JP7283791B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying symbols, and after a predetermined big win display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a big win game is awarded. In addition, in such a gaming machine, various effects are executed in order to heighten the sense of anticipation for the awarding of the jackpot game.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a game machine that executes an operation result effect in response to a predetermined operation. can be shown, and the player can actively participate in the game.

JP 2007-029759 A

However, in such a game machine, for example, it is desired to improve the performance effect of the operation result presentation by devising the performance mode of the operation result presentation, thereby improving the interest in the game.

A gaming machine which solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, and an operation means operable by a player and an effect are executed. An effect executing means and an effect control means for controlling execution of the effect are provided, and the effect includes a specific ready-to-win effect executed during a predetermined period of time during which the symbol variation game is executed, and an operation result effect that is started when a start condition is satisfied in a predetermined operation effective period, the operation result effect includes a specific operation result effect, and the effect control means executes the specific ready-to-win effect. When the operation is performed, the specific operation result effect is executed in response to a predetermined mode operation of the operating means during a predetermined operation effective period, and the specific operation result effect is executed after the symbol variation game being executed is finished. It is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit to be given, and the effect control means can cause the specific operation result effect to be executed each time a predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation effective period. There are a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than that of the first performance mode, and the specific operation result performance is performed once. After being executed in the first performance mode during execution of the specific reach performance, it may be performed in the second performance mode, and the specific operation result performance during the execution of the specific reach performance once When the number of times of execution is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, it is characterized by being executed in the same effect mode as when it was executed last time .

In the gaming machine, the effect executed by the effect executing means includes a special effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation for a big win at which a big win game is awarded, and the special effect is executed after the specific ready-to-win effect is executed. The effect executing means includes an image display unit that displays an image and a light emitting unit that emits light, and the specific operation result effect suggests displaying a suggestive image on the image display unit. An image display effect and a suggestive light effect for causing the light emitting unit to emit light are executed in combination, and the effect mode of the specific operation result effect is the light emission mode of the suggestive light effect, and the display mode of the suggestive image display effect. has a plurality of types of display modes, and even if the suggestive light-emitting effect has the same light-emitting mode, the suggestive image display effect may have a different display mode. There may be a plurality of types of effects that differ from each other, and in the suggestive image display effect, the type of the special effect suggested by the display mode of the suggestive image display effect may differ.

The gaming machine is provided with an execution opportunity state control means for controlling an execution opportunity state for the opportunity for executing the operation result presentation, wherein the execution opportunity states for the operation result presentation include a first execution opportunity state and a second execution opportunity state. and a trigger state, wherein the operation result presentation includes a normal operation result presentation, and the first execution trigger state is when the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation valid period. , a state in which execution of the normal operation result effect is started, and the second execution trigger state is a state in which the predetermined state operation of the operation means is not performed before a predetermined timing in the predetermined operation valid period. When it is assumed that the predetermined mode operation of the operating means is performed, the execution of the normal operation result effect is started, and the effect control means controls that the specific ready-to-win effect is being executed. when the first execution trigger state is controlled, the execution of the specific operation result presentation is started when the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation valid period. , when the second execution trigger state is controlled, when the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is not performed by a predetermined timing within the predetermined operation effective period, the specific operation result rendering is performed. It doesn't have to start running.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (a), (b) is a figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of light emission color in suggestive light emission production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an effect pattern of a hidden operation result effect; (a) to (f) are diagrams showing effects modes of respective effects. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing effects modes of respective effects. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing effects modes of respective effects. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing effects modes of respective effects. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing effects modes of respective effects. FIG. 10 is a view showing an operation state flag setting process; FIG. The figure which shows general operation production|presentation control processing. The figure which shows SR1 production|presentation pattern determination processing. The figure which shows a hidden operation presentation control process. (a), (b) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the general operation production|presentation during execution of a special game. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing execution modes of hidden operation effects during execution of a special game.

An embodiment of the pachinko 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 game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . 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 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first decorative lamp 17a. For example, the first decoration lamp 17 a is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The first decorative lamp 17a incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The first decorative lamp 17a executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in production. In this embodiment, the operation button 19 corresponds to the operation means.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 22 . For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. The information display device 22 reports various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

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

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

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a jackpot symbol as a big win display result (specific display result) and a losing symbol as a losing display result. . In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is awarded. That is, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won is finished. Thus, in this embodiment, a big win game is given after a predetermined big win display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". In this way, execution of the special game can be suspended.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display portion 22f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first effect display device 27a and a second effect display device 27b as effect executing means. The first effect display device 27a has a first display area 27r1 in which an image is displayed. The first effect display device 27a is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the first display area 27r1 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of effects, the first effect display device 27a executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the first effect display device 27a includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different. In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 27a is a non-moving (displaced) effect display device, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect display device that operates in a predetermined direction.

The second effect display device 27b has a second display area 27r2 in which an image is displayed. The second effect display device 27b is arranged so that the player can visually recognize the second display area 27r2 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of the effects, the second effect display device 27b executes an effect of displaying an image simulating a predetermined character in response to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player.

The second effect display device 27b has a second decorative lamp 17b. The second decoration lamp 17b incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. As one of the effects, the second decoration lamp 17b executes effects of emitting light and extinguishing in a predetermined light emission pattern according to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the second effect display device 27b corresponds to specific effect executing means. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific effect executing means is included in the effect executing means.

The second effect display device 27b is configured to be operable in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in this embodiment) by driving the effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the second effect display device 27b is arranged at the original position, moves upward at a predetermined timing, and, as shown in FIG. 2(b), May be placed in operating position. In this way, the second effect display device 27b and the effect actuator A3 execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a movable effect) of moving the second effect display device 27b in a predetermined direction as one effect. In this embodiment, the second effect display device 27b and the effect actuator A3 correspond to movable effect executing means capable of executing the movable effect.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 that opens into the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 28. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 as a first detecting means detects entry of a game ball into the first starting hole 28 (game ball entered into the first starting hole 28).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as a second detection means detects entry of a game ball into the second start hole 29 (game ball entered into the second start hole 29).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 30 is normally operated in a permissive state in a winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 as opening/closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as special detection means detects the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21 . The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening/closing means operates so that the big winning opening 31 as the special ball entrance can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with general prize winning openings 34 that are open to the game area 21 on the right side and the lower left side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball entering the general prize winning hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening described above. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of 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. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game 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 probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 29 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 29 easily. Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple 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 winning lottery of normal symbols (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 normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the normal variable member 30 can be operated to its permissive state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not allowed to operate in the low base state. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high 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 shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) than in the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

In the following description, the game state of low probability and low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the game state of high probability and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the game state of low probability and high base state is indicated as "low probability and high base state", and the game state of high probability and high base state is indicated as "high probability and high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, an opening effect for informing the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("10" in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are met. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZA and 35 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. In addition, among the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the second special pattern display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are displayed in the pattern Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are displayed in the pattern Zb. classified. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win symbols are used and represented as big wins based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 5 times, which is less than 10 times.

In addition, in this embodiment, the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

A high probability state and a high base state are provided as game states provided after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za until the next jackpot game is given. On the other hand, as a game state to be given after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given and a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is given. is finished, or until a big win game is given before the upper limit number of special games is finished, a high base state is provided.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (approximately 1/320) in the low probability state and 451/65536 (approximately 1/145) in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). there is The number of prize balls is "3" when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when it is detected, and "5" is set when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The sub control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 . For example, the sub control board 41 performs processing for executing display effects by the first and second effect display devices 27a and 27b, light emission effects by the first and second decorative lamps 17a and 17b, and sound effects by the speaker 18. conduct.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

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

Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents are determined such that the winning symbol combination is finally derived without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect.

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

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect game balls.

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

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 41 .

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to display effects in the first and second effect display devices 27a and 27b. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to light emission effects in the first and second decoration lamps 17a and 17b. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in operation. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first and second effect display devices 27a and 27b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display modes of the first and second effect display devices 27a and 27b. The sub-control CPU 41a and the first and second decorative lamps 17a and 17b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting modes of the first and second decorative lamps 17a and 17b. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuator A3 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuator A3. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met.

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

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. Also, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state in which the special game and the big win game are not executed when each special reservation number is "0" and not during the special game or the big win game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a pattern command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game's variation pattern is based.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the winning pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined losing pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, determines the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the results of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), and determines the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) based on the results. A variation pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

Thus, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery for the first special game in accordance with the entry of a game ball into the first start opening 28, and according to the entry of a game ball into the second start opening 29, A jackpot lottery for the second special game can be performed.

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when finishing the big win game when a big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the jackpot game is ended when a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the performance symbol.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the condition for executing the ready-to-win effect is satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the second effect display device 27b, the first and second decorative lamps 17a and 17b, and the speaker 18 in addition to the first effect display device 27a so that various effects are performed. At least one of the above may be controlled.

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

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

Here, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns of this embodiment include at least variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11 to HP13, HP21 to HP23, HP31, and HP32, and the variation pattern is selected depending on whether or not it will be a big hit. be. Specifically, variation patterns HP21 to HP23 and HP32 are defined as big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13 and HP31 are defined as the losing reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as the losing fluctuation patterns.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13 and HP21 to HP23 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the low base state, the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the high base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are the low base states. It is a variation pattern that can be selected in common between the state and the high base state.

Further, the variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the performance game (during the execution of the special game) and first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") performance is executed. . The variation patterns HP12 and HP22 are variation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed. Also, the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR3") effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the SR2 performance is executed after the SR1 performance is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win to give the big win game is higher than when the SR2 performance and the SR3 performance are not executed after the SR1 performance is executed. A variation pattern is determined so that Further, in this embodiment, when the SR3 performance is executed after the SR1 performance is executed, the variation pattern is determined so that the expectation of the big win is higher than when the SR2 performance is executed after the SR1 performance is executed. be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the expectation for the big win is higher than when the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are not executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the SR2 effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the SR2 effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the SR1 effect, and the SR3 effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the SR2 effect.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP01, and is more likely to be selected in the high base state than in the low base state. . That is, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern HP01.

The effects executed in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment include an SR1 effect, an SR2 effect, and an SR3 effect. The SR1 to SR3 effects are effects capable of specifying the degree of expectation for a big hit. The SR1 effect is a ready-to-win effect that is executed during a predetermined part of the period during which the special game is executed when the variation patterns HP11 to HP13 and HP21 to HP23 are determined. The SR1 effect is an effect that is started when reach is formed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, in the SR1 effect, reach is formed, and the same effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the first row and the third row are reduced and displayed in the upper part of the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a. , and the effect pattern in the second row is an effect that is continuously variably displayed in an enlarged state, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The SR2 effect is an effect executed after the SR1 effect is executed when the variation patterns HP12 and HP22 are determined. That is, the SR2 effect is an effect that can be executed after the SR1 effect is executed. The SR3 effect is an effect executed after the SR1 effect is executed when the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are determined. That is, the SR3 effect is an effect that can be executed after the SR1 effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern HP11 is determined, after the SR1 performance is executed, the performance symbols are fixed and displayed with the missing symbol combination, and the SR2 performance and the SR3 performance are not executed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP21 is determined, after the SR1 performance is executed, the performance symbols are determined and stopped in combination with the big hit symbols, and the SR2 performance and the SR3 performance are not executed.

When the variation pattern HP12 is determined, after the SR1 effect is executed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination of the symbols that are out of order. Then, the performance symbols in the second row are changed again, and after the SR2 performance is executed, the performance symbols are determined and stopped in the combination of symbols that have been lost. When the variation pattern HP22 is determined, after the SR1 effect is executed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the combination of the symbols that are out of order. Then, the performance symbols in the second row are changed again, and after the SR2 performance is executed, the performance symbols are determined and displayed in a big hit symbol combination.

When the variation pattern HP13 is determined, after the SR1 effect is executed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the missing symbol combination. Then, the performance symbols in the second row are changed again, and after the SR3 performance is executed, the performance symbols are determined and stopped in combination with the missing symbols. When the variation pattern HP23 is determined, after the SR1 effect is executed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the missing symbol combination. Then, the performance symbols in the second row are changed again, and after the SR3 performance is executed, the performance symbols are determined and displayed in a winning combination of symbols.

In this embodiment, the SR1 effect corresponds to the specific reach effect, and the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect correspond to the special effect that can be executed after the specific reach effect is executed. Also, in this embodiment, the SR2 effect corresponds to the first special effect, and the SR3 effect corresponds to the second special effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed, the movable effect is executed. The movable effect is a effect for operating the second effect display device 27b. The movable effect patterns of the second effect display device 27b include a first movable effect pattern and a second movable effect pattern.

The first movable effect pattern is a effect pattern determined when the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are not executed after the SR1 effect is executed. The first movable effect pattern is a movable effect pattern in which the second effect display device 27b is operated in the first movable effect mode during the period from the timing when the SR1 effect starts to the timing when the SR1 effect ends. The first movable effect mode is a mode in which the second effect display device 27b is vertically swung.

The second movable effect pattern is a effect pattern determined when either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed. In the second movable effect pattern, the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect starts after the second effect display device 27b is operated in the first movable effect mode in the period from the timing when the SR1 effect starts to the timing when the SR1 effect ends. This is a movable effect pattern that causes the second effect display device 27b to operate in the second movable effect mode from the timing. The second movable effect mode is a mode in which the second effect display device 27b is moved upward by a distance longer than that in the first movable effect mode, and then returned to the original position. In this way, the effect mode of the movable effect includes the first movable effect mode and the second movable effect mode.

Next, operation effects that can be executed while the special game is being executed in the present embodiment will be described. The operation effect is a effect in which an operation result effect can be executed according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. The operation effects include a general operation effect and a hidden operation effect.

In the present embodiment, the general operation effect is an effect that can be executed during a period during which the special game is being executed and reach is not formed. In particular, the general operation effect is an effect that can be executed during the period from the start of the special game until the ready-to-win effect is executed when the variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win effect is determined.

The general operation effect is configured to include a notification effect and a general operation result effect. In other words, there is a general operation result effect as the operation result effect in the operation effect. The notification effect is a effect executed by the first effect display device 27a during the operation effective period of the general operation effect. The notification effect is a effect that prompts one operation of the operation button 19 . In this way, the notification effect can be said to be an effect for notifying that the operation effective period of the general operation effect is reached. In this embodiment, the first effect display device 27a corresponds to notification means for executing a predetermined notification.

In this embodiment, the general operation result effect is an effect that starts when the operation button 19 is operated once during the effective period of operation of the general operation effect after the execution of the special game is started. The general operation result effect is a effect executed with effect contents (effect mode) suggesting a degree of expectation for a big win to be awarded a big win game after the special game being executed is finished.

In this embodiment, the hidden operation effect is an effect that can be executed during a part of the period during which the SR1 effect is executed while the special game is being executed. The hidden operation effect is configured to include the hidden operation result effect and not to include the notification effect. That is, there is a hidden operation result effect in the operation result effect in the operation effect. The hidden operation effect can be said to be an effect that does not notify that the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is reached. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is being executed, the notification prompting one operation of the operation button 19 is not executed during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. The hidden operation result effect is an effect that can be executed when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect.

In this embodiment, the hidden operation result effect is a effect that is executed with the effect content (effect mode) that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. Also, the hidden operation result effect is an effect that can be executed multiple times when the operation button 19 is operated multiple times during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect. In particular, the hidden operation result effect is an effect that can be executed in a different effect mode according to the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed during execution of one SR1 effect.

The hidden operation result effect is executed by a combination of the suggestive image display effect and the suggestive light emitting effect. The suggestive image display effect is an effect in which a predetermined suggestive image is displayed in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b. The suggestive light emission effect is a effect in which the second decoration lamp 17b provided in the second effect display device 27b emits light in a predetermined emission color.

In addition, the hidden operation result effect is a effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit by a combination of a suggestive image display effect and a suggestive light emitting effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the hidden operation result effect is executed, the second effect display device 27b displays suggestive images RG1 and RG2 displayed in the second display area 27r2 and emits light from the second decoration lamp 17b. The degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested by the combination with the color.

The suggestive image display effect is an effect of displaying one of a plurality of types of suggestive images. The multiple types of suggestive images include a suggestive image RG1 and a suggestive image RG2. That is, the hidden operation result effects of the present embodiment include the effect of displaying the suggestive image RG1 in the second display area 27r2 and the effect of displaying the suggestive image RG2 in the second display area 27r2. The suggestive image RG1 is an image related to the effect content of the SR2 effect, and is an image that makes it easy to specify that there is a possibility that the effect will develop into the SR2 effect. Thus, the suggestive image RG1 in the present embodiment is an effect element that suggests the effect content of the SR2 effect.

The suggestive image RG2 is an image related to the effect content of the SR3 effect, and is an image that makes it easy to identify that there is a possibility that the effect will develop into the SR3 effect. Thus, the suggestive image RG2 in the present embodiment is an effect element that suggests the effect content of the SR3 effect.

In the present embodiment, the suggestive image display effect in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 corresponds to the first specific operation result effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestive image display effect in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 corresponds to the second specific operation result effect. Also, in the present embodiment, the suggestive images RG1 and RG2 correspond to the first effect element.

Next, the suggestion light effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the suggestive lighting effect is a lighting effect in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits light in one of a plurality of lighting modes. The multiple types of light emission modes in the suggestive light effect include a mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits light in three types of light emission colors of blue, green, and red. In other words, the effect mode of the hidden operation result effect in this embodiment includes the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits blue light, the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits green light, and the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits green light. There is also an effect mode in which red light is emitted.

The suggestive luminous effect differs in the level of expectation that it will develop into either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect after the SR1 effect is executed, depending on the type of the luminescent color, and the red luminescent color is more expected to develop than the green luminescent color. The degree of luminescence is high, and green luminescence is expected to develop more than blue luminescence. In particular, the suggestive luminous effect is a definite effect that, when the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light, one of the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect is developed after the SR1 effect is executed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to identify the degree of expectation that will develop into either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect from the light emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b. It may be possible to identify whether there is a That is, it can be said that the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b in the present embodiment is a rendering element that suggests the degree of expectation that either the SR2 rendering or the SR3 rendering will be executed.

In addition, when SR2 performance and SR3 performance are executed after SR1 performance is executed, the expectation of big hit is higher than when SR2 performance and SR3 performance are not executed after SR1 performance is executed. When the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the expectation for the big win is higher than when the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed. For this reason, the suggestive luminous production has different expectations for a big hit depending on the type of luminous color, red luminous color has a higher jackpot expectation than green luminous color, and green luminous color has a higher jackpot than blue luminous color. It can be said that it is a performance with high expectations. That is, in the present embodiment, the hidden operation result effect is executed with the second decoration lamp 17b emitting blue light, and the hidden operation result effect is executed with the second decoration lamp 17b emitting green light. The implied degree of expectation for a big hit differs between when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light.

In this embodiment, the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b corresponds to the second effect element. In the present embodiment, the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light corresponds to the first effect mode, and the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light corresponds to the second effect mode. Equivalent to. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits blue light corresponds to the third effect mode, and the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits green light corresponds to the fourth effect mode.

Next, the rendering time of the hidden operation result rendering will be described.
As for the hidden operation result effect, the suggestive image display effect and the suggestive light emission effect are executed over the same effect time. The rendering time of the hidden operation result rendering may vary depending on the color of the second decoration lamp 17b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the hidden operation result effect can be started in response to the operation of the operation button 19 in the same manner regardless of the color of light emitted by the second decoration lamp 17b. The termination conditions may differ depending on the color of the emitted light.

Specifically, when the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, the hidden operation result effect is performed until a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started. Alternatively, it is an effect that is executed until a specified time elapses after the special game is started. In the hidden operation result effect, when the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light, regardless of the elapsed time after the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started, the specified time is set after the special game is started. It is a production that is executed until it passes. Also, the hidden operation result effect is a effect in which either one of the suggestive images RG1 and RG2 is displayed in the second display region 27r2 for the same effect time.

In this embodiment, the prescribed time is the same as the time from the start of the special game to the end of the SR1 effect, but is not limited to this. may be shorter or longer than the time of Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the start of the SR1 effect to the end of the SR1 effect may be referred to as a specific time. Further, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of the SR1 effect to the end of the SR1 effect may be referred to as a specific period.

In this embodiment, when the operation button 19 is operated multiple times during the valid operation period, the hidden operation result effect can be executed for each multiple operations. In this case, the color of light emitted from the second decoration lamp 17b may change depending on the number of executions of the hidden operation result rendering. In particular, when the hidden operation result performance is executed for the second time or later during execution of one SR1 performance, the expectation of a big win higher than the previous light emission color or the light emission of the same big win expectation as the previous light emission color. This is an effect that causes the second decoration lamp 17b to emit light in color. Further, in the present embodiment, the hidden operation result effect is the second decorative lamp with the same luminous color as the previous luminous color and the degree of expectation for a big hit when the number of times of execution is the fourth or later during the execution of one SR1 luminous effect. 17b is made to emit light, but it is not limited to this.

On the other hand, if the hidden operation result effect is executed multiple times during execution of the SR1 effect, the second display area 27r2 displays This is an effect of displaying the same kind of suggestive image.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the rendering pattern of the hidden operation result rendering will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns EP01 to EP09 and EP11 to EP19 for executing hidden operation result effects, and any one effect pattern is selected based on the determined variation pattern. will be referred to.

Effect patterns EP01 to EP03, EP06, EP11 to EP13, and EP16 are effect patterns that can be referred to when the SR1 effect is executed and the variation patterns HP11 and HP21 that result in a big hit or a loss are determined. The effect patterns EP01 to EP09 are effect patterns that can be referred to when the variation patterns HP12 and HP22 that result in a big hit or a loss are determined after the SR1 effect is executed and then the SR2 effect develops. The effect patterns EP11 to EP19 are effect patterns that can be referred to when the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 that result in a big hit or a loss are determined after the SR1 effect is executed, followed by the SR3 effect.

Each of the plurality of types of effect patterns corresponds to the number of executions of the hidden operation result effect executed during one execution of the SR1 effect, the type of emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b, and the type of suggestive image. are doing.

As a specific example, the production pattern EP03 is a production pattern that causes the second decoration lamp 17b to emit blue light and displays the suggestive image RG1 in the second display region 27r2 when the number of times of execution is the first time. . Also, the effect pattern EP03 is a effect pattern that causes the second decorative lamp 17b to emit green light and displays the suggestive image RG1 in the second display region 27r2 when the number of executions is the second time. Furthermore, the effect pattern EP03 is a effect pattern that causes the second decorative lamp 17b to emit green light and the suggestive image RG1 to be displayed in the second display area 27r2 when the number of executions is the third or later.

In this embodiment, if the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light during execution of one SR1 effect, the hidden operation result effect continues until the SR1 effect ends, and then a new hidden operation result effect is performed. Although it is a production that does not execute, it is not limited to this.

Further, in this embodiment, during execution of the hidden operation result effect, the execution of a new hidden operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is restricted during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started in response to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the predetermined time is set after the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started. Execution of a new hidden operation result effect is restricted until the specified time elapses.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the hidden operation result effect is a effect that is continuously executed until the SR1 effect ends when the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light. Therefore, during execution of one SR1 effect, after the hidden operation result effect is executed by the second decoration lamp 17b emitting red light, no new hidden operation result effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the general operation result effect corresponds to the normal operation result effect, and the hidden operation result effect corresponds to the specific operation result effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the valid operation period of the general operation effect corresponds to the predetermined valid operation period. Further, in the present embodiment, the valid operation period of the hidden operation effect corresponds to the predetermined valid operation period. Further, in the present embodiment, operating the operation button 19 once corresponds to the predetermined mode operation.

Next, operation states that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, it is possible to set an operation state related to an operation effect. The operation state includes a manual operation state and an automatic operation state. The operation state can be set to either a manual operation state or an automatic operation state according to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player in a standby state in which neither the jackpot game nor the special game is being executed.

In the automatic operation state, when the operation button 19 has not been operated by a predetermined timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect, it is assumed that the operation button 19 has been operated once, and the operation button 19 is regarded as having been operated once. This is an operation state in which execution of the operation result presentation is started.

On the other hand, the manual operation state is an operation state in which execution of the general operation result effect is started when the player operates the operation button 19 once during the operation effective period of the general operation effect.

In the present embodiment, even when the operation state is set to the automatic operation state, the hidden operation result presentation is performed when the operation button 19 is operated when the operation button 19 is not operated. It is not considered and is not automatically executed. In other words, the hidden operation result effect is an effect that is executed when the player operates the operation button 19 during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect regardless of the operation state. In this way, the hidden operation result effect is that the player intentionally operates the operation button 19 during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect in a situation where the operation of the operation button 19 is not prompted while the SR1 effect is being executed. It can be said that it is a production that is executed in the case.

In this embodiment, the operation state related to the operation result presentation corresponds to the execution trigger state of the operation result presentation. Further, in the present embodiment, the manual operation state corresponds to the first execution trigger state, and the automatic operation state corresponds to the second execution trigger state. In this embodiment, when the manual operation state is set, one operation of the operation button 19 by the player corresponds to the start condition of the general operation result effect. Further, in the present embodiment, when the automatic operation state is set, the operation of the operation button 19 is not performed before a predetermined timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect is the condition for starting the general operation result effect. corresponds to

Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11, specific examples of the general operation effect and the hidden operation effect after the special game is started will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), in the first display area 27r1, the effect symbol is fixed and stopped. At this time, the operating state is set to the manual operating state. Also, at this time, no suggestive image is displayed in the second display area 27r2, and the second decorative lamp 17b is in an off state.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed. After the effect symbols are variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the operation effective period of the general operation effect is started, and the notification effect is executed in the first effect display device 27a. In this embodiment, in the notification effect, an image imitating a character is displayed in the first display area 27r1, and a button image imitating the operation button 19 is displayed. As a result, the notification effect can display an image prompting the player to operate the operation button 19 .

As shown in FIG. 7(d), when the operation button 19 is operated, the conditions for starting the general operation result effect are established, and the general operation result effect is executed. In the general operation result presentation, for example, a dialogue image of "Reach!?" is displayed. After the completion of the general operation result effect, as shown in FIG. 7(e), the effect symbol combination is fixed and stopped, and the effect game ends, and the game is controlled to the standby state.

As shown in FIG. 7(f), when the operation button 19 is operated in the standby state, an automatic operation setting screen is displayed in the first display area 27r1. On the automatic operation setting screen, a selection image for setting the automatic operation setting is displayed, and the selection image is displayed so as to be selectable according to the selection operation of the operation button 19 . Here, the automatic operation state is set by selecting the selected image for which the automatic operation setting is set to "ON".

As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the execution of the special game is started after the automatic operation state is set, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed. . After the effect symbols are variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the operation effective period of the general operation effect is started, and the notification effect is executed in the first effect display device 27a.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the automatic operation state is set, the automatic operation state is entered when the operation button 19 is not operated by a predetermined timing during the operation effective period of the general operation presentation. Since it is set, the condition for starting the general operation result effect is established, and the general operation result effect is executed. In the general operation result presentation, for example, a line image of "Reach!!" is displayed. After the general operation result effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the effect symbols in the first and third rows are temporarily stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), the SR1 effect is started after the effect symbols are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination. At this time, the performance symbols in the first and third rows are displayed in a reduced size in the upper portion of the first display area 27r1, and the performance symbols in the second row are continuously variably displayed in an enlarged state. Further, from the timing when the SR1 effect is started, the movable effect of swinging the second effect display device 27b in the vertical direction is started.

Here, a specific example of the hidden operation effect when the effect pattern EP01 has been determined will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8(f), after the SR1 effect is started, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is started, and when the operation button 19 is operated for the first time, the condition for starting the hidden operation result effect is set. Established, the first hidden operation result effect is started. At this time, a suggestive image RG1 related to the effect content of the SR2 effect is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decorative lamp 17b emits blue light. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when a predetermined time has passed since the first hidden operation result effect started, the first hidden operation result effect ends. At this time, the display of the suggestive image RG1 ends, and the second decoration lamp 17b is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the operation button 19 is operated for the second time before the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect ends, the condition for starting the hidden operation result effect is satisfied, and the second operation is executed. Hidden operation result rendering is started. At this time, the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decorative lamp 17b emits blue light. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(c), when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the second hidden operation result effect, the second hidden operation result effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 9(d), when the operation button 19 is operated for the third time before the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect ends, the conditions for starting the hidden operation result effect Hidden operation result rendering is started. At this time, the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decorative lamp 17b emits blue light. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(e), when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the third hidden operation result effect, the third hidden operation result effect ends. In the present embodiment, even if the operation button 19 is operated for the fourth time or later during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect after the fourth time is displayed in the same manner as the hidden operation result effect for the third time. executed.

As shown in FIG. 9(f), after the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is over, when the effect symbols in the second row that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped in a combination of symbols that are lost, an SR2 effect is produced. And the SR1 effect ends without progressing to the SR3 effect. Further, with the end of the SR1 effect, the movable effect of swinging the second effect display device 27b in the vertical direction also ends.

Next, a specific example of the hidden operation effect when the effect pattern EP14 has been determined will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the SR1 effect is started, the movable effect of vertically swinging the second effect display device 27b is started. As shown in FIG. 10(b), after the SR1 effect is started, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is started, and when the operation button 19 is operated for the first time, the condition for starting the hidden operation result effect is set. Established, the first hidden operation result effect is started. At this time, a suggestive image RG2 related to the content of the SR3 effect is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decorative lamp 17b emits blue light. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(c), when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the first hidden operation result effect, the first hidden operation result effect ends. At this time, the display of the suggestive image RG2 ends, and the second decoration lamp 17b is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), if the operation button 19 is operated for the second time before the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect ends, the conditions for starting the hidden operation result effect are satisfied, and the second operation is executed. Hidden operation result rendering is started. At this time, the suggestive image RG2 is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decoration lamp 17b emits green light. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(e), when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the second hidden operation result effect, the second hidden operation result effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 10(f), when the operation button 19 is operated for the third time before the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect ends, the condition for starting the hidden operation result effect is satisfied, and the third operation is performed. Hidden operation result rendering is started. At this time, the suggestive image RG2 is displayed in the second display area 27r2. Also, the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when the hidden operation result effect in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light is executed, the hidden operation result effect continues until the SR1 effect ends. is executed. Furthermore, when the SR1 effect ends, the effect symbols in the second row that have been displayed in a variable manner are temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination of symbols that will be lost. Further, with the end of the SR1 effect, the movable effect of swinging the second effect display device 27b in the vertical direction also ends.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), after the SR1 effect ends, the SR3 effect is started. At this time, the performance symbols in the second row, which have been temporarily stopped and displayed, start to variably display again. Also, a movable effect is executed in which the second effect display device 27b is moved upward and then returned to the original position. At this time, the second display area 27r2 displays a character image "SR3 development" indicating that the SR3 effect has started. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(c), the SR3 effect is executed in the first effect display device 27a.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the operation state flag setting process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The operation state flag setting process is a process that is executed in a state where the control is made to the standby state and the operation state can be set.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the operation state flag setting process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting of the automatic operation state is turned on according to the selection operation of the operation button 19 (step S101). When determining that the setting of the automatic operation state is ON and the selection operation is not performed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S103 without executing step S102. On the other hand, when determining that the setting of the automatic operation state is ON and the selection operation is performed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation state flag to a value indicating the automatic operation state (step S102). The operation state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is set with a value indicating the operation state. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the setting of the automatic operation state has been selected and operated to be OFF. When determining that the setting of the automatic operation state is OFF and the selection operation is not performed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation state flag setting process without executing step S104. On the other hand, when determining that the setting of the automatic operation state is OFF and the selection operation has been performed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the manual operation state in the operation state flag (step S104). When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation state flag setting process.

As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the execution trigger state (operation state) for the trigger for executing the operation result effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to execution trigger state control means.

Next, general operation effect determination processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The general operation effect determination process is a process that is executed when a game start command is input.
In the general operation effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern from the input game start command, and when the identified variation pattern is the variation pattern HP01, HP11 to HP13, HP21 to HP23, the probability corresponding to the variation pattern A lottery for winning is performed, and whether or not to execute the general operation presentation is determined based on the lottery result. When determining to execute the general operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the general operation result effect based on whether or not the specified variation pattern is a variation pattern for a big hit. The sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the general operation effect determination process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the general operation effect control processing for controlling the general operation effect will be described. The general operation effect control process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle by the sub-control CPU 41a during a predetermined period after it is determined in the general operation effect determination process that the general operation effect is to be executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation effective period of the general operation effect is in effect (step S201). A predetermined period after the start of the special game is set as the operation effective period of the general operation effect. When determining that it is not during the operation valid period of the general operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the general operation effect control process. On the other hand, when determining that it is during the operation effective period of the general operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S202.

In step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display in the first display area 27r1 a notification image indicating that the operation valid period of the general operation effect is in effect. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether an operation signal from the operation button 19 has been input. When determining that the operation signal from the operation button 19 has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S206. When determining that the operation signal from the operation button 19 has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the set operation state is the automatic operation state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the operation state flag and determines whether the set operation state is the automatic operation state based on the value stored in the operation state flag. When determining that the set operation state is the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S205. When determining that the set operation state is not the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the general operation effect control process.

In step S205, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is a predetermined operation timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect. As the predetermined operation timing, the timing when a predetermined time has passed after the start of the operation effective period of the general operation effect is set. When determining that it is the predetermined operation timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, when determining that it is not the predetermined operation timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the general operation effect control process.

In step S206, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a general operation result effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the general operation result effect by displaying the determined type of dialogue image in the first display area 27r1. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the general operation effect control process.

By executing such a general operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a detects the timing when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation valid period of the general operation effect in the manual operation state. , the general operation result effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the automatic operation state, even if the operation button 19 is not operated, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the general operation result effect at a predetermined operation timing within the operation effective period of the general operation effect. can be executed. In addition, even in the automatic operation state, the sub-control CPU 41a, if the operation button 19 is operated once before the predetermined operation timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect, the operation button 19 A general operation result effect can be executed at the timing when one operation of is performed. In this way, the general operation result effect is an operation result effect whose execution is started when the start condition is satisfied during the operation valid period of the general operation effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control to execute the general operation effect corresponds to effect control means.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, the SR1 effect pattern determination process will be described. The SR1 effect pattern determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a triggered by the input of a game start command that can specify any of the variation patterns HP11 to HP13 and HP21 to HP23 in which the SR1 effect is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game start command for executing the SR2 effect is input (step S301). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP12 and HP22 in which the SR2 effect is executed has been input. When determining that the game start command for executing the SR2 effect has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when determining that the game start command for executing the SR2 effect has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S303.

In step S302, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns EP01 to EP09 for the hidden operation result effect, and stores information indicating the determined effect pattern for the hidden operation result effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. do. Effect patterns EP01 to EP09 are effect patterns in which suggestive image RG1 is displayed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect pattern of the hidden operation result effect of displaying the suggestive image RG1 in the second display area 27r2 in the case of the variation pattern in which the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed. decide.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern that can be specified from the input game start command is a variation pattern that will result in a big hit, and based on the determination result, determines the effect pattern with a predetermined probability. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a directs the performance patterns EP04, EP05, EP07 to EP09 including the red luminescent color to have a higher expectation for the big hit than the performance patterns EP01 to EP03, EP06 not including the red luminescent color. determine the pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the production patterns EP02, EP03, and EP06 including the green luminescent color are superior to the production pattern EP01 that does not include the green luminescent color, except for the production patterns EP04, EP05, and EP07 to EP09 that include the red luminescent color. A performance pattern is determined so that the degree of expectation for a big hit is also high. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S305.

In step S303, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 in which the SR3 effect is executed has been input. When determining that the game start command for executing the SR3 effect has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, when determining that the game start command for executing the SR3 effect has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S306.

In step S304, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns EP11 to EP19 for the hidden operation result effect, and stores information indicating the determined effect pattern for the hidden operation result effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. do. Effect patterns EP11 to EP19 are effect patterns of hidden operation result effects in which suggestive image RG2 is displayed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed when the variation pattern is that the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern that can be specified from the input game start command is a variation pattern that will result in a big hit, and based on the determination result, determines the effect pattern with a predetermined probability. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a directs the performance patterns EP14, EP15, EP17 to EP19 including the red luminescent color to have a higher expectation for the big hit than the performance patterns EP11 to EP13, EP16 not including the red luminescent color. determine the pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the production patterns EP12, EP13, and EP16 including the green luminescent color are superior to the production pattern EP11 that does not include the green luminescent color, except for the production patterns EP14, EP15, and EP17 to EP19 that include the red luminescent color. A performance pattern is determined so that the degree of expectation for a big hit is also high. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S305.

In step S305, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second movable effect pattern as the effect pattern of the movable effect, and stores information indicating the determined effect pattern of the movable effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the case of the variation pattern in which the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed and the variation pattern in which the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the second movable effect determine the pattern. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the SR1 effect pattern determination process.

In step S306, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns EP01 to EP03, EP06, EP11 to EP13, and EP16 of the hidden operation result effects that do not include red light emission color, Information indicating the effect pattern of the operation result effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the case of a variation pattern in which neither the SR2 effect nor the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, even if the hidden operation result effect is performed multiple times, the red It is possible to prevent the production pattern of the hidden operation result production including the luminescent color from being determined. Therefore, when the hidden operation result effect of the effect pattern including the red light emission color is executed, it is possible to perform control so that one of the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect is executed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern that can be specified from the input game start command is a variation pattern that will result in a big hit, and based on the determination result, determines the effect pattern with a predetermined probability. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a is designed so that the production patterns EP02, EP03, EP06, EP12, EP13, and EP16 including the green luminous color have a higher expectation for the big hit than the production patterns EP01 and EP11 which do not contain the green luminous color. to determine the production pattern. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher expectation for a big hit in the production patterns EP11, EP12, EP13, EP16 in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed than in the production patterns EP01, EP02, EP03, EP06 in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed. The production pattern is determined as follows. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S307.

In step S307, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first movable effect pattern as the effect pattern of the movable effect, and stores information indicating the determined effect pattern of the movable effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first movable effect pattern when it is a variation pattern in which neither the SR2 effect nor the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the SR1 effect pattern determination process. Henceforth, in this embodiment, it may be shown that predetermined conditions are met when it is decided to execute the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect after the SR1 effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, in a process different from the SR1 effect pattern determination process, the sub-control CPU41a identifies a variation pattern from the input game start command, and the identified variation pattern is one of the variation patterns HP11 to HP13 and HP21 to HP23. In either case, the SR1 effect is executed during a part of the predetermined period during which the special game is executed. Further, when the specified variation pattern is one of the variation patterns HP12 and HP22, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the SR2 effect after executing the SR1 effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a variation pattern from the input game start command, and if the specified variation pattern is either one of the variation patterns HP13 and HP23, executes the SR1 effect and then the SR3 effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU41a for executing the SR1 effect to SR3 effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the movable effect control process for controlling the movable effect will be described. The movable effect control process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle by the sub-control CPU 41a during the execution of the special game based on the game start command in which the SR1 effect is executed.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is time to start executing the movable effect. As the timing for starting the execution of the movable effect, a predetermined timing for starting the execution of the SR1 effect during execution of the special game is determined. When determining that it is not the timing to start execution of the movable effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to start execution of the movable effect, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the movable effect based on the effect pattern of the movable effect determined in the SR1 effect pattern determination process. After starting the movable effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable effect control process.

When the SR1 effect is being executed by the secondary control CPU 41a executing such a movable effect control process, the movable effect is executed by moving the second effect display device 27b. Specifically, when neither the SR2 effect nor the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the movable effect is executed in the first movable effect mode in the specific period based on the first movable effect pattern, and the specified After the period ends, the movable effect will not be executed. On the other hand, when the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, and when the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, based on the second movable effect pattern, the first movable effect is performed during the specific period. After the movable effect is executed in the effect mode and the specific period ends, the movable effect is executed in the second movable effect mode. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control to execute such a movable effect corresponds to movable effect control means.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, hidden operation effect control processing for controlling the hidden operation effect will be described. The hidden operation effect control process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle by the sub-control CPU 41a when a game start command for executing the SR1 effect is input.

First, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is in effect (step S501). A predetermined period after the start of the special game is set as the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. When determining that it is not during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hidden operation effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S502.

In step S502, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the hidden operation result effect execution flag and determines whether or not the hidden operation result effect is being executed. The hidden operation result effect execution flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and indicates whether or not the hidden operation result effect is being executed. When determining that the hidden operation result effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S506 without executing steps S503 to S505. On the other hand, when determining that the hidden operation result effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S503.

In step S503, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether an operation signal from the operation button 19 has been input. When determining that the operation signal from the operation button 19 has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hidden operation result effect control process. When determining that the operation signal from the operation button 19 has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S504.

In step S504, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process of updating the execution count of hidden operation result effects. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the execution count counter and counts the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed during the execution of the SR1 effect. The number-of-executions counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter that indicates the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed during the execution of the SR1 effect. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S505.

In step S505, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to start the hidden operation result effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the suggestion image in the second display area 27r2 based on the information indicating the effect pattern of the hidden operation result effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the second operation based on the information indicating the effect pattern of the hidden operation result effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed, which is stored in the execution count counter. It controls lighting of the decoration lamp 17b. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating that the hidden operation result effect is being executed in the hidden operation result effect execution flag. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hidden operation effect control process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hidden operation effect is not being executed during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect, the condition for starting the hidden operation result effect is established by operating the operation button 19 once. . Execution of the hidden operation result effect is started when the start condition is satisfied during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a hidden operation result effect each time the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect, when the hidden operation result effect is not being executed. It is possible to run Also, in other words, considering that the SR1 effect is being executed during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when the SR1 effect is being executed, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect A hidden operation result presentation is executed in response to one operation of the operation button 19 in .

In particular, when the SR1 effect is being executed and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hidden operation result effect in the effect mode that emits light in either blue or green. , when the operation button 19 is operated once, it is possible to execute the hidden operation result effect in the effect mode of emitting red light. Further, in the SR1 effect, the sub-control CPU 41a executes either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect after executing the hidden operation result effect in the effect mode that emits light in either blue or green. and SR3 effects may not be executed. On the other hand, in the SR1 effect, the sub-control CPU 41a executes either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect after executing the hidden operation result effect in the red light emitting effect mode.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the SR2 effect after executing the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 in the red light emitting effect mode. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the SR3 effect after executing the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 in the red light emitting effect mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode of emitting red light, the sub-control CPU 41a hits more than when the hidden operation result effect is performed in the effect mode of emitting light in blue and green. You can control your expectations. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is arranged such that when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the green light emitting effect mode, the expectation for the big win is higher than when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the blue light emitting effect mode. can be controlled to Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher hit rate when the hidden operation result rendering in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 is executed than when the hidden operation result rendering in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed is executed. You can control your expectations. Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls execution of the hidden operation effect corresponds to effect control means.

In step S506, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the condition for ending the hidden operation result rendering is satisfied. In this embodiment, the end condition of the hidden operation result effect is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time has passed since the special game was started. Also, in the present embodiment, the end condition of the hidden operation result effect is when a predetermined time has passed since the hidden operation result effect started in the case where the second decoration lamp 17b emits light in blue and green. It is a condition that holds for Specifically, in a process different from the hidden operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the elapsed time from the timing when the special game was started. In addition, in a process different from the hidden operation effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the elapsed time from the timing when the hidden operation result effect is started based on the effect pattern that emits light in blue and green. Then, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the completion condition of the hidden operation result presentation is satisfied by referring to the counting result thus counted. If it is determined that the end condition of the hidden operation result rendering is met, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S507. On the other hand, when determining that the end condition for the hidden operation result effect is not met, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hidden operation effect control process.

In step S507, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to terminate the hidden operation result rendering. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to hide the suggestive image displayed in the second display area 27r2. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to turn off the second decorative lamp 17b that is on. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating that the hidden operation result effect is not being executed in the hidden operation result effect execution flag. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hidden operation effect control process.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can end the hidden operation result effect at the timing when the condition for ending the hidden operation result effect is satisfied during execution of the hidden operation result effect. By performing such control, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts executing the hidden operation result effect with the effect pattern in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits blue and green light, the hidden operation result effect is executed. A hidden operation result performance is executed over a period from when execution of the result performance is started until a predetermined time elapses. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the hidden operation result effect with the effect pattern that emits red light, the period from the start of the hidden operation result effect to the end of the specific period. to execute the hidden operation result effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the SR1 effect ends at the same timing as the end of the specific period. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is being executed and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a In addition, it is possible to execute the hidden operation result effect in the effect mode of emitting either blue or green light. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hidden operation result effect with the effect pattern in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits blue and green lights even when the predetermined condition is satisfied, It is possible to execute the hidden operation result presentation each time the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period of the hidden operation presentation. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the SR1 effect when executing the hidden operation result effect with the effect pattern in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light even when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The hidden operation result presentation is continuously executed until the timing. Therefore, the execution of the hidden operation result effect is restricted until the timing when the SR1 effect ends, and the hidden operation result effect is executed each time the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect. I can't let you.

Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a similarly executes each step of the hidden operation effect control process regardless of whether the operation state is the automatic operation state or the manual operation state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the hidden operation effect both when it is controlled in the manual operation state and when it is controlled in the automatic operation state. Execution of the hidden operation result performance is started when the operation button 19 is operated once during the valid period. Further, when the SR1 effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the operation button during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect in both the case of being controlled in the manual operation state and the case of being controlled in the automatic operation state. When one operation of 19 is not performed, execution of the hidden operation result presentation is not started. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the automatic operation state, even if the operation button 19 has not been operated once by a predetermined timing during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. also does not start execution of the hidden operation result presentation.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16, the control mode of the general operation effect during execution of the special game will be described. Note that description of similar control modes will be omitted.
First, an example in which the manual operation state is set will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16(a), after the special game is started, the operation effective period of the general operation effect is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T10, and the notification effect is started. Note that the execution of the general operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 19 is not restricted during the operation effective period of the general operation effect.

Then, when the operation button 19 is operated once at the timing indicated by symbol T12, the execution of the general operation result rendering is started in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. Also, in this case, the operation effective period of the general operation effect is set up to the timing indicated by symbol T13 as the upper limit, but the operation effective period ends at the timing when the operation button 19 indicated by symbol T12 is operated. . When the operation effective period ends, the notification effect also ends. The general operation result effect is continuously executed until a predetermined effect time elapses.

Next, an example when the automatic operation state is set will be described. A description of matters overlapping with the example in the case where the manual operation state is set is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 16(b), in the automatic operation state, the operation button 19 is not operated until the timing indicated by reference symbol T11 after the operation valid period of the general operation presentation starts at the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. In this case, the execution of the general operation result effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T11.

Thus, when the general operation effect is executed, if the manual operation state is set, the notification effect is performed at the timing when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period of the general operation effect. Upon completion, execution of the general operation result effect is started. On the other hand, when the automatic operation state is set, the notification effect ends at a predetermined operation timing in the operation effective period of the general operation effect, and the execution of the general operation result effect is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the control mode of the hidden operation effect during execution of the special game will be described. Note that description of similar control modes will be omitted.
First, an example in the case where the effect pattern EP03 is determined when the manual operation state is set will be described. In the effect pattern EP03, the suggestive image RG1 can be displayed on the second effect display device 27b according to the operation of the operation button 19, and the second decoration lamp 17b changes to blue, green, or green depending on the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed. This is an effect pattern in which light can be emitted in the order of green.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the special game is started, the execution of the SR1 effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T20. At this time, execution of the movable effect is started in the effect mode in which the second effect display device 27b is vertically swung. Then, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T21. Note that the notification effect is not executed in the hidden operation effect.

Next, when the operation button 19 is operated for the first time at the timing indicated by symbol T22, execution of the first hidden operation result rendering is started in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19. FIG. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode in which the suggestion image RG1 is displayed and in the rendering mode in which the blue light is emitted. Also, when the first hidden operation result effect starts, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is restricted.

Then, the execution of the first hidden operation result effect ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23 when a predetermined time has passed since the execution of the first hidden operation result effect started. In addition, when the first hidden operation result effect ends, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is permitted.

Next, execution of the second hidden operation result rendering is started in response to the second operation of the operation button 19 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed and in the rendering mode in which the green light is emitted. Also, when the second hidden operation result effect starts, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is restricted.

Then, execution of the second concealed operation result effect ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the second hidden operation result effect started. In addition, when the second hidden operation result effect ends, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is permitted.

Next, in response to the third operation of the operation button 19, execution of the third hidden operation result rendering is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T26. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed and in the rendering mode in which the green light is emitted. Also, when the third hidden operation result effect starts, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is restricted.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T27 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of execution of the third hidden operation result effect, the execution of the third hidden operation result effect ends. Further, when the third hidden operation result effect ends, execution of a new hidden operation result effect is allowed.

After that, the SR1 effect ends at the timing indicated by symbol T28. At this time, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect ends, and the movable effect ends.
Next, an example in which the effect pattern EP14 is determined when the manual operation state is set will be described. In the effect pattern EP14, the suggestive image RG2 can be displayed on the second effect display device 27b, and the second decorative lamp 17b can emit light in the order of blue, green, and red according to the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed. It's a pattern.

As shown in FIG. 17(b), execution of the first hidden operation result rendering is started in response to the first operation of the operation button 19 at the timing indicated by symbol T22. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed and in the rendering mode in which the blue light is emitted.

In response to the second operation of the operation button 19, the execution of the second hidden operation result rendering is started at the timing indicated by symbol T24. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed and in the rendering mode in which the green light is emitted.

In response to the third operation of the operation button 19, the execution of the third hidden operation result rendering is started at the timing indicated by symbol T26. In this case, as the hidden operation result rendering, the hidden operation result rendering is started in the rendering mode of displaying the suggestive image RG2 and the rendering mode of emitting red light.

Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T28, execution of the third concealment operation result rendering ends. Also, at this time, the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect ends, the SR1 effect ends, and the SR3 effect starts. In this case, execution of the movable effect is started by moving the second effect display device 27b upward and returning it to the original position. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T28, the movable presentation ends.

Next, an example will be described in which the operation button 19 is not operated during the operation effective period of the hidden operation presentation when the automatic operation state is set.
As shown in FIG. 17(c), the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is started at the timing indicated by symbol T21. Even when the automatic operation state is set, if the operation button 19 is not operated during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation state is hidden until the timing shown in T28 when the operation effective period ends. The operation result effect is not executed. When the automatic operation state is set, if the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation results in the same control mode as when the manual operation state is set. The performance will be executed.

As described above, when the hidden operation effect is executed in this embodiment, regardless of whether the set operation state is the manual operation state or the automatic operation state, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is At the timing when the operation button 19 is operated once, the hidden operation result effect is executed. Further, the operation of the operation button 19 is restricted during execution of the hidden operation result presentation, and the operation of the operation button 19 is performed multiple times when the operation of the operation button 19 is not restricted during the operation effective period of the hidden operation presentation. If it is performed twice, the hidden operation result effect is executed each time the operation button 19 is operated.

Further, when the hidden operation effect is executed, if the set operation state is the automatic operation state, if the operation button 19 is not operated during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation is performed. The resulting effect will not be executed.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) When the SR1 effect is being executed, the degree of expectation for a big win, in which a big win game is given after the special game being executed is completed in response to one operation of the operation button 19 during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. A hidden operation result effect suggesting is executed. Therefore, during the execution of the SR1 effect, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game, to heighten the expectation of the award of the jackpot game, and to improve the interest in the game. .

(2) The effect mode of the hidden operation result effect includes the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, and the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light. The jackpot expectations suggested by are different. As a result, it is possible to diversify the presentation mode of the hidden operation result presentation and draw attention to the relationship between the presentation mode of the hidden operation result presentation and the degree of expectation for a big win, thereby improving the interest in the game. can be planned.

(3) When the hidden operation result effect is executed with the second decoration lamp 17b emitting blue light, and when the hidden operation result effect is executed with the second decoration lamp 17b emitting green light. Then, the suggested jackpot expectations are different. It is possible to further draw attention to the relationship between the presentation mode of the hidden operation result presentation and the degree of expectation for the big win, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(4) During the valid operation period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect can be executed each time the operation button 19 is operated once. Therefore, during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect can be executed every time the player operates the operation button 19 once according to the player's intention. By executing the performance, the degree of expectation for a big hit can be predicted, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) Even when the predetermined condition is satisfied, if the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, the hidden operation effect is executed. During the operation effective period, a hidden operation result presentation can be executed each time the player operates the operation button 19 according to the player's intention. By executing the hidden operation result presentation, the degree of expectation for a big win can be predicted, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation button 19 is pressed once even after the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits either blue or green light. When the operation is performed, if the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light, it is possible to suggest a different degree of expectation for a big win. Therefore, by operating the operation button 19 once after the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits light in either blue or green, the second decoration lamp 17b turns red. It is possible to make the player expect that the hidden operation result effect will be executed in the effect mode that emits light. Then, after predicting the degree of expectation of a big hit by the hidden operation result rendering mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, the hidden operation result in the rendering mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light. It is possible to predict the degree of expectation for a big hit by the performance, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) When the SR1 effect is being executed and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the player can operate the operation button 19 once according to the player's intention during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. The hidden operation result effect can be executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light each time the operation is performed. By executing the hidden operation result effect in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, the degree of expectation for the big win can be predicted, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

(8) When the hidden operation result rendering is executed in a rendering mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, or in a rendering mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light. By differentiating the presentation time between the two, it is possible to make the player pay attention to each presentation time and improve the interest in the game. Also, when execution of the hidden operation result effect is started in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the execution of the SR1 effect is started regardless of the timing at which the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started. Starting from the timing at which the game is performed, attention can be drawn to the hidden operation result rendering over a period of time until the specified period of time elapses until the specified period of time ends. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) After the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, it is expected that either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect will be executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game. On the other hand, after the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, it becomes possible to specify that either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is to be executed, and the SR2 effect or The execution of the SR3 performance makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation for a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to further heighten the sense of anticipation for the award of the big hit game, and to improve the interest in the game.

(10) In the manual operation state, the execution of the general operation result effect can be started by operating the operation button 19 once at the timing intended by the player during the operation effective period of the general operation effect, It is possible to improve the interest in the game. In addition, in the automatic operation state, even if the player does not operate the operation button 19 once during the operation effective period of the general operation presentation, the execution of the general operation result presentation can be started, and the interest in the game is improved. can be achieved.

(11) When the SR1 effect is being executed, if the manual operation state is controlled, the hidden operation result effect is performed when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. is started to run. On the other hand, even if the operation is controlled to the automatic operation state and the operation button 19 is not operated once within the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect until the predetermined timing, the hidden operation result effect is not executed. not started. Therefore, the player can operate the operation button 19 at the timing intended by the player during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect while suppressing the execution of the hidden operation result effect from being started unintentionally by the player. Thus, the execution of the hidden operation result effect can be started, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) When the SR1 effect is being executed, the notification prompting the user to operate the operation button 19 once is not executed during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect. Therefore, even when it is not notified that the operation button 19 is operated once, it is possible to create a situation in which the operation button 19 is positively operated, thereby increasing interest in the game. can.

(13) When the SR1 effect is being executed, even if it is controlled to the automatic operation state, if the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, Execution of the hidden operation result effect is started. Therefore, when the SR1 effect is being executed, the execution of the hidden operation result effect can be started at the timing intended by the player during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect regardless of the controlled operation state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(14) Even after execution of the hidden operation result rendering in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits red light, or after execution of the hidden operation result rendering in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed, Alternatively, the type of super ready-to-win effect to be executed can be varied depending on whether the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG2 is displayed has been executed. Then, attention can be drawn to the relationship between the type of the hidden operation result effect and the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect executed corresponding to the type of the hidden operation result effect, thereby improving interest in the game.

(15) When the hidden operation result effect is executed, in the second effect display device 27b, the suggestion image RG1 suggesting the effect content of the SR2 effect, the suggestion image RG2 suggesting the effect content of the SR3 effect, and the SR2 effect or The combination with the emission color of the second decorative lamp 17b, which suggests the degree of expectation that the SR3 effect will be executed, suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. Therefore, when the hidden operation result effect is executed, it is possible to predict the degree of expectation that the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect will be executed while predicting the effect contents of the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect. Then, by combining the performance contents of the SR2 performance or SR3 performance and the expectation level of execution of the SR2 performance or SR3 performance, it is possible to predict the degree of expectation for a big hit, and to improve the interest in the game.

(16) During the specific period, it is possible to draw attention to the movable effect that is executed in a manner in which the second effect display device 27b is vertically swung. After the specific period ends, whether or not the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed depends on whether or not the movable effect is executed in the mode of moving the second effect display device 27b upward. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(17) When the SR1 effect is being executed, the movable effect is executed by moving the second effect display device 27b. Therefore, when the hidden operation result performance is executed during the execution of the SR1 performance, the degree of expectation for a big hit is predicted based on the content suggested by the second performance display device 27b while drawing attention to the movable performance by the second performance display device 27b. It is possible to make it possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decorative lamp 17b emits either blue or green light, when the specified time has passed since the special game was started. The end condition of the hidden operation result rendering does not have to be satisfied. Further, for example, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the conditions for ending the hidden operation result effect are met when the specified time has passed since the special game started. You don't have to. In this case, for example, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, during the period from when the execution of the hidden operation result effect is started until the specific effect time elapses, It is preferable that the hidden operation result effect is executed throughout. Also, the specific effect time may be longer than the predetermined time. According to this, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the hidden operation is performed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light. The hidden operation result presentation can be executed over a longer period of time than when the result presentation is executed. Then, it is possible to particularly draw attention to the hidden operation result effect of the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light. Also, for example, the specific presentation time may be shorter than the predetermined time or may be the same as the predetermined time.

In the above embodiment, for example, even if the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the second decoration lamp 17b emits either blue or green light in the effect mode. As in the case where the hidden operation result presentation is executed, the end condition of the hidden operation result presentation may be satisfied when a predetermined time has passed since the execution of the hidden operation result presentation was started.

- In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the operation result presentation is started by operating the operation button 19 once, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the operation result effect may be started by operating the operation button 19 a plurality of times. Further, for example, the execution of the operation result effect may be started when the operation button 19 is continuously operated (long-pressed) for a certain period of time, and the operation button 19 is continuously operated for a certain period of time. The operation result presentation may be executed during the period. Thus, the predetermined mode operation may be an operation in any mode.

In the above-described embodiment, after the hidden operation result effect is executed, the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b may change each time the hidden operation result effect is executed, but this is not the only option. For example, after the hidden operation result effect is executed, the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b may change each time the hidden operation result effect is executed a plurality of times. Also, in this case, after the hidden operation result effect is executed, the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed until the light emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b changes for the first time, and the second decoration lamp is executed for the first time. The number of executions of the hidden operation result effect executed from when the light emission color of 17b changes to when the light emission color of the second decorative lamp 17b changes for the second time may be different.

- In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of light emission colors of the second decoration lamp 17b in the suggestive light effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be two types of emission colors, or four or more types, for example. Further, although there are two types of suggestive images displayed in the second display area 27r2 in the suggestive image display effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of suggested images may be one. In this case, it is preferable to display a common image related to the effect contents of the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect as the suggested image in the second display area 27r2. Further, there may be three or more types of suggestive images. In this case, there may be multiple types of suggestive images related to the effect content of the SR2 effect, and there may be multiple types of suggestive images related to the effect content of the SR3 effect.

In the above embodiment, when the hidden operation result rendering is executed for the fourth time or later, the hidden operation result rendering is executed in the same manner as the third hidden operation result rendering, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the hidden operation result effect is executed for the fourth time or later, if the operation button 19 is operated during the effective period of the hidden operation effect after the hidden operation effect is executed, The hidden operation result effect may be executed in a different effect mode from the operation result effect.

・In the above embodiment, when the hidden operation result effect is being executed, if the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation valid period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect is not executed. , but not limited to this. For example, when the operation button 19 is operated while the hidden operation result effect is being executed during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect being executed is terminated and a new hidden operation is performed. A result production may be started. In this case, if the operation button 19 is operated a plurality of times during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect is executed each time the operation button 19 is operated. good too. According to this, during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect, the hidden operation result effect can be enjoyed a plurality of times at the timing intended by the player even during execution of the hidden operation result effect.

In addition, during the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect, if the operation button 19 is operated while the hidden operation result effect is being executed, a new hidden operation will be performed after the hidden operation result effect that is being executed ends. An operation result presentation may be started.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation state is set to the automatic operation state, the hidden operation result rendering may be automatically executed. Further, in this case, when a predetermined timing has come during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect, one hidden operation result effect may be executed, and a plurality of predetermined hidden operation result effects may be executed. may be executed. At this time, the general operation result effect may be an effect that is automatically executed assuming that one operation of the operation button 19 has been performed during the operation effective period of the general operation effect. It may be a production that is not executed immediately.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation button 19 is continuously operated for a certain period of time or longer during the effective operation period of the hidden operation presentation, one operation of the operation button 19 is considered to be performed multiple times. Therefore, the hidden operation result effect may be executed multiple times.

- In the above embodiment, the operation means that can be operated by the player is not limited to the operation button 19, but may be, for example, an operation lever that can be operated by the player.
- In the above embodiment, the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are effects that can be executed after the SR1 effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the SR1 effect is started, the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect may be executed before the execution of the SR1 effect is completed.

・In the above embodiment, when the SR1 effect ends, the variably displayed 2nd row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the missing symbol combination, and when the SR2 effect or SR3 effect is started, they change again. Although the display is started, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the SR1 effect ends and the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is started, the effect symbols in the second row may not be stopped and displayed temporarily, but may continue to be variably displayed.

- In the above embodiment, when the SR1 effect is being executed, the hidden operation effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a period in which the special game is being executed and reach is not formed, the hidden operation effect may be executed. In this case, the general operation effect may be executed with priority over the hidden operation effect. Further, for example, when the SR2 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is finished, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is set even after the SR2 effect is started, and the SR1 effect is executed even during the execution of the SR2 effect. The hidden operation result effect may be executed based on the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed during execution of the effect. In this case, during execution of the SR2 effect, when the hidden operation result effect is executed, as the suggestive image display effect, the suggestive image RG1 may not be displayed, and an image indicating that the SR2 effect has progressed may be displayed. , an image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit may be displayed. Similarly, when the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is finished, the operation effective period of the hidden operation effect is set even after the SR3 effect is started, and the SR1 effect is also executed during the execution of the SR3 effect. The hidden operation result effect may be executed based on the number of times the hidden operation result effect is executed during the execution of . In this case, during execution of the SR3 effect, when the hidden operation result effect is executed, as the suggestive image display effect, the suggestive image RG2 may not be displayed, and an image indicating that the SR3 effect has progressed may be displayed. , an image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit may be displayed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the hidden operation effect may be an effect that can be executed during the entire period during which the SR1 effect is executed.
- In the above-described embodiment, the hidden operation result effect is a combination of the suggestive image display effect and the suggestive light emitting effect to suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to these effects, by executing a suggestive voice effect through the speaker 18, the hidden operation result effect can include the type of suggestive image displayed in the second display area 27r2 and the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b. and the type of sound output from the speaker 18 may be combined to provide an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit. Further, for example, the hidden operation result effect may be an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit by arbitrarily combining a suggestive image display effect, a suggestive light effect, and a suggestive sound effect.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the suggestive light emission effect may be an effect in which both the first decoration lamp 17a and the second decoration lamp 17b emit light. Further, for example, the suggestive light emission effect may be an effect in which the second decoration lamp 17b does not emit light and the first decoration lamp 17a emits light.

- In the above-described embodiment, the first movable effect mode is a mode in which the second effect display device 27b is vertically swung during a specific period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first movable effect mode, the second effect display device 27b is moved upward and returned to the original position in accordance with the execution of the hidden operation result effect at the timing when the conditions for starting the hidden operation result effect are met in a specific period. It may be in a mode of returning. Thus, the hidden operation result effect may be a effect executed by combining a suggestive image display effect, a suggestive light emitting effect, and a movable effect, or may be a effect executed by arbitrarily combining these effects. good too.

- In the above embodiment, the movable effect is executed in the second movable effect mode from the timing when the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed after the SR1 effect is executed, the movable effect is executed in the second movable effect mode during the execution of the SR1 effect before the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is started. You may do so.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the suggestive image display effect may be an effect in which the suggestive image is displayed in the first display area 27r1.
In the above embodiment, for example, either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect may be executed after the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits green light.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the hidden operation result effect is executed in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed, or the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are executed. There may be a case where none of the SR3 effects are executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the effect develops to the SR2 effect. There may be cases where it develops into an SR3 effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the hidden operation result effect in which the suggestive image RG1 is displayed in the second display area 27r2 in the effect mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits red light, the effect develops to the SR2 effect. There may be cases where it develops into an SR3 effect.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the lighting mode of the second decoration lamp 17b in the hidden operation result rendering may include a lighting mode that allows the user to specify that a jackpot game is to be awarded. For example, when the hidden operation result effect is executed in a light emission mode in which the second decoration lamp 17b emits rainbow colors, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game is awarded after the special game being executed is finished. can be

- In the above-described embodiment, the emission color of the second decorative lamp 17b may change depending on the number of executions of the hidden operation result effect, but this is not the only option. For example, the emission color of the second decoration lamp 17b may change according to the number of times the operation button 19 is operated during the effective operation period of the hidden operation effect. In this case, when the operation button 19 is operated during execution of the hidden operation result presentation during the operation effective period of the hidden operation presentation, the number of operations may be updated or may not be updated. .

- In the above-described embodiment, the operation state can be set according to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player in the standby state in which the jackpot game and the special game are not being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, the operation state may be set according to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player. Further, for example, the operation state may be set according to the operation of the operation button 19 by the player during execution of the special game.

- In the above embodiment, it is determined whether to control to the high probability state or to the low probability state after the end of the big win game based on the type of the big win, but it is not limited to this. For example, during a big win game, when a game ball entering the big win hole 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, while the big win hole is opened during the big win game. When the game ball entered at 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Also, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big winning in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 hardly passes through the special passing area. . In this case, a distribution member is provided for distributing the game balls entered into the big winning hole 31, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big win. Then, depending on the sorting mode of the sorting member, control may be performed so that the probability of the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passing through the special passing area is different.

- In the above-described embodiment, the probability state and the base state are used as the game state, but the game state is not limited to this. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state instead of the base state.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big win and a small win.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Also, for example, it may be executed in the order in which the game ball enters the first start port 28 and the second start port 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time good. Also, for example, the number of special games may be one, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Alternatively, separate means for controlling the first effect display device 27a and the second effect display device 27b may be provided. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

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

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) may be used in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(b) A notifying means for executing a predetermined notification is provided, and the notifying means prompts the operation means to perform the predetermined mode operation during the predetermined operation effective period when the specific ready-to-win effect is being executed. It is characterized by not executing notification.

(b) Even when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control means, when executing the specific operation result effect in the first effect mode, controls the operation means during the predetermined operation valid period. The specific operation result effect can be executed each time the predetermined mode operation is performed.

(c) the first effect mode of the specific operation result effect includes a third effect mode and a fourth effect mode, and the specific operation result effect is executed in the third effect mode; It is characterized in that the suggested degree of expectation for a big hit is different between when the specific operation result effect is executed in the fourth effect mode.

(d) When the performance control means is controlled to the second execution opportunity state when the specific reach performance is being executed, and the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation valid period is characterized by starting execution of the specific operation result presentation.

(e) The specific operation result effects include a first specific operation result effect and a second specific operation result effect, and the special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect. The effect control means executes the first special effect after executing the first specific operation result effect in the second effect mode, and executes the second specific operation result effect in the second effect mode. After the execution, the second special effect is executed.

(f) The effect execution means includes a specific effect execution means, and when the specific operation result effect is executed, the specific effect execution means performs a combination of a first effect element and a second effect element The degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested, the first performance element is a performance element suggesting the content of performance of the special performance, and the second performance element is a performance element suggesting the degree of expectation for execution of the special performance. characterized by being

(g) the effect control means, when starting execution of the specific operation result effect in the first effect mode, a period from when execution of the specific operation result effect is started until a predetermined time elapses; While the specific operation result effect is executed over a period of time, when the execution of the specific operation result effect is started in the second effect mode, the specific effect time after starting the execution of the specific operation result effect The specific operation result effect is executed over a period until elapses, and the specific effect time is longer than the predetermined time.

A1...Normal actuator, A2...Special actuator, A3...Production actuator, EP01-EP09, EP11-EP19...Production pattern, HP01, HP02, HP11-HP13, HP21-HP23, HP31, HP32...Variation pattern, RG1, RG2...Suggestion Image, SE1... First starting sensor, SE2... Second starting sensor, SE3... Special winning sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General winning sensor, 10... Pachinko machine, 11... Frame, 16... Launch handle, 17a 1st decoration lamp 17b 2nd decoration lamp 18 speaker 19 operation button 20 game board 21 game area 22 information display device 22a first special symbol display section 22b second 2 special symbol display part 22c... first special reservation display part 22d... second special reservation display part 22e... normal design display part 22f... normal reservation display part 26... center frame 26a... opening 27a... First effect display device 27b... Second effect display device 27r1... First display area 27r2... Second display area 28... First start opening 29... Second start opening 30... Ordinary variable member 31... Special winning opening 32 Special variable member 33 Gate 34 General winning opening 40 Main control board 40a Main control CPU 40b Main control ROM 40c Main control RAM 41 Sub control board 41a... sub-control CPU, 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
an operation means operable by a player;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for performing control to execute the production,
The effects include a specific ready-to-win effect that is executed during a predetermined part of the period during which the symbol variation game is executed, and an operation result effect that starts when a start condition is satisfied during a predetermined operation effective period. there is
The operation result presentation includes a specific operation result presentation,
The effect control means, when the specific ready-to-win effect is being executed, causes the specific operation result effect to be executed in accordance with a predetermined mode operation of the operation means during a predetermined operation valid period,
The specific operation result effect is a effect suggesting a degree of expectation for a big win in which a big win game is awarded after the pattern variation game being executed is finished,
The effect control means is capable of executing the specific operation result effect each time a predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation valid period ,
The performance mode of the specific operation result performance includes a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than the first performance mode,
The specific operation result effect may be executed in the second effect mode after being executed in the first effect mode during execution of the specific ready-to-win effect once. When the number of executions of the specific operation result performance during execution is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the gaming machine is executed in the same performance mode as the previous execution. The effect executed by the effect execution means includes a special effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big win to be given to the big win game,
The special effect is an effect that can be executed after the specific reach effect is executed,
The effect executing means includes an image display unit that displays an image and a light emitting unit that emits light,
The specific operation result effect is executed by a combination of a suggestive image display effect of displaying a suggestive image on the image display unit and a suggestive light emission effect of causing the light emitting unit to emit light,
a rendering mode of the specific operation result rendering is a lighting mode of the suggestive lighting rendering;
There are multiple types of display modes for the suggestive image display effect, and even if the suggestive light effect has the same light emission mode, the suggestive image display effect may have a different display mode,
The special effects include multiple types of effects with different degrees of expectation for big hits,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein in the suggestive image display effect, the type of the special effect suggested by the display mode of the suggestive image display effect is different . an execution trigger state control means for controlling an execution trigger state for a trigger for executing the operation result rendering;
The execution trigger state of the operation result rendering includes a first execution trigger state and a second execution trigger state,
The operation result presentation includes a normal operation result presentation,
The first execution trigger state is a state in which execution of the normal operation result effect is started when the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation valid period,
In the second execution trigger state, it is assumed that the predetermined mode operation of the operating means has been performed when the predetermined mode operation of the operating means has not been performed by a predetermined timing in the predetermined operation effective period. A state in which execution of the normal operation result effect is started after being performed,
When the specific ready-to-win effect is being executed, the effect control means is controlled to the first execution trigger state, the predetermined mode operation of the operation means is performed during the predetermined operation effective period. Execution of the specific operation result effect is started when the specified operation result effect is executed, and when the control is performed in the second execution trigger state, the predetermined 3. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein execution of said specific operation result effect is not started when no mode operation is performed .

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