pending change effect is not won, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone effect is not won (step S105). When the zone effect is not won, the sub CPU 51 ends the pre-reading notice effect process.

If it is determined in step S104 that the pending change effect is not not won (if it is won), the sub CPU 51 executes pending change prohibition processing (step S106). After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the pre-reading announcement effect processing. In step S105, if the zone effect is not non-winning (if winning), the sub CPU 51 executes zone prohibition processing (step S107). After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the pre-reading announcement effect processing.

The pending change prohibition process will be described.
The pending change prohibition process is a process for restricting the execution of the pending change effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the pending change prohibition process, the process of restricting execution of the zone effect cannot be executed.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S301). As described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is the super ready-to-win effect. That is, in step S301, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the super ready-to-win effect is being executed. When the specific effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 prohibits execution of the pending change effect of the winning timing (step S302).

Concretely, when it is decided to execute any of the advance notice performances YE1 to YE3 and the specific performance is being executed, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the notice performances YE1 to YE3 are not executed. In other words, when the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting hole, the sub CPU 51 prevents the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 from being executed. Control. As a result, if the specific effect is not executed, the execution of the pending change effect should be started with the suspension of the new special game, but the execution of the pending change effect is not started and the execution of the pending change effect is not started. The pending image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in the normal mode without being displayed in the advance notice mode.

When execution of any one of the advance notice effects YE7 to YE9 is determined and the specific effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 starts the pending change effect when the new special game is suspended. Instead, control is performed so that the execution of the pending change effect is started when the execution of the special game after the next time is started. That is, when it is decided to execute any one of the notice effects YE7 to YE9, the sub CPU 51 prohibits the start of the suspension change effect when the new special game is suspended. In other words, when the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the start hole, the sub CPU 51 indicates that the new special game has been suspended. To control so as not to start the holding change performance at the opportunity. As a result, originally, the execution of the pending change effect should be started when the new special game is suspended, but the execution of the pending change effect is not started, and after that, the special game after the next time. Execution of the pending change effect is started when the execution is started. For example, when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect YE7, the execution of the pending change effect is not started with the suspension of the new special game, and the special game to be subjected to the pending change effect is corresponded. The pending image H is displayed in the normal mode without being displayed in the advance notice mode. After that, the execution of the pending change effect is started with the start of the execution of the special game after the next time, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending change effect is displayed in the second notice mode. . Note that the advance notice effects YE4 to YE6 are not effects for starting suspension change effects when a new special game is suspended, so they have no effect.

In this way, the sub CPU 51 restricts the execution to the pending change effect when the specific effect is being executed in the situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole. In this embodiment, the execution of the specific effect corresponds to the first condition. In this embodiment, the first condition is an example of a predetermined condition. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pending image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the super ready-to-win effect. In a situation where the pending image H is not displayed on the effect display device EH, even if the pending change effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to understand that the pending change effect has been executed. In addition, the super ready-to-win effect is a effect that makes it possible to create a sense of anticipation for the fact that the special game being executed will become a big hit, and to easily improve interest. Here, for example, if the pending change effect is executed during the execution of the super ready-to-win effect, there is a possibility that the degree of attention to the super ready-to-win effect will decrease. Also, even if the pending change effect is executed while the super ready-to-win effect is being executed, there is a possibility that the player may not notice that the pending change effect has been executed because the player pays too much attention to the super ready-to-win effect. If the pending change effect is executed during the execution of the super ready-to-win effect, the player may be confused as to which effect should be paid attention to, and as a result, the player may lose interest. According to this embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is being executed, by limiting the execution of the pending change effect, the effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game winning the pending change effect among the pending special games prior to the newly suspended special game ( step S303). In other words, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the pending change effect is being executed, or whether it is decided to execute the pending change effect before the newly suspended special game. When there is no special game winning the pending change effect among the pending special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the sub CPU 51 ends the pending change prohibition process. If there is a special game winning the pending change effect among the pending special games before the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 keeps the special game winning the pending change effect until the end of the special game. Execution of the pending change effect is prohibited (step S304).

A case where there is a special game winning the pending change effect among the pending special games prior to the newly suspended special game will be described below.
When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the advance notice effects YE1 to YE3 are not executed. That is, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole, the suspension change effect is performed in the suspended special game prior to the newly suspended special game. If there is a winning special game, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the notice effects YE1 to YE3 are not executed. As a result, originally, the execution of the pending change effect should be started when the new special game is suspended, but the execution of the pending change effect is not started, and the special game that is the target of the pending change effect The pending image H corresponding to the game is displayed in the normal mode without being displayed in the advance notice mode.

When execution of any one of the notice performances YE4 to YE9 is determined, the sub CPU 51 controls so that execution of the suspension change performance is not started until the special game in which the suspension change performance is won is finished. In other words, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, the suspended special game is suspended before the newly suspended special game. When there is a special game in which the change performance is won, the sub CPU 51 controls so that execution of the pending change effect is not started until the special game in which the pending change effect is won ends. In this case, the secondary CPU 51 may start the pending change effect with the start of the special game after the end of the special game in which the pending change effect is won.

In this way, the secondary CPU 51 is arranged to perform the suspended special game prior to the newly suspended special game in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole. When there is a special game winning the pending change performance in the game, the execution of the pending change performance is restricted. In the present embodiment, the first condition is that there is a special game winning the pending change effect among the pending special games prior to the newly suspended special game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation for the big win of the special game, which is the target of the pending change effect, differs depending on the type of notice mode. When such a pending change effect is simultaneously executed for a plurality of pending special games, the player is confused as to which special game to pay attention to, and as a result, the player loses interest. There is fear. According to the present embodiment, if the special game won the pending change effect among the suspended special games before the newly suspended special game, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pending change effect from being executed for a plurality of pending special games at the same time, so that the effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first condition is that the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole. Further, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole, the suspended special game is executed before the newly suspended special game. If there is a special game in which the pending change effect is won, the first condition is met. Then, when the first condition is met, the sub CPU 51 limits the pending change effect, but does not limit the execution of the zone effect.

Next, zone prohibition processing will be described.
The zone prohibition process is a process for restricting execution of the zone effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the zone prohibition process, the process of restricting execution of the pending change effect cannot be executed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game (step S401). ). Specifically, in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the first suspended special games held before the newly suspended special game. . In either the special state or the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a special game of the look-ahead command SC2 among the second special games held before the newly held special game. judge. If there is a special game with the look-ahead command SC2 among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 prohibits execution of the zone effect (step S402). After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the zone prohibition process.

When there is a special game of a look-ahead command SC2 among the reserved special games held before the newly held special game, the sub CPU 51 controls the advance notice performances YE10 to YE12 not to be executed. In other words, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the gaming ball into the starting hole, the special game suspended prior to the newly suspended special game. When there is a special game of look-ahead command SC2, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the announcement effects YE10-YE12 are not executed. As a result, originally, the execution of the zone effect should be started when the execution of the next special game is started, but the execution of the zone effect is not started and the execution of the zone effect is not started. Execution of the special game, which is the target of the zone effect, starts and ends.

In this way, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the start hole, the sub CPU 51 can perform the suspended special game prior to the newly suspended special game. If the game includes the special game of the look-ahead command SC2, the execution of the zone presentation is restricted. As described above, the read-ahead command SC2 is information that can specify specific variation content. In other words, the sub CPU 51 executes the zone effect if a special game with specific variable content is included in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole. Restrict. In the present embodiment, the second condition is that a special game with specific variable contents is included in the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game. In this embodiment, the second condition is an example of a predetermined condition. As described above, the specific variation content is the effect content (variation content) that can be specified by the variation pattern of "with reach", which is an example of the losing variation pattern. The zone effect is a continuous advance notice effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. For example, if the ready-to-win effect is executed while the zone effect is being executed, the player may not notice the ready-to-win effect because he/she pays attention to the zone effect. Also, if the ready-to-win effect is executed while the zone effect is being executed, the player will be confused as to which effect should be paid attention to, and as a result, the player may lose interest. In addition, if the ready-to-win effect is executed while the zone effect is being executed, there is a risk that the special game in which the ready-to-win effect is being executed is the target of the zone effect. According to the present embodiment, when there is a special game in which the ready-to-win effect is executed in the corresponding effect game among the pending special games, by limiting the execution of the zone effect, it is easy for the player to pay attention. It is possible to execute the production in the situation.

As shown in FIG. 14, in step S401, if there is no special game with the look-ahead command SC2 among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 suspends the newly suspended special game. It is determined whether or not there is a special game in which the zone effect has been won among the reserved special games that are reserved before the special game that is played (step S403). That is, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone effect is being executed, or whether or not it has been decided to execute the zone effect before the newly suspended special game. When there is no special game winning the zone effect among the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the sub CPU 51 terminates the zone prohibition process. If there is a special game winning the zone effect among the suspended special games before the newly suspended special game, the sub CPU 51 prohibits execution of the zone effect (step S404). After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the zone prohibition process.

When there is a special game winning the zone performance among the suspended special games before the newly suspended special game, the sub CPU 51 controls the advance notice performances YE10 to YE12 not to be executed. In other words, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the gaming ball into the starting hole, the special game suspended prior to the newly suspended special game. When there is a special game in which the zone effect is won, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the notice effects YE10 to YE12 are not executed. As a result, originally, the execution of the zone effect should be started when the execution of the next special game is started, but the execution of the zone effect is not started and the execution of the zone effect is not started. Execution of the special game, which is the target of the zone effect, starts and ends.

In this way, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the game ball entering the start hole, the sub CPU 51 can perform the suspended special game prior to the newly suspended special game. If the game includes a special game winning the zone performance, the execution is restricted to the zone performance. In the present embodiment, the second condition is that the special game winning the zone effect is included in the suspended special games prior to the newly suspended special game. As described above, the zone effect is a continuous advance notice effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. Also, the zone effect is a effect that is continued until reach is formed in the effect game corresponding to the special game that is the target of the zone effect. Regarding such zone effects, if a plurality of zone effects are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to understand which special game the zone effects correspond to. In addition, the player may be confused as to which zone effect should be paid attention to, and as a result, the player may lose interest. According to the present embodiment, when the special game in which the zone effect is executed is among the pending special games, by limiting the execution of the zone effect, it is possible to draw attention to one zone effect, A performance can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

Thus, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole, the special game on hold prior to the special game is executed. The second condition is met if a special game with specific variable content is included. Further, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole, the suspended special game is executed before the newly suspended special game. If there is a special game in which the zone effect is won, the second condition is satisfied. Then, when the second condition is met, the sub CPU 51 limits the zone effect, but does not limit the execution of the pending change effect.

As described above, the secondary CPU 51 can limit the execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first condition is satisfied, the execution of the pending change effect may be restricted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the second condition is satisfied, the execution of the zone effect may be restricted. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the third condition is satisfied, the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect may be restricted.

Effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In the first embodiment, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted when the first condition is met, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted when the second condition is met. . As a result, it is possible to limit the execution of either the suspension change effect or the zone effect according to the respective conditions corresponding to the types of the suspension change effect and zone effect. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect is restricted when the third condition is satisfied. Thereby, execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect can be restricted by the third condition regardless of the types of the pending change effect and the zone effect. For example, if the pending change effect is executed in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the pending change effect, it is difficult to increase the interest in the game even if the pending change effect is executed. According to the first embodiment, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the pending change effect, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted, but the execution of the zone effect is not restricted. Also, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the zone effect, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect, but not to limit the execution of the pending change effect. Further, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the pending change effect and the zone effect, the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect can be restricted. Thus, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of either or both of the pending change effect and the zone effect depending on the situation. As a result, when the pending change effect and the zone effect are executed, they can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to them.

(1-2) In the first embodiment, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted when the first condition is satisfied, and the execution of the zone effect (continuous notice effect) is restricted when the second condition is satisfied. is configured to Thereby, the execution of the pending change effect can be restricted according to the specification of the pending change effect. Further, it is possible to restrict the execution of the zone effect according to the specification of the zone effect that it is a continuous advance notice effect. In this way, it is possible to restrict the execution of either the pending change effect or the zone effect according to the respective conditions corresponding to the specifications of the pending change effect and the zone effect. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect is restricted when the third condition is satisfied. Thereby, execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect can be restricted by the third condition regardless of the specification of the pending change effect and the zone effect. According to the first embodiment, execution of either one or both of the pending change effect and the zone effect can be restricted depending on the situation. As a result, when the pending change effect or zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-3) In the first embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is newly suspended, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted. For example, if the pending change effect is executed in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the pending change effect, it is difficult to increase the interest in the game even if the pending change effect is executed. According to the first embodiment, for example, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect in a situation where it is difficult to pay attention to the pending change effect due to the execution of the super ready-to-win effect. Thus, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect according to the situation. As a result, when the pending change performance is executed, it is possible to facilitate execution of the pending change performance in a situation where the player is likely to pay attention.

(1-4) In the first embodiment, in a situation where the execution of a new special game is suspended, a special game with specific variable content is included in the suspended special game that precedes the special game. If there is, the execution of the zone effect is restricted. For example, when there is a special game with specific variation content among the on-hold special games, if the zone effect is executed for the newly suspended special game, the on-hold special game with the specific variation content There is a possibility that interest may be lost because it is unclear which special game should be paid attention to, the new special game or the newly suspended special game. According to the first embodiment, the execution of the zone effect is restricted when there is a special game with specific variation content among the pending special games. Thus, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect depending on the situation. Thereby, when the zone performance is executed, the zone performance can be easily executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

(1-5) In the first embodiment, the pending change effect is not executed while the super ready-to-win effect is being executed. The super ready-to-win effect and the pending change effect are effects that make the player expect that the special game will be a big hit. The super ready-to-win effect is executed for the special game that is being executed, while the pending change effect is executed for the special game that is on hold. That is, for example, when the pending change effect is executed during execution of the super ready-to-win effect, the special game that is the target of the super ready-to-win effect being executed and the special game that is the target of the pending change effect are different special games. . Therefore, when the super ready-to-win effect and the pending change effect are executed at the same time, there is a possibility that it is difficult to pay attention to which effect should be paid attention to. According to the first embodiment, since the pending change performance is not executed during execution of the super ready-to-win performance, when the super ready-to-win performance is executed, the super ready-to-win performance can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention. Further, when the suspension change performance is executed, the suspension change performance can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

(1-6) In the first embodiment, a pending change effect different from the pending change effect being executed is not executed while the pending change effect is being executed. If a plurality of pending change effects are executed at the same time, there is a possibility that it will be difficult to pay attention to which of the pending change effects should be paid attention to, and as a result, it will be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since a plurality of pending change performances are not executed at the same time, when the pending change performance is executed, the pending change performance can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

(1-7) In the first embodiment, the ready-to-win effect and the zone effect are not executed at the same time. When the ready-to-reach effect and the zone effect are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which effect, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since the zone effect is not executed while the ready-to-win effect is being executed, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, the ready-to-win effect can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention. Also, when the zone performance is executed, the zone performance can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

(1-8) In the first embodiment, a zone effect different from the zone effect being executed is not executed while the zone effect is being executed. If a plurality of zone effects are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to pay attention to which zone effect, and as a result, it may be difficult to pay attention to both effects. According to the first embodiment, since a plurality of zone effects are not executed at the same time, when the zone effects are executed, the zone effects can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention.

(1-9) In the first embodiment, if there is a special game that will result in a big win among the pending special games, the pre-reading notice effect (holding change effect and zone effect) is not executed. For example, if the pre-reading foretelling effect is executed, there is a risk that the player will pay too much attention to the pre-reading forewarning effect, making it difficult to pay attention to the effect corresponding to the special game that will be the big win. According to the first embodiment, if there is a special game that will result in a big win among the pending special games, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. A performance corresponding to a special game that becomes a big hit can be executed in a situation where the player is likely to pay attention to the player.

(1-10) In the first embodiment, the execution of the pending change effect is restricted when the first condition is met, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted when the second condition is met. . Thereby, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect according to the specification of the pending change effect that the effect is related to the pending image. Further, it is possible to limit the execution of the zone effect according to the specification of the zone effect that the effect is related to an image different from the reserved image. As a result, when the pending change effect or zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-11) In the first embodiment, the holding change effect can be executed at the same time as the game ball enters the start hole, while the zone effect starts the special game after the game ball enters the start hole. can be executed as a trigger. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the suspension change performance according to the specification of the suspension change performance to be executed at the same time as the game ball enters the start hole. Further, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect according to the specification of the zone effect that is executed with the start of the special game after the game ball enters the starting hole. As a result, when the pending change effect or zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(1-12) In the first embodiment, the zone effect is a effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect according to the specification of the zone effect that is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. As a result, when the zone presentation is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(Second embodiment)
A second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those of the already described embodiment may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof may be simplified or omitted.

This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the execution of the pre-reading announcement effect is restricted when the power is turned on. In this embodiment, the various information stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off. That is, in this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 can be restored based on the information stored in the retained secondary RWM 53 when the power is turned on. For example, when the power is turned off during execution of an effect and then the power is turned on, the secondary CPU 51 can execute the effect that was being executed when the power was turned off. In this embodiment, if the power is turned off during execution of the pre-reading notice effect and then the power is turned on, the pre-reading notice effect that was being executed when the power was cut off is not executed. . In addition, in the present embodiment, it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect, but when the power is turned off when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect has not started yet, and then the power is turned on, it will be executed. It is configured not to execute the pre-reading forewarning effect that has been determined.

The sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information capable of specifying the effect being executed and information capable of specifying the effect determined to be executed in the sub power supply disconnection process. Various information stored in the sub RWM 53 including these information is held even after the power is turned off. If the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is normal in the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 51 returns based on the various information stored in the held secondary RWM 53 .

The sub-CPU 51 controls not to execute the pre-reading foretelling effect even if the various information stored in the held sub-RWM 53 includes information indicating that the pre-reading foretelling effect is being executed. That is, the sub CPU 51 prohibits execution of the pre-reading foretelling effect that was being executed when the power was turned off, when the power is turned on. Further, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the prefetching advance notice effect even if the various information stored in the held sub RWM 53 includes information that can specify that execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined. to control. In other words, the sub CPU 51 prohibits execution of the pre-reading foretelling effect that has been determined to be executed when the power is turned off, when the power is turned on. Thus, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 limits the execution of the pre-reading announcement effect when the power is turned on. Further, in the present embodiment, when a new special game is suspended after the power is turned on, execution of the pre-reading notice effect for the special game is restricted by power recovery prohibition processing. there is

The power recovery prohibition process executed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The power recovery prohibition process is a process for restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect (suspension change effect and zone effect) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It should be noted that the power recovery prohibition process is executed by a timer interrupt process that is performed at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 15, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the initial action is being executed in each effect device that constitutes the effect device group DE (step S501). When the initial action is being executed in each effect device that constitutes the effect device group DE, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store a read-ahead prohibition flag (step S502). Then, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the power recovery prohibition process. When the initial action is not being executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE, the secondary CPU 51 erases the prefetch prohibition flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 (step S503).

When the prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the prefetch prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53 . When the prefetching prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the prefetching notice effect processing (shown in FIG. 9). Therefore, when the read-ahead prohibition flag is stored in the secondary RWM 53, the read-ahead notice effect lottery in the read-ahead notice effect process is not executed, and execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect is not determined. When the prefetching prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 can execute prefetching notice effect processing. In this way, the sub CPU 51 executes the pre-reading notice effect when the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is restarted and the initial action is executed in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE. Restrict. In this embodiment, the fourth condition is that the rendering devices constituting the rendering device group DE are performing the initial action. That is, the sub CPU 51 restricts the execution of the suspension change effect and the zone effect when the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is restarted to meet the fourth condition. In this embodiment, the fourth condition is an example of a predetermined condition.

As shown in FIG. 15, after step S503, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game that was on hold when the power was turned off has ended (step S504). Specifically, in the secondary power-off process, the secondary CPU 51 converts information that can specify the first special pending number stored in the secondary RWM 53 to information that can specify the first special pending number at the time of power-off (hereinafter referred to as power-off). is stored in the sub-RWM 53 as the first hold number at the time of disconnection). In addition, in the secondary power-off process, the secondary CPU 51 converts information that can specify the first special pending number stored in the secondary RWM 53 into information that can specify the second special pending number at the time of power failure (hereinafter referred to as power failure time). stored in the secondary RWM 53 as a second reservation number). When the sub CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation end command after the first fluctuation start command is inputted, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the power interruption first hold number. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation end command after the second fluctuation start command is inputted, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the power failure second hold number. Regardless of the fluctuation end command, the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from either the first hold number at power interruption or the second hold number at power interruption when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed. may In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted. In the normal state, in step S503, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game that was on hold when the power was turned off has ended, based on whether or not the first number of holds at power-off is 0. If the state is either the special state or the specific state, in step S503, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the second hold number at power failure is 0 or not, and the special game that was held when the power was turned off is terminated. determine whether or not

If the special game that was on hold when the power was turned off has not ended, the secondary CPU 51 stores the zone prohibition flag in the secondary RWM 53 (step S505). Then, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the power recovery prohibition process. If the special game that was on hold when the power was turned off has ended, the secondary CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 (step S506). Then, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the power recovery prohibition process.

The sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53 before step S107 in the look-ahead notice effect process shown in FIG. When the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 prohibits execution of the zone effect. That is, when the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the zone effect won in the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery is not executed. After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the pre-reading notice effect processing.

In this way, the sub CPU 51 executes the zone effect if the special game that was on hold when the power supply was cut off after the power supply was cut off and then restarted has not ended. limit. In the present embodiment, one example of the predetermined condition is that the special game that was pending when the power supply was cut off after the power supply was restarted has not ended.

Next, an example in which the pre-reading announcement effect is restricted after the power supply is restarted will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, at time t10, the power switch 60a is turned off while the second special game is being executed in the specific state, and the power supply is cut off. At this time, the power interruption second hold number is "2". After that, at time t11, the power switch 60a is turned on to restart the power supply. At this time, execution of the second special game that was being executed when the power supply was interrupted is resumed. Also, at time t11, execution of the initial action is started in each effect device. As a result, the prefetch prohibition flag is stored in the secondary RWM 53, and execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect is restricted. Then, at time t12, the second special game that started execution before the power supply was cut off ends.

At time t13, execution of the suspended second special game is started. Note that the special game started at time t13 is the second special game that was suspended before the power supply was cut off.

At time t14, the initial action is completed in each effect device whose execution was started at time t11. As a result, the look-ahead prohibition flag is erased from the secondary RWM 53, and execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect is not restricted. However, since the power interruption second hold number is "2", the zone prohibition flag is stored in the sub-RWM 53, and the execution of the zone effect is restricted. Therefore, at time t14, execution of the pending change effect is not restricted, but execution of the zone effect remains restricted. That is, at time t14, the pending change effect becomes executable, while the zone effect cannot be executed.

At time t15, the second special game started at time t13 ends. Accordingly, the second hold number at power failure becomes "1". Then, at time t16, execution of the second special game whose execution has been suspended is started. Note that the special game started at time t13 is the second special game that was suspended before the power supply was cut off.

At time t17, the second special game started at time t16 ends. Along with this, the second hold number at power failure becomes "0". Therefore, the zone prohibition flag is erased from the sub RWM 53, and the execution of the zone effect becomes unrestricted. That is, at time t17, the zone effect can be executed. As described above, after the power supply is cut off and then restarted, the timing at which the pending change effect can be executed differs from the timing at which the zone effect can be executed. Specifically, after the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the pending change effect can be executed is earlier than the timing at which the zone effect can be executed. In addition, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a suspension change effect for the special game when a new special game is suspended in a situation where the number of suspended special games is "0". is configured to On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when a new special game is suspended in a situation where the number of suspended special games is "0", zone effects are not executed for the special game. .

Effects of the second embodiment will be described. According to the second embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-12) of the first embodiment.
(2-1) According to the second embodiment, after the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the hold change effect and the zone effect become executable differs. As a result, after the power supply is restarted, the suspension change effect and the zone effect can be executed when the situation becomes easy to draw attention according to each look-ahead notice effect. Therefore, when the pending change effect or zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

(2-2) The second embodiment is configured to limit the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect when the fourth condition is satisfied by restarting the power supply. For example, when power supply is started, an initial operation (so-called initial operation) may be performed. If a pending change effect or a zone effect is executed while such an initial action is being performed, there is a risk that the player will not be able to pay attention to the effect that has been executed. According to the second embodiment, it is possible to limit execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect after the power supply is restarted. Thus, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the pending change effect and the zone effect according to the situation. As a result, when the pending change effect or zone effect is executed, it can be executed in a situation where the player can easily pay attention to it.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

In the prefetching common prohibition process in each embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may store a prefetching prohibition flag in the secondary RWM 53 when the special game being executed is the special game of the prefetching command SC3. That is, the secondary CPU 51 may store the prefetch prohibition flag in the secondary RWM 53 when the special game being executed is a special game in which the value of the special winning random number matches the jackpot determination value.

In the pending change prohibition process in each embodiment, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the pending change effect at the winning timing even when an effect different from the super ready-to-win effect is being executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may restrict the execution of the pending change effect of the winning timing during the execution of the effect in which the pending image H is not displayed. For example, the effect in which the pending image H is not displayed includes a black effect executed when switching the effect mode. In other words, the sub CPU 51 may limit the execution of the suspension change effect when the suspension image H cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize.

In the pending change prohibition process in each embodiment, if there is a special game won in the pending change effect among the pending special games prior to the newly suspended special game, the secondary CPU 51 Execution of the change production may be prohibited.

- In each embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may limit execution of the pending change effect during execution of the pending movement effect. When execution of the pending change effect is started during execution of the pending move effect, it is difficult to recognize whether the pending change effect is for the pending image H before movement or the pending change effect is for the pending image H after movement. Therefore, by restricting the execution of the pending change effect during the execution of the pending movement effect, the pending image H to be subjected to the pending change effect can be easily recognized.

- In each embodiment, the pre-reading common prohibition process may be executed after the pre-reading notice effect lottery. In this case, when the pre-reading notice effect is won in the pre-reading notice effect lottery, the pre-reading common prohibition process is performed, and execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted when a predetermined condition is met.

- In each embodiment, the pending change prohibition process and the zone prohibition process may be executed before the pre-reading advance notice effect lottery. In this case, when a predetermined condition is met in the pending change prohibition process, the lottery for the pending change effect may not be performed in the pre-reading notice effect lottery. Further, when a predetermined condition is met in the zone prohibition process, the lottery for the zone effect may not be performed in the pre-reading notice effect lottery.

- In each embodiment, a symbol EF effect may be included as an example of the pre-reading notice effect. The symbol EF effect is an effect in which an effect image is displayed so as to cover the effect symbols when all rows of effect symbols are fixed and stopped in the effect game. The symbol EF effect is executed across a plurality of continuous special games. That is, the symbol EF effect is a continuous advance notice effect. Therefore, it can be said that it is a look-ahead foretelling effect of the same classification as the zone effect. Further, the continuous advance notice effect is not limited to the zone effect and the symbol EF effect, and may be an effect different from the zone effect and the symbol EF effect as long as the effect is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. As with the zone effect, the symbol EF effect may be limited in execution when a predetermined condition is met in the zone prohibition process. Further, the execution of the symbol EF effect may be restricted when a predetermined condition is met in the look-ahead common prohibition process. On the other hand, the execution of the symbol EF effect may not be restricted even if a predetermined condition is met in the pending change prohibition process. Note that there are a plurality of types of symbol EF effects, and the degree of expectation for a big win in the special game that is the target of the symbol EF effects may be varied according to the types.

· In the special symbol input process in each embodiment, the main CPU 42 may output control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number to the sub control board 50 . In addition, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 may output to the sub control board 50 control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) capable of specifying the updated second special reservation number. In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 may output to the sub-control board 50 a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number. In addition, in the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 may output to the sub control board 50 a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second special reserved number. In this case, the prefetch command may be control information that cannot specify the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number. The secondary CPU 51 may execute the pending appearance effect process, the pending movement effect process, and the pre-reading preview effect process based on the input first reservation number command and second reservation number command.

- Regarding the above modified example, the main CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 control information capable of specifying an increase or decrease in the first special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation increase/decrease command) instead of the first reservation number command. You may The main CPU 42 may store the first reserved increase/decrease command after the increase/decrease in the output buffer when the number of the first special reserved numbers increases or decreases. Further, the main CPU 42 may output to the sub control board 50, instead of the second reservation number command, control information capable of specifying the increase or decrease of the second special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation increase/decrease command). . The main CPU 42 may store the second reserved increase/decrease command after the increase/decrease in the output buffer when the number of the second special reserved numbers increases or decreases. The secondary CPU 51 preferably causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can specify the first special pending number based on the input first pending increase/decrease command. The secondary CPU 51 preferably causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can specify the second special pending number based on the input second pending increase/decrease command. The secondary CPU 51 may execute the pending appearance effect process, the pending movement effect process, and the pre-reading preview effect process based on the information capable of specifying the first special pending number and the information capable of specifying the second special pending number.

- In each embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display an image that can specify that the pre-reading preview effect is restricted. For example, the secondary CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display a dedicated image that is displayed only when the pre-reading advance notice effect is restricted during a part or all of the period during which the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. good.

- In each embodiment, the pending change effect may be executable after the execution of the special game targeted for the pending change effect is started. That is, in the pending change effect, the pending image H may be displayed in the advance notice mode after the execution of the special game that is the target of the pending change effect is started. Further, the pending change effect may change the type of the notice mode of the pending image H after the execution of the special game that is the target of the pending change effect is started.

- In step S504 of the power recovery prohibition process (shown in FIG. 15) in the second embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the special game that was on hold when the power was turned off has not ended. Alternatively, or in addition, it may be determined whether or not the time since the power was turned on has reached a predetermined time. The secondary CPU 51 counts the time since the power was turned on. The secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store a zone prohibition flag if the time from power-on has not reached the predetermined time. The sub CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the sub RWM 53 when the time after power-on has reached a predetermined time. In addition, the predetermined time is longer than the execution time of the initial operation of each effect device. The predetermined time is preferably a time during which the special game can be executed five times. That is, the predetermined time may be the time until all the special games that were on hold when the power was turned off are completed, regardless of the number of games held when the power was turned off.

- Regarding the above modified example, instead of or in addition to determining whether or not the time since the power was turned on has reached the predetermined time, the secondary CPU 51 determines the number of times the special game has been executed since the power was turned on. has reached a predetermined number of times. The secondary CPU 51 counts the number of times the special game is executed after the power is turned on. The secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store a zone prohibition flag when the number of executions of the special game after the power is turned on has not reached a predetermined number of times. The secondary CPU 51 erases the zone prohibition flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the number of executions of the special game after the power is turned on reaches a predetermined number.

・In each embodiment, after the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the pending change effect can be executed under any of the first, second, third, and fourth conditions. The timing at which the zone effect becomes executable may be different from the timing at which the zone effect becomes executable. Also, after the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is restarted, the timing at which the pending change effect can be executed under a condition different from the first condition, the second condition, the third condition, and the fourth condition; , the timing at which the zone effect becomes executable may be different.

・In each embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, a high ball entry rate state is given according to the type of the jackpot pattern. There may be times when you don't.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state, it is controlled to a variable probability state until the next big win game is awarded, or controlled to a variable probability state until a predetermined number of special symbol variable games are completed. There is a specification (ST machine) that In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to the probability variation state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls to the probability variation state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications.

- In each embodiment, the special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of reservation, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel.

· In each embodiment, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be composed of a plurality of display means, some of which may be configured to be displaceable.

- In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-control board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker SP. It may further include a general board that controls the group of boards in a centralized manner. Also, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- In the first embodiment, only the memory contents of the main RWM 44 among the main RWM 44 and the sub RWM 53 may be configured to be held for a period of time even when the power supply is interrupted. In this case, the information stored in the sub RWM 53 is erased as the power supply is interrupted.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from each embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) The first notice effect is a pending change effect, and the second notice effect is a continuous notice effect.

(b) In a situation where the execution of a variable game is suspended based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, the suspended variable game suspended prior to the variable game has specific variable contents and The second condition is met if a variable game is included.

(c) The timing at which the first notice effect becomes executable and the timing at which the second notice effect becomes executable after the power supply is cut off and then restarted are different.

(d) The predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition, the first condition, the second condition 2 conditions and a 4th condition different from the 3rd condition are included, and if the 4th condition is met by the power supply being interrupted and then the power supply being restarted, the 1st notice is given. To limit the performance and execution of the second notice performance.

(e) The second notice effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games.
(f) the effect execution means includes a display means capable of displaying an image, the image includes a pending image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is pending, and the first notice effect comprises: While the effect is related to the reserved image, the second notice effect is a effect related to an image different from the reserved image.

(g) The first notice effect can be executed at the same time that the game ball enters the starting hole, while the second notice effect is executed after the game ball enters the starting hole. It can be executed when it starts.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 15... 1st special starting opening 16... 2nd special starting opening 40... Main control board 41... Microprocessor 42... Main CPU 43... Main ROM 44... Main RWM 50... Sub control board 51... Sub CPU DE … Production device group EH … Production display device LA … Decorative lamp SP … Speaker

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a starting port and capable of suspending execution of a variable game based on entry of a game ball into the starting port,
a game state control means capable of controlling the game state;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for executing control related to the execution of the production,
The effects include a first notice effect, a second notice effect, and a specific effect,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended,
In a situation where the number of pending variable games is 1 or more, when a game ball enters the starting hole, at least one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed. ,
When a game ball enters the starting hole in a situation where the number of pending variable games is 0, the first notice effect may be executed, but the second notice effect is not executed,
The effect control means is capable of restricting execution of the effect when a predetermined condition is established,
The predetermined conditions include a first condition, a second condition different from the first condition, and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition,
If the specific effect is being executed in a situation where the execution of the variable game is suspended based on the game ball entering the starting hole, it corresponds to the first condition,
The production control means is
When the first condition is met, while limiting the execution of the first notice effect, without limiting the execution of the second notice effect,
When the second condition is met, while limiting the execution of the second notice effect, without limiting the execution of the first notice effect,
Limiting the execution of the first notice effect and the second notice effect when the third condition is met,
The game state includes a first state and a second state,
The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port,
The variation game includes a first variation game whose execution can be suspended based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting hole, and a first variation game that is executed based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting hole. a second variation game capable of withholding
When in the first state, an effect game corresponding to the first variation game can be executed, while in the second state, an effect game corresponding to the second variation game can be executed,
In the second state, the first notice effect can be executed when neither the first condition nor the third condition is satisfied for the second variable game whose execution is suspended. Yes, when neither the second condition nor the third condition is met, the second notice effect can be executed,
In the second state, when the number of executions of the first variation game and the second variation game in the second state reaches a predetermined number, the game is controlled to the first state,
The state of the game in the state in which the execution of the second variation game is suspended based on the entry of the game ball into the second start hole in the second state is changed from the second state to the first state. wherein the third condition is satisfied in a situation where the number of remaining executions of the first variation game and the second variation game to be controlled by the second variation game is less than the number of pending second variation games.

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