JP7281202B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, the variation game that can suspend the execution of the variation game and whose execution is suspended, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, is targeted. There is a thing that executes a look-ahead effect to do.

JP-A-2003-340038

Today, it is desired to improve interest in relation to look-ahead effects.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a plurality of variable games, comprising an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means, The effect executing means includes display means capable of displaying images, and the images include a suspended image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended, a running image corresponding to the variable game being executed, , wherein the pending image is configured to be displayed in a display area in which the execution order in which the corresponding variable game is executed can be specified in the display means, and is displayed in an executable effect in the display means There is a specific effect and a pending effect related to the pending image, and the specific effect is that the execution order of the variable game whose execution is suspended due to the start of execution of a new variable game is advanced. is executed in such a manner that the display area for displaying the reserved image is changed by moving the reserved image, the reserved effect includes a first reserved effect and a second reserved effect, and the second The first suspension effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in the normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, and the second suspension effect is performed by newly displaying the suspended image. Triggered by suspension of execution of the variable game, the suspension image is newly displayed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the special display mode includes a plurality of types, and the specific effect is performed. When the specific period is defined as the period from the start of the execution of the specified effect to the start of the execution of the specific effect, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within the specified period, the new The start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is suspended is restricted, the first suspended effect is performed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended, and the specific period and When execution of a new variable game is suspended within a part of non-specified periods among different periods, the start of execution of the second suspension effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. , the first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended, and the image under execution is displayed in the normal display mode or in the special display mode. and, the power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted, and then the power supply is cut off. When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the reserved image in the special display mode is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any kind of the special display mode. , power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off When the variable game corresponding to the pending image is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any kind of the special display mode , and when the variable game is being executed The gist of the present invention is that it is possible to execute an effect in a mode different from the normal display mode and any kind of the special display mode .

According to this invention, it is possible to improve interest.

The front view of a pachinko game machine. 4(a) to 4(c) are diagrams showing an example of display contents regarding a pending image on the effect display device; FIG. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the normal ready-to-win effect to the execution of the super ready-to-win effect. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows an example of the prefetch command. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing pending images in various modes, and (e) to (h) are diagrams showing in-execution images in various modes. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a thunder effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when a one-shot effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a situation in which a restriction condition for a pending advance notice effect is satisfied. A situation in which the restriction conditions for the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning are satisfied and a normal mode pending image is displayed, a situation in which the restriction conditions for the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied and the pending image in the advance mode is displayed, The figure which shows an example. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the power supply is restarted in the second embodiment, and (b) is a mode different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode in the second embodiment. A diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the effect of is executed.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine comprises an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13 and a front frame 14. As shown in FIG. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. In addition, the middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . A protective glass for protecting the game board 20 is supported by the front frame 14 . The protective glass covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 . The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加The shooting handle 16 is provided at a position that can be touched by the player. 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 16.例文帳に追加That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 . In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an upper tray Sa and a lower tray Sb on the front side of the front frame 14 as ball trays (storage units) for storing game balls. The upper tray Sa is mainly a storage section for storing game balls that are shot into the game area 21 by operating the shooting handle 16 and that are taken into the machine. The lower tray Sb is mainly a game ball paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a storage section for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray Sa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes both the upper tray Sa and the lower tray Sb, but may include only the upper tray Sa among the upper tray Sa and the lower tray Sb, for example.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 17 that executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and goes out as one of the effects. The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting various sounds (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, sounds output from the speaker 18 include background sounds (so-called BGM).

A substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 is provided with a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The shot game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21.例文帳に追加A game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display panel 22 . The information display panel 22 has a special symbol display portion 22a. The special symbol display section 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the special symbols are finally fixed and stopped. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. Special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display section 22a include at least a big hit symbol and a losing symbol. A player can recognize a big win when a big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game, and can recognize a loss when a winning pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a big win game is awarded after the special game targeted for the win is finished. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a winning game is provided after the variation game that has resulted in a winning is finished. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for a player because the player may win a large number of prize balls and other prizes. The information display panel 22 also has a special hold display section 22b. The special pending display unit 22b recognizably displays the number of special games whose execution is pending because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met (hereinafter referred to as the special pending number). . For example, the maximum number of special reservations is four. In the following description, a special game that is pending execution may simply be referred to as a "pending special game" or a "pending special game." The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a plurality of special games. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a plurality of variable games.

The information display panel 22 has a normal symbol display portion 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. Normal symbols that can be fixed and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22c include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. A player can recognize a normal win when a normal winning pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a normal game, and can recognize a normal loss when a normal losing pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a normal game. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning game is provided after the normal game targeted for the winning is finished. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22d. The normal pending display part 22d recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). . For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 23 with various decorations on the game board 20, substantially in the center of the game area 21. - 特許庁The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance display device 25. - 特許庁For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 can display images. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects. In this embodiment, at least one of the decorative lamp 17 as light emitting means capable of emitting light, the speaker 18 as sound output means capable of outputting sound, and the effect display device 25 as display means capable of displaying images. A function as an effect execution means for executing an effect is realized by one effect device. Thus, the effect execution means includes at least one of light emitting means capable of emitting light, sound output means capable of outputting sound, and display means capable of displaying an image.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first starting port 26 as a starting port. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first start hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the first starting sensor SE1 is arranged in the ball passage. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the special game can be established, and the payout condition for prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second starting port 27 as a starting port. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the conditions for starting the special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. Also, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 . The first variable member 28 has an open state in which the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 or can be entered, and a game ball is difficult to enter into the second starting port 27 or is entered. It is operable in a closed state and in a non-operable state. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated to an open state when winning the normal winning lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 29. - 特許庁The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have entered the big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the big winning hole 29 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. The big winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 29 . The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated to an open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is not permitted. Hereinafter, the opening of the second variable member 30 will be referred to as "opening of the large winning opening 29", and the closing of the second variable member 30 will be referred to as "closing of the large winning opening 29". may indicate.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 31. - 特許庁The gate 31 is positioned to the left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 31 always has a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be established. The pachinko game machine 10 also has an out port 34 . In this embodiment, game balls that do not enter the first starting hole 26, the second starting hole 27, or the big winning hole 29 are discharged out of the machine through the out hole . Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game constituent members such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of the game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "probability-variable state (probability-variable state)", and the low-probability state is a "non-probability-variable state (non-probability-variable state)". In the following description, a high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-variable state", and a low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-variable state". In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second starting port 27 than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the "non-electrical support state".

The high base state can be realized, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the control to increase the number of opening times of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal winning game At least one of the controls for making the open time of is longer than in the low base state. Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the low base state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "variable time shortening state (variable short state)".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state. There is However, when it is in the low base state, for example, it is configured so as not to win the normal winning lottery, and when it is in the low base state, the first variable member 28 is not opened, and the game is opened to the second start port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter the ball. In addition, when it is in the low base state, for example, even if it wins the normal winning lottery, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be in the open state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start port 27. can be configured to In the above configuration, the low base state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say. In this embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the first game state, and the low base state corresponds to the second game state. That is, the game state in this embodiment includes the first game state and the second game state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 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. A game state after the end of the jackpot game may be defined in the jackpot symbol. In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 29 is the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. open for a while. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big-hit symbols classified as the first big-hit symbols are determined to be in a variable probability state as a game state after the end of the big-hit game. The jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols are set to be in a high base state as the game state after the jackpot game is finished. "Second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot for the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, "8 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big-hit symbols classified as the second big-hit symbols are determined to be in a non-probability-variable state as the game state after the big-hit game is finished. In addition, for the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns, the game state after the jackpot game ends is until the 100th special game is finished, or before the 100th special game is finished. A high base state is set until a game is awarded. In the following description, the jackpot game awarded based on the jackpot patterns classified as the first jackpot patterns is referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot given based on the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns. The game may be indicated as "second jackpot game".

The display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a performance pattern game (hereinafter referred to as a performance pattern) in which patterns for performance (hereinafter referred to as performance patterns) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the performance symbols is fixed and stopped. hereinafter referred to as a production game). The performance game is executed by changing performance symbols in a plurality of rows. The production design is also called "decoration design" or "decoration design". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. In the following description, "first column" is indicated as "left column", "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third row" is indicated as the "right row", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In each row, as a general rule, production patterns imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect game during execution of a special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, the big-hit symbol combination of the production symbols is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, the combination of the big hit pattern by the production pattern corresponds to the winning production pattern combination. For example, a jackpot pattern combination is a pattern combination such as [777] in which all rows have the same effect pattern. In this way, in the effect game executed during execution of the winning variation game, the winning effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, in the performance game, the winning symbol combination according to the performance symbols is fixed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that are lost by the performance symbols corresponds to the combination of performance symbols that are lost. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323], [112], etc., in which at least some of the rows of performance symbols are different from the other rows of performance symbols. In this way, in the effect game executed during execution of the losing variation game, the losing effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the pattern may be displayed again in a variable manner, such as a "fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the pattern is different from the fixed stop display. . Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the effect game while executing the special game.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, 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.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the effect display device 25 displays a pending image H corresponding to the pending special game. In this embodiment, the pending image H corresponds to a pending image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended. In this embodiment, images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 as display means include pending images. Reserved images H include reserved images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "1", the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "2", the pending images H1 and H2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "3", the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H3. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "4", the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H1 is displayed in the pending display area R1a defined by the frame image FR1 displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H2 is displayed in the pending display area R2a defined by the frame image FR2 displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H3 is displayed in the pending display area R3a defined by the frame image FR3 displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H4 is displayed in a pending display area R4a defined by the frame image FR4 displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. Incidentally, when the special pending number is “0”, the pending images H 1 to H 4 are not displayed on the effect display device 25 .

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. In addition, 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. Similarly, the 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. Further, in the pending display area R4a, a pending image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the pending special games is displayed. In this way, the pending display area R1a can be said to be a display area capable of specifying that the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H1 is to be executed first. Further, the pending display area R2a can be said to be a display area that can specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H2 is to be executed second. Similarly, the pending display area R3a can be said to be a display area capable of specifying that the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H3 is to be executed third. Further, the pending display area R4a can be said to be a display area that can specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H4 is to be executed fourth. As described above, the pending image H is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 in which the execution order in which the corresponding special game is executed can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, the pending image is displayed in the display area of the display means in which the execution order in which the corresponding variation game is executed can be specified.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a running image ZG corresponding to the special game being run is displayed in the running area ZR of the effect display device 25. FIG. In this embodiment, the running image ZG corresponds to the running image corresponding to the variable game being run. In this embodiment, images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 as display means include an image during execution. A running image ZG based on the suspended image H displayed when the running special game was suspended is displayed in the running area ZR. In the present embodiment, the pending image H that was displayed when the special game being executed was suspended is displayed as the active image ZG in the active area ZR. Specifically, the pending image H displayed in the pending display region R1a immediately before execution of the special game is displayed in the active region ZR as the active image ZG. Also, the running image ZG is larger than the pending image H. FIG. 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. Incidentally, even in a situation where the number of special reservations is 0, when a game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27, execution of the special game is temporarily suspended. Image H is displayed. In this case, the pending image H is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image H is displayed in the active area ZR of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZG.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a new special game is suspended, the number of suspended images H displayed on the effect display device 25 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. In the present embodiment, the pending appearance effect corresponds to a first effect that is executed in a manner in which it is possible to specify that the pending image is newly displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2(b), when the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H1, the pachinko game machine 10 moves along the appearance route Ka1 toward the pending display area R1a from below the effect display device 25. 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 the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H2, in the pachinko game machine 10, the new pending image H is displayed so as to move along the appearance route Ka2 toward the pending display area R2a from below the effect display device 25. The suspended appearance effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image H is finally displayed as the suspended image H2. When the new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H3, in the pachinko game machine 10, the new pending image H is displayed so as to move along the appearance route Ka3 toward the pending display area R3a from below the effect display device 25. 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 new pending image H is displayed as the pending image H4, in the pachinko game machine 10, the new pending image H is displayed so as to move along the appearance route Ka4 toward the pending display area R4a from below the effect display device 25. 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 present embodiment, the effect of newly displaying the pending image H on the effect display device 25 when the new special game is suspended corresponds to the pending effect related to the pending image. That is, the effect that can be executed on the display means includes a pending effect related to the pending image.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a pending movement effect is executed as the execution of the special game is started. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the suspension movement effect is executed as the execution order of the suspended special game is moved up due to the start of execution of a new special game. 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. In this embodiment, the pending movement effect corresponds to the specific effect. In the present embodiment, the specific effect moves the pending image to replace the pending image as the execution order of the variable game whose execution is suspended due to the start of execution of a new variable game is advanced. It is executed by changing the display area to be displayed. In this way, the effects that can be executed by the display means include specific effects.

In the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the pending movement effect is started at the timing when 0.1 seconds have passed since execution of the special game was started. In addition, the time from the start of execution of the pending movement effect to the end of the execution of the pending movement effect (effect time required for the pending movement effect) is 0.5 seconds. In this embodiment, regardless of the number of special reservations, the production time required for the holding movement production is constant. However, depending on the number of special reservations, the effect time required for the pending movement effect may be varied. For example, it may be configured such that the greater the number of special reservations, the longer the effect time required for the hold movement effect.

As shown in FIG. 2(c), when the execution of a new special game is started, the pending image H1 is displayed so as to move along the movement path Kb1 from the pending display area R1a to the active area ZR. , the suspended movement effect is executed in such a manner that the in-execution image ZG based on the suspended image H displayed as the suspended image H1 is displayed in the active region ZR. When execution of a new special game is started while the pending image H2 is being displayed, the pending image H2 is displayed so as to move along the moving route Kb2 from the pending display region R2a to the pending display region R1a. , 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 execution of a new special game is started while the pending image H3 is being displayed, the pending image H3 is displayed so as to move along the moving route Kb3 from the pending display region R3a to the pending display region R2a. , 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 execution of a new special game is started while the pending image H4 is being displayed, the pending image H4 is displayed so as to move along the moving route Kb4 from the pending display region R4a to the pending display region R3a. , 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.

Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the production game, there is a case where a ready-to-win effect is formed and a ready-to-win effect is performed. In this embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily displayed in specific columns (left and right columns in this embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column The state in which the (in the present embodiment, the middle row) production pattern is continuously variably displayed corresponds to the state in which the ready-to-win state is formed. The ready-to-win effect may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. The ready-to-win effect in this embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. The super ready-to-win effect is executed, for example, by developing the effect contents of the normal ready-to-win effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the normal ready-to-win effect develops to the super ready-to-win effect, the dark change effect is executed. Therefore, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the execution of the normal ready-to-win effect is started, and then the execution of the super ready-to-win effect is started through the dark change effect. The darkening effect is executed in such a manner that an effect image for the darkening effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the effect display device 25 is blacked out. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit in the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 forms the ready-to-win in the effect game and displays the effect symbols. Furthermore, when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays the frame images FR1 to FR4, and all the pending images H corresponding to the pending special game (in FIG. 3(a), Reserved images H1, H2) are displayed. Further, when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays an image ZG during execution. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the dark effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 forms a reach in the effect game and displays the effect symbols. However, when the darkening effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays a smaller effect pattern than when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed. Further, when the darkening effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays the effect image for the darkening effect. However, when the dark effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 does not display the frame images FR1 to FR4, and does not display all the pending images H corresponding to the pending special game. Furthermore, when the dark effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 does not display the image ZG during execution. Thus, the dark effect is an effect that can be executed when the special game is being executed, and corresponds to an effect in which the display of the pending image H on the effect display device 25 is concealed. In the present embodiment, the dark effect corresponds to a hold display concealment effect in which the display of the hold image on the display means is concealed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when the super ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 forms the ready-to-win in the effect game and displays the effect symbols. However, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed on the effect display device 25, the effect pattern is displayed smaller than when the normal ready-to-win effect is being executed. Furthermore, when the super ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays the frame images FR1 to FR4, and all of the pending images H corresponding to the pending special game (in FIG. 3(c) , reserved images H1, H2) are displayed. By the way, when execution of a new special game is suspended and the number of special suspensions increases to "3" during execution of the dark effect shown in FIG. The device 25 displays reserved images H1 to H3.

An effect that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10 is a notice effect. At least a part of the advance notice effects among the plurality of types of advance notice effects is configured to be executed with any one of the plurality of types of effect contents. The degree of expectation for a big hit is varied according to the performance content of the advance notice performance.

Further, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10 include premium effects. A premium effect in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25 only during execution of a special game in which a big win is won. Also, the premium effect is a rare effect that has an extremely low probability of being executed even during execution of a special game in which a big win has been won. Note that the premium production is also called a premium production. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the premium performance only during execution of the special game that wins the big win, but for example, at least one of the times when the execution of the special game that wins the big win is suspended. It can also be configured to be executable only at certain times. For example, by setting the display mode of the pending image H to the display mode of the premium effect (for example, the rainbow mode based on the color scheme of the rainbow), the premium effect is executed when the execution of the special game for the big win is suspended. may be configured as possible. For example, the premium performance can be configured to be executable only during at least one of the execution of the special game that wins the big win and the execution of the special game that wins the big win is suspended. As described above, the effects that can be executed by the effect executing means include the premium effects. The premium effect can be executed only when at least one of the time when the variable game for the big win is being executed and the time when the execution of the variable game for the big win is suspended. can.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-board 41 as a sub-control section. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . In this way, the sub control section can execute processing based on control information from the main control section. In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. - 特許庁The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 . The game board unit is fixed to the middle frame 13. - 特許庁Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 can be said to be arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power board 43 for supplying power to various electronic components in the pachinko gaming machine 10 such as the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 40b stores a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high probability value and a common value. Only the common value of the common value and the high probability value is used in the jackpot lottery in the non-variable probability state, while both the common value and the high probability value are used in the jackpot lottery in the variable probability state. The main ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery for determining whether to execute the ready-to-win performance when the jackpot lottery is not won, and corresponds to the ready-to-win lottery.

Also, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. Therefore, the variation pattern can be said to be information capable of specifying the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation time of the special game is determined by determining the variation pattern. Also, the variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, finally, the combination of the big winning symbols by the production symbols is fixed and displayed. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-lose reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect. The variation pattern without a loss reach in the present embodiment includes a first variation pattern without a loss reach, and a second variation pattern without a loss reach associated with a longer variation time than the first variation pattern without a loss reach, There is The shortest time among the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is associated with the first fluctuation pattern without loss reach as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game. The jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern of normal reach performance associated with execution of only normal reach performance out of normal reach performance and super reach performance, and a jackpot variation pattern of super reach performance associated with execution of super reach performance. , there is. The fluctuation pattern with loss reach includes the loss fluctuation pattern of normal reach production that is associated with execution of only normal reach production among normal reach production and super reach production, and the deviation fluctuation of super reach production that is associated with execution of super reach production. There is a pattern.

The main RWM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored by the main RWM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). An information display panel 22 is also connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). A first actuator A<b>1 and a second actuator A<b>2 are connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

An error detection sensor ES is connected to the main board 40 as error detection means for detecting a predetermined error. The main CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting a detection signal output by the error detection sensor ES via a port (not shown). As the error detection sensor ES, for example, there is a full sensor that detects that the reservoir is full. When the full sensor is arranged in the guide passage for guiding the put-out game balls to the lower tray Sb, it becomes possible to detect that the lower tray Sb is full. That is, the full sensor corresponds to an error detection sensor ES that detects a full error. As the error detection sensor ES, for example, there is a door open sensor that detects opening of the middle frame 13 or the front frame 14 . When the door open sensor is arranged on the middle frame 13, it becomes possible to detect that the middle frame 13 or the front frame 14 is opened. That is, the door open sensor corresponds to an error detection sensor ES that detects a door open error.

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

The sub-RWM 41c is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored by the secondary RWM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 , and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the power supply board 43 will be described.
The power supply board 43 includes a power supply circuit 43a, a power interruption monitoring circuit 43b, a reset signal circuit 43c, a backup power supply 43d, a clear switch circuit 43e, and a clear switch 43f. The power supply circuit 43a converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (for example, DC30V)), and transmits the converted power supply voltage to the main board 40, the sub-board 41, and the like. It is further converted into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board. A power supply voltage (V2) required for operation is supplied to each control board (main board 40, etc.) through a power supply circuit 43a. The power interruption monitoring circuit 43b monitors whether there is an abnormality in the power supply (power supply) to the pachinko game machine 10. FIG. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 43b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 43a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, 20 V DC)). The power-off monitoring circuit 43b transmits a power-off signal when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0). The power-off signal is received by the control board (main board 40) that performs backup processing and the reset signal circuit 43c. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to the minimum required voltage for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. In addition, when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to the predetermined voltage (V0), for example, when the main power supply of the game hall is cut off, when the power switch provided in the pachinko game machine 10 is turned off, power failure etc. Power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be cut off due to an external factor. The reset signal circuit 43c outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is output to a board, such as the main board 40, on which a microcomputer is mounted and which controls electrical components. The reset signal is a signal that can take two states of high level and low level. Then, the control board to which the reset signal is output is, for example, in a state of stopping operation (a state in which the operation is restricted) while receiving a high level reset signal, and the reset signal changes from high level to low level. It becomes an operable state by transitioning. The reset signal circuit 43c outputs a low level reset signal after outputting a high level reset signal for a predetermined period of time when supply of power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 43a is started (when power supply is started). .

The backup power supply 43d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The power of the backup power supply 43d is supplied to the main RWM 40c and the sub-RWM 41c when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted. As a result, the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply is interrupted. The predetermined period is a period until the power of the backup power supply 43d is discharged and the backup power supply 43d becomes unable to supply power. A clear switch 43f is connected to the clear switch circuit 43e. The clear switch 43f is an operation unit that is operated when instructing initialization of at least part of the memory contents of the main RWM 40c. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started while the clear switch 43f is operated, an initialization signal is transmitted from the clear switch circuit 43e. The initialization signal is sent to the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a. The clear switch 43f is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, such as the back side of the machine. In this embodiment, the clear switch circuit 43e and the clear switch 43f are provided on the power supply board 43, but may be provided on the main board 40, for example, and the initialization signal from the clear switch circuit 43e is output to the main CPU 40a. should be.

Next, main processing performed by the main CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described. The main process is a process that is performed along with the start of power supply (start of power supply). Specifically, the main CPU 40a performs main processing when a low-level reset signal is input after a high-level reset signal has been input for a predetermined time or longer. First, the main CPU 40a performs various settings required when power supply is started. As various settings required when power supply is started, the main CPU 40a prohibits interrupt processing, permits access to the storage area built into the main CPU 40a, and initializes the peripheral devices of the main CPU 40a and the watchdog timer. conduct. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a confirms whether the clear switch 43f is operated based on whether or not the initialization signal is input from the clear switch circuit 43e. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether an initialization signal instructing erasure of various information stored in the main RWM 40c has been input. When the clear switch 43f is not operated, the main CPU 40a determines whether there is an abnormality in the information (stored contents) stored and held in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, the main CPU 40a checks the backup flag stored in the main RWM 40c when the power supply is interrupted, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 40c is correct when power supply is started. The main CPU 40a calculates the checksum of the main RWM 40c and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was cut off. Then, when the clear switch 43f is operated, or when there is an abnormality in the information stored and held in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a erases the backup information stored in the main RWM 40c, and performs pachinko game processing based on the initial values. Initial activation processing for activating the gaming machine 10 is performed. On the other hand, when the clear switch 43f is not operated and there is no abnormality in the information stored in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a performs a backup activation process for activating the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the set value of the backup information.

In the initial startup process, the main CPU 40a initializes the storage contents of the main RWM 40c. For example, the main CPU 40a sets initial values in the main RWM 40c, such as a stack pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a stores the information regarding the initialization of the sub-board 41 in the output buffer. Information about initialization includes an initialization command that specifies that initialization should be performed. Next, the main CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and enables interrupts. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the main processing. Thereafter, the main CPU 40a performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. The control information stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 40a is output to the sub board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. In the following description, the term "initialized with the start of power supply" means that the power supply is started and the initial start-up process is performed.

On the other hand, in the backup activation process, the main CPU 40a restores the stack pointer before the power supply was interrupted. Next, the main CPU 40a stores the control information regarding activation based on the backup information in the output buffer for the sub board 41. FIG. The control information related to activation based on the backup information includes, for example, a return command specifying activation based on the backup information, and a symbol state specifying the control state such as whether to return to the execution of the special game or to the jackpot game. There are a designation command, a game state designation command for designating a game state, and the like. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a identifies the control state based on the backup information and generates a symbol state designation command. Also, the main CPU 40a identifies the game state based on the backup information and generates a game state designation command. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and restores the register when the power supply was interrupted. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a restores the interrupt permission/non-permission (prohibition) to the state before the power supply was cut off, sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, restoration based on the backup information is performed. After that, the main CPU 40a performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "when the power supply is restarted after being cut off" means the case where the power supply is started and the backup activation process is performed. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to return after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted.

Further, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is interrupted (when the power supply is interrupted), the main CPU 40a performs backup processing of the main RWM 40c with the input of the power interruption signal from the power interruption monitoring circuit 43b as a trigger. I do. In the backup process, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers in addition to various information stored and held in the main RWM 40c. Various types of information to be backed up include values of various random numbers (random number information described later), information capable of identifying game states, information capable of identifying control states (for example, control state flags indicating control states), and the like. The main CPU 40a calculates and stores the checksum of the main RWM 40c, and sets a backup flag in the main RWM 40c. After that, the main CPU 40a prohibits access to the main RWM 40c and waits until a high level reset signal is input. Then, when a high level reset signal is input, the operation of the main CPU 40a is restricted. After the power supply is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply 43d to the main RWM 40c, and part or all of the information stored in the main RWM 40c is held as backup information when the power supply is cut off.

Next, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the starting ports 26, 27 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 or a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input. (hereinafter referred to as input determination). When the determination result of the input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the special pending number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as pending determination). When the determination result of the suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. When the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated special pending number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a pending number command) that can specify the updated special pending number in the output buffer. When the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the storage order can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information in the main RWM 40c, the execution of the special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used to determine the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), a random number used to determine the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern random numbers), random numbers used in the effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect determination random numbers), and the like. After performing the look-ahead command generating process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the special game as the variable game. In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of a plurality of variable games.

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, prefetch commands are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC5. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (indicated as "mismatch" in FIG. 5) and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value, while the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the values of at least some random numbers among the jackpot determination random numbers, special symbol random numbers, effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process, and generates an output buffer. store in At this time, the main CPU 40a generates a read-ahead command that can specify the number of special reservations, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 in the prefetch command generation process when the special pending number is "3", the main CPU 40a can specify that the special pending number is "3". Generate a prefetch command SC1.

Generation of prefetch commands in prefetch command generation processing will be described below.
In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a, when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match the high probability value or the common value, and when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, looks ahead A prefetch command classified as command SC1 is generated. The main CPU 40a classifies the value of the acquired random number for judging a big hit into the look-ahead command SC2 when the value of the acquired random number for judging a jackpot matches neither the high-probability value nor the common value, and the value of the random number for judging the acquired effect matches the value for judging the effect. generate prefetch commands that The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 when the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and when the acquired value of the performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. . The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC4 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and when the acquired value of the performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. . The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5 when the obtained value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the inter-variation interval is not in progress. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination when any one of the jackpot game, the special game, and the inter-variation interval is in progress. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the special game execution condition is not satisfied), the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the special game execution condition is satisfied), the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. Then, when the number of special reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a stores a standby command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the special pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the special pending number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special pending number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a pending number command that can specify the updated special pending number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the special game random number information from the main RWM 40c. After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a deletes the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a conducts a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. In addition, in the jackpot lottery, the high probability value and the common value are used when it is in the variable probability state, and the common value is used when it is in the non-variable probability state. When the big win lottery is not won (when the big win lottery is not won), the main CPU 40a conducts the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number.

Then, the main CPU 40a determines the special symbols to be fixed-stop-displayed in the special game and the variation pattern. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the winning symbol. Furthermore, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines a losing variation pattern based on the lottery result of the effect lottery. Specifically, when the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern without losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a outputs control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can specify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command ) is stored in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer an end command for finalizing and stopping the symbol combination based on the performance symbols. Further, the main CPU 40a sets an inter-variation interval (one second in this embodiment) after the special symbols are fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game is finished. In the inter-variation interval, the special symbol that has been fixedly displayed and stopped following the end of the special game continues to be fixedly displayed.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a starts control to award the specified big win game after the big win special game ends. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the control of awarding the big win game after the end of the big win special game and after the inter-variation interval has passed. The main CPU 40a gives a big win game by executing a big win process.

The main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer when the big win special game ends. Further, when the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big win game, and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 29 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Also, the main CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time has passed, the main CPU 40a ends the big win game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the game state processing, thereby realizing the function of the game state control means for controlling the game state.

The main CPU 40a specifies the game state after the end of the big win game based on the big win symbol (that is, the type of big win) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main CPU 40a specifies control to the non-probability-variable state, the main CPU 40a sets a probability state flag stored in the main RWM 40c to a value capable of specifying control to the non-probability-variable state upon completion of the jackpot game. . In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability state command) that can identify the non-variable state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main CPU 40a specifies that the variable probability state is to be controlled, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control the variable probability state upon completion of the jackpot game. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) that can identify the variable probability state in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 40a specifies control to the high base state, the main CPU 40a sets a base state flag to a value that can specify control to the high base state upon completion of the jackpot game. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store "100 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of special games to be controlled in the high base state as the remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state. The main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" stored in the main RWM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the "remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 40a, when the "remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state" becomes 0, the special game ends. A base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control to the base state. That is, the main CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

It should be noted that, when a jackpot game is provided, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state to the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the low-probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low-base state command in the output buffer.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 31 (entered the game ball) based on whether the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number. When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a obtains random numbers generated within the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main RWM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal game execution conditions are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1, and displays the updated normal number of reservations, so that the information display panel 22 is displayed. Control. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main RWM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a deletes the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Then, the main CPU 40a determines the normal symbols to be fixed-stop-displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the main CPU 40a displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. Control panel 22; In addition, the main CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is to be started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator opens the second starting port 27 according to the opening pattern. Control A1. In the present embodiment, it is easier to win the normal winning lottery when in the high base state than in the low base state. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to win the normal winning lottery even when it is in the low base state, and when winning the normal winning lottery, the first variable member 28 is opened. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 27 in the low base state as compared to the high base state, but the game ball enters the second start port 27. It is possible to ball.

Next, error processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the main CPU 40a receives a detection signal from the full sensor of the error detection sensors ES, the main CPU 40a stores control information indicating that a full error has been detected (hereinafter referred to as a "full detection command") in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a receives a detection signal from the door open sensor among the error detection sensors ES, the main CPU 40a receives control information indicating that the middle frame 13 or the front frame 14 is opened (hereinafter referred to as "door open detection command"). ) is stored in the output buffer.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 41a based on the control program will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a performs various necessary settings (initial settings) when the power supply is started. After performing the initialization, the secondary CPU 41a waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. The secondary CPU 41a is activated before the main CPU 40a. Therefore, when the initialization command or the restoration command is output from the main CPU 40a, the secondary CPU 41a has already started and is in a state of waiting for the input of the initialization command or the restoration command. When the initialization command is input, the sub CPU 41a reads out information indicating the contents of the initial state effect from the sub ROM 41b, performs initialization based on the information, and starts up in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a receives the return command, it determines whether there is an abnormality in the information (stored contents) stored in the sub RWM 41c. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a checks the backup flag stored in the secondary RWM 41c when the power supply is interrupted, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 41c is correct when power supply is started. The secondary CPU 41a also calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 41c and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was interrupted. If there is an abnormality in the information stored and retained in the secondary RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a erases the backup information stored in the secondary RWM 41c, performs startup based on control information relating to startup based on the input backup information, and prepares. Boot into backup state. On the other hand, if the information stored and retained in the secondary RWM 41c is normal, the secondary CPU 41a performs startup based on the control information regarding startup based on the input backup information and the backup information of the secondary RWM 41c, and starts up in a backup state. When starting up in the backup state, the storage contents of the sub RWM 41c are restored to the storage contents of the sub RWM 41c before the power supply was interrupted.

When receiving the low-probability state command, the secondary CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the secondary RWM 41c to a value that can identify the non-variable probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a probability state flag stored in the secondary RWM 41c to a value that can identify the variable probability state. The secondary CPU 41a can identify whether the probability state is changed by referring to the probability state flag of the secondary RWM 41c. Further, when receiving the low base state command, the sub CPU 41a sets the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 41c to a value that can identify the low base state. When the high base state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 41c to a value that can identify the high base state. The secondary CPU 41a can identify the high base state by referring to the base state flag of the secondary RWM 41c.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The performance contents of the big win performance may be varied according to the type of the big win.

Also, when a prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 41a stores the input prefetch command in the sub RWM 41c. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a stores the prefetch commands in the secondary RWM 41c so that the storage order of the prefetch commands can be specified according to the special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch commands. In addition, although the details will be described later, when a prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the same number of pending images H as the special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch command is displayed. For example, when the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25, when a prefetch command that can specify that the special pending number is "2" is input to the secondary CPU 41a, the pending image H2 is newly displayed. be. In displaying the new pending image H, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the new pending image H is displayed after executing the pending appearance effect.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending movement effect is executed. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image H1 is displayed so as to move along the movement path Kb1, and the image ZG during execution based on the suspended image H1 is displayed in the region ZR during execution. do. Further, if the pending image H2 is displayed, the secondary CPU 41a displays the pending image H2 so as to move along the moving route Kb2, and the pending image H displayed as the pending image H2 is displayed as the pending image H1. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows. Similarly, if the pending image H3 is displayed, the secondary CPU 41a causes the pending image H3 to move along the moving route Kb3, and displays the pending image H displayed as the pending image H3 as the pending image H2. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. Further, if the pending image H4 is displayed, the secondary CPU 41a causes the pending image H4 to be displayed so as to move along the moving route Kb4, and the pending image H displayed as the pending image H4 is displayed as the pending image H3. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows.

When the end command is input, the sub CPU 41a erases the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the special game stored in the sub RWM 41c. Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the end command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG displayed in the running area ZR is hidden. By hiding the image ZG during execution, the image ZG during execution is erased in the effect display device 25 .

The secondary CPU 41a also controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. The secondary CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the sub CPU 41a specifies the jackpot pattern from the input pattern command, it determines the jackpot pattern by the effect pattern. When the secondary CPU 41a specifies the missing symbol from the input symbol command, the secondary CPU 41a determines the missing symbol by the performance symbol. For example, when the sub CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern with reach from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a symbol combination that does not include reach. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a specifies the non-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines the missing symbol combination that does not include the reach. Further, when executing the normal reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed. Similarly, when executing the super ready-to-win effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the super ready-to-win effect is executed. When executing the super ready-to-win effect, the secondary CPU 41a executes the normal ready-to-win effect, then executes the dark change effect, and then controls the effect display device 25 so that the super ready-to-win effect is executed. The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect image for the dark effect is displayed, and controls so that the dark effect is executed. Then, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined stop timing. After that, the secondary CPU 41a, with the input of the end command as a trigger, determines and stops displaying the symbol combination of the production symbols. Note that the sub CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the end command, and cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time elapses. In this case, the end command may be omitted.

Further, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of advance notice effect to be executed during execution of the special game when the variation pattern designation command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 41a may decide not to execute the notice effect, that is, may decide not to execute the notice effect. Further, when it is decided to execute the notice effect, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the notice effect to be executed. Then, when it is determined to execute the notice effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the notice effect of the decided effect content is executed.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specifying command capable of specifying a jackpot variation pattern, the sub CPU 41a selects whether to execute a premium effect during execution of the special game. In this lottery, the probability that it is decided to execute the premium presentation is overwhelmingly lower than the probability that it is decided not to carry out the premium presentation. Then, when it is decided to execute the premium effect, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premium effect is executed.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a receives a full detection command, it controls so as to report the occurrence of a full error. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a full error display effect for displaying a full error image that can identify the occurrence of a full error is executed. Further, the secondary CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output a full error sound that can identify the occurrence of a full error. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the door open detection command, it controls to notify the occurrence of the door open error. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute a door open error display effect for displaying a door open error image that can identify that a door open error has occurred. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output a door open error sound that can identify the occurrence of a door open error. In this embodiment, at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect corresponds to the predetermined effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display means executes a predetermined effect when a predetermined error is detected. Further, in this embodiment, at least one of the full error sound and the door open error sound corresponds to the predetermined error sound. As described above, in this embodiment, when a predetermined effect is executed, a predetermined error sound is output from the sound output means.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means, thereby realizing the function as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. be. Further, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17 as the light emitting means, thereby realizing the function of light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 as the sound output means, thereby realizing the function as sound output control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 as the display means is controlled by the sub CPU 41a, thereby realizing a function as display control means for controlling the display means.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a pending advance notice effect. The suspended advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. The pending advance notice effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. - 特許庁In the pachinko game machine 10, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. In addition, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is displayed in the notice mode, while other special games are supported by the execution of the suspension notice effect. The reserved image H to be displayed is not displayed in the advance notice mode. The normal mode corresponds to the normal display mode. On the other hand, the advance notice mode corresponds to the special display mode.

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 hit of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect differs depending on the type of notice mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big win of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is high in the order of the first notice mode<the second notice mode<the third notice mode. It should be noted that the type of advance notice mode can also be said to be the effect content of the pending advance notice effect.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is newly suspended, the suspension image H in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25, and the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. , the held image H is newly displayed. In the present embodiment, when the special game is newly put on hold, the effect executed in the state where the hold image H in the normal mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25 corresponds to the first hold effect. . In other words, the first suspension effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in the normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means when the execution of the new variation game is suspended. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special game is newly suspended, the effect that is executed in a state in which the pending image H in the advance notice mode is newly displayed on the effect display device 25 is changed to the second pending effect. Equivalent to. In other words, the second suspension effect is executed in such a manner that a suspension image in a special display mode different from the normal display mode is newly displayed when execution of a new variable game is suspended. In this embodiment, the pending effects include a first pending effect and a second pending 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. . That is, in this embodiment, the image during execution may be displayed in the normal display mode or in the special display 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 suspension notice effect may be started for the special game when the special game is suspended. In addition, when the execution of the special game is started, the pending notice effect may start to be executed for the special game whose execution is being put on hold.

First, an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the suspension notice effect is started for the special game when the special game is suspended will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when a new special game is suspended and execution of a suspension notice effect is started for the special game, a suspension image corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect A lightning image SDa imitating lightning is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to point to H (holding image H3 in FIG. 7A). That is, the lightning image SDa is displayed with content pointing to the hold image H that can be displayed in the advance notice mode. Further, when the thunder image SDa is displayed, the effect image SDb is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to cover the pending image H corresponding to the special game for which the pending notice effect is to be executed. Due to the effect image SDb being displayed, the temporarily displayed pending image H becomes invisible to the player. In the following description, the effect in which the thunder image SDa and the effect image SDb are displayed is referred to as "thunder effect". Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), after the thunder effect ends, the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect is displayed in a notice form, and the pending notice effect is started. In the pachinko game machine 10, a predetermined pending effect sound is output from the speaker 18 in accordance with the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode. In this embodiment, the thunder effect corresponds to the second effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second holding effect is executed, a predetermined holding effect sound can be output from the sound output means. As described above, the thunder image SDa displayed in the thunder effect is displayed in a mode pointing to the pending image H that can be displayed in the advance notice mode. That is, the second effect is executed with the content pointing to the reserved image that can be displayed in the special display mode.

In the pachinko game machine 10, after the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, after the first effect and the second effect are executed, the reserved image in the special display mode is finally displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, a series of effects in which the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed corresponds to the specific pending effect. Therefore, the effect at the time of specific suspension is executed in a mode in which the suspension image in the special display mode is finally displayed after the first effect and the second effect different from the first effect are executed. By the way, when the suspension advance notice performance is not started for the special game with the suspension of the special game as a trigger, the suspension image H in the normal mode is finally displayed after the suspended appearance performance is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, a series of effects in which the suspended image H in the normal mode is finally displayed after the suspended appearance effect is executed corresponds to the non-specific suspended effect. Therefore, the non-specific pending effect is executed in such a manner that the pending image in the normal display mode is finally displayed after the first effect is executed.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, as an effect that can be executed when the execution of a new special game is suspended, "After the suspended appearance effect is executed, the suspended image H in the normal mode is finally displayed. There is a series of effects "displayed" and a series of effects "after the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed and finally the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed". Then, in the present embodiment, a series of effects "after the suspended appearance effect is executed, the suspended image H in the normal mode is finally displayed", and a series of effects "after the suspended appearance effect is performed, the thunder effect is performed , and finally the suspension image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. That is, the effect that can be executed on the display means includes a suspension effect that can be executed when execution of a new variable game is suspended. As described above, in the present embodiment, the suspension effect includes the non-specific suspension effect and the specific suspension effect. The first effect is a effect (common effect) executed in common in both the non-specific suspension effect and the specific suspension effect.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the pending appearance effect to the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode through the thunder effect is 1.5 seconds. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect time from when the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the second suspended effect targeting the variable game is started to when the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed is 1.5 seconds. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the specific suspension time effect targeting the variable game is started until the suspension image in the special display mode is finally displayed. The time is 1.5 seconds. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the suspended appearance effect to the display of the suspended image H in the normal mode without executing the thunder effect is 0.4 seconds.

Next, an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when execution of the special game is started and the suspension notice effect is started for the special game whose execution is suspended will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the execution of the special game is started and the pending notice effect is started with respect to the special game whose execution is being postponed, it corresponds to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect. The character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H (in FIG. 8A, the reserved image H2). The character CH is displayed behind the pending image H (behind the pending image H2 in FIG. 8A) corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect, and is the target of the pending notice effect. It is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H corresponding to the special game. Then, the character CH is displayed with the contents of swinging down the sword, and an effect is executed in which the normal mode suspension image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is destroyed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the holding image H in the notice mode is displayed in place of the holding image H in the normal mode corresponding to the special game that is the target of the notice-on-hold effect, and the happy character CH is displayed. It is displayed on the effect display device 25 . In the pachinko game machine 10, a predetermined pending effect sound is output from the speaker 18 in accordance with the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode. In the following description, the effect shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B in which the character CH cuts the reserved image H with a sword is referred to as a "slash effect".

Next, a description will be given of a pending notice determination process, which corresponds to a process related to the execution of the pending notice effect, together with control related to the display of various pending images H and the in-execution image ZG.
When the prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a performs a prize pending notice determination process even in the pending notice determination process. In the winning-time pending notice determination process, whether or not to execute a pending notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode in the case of executing the pending notice effect are determined. In this way, when a new special game is suspended, the secondary CPU 41a performs the winning suspension notice determination process for the newly suspended special game. However, even if the prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a does not perform the prize pending notice determination process when the conditions for restricting the pending notice effect at the time of winning are satisfied. In other words, when the prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a performs the winning pending notice determination process when the limiting conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied, while the limiting condition for the pending notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied. When winning a prize pending notice decision processing is not performed. When the winning pending notice determination process is not performed when the limiting condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is not satisfied, the secondary CPU 41a selects the pending image in the normal mode as the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended. Decide to display H. As a result, after the suspended appearance effect is executed on the effect display device 25, the suspended image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. A situation in which the condition for restricting the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied will be described later.

In the winning pending notice determination process, the sub CPU 41a executes the pending notice effect for the special game targeted for the winning pending notice determination process if the input prefetch command is the target of the pending notice effect. Hold advance notice lottery to determine whether to start. In this embodiment, when the pending advance notice lottery is won, the execution of the pending notice effect is determined, but when the pending notice lottery is not won, the execution of the pending notice effect is not determined. For example, the winning probability of the pending notice lottery is different between the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win and the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. Further, for example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win, the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery may be changed according to the type of the big win. In addition, the type of variation pattern determined from the look-ahead command may be configured to be identifiable, and the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery may be varied according to the type of variation pattern. Then, when the pending advance notice lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 41a terminates the prize holding advance notice determination process. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a determines to display the suspension image H in the normal mode as the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended. As a result, after the suspended appearance effect is executed on the effect display device 25, the suspended image H in the normal mode is newly displayed.

Further, when winning the pending advance notice lottery, the secondary CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode. For example, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and that it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. different. For example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win, the decision mode of the announcement mode may be changed according to the type of the big win. For example, by making the types of determinable advance notice modes different, the decision manners of the advance notice modes may be varied. Alternatively, for example, by varying the probabilities of determining various types of advance notice, the manner in which the advance notice is determined may be varied. Then, when the type of the notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 41a ends the winning notice pending notice determination process.

When the prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image H in the normal mode is newly displayed after the suspended appearance effect is executed. Further, when winning the pending advance notice lottery in the winning pending advance notice determination process, the secondary CPU 41a performs the thunder effect targeting the newly displayed pending image H after executing the pending appearance effect. It controls the display device 25 . Then, after the thunder effect is executed, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H of the type of advance notice mode finally determined in the process of determining the pending notice at the time of winning is displayed. In addition, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that a predetermined on-hold effect sound is output when the on-hold image H in the advance notice mode is newly displayed. Incidentally, although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, there are cases where the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted. In addition, if the winning pending notice decision processing is not performed, or if the holding notice lottery in the winning pending notice determination processing is not won, the sub CPU 41a executes the pending appearance effect, and finally holds in the normal mode. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the image H is displayed.

Incidentally, when the secondary CPU 41a displays the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game as the suspended image H1, the secondary CPU 41a performs a suspended appearance effect in which the new suspended image H is displayed so as to move along the entry path Ka1. let it run. Further, when the secondary CPU 41a displays the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game as the suspended image H2, the secondary CPU 41a performs a suspended appearance effect in which the new suspended image H is displayed so as to move along the appearance path Ka2. let it run. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 41a displays the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game as the suspended image H3, the secondary CPU 41a displays a suspended appearance effect in which the new suspended image H is displayed so as to move along the entry route Ka3. to run. Further, when the secondary CPU 41a displays the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game as the suspended image H4, the secondary CPU 41a performs a suspended appearance effect in which the new suspended image H is displayed so as to move along the appearance path Ka4. let it run.

Further, as described above, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending movement effect is executed. For example, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image H1 is displayed so as to move along the movement path Kb1, and the active image ZG based on the suspended image H1 is displayed in the active region ZR. At this time, if the pending image H1 is the normal mode pending image H, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal mode running image ZG is displayed in the running area ZR. Further, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H of the first notice mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG of the first notice mode is displayed in the running region ZR. Similarly, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H of the second advance notice mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image ZG during execution of the second advance notice mode is displayed in the region ZR during execution. . Further, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H of the third foretelling mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG for the third foretelling mode is displayed in the running region ZR.

In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the secondary CPU 41a performs the suspension notice determination process during fluctuation even in the suspension notice determination process. The change-time suspension notice determination process is performed for the already-suspended special game. Then, in the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation, whether or not to execute the suspension notice performance for the special game that is the target of the suspension notice determination processing at the time of fluctuation, and the type of the notice mode in the case of executing the suspension notice performance are determined. be. In this way, when the special game is started to be executed, the secondary CPU 41a performs the pending notice determination process during fluctuation targeting the special game on hold. Note that if there are a plurality of pending special games, the secondary CPU 41a selects, in order from the first suspended special game among the plurality of pending special games, the variable pending notice determination processing as the target of the variable pending notice determination processing. I do. Then, when it is decided to execute the pending notice effect before performing the suspending notice determination process at the time of fluctuation targeting all the pending special games, the secondary CPU 41a targets the remaining pending special games. As a result, the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation is not performed.

However, even when the variation pattern designation command is input, the secondary CPU 41a does not perform the suspension notice determination process at the time of variation when the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of variation are satisfied. That is, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the secondary CPU 41a performs the suspension notice determination process during variation when the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of variation are not satisfied, while the restriction conditions for the suspension notice performance at the time of variation are satisfied. When the condition is satisfied, the suspension notice decision processing at the time of fluctuation is not performed. When the restriction condition of the suspension notice effect at the time of fluctuation is not satisfied and the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation is not performed, the secondary CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the reservation image H already displayed. A situation in which the restriction condition of the suspension notice effect at the time of change is satisfied will be described later.

In the change pending notice decision process, if the prefetch command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the change hold notice determination process is the prefetch command that is the target of the hold notice effect, the secondary CPU 41a determines the target of the change hold notice determination process. A holding notice lottery is performed to determine whether to start execution of a holding notice performance targeting the special game to be. Then, when the pending notice lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 41a ends the change pending notice determination process for the special game targeted for the change pending notice determination process. Further, when winning the pending advance notice lottery, the secondary CPU 41a determines the type of the advance notice mode. For example, in the same way as in the process of determining the pending notice at the time of winning, in the embodiment, it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. , the determination mode of the advance notice mode is different. Then, when the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 41a ends the suspension advance notice determination process during fluctuation.

When winning the suspension notice lottery in the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation, the secondary CPU 41a displays the character CH at a position corresponding to the suspension image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect, and executes the one-shot effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a makes a stroke with the content that the pending image H corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending notice effect is finally changed to the pending image H of the type of notice mode determined in the change pending notice determination process. A performance display device 25 is controlled so that a bisection performance is executed. In addition, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that a predetermined on-hold effect sound is output along with the display of the on-hold image H in the advance notice mode.

It should be noted that, in both the winning-time pending notice determination process and the change-time pending notice determination process, if the holding notice execution lottery is won and the type of notice mode is determined, the secondary CPU 41a becomes the target of the holding notice effect. The sub RWM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as pending notice execution information) that can specify the special game and the type of the notice mode of the pending picture H in the relevant pending notice effect. The pending notice execution information stored in the secondary RWM 41c is erased when execution of the special game targeted for the pending notice performance corresponding to the pending notice execution information ends or when a jackpot game is provided. .

Here, based on FIG. 9(a), a situation in which the restriction condition of the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, within a period of 1.6 seconds before the start of the execution of the pending movement performance, the restriction conditions of the pending notice performance at the time of winning are satisfied, and the execution of the special game is newly suspended. The display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, if a new special game is suspended within a period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect is started to when the execution of the suspended movement effect is started, the newly suspended special game The pending image H corresponding to the game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the normal mode. In the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended within a period from a predetermined period before execution of a specific effect is started until execution of the specific effect is started, the new execution is suspended. The start of execution of the second suspended effect for the changed game is restricted, and the first suspended effect is executed for the changed game whose execution is newly suspended. In the present embodiment, the period from 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the holding movement effect to the start of execution of the holding movement effect, that is, the specified period from before the start of execution of the specific effect A period until the performance is started corresponds to the specific period. In other words, the specific period is a period from a predetermined period before execution of the specific effect is started until execution of the specific effect is started. In the present embodiment, when the specific period is a period from a predetermined period before execution of the specific effect is started until execution of the specific effect is started, execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within the specific period. In this case, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended effect is performed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. . Thus, in the present embodiment, when the period from a predetermined period before the execution of the specific effect is started until the execution of the specific effect is started is defined as the specific period, at least within the specific period, a new variable game is started. When the execution is suspended, the start of execution of the specific suspended effect for the variable game is restricted.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific period is "1.6 seconds". On the other hand, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the pending appearance effect to the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode through the thunder effect is "1.5 seconds". . That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the pending appearance effect to the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode through the thunder effect is shorter than the specific period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect time from when execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the second suspended effect targeting the variable game is started to when the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed is Shorter than the time that becomes the specific period. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the specific suspension time effect targeting the variable game is started until the suspension image in the special display mode is finally displayed. The time is shorter than the time that becomes the specific period.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is 100. %. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within a specific period, the probability that the execution start of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 100%. Conversely, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. can be said to be 0%. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 0%. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. The probability is higher than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the execution start of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is , is higher than the probability that the start of execution of the first suspension effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in an advance notice mode. is different from the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when execution of a new variation game is suspended within a predetermined specific period, the start of execution of the first suspension effect for the newly suspended variation game is restricted. The probability is different from the probability that the execution start of the second suspension effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted.

It should be noted that the secondary CPU 41a may be within a period from 0.5 seconds before the end of execution of the special game to 0.1 seconds after the start of execution of the next special game after the inter-variation interval. For example, it is possible to determine that it is within a period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the pending movement effect. For example, when the timing of 0.5 seconds before the end of execution of the special game has passed and before the end of execution of the special game, if the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the secondary CPU 41a It may be determined that it is within a period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the moving effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that it is within a period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the hold movement effect if the interval between fluctuations and the number of special holds is 1 or more. For example, the secondary CPU 41a determines that the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the hold movement effect is within the period of 0.1 seconds after the start of execution of the special game. may

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the pending movement performance is being executed, the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in the notice mode. is restricted. As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the suspended movement effect is being executed, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. A suspended image H corresponding to the suspended special game is displayed in a normal mode. The time when the pending movement effect is being executed corresponds to the period from the start of execution of the pending movement effect to the end of the execution of the relevant pending move effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within the period from the start of execution of the specific effect to the end of the execution of the specific effect, the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. The start of execution of the target second pending effect is restricted, and the first pending effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. Some of the non-specified periods out of the periods different from the specified period include a period during which the pending movement effect is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period from when the execution of the specific effect is started until the execution of the specific effect is finished. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a can determine that the holding movement effect is being executed during the period during which the holding movement effect is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines that the pending movement effect is being executed within a period from the timing when 0.1 seconds have passed since execution of the special game started until 0.5 seconds have passed. good too.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special game is being executed based on the first fluctuation pattern without losing reach, the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the execution of the special game is newly suspended. The display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the special game based on the first fluctuation pattern without loss reach is being executed, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. A suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game whose display is restricted is displayed in a normal manner. When the special game is being executed based on the first fluctuation pattern without loss reach, the special game is being executed and the content of the effect performed during the execution of the special game is the specific content. corresponds to That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is being executed based on the first variation pattern without losing reach means that the variation game is being executed and is performed during the execution of the variation game. It corresponds to the period during which the content of the production to be performed is the specific content. Therefore, the effect of the specific content is, when the first variation pattern without loss reach is specified, the effect that is executed within the variation time associated with the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, when a variable game is being executed and the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a period in which the content of the effect performed during the execution of the variable game is a specific content. , the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended effect is performed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period during which the special game is being executed based on the first fluctuation pattern without loss reach. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specified period includes a period during which the variable game is being executed and the content of the effect performed during the execution of the variable game is the specific content. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. In addition, if the first fluctuation pattern without losing reach is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the special game based on the fluctuation pattern is being executed, the secondary CPU 41a specifies the content of the effect performed during the execution of the special game. It is possible to determine that it is within a certain period of time.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when it is within the period from the start of the execution of the premium performance to the awarding of the jackpot game, the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the execution is newly suspended. The display of the pending image H corresponding to the game in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, when a new special game is suspended during the period from the start of execution of the premium effect to the awarding of the jackpot game, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. , and the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the normal mode. In the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within the period from the start of execution of the premium effect to the awarding of the jackpot game, the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is targeted. The start of execution of the second suspension effect is restricted, and the first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. A part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period includes a period from when the premium effect is started to when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period from when the premium effect is started to when the jackpot game is awarded. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. For example, the sub CPU 41a may be configured to store information that can specify that the premium effect has been executed until the sub RWM 41c is awarded the jackpot game when the premium effect is executed. Then, when the sub-RWM 41c stores information that can specify that the premium effect has been executed, the sub CPU 41a determines that it is within the period from the execution of the premium effect to the awarding of the jackpot game. may

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the darkening performance is being executed, the restriction condition of the suspension notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in the notice mode. is limited. As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the dark effect is being executed, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in an advance notice mode, A suspended image H corresponding to the suspended special game is displayed in a normal mode. The time during which the dark effect is being executed corresponds to the period during which the special game is being executed and the dark effect is being executed. In the present embodiment, execution of a new variable game is suspended during a period in which the variable game is being executed and a suspended display concealment effect for concealing the display of the suspended image on the display means is being executed. In this case, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended effect is performed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. . Among the periods different from the specific period, part of the non-specific period includes a period during which the dark effect is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specified period includes a period during which the variable game is being executed and the pending display concealment effect for concealing the display of the pending image on the display means is being executed. be In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a can determine that the darkening effect is being executed during the period during which the darkening effect is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that the dark effect is being executed within a period after executing the normal ready-to-win effect and before starting to execute the super ready-to-win effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the special game executed without awarding the jackpot game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is set. The suspension image H corresponding to the special game that has been satisfied and has been newly suspended is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. As a result, when a new special game is suspended when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105", a suspended image corresponding to the newly suspended special game. H is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode, and the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the normal mode. When the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105", the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100" , corresponds to the period five times before switching from the high base state to the low base state until switching from the high base state to the low base state. In other words, during the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times", the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state before the predetermined switching period. It corresponds to the period until switching from the 1st game state to the 2nd game state. In this embodiment, a new variable game is executed within a period from before a predetermined switching period in which the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state to when the first game state is switched to the second game state. When suspended, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. be. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is 96 to 100 times. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specified period includes a period from before a predetermined switching period in which the type of game state switches from the first game state to the second game state to when the first game state switches to the second game state. included. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105", the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105". The period corresponds to the period from when the high base state is switched to the low base state until five special games are executed. That is, the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" is a predetermined post-switching period after the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state. corresponds to the period until the In the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended within a period from when the game state type is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the predetermined post-switching period elapses, the new game state is changed. The start of the execution of the second suspension performance for the variable game whose execution is suspended is restricted, and the first suspension performance for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105". That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specified period includes a period from when the game state type is switched from the first game state to the second game state until a predetermined post-switching period elapses. As described above, in the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended during a non-specified period different from the specified period, the newly suspended variable game is targeted. The start of execution of the second suspended effect is restricted, and the first suspended effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. For example, the secondary CPU 41a may be configured to count the number of executions of special games that have been executed without a big win after the end of the second big win game. Then, the sub CPU 41a refers to the counting result of the number of executions of special games executed without a big win after the end of the second jackpot game, and determines that the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is between 96 and 96. 100 times”. Similarly, the secondary CPU 41a refers to the counting result of the number of executions of special games that have not resulted in a big win since the end of the second jackpot game, and determines that the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101". ~ 105 times”.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the jackpot game is being awarded, the restriction condition of the suspension notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in the notice mode. is limited. As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the jackpot game is being awarded, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and a new special game is displayed. A suspended image H corresponding to the suspended special game is displayed in a normal mode. When the big winning game is being awarded corresponds to the period from the start of the big winning game to the end of the big winning game. In this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. Then, the first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. A part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period includes a period during which the jackpot game is provided. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specified period includes a period during which the jackpot game is awarded. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a can determine that the jackpot game is being given within the period in which the jackpot game is given. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that the jackpot game is being awarded within the period from when the opening command is input until when the first variation pattern designation command is input.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pending image H in the notice mode is being displayed, the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in the notice mode. restricted to be displayed in As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the suspended image H in the notice mode is being displayed, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the notice mode is restricted. and the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the normal mode. The time when the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during the period in which the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed, the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is produced. A first suspension performance is executed for a variable game whose execution start is restricted and whose execution is newly suspended. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which the hold image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period during which the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed. In the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period of time different from the specified period, a second suspended game is targeted for the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of an effect is restricted, and a first suspended effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. For example, the secondary CPU 41a stores suspension notice execution information in the sub RWM 41c, and when it can be specified from the suspension notice execution information that the special game targeted for the identifiable suspension notice effect is on hold, the notice It may be determined that the pending image H of the mode is being displayed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the in-progress image ZG of the advance notice mode is being displayed, the reservation image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly put on hold is shown as the limitation condition of the hold notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied. It is restricted to be displayed in a manner. As a result, when a new special game is suspended while the running image ZG in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. A suspended image H corresponding to the restricted and newly suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. The period during which the preview mode execution image ZG is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the preview mode execution image ZG is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during the period in which the image under execution in the special display mode is displayed, a second suspension effect is provided for the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension performance is executed for a variable game whose execution is newly suspended. Of the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period during which the preview mode execution image ZG is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period during which the image during execution of the special display mode is displayed. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the periods different from the specified period, the second suspended effect is targeted at the newly suspended variable game. is restricted, and a first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended. For example, the secondary CPU 41a stores pending notice execution information in the secondary RWM 41c, and when it can be specified from the pending notice execution information that the special game targeted for the identifiable pending notice effect is being executed, the notice It may be determined that the image ZG during execution of the mode is being displayed. Further, for example, when the sub-RWM 41c stores the pending notice execution information, the secondary CPU 41a may determine that the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed or the in-progress notice mode image ZG is being displayed. .

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within a non-specified period, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in an advance notice mode. The probability that it will be done is 100%. That is, in the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended within an unspecified period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 100%. Conversely, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is suspended within an unspecified period, display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the normal mode is restricted. The probability can be said to be 0%. That is, in the present embodiment, when execution of a new variable game is suspended within an unspecified period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 0%. In this way, when a new special game is suspended within a non-specified period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is newly This is higher than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a non-specified period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is higher than the probability that the start of execution of the first suspension effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted. As described above, when a new special game is suspended within a non-specified period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is different from the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a part of the non-specified period out of the specified period, the variable game for which the newly suspended variation game is subject to the second The probability that the start of execution of the first pending effect is restricted differs from the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted.

As described above, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is 100%. is. In other words, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspension effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is within a non-specified period. is the same as the probability of restricting the start of execution of the second pending effect for the newly suspended variable game when the execution of the new variable game is suspended in . Further, as described above, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is 0%. In other words, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspension effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is within a non-specified period. is the same as the probability of restricting the start of execution of the first pending effect for the newly suspended variable game when the execution of the new variable game is suspended in .

In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the reservation advance notice lottery in the winning reservation notice performance determination processing is not won, if the reservation notice lottery in the change time reservation notice performance determination processing is subsequently won, the special game is suspended. At the timing of , the display mode of the pending image H may change from the normal mode to the advance notice mode. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of fluctuation is satisfied and the winning notice pending notice performance determination processing is not performed, after that, the pending notice lottery in the pending notice performance determination processing at the time of fluctuation. , the display mode of the pending image H may change from the normal mode to the advance notice mode at the timing after the special game is suspended. That is, when the special game is suspended, even if the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted in the advance notice mode, the pending image H is displayed in the advance notice mode thereafter. In some cases, the display mode of the pending image H corresponding to the limited special game changes from the normal mode to the advance notice mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the start of execution of the second suspension effect for the variation game is restricted when the execution of the variation game is suspended, after the specific period, the second 2. The display mode of the pending image corresponding to the variable game in which the execution start of the pending effect is restricted may change from the normal display mode to the special display mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the start of execution of the specific pending effect for the variable game is restricted when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, after the specified period, the specified In some cases, the display mode of the pending image corresponding to the variable game in which the execution start of the pending effect is restricted changes from the normal display mode to the special display mode.

Next, based on FIG. 9(b), a situation in which the restriction condition of the suspension notice effect at the time of fluctuation is satisfied will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the special game executed without giving the jackpot game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of fluctuation is set. The reserved image H, which has been filled and is being displayed in the normal mode, is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. As a result, when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105", even if the execution of the special game is started, the reserved image H being displayed in the normal mode is changed to the notice mode. restricted to be displayed in The period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times" is the period from 5 times before switching from the high base state to the low base state until switching from the high base state to the low base state. corresponds to In other words, during the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times", the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state before the predetermined switching period. It corresponds to the period until switching from the 1st game state to the 2nd game state. In this embodiment, the execution of the special game is started within the period from before the predetermined switching period in which the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the first game state is switched to the second game state. Even if this is done, the display of the pending image H, which is being displayed in the normal mode, in the advance notice mode is restricted. On the other hand, the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105" is the period from when the high base state is switched to the low base state until five special games are executed. corresponds to That is, the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" is a predetermined post-switching period after the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state. corresponds to the period until the In this embodiment, even if the execution of the special game is started within the period from when the game state type is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the predetermined post-switching period elapses, the normal mode , the display of the pending image H being displayed in the advance notice mode is restricted.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of fluctuation is satisfied, and the pending image H being displayed in the normal mode is displayed in the advance notice mode. Limited. As a result, even if the execution of the special game is started while the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the pending image H being displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. The time when the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. In the present embodiment, even if the execution of the special game is started during the period in which the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed, the reserved image H being displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. be done.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the image ZG during execution of the notice mode is being displayed, the restriction condition of the pending notice performance at the time of fluctuation is satisfied, and the pending picture H displayed in the normal mode is displayed in the notice mode. is restricted. As a result, even if the execution of the special game is started while the in-progress image ZG in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the suspension image H being displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. The period during which the preview mode execution image ZG is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the preview mode execution image ZG is displayed. In the present embodiment, even if the execution of the special game is started during the period in which the image during execution in the special display mode is displayed, the hold image H being displayed in the normal mode may be displayed in the advance notice mode. Limited.

Next, a situation in which the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when the occurrence of the full error is notified, the output of the holding performance sound is restricted. That is, during the period in which the full error display effect is being executed, the output of the holding effect sound is restricted. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the occurrence of the door opening error is reported, the output of the pending effect sound is restricted. That is, during the period in which the door open error display effect is being executed, the output of the holding effect sound is restricted. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the output of the pending effect sound is restricted, the effect display device 25 displays the pending image H in the advance notice mode.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if it is within a period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the pending movement effect, the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied. is not displayed, and the hold effect sound is not output. Therefore, during a period other than the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the pending movement effect, and during the period in which at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 While the pending image H in the advance notice mode can be newly displayed, the output of the pending effect sound is restricted even if the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. That is, during a period other than the specific period and within a predetermined period during which the predetermined effect is being executed on the display means, the second pending effect can be started to be executed on the display means, while the second pending effect can be started. is started, the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted. In the pachinko game machine 10, during a period other than the period of 1.6 seconds before starting execution of the holding movement effect and at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect is being executed, When a new special game is suspended, at least the output of the suspension effect sound is restricted. In other words, in the present embodiment, if execution of a new variable game is suspended within a predetermined period of time during which the predetermined effect is being executed on the display means, which is a period other than the specific period of time, At least some renditions are restricted.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted, the on-hold effect sound is not output from the speaker 18.例文帳に追加In addition, when the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted, the speaker 18 may be configured to output the on-hold effect sound. For example, when the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted, the on-hold effect sound may be output from the speaker 18 at a lower volume than usual. For example, when the output of the holding effect sound is restricted, either the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the holding movement effect or the period during which at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect is executed The speaker 18 may be configured to output the holding effect sound at a volume smaller than the volume at which the holding effect sound is output within a period not exceeding the period. In this way, when the output of the on-hold effect sound is restricted, the sound output means does not output the on-hold effect sound, or the volume when the on-hold effect sound is output during a period other than the specific period or the predetermined period A holding effect sound is output from the sound output means at a volume smaller than the volume.

When displaying the pending image H in the advance notice mode, the secondary CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that a predetermined pending effect sound is output as the pending image H in the advance notice mode is newly displayed. However, when the full error display effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a does not output the on-hold effect sound from the speaker 18, and limits the output of the on-hold effect sound. Similarly, when executing the door open error display effect, the sub CPU 41a does not output the on-hold effect sound from the speaker 18, and limits the output of the on-hold effect sound.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the power supply is interrupted when the pending image H of the notice mode is displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the execution is suspended at least when the power supply is interrupted. The display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is interrupted while the suspended image in the special display mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the execution is suspended at least when the power supply is interrupted. Display of the pending image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode is restricted. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is interrupted while the hold image H in the advance notice mode is displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. When the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the mode is suspended, the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the hold image in the special display mode is displayed, the power supply is interrupted, and then after the power supply is restarted, the power supply is interrupted. When execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode is suspended, display of the suspended image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode is restricted. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is interrupted while the hold image H in the advance notice mode is displayed, and then the power supply is restarted, and then the notice displayed when the power supply is interrupted It is allowed that the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in the advance notice mode after execution of the special game corresponding to the pending image H of the mode is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. It is permissible for the running image corresponding to the variable game to be displayed in the special display mode after execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image of the mode is started. That is, the power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the hold image in the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off When the execution of the corresponding variable game is suspended, the display of the suspended image corresponding to the variable game in a special display mode is restricted, while the special display that was displayed when the power supply was interrupted. When the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is allowed to be displayed in the special display mode.

If the prefetch command is stored in the secondary RWM 41c when the backup state is started, the secondary CPU 41a targets the special game corresponding to the prefetch command stored in the sub RWM 41c when the backup state is started. The pending notice determination process is not performed. Furthermore, when the backup state is activated, if the pending notice execution information is stored in the secondary RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a generates a pending image corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect that can be specified from the pending notice information. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that H is displayed in a normal mode. By performing these processes, at least display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when the power supply was interrupted is restricted in the advance notice mode.

However, when the backup state is activated and the pending notice execution information is stored in the secondary RWM 41c, the special game targeted for the pending notice effect identifiable from the pending notice execution information is executed thereafter. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image ZG during execution is displayed in an advance notice mode that can be specified from the pending advance notice execution information. By performing this processing, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the notice mode displayed when the power supply is interrupted is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed as the notice. It is permissible to be displayed in a manner.

Here, based on FIG. 10, the situation in which the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied and the pending image H in the normal mode is displayed, and the condition of the notice mode without satisfying the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning A situation in which the pending image H is displayed and an example will be described.

When execution of the special game is started at timing t1, execution of the pending movement effect is started at timing t2 when 0.1 seconds have elapsed since execution of the special game was started. The pending movement effect started at timing t2 is executed over timing t3 when 0.5 seconds have passed from timing t2. In such a case, even if a new special game is suspended during the "period from timing t2 to timing t3" corresponding to the period from the start of the execution of the pending movement effect to the end of the execution of the pending movement effect, The suspended image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and the suspended image H in the normal mode is displayed.

Furthermore, if the timing t4 is the timing 1.6 seconds before the timing t2 at which execution of the pending movement effect is started, even if the new special game is suspended during the period from the timing t4 to the timing t2, The reserved image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed. For this reason, for example, when execution of a new special game is suspended at timing t11 within the period from timing t4 to timing t1 at which execution of the special game is started, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is the advance notice mode. , and the held image H in the normal mode is displayed. As a result, over the period of timing t12 when 0.4 seconds have passed from timing t11, the execution of the pending appearance effect is started, and the effect display device displays the pending image H in the normal mode without executing the thunder effect. 25. At this time, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is 100%, and the suspended image H is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. The probability is 0%.

On the other hand, when execution of a new special game is suspended at timing t21 prior to timing t4, the suspended image H corresponding to the special game is allowed to be displayed in the advance notice mode. can be displayed. As a result, over the period of timing t22 when 1.5 seconds have passed from timing t21, the execution of the pending appearance effect is started, and after the thunder effect is executed, the effect display device displays the pending image H in the advance notice mode. 25. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the display of the suspension image H in the advance notice mode is restricted depending on the timing when the special game is suspended, the timing t12 and the timing t22 may become the same timing as a result.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1-1) Even if a new special game is suspended at least within the "period from 1.6 seconds before execution of the pending movement effect is started until execution of the pending move effect is started" , the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the pending image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. In this way, there is a situation in which the display of the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted in the advance notice mode. Even if it is, it can be made to think that the pending|holding image H of the notice mode is not displayed only because of the timing when the new special game was suspended. As a result, for example, even if the pending image H in the advance notice mode is not displayed, it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the suspended special game.

By the way, for example, when a new special game is suspended, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the notice mode, and the pending image H in the notice mode is being newly displayed. Suppose that the pending movement effect is executed and the pending image H is moved. In this case, since the pending image H of the notice mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is not displayed in the display area where the pending picture H of the notice mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is supposed to be displayed, the player may be confused. . However, even if a new special game is suspended within the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the pending movement effect is started to the start of the execution of the pending move effect, the suspension corresponding to the special game The display of the image H in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's confusion caused by the movement of the pending image H caused by the execution of the pending movement effect while the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being newly displayed. In this way, by suppressing confusion of the player by newly displaying the pending image H in the advance notice mode, the effect of newly displaying the pending image H in the advance notice mode can be appropriately enjoyed. It is possible to improve interest.

(1-2) During the period in which at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect is being executed on the effect display device 25, the pending image H in the advance notice mode can be newly displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, even if the hold image H in the advance notice mode is newly displayed, the output of the hold effect sound is limited. By restricting the output of the holding effect sound in this way, it is possible to suppress the decrease in attention to the full error display effect and the door open error display effect due to the normal output of the holding effect sound. be able to. Further, even if the player does not notice the new display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode due to the restriction on the output of the pending effect sound, the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed thereafter. It is possible to surprise the player when he/she notices, and to improve interest.

(1-3) Even if the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted in the forewarning mode when the special game is suspended, after the pending movement effect ends, the The display mode of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in which the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted may change from the normal mode to the advance notice mode. Therefore, even if the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted when the special game is suspended, it is expected that the pending image H will be displayed in the prior notice mode thereafter. It is possible to improve interest.

(1-4) Even if a new special game is suspended at least within the ``period from 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the pending movement effect to the start of execution of the pending move effect'' , the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the pending image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. Furthermore, within a part of the period different from "the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the pending movement effect is started to the time when the execution of the pending move effect is started", a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode, and the suspension image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. Therefore, even if the timing at which the special game is newly suspended is clearly not "a period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the pending movement effect is started until the execution of the pending movement effect is started". , it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the reserved special game.

(1-5) Even if a new special game is suspended during the period during which the special game is being executed based on the first variation pattern without loss reach, the suspended image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. , and the held image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. As a result, for example, the hold image H in the special display mode is displayed while the special game based on the first fluctuation pattern without losing reach is being executed, thereby reducing interest in the special game being executed. It can be suppressed.

In particular, the special game based on the first fluctuation pattern without losing reach has a short fluctuation time, and the reach effect is not executed during execution of the special game. Even if a new special game is suspended within a certain period of time during execution of such a special game, the suspended image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in an advance notice mode. You can enhance your enjoyment by playing special games.

(1-6) When the premium effect is executed, it is certain that the jackpot game will be awarded, so the degree of attention regarding whether the special game will win the jackpot is extremely reduced. Even if the pending image H is displayed in the advance notice mode in such a situation, there is a possibility that the new display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode cannot be sufficiently expected to enhance interest. However, during the period from the start of execution of the premium effect to the awarding of the jackpot game, even if a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. is restricted, and the reserved image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. As a result, it is possible to improve interest while preventing the display of the hold image H in the advance notice mode from becoming unenjoyable.

(1-7) Since the display of the pending image H on the effect display device 25 is concealed when the darkening effect is executed, even if the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed while the darkening effect is being executed As long as the pending image H is kept secret, there is a possibility that the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode cannot be recognized and the pending advance notice effect cannot be enjoyed. However, during the period during which the dark effect is being executed, even if a new special game is suspended, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the suspension in the normal mode is restricted. It is configured so that the image H is newly displayed. It is possible to improve interest while suppressing the inability to enjoy the suspension notice performance.

(1-8) During the period from 5 times before switching from high base state to low base state until switching from high base state to low base state, even if a new special game is suspended, it corresponds to the special game Display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the pending image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. As described above, when the game state is about to be switched and the degree of attention to the game state switching is increasing, even if a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in attention to the switching of the game state due to the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode. That is, it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in attention to the switching of the game state due to the start of execution of the suspension notice effect.

(1-9) Even if a new special game is suspended during the period from when the high base state is switched to the low base state to when the special game is executed five times, the suspension corresponding to the special game is suspended. The display of the image H in the advance notice mode is restricted, and the suspended image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. In this way, immediately after the switching of the game state, when the degree of attention to the switching of the game state is suddenly reduced, even if a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the advance notice mode. Display is restricted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode from interfering with the increased desire to enjoy the game in the new game state after switching the game state.

(1-10) While the jackpot game is being awarded, interest in the given jackpot game is higher than interest in the reserved special game. Therefore, even if a new special game is suspended during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode, and the suspension in the normal mode is restricted. It is configured so that the image H is newly displayed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the jackpot game being awarded due to the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode.

(1-11) When the pending image H in the advance notice mode is newly displayed during execution of the pending movement effect, the movement of the pending image H and the display of the new pending image H occur at the same time. There is a risk of confusing the player. Therefore, even if a new special game is suspended during the period from the start of the execution of the pending movement effect to the end of the execution of the pending movement effect, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed as the advance notice. It is configured such that display in the mode is restricted, and the held image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. As a result, it is possible to suppress confusion due to the movement of the pending image H and the display of the new pending image H occurring at the same time.

(1-12) the probability that, when a new special game is suspended within a predetermined specific period, display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted in the normal mode; , and the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. In this way, when a new special game is suspended, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode or the advance notice mode is different. It is possible to execute the corresponding pending notice effect, thereby effectively improving the amusement.

(1-13) When a new special game is suspended within the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the pending movement effect is started until the execution of the pending movement effect is started, the special game is supported. The probability that the display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted is assumed to be 100%. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's confusion caused by the movement of the pending image H caused by the execution of the pending movement effect while the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being newly displayed. In this way, by suppressing confusion of the player by newly displaying the pending image H in the advance notice mode, the effect of newly displaying the pending image H in the advance notice mode can be appropriately enjoyed. It is possible to improve interest.

(1-14) Similar to the specified period, during the non-specified period, when a new special game is suspended, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game may be displayed in the normal mode. The probability of being restricted differs from the probability of being restricted from displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the advance notice mode. In this way, not only during the specified period but also during the non-specified period, when a new special game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode or the notice mode. By creating situations with different probabilities, it is possible to execute a suspension effect according to the situation, thereby effectively improving interest. Then, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode is The probability is the same as the probability that, when a new special game is suspended, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. Furthermore, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal notice mode is within a non-specified period. is the same as the probability of restricting the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the advance notice mode when the new special game is suspended in . In this way, by equalizing the probability that the display of the pending image H in various modes is restricted in the specific period and the non-specific period, it is possible to prevent the difference between the specific period and the non-specific period from giving a sense of incongruity. It is possible to improve interest.

(1-15) Even if a new special game is suspended at least within the "period from 1.6 seconds before execution of the pending movement effect is started until execution of the pending move effect is started" , ``After the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H of the advance notice mode is displayed''. In this way, there is a situation in which the start of execution of a series of effects is restricted, ``after the suspended appearance effect is performed, the thunder effect is performed, and finally the suspended image H in the advance notice mode is displayed.'' For example, even if the suspension image H in the advance notice mode is not displayed after the thunder effect is executed, the suspension image H in the advance notice mode is simply not displayed due to the timing at which the new special game is suspended. I can make you think. As a result, for example, even if the pending image H in the advance notice mode is not displayed, it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the suspended special game.

Further, for example, when a new special game is put on hold, for the special game, "after the suspended appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed. Suppose that execution of a series of effects is started, and a pending movement effect is executed to move the pending image H while the series of effects is being executed (for example, during execution of a thunder effect). In this case, since the pending image H of the notice mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is not displayed in the display area where the pending picture H of the notice mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is supposed to be displayed, the player may be confused. . However, even if a new special game is suspended during the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the pending movement effect starts until the execution of the pending movement effect starts, the special game is subject to " After the reserved appearance performance is executed, the thunder performance is executed, and finally the suspended image H of the advance notice mode is displayed. For this reason, the pending movement effect is executed during the execution of a series of effects that ``after the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the advance notice mode is displayed.'' It is possible to suppress the player's confusion caused by the movement of the reserved image H. In this way, the player is not confused by executing a series of effects ``after the suspended appearance effect is performed, the thunder effect is performed, and finally the suspended image H in the advance notice mode is displayed''. By suppressing , the series of performances can be appropriately enjoyed, and the interest can be improved.

(1-16) When the power supply is restarted, if the pending image H corresponding to the already-suspended special game is displayed in a notice mode, some players may think that the power supply has been interrupted. It is also conceivable that there are players who feel distrust as if the special game that had been put on hold was changed. Thus, when the power supply is restarted, if the suspended image H corresponding to the already suspended special game is displayed in the forewarning mode, the player may be distrustful or confused. It is conceivable to let Therefore, if the power supply is cut off while the hold image H of the notice mode is displayed, after the power supply is restarted, at least the special game that was put on hold when the power supply was cut off can be handled. The display of the pending image H in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player's sense of distrust that may be caused by displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the already suspended special game when the power supply is restarted in the advance notice mode.

(1-17) The power supply is cut off while the preview image H is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted, and then the preview mode displayed when the power supply is cut off When the special game corresponding to the image H is suspended, display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player's sense of distrust that may be caused by displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the already suspended special game when the power supply is restarted in the advance notice mode. On the other hand, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the notice mode that was displayed when the power supply was interrupted is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in the notice mode. is allowed. Therefore, even if the pending image H is displayed in the notice mode before the power supply is cut off and the pending image H is displayed in the normal mode after the power supply is restarted, the special game is actually executed. At times, it is possible to expect that the running image ZG corresponding to the special game will be displayed in a notice mode.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In addition, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment attaches|subjects the same code|symbol as 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate|omits about the detailed description and drawing.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the power supply is interrupted while the hold image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and then at least the power supply is resumed after the power supply is restarted. The display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when is interrupted is restricted. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the power supply is interrupted while the holding image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, when the power supply is interrupted The display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted after the execution of the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H in the advance notice mode is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. Displaying the running image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode after the execution of the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is started is restricted.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the power supply is interrupted while the holding image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, when the power supply is interrupted When the special game corresponding to the suspended image H in the displayed advance notice mode is being executed, it is possible to execute an effect different from the normal mode and the notice mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. When the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is being executed, it is possible to execute an effect in a mode different from both the normal display mode and the special display mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, a running image ZG in the form of a character is displayed in the running area ZR, and an effect different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode is executed. As described above, the power supply is cut off while the suspended image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then the power supply is restarted, and then the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off. When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is restricted from being displayed in a special display mode, and is displayed when the power supply is interrupted. When the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode is being executed, display of the running image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode is restricted, and when the power supply is cut off. When the variable game corresponding to the reserved image in the special display mode displayed in 1 is being executed, it is possible to execute an effect in a mode different from both the normal display mode and the special display mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the power supply is interrupted while the pending image H1 is displayed in the advance notice mode, and then the power supply is resumed, all the pending images H and the in-progress images ZG is displayed in normal fashion. However, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when execution of the special game corresponding to the hold image H1 in the advance notice mode that was displayed when the power supply was interrupted is started, execution of the mode simulating a character is started. A middle image ZG is displayed in the area ZR during execution, and an effect different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the running image ZG in the form of a character is performed when the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the advance notice form displayed when the power supply was interrupted is being executed. It is a production that is executed only in

If the prefetch command is stored in the secondary RWM 41c when the backup state is activated, the secondary CPU 41a targets the special game corresponding to the prefetch command stored in the sub RWM 41c when the backup state is activated. No pending notice decision processing is performed. Furthermore, when the backup state is activated, if the pending notice execution information is stored in the secondary RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a generates a pending image corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect that can be specified from the pending notice information. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that H is displayed in a normal mode. By performing these processes, at least display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when the power supply was interrupted is restricted in the advance notice mode.

In the case of starting in the backup state and when the pending notice execution information is stored in the secondary RWM 41c, when the special game targeted for the pending notice performance identifiable from the pending notice execution information is subsequently executed. , the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG is displayed in the normal mode at least until the execution of the pending movement effect is completed. By performing this processing, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the notice mode displayed when the power supply is interrupted is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed as the notice. It is restricted to be displayed in a manner. However, during the execution of the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect that can be specified from the pending notice execution information stored when the backup state is activated, the secondary CPU 41a is executing the normal mode at a predetermined effect timing. Instead of the image ZG, the effect display device 25 is controlled so as to display the image ZG during execution imitating the character. By performing this process, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the advance notice mode displayed when the power supply is interrupted is being executed, a mode different from the normal mode and the notice mode is produced. can be executed.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-16) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When the power supply is restarted, if the pending image H corresponding to the already-suspended special game is displayed in an advance notice mode, some players may think that the power supply has been interrupted. It is also conceivable that there are players who feel distrust as if the special game that had been put on hold was changed. Thus, when the power supply is restarted, if the suspended image H corresponding to the already suspended special game is displayed in the forewarning mode, the player may be distrustful or confused. It is conceivable to let Therefore, the power supply is interrupted while the pending image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. When the corresponding special game is suspended, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player's sense of distrust that may be caused by displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the already suspended special game when the power supply is restarted in the advance notice mode. Furthermore, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the notice mode that was displayed when the power supply was interrupted is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in the notice mode. is restricted, the distrust of the player can be further suppressed. However, when the special game corresponding to the holding image H in the advance notice mode displayed when the power supply is interrupted is being executed, it is possible to execute a presentation in a mode different from the normal mode and the notice mode. Therefore, even if the holding image H and the running image ZG are not displayed in the advance notice mode after the power supply is restarted, the player can be entertained by the presentation in a mode different from the normal mode and the notice mode. .

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・When the pending movement effect is being executed, the restriction conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is allowed to be displayed in the notice mode. It may be configured as In addition, a part of the period from the start of execution of the holding movement effect to the end of the execution of the holding movement effect (for example, until a predetermined time elapses after the start of execution of the holding movement effect period), the restriction conditions for the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning may be satisfied.

・When the content of the effect performed during the execution of the special game is the specific content (in the above embodiment, when the special game is being executed based on the first fluctuation pattern without losing reach), the suspension notice effect at the time of winning is not satisfied, and the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game may be allowed to be displayed in a notice mode. In addition, when the content of the effect performed during execution of the special game is the specific content, it may not be during execution of the special game based on the first variation pattern without loss reach. A special game based on any one of the variation patterns may be in progress. In addition, it may be a time when an effect with specific contents is being executed on the effect display device 25 during execution of the special game.

・When it is within the period from the start of the premium effect to the award of the jackpot game, the suspension corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied. It may be configured such that the image H is allowed to be displayed in the advance notice mode. Further, the restriction condition of the pending advance notice effect at the time of winning may be satisfied within a period from the start of execution of the premium effect to the end of the execution of the special game. In other words, during the period from the end of execution of the special game in which the premium effect is executed to the awarding of the jackpot game, the restriction conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied, and the execution is newly suspended. It may be configured such that the pending image H corresponding to the special game is allowed to be displayed in the advance notice mode.

- The darkening effect corresponding to the hold display concealment effect does not have to be the effect executed during the execution of the ready-to-win effect. The blackout effect may be configured to be executable during at least one period of, for example, during the awarding of the jackpot game, during the interval between fluctuations, and during the demonstration. Further, when the darkening effect is being executed, the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is not satisfied, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is allowed to be displayed in the notice mode. It may be configured as

・During part or all of the period when the number of executions of the special game executed without awarding the jackpot game after the second jackpot game is “96 to 105 times”, the suspension notice effect at the time of winning It may be configured such that the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction condition is not satisfied is allowed to be displayed in the advance notice mode. For example, when the number of executions of the special game executed without awarding the jackpot game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times", the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is not satisfied, and a new game is executed. The suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution has been suspended may be allowed to be displayed in a notice mode.

・When the jackpot game is being awarded, the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied, and the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is allowed to be displayed in the notice mode. It may be configured as In this way, if it is arranged that the pending image H may be displayed in the advance notice mode even during the awarding of the big win game, attention is drawn to the pending image H even during the awarding of the big win game, and the player is entertained. can be improved.

・When the pending image H in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the limitation condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is not satisfied, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in the notice mode. may be configured to allow Similarly, when the in-progress image ZG in the advance notice mode is being displayed, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied is displayed in the notice mode. It may be configured so that it is allowed to be

・All of the periods adopted as non-specified periods in the above embodiment may not be non-specified periods. good. Also, the non-specified period is not limited to the non-specified period in the above embodiment, and another period may be employed as the non-specified period.

The time required from the start of execution of the pending appearance effect to the display of the pending image H in the forewarning mode through the thunder effect may be longer than the specific period of time, or may be the same as the specific period of time. may be That is, the performance time from when the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the second suspended effect targeting the variable game is started to when the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed is the specific period of time. may be the same as or different from.

・After the restriction condition of the pending notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied and the display of the pending image H in the notice mode is restricted, the display mode of the pending picture H corresponding to the restricted special game is changed to the normal mode. It may be configured such that the change from the mode to the advance notice mode is restricted. That is, when the execution of the variable game is suspended and the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the variable game is restricted, the variable game in which the start of execution of the second suspended effect is restricted after a specific period of time. may be configured to restrict the change of the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to from the normal display mode to the special display mode. That is, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, when the start of execution of the specific suspension effect for the variable game is restricted, the start of execution of the specific suspension effect is restricted after a specific period. It may be configured such that the change of the display mode of the pending image corresponding to the variable game from the normal display mode to the special display mode is restricted. Further, at this time, during the execution of the special game in which the display of the pending image H in the notice mode is restricted, the display of the running image ZG corresponding to the special game in the notice mode is restricted. You may

・Corresponds to the special game whose execution was suspended at least when the power supply was interrupted after the power supply was interrupted while the pending image H in the advance notice mode was displayed, and after the power supply was restarted. The pending image H may be displayed in an advance notice mode. For example, when the pending image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, the power supply is interrupted, and then the power supply is restarted. When the corresponding special game is suspended, the suspended image H corresponding to the special game may be displayed in a notice mode.

In the above-described embodiment, even in a situation where the restriction conditions for the pending advance notice performance at the time of winning are satisfied, the pending advance notice determination process at the time of winning may be performed and the hold image H in the advance notice mode may be displayed. good. For example, if the conditions for restricting the pending notice effect at the time of winning are satisfied, compared to the situation where the restricting conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of winning are not satisfied, the state of suspending the notice mode in the process of determining the pending notice at the time of winning It may be configured such that it is difficult to decide to display the image H. For example, by adjusting the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery, it is possible to make it difficult to decide to display the pending image H in the advance notice mode. Thus, for example, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode is 100. It may be a probability of less than %. In other words, for example, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is 0%. It may be a higher probability than

When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the forewarning mode is It may be the same as the probability that, when the game is suspended, the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. In addition, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the forewarning mode is determined to be new within the specific period. may be lower than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when a special game is suspended.

When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode It may be higher than the probability that, when the special game is suspended, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspension image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode It may be lower than the probability that, when the special game is suspended, the display of the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the advance notice mode is restricted. Further, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode is When a new special game is suspended, it may be higher than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode is determined by a new It may be lower than the probability that, when the special game is suspended, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode.

In the above embodiment, even in a situation where the restriction conditions for the suspension notice effect at the time of fluctuation are satisfied, the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation may be performed and the suspension image H in the notice mode may be displayed. good. For example, in the case where the limiting conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of fluctuation are satisfied, compared to the situation where the limiting conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of fluctuation are not satisfied, the notice mode suspension in the winning notice decision process It may be configured such that it is difficult to decide to display the image H. For example, by adjusting the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery, it is possible to make it difficult to decide to display the pending image H in the advance notice mode.

・When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is prohibited from being displayed in advance form, and the newly suspended special game is prohibited. While it is permitted to display the pending image H in the normal mode, the timing of displaying the pending image H in the normal mode may be postponed until after the pending movement effect ends. In other words, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the timing of displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in the normal mode may be delayed until the timing after the suspension movement effect ends. good. When configured in this way, it is possible to suppress the display of the hold image H in the normal mode while the hold movement effect is being executed.

The rendering of the mode different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode does not have to be a rendering in which the mode of the running image ZG is different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode. continues to be displayed, and other effects (for example, notice effects such as pseudo-continuous effects, step-up effects, and premium effects) may be used. For example, it is assumed that a jackpot announcement effect in which a blue-based character appears can be executed as an effect different from the normal mode and the advance notice mode. At this time, the power supply is interrupted while the pending image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and then the power supply is restarted. When the special game corresponding to is being executed, it may be possible to execute a big-hit announcement performance in which a blue-based character appears.

In the above embodiment, a special game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the first starting hole 26 and a special game that is executed based on the ball entering the second starting hole 27 (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) may be separated from the above. For example, the second special game may be preferentially executed over the first special game, or may be executed in the reserved order regardless of the type of special game. . Alternatively, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. Alternatively, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, at least one of the types of big wins and determination rates of various big wins determined when the first special game results in a big win and when the second special game results in a big win may be made different. When the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable, the pending image corresponding to the first special game and the pending image corresponding to the second special game are separately displayed on the effect display device 25. can be configured to For example, the reserved image corresponding to the first special game and the reserved image corresponding to the second special game may have different designs.

- The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small winning lottery as well as a big winning lottery as a winning lottery. In general, when a small prize is won in a small prize lottery, a small prize game is provided after the special game is finished.

- The game state corresponding to the first game state and the game state corresponding to the second game state may be changed. For example, the low base state may be the first game state, and the high base state may be the second game state. Further, for example, it may be configured to be controlled to the high base state when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the non-variable state reaches a predetermined number of operations.

・In the above-described embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 17, and a speaker 18 are provided. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board (sub-control section) may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards that control effects. Also, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub-CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- Of the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c, only the contents stored in the main RWM 40c may be configured to be retained for a period of time even when the power supply is interrupted. In this case, the information stored in the sub-RWM 41c (for example, read-ahead command, pending notice execution information) is erased as the power supply is interrupted. When configured in this way, as a result, the power supply is interrupted while the hold image H of the advance notice mode is displayed, and after that, after the power supply is restarted, at least when the power supply is interrupted The display of the suspended image H corresponding to the suspended special game may be restricted.

・For example, when controlled to notify the occurrence of a full error and when controlled to notify the occurrence of a door open error, a predetermined , the error lighting effect may be executed in the decorative lamp 17. For example, during a period in which a predetermined error occurs, an effect corresponding to a predetermined effect (for example, a full error display effect), a predetermined error sound (for example, a full error sound), and a predetermined error It may be configured such that a part of the lighting effect is restricted. For example, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a predetermined period of time, which is a period other than the specific period of time and a period during which a predetermined effect is being executed on the display means, a predetermined error sound is played. At least a part of the effect may be restricted by limiting at least one of the output and the predetermined error light emission effect.

- One or both of the full sensor and the door open sensor may not be included in the error detection sensor ES. The error detection sensor ES may include, for example, a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism. When the magnetic sensor is arranged on the back side of the game board 20, when the magnet approaches the game board 20, the magnetism of the magnet can be detected, and a magnetic error can be detected. Further, the error detection sensor ES may include, for example, a radio wave sensor (induced magnetic field detection sensor) that detects radio waves such as an induced magnetic field. When the radio wave sensor is arranged on the back side of the game board 20, it becomes possible to detect radio waves directed toward the game board 20, and to detect radio wave errors. Triggered by the detection of various errors, the secondary CPU 41a may be controlled to notify the error that has occurred. For example, the secondary CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so as to display an image that can identify the type of error that has occurred. The effect of displaying an image that can identify the type of error that has occurred at this time corresponds to a predetermined effect.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(b) The non-specified period includes a period during which a jackpot game is offered.
(b) The non-specified period includes a period during which the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed.

(c) game state control means for controlling a game state; the game state includes a first game state and a second game state; A period from when the game state is switched to the second game state to when a predetermined post-switching period elapses is included.

(d) The effect time from when the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the second suspended effect targeting the variable game is started until the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed, Shorter than the time that becomes the specific period.

(e) The non-specified period includes a period from the start of execution of the specific effect to the end of execution of the specific effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 17... Decoration lamp, 18... Speaker, 22... Information display panel, 25... Effect display device, 40... Main board, 40a... Main CPU, 40b... Main ROM, 40c... Main RWM, 41... Sub Substrate 41a... Sub CPU, 41b... Sub ROM, 41c... Sub RWM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of multiple variable games,
a production executing means capable of executing production;
A production control means capable of controlling the production execution means,
The effect execution means includes display means capable of displaying an image,
The images include a suspended image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended and a running image corresponding to the variable game being executed,
The pending image is configured to be displayed in a display area in which the execution order in which the corresponding variable game is executed can be specified in the display means,
Effects that can be executed by the display means include a specific effect and a pending effect related to the pending image,
In the specific effect, the suspended image is moved and displayed as the execution order of the suspended variable game is advanced due to the start of execution of a new variable game. Executed in a manner that changes the display area,
The suspension effects include a first suspension effect and a second suspension effect,
The first suspension effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in the normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means when execution of a new variable game is suspended,
The second pending effect is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in a special display mode different from the normal display mode is newly displayed when execution of a new variable game is suspended,
There are multiple types of the special display mode,
When the specific period is a period from a predetermined period before the execution of the specific effect is started until the execution of the specific effect is started, when execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within the specific period, The start of execution of the second pending effect for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first pending effect is performed for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended,
When the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a non-specified period different from the specified period, the execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game. The first suspension effect is executed for the variable game whose start is restricted and whose execution is newly suspended,
The running image may be displayed in the normal display mode or in the special display mode,
Power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after power supply is restarted, the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is configured not to be displayed in any type of the special display mode,
Power supply is cut off while the hold image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after power supply is restarted, the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off When the variable game corresponding to the pending image is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any kind of the special display mode , and when the variable game is being executed, the A game machine capable of executing a presentation in a mode different from the normal display mode and any kind of the special display mode .

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