JP7318985B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, executes various effects based on a predetermined lottery result to increase the interest of a player. As such an effect, there is an effect that can progress step by step over a plurality of stages (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-51481 A

Today, it is desired to improve the entertainment by further devising a production that can progress step by step over a plurality of stages.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery, and can provide a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variable game is completed, wherein: a variable game executing means for executing the above, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege, an operable operating means, and a performance executing means for executing a performance, wherein the performance is provided with the privilege There is a special performance that can specify the degree of expectation, the special performance is a performance that suggests execution of a specific performance different from the special performance, and the special performance and the specific performance are performed in stages over a plurality of stages. The specific effect progresses in stages according to the operation of the operating means, and the stage of the special effect includes a first stage, a second stage progressing from the first stage, In the variable game, there are cases where the stage of the special effect progresses at a first timing, and cases where the stage of the special effect progresses at a second timing different from the first timing, and In the special performance, the type of the specific performance suggesting execution differs between when it is the first stage and when it is the second stage. The gist is that a special effect suggesting a stage can be executed, and the special effect is a different effect from the special effect .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery, and can provide a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variable game is completed, wherein: a variable game executing means for executing the above, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege, an operable operating means, and a performance executing means for executing a performance, wherein the performance is provided with the privilege There is a special performance whose degree of expectation can be specified, the special performance is a performance that can specify that a specific performance different from the special performance is to be executed, and the type of the specific performance to be executed is suggested. The special effect and the specific effect are effects that progress step by step over a plurality of stages, and the specific effect progresses in stages according to the operation of the operation means, and the special effect Stages include at least a first stage and a second stage advanced from the first stage. There is a case where the stage of the special performance progresses at a second timing different from the above, and the special performance suggests the specific performance when it is the first stage and when it is the second stage. is different in type, during execution of the special performance, a special performance that suggests the final stage reached in the special performance can be executed, and the special performance is a performance different from the special performance do.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

It is a diagram showing the appearance of the pachinko game machine. It is a figure when a game board is seen from the front. It is a figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a specific effect. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an effect mode of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing when the stage of special production progresses. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect of special production|presentation. (a) to (e) are diagrams showing specific examples of a specific effect, a special effect, and an execution mode of the special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the final stage of special production|presentation in 2nd Embodiment. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing specific examples of execution modes of specific effects and special effects in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution ratio of special production|presentation in 3rd Embodiment. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a specific example of an execution mode of a special effect in the third embodiment.

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

A pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of a gaming machine, is configured as a circulation pachinko gaming machine that circulates game balls inside the machine. Not limited to this, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured as a non-circulating pachinko gaming machine that pays out prize balls and receives game balls from an island facility or the like. The game ball may be magnetic or non-magnetic. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to operate independently, or may be configured to operate in cooperation with an external management unit or management server.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. A game board YB, which will be described later, is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the game board YB.

A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect). For example, the predetermined sound is music, human voice, sound effects, and the like. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitter (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD operated when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a performance button BT as an example of an operable operation means. The pachinko game machine 10 is operable and has a performance lever LV as an example of operating means different from the performance button BT. Incidentally, the pachinko game machine 10 does not have to be provided with one or both of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV, and may be provided with operating means different from these.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is formed when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa. A shooting path YBc is formed to the left of the game area YBa to guide the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD to the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reservation display device 19c, a second reservation display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, each of the display devices 19a to 19e is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the first special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. be. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. be. Each special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (hit lottery of special symbols). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbols include a big-hit symbol as a big-hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. When a big win is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game. After that, a big win game is awarded after the special game in which the big win symbols are stop-displayed is finished.

The first suspension display device 19c indicates the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number). Display identifiable information. The second suspension display device 19d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second suspension number). Display identifiable information. As an example, each pending number has an upper limit of four. Not limited to this, the upper limit of each number of reservations may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Further, the upper limit number may be different between the first reservation number and the second reservation number.

The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and then the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol winning lottery). The normal pattern includes a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. When winning the winning lottery of normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the normal game. Thereafter, a normal winning game is provided after the normal game in which the normal winning symbols are stop-displayed is finished.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a normal hold display device, a right-handed display device, and a round display device. The normal pending display device displays information capable of specifying the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending conditions have been met but the starting conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). indicate. The right-handed display device displays information for instructing right-handed. Hitting to the right is to shoot a game ball with a strong shooting intensity so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa. The round display device notifies the upper limit number of times of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has a display area R in which an image can be displayed. The effect display device EH is an example of image display means for displaying an image. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the display area R can be visually recognized through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined object as an image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). For example, the predetermined objects are production designs (decorative designs), characters, scenery, letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. Hereinafter, when these characters and the like are simply referred to as "displaying", it means that the objects such as these characters and the like are displayed as images. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices capable of executing effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form an effect device group ES consisting of a plurality of effect devices. The effect device group ES is an example of effect executing means.

As an example of the display effect on the effect display device EH, there is an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols. In the effect game, after a plurality of lines of effect symbols are variably displayed, finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display production. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row respectively in a predetermined direction.

The production game is started together with the special game. The production game ends with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the jackpot patterns are stopped and displayed, in the performance game, the jackpot pattern combination is stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the winning symbols are stop-displayed, in the effect game, the losing symbol combination is stop-displayed. Hereinafter, the first special game and the corresponding effect game will be collectively referred to as the "first variation game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed correspondingly are collectively referred to as a "second variation game". Also, the first variation game and the second variation game are collectively referred to as "variation game".

The production game may include a ready-to-win production. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the ready-to-win state is a state in which the same effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows, and the effect symbols are continuously variably displayed in the middle symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance (hereinafter referred to as N-reach performance) and a super ready-to-win performance (hereinafter referred to as SP ready-to-win performance) in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the N-reach performance. As an example, the SP reach effect can be executed via the N reach effect. As an example, the SP ready-to-win effect is composed of an introduction effect, a branch effect, and a result effect.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning openings (ball openings) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁The first starting hole 12 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first variation game are established. The first starting port 12 is located below the performance display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB is provided with a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 12 (see FIG. 3).

The second starting hole 13 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the second variation game are established. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 is provided with a normal opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape, for example. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when the normal winning game is not provided. The second starting port 13 is open so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB has a normal solenoid SL1 as means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are established. The big winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the performance display device EH. The special prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The big winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball does not enter when the big winning game is not provided. The big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a big winning game is awarded. The game board YB has a special solenoid SL2 as means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 (see FIG. 3).

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second start opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a which is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gate opening 17a is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls that enter and pass through (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing the conditions for starting the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 17, the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied.

The game area YBa is formed with an out port 18 into which a game ball can enter. The out port 18 is a ball entry port for recovering game balls that have not entered any of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the big winning port 14 from the game area YBa.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). As an example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that allows recognition of the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 14 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a number condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a time condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). As an example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The probability variation function is a function for varying the probability of winning a big hit in a special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big win probability"). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate and a high-probability state in which the variable probability function operates as states in which the probability of big wins may differ. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is advantageous to the player because it is easier for the player to win a big win in the winning lottery of the special symbols. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 has a ball entry assisting function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for assisting winning to the second start hole 13 . The pachinko machine 10 has a low ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function does not operate and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function operates as states in which the probability of a game ball entering the second start hole 13 differs. And prepare. In the high ball-entering rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start hole 13 increases. The high ball-entering rate state makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13, and thus is an advantageous state for the player (ball-entering easy state).

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be realized by performing one arbitrarily selected control among the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game as compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second control is normal pattern probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of openings of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game more than in the low ball entry rate state, and one opening of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making the time longer than in the low ball entry rate state is employed.

The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) as compared to when the ball entry rate is low. When performing the variable time shortening control of the special symbol, the high ball rate state is the variable time shortened state of the special symbol (time saving state), while the low ball rate state is the non-fluctuation time shortened state of the special symbol (non short working hours).

A game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following description, a game state that is both a low probability state and a low ball-entering rate state will be referred to as a "low-probability low-ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high probability state and a low ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "high-probability low-ball-entering rate state". In addition, a game state that is both a low probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "low-probability high ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high-probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is indicated as a "high-probability and high-ball-entering rate state".

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a CPU 41 , a ROM 42 , a RAM 43 and a random number generation circuit 44 . The CPU 41 executes processing related to game progress by executing the main control program. The ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, and the like.

The ROM 42 stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation time from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation content (effect content) of the variation game. Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern specifies the variation content for finally stop-displaying the big-hit symbol combination through the ready-to-win performance in the performance game. The losing variation pattern specifies the content of variation in which, in the effect game, the finally winning symbol combination is stop-displayed through the ready-to-win effect or without the ready-to-win effect. Details of the variation pattern will be described later.

RAM43 memorize|stores various information rewritten according to the process result of CPU41. For example, the information stored by the RAM 43 is flags, counters, timers, and the like. A random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to generate a software random number through random number generation processing by the CPU 41 .

The main board 40 is connected to each of the sensors SE1-SE4. The CPU 41 can input detection signals outputted by the respective sensors SE1 to SE4 upon detection of gaming balls. The main substrate 40 is connected to each of the display devices 19a-19e. The CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 40 is connected with each solenoid SL1, SL2. The CPU 41 can control the opening modes of the second starting port 13 and the big winning port 14 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a CPU 51 , a ROM 52 and a RAM 53 . The CPU 51 performs processing related to effects by executing a sub-control program. The ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, and sound effect data used for sound effect. The RAM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, the information stored by the RAM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be able to generate a hardware random number with the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The CPU 51 can control the display contents in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The CPU 51 is an example of display control means for controlling the image display means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated. The sub-board 50 is connected to the production lever LV. The CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating that the production lever LV has been operated.

Next, various processes performed by the CPU 41 will be described.
The CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms).

The special symbol input processing will be explained.
The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 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 hole 12, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c to display information that can specify the updated first pending number. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) capable of specifying the first reservation number after addition. In this way, the first special game reserve condition can be established when the first reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the RAM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the condition for starting the first special game is satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the second It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second reservation number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it. The CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after addition. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the second reserved number after addition. The second special game holding condition can be satisfied when the second holding number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the RAM 43 . The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the condition for starting the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second start port 13, and when the second reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 is a special symbol. End input processing.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The CPU 41 determines whether or not the condition for starting the special game is satisfied. The CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the big win game nor the special game is being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game start condition is not established, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero.

When the second reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the second reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after the subtraction. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a second reserved number command capable of specifying the second reserved number after the subtraction. Next, the CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big winning lottery (big winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a big winning. The CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability corresponding to the current probability state.

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be stop-displayed in the second special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. As an example of the jackpot variation pattern, there is a jackpot variation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as an N-reach jackpot variation pattern) that specifies the content of variation for finally stop-displaying the jackpot symbol combination through the N-reach performance in the production game. . As an example of the jackpot variation pattern, there is a jackpot variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as an SP reach jackpot variation pattern) that specifies the content of variation for stopping and finally displaying the jackpot symbol combination through the SP reach effect in the production game. .

When the jackpot is not won, the CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. As an example of the loss variation pattern, there is a loss variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a loss variation pattern without reach) that specifies the variation content for stopping and displaying the winning symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect in the production game. be. As an example of the losing variation pattern, there is a losing variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as an N-reach losing variation pattern) that specifies the content of variation for stopping and finally displaying a winning symbol combination through an N-reach effect in a performance game. . As an example of the losing variation pattern, there is a losing variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as an SP ready-to-win variation pattern) that specifies the variation content of stopping and finally displaying the winning symbol combination through the SP ready-to-win effect in the effect game. .

When the second reservation number is zero, the CPU 41 determines whether the first reservation number is greater than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When the first reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by subtracting one. The CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the first pending number after the subtraction. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a first reserved number command capable of specifying the first reserved number after the subtraction. Next, the CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big winning lottery (big winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a big winning. The CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability corresponding to the current probability state.

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be stop-displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. As an example, the CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the N reach big hit variation pattern or the SP reach big hit variation pattern as the variation pattern. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. As an example, the CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a non-reach loss variation pattern, an N reach loss variation pattern, or an SP reach loss variation pattern as a variation pattern. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. The CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 in the big hit variation process and the loss variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. When executing the first special game, the CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) capable of specifying the end of the variation game after the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

When executing the second special game, the CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 41 outputs a variation end command to the sub board 50 when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. As described above, the CPU 41 is configured to perform a lottery by executing the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start hole. The CPU 41 is an example of variable game executing means for executing a variable game.

The jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the CPU 41 executes the jackpot game processing after the jackpot special game ends. The CPU 41 identifies the type of the big-hit game based on the big-hit design (that is, the type of the big-hit) determined in the special design start process. The CPU 41 provides the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command). When the opening time has passed, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning opening 14 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 14, thereby performing a round game. terminate. The CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. Each time a round game is started, the CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of a big-hit round game to the sub-board 50 . When the final round game ends, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command). When the ending time elapses, the CPU 41 terminates the jackpot game. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time. Thus, a variation game can be executed based on the result of the winning lottery, and a big winning game is awarded based on the result of the winning lottery after the variation game is finished. A jackpot game is an example of a privilege. The CPU 41 is an example of privilege granting means for imparting a jackpot game, which is an example of a privilege.

A game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition processing includes probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state and ball-entering rate transition processing for transitioning the ball-entering rate state. As an example, in the gaming state transition process, the processes are executed in the order of probability transition process and ball-in percentage transition process.

First, probability transition processing will be described.
The CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the RAM 43 when finishing the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern among the jackpot patterns. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the high probability state. The CPU 41 does not erase the high-probability flag until the next big-hit game is awarded after the big-hit game based on the first big-hit symbol is finished. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not set the high probability flag in the RAM 43 when finishing the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol different from the first jackpot symbol. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the low probability state. When the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set, the CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, the ball-entering rate transition processing will be described.
The CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the RAM 43 when the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern or the second jackpot pattern is completed. That is, the CPU 41 controls the high base state. The CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 43 each time the special game is started after the big win game based on the second big win symbols is ended, thereby increasing the number of executions of the special game after the big win game. to count. The CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations is completed. In other words, the CPU 41 controls to the low base state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends after the big win game based on the second big win symbol ends. The CPU 41 does not erase the operation flag until the next big win game is given after the big win game based on the first big win symbols is finished. When the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set, the CPU 41 erases the operation flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low base state during the jackpot game.

After the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern is completed, the probability transition process and the ball-entering rate transition process are controlled to the high-probability state and the high-ball-entering rate state. That is, after the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern is finished, the game is controlled to the high-probability/high-ball-entering rate state. Further, after the big win game based on the second big win symbol is finished, the control is performed to the low probability state and the high ball entry rate state. That is, after the jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern is finished, the low-probability high ball-entering rate state is controlled. In this way, the CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous for the player, triggered by the end of the jackpot game. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 can execute a variation game based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variation game is finished, a game state advantageous to the player is provided based on the result of the winning lottery. A game state that is advantageous to the player is an example of a privilege. The CPU 41 is an example of privilege granting means for imparting a “game state advantageous to the player”, which is an example of a privilege.

Normal design input processing will be explained.
The CPU 41 executes normal symbol input processing as timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol input process, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball enters the gate 17, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four. When the normal number of reservations is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal number of reservations and updates it.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the RAM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a winning lottery for a normal symbol, and a winning symbol random number used for determining a normal symbol. The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, normal design start processing will be described.
The CPU 41 executes normal symbol start processing as timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol start process, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal game are satisfied. The CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal winning game nor the normal game is being executed, and the negative determination when the normal winning game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game start condition is not established, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. When the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the normal reserved number is zero, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a normal game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the number of normal reservations by subtracting one. The CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a normal winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a normal winning. The CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability corresponding to the current state of ball entry rate. As an example, the normal hit probability of the high ball entry rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal hit probability in the low ball entry rate state is zero or substantially zero.

When winning a normal hit, the CPU 41 performs a normal hit variation process. In the normal winning variation process, the CPU 41 performs a normal winning symbol lottery using a normal winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a normal winning symbol to be stop-displayed in the normal game. When the winning is not normal, the CPU 41 performs normal loss variation processing. In the normal losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the normal losing symbols to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the state of the ball-entering rate. As an example, the CPU 41 sets a variation pattern that defines a longer variation time when the current ball-entering rate state is a low-ball-entering rate state than when the current ball-entering rate state is a high ball-entering rate state. decide. It should be noted that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each ball entry rate state. In this case, the CPU 41 preferably performs a normal game variation pattern determination lottery using a predetermined random number to determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

After completing the normal symbol start process, the CPU 41 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing the normal game, the CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e so as to stop and display the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

Normal per game processing will be explained.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game, the CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal winning normal game ends. The CPU 41 normally controls the solenoid SL1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process, and opens the second starting port 13 .

Next, various processes executed by the CPU 51 will be described.
A description will be given of the jackpot effect processing.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the opening command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the round effect. When the ending start command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the ending effect. When the ending end command is input, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to end the ending effect.

The effect game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

Based on the special symbol command, the CPU 51 determines symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed in the effect game. The CPU 51 determines a jackpot symbol combination (for example, 777) when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols to be missed when the symbols to be missed can be specified from the special symbol command. The CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination (for example, 787) if a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is established. The CPU 51 determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach (for example, 783) when the reach condition is not satisfied when determining a winning symbol combination. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the ready-to-win condition is satisfied based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command.

The CPU 51 determines specific variation contents (effect contents) of the effect game based on the variation pattern. As an example, the CPU 51 determines, based on the variation pattern, an auxiliary variation pattern that can specify the content of variation in the effect game. For example, the CPU 51 may select an auxiliary variation pattern associated with one variation pattern. For example, the CPU 51 may select one from a plurality of auxiliary variation patterns associated with the variation pattern. The auxiliary variation pattern preferably includes variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern. The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variation contents. That is, the CPU 51 starts the effect game.

After the start of the effect game, the CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a predetermined timing arrives. Triggered by the input of the variation end command, the CPU 51 fixes and stops the symbol combination. The CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination with the lapse of the variation time determined in the variation pattern as a trigger. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted. The CPU 51 is an example of variable game executing means for executing a variable game.

Next, various display effects executed in relation to the variable game will be described.
As an example, various display effects include special effects. Various display effects include specific effects different from the special effects. As an example, the various display effects include a special effect and a special effect different from the specific effect.

First, the specific effect will be explained.
As an example, the specific effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation that a big hit game (privilege) is given. As an example, the specific effect is a effect that progresses step by step over a plurality of stages. As an example, the multiple stages include a first stage and a second stage that is more advanced than the first stage. As an example, the first stage of the specific effect is the branch effect of the SP ready-to-win effect. As an example, the second stage of the specific effect is the result effect of the SP ready-to-win effect. That is, the specific effect is composed of the branch effect of the SP ready-to-win effect and the result effect. That is, the specific effect is part of the SP reach effect.

As an example, there are multiple types of specific effects. As an example, the specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect. As an example, the second specific effect is an effect with a high degree of expectation that a big hit game (privilege) is provided as compared with the first specific effect. As an example, the specific effect includes a display effect of displaying a specific image. More specifically, the first stage of the specific effect includes the display effect of displaying the specific image.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), the first specific effect is the effect of displaying the first specific image GA1 in the display area R of the effect display device EH in the first stage. The first specific image GA1 is an example of a specific image. As an example, the first specific image GA1 is an image imitating the effect button BT. As an example, the first specific image GA1 is a white-based image simulating the effect button BT. As an example, the first specific image GA1 is an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the second specific effect is the effect of displaying a second specific image GA2 different from the first specific image GA1 in the display area R of the effect display device EH in the first stage. The second specific image GA2 is an example of a specific image. As an example, the second specific image GA2 is an image imitating the effect button BT. As an example, the second specific image GA2 is a red-based image simulating the effect button BT. As an example, the second specific image GA2 is an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT. In this way, the specific effect is an effect in which the type of specific image displayed differs according to the type.

The first specific effect and the second specific effect are effects having an operation receiving period for receiving an operation of the effect button BT in the first stage. When the effect button BT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the first specific effect and the second specific effect progress to the second stage. That is, the stage of the specific effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button BT. As an example, each of the first specific effect of the second stage and the second specific effect of the second stage is performed in a normal mode or a specific mode. As an example, the first specific effect of the second stage in the normal mode and the second specific effect of the second stage in the normal mode may be the same effect mode. As an example, the first specific effect of the second stage according to the specific mode and the second specific effect of the second stage according to the specific mode may be the same effect mode. In the following description, the first specific effect of the second stage and the first specific effect of the second stage may be collectively referred to as "the specific effect of the second stage". As an example, the second-stage specific effect includes a display effect of displaying a result image. That is, the specific effect includes a display effect of displaying the result image. As an example, the result image is an image that suggests or notifies whether a jackpot game (privilege) will be awarded. As an example, the result image is an image that suggests or notifies the degree of expectation that a jackpot game (privilege) will be awarded.

As shown in FIG. 4(c), the second-stage specific effect in the normal mode is the effect of displaying the first result image GA3 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. As an example, the first result image GA3 is an image suggesting that a big hit game (privilege) will not be awarded. As an example, the first result image GA3 is an image suggesting that the degree of expectation for the awarding of the jackpot game (privilege) is low compared to the case where the second-stage specific effect is executed in the specific mode. As an example, the first result image GA3 is an image imitating a character string of "failure".

As shown in FIG. 4(d), the second-stage specific effect according to the specific mode is the effect of displaying the second result image GA4 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. As an example, the second result image GA4 is an image suggesting that a jackpot game (privilege) will be awarded. As an example, the second result image GA4 is an image suggesting that the degree of expectation for the awarding of the jackpot game (privilege) is high compared to the case where the second-stage specific effect is executed in the normal mode. In other words, the second result image GA4 may be an image suggesting that the degree of expectation for the jackpot game (privilege) to be awarded is higher than the first result image GA3. As an example, the second result image GA4 is an image imitating a character string of "success". Thus, the specific effect includes a first step of displaying an image (specific image) prompting the operation of the effect button BT, a second step of displaying a result image in response to the operation of the effect button BT, There is

Next, special effects will be described.
As an example, the special effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation that a big hit game (privilege) is given. As an example, the special effect is an effect that can specify that a specific effect is to be executed. As an example, the special effect is a effect that progresses step by step over a plurality of stages. As an example, the multiple stages include a first stage and a second stage that is more advanced than the first stage. Note that the plurality of stages may include stages different from the first stage and the second stage. As an example, another stage may be a stage prior to the first stage, a stage more advanced than the first stage, and a stage prior to the second stage, It may be a stage more advanced than the second stage. That is, it is preferable that the plurality of stages include at least a first stage and a second stage. As an example, the special effect is a effect that notifies execution of different types of specific effects depending on the stage when the special effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), the special effect of the first stage is the effect of displaying a first special image GB1 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. As an example, the first special image GB1 is a design related to the first specific effect. As an example, the first special image GB1 is a design imitating the first specific image GA1. That is, it can be said that the first special image GB1 is an image imitating the effect button BT. More specifically, the first special image GB1 is a white-based image imitating the effect button BT. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image different in size from the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image smaller than the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image with a design different from that of the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image whose display position is different from that of the first specific image GA1.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), the special effect of the second stage is an effect of displaying a second special image GB2 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. As an example, the second special image GB2 is a design related to the second specific effect. As an example, the second special image GB2 is a design imitating the second specific image GA2. That is, it can be said that the second special image GB2 is an image imitating the effect button BT. More specifically, the second special image GB2 is a red-based image that imitates the effect button BT. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image different in size from the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image smaller than the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image with a design different from that of the first specific image GA1. As an example, the first special image GB1 is an image whose display position is different from that of the first specific image GA1. The first special image GB1 and the second special image GB2 are images simulating the same effect button BT, although the base colors are different. In this way, the special effect includes a display effect of displaying a special image. A special image is a design related to a specific effect. More specifically, the special image is a design imitating the specific image.

As shown in FIG. 6, the special effect can advance in stages at a first timing during execution of the variable game and at a second timing after the first timing. That is, in the variable game, there are a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at the first timing and a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at the second timing different from the first timing. As an example, the first timing is before reach is formed in the variable game (hereinafter referred to as before reach). As an example, the second timing is after reach is formed in the variable game (hereinafter referred to as after reach).

As an example, when the stage of the special effect progresses during execution of the losing variation game, the stage of the special effect progresses at the first timing at a rate of 50%. As an example, when the stage of the special effect progresses during execution of the losing variation game, the stage of the special effect progresses at the second timing at a rate of 50%. As an example, when the stage of the special effect progresses during execution of the variation game of the big win, the stage of the special effect progresses at the first timing at a rate of 25%. As an example, when the stage of the special effect progresses during execution of the variation game of the big win, the stage of the special effect progresses at the second timing at a rate of 75%. That is, in the variable game, the degree of expectation for giving the big win game (privilege) differs between when the stage of the special performance progresses at the first timing and when the stage of the special performance progresses at the second timing.

Next, the special effect will be explained.
As an example, the special effect is a effect suggesting the final stage of the special effect (hereinafter referred to as the final stage). As an example, the special effect is an effect that can be executed during execution of the special effect. As an example, the special effect is an effect that can be executed before execution of the special effect. That is, the special effect is an effect that can be executed during or before execution of the special effect. If it is executed before execution of special effects, it can be said that the special effects are effects that suggest or notify execution of the special effects.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special effect is the effect of displaying a special image GC in the display area R of the effect display device EH. As an example, the special image GC is an image suggesting the final stage of the special effect. As an example, the special image GC is an image suggesting that the final stage of the special effect is the second stage. As an example, the special image GC is an image that imitates the character string "Second stage?". As an example, the special image GC may include an image suggesting that the final stage of the special effect is the first stage. As an example, the special image GC may include an image suggesting that the final stage of the special effect is a stage different from the first stage and the second stage. As an example, the special image GC includes an image suggesting that the final stage of the special effect is one of a plurality of predetermined stages (for example, a character string imitating "first stage or second stage"). images, etc.).

Processing for executing the specific effect will be described.
When the variation start command is input, the CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the variation content of the variation game that can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, the CPU 51 can determine to execute a specific effect when the SP reach big hit variation pattern or the SP reach loss variation pattern is specified from the input variation start command. In addition, when executing a specific effect, the CPU 51 determines the type of the specific effect and the effect mode of the specific effect.

As an example, when the CPU 51 specifies the SP reach big hit variation pattern from the input variation start command, the CPU 51 determines that it is the specific mode as the effect mode of the specific effect. As an example, when the CPU 51 specifies the SP reach-out variation pattern from the input variation start command, the CPU 51 determines the normal mode as the performance mode of the specific performance. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the type of specific effect based on the variation pattern of the variation game that can be specified from the input variation start command. As an example, when the CPU 51 specifies the SP reach big hit variation pattern from the input variation start command, it is easier to determine the second specified effect than when the SP reach loss variation pattern is specified. That is, the CPU 51 can more easily determine the second specific effect when executing the specific effect in the specific mode than when executing the specific effect in the normal mode.

As an example, when the CPU 51 determines to execute the specific effect, the effect display device EH is configured to execute the specific effect when the start timing of the specific effect (for example, the start timing of the SP ready-to-win effect) arrives. to control. That is, when the CPU 51 determines to execute the specific effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the first-stage specific effect when the start timing of the specific effect arrives. After that, the CPU 51 starts an operation accepting period for accepting an operation of the effect button BT. When the effect button BT is operated during the operation reception period, or when a specified time elapses after the start of the operation reception period, the CPU 51 causes the stage of the specific effect to proceed from the first stage to the second stage. It controls the display device EH. In other words, when the production button BT is operated during the operation reception period, or when the specified time elapses after the operation reception period starts, the CPU 51 causes the production display device EH to execute the second-stage specific production. Control. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect button BT has been operated based on whether or not an operation signal has been input from the effect button BT. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the specified time has passed when the effect time of the first stage specific effect has passed. After that, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the specific effect when the effect time of the second stage specific effect has elapsed.

Processing for executing a special effect will be described.
The CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a special effect based on whether or not to execute a specific effect. As an example, the CPU 51 determines not to execute the special effect when the specific effect is not to be executed. As an example, when executing a specific effect, the CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery and determines to execute a special effect according to the result of the predetermined lottery. As an example, the CPU 51 has different ratios for determining that the special effect is to be executed, depending on the type of the specific effect. For example, when executing the second specific effect, the CPU 51 is more likely to decide to execute the special effect than when executing the first specific effect. That is, when the second specific effect is executed, the special effect is more likely to be executed than when the first specific effect is executed. As an example, the CPU 51 has different ratios for determining that the special effect is to be executed, depending on the effect mode of the specific effect. For example, the CPU 51 is more likely to decide to execute the special effect when executing the specific effect by the specific mode than when executing the specific effect by the normal mode. That is, the special effect is more likely to be executed when the specific effect in the specific mode is executed than when the specific effect in the normal mode is executed.

When executing a special effect, the CPU 51 determines the final stage of the special effect and the timing at which the stage progresses when the stage progresses. As an example, when the specific effect to be executed is the first specific effect, the CPU 51 determines the final stage of the special effect to be the first stage. As an example, when the specific effect to be executed is the second specific effect, the CPU 51 determines the final stage of the special effect to be the second stage. As described above, the CPU 51 makes it easier to determine the second specific effect when executing the specific effect in the specific mode than when executing the specific effect in the normal mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific effect is executed in the specific mode differs between when the stage of the special effect is the first stage and when it is the second stage. In other words, the degree of expectation that the specific effect is executed in a specific mode differs depending on the stage of the special effect. More specifically, when the final stage of the special effect is the second stage, the expectation that the specific effect will be executed in a specific mode is higher than when the final stage of the special effect is the first stage. . When the final stage of the special effect is not the first stage, the CPU 51 determines the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses. As an example, when the final stage of the special performance is not the first stage, the second timing is more likely to be determined when executing the specific performance by the specific mode than when executing the specific performance by the normal mode. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses so that the first timing occurs at a rate of 50% in the case of the variation game based on the SP reach loss variation pattern. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses so that the second timing occurs at a rate of 50% in the case of the variation game based on the SP reach loss variation pattern. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses so that the first timing occurs at a rate of 25% in the case of the variation game based on the SP reach big hit variation pattern. As an example, the CPU 51 determines the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses so that the first timing occurs 75% of the time in the case of the variation game based on the SP reach big hit variation pattern.

As an example, when the CPU 51 determines to execute a special effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the special effect upon arrival of the start timing of the special effect. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the start timing of the special effect has arrived when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the variable game. That is, when the CPU 51 determines to execute the special effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the special effect of the first stage when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. .

After that, when the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses is the first timing, the CPU 51 operates the effect display device EH so as to advance the stage of the special effect to the second stage with the arrival of the first timing as a trigger. Control. When the timing at which the stage of the special performance progresses is the second timing, the CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH so as to advance the stage of the special performance to the second stage with the arrival of the second timing as a trigger. . The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the special effect when the end timing of the special effect has arrived. As an example, the end timing of the special effect is the start timing of the specific effect. That is, the special effect ends when the specific effect of the first stage is started. In other words, it can be said that the specific effect is executed (started) when the special effect ends.

A process for executing a special effect will be described.
The CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the special effect based on whether to execute the special effect. As an example, the CPU 51 determines not to execute the special effect when the special effect is not to be executed. As an example, when executing a special effect, the CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery and determines to execute the special effect according to the result of the predetermined lottery. As an example, the CPU 51 differs in the rate at which the special effect is determined to be executed, depending on the final stage of the special effect. For example, when the final stage of the special presentation is the second stage, the CPU 51 is more likely to decide to execute the special presentation than when the final stage of the special presentation is the first stage. That is, when the final stage of the special presentation is the second stage, the special presentation is more likely to be executed than when the final stage of the special presentation is the first stage. When executing the special effect, the CPU 51 determines the effect mode of the special effect. As an example, when executing a special effect, the CPU 51 determines the type of the special image GC according to the final stage of the special effect.

As an example, when the CPU 51 determines to execute the special effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the special effect upon arrival of the start timing of the special effect. As an example, the start timing of the special effect is later than the start timing of the special effect. As an example, the start timing of the special effect is earlier than the first timing at which the stage of the special effect can proceed. After that, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the special effect when the effect time of the special effect has passed.

A specific example of how the variable game is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), a special effect can be executed in the variable game. Here, it is assumed that the special effect of the first stage is executed. When the special effect of the first stage is executed, the first special image GB1 is displayed in the display area R of the effect display device EH. This allows the player to recognize that the specific effect will be executed. Also, the player can recognize that the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed by executing the first stage special effect.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the start timing of the special effect comes, the special effect can be executed. When the special effect is executed, a special image GC is displayed in the display area R of the effect display device EH. This suggests the final stage of the special production. For example, when the special image GC is an image suggesting the second stage, the player recognizes that the degree of expectation that the stage of the special effect progresses to the second stage is higher than when the special effect is not executed. It is possible. In other words, it can be expected that the stage of the special presentation progresses to the second stage by executing the special presentation. After that, when the first timing arrives, the stage of the special effect can proceed. Here, it is assumed that at the first timing, the stage of the special effect did not progress.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the second timing arrives, the stage of the special effect can progress. Here, it is assumed that the stage of the special effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage. When the stage of the special effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage, the second special image GB2 is displayed instead of the first special image GB1 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. Thereby, the player can recognize that the second specific effect will be executed. In addition, the player can recognize that the degree of expectation for execution of the specific effect in the specific mode has increased due to the progress of the special effect stage from the first stage to the second stage. In addition, due to the progress of the stage of the special performance at the second timing, the player has a higher degree of expectation that the specific performance in the specific mode will be executed than when the stage of the special performance progresses at the first timing. It is possible to recognize that

As shown in FIG. 8(d), when the end timing of the special effect comes, the special effect ends on the effect display device EH. In the effect display device EH, the specific effect is executed when the special effect ends. At this time, since the final stage of the finished special effect is the second stage, the second specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH. That is, in the effect display device EH, the second specific effect of the first stage is executed upon completion of the special effect of the second stage. Further, the operation reception period of the effect button BT is started by executing the second specific effect of the first stage. The stage of the specific effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button BT among the effect button BT and the effect lever LV. That is, during this operation reception period, even if the effect lever LV is operated, the stage of the specific effect (second specific effect) does not progress.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), during execution of the second specific effect in the first stage, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT, the stage of the specific effect (second specific effect) progresses. Here, it is assumed that a specific effect in a specific mode is executed by operating the effect button BT. As a result, the player can specify that the degree of expectation for the jackpot game (privilege) to be awarded is higher than when the specific effect in the normal mode is executed.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, the player can be interested in whether the stage of the special effect is the first stage or the second stage. In addition, it is possible to make such a player interested in whether the stage of the special effect progresses at the first timing and the second timing during execution of the variable game.

(1-2) In particular, the special effects are effects that inform the execution of different types of specific effects depending on the stage at which the game ends, so that the stage of the special effects can be made more interesting.
(1-3) In addition, since the special effect is an effect that can be specified that the specific effect is to be executed, the execution of the special effect makes the user interested in the type of the specific effect and the execution mode. be able to.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, the special image that constitutes the special effect is a design related to the specific effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the specific effect will be executed by executing the special effect.

(1-5) In particular, the special image is a design imitating the specific image that constitutes the specific effect, and the specific image is an image that differs depending on the type of the specific effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the type of specific effect to be executed.

(1-6) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect suggesting the final stage to be reached in the special effect before or during the execution of the special effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the special effect is executed and the execution mode when the special effect is executed. Then, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the final stage reached in the special performance from the execution mode of the special performance.

(1-7) According to the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific effect will be executed in the specific mode differs between when the stage of the special effect is the first stage and when it is the second stage. As a result, the player can be more interested in whether the stage of the special effect is the first stage or the second stage.

(1-8) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect has a first stage in which the operation of the effect button BT is accepted and a second stage in which the effect progresses when the effect button BT is operated. Therefore, in the specific effect, it is possible to give the player an impression of being involved in the progress.

(1-9) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed when the special effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player interested in whether or not the stage of the special effect progresses until the specific effect is started.

(1-10) According to the present embodiment, the stage of the specific effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button BT and the effect button BT among the effect levers LV. Therefore, the player can be impressed with the relationship between the specific effect and the effect button BT.

(Second embodiment)
A pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the first embodiment, the final stage of the special effect corresponds to each type of specific effect, but in the second embodiment, when the final stage of the special effect is the first stage, the first specific effect and the second specific effect. That is, in the second embodiment, the special effect is an effect that can specify that the specific effect is to be executed, and is an effect that suggests the type of the specific effect to be executed. Then, the special effect is different in the type of specific effect suggested between the first stage and the second stage. A detailed description will be given below.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, in the processing for executing a special effect, when the specific effect to be executed is the first specific effect, the CPU 51 selects the final stage of the special effect at a rate of 100%. Decide in one step. On the other hand, when the specific effect to be executed is the second specific effect, the CPU 51 determines the final stage of the special effect to be the first stage at a rate of 50%, and the final stage of the special effect to the second stage at a rate of 50%. to decide. Thereby, when the special performance is executed, when the final stage is the first stage, the first specific performance is executed and the second specific performance is executed. A specific example of when the special effect of the present embodiment is executed will be described below. As a premise, the final stage of the special effect is the first stage, and the type of specific effect to be executed is the second specific effect.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the special effect start timing arrives, the special effect can be executed in the display area R of the effect display device EH. Here, from the premise, it is assumed that the final stage is the first stage special effect. At this time, the effect display device EH displays the first special image GB1. After that, since the final stage of the special performance is the first stage, the timing at which the stage of the special performance can progress comes in the order of the first timing and the second timing, but the stage of the special performance does not progress. The player can specify that the final stage of the special performance is the first stage by not progressing the stage of the special performance even when the second timing arrives.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the end timing of the special effect arrives, the special effect ends on the effect display device EH. In the effect display device EH, the specific effect is executed when the special effect ends. At this time, since the final stage of the finished special effect is the first stage, the player cannot specify which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed. Here, it is assumed that the second specific effect is executed based on the premise. At this time, the effect display device EH displays the second specific image GA2. Thereby, the player can recognize that the degree of expectation that the specific effect is executed in the specific mode has increased.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, the special effect is a effect suggesting the type of specific effect to be executed according to the stage. Therefore, in addition to the special effects, it is possible to make the player interested in the types of the specific effects.

(2-2) According to the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect of displaying the special image makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of the suggested specific effect.
(Third embodiment)
A pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the special effect is executed on the premise that the specific effect is executed, but in the third embodiment, the special effect is executed even when the specific effect is not executed. It is possible. That is, in the third embodiment, the special effect is a effect suggesting execution of a specific effect. The type of special effect suggesting execution differs between the first stage and the second stage. A detailed description will be given below.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, in the process for executing a special effect, when the specific effect is not executed, the CPU 51 performs a predetermined lottery and executes a special effect according to the result of the predetermined lottery. Decide to run. As an example, when the specific effect is not executed, the CPU 51 determines not to execute the special effect at a rate of 90% when the variation pattern is an N reach deviation variation pattern, and the final stage is the first at a rate of 10%. A decision is made to execute a staged special effect. As an example, when the specific performance is not executed, the CPU 51 determines not to execute the special performance at a rate of 80% when the variation pattern is the N-reach big hit variation pattern, and the final stage is the first at a rate of 20%. A decision is made to execute a staged special effect. Thus, when the special performance is executed, if the final stage is the first stage, the specific performance is not executed, the first specific performance is executed, and the second specific performance is executed. Occasionally occurs. A specific example of when the special effect of the present embodiment is executed will be described below. As a premise, the final stage of the special effect is the first stage, and the variation pattern of the variation game is the N-reach variation pattern. In other words, it is assumed that the specific effect is not executed in the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the special effect start timing arrives, the special effect can be executed in the display area R of the effect display device EH. Here, from the premise, it is assumed that the final stage is the first stage special effect. At this time, the effect display device EH displays the first special image GB1. After that, since the final stage of the special performance is the first stage, the timing at which the stage of the special performance can progress comes in the order of the first timing and the second timing, but the stage of the special performance does not progress. The player can specify that the final stage of the special performance is the first stage by not progressing the stage of the special performance even when the second timing arrives.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the end timing of the special effect comes, the effect display device EH ends the special effect. At this time, since the final stage of the finished special effect is the first stage, the player can decide whether or not the specific effect is to be executed, and whether the type of the specific effect to be executed is the first specific effect. , it cannot be specified whether it is the second specific effect. Here, it is assumed that the specific effect is not executed based on the premise. After that, in the effect display device EH, the symbol combination is stop-displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(3-1) According to the present embodiment, the special effect is a effect that indicates whether or not the specific effect is to be executed, and the type of the specific effect if it is to be executed, depending on the stage. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the specific effect is executed.

(3-2) According to the present embodiment, the execution of the special effect of displaying the special image makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of specific effect suggested to be executed.
(3-3) According to the present embodiment, when the final stage of the special effect is the first stage, the specific effect may not be executed. is always executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in the stage of the special presentation.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
In each of the above embodiments, the first special image GB1 is a design that imitates the first specific image GA1 as an example of a design related to the first specific effect, but the design is not limited to this. As an example, the first special image GB1 may have the same design as that of the first specific image GA1 with the same base color. As an example, the first special image GB1 may have a design imitating a predetermined image displayed in the first specific effect. As an example, the first special image GB1 may be a design that can specify a predetermined effect element that constitutes the first specific effect. For example, the first special image GB1 may have a design that can specify the sound output in the first specific effect, or a design that can specify the light emission mode in the first specific effect. As an example, a design that can specify a predetermined effect element that constitutes the first specified effect may be a design that indirectly imitates the effect element. As an example, the design that indirectly imitates a predetermined effect element that constitutes the first specific effect may be a design that imitates a character string that can specify the effect element.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the second special image GB2 is a design imitating the second specific image GA2 as an example of a design related to the second specific effect, but the design is not limited to this. As an example, the second special image GB2 may have the same design as that of the second specific image GA2 with the same base color. As an example, the second special image GB2 may have a design imitating a predetermined image displayed in the second specific effect. As an example, the second special image GB2 may be a design capable of specifying a predetermined effect element that constitutes the second specific effect. For example, the second special image GB2 may have a design that can specify the sound output in the second specific effect, or a design that can specify the light emission mode in the second specific effect. As an example, a design that can specify a predetermined effect element that constitutes the second specified effect may be a design that indirectly imitates the effect element. As an example, the design that indirectly imitates a predetermined effect element that constitutes the second specific effect may be a design that imitates a character string that can specify the effect element.

- The first timing may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the first timing may be later than the second timing. As an example, the first timing may be when reach is formed in the variable game (hereinafter referred to as reach) or after reach. As an example, the first timing may be any timing that precedes the second timing. In this case, the first timing may be the timing after reach as long as it is before the second timing.

- The second timing may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the second timing may be earlier than the first timing. As an example, the second timing may be before reach or at the time of reach. As an example, the second timing may be any timing after the first timing. In this case, the second timing may be the timing before reach as long as it is earlier than the first timing.

· In addition to or instead of the high-ball-entering rate state, there may be another control opportunity after the end of the jackpot game. As an example, another control trigger may be that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, or that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times in a predetermined gaming state. . The specific symbol is an example of a specific display result different from the big hit display result and the losing display result. As an example, the specific symbol can be stopped and displayed in the special game when the special symbol winning lottery does not result in a big win.

・The specific effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the specific effect may consist of one or a plurality of effects arbitrarily selected from display effects, sound effects, and light-emitting effects. As an example, the specific effect may not have multiple stages. That is, the specific effect may be an effect executed as a series of effects. As an example, the specific effect may be an N-reach effect. As an example, the specific effect may not be the ready-to-win effect. For example, the specific effect may be an advance notice effect that suggests or notifies the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed. In this case, it is preferable that the specific performance in the specific mode has a higher degree of expectation that a big hit game (privilege) is awarded than the specific performance in the normal mode. As an example, the specific effect may be a effect suggesting the degree of expectation that a game state advantageous to the player will be provided. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the specific symbol will be stop-displayed in the special game.

- The plurality of stages of the specific effect may include stages different from the first stage and the second stage. As an example, another stage may be a stage prior to the first stage, a stage more advanced than the first stage, and a stage prior to the second stage, It may be a stage more advanced than the second stage. That is, it is preferable that the plurality of stages include at least a first stage and a second stage. When another stage is provided in a plurality of stages of the specific performance, the stage may progress according to the operation of the performance button BT when a predetermined stage among the plurality of stages is reached in the specific performance, In the specific effect, the stage may not progress by operating the effect button BT at any stage.

- The specific effect may progress in stages according to the operation of the effect lever LV in addition to or instead of the effect button BT.
・The special effect can be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the special effect does not have to include the display effect of displaying the special image. In this case, the special effect may include a predetermined effect suggesting execution of the specific effect. As an example, the predetermined effect may consist of one or a plurality of effects arbitrarily selected from display effects, sound effects, and light-emitting effects.

- The number of stages of special effects may be greater than or less than the number of types of specific effects. When there are more stages of special effects than types of specific effects, the specific stage of 1 and the stage next to the specific stage suggest the same type of specific effects, while the degree of expectation that the specific effects will be in specific modes should be different. When the number of stages of special effects is less than the number of types of specific effects, the predetermined level of special effects may suggest a plurality of specific types of specific effects.

- The special effect may be started from a stage different from the first stage. As an example, the special effect may start from the second stage. In other words, the special effect may include a second stage special effect that does not go through the first stage. As an example, the special effect may start from a stage other than the first stage and the second stage.

- A plurality of stages of special effects may progress at once. That is, in the special effect, the first stage and the second stage do not have to be continuous stages.
- The stage of the special effect may progress according to the operation of the effect button BT.

- The stage of the special effect may progress according to the operation of the effect lever LV.
- The special effect may be started in the variable game before the variable game in which the specific effect is executed. In other words, the special effect may be executed over a plurality of variations. In this case, the timing at which the stage of the special effect progresses may include a specific timing before the specific effect is executed.

- The special effect may be a effect suggesting the degree of expectation that a game state advantageous to the player will be provided. In this case, for example, the special effect may be an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the specific symbol will be stopped and displayed in the special game.

・The special effects may be changed at will. As an example, the special effect may consist of one or a plurality of effects arbitrarily selected from display effects, sound effects, and light-emitting effects. As an example, the start timing of the special effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the start timing of the special effect may be after the first timing. In this case, the stage of the special effect may not progress before the start timing of the special effect. That is, when the start timing of the special effect is after the first timing, the special effect is when the final stage of the special effect is the second stage, and at the second timing, the final stage of the special effect is It may be executed when progressing, or when the final stage of the special presentation is the first stage. When the start timing of the special performance is set after the predetermined timing at which the stage of the special performance can progress, the special performance can be executed only when the stage of the special performance can progress after the start timing of the special performance. It is better to

- The special effect may be an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that a game state advantageous to the player will be provided. In this case, for example, the special effect may be an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the specific symbol will be stopped and displayed in the special game.

- The special effect may be executed multiple times during the period in which one special effect is executed. In this case, the type of the special image GC may be different between one special effect and another special effect among the multiple special effects. Further, when the special effect is executed a plurality of times during the period in which one special effect is executed, the special effect may be an effect suggesting that the stage of the special effect progresses.

- The effect display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display section capable of displaying various images, and may be configured to include a plurality of display sections. The effect display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body capable of performing a predetermined action. A part or all of the one or more display units constituting the effect display device EH may be provided on the game board YB or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

- The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the reservation conditions are satisfied.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until the falling lottery is won (so-called falling machine), or until the specified number of variable games are completed. A specification that gives a high probability state (so-called ST machine) can be adopted. The pachinko game machine 10 can adopt a specification (so-called V probability changer) that provides a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification in which the specification of the falling machine and the specification of the V-variable machine are mixed.

・The winning lottery for special symbols may include a small winning lottery as well as a big winning lottery. When a small win is won in a winning lottery, a small winning game (winning game) is provided after the special game is finished. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) to win a small hit per unit time (frequency), or a small hit game is given per unit time, as compared with the normal game state (for example, low probability base state). It may be configured to be controllable to a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number (frequency) is improved.

- The pachinko machine 10 may adopt a specification classified into the second type, which is also called "feather type" or "airplane type". In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A jackpot game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth.

- The CPU 41, ROM 42, RAM 43, and random number generation circuit 44 may be configured in one chip.
- The specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

・The pachinko game machine 10 uses the sub-board 50 as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, there are a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP. A sound control board may be provided for exclusively controlling the . A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. Moreover, in the embodiment, the CPU 41 and the CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Also, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(Appendix B) A variation game executed in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a winning lottery and awarding a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variation game is completed. an execution means, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege, and a performance execution means for executing a performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance capable of specifying the degree of expectation for granting the privilege; The performance is a performance suggesting execution of a specific performance different from the special performance, the specific performance has a plurality of types, the special performance is a performance that progresses step by step over a plurality of stages, and the special performance is performed. There are at least a first stage and a second stage advanced from the first stage. There are cases where the stage of the special performance progresses at a second timing different from the timing, and the special performance suggests execution at the first stage and at the second stage. A game machine having different types of the specific effect.

(Appendix B) A variation game executed in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a winning lottery and awarding a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variation game is completed. an execution means, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege, and a performance execution means for executing a performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance capable of specifying the degree of expectation for granting the privilege; The performance is a performance that can specify that a specific performance different from the special performance is to be executed, and is a performance that suggests the type of the specific performance to be executed, and there are a plurality of types of the specific performance. , the special performance is a performance that progresses in stages over a plurality of stages, the stages of the special performance include at least a first stage and a second stage that progresses more than the first stage; In the variable game, there are a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a first timing, and a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a second timing different from the first timing. A game machine in which the type of the specific performance to be suggested is different between the first stage and the second stage.

(Appendix C) A variation game executed in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game based on the result of a winning lottery and awarding a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variation game is completed. an execution means, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege, and a performance execution means for executing a performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance capable of specifying the degree of expectation for granting the privilege; The effect is a effect that progresses step by step over a plurality of stages, and in the variable game, the stage of the special effect progresses at a first timing, and the special effect occurs at a second timing different from the first timing. and the special performance is a performance notifying execution of a different type of specific performance according to the stage when the special performance ends.

(Appendix D) The specific effect includes a first step of displaying an image prompting the operation of the operating means and a second step of displaying a result image in response to the operation of the operating means. good.
(Additional Note E) It is preferable that the specific effect is executed when the special effect ends.

BT... Production button EH... Production display device ES... Production device group GA1, GA2... Specific image GA3, GA4... Result image GB1, GB2... Special image GC... Special image HD... Launch handle LA... Decorative lamp LV... Production lever R... Display area SE1 to SE4 Sensor SL1, SL2 Solenoid SP... Speaker YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Display window YBc... Launch path 10... Pachinko machine 11... Frame body 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 12... First start opening 13 Second start opening 13a Normal opening/closing piece 14 Large winning opening 14a Special opening/closing piece 17 Gate 17a Gate opening 18 Out opening 19a First special symbol display device 19a-19e Display device 19b... Second special symbol display device 19c... First reservation display device 19d... Second reservation display device 19e... Normal symbol display device 40... Main board 41... CPU 42... ROM 43... RAM 44... Random number generation circuit 50... Sub board 51 CPU 52 ROM 53 RAM

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery and awarding a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variable game is completed,
variable game executing means for executing the variable game;
privilege granting means for granting the privilege;
operable operating means;
and a production execution means for executing production,
The production includes a special production that can specify the degree of expectation that the privilege is given,
The special effect is a effect suggesting execution of a specific effect different from the special effect,
The special effect and the specific effect are effects that progress step by step over a plurality of stages,
The specific effect progresses in stages according to the operation of the operation means,
The stage of the special effect includes at least a first stage and a second stage advanced from the first stage,
In the variable game, there are a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a first timing and a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a second timing different from the first timing,
The special effect is different in type of the specific effect suggesting execution between when it is the first stage and when it is the second stage,
During execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the final stage reached in the special effect,
The gaming machine , wherein the special performance is a performance different from the special performance . In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery and awarding a privilege based on the result of the winning lottery after the variable game is completed,
variable game executing means for executing the variable game;
privilege granting means for granting the privilege;
operable operating means;
and a production execution means for executing production,
The production includes a special production that can specify the degree of expectation that the privilege is given,
The special effect is an effect that can specify that a specific effect different from the special effect is to be executed, and is an effect that suggests the type of the specific effect to be executed,
The special effect and the specific effect are effects that progress step by step over a plurality of stages,
The specific effect progresses in stages according to the operation of the operation means,
The stage of the special effect includes at least a first stage and a second stage advanced from the first stage,
In the variable game, there are a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a first timing and a case where the stage of the special effect progresses at a second timing different from the first timing,
The special effect is different in type of the specific effect to be suggested between when it is the first stage and when it is the second stage,
During execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the final stage reached in the special effect,
The gaming machine , wherein the special performance is a performance different from the special performance .

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