JP7458112B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are capable of suspending the execution of fluctuating games, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and are capable of suspending the execution of fluctuating games. There is something that performs a look-ahead effect.

JP 2003-340038 A

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest in advance performance.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of multiple variable games, and is equipped with a display means capable of displaying images and a display control means capable of controlling the display means, and the images include a suspended image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended and an active image corresponding to the variable game being executed, and the suspended image is configured to be displayed in a display area in the display means that can specify the execution order in which the corresponding variable game will be executed, and the effects that can be executed in the display means include a suspended effect related to the suspended image, and the suspended effect includes a first suspended effect and a second suspended effect, and the first suspended effect is executed in a manner in which the suspended image in a normal display mode is newly displayed in the display means when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, and the second suspended effect is executed in a manner in which the suspended image in a special display mode different from the normal display mode is newly displayed when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, and there are multiple types of special display modes, and when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specified specific period, the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is started. The gist of the invention is that the probability that the start of the reserved effect of the newly reserved variable game is restricted is different from the probability that the start of the reserved effect of the second reserved effect of the newly reserved variable game is restricted, the image during execution may be displayed in the normal display mode or in the special display mode, and when the reserved image of the special display mode is displayed and power supply is cut off, and then after the power supply is resumed, when the execution of the variable game corresponding to the reserved image of the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is put on hold, the reserved image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any of the special display modes, when the reserved image of the special display mode is displayed and power supply is cut off, and then after the power supply is resumed, when the variable game corresponding to the reserved image of the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any of the special display modes, and when the variable game is being executed, it is possible to execute an effect in a mode different from the normal display mode and any of the special display modes.

This invention can increase interest.

A front view of a pachinko game machine. (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating examples of display contents related to pending images on the effect display device. 13A to 13C are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the normal reach effect to the execution of the super reach effect. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of a prefetch command. 1A to 1D are figures showing images of various aspects on hold, and FIG. 1E to 1H are figures showing images of various aspects in progress. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a lightning effect is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the one-sword effect is executed. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a situation in which the restriction conditions for the hold preview performance are met. A situation in which the limiting conditions for the pending preview presentation at the time of winning a prize are met and a pending image in the normal mode is displayed; a situation in which the limiting conditions for the pending preview presentation at the time of winning a prize are not met and the pending image in the preview mode is displayed; The figure which shows an example. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when power supply is restarted in the second embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of display content of the effect display device when power supply is resumed in the second embodiment, and (b) is a diagram different from both the normal mode and the preview mode in the second embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the effect is performed.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to gaming machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) such as a gaming hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front side of the game board 20. A protective glass that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. The protective glass covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. The firing handle 16 is provided at a position that can be touched by the player. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by operating the firing handle 16. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 includes an upper tray Sa and a lower tray Sb on the front side of the front frame 14 as ball trays (storage portions) for storing game balls. The upper tray Sa is a storage section that stores game balls that are mainly fired into the game area 21 by operating the firing handle 16 and are taken into the machine. The lower tray Sb is a storage section that stores game balls that are mainly paid out from the pachinko game machine 10 and overflow from the upper tray Sa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes both an upper tray Sa and a lower tray Sb, but may include only the upper tray Sa of the upper tray Sa and the lower tray Sb, for example.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a decorative lamp 17 that performs a display (hereinafter referred to as a light-emission display) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and turns off as one of the displays. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14 that outputs sound. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as sound effect) that outputs various sounds. For example, the sounds output from the speaker 18 include background sounds (so-called BGM).

On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the fired game balls to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The fired game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 reports various types of information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display section 22a. The special symbol display section 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the special symbol is fixed and stopped. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed in the special symbol display section 22a include at least a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. A player can recognize a jackpot when a jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and can recognize a loss when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game. In this embodiment, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is awarded after the special game for which the jackpot is won ends. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a winning game is awarded after the fluctuating game that is a winning game ends. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits. The information display panel 22 also includes a special reservation display section 22b. The special hold display section 22b displays in a recognizable manner the number of special games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the number of special holds) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. . For example, the upper limit of the number of special reservations is four. In the following description, a special game whose execution is suspended may be simply referred to as a "pending special game" or "pending special game." The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a plurality of special games. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a plurality of variable games.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the "normal game") in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed on the normal symbol display section 22c include at least a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. A player can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game, and can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game. In this embodiment, when a player wins a normal winning lottery, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game that is the target of the winning ends. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22d. The normal hold display section 22d displays in a recognizable manner the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. . For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also has a center frame 23 decorated with various ornaments, located approximately in the center of the play area 21 of the play board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role object.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting port 27 as a starting port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second starting port 27, and a second starting sensor SE2 is disposed in the ball passage. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the conditions for starting the special game can be met, and the conditions for paying out the prize ball can be met. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 . The first variable member 28 has an open state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 or allows the ball to enter, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 or the ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 27. Cannot be in closed state, and can be operated. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated to the open state in response to winning the regular lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a big prize opening 29. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have entered the big prize opening 29. For example, the big prize opening 29 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20, and a count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are established. The big prize opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the grand prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated to the open state upon winning the jackpot. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. Hereinafter, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it will be referred to as "the big winning hole 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it will be referred to as "the big winning hole 29 is closed". may be indicated.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 31. The gate 31 is located to the left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 has a gate opening that is always open so that game balls can enter the gate. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that enter and pass through the gate opening is disposed in the gate opening. When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of a normal game may be established. The pachinko game machine 10 is also provided with an outlet 34. In this embodiment, game balls that do not enter the first start opening 26, the second start opening 27, or the big prize opening 29 are discharged from the outlet 34 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuating state (definitely variable state)" and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuating state (non-probability varying state)." In the following explanation, a high probability state will be referred to as a "variable probability state" and a low probability state will be referred to as a "variable probability state". Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electrical support state" and the low base state is a "non-electrical support state."

The high base state can be achieved, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of openings of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and control to open the first variable member 28 once in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the open time longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state (variable short state)".

In addition, in this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when the base state is low, the first variable member 28 is not in the open state, and the second starting port 27 is not opened, for example, by configuring the system so that the winning lottery is not won. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter the ball. In addition, when the base is in the low base state, the game ball is prevented from entering the second starting port 27 by, for example, configuring the first variable member 28 so that it will not be in the open state even if the winning lottery is won. It may be configured as follows. In the case of the above configuration, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say that. In this embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the low base state corresponds to the second gaming state. That is, the gaming states in this embodiment include a first gaming state and a second gaming state.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into first jackpot symbols and second jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbol may define a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot opening 29 is opened is performed after the opening presentation ends. The round game is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round game, the big prize opening 29 is opened until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending performance ends.

For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "10" is set as the upper limit number of round games. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game will be a variable probability state. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a high base state. For jackpot symbols classified as second jackpot symbols, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, "8" is set as the upper limit number of round games. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a non-probable variable state. In addition, for jackpot symbols classified as second jackpot symbols, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the 100th special game, or before the end of the 100th special game. It is determined that the high base state will be maintained until the game is awarded. In the following explanation, a jackpot game awarded based on a jackpot symbol classified as a first jackpot symbol will be referred to as a "first jackpot game", and a jackpot game awarded based on a jackpot symbol classified as a second jackpot symbol will be referred to as a "first jackpot game". The game may be referred to as a "second jackpot game."

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include an effect pattern game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) in which effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and a final combination of effect patterns is displayed as a fixed stop. The effect game is executed by varying multiple rows of effect patterns. The effect patterns are also called "decorative patterns" or "decorative patterns". The effect game is executed by varying (scrolling) the first, second, and third pattern rows vertically. In the following explanation, the "first row" is referred to as the "left row" and the "first pattern" is referred to as the "left pattern", the "second row" is referred to as the "middle row" and the "second pattern" is referred to as the "middle pattern", the "third row" is referred to as the "right row" and the "third pattern" is referred to as the "right pattern". In each row, as a rule, effect patterns imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a predetermined order.

The performance game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the performance game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the performance game during the execution of the special game. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed as fixed stops in the special game is displayed as fixed stops. When a jackpot symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination by the performance symbols is displayed as fixed stops in the performance game. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination by the performance symbols corresponds to a winning performance symbol combination. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in all columns are the same, such as [777]. In this way, in the performance game executed during the execution of the winning variable game, a winning performance symbol combination is displayed as fixed stops. In addition, when a losing symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the special game, a losing symbol combination by the performance symbols is displayed as fixed stops in the performance game. In this embodiment, the losing symbol combination due to the effect symbols corresponds to the losing effect symbol combination. For example, the losing symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of at least some columns are different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as [323] and [112]. In this way, in the effect game executed during the execution of the losing variable game, the losing effect symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state. Note that in the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in a stopped state before being displayed in a fixed stopped state. In this specification, the "temporary stopped display" means, for example, a state indicating that the symbols may be displayed in a changed state again, such as a "shaking variable state," or a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stopped display. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the effect game during the execution of the special game.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the performance display device 25 notifies that execution of the special game is on hold. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a special game is suspended, the number of special games whose execution is suspended (pending special games) is notified.

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

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

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, an in-execution image ZG corresponding to the special game in execution is displayed in an in-execution area ZR on the performance display device 25. In the present embodiment, the running image ZG corresponds to the running image corresponding to the variable game that is being executed. In the present embodiment, images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 as a display means include an in-execution image. In the running area ZR, an running image ZG based on the pending image H that was displayed when the special game being executed was put on hold is displayed. In the present embodiment, the pending image H that was displayed when the special game being executed was put on hold is displayed as the currently running image ZG in the currently running area ZR. Specifically, in the running area ZR, the pending image H that was displayed in the pending display area R1a immediately before the execution of the special game is displayed as the running image ZG. Furthermore, the image in progress ZG is larger than the pending image H. Therefore, when the pending image H is displayed as the image in progress ZG, the pending image H is enlarged and displayed as the image in progress ZG. Incidentally, even in a situation where the number of special reservations is 0, if a game ball enters the starting ports 26, 27, the execution of the special game is temporarily suspended, so the performance display device 25 displays the reservation number. Image H is displayed. In this case, the pending image H is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image H is displayed in the active area ZR of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZG.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of a new special game is put on hold, the number of reserved images H displayed on the performance display device 25 increases. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of reserved images H increases, a reserved appearance performance is executed. The reserved appearance performance is executed in a manner that allows for identification that a new reserved image H is being displayed. In this embodiment, the reserved appearance performance corresponds to the first performance that is executed in a manner that allows for identification that a new reserved image is being displayed.

2B, when a new reserved image H is displayed as reserved image H1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the new reserved image H moving on the appearance path Ka1 from the bottom of the performance display device 25 toward the reserved display area R1a, and executes the reserved appearance performance in a manner in which the reserved image H is finally displayed as reserved image H1. When a new reserved image H is displayed as reserved image H2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the new reserved image H moving on the appearance path Ka2 from the bottom of the performance display device 25 toward the reserved display area R2a, and executes the reserved appearance performance in a manner in which the reserved image H is finally displayed as reserved image H2. When a new reserved image H is displayed as reserved image H3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the new reserved image H moving on the appearance path Ka3 from the bottom of the performance display device 25 toward the reserved display area R3a, and executes the reserved appearance performance in a manner in which the reserved image H is finally displayed as reserved image H3. When a new reserved image H is displayed as reserved image H4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the new reserved image H moving on an appearance path Ka4 from below the performance display device 25 toward the reserved display area R4a, and executes the reserved appearance performance in such a manner that the reserved image H is finally displayed as reserved image H4. In this embodiment, the performance in which a new reserved image H is displayed on the performance display device 25 in response to a new special game being put on hold corresponds to a reserved performance related to a reserved image. In other words, the performances that can be executed by the display means include a reserved performance related to a reserved image.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a hold movement effect is executed in conjunction with the start of execution of the special game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the suspended special game is moved up in execution order due to the start of execution of a new special game, and the suspended movement effect is executed. The hold movement effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image H is moved to change the display area in which the hold image H is displayed. In this embodiment, the hold movement performance corresponds to a specific performance. In the present embodiment, the specific effect is to move the suspended image to move the suspended image as the execution order of the variable game whose execution has been suspended is moved up due to the start of execution of a new variable game. It is executed in such a manner that the display area to be displayed is changed. In this way, there are specific effects that can be executed on the display means.

In the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the suspended movement effect is started at a timing when 0.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of execution of the special game. Further, the time from the start of execution of the suspended movement performance to the end of the execution of the suspended movement performance (performance time required for the suspended movement performance) is 0.5 seconds. In this embodiment, the performance time required for the hold movement effect is constant regardless of the number of special holds. However, the performance time required for the hold movement performance may be varied depending on the number of special holds. For example, it may be configured such that the larger the number of special reservations, the longer the performance time required for the reservation moving performance.

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

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the performance game, a reach is formed and a reach effect is sometimes performed. In the present embodiment, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and in a column different from the specific column. A state in which the effect symbols in the middle row (in this embodiment) continue to be displayed in a variable manner corresponds to a state in which a reach is formed. The ready-to-win presentation may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the movements of the presentation symbols are different. The reach performance in this embodiment includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance that is performed after the start of the normal reach performance. The super reach performance is executed, for example, with content that develops the performance content of the normal reach performance. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal reach performance develops into a super reach performance, a blackout performance is executed. Therefore, when the super reach effect is executed, after the normal reach effect is started, the darkening effect is performed, and then the super reach effect is started. The darkening effect is executed in such a manner that the effect image for the darkening effect is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the effect display device 25 is blacked out. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a super reach effect is executed, the expectation level of a jackpot in the special game being executed is higher than when only a normal reach effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), when the normal reach effect is being executed, a reach is formed in the effect game and effect symbols are displayed on the effect display device 25. Furthermore, when the normal reach effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays frame images FR1 to FR4, and all of the pending images H corresponding to the pending special game (in FIG. 3(a), Pending images H1, H2) are displayed. Further, when the normal reach effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays an image ZG in progress. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3(b), when the blackout effect is being executed, a reach is formed in the effect game and effect symbols are displayed on the effect display device 25. However, on the performance display device 25, when the darkening performance is being performed, the performance symbols are displayed smaller than when the normal reach performance is being performed. Furthermore, when a dark transition effect is being executed, a performance image for the dark change effect is displayed on the effect display device 25. However, when the blackout effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 does not display the frame images FR1 to FR4, and also does not display all of the pending images H corresponding to the special game on hold. Further, when the blackout effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 does not display the image ZG in progress. In this way, the darkening effect is a effect that can be executed when the special game is being executed, and corresponds to a effect in which the display of the pending image H on the effect display device 25 is hidden. In this embodiment, the blackout effect corresponds to a hold display concealment effect in which the display of the hold image on the display means is hidden.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when a super reach effect is being executed, a reach is formed in the effect game and effect symbols are displayed on the effect display device 25. However, on the performance display device 25, when the super reach performance is executed, the performance symbols are displayed smaller than when the normal reach performance is executed. Furthermore, when the super reach effect is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays frame images FR1 to FR4, and all of the pending images H corresponding to the pending special game (in FIG. 3(c) , pending images H1, H2) are displayed. Incidentally, if the execution of a new special game is suspended and the special pending number increases to "3" while the blackout effect shown in FIG. 3(b) is being executed, when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect display On the device 25, pending images H1 to H3 are displayed.

Performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a preview performance. At least some of the plurality of types of preview performances are configured to be executed with any one of the plurality of types of performance contents. The level of expectation for a jackpot varies depending on the content of the preview performance.

Furthermore, the performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include premium performances. The premium performance in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be executable on the performance display device 25 only during the execution of a special game in which a jackpot is won. In addition, the premium performance is a rare performance with an extremely low probability of being executed even during the execution of a special game in which the player wins the jackpot. Note that the premium performance is also referred to as the premiere performance. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to perform premium performance only during the execution of a special game in which a jackpot has been won. It can also be configured to be executable only at certain times. For example, by setting the display mode of the pending image H to a display mode of a premium effect (for example, a rainbow mode based on a rainbow color scheme), a premium effect can be executed while execution of a special game that will lead to a jackpot is on hold. It may be possible to configure it. For example, the premium performance may be configured to be executable only during at least one of the execution of a special game in which a jackpot is won and the execution of a special game in which a jackpot is won. As described above, the performances that can be executed by the performance execution means include premium performances. The premium performance can be configured to be executable only when at least one of the following: a variable game that results in a jackpot is being executed, and execution of a variable game that results in a jackpot is suspended. can.

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

First, the main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in a jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high probability value and a common value. In the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable, only the common value among the common value and the high probability value is used, while in the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable, both the common value and the high probability value are used. The main ROM 40b stores performance determination values used for performance lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery to decide whether to perform a reach performance in the case of not winning the jackpot lottery, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

The main ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. For this reason, the variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variable time of the special game is determined by determining the variable pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the performance contents of the performance game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a jackpot variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the performance content of the performance game that finalizes and stops displaying the jackpot symbol combination based on the performance symbols after the reach performance. The off-reach variation patterns include a off-reach variation pattern and an off-reach variation pattern. The out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern is associated with the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the out-of-play content of the out-of-the-box game, with an out-of-reach symbol combination that is finally fixed and stopped without going through the out-of-reach direction. The off-reach no-reach variation pattern in this embodiment includes a first off-reach no-reach variation pattern, and a second off-reach no-reach variation pattern associated with a longer variation time than the first off-reach no reach variation pattern. There is. The shortest time among the plurality of types of variation patterns is associated with the first out-of-reach variation pattern as a variation time. The fluctuating pattern with a missed reach is associated with the performance content of the performance game, in which the winning symbol combination is finally fixed and stopped after the reach performance. The jackpot fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern of the normal reach performance, which is associated with the execution of only the normal reach performance among the normal reach performance and the super reach performance, and a jackpot fluctuation pattern of the super reach performance, which is associated with the execution of the super reach performance. There is. The variation pattern with a missed reach includes a variation pattern with a normal reach performance that is associated with the execution of only the normal reach performance of the normal reach performance and a super reach performance, and a variation pattern with a deviation of the super reach performance that is associated with the execution of the super reach performance. There is a pattern.

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

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port not shown. The information display panel 22 is also connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit not shown. The first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are also connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is able to control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit not shown.

An error detection sensor ES is connected to the main board 40 as an error detection means for detecting a predetermined error. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to receive a detection signal output from the error detection sensor ES through a port (not shown). As the error detection sensor ES, for example, there is a full sensor that detects that the storage section is full. When the full sensor is disposed in the guide path that guides the paid game balls to the lower tray Sb, it becomes possible to detect that the lower tray Sb is full. That is, the full sensor corresponds to an error detection sensor ES that detects a full error. As the error detection sensor ES, for example, there is a door opening sensor that detects opening of the middle frame 13 or the front frame 14. When the door open sensor is disposed on the middle frame 13, it becomes possible to detect that the middle frame 13 or the front frame 14 is opened. That is, the door open sensor corresponds to an error detection sensor ES that detects a door open error.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RWM 41c. For example, the sub-CPU 41a executes a control program (sub-control program) of the sub-CPU 41a to perform various processes (for example, processes related to performance). The sub-ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, a lottery table used in the lottery, and a judgment value. The sub-ROM 41b stores display performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the display performance in the performance display device 25. The sub-ROM 41b also stores light-emitting performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the light-emitting performance in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-ROM 41b stores sound performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound performance in the speaker 18.

The sub-RWM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

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

Next, the power supply board 43 will be explained.
The power supply board 43 includes a power supply circuit 43a, a power-off monitoring circuit 43b, a reset signal circuit 43c, a backup power supply 43d, a clear switch circuit 43e, and a clear switch 43f. The power supply circuit 43a converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the gaming hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (for example, DC 30V)), and applies the converted power supply voltage to the main board 40, the sub-board 41, etc. It is further converted into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board. Each control board (main board 40, etc.) is supplied with a power supply voltage (V2) necessary for operation through a power supply circuit 43a. The power failure monitoring circuit 43b monitors whether there is an abnormality in the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 43b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 43a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC 20V)). The power-off monitoring circuit 43b transmits a power-off signal when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0). The power-off signal is received by the control board (main board 40) that performs backup processing and the reset signal circuit 43c. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to the minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko game machine 10. Note that if the power supply voltage (V1) drops to the predetermined voltage (V0), for example, if the main power supply of the gaming hall is cut off, if the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, or if a power outage occurs, etc. There are cases where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off due to external factors. The reset signal circuit 43c outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is output to a board, such as the main board 40, which is equipped with a microcomputer and controls electrical components. The reset signal is a signal that can take two states: high level and low level. Then, the control board to which the reset signal is output, for example, is in a state where the operation is stopped (operation is regulated) while receiving the high-level reset signal, and the reset signal changes from the high level to the low level. By transitioning, it becomes operational. The reset signal circuit 43c outputs a high-level reset signal for a predetermined period of time when the supply of power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 43a starts (when power supply starts), and then outputs a low-level reset signal. .

The backup power supply 43d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. Power from the backup power source 43d is supplied to the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Thereby, the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period even if the power supply is cut off. The predetermined period is a period from when the power of the backup power source 43d is discharged until the backup power source 43d becomes unable to supply power. A clear switch 43f is connected to the clear switch circuit 43e. The clear switch 43f is an operation unit that is operated when instructing to initialize at least some of the storage contents of the main RWM 40c. Then, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started with the clear switch 43f being operated, an initialization signal is transmitted from the clear switch circuit 43e. The initialization signal is sent to the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a. The clear switch 43f is arranged at a position such as the back of the machine where the player cannot operate it. In this embodiment, the power supply board 43 includes the clear switch circuit 43e and the clear switch 43f, but the main board 40 may also include the clear switch circuit 43e and the clear switch 43f, for example, and the initialization signal from the clear switch circuit 43e is output to the main CPU 40a. It would be good if it were done.

Next, the main processing performed by the main CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described. The main processing is processing performed with the start of power supply (start of power supply). Specifically, the main CPU 40a performs the main processing when a low-level reset signal is input after a high-level reset signal has been input for a predetermined time or more. First, the main CPU 40a performs various settings required at the start of power supply. As various settings required at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a prohibits interrupts in interrupt processing, allows access to a memory area built into the main CPU 40a, and performs initial settings of the peripheral devices and watchdog timer of the main CPU 40a. Next, the main CPU 40a checks whether the clear switch 43f has been operated based on the presence or absence of an initialization signal input from the clear switch circuit 43e. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether an initialization signal has been input that instructs the erasure of various information stored and held in the main RWM 40c. If the clear switch 43f is not operated, the main CPU 40a judges whether there is an abnormality in the information (storage contents) stored in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, the main CPU 40a checks the backup flag stored in the main RWM 40c when the power supply is cut off, and judges whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for judging whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 40c is correct when the power supply is started. The main CPU 40a calculates the checksum of the main RWM 40c, and judges whether the calculated checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated when the power supply is cut off. Then, if the clear switch 43f is operated, or if there is an abnormality in the information stored and held in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a erases the backup information stored in the main RWM 40c, and performs an initial startup process to start the pachinko game machine 10 based on the initial value. On the other hand, if the clear switch 43f is not operated and there is no abnormality in the information stored in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a performs backup startup processing to start up the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the set value of the backup information.

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

On the other hand, in the backup startup process, the main CPU 40a restores the stack pointer that was in place before the power supply was cut off. Next, the main CPU 40a stores control information regarding activation of the sub board 41 based on the backup information in the output buffer. Control information related to activation based on backup information includes, for example, a return command that specifies activation based on backup information, and a symbol state that specifies a control state such as whether to return to running a special game or to a jackpot game. There are a specification command, a gaming state specifying command for specifying a gaming state, and the like. Note that the main CPU 40a specifies the control state based on the backup information and generates a symbol state designation command. Further, the main CPU 40a identifies the gaming state based on the backup information and generates a gaming state designation command. Next, the main CPU 40a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) and restores the register that was in use when the power supply was cut off. Next, the main CPU 40a restores the permission/disallowance (inhibition) of interrupts to the state before the power supply was cut off, sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, restoration is performed based on the backup information. Thereafter, the main CPU 40a will perform interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "a case where power supply is restarted after power supply has been cut off" means a case where power supply is started and backup startup processing is performed. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to return after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off.

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

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a judges whether a game ball has entered the start hole 26, 27 based on whether a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 or a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as input judgment). If the judgment result of the input judgment is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the input judgment is positive, the main CPU 40a judges whether the special reserved number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as reserved judgment). If the judgment result of the reserved judgment is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the judgment result of the reserved judgment is positive, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the special reserved number to update it. In addition, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special reserved number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as reserved number command) capable of identifying the updated special reserved number in the output buffer. When the result of the hold determination is positive, the main CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information in the main RWM 40c, the execution of the special game is suspended until the execution condition of the special game is established. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random number may be a random number used for a jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used for determining a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), a random number used for determining a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern random number), a random number used for a performance lottery (hereinafter referred to as a performance determination random number), etc. Then, after performing the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the special game as a variable game. In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of multiple variable games.

Here, the prefetch command generation process and the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the prefetch commands are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC5. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (indicated as inconsistent in FIG. 5), and the value of the performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. The prefetch command SC2 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value and the value of the performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. The prefetch command SC3 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value, but the value of the performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the value of the performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. The prefetch command SC4 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number obtained in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the values of at least some of the random numbers among the jackpot determination random number, special symbol random number, performance determination random number, and variation pattern random number obtained in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can identify the special reserved number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when the special reserved number is "3" and a look-ahead command classified as look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can identify that the special reserved number is "3".

The generation of the read-ahead command in the read-ahead command generation process will be described below.
In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value, and the value of the acquired performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC2 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value, and the value of the acquired performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value, and the value of the acquired performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC4 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value, and the value of the acquired performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a judges whether the execution conditions of the special game are satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution judgment). In the execution judgment, the main CPU 40a judges positively when the game is not in a big win game, is not in a special game, and is not in a change interval. On the other hand, in the execution judgment, the main CPU 40a judges negatively when the game is in a big win game, is in a special game, or is in a change interval. If the judgment result of the execution judgment is negative (if the execution conditions of the special game are not satisfied), the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the execution judgment is positive (if the execution conditions of the special game are satisfied), the main CPU 40a judges whether the special reserved number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. Then, if the special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a stores a standby command that can be specified as a standby state in the output buffer and ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, if the special reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the special reserved number stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 40a also stores a reserved number command capable of specifying the updated special reserved number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the special game from the main RWM 40c. After reading the earliest random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. In the jackpot lottery, a high probability value and a common value are used when the probability is variable, and a common value is used when the probability is variable. If the jackpot lottery is not won (if the jackpot lottery is not won), the main CPU 40a performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance determination random number.

Then, the main CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixed and displayed in the special game and a variation pattern. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the losing symbol. Furthermore, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines a losing fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result of the performance lottery. Specifically, when winning the performance lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, if the player does not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with no reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbols and fluctuation patterns, the main CPU 40a generates control information that allows the determined special symbols to be specified (hereinafter referred to as symbol commands) and control information that allows the fluctuation patterns to be identified (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation pattern designation commands). ) is stored in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is ended.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process other than the special symbol start process and executes a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a measures the change time associated with the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 40a then controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop when the change time associated with the change pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the change time associated with the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 40a stores an end command in the output buffer for displaying the symbol combination by the performance symbol as a fixed stop. In addition, after the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, that is, after the special game is completed, the main CPU 40a sets an inter-change interval (1 second in this embodiment). During the inter-change interval, the special symbol that was displayed as a fixed stop with the completion of the special game continues to be displayed as a fixed stop.

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

When the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the opening time. Further, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big prize opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the jackpot game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer every time a round game is started. Furthermore, when the final round game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the ending time. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

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

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

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

In addition, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag, and sets a value that allows specifying control to a low base state as the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores low probability state commands in the output buffer and stores low base state commands in the output buffer.

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

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the game is not in a normal winning game or a normal game, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game or normal game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal pending number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. If the normal pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1, and displays the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. Control. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main RWM 40c. Note that when the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Then, the main CPU 40a determines the normal symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game, based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and also displays information so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol starting process are fixed and displayed when the variable time determined in the normal symbol starting process has elapsed. Controls panel 22. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second start hole 27 when the normal game ends, and controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start hole 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. In this embodiment, it is easier to win the normal winning lottery when the base state is high than when the base state is low. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to win the normal winning lottery even when the base state is low, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Therefore, in this embodiment, although it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second start hole 27 when the base state is low than when the base state is high, there is a possibility that a game ball will enter the second start hole 27.

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

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 41a based on the control program will be described.
When the power supply starts, the secondary CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) required when the power supply starts. After performing the initial settings, the secondary CPU 41a waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. The secondary CPU 41a starts up before the main CPU 40a. Therefore, when the main CPU 40a outputs an initialization command or a return command, the secondary CPU 41a has already started up and is in a state of waiting for the input of the initialization command or the return command. When the secondary CPU 41a inputs an initialization command, it reads information indicating the performance contents of the initial state from the secondary ROM 41b, and starts up by initialization based on the information, and starts up in the initial state. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs a return command, it judges whether there is an abnormality in the information (storage contents) stored and held in the secondary RWM 41c. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a checks the backup flag stored in the secondary RWM 41c when the power supply is cut off, and judges whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag is a flag for judging whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 41c is correct when the power supply is started. The secondary CPU 41a also calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 41c and judges whether the calculated checksum is equal to the checksum value calculated when the power supply was cut off. If there is an abnormality in the information stored in the secondary RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a erases the backup information stored in the secondary RWM 41c, and starts up based on the control information related to the start-up based on the input backup information, and starts up in a quasi-backup state. On the other hand, if the information stored in the secondary RWM 41c is normal, the secondary CPU 41a starts up based on the control information related to the start-up based on the input backup information and the backup information of the secondary RWM 41c, and starts up in a backup state. When starting up in a backup state, the storage contents of the secondary RWM 41c are restored to the storage contents of the secondary RWM 41c before the power supply was cut off.

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

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, when a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. Further, when an ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an ending effect is performed. The content of the jackpot performance may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

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

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending movement effect is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H1 is displayed so as to move on the moving path Kb1, and the running image ZG based on the pending image H1 is displayed in the running area ZR. do. Further, if the pending image H2 is displayed, the sub CPU 41a causes the pending image H2 to be displayed so as to move on the movement path Kb2, and the pending image H that was displayed as the pending image H2 is displayed as the pending image H1. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to Similarly, if the pending image H3 is displayed, the sub CPU 41a causes the pending image H3 to be displayed as moving on the moving path Kb3, and the pending image H that was displayed as the pending image H3 is displayed as the pending image H2. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is displayed. Further, if the pending image H4 is being displayed, the sub CPU 41a causes the pending image H4 to be displayed so as to move on the movement path Kb4, and the pending image H that was displayed as the pending image H4 is displayed as the pending image H3. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to

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

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the production game. The sub-CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on performance symbols that are finally fixed and displayed in the performance game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When specifying the jackpot symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol. When specifying a missed symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the missed symbol based on the effect symbol. For example, when specifying a variable pattern with a reach from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that includes a reach. On the other hand, when specifying a non-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach. Further, when executing the normal reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed. Similarly, when executing the super reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the super reach effect is executed. When executing the super reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed, then the blackout effect is executed, and then the super reach effect is executed. The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect image for the dark change effect is displayed, and controls the effect so that the dark change effect is executed. Then, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined performance symbols at a predetermined stop timing. Thereafter, the sub CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the end command, causes the symbol combination based on the performance symbols to be fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, irrespective of the end command, and use the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity to display the symbol combination as determined and stopped. In this case, the end command may be omitted.

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

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command that can specify a jackpot variation pattern, the sub CPU 41a selects a lottery to determine whether to execute a premium effect during execution of the special game. In this lottery, the probability that it will be decided to perform the premium performance is overwhelmingly lower than the probability that it will be determined not to perform the premium performance. Then, when it is determined to execute the premium effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premium effect is executed.

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

As described above, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 as effect execution means, thereby realizing the function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Ru. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17 as a light emitting means, thereby realizing a function as a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the function as a sound output control means for controlling the sound output means is realized by the sub CPU 41a controlling the speaker 18 as the sound output means. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 as a display means is controlled by the sub CPU 41a, thereby realizing a function as a display control means for controlling the display means.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a pending notice performance. The suspended preview performance is a performance that can be executed for a special game whose execution has been suspended. The pending preview performance is configured to be executable on the performance display device 25. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a hold preview performance is executed, a hold image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a preview mode different from the normal mode. In addition, when a hold preview performance is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold preview performance is displayed in a preview mode, while the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold preview performance is displayed, while other special games are displayed by executing the hold preview performance. The pending image H is not displayed in a preview mode. The normal mode corresponds to the normal display mode. On the other hand, the preview mode corresponds to the special display mode.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the reserved image H is displayed in the normal mode, the reserved image H is displayed with a white base. On the other hand, there are multiple types of notice modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the notice mode includes a first notice mode with a blue base. Also, as shown in FIG. 6(c), the notice mode includes a second notice mode with a green base. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(d), the notice mode includes a third notice mode with a red base. In the pachinko game machine 10, the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the subject of the reserved notice performance differs depending on the type of notice mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the special game that is the subject of the reserved notice performance is higher in the order of the first notice mode < the second notice mode < the third notice mode. The type of notice mode can also be said to be the performance content of the reserved notice performance.

In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game is newly reserved, there are cases where a reserved image H in a normal mode is newly displayed on the performance display device 25, and cases where a reserved image H in a notice mode is newly displayed on the performance display device 25. In this embodiment, the performance executed in a mode in which a reserved image H in a normal mode is newly displayed on the performance display device 25 when a special game is newly reserved corresponds to the first reserved performance. In other words, the first reserved performance is executed in a mode in which a reserved image in a normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means when a new variable game is reserved. Also, in this embodiment, the performance executed in a mode in which a reserved image H in a notice mode is newly displayed on the performance display device 25 when a special game is newly reserved corresponds to the second reserved performance. In other words, the second reserved performance is executed in a mode in which a reserved image in a special display mode different from the normal display mode is newly displayed when a new variable game is reserved. In this embodiment, there are a first reserved performance and a second reserved performance.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 6(e) to 6(h), similar to the pending image H, the running image ZG may be displayed in a normal mode or in a preview mode. . That is, in this embodiment, the image being executed may be displayed in a normal display mode or in a special display mode. As shown in FIG. 6(e), when the running image ZG is displayed in the normal mode, a pending image H based on white is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 6F, when the running image ZG is displayed in the first preview mode, the running image ZG with a blue color as the base color is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6(g), when the running image ZG is displayed in the second notice mode, the running image ZG with green as its base color is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6(h), when the running image ZG is displayed in the third notice mode, the running image ZG is displayed with a red color as its base color.

When a special game is put on hold, execution of the hold preview performance may be started for the special game. In addition, when the execution of the special game is started, the suspended preview performance may be started for the special game whose execution has been suspended.

First, an example of the content displayed on the effect display device 25 when a special game is put on hold and a hold notice effect is started for the special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), when a new special game is put on hold and execution of a hold preview effect is started for the special game, a hold image corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold preview effect is started. A lightning image SDa imitating lightning is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to point to H (the pending image H3 in FIG. 7A). That is, the lightning image SDa is displayed with content pointing to the pending image H that may be displayed in a preview mode. Furthermore, when the lightning image SDa is displayed, the effect image SDb is displayed on the performance display device 25 so as to cover the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending preview performance. By displaying the effect image SDb, the suspended image H that was once displayed becomes invisible to the player. In the following description, the effect in which the lightning image SDa and the effect image SDb are displayed will be referred to as a "lightning effect." Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), after the thunder effect ends, the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending preview effect is displayed in a preview mode, and the pending preview effect is started. In the pachinko game machine 10, a predetermined hold effect sound is output from the speaker 18 in conjunction with the display of the hold image H in the preview mode. In this embodiment, the lightning effect corresponds to the second effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second hold effect is executed, the predetermined hold effect sound can be output from the sound output means. As described above, the lightning image SDa displayed in the lightning effect is displayed in a manner pointing to the pending image H that may be displayed in a preview manner. That is, the second effect is executed with content pointing to a pending image that can be displayed in a special display mode.

In the pachinko game machine 10, after the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed. That is, in this embodiment, after the first effect and the second effect are executed, the reserved image in the special display mode is finally displayed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a series of effects in which a pending appearance effect is executed, a thunder effect is executed, and finally a pending image H in a preview mode is displayed corresponds to the specific pending effect. Therefore, the specific hold effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image in the special display mode is finally displayed after the first effect and the second effect different from the first effect are executed. Incidentally, when the special game is put on hold and the hold preview effect is not started for the special game, the hold appearance effect is executed and then the hold image H in the normal mode is finally displayed. In the present embodiment, a series of effects in which a normal-mode pending image H is finally displayed after the pending appearance effect is executed corresponds to a non-specific pending effect. Therefore, the non-specific hold effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image in the normal display mode is finally displayed after the first effect is executed.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a performance that can be executed when the execution of a new special game is suspended, after the suspended appearance performance is executed, the suspended image H in the normal mode is finally displayed. There are a series of effects in which the held appearance effect is executed, a thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed. In the present embodiment, a series of effects in which ``after the pending appearance effect is executed, the normal mode of the pending image H is finally displayed'' and ``after the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed.'' The series of effects in which the pending image H in the preview mode is finally displayed corresponds to the pending effect. That is, the effects that can be executed on the display means include a suspension effect that can be executed when execution of a new variable game is suspended. As described above, in this embodiment, the on-hold effects include non-specific on-hold effects and specific on-hold effects. The first performance is a performance (common performance) that is executed in common in both the non-specific suspension performance and the specific suspension performance.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the pending appearance effect until the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed after the thunder effect is 1.5 seconds. That is, in the present embodiment, the production time from when the execution of a new variable game is suspended and the execution of the second pending production targeting the variable game is started until the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed is as follows: It is 1.5 seconds. In other words, in this embodiment, the performance from when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold and the execution of a specific pending effect targeting the variable game is started until the pending image in the special display mode is finally displayed. The time is 1.5 seconds. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the time required from the start of execution of the suspended appearance effect until the normal mode of the suspended image H is displayed without executing the lightning effect is 0.4 seconds.

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

Next, the hold notice determination process, which corresponds to the process related to the execution of the hold notice performance, will be explained together with the control related to the display of various hold images H and execution images ZG.
When the sub-CPU 41a inputs a look-ahead command, the sub-CPU 41a performs a winning time reserved notice determination process among the reserved notice determination processes. In the winning time reserved notice determination process, the execution of the reserved notice performance for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of notice mode when the reserved notice performance is executed are determined. In this way, when a new special game is reserved, the sub-CPU 41a performs a winning time reserved notice determination process for the newly reserved special game. However, even when a look-ahead command is input, the sub-CPU 41a does not perform the winning time reserved notice determination process if the limiting condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied. In other words, when the look-ahead command is input, the sub-CPU 41a performs the winning time reserved notice determination process when the limiting condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is not satisfied, while it does not perform the winning time reserved notice determination process when the limiting condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied. When the limiting condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is not satisfied and the reserved notice determination process at the time of winning is not performed, the sub-CPU 41a determines to display the reserved image H in the normal mode as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution has been newly suspended. As a result, the reserved appearance performance is executed, and then the reserved image H in the normal mode is newly displayed on the performance display device 25. The situation in which the limiting condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied will be described later.

In the winning reserved notice determination process, if the inputted pre-reading command is a pre-reading command that is the target of the reserved notice performance, the sub-CPU 41a performs a reserved notice lottery to determine whether to start the execution of the reserved notice performance that is the target of the winning reserved notice determination process. In this embodiment, if the reserved notice lottery is won, the execution of the reserved notice performance is determined, whereas if the reserved notice lottery is not won, the execution of the reserved notice performance is not determined. For example, the winning probability of the reserved notice lottery differs between a case where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-reading command will be a jackpot and a case where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-reading command will be a miss. Also, for example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-reading command will be a jackpot, the winning probability of the reserved notice lottery may be made different depending on the type of jackpot. In addition, the type of variation pattern determined from the pre-reading command may be configured to be specified, and the winning probability of the reserved notice lottery may be made different depending on the type of variation pattern. Then, if the reserved notice lottery is not won, the sub-CPU 41a ends the winning reserved notice determination process. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a determines to display a reserved image H in the normal mode as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution has been newly suspended. As a result, after the reserved appearance performance is executed, a new reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed on the performance display device 25.

Further, when winning the pending notice lottery, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of notice mode. For example, in this embodiment, the preview mode is determined depending on whether it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-reading command will be a jackpot or if it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the pre-reading command will be a loss. different. For example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a jackpot, the manner in which the preview mode is determined may differ depending on the type of jackpot. For example, the manner in which the advance notice mode is determined may be varied by varying the types of advance notice modes that can be determined. In addition, the manner in which the advance notice mode is determined may be varied by, for example, varying the probabilities for determining various advance notice modes. Then, when the sub CPU 41a determines the type of notice mode, it ends the winning pending notice determination process.

When the prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H in the normal mode is newly displayed after the suspended appearance effect is executed. Furthermore, when winning the pending notice lottery in the winning pending notice determination process, the sub CPU 41a performs a performance such that after the pending appearance performance is executed, a lightning performance targeting the newly displayed pending image H is executed. Controls the display device 25. Then, after the lightning effect is executed, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H of the type of preview mode finally determined in the winning pending notice determination process is displayed. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that a predetermined hold effect sound is outputted in accordance with the new display of the hold image H in the preview mode. Incidentally, although details will be described later, in this embodiment, there may be restrictions on the output of the hold effect sound. Furthermore, if the pending notice determination process at the time of winning is not performed, or if the pending notice lottery in the pending notice determination process at the time of winning is not won, the sub CPU 41a causes the pending appearance effect to be executed, and finally the normal mode is suspended. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the image H is displayed.

Incidentally, when the sub-CPU 41a displays the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game as the reserved image H1, it executes a reserved appearance effect in which the new reserved image H is displayed so as to move on the appearance path Ka1. Also, when the sub-CPU 41a displays the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game as the reserved image H2, it executes a reserved appearance effect in which the new reserved image H is displayed so as to move on the appearance path Ka2. Similarly, when the sub-CPU 41a displays the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game as the reserved image H3, it executes a reserved appearance effect in which the new reserved image H is displayed so as to move on the appearance path Ka3. Also, when the sub-CPU 41a displays the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game as the reserved image H4, it executes a reserved appearance effect in which the new reserved image H is displayed so as to move on the appearance path Ka4.

Further, as described above, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended movement effect is executed. For example, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H1 is displayed so as to move on the moving path Kb1, and the currently running image ZG based on the pending image H1 is displayed in the currently running area ZR. At this time, if the pending image H1 is the normal mode pending image H, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal mode running image ZG is displayed in the running area ZR. Further, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H in the first preview mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG in the first preview mode is displayed in the running area ZR. Similarly, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H in the second preview mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG in the second preview mode is displayed in the running area ZR. . Further, when the pending image H1 is the pending image H of the third preview mode, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG of the third preview mode is displayed in the running area ZR.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs a suspension notice determination process at the time of variation during the suspension notice determination process. The suspension notice determination process at the time of change is performed for special games that are already on hold. Then, in the change-time pending notice determination process, the execution or non-execution of a pending notice performance for the special game targeted by the change-time pending notice determination process and the type of notice mode when executing the pending notice performance are determined. Ru. In this way, when the special game starts to be executed, the sub CPU 41a performs the pending notice determination process for the pending special game. In addition, when there are multiple special games on hold, the sub CPU 41a performs the suspension notice determination process at the time of fluctuation, starting with the special game that was put on hold first among the plurality of special games on hold. I do. If it is decided to execute the pending notice effect before performing the change-time pending notice determination process targeting all the pending special games, the sub CPU 41a targets the remaining pending special games. As a result, suspension notice determination processing at the time of change is not performed.

However, even if the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not perform the holding notice determination process when changing if the restriction conditions for the holding notice presentation at the time of variation are satisfied. In other words, when a fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs the process of determining a suspension notice at the time of fluctuation if the restriction conditions for the suspension notice performance at the time of fluctuation are not satisfied, while When the condition is satisfied, the suspension notice determination process at the time of change is not performed. When the restriction condition for the hold notice effect at the time of change is not satisfied and the change-time hold notice determination process is not performed, the sub CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the hold image H that is already displayed. A situation in which the restriction conditions for the suspended notice presentation at the time of fluctuation are satisfied will be explained later.

In the pending notice determination process at the time of fluctuation, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the prefetch command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending notice determination process at the time of fluctuation is a prefetch command that is the target of the pending notice performance. A pending notice lottery is performed to determine whether to start execution of a pending notice performance for the special game. If the player does not win the hold notice lottery, the sub CPU 41a ends the change-time hold notice determination process for the special game targeted by the change-time hold notice determination process. Further, when winning the pending notice lottery, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of notice mode. For example, similar to the win-win pending notice determination process, in the embodiment, there are cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-read command will be a jackpot, and cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the pre-read command will be a loss. , the manner in which the advance notice manner is determined is different. Then, when the sub CPU 41a determines the type of notice mode, the sub CPU 41a ends the change-time pending notice determination process.

When winning the pending notice lottery in the pending notice determination process at the time of fluctuation, the sub CPU 41a displays the character CH at a position corresponding to the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice performance, and executes the one-slash performance. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is displayed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a instantly changes the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending preview performance to the pending image H of the type of preview mode finally determined in the change pending notice determination process. A performance display device 25 is controlled so that a bi-cutting performance is executed. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that a predetermined hold effect sound is outputted in conjunction with the display of the hold image H in the preview mode.

In addition, in either of the pending notice determination process at the time of winning and the pending notice determination process at the time of change, if the pending notice execution lottery is won and the type of notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 41a becomes the target of the pending notice performance. The sub-RWM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as pending preview execution information) that can specify the special game and the type of preview mode of the pending preview image H in the pending preview performance. The pending notice execution information stored in the sub-RWM 41c is deleted when the execution of the special game that was the subject of the pending notice performance corresponding to the pending notice execution information is completed, or when a jackpot game is awarded. .

Here, based on FIG. 9(a), a situation in which the restriction conditions for the pending notice presentation at the time of winning a prize are satisfied will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, within the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the suspended moving performance, the restriction conditions for the suspended notice performance at the time of winning are met, and the execution of the new special game is suspended. Display of the pending image H in a preview mode is restricted. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold within the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the said suspended movement effect starts, the new special game Display of the pending image H corresponding to the game in the preview mode is restricted, and the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in the normal mode. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is put on hold during the period from before the start of execution of a specific effect until the start of execution of the specific effect, the execution of the new variation game is put on hold. The start of execution of the second suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution has been suspended is restricted, and the first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution has been newly suspended is executed. In this embodiment, the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect is started until the execution of the suspended movement effect is started, that is, from the predetermined period before the execution of the specific effect is started, the specific The period until execution of the performance is started corresponds to the specific period. In other words, the specific period is a period from a predetermined period before the execution of the specific performance is started until the execution of the specific performance is started. In this embodiment, when the specific period is defined as a period from a predetermined period before the start of the execution of a specific effect until the start of the execution of the specific effect, the execution of the new variable game is suspended at least within the specific period. In this case, the start of execution of the second suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. . In this way, in the present embodiment, when the period from the predetermined period before the start of execution of a specific effect until the start of the execution of the specific effect is defined as the specific period, at least within the specific period, a new variable game is started. When the execution is suspended, the start of execution of the specific suspension performance for the variable game is restricted.

In this way, the time that constitutes the specific period in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is "1.6 seconds". On the other hand, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time required from when the reserved appearance effect starts to when the reserved image H in the advance notice mode is displayed through the lightning effect is "1.5 seconds". In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time required from when the reserved appearance effect starts to when the reserved image H in the advance notice mode is displayed through the lightning effect is shorter than the time that constitutes the specific period. Therefore, in this embodiment, the performance time from when the execution of a new variable game is reserved and the second reserved performance for that variable game is started to when the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed is shorter than the time that constitutes the specific period. In other words, in this embodiment, the performance time from when the execution of a new variable game is reserved and the specific reserved performance for that variable game is started to when the reserved image in the special display mode is finally displayed is shorter than the time that constitutes the specific period.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, the probability that the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold variable game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is 100. It can be said to be %. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 100%. Conversely, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, there is a probability that the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold variable game will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. can be said to be 0%. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted. is 0%. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, displaying the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold variable game in a preview mode is restricted. The probability is higher than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted is , is higher than the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended performance for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, displaying the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold variable game in a preview mode is restricted. The probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is different from the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a predetermined specific period, the start of execution of the first suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted. The probability is different from the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended performance for the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted.

Note that the sub CPU 41a may execute the game within a period from 0.5 seconds before the end of the execution of the special game until 0.1 seconds after the start of the execution of the next special game after the fluctuation interval. For example, it is possible to determine that it is within the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the suspended movement effect. For example, when the timing of 0.5 seconds before the end of the execution of the special game has passed and the execution of the special game has not yet ended, if the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the sub CPU 41a It may be determined that it is within the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the movement effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that the interval is within the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the pending movement effect if the special pending number is 1 or more. For example, the sub CPU 41a determines that if it is within a period of 0.1 seconds from the start of execution of the special game, it is within the period of 1.6 seconds before the start of execution of the suspended movement effect. You can.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the reserved movement effect is being executed, the restriction condition of the reserved notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a notice mode. As a result, if a new special game is reserved when the reserved movement effect is being executed, the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a notice mode, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is displayed in a normal mode. The time when the reserved movement effect is being executed corresponds to the period from the start of the execution of the reserved movement effect to the end of the execution of the reserved movement effect. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within the period from the start of the execution of the specific effect to the end of the execution of the specific effect, the start of the execution of the second reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is restricted, and the first reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is executed. A part of the non-specific period among the periods different from the specific period includes the period during which the reserved movement effect is being executed. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes the period from the start of the execution of the specific effect to the end of the execution of the specific effect. In this way, when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold during a non-specific period that is different from the specific period, the start of execution of the second pending effect for the newly put on hold variable game is restricted, and the first pending effect for the newly put on hold variable game is executed. Note that the sub-CPU 41a can determine that the pending movement effect is being executed during the period in which the pending movement effect is being executed. For example, the sub-CPU 41a may determine that the pending movement effect is being executed during the period from when 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special game execution to when 0.5 seconds have elapsed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special game based on the first out-of-reach variable pattern is being executed, the restriction condition of the suspended notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, and the execution of the special game is newly suspended. Display of the pending image H in a preview mode is restricted. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold while the special game based on the first out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern is being executed, the hold image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game is displayed in the preview mode. Display is restricted, and the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. The time when a special game based on the first outlier no-reach variation pattern is being executed is a period in which the special game is being executed and the content of the production performed during the execution of the special game is a specific content. corresponds to That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game based on the first out-of-reach variation pattern is being executed is when the variation game is being executed, and when the special game is being executed during the execution of the variation game. This period corresponds to a period in which the contents of the performance shown are specific contents. Therefore, the performance with specific content is a performance that is executed within the variable time associated with the first off-reach variation pattern when the first variation pattern with no reach is specified. In this embodiment, when a variable game is being executed, and the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a period in which the contents of the production performed during the execution of the variable game are specific contents. , the start of execution of the second suspended performance targeted at the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended performance targeted at the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which a special game based on the first no-reach variation pattern is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period when a variable game is being executed and the content of the performance performed during the execution of the variable game is specific content. In this way, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a part of the non-specific period that is different from the specific period, a second suspension effect that targets the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Note that, if the first out-of-reach variation pattern is specified by the variation pattern specification command and a special game based on the variation pattern is being executed, the sub CPU 41a specifies the content of the performance to be performed during the execution of the special game. It is possible to determine that the content is within a certain period.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the period from the start of execution of the premium performance until the awarding of the jackpot game, the restriction conditions for the pending notice performance at the time of winning are met, and the special performance is newly suspended. Display of the pending image H corresponding to the game in a preview mode is restricted. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold within the period from the start of execution of the premium performance until the jackpot game is awarded, the hold image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be displayed in the preview mode. The suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within the period from the start of execution of the premium performance until the jackpot game is awarded, the newly suspended variable game is targeted. The start of execution of the second suspended performance is restricted, and the first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period from the start of execution of the premium performance until the jackpot game is awarded. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes the period from when the execution of the premium performance is started until the jackpot game is awarded. In this way, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a part of the non-specific period that is different from the specific period, a second suspension effect that targets the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. For example, when the premium performance is executed, the sub CPU 41a may be configured to store information that allows identification of the execution of the premium performance until the sub RWM 41c is given the jackpot game. When the sub-RWM 41c stores information that can specify that the premium effect has been executed, the sub CPU 41a determines that the period is within the period from the execution of the premium effect until the jackpot game is awarded. You can.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the blackout effect is being executed, the restriction conditions for the pending preview effect at the time of winning are met, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in a preview mode. things are restricted. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold while a blackout effect is in progress, the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode, and the new special game is put on hold. A pending image H corresponding to the suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. The time when the blackout effect is being executed corresponds to the time when the special game is being executed and the period during which the blackout effect is being executed. In the present embodiment, execution of a new variable game is suspended while a variable game is being executed and during a period in which a pending display concealment effect in which the display of a pending image on the display means is concealed is being executed. If this occurs, the start of execution of the second suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution has been newly suspended is restricted, and the first suspended rendering targeting the variable game whose execution has been newly suspended is executed. . Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which the blackout effect is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period when a variable game is being executed and a period in which a pending display concealment effect in which the display of a pending image on the display means is concealed is being executed. It will be done. In this way, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a part of the non-specific period that is different from the specific period, a second suspension effect that targets the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Note that the sub CPU 41a can determine that the dark change effect is being executed if it is within the period in which the dark change effect is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that the blackout effect is being executed if it is within a period after the normal reach effect is executed and before the super reach effect is started.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the number of times that the special game has been executed without being awarded a jackpot game since the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the restriction condition of the reserved notice effect at the time of winning is met, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode. As a result, if a new special game is reserved when the number of times that the special game has been executed since the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is displayed in the normal mode. When the number of times that the special game has been executed since the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the period during which the number of times that the special game has been executed since the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times" corresponds to the period from 5 times before the high base state switches to the low base state until the high base state switches to the low base state. In other words, the period in which the number of times the special game is executed after the second jackpot game is finished is "96 to 100 times" corresponds to the period from a predetermined switching period before the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the first game state is switched to the second game state. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended during the period from a predetermined switching period before the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the first game state is switched to the second game state, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted, and the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, a part of the non-specific period includes a period in which the number of times the special game is executed after the second jackpot game is finished is "96 to 100 times". That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes the period from the predetermined switching period before the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until the first game state is switched to the second game state. On the other hand, when the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the period during which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" corresponds to the period from the switching from the high base state to the low base state until five special games are executed. In other words, the period during which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" corresponds to the period from the switching of the type of game state from the first game state to the second game state until the passage of a predetermined post-switching period. In this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a period from when the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until a predetermined post-switching period has elapsed, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted, and the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is executed. A non-specific period among the periods different from the specific period includes a period in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times". That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period from when the type of game state is switched from the first game state to the second game state until a predetermined post-switching period has elapsed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a non-specific period among the periods different from the specific period, the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted, and the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is executed. For example, the secondary CPU 41a may be configured to count the number of times the special game has been executed without resulting in a jackpot since the end of the second jackpot game. The secondary CPU 41a may then refer to the counting result of the number of times the special game has been executed without resulting in a jackpot since the end of the second jackpot game and determine that the period in which the special game has been executed since the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times." Similarly, the secondary CPU 41a may refer to the counting result of the number of times the special game has been executed without resulting in a jackpot since the end of the second jackpot game and determine that the period in which the special game has been executed since the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times."

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game is being awarded, the restriction conditions for the pending preview performance at the time of winning are met, and a pending image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed in a preview mode. things are restricted. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold while a jackpot game is being awarded, the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode, and the new A pending image H corresponding to the suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. The time when the jackpot game is being awarded corresponds to the period from the start of the jackpot game until the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within the period in which a jackpot game is given, the start of execution of the second pending effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. Then, the first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution has been newly suspended is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period in which a jackpot game is given. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes a period in which a jackpot game is given. In this way, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a part of the non-specific period that is different from the specific period, a second suspension effect that targets the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Note that the sub CPU 41a can determine that the jackpot game is being awarded if it is within the period in which the jackpot game is being awarded. For example, the sub CPU 41a may determine that a jackpot game is being awarded as long as it is within the period from inputting the opening command to inputting the first variable pattern designation command.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the reserved image H in the notice mode is being displayed, the restriction condition of the reserved notice effect at the time of winning is satisfied, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode. As a result, if a new special game is reserved when the reserved image H in the notice mode is being displayed, the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is displayed in the normal mode. The time when the reserved image H in the notice mode is being displayed corresponds to the period when the reserved image H in the notice mode is displayed. In this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is reserved during the period when the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed, the start of execution of the second reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is restricted, and the first reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is executed. A part of the non-specific period among the periods different from the specific period includes the period when the reserved image H in the notice mode is displayed. That is, in this embodiment, the non-specific period includes the period when the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed. In this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold during a non-specific period that is different from the specific period, the start of execution of the second reserved effect for the newly put on hold variable game is restricted, and the first reserved effect for the newly put on hold variable game is executed. For example, when the reserved notice execution information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, and it can be determined from the reserved notice execution information that a special game that is the subject of a reserved notice effect that can be determined is on hold, the sub-CPU 41a may determine that the reserved image H in the notice mode is being displayed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed, the restriction conditions for the pending preview performance at the time of winning are met, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is displayed as a preview. There are restrictions on what can be displayed in certain formats. As a result, if a new special game is put on hold while the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed, the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game may be displayed in the preview mode. A suspended image H corresponding to the restricted and newly suspended special game is displayed in a normal manner. The time when the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed. In this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during the period in which the running image in the special display mode is displayed, a second suspension effect is provided for the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting a variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. Among the periods different from the specific period, some of the non-specific periods include a period during which the running image ZG in the preview mode is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-specific period includes the period during which the running image in the special display mode is displayed. In this way, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended during some non-specific period that is different from the specific period, a second suspension effect that targets the newly suspended variable game. The start of execution of is restricted, and a first suspended performance targeting the variable game whose execution is newly suspended is executed. For example, the sub CPU 41a stores the pending notice execution information in the sub RWM 41c, and when it can be specified from the pending notice execution information that a special game that is the target of a pending notice performance that can be specified is being executed, the It may be determined that the image ZG in execution of the mode is being displayed. Further, for example, when the pending notice execution information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub CPU 41a may determine that the pending image H in the notice mode is being displayed or the running image ZG in the notice mode is being displayed. .

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is reserved during a non-specific period, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a notice mode can be said to be 100%. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is reserved during a non-specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is restricted is 100%. Conversely, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is reserved during a non-specific period, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode can be said to be 0%. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is reserved during a non-specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first reserved effect for the newly reserved variable game is restricted is 0%. In this way, when a new special game is reserved during a non-specific period, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a notice mode is higher than the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a non-specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is higher than the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. As described above, when a new special game is suspended during a non-specific period, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a notice mode is different from the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a normal mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended during a non-specific period that is different from the specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is different from the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted.

As mentioned above, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, there is a 100% probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode. It is. In other words, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect for the newly suspended variable game is restricted is within the non-specific period. This is the same as the probability that when the execution of a new variable game is suspended in , the start of execution of the second suspended performance for the newly suspended variable game is restricted. Furthermore, as described above, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is as follows: It is 0%. In other words, when the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the start of the first suspended performance for the newly suspended variable game will be restricted is within the non-specific period. This is the same as the probability that when the execution of a new variable game is suspended in , the start of execution of the first suspended performance for the newly suspended variable game is restricted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if you do not win the pending notice lottery in the winning pending notice performance determination process, if you subsequently win the pending notice lottery in the variable pending notice performance determination process, the special game will be suspended. The display mode of the pending image H may change from the normal mode to the preview mode at the timing of . Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the restriction conditions for the pending notice performance at the time of variation are satisfied and the process for determining the pending notice performance at the time of winning is not performed, the pending notice lottery in the process for determining the pending notice performance at the time of variation is subsequently performed. If the player wins, the display mode of the pending image H may change from the normal mode to the preview mode at a timing after the special game is suspended. That is, even if it is restricted that the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in a preview format when a special game is suspended, the pending image H may be displayed in a preview format thereafter. The display mode of the pending image H corresponding to a special game with limited play may change from a normal mode to a preview mode. In this way, in the present embodiment, even if the start of execution of the second suspended effect targeting the variable game is restricted when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the second suspended effect is suspended after a specific period. 2. The display mode of a pending image corresponding to a variable game in which the start of execution of a pending effect is restricted may change from a normal display mode to a special display mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the start of execution of a specific suspension effect targeting the variable game is restricted when the execution of a new variable game is suspended, the specific pending effect after the specific period has ended. The display mode of a pending image corresponding to a variable game in which the start of execution of a performance during suspension is restricted may change from a normal display mode to a special display mode.

Next, based on FIG. 9(b), a situation in which the restriction conditions for the pending notice effect at the time of variation are satisfied will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the special game that has been executed without a jackpot game being awarded after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", the restriction condition for the pending notice performance at the time of fluctuation is If the condition is satisfied, the pending image H currently being displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode. As a result, when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 105 times", even if the execution of the special game is started, the pending image H displayed in the normal mode will be changed to the preview mode. What can be displayed is restricted. The period in which the special game is executed 96 to 100 times after the end of the second jackpot game is the period from 5 times before switching from high base state to low base state until switching from high base state to low base state corresponds to In other words, during the period when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "96 to 100 times", the type of game state is changed from before the predetermined switching period from the first game state to the second game state. This corresponds to the period from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, execution of the special game starts during the period from before the predetermined switching period when the type of gaming state switches from the first gaming state to the second gaming state until switching from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Even if the pending image H is displayed in the normal mode, it is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode. On the other hand, the period in which the number of times the special game has been executed after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" is the period from when the high base state switches to the low base state until the 5th special game is executed. corresponds to In other words, the period in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second jackpot game is "101 to 105 times" is the predetermined post-switching period after the type of gaming state is switched from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. This corresponds to the period until the end of the period. In the present embodiment, even if a special game is started, the normal mode is used during the period from when the type of gaming state is switched from the first gaming state to the second gaming state until a predetermined post-switching period has elapsed. The pending image H currently being displayed is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a reserved image H in a notice mode is being displayed, the restrictive conditions for the reserved notice performance during a change are met, and the reserved image H displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode. As a result, when a reserved image H in a notice mode is being displayed, even if the execution of a special game is started, the reserved image H displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode. The time when a reserved image H in a notice mode is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the reserved image H in the notice mode is being displayed. In this embodiment, during the period during which a reserved image in a special display mode is being displayed, even if the execution of a special game is started, the reserved image H displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed, the restriction conditions for the pending notice performance at the time of variation are satisfied, and the pending image H currently being displayed in the normal mode is displayed in the notice mode. is limited. As a result, while the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed, even if execution of the special game is started, the pending image H currently being displayed in the normal mode is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode. The time when the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed corresponds to the period during which the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed. In this embodiment, during the period in which the running image in the special display mode is displayed, even if the special game starts to be executed, the pending image H that is being displayed in the normal mode may be displayed in the preview mode. limited.

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if it is within the 1.6 second period before the start of the execution of the reserved movement performance, the restriction condition of the reserved notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied, so the reserved image H in the notice mode is not displayed and the reserved performance sound is not output. Therefore, in a period other than the 1.6 second period before the start of the execution of the reserved movement performance and during a period during which at least one of the full error display performance and the door open error display performance is being executed, the reserved image H in the notice mode can be newly displayed on the performance display device 25, but even if the reserved image H in the notice mode is displayed, the output of the reserved performance sound is restricted. In other words, in a period other than the specific period and during a specified period during which a specified performance is being executed on the display means, the second reserved performance can be started on the display means, but the output of the reserved performance sound is restricted even if the second reserved performance is started. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a new special game is reserved during a period other than the 1.6 second period before the start of the execution of the reserved movement performance and during a period during which at least one of the full error display performance and the door open error display performance is being executed, at least the output of the reserved performance sound is restricted. In other words, in this embodiment, if the execution of a new variable game is put on hold during a period other than the specific period and during which a predetermined effect is being executed on the display means, at least some of the effects are restricted.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the output of the hold effect sound is restricted, the hold effect sound is not output from the speaker 18. In addition, when the output of the hold effect sound is restricted, the configuration may be such that the hold effect sound is output from the speaker 18. For example, if there is a restriction on the output of the hold effect sound, the hold effect sound may be configured to be output from the speaker 18 at a volume lower than usual. For example, when the output of the hold effect sound is restricted, either the 1.6 second period before the start of the hold movement effect or the period during which at least one of the full error display effect and the door open error display effect is being executed. It may be configured such that the hold effect sound is output from the speaker 18 at a volume lower than the volume at which the hold effect sound is output within a period in which the hold effect sound is output. In this way, when the output of the hold effect sound is restricted, the hold effect sound is not output from the sound output means, or the volume when the hold effect sound is output within a period that is neither a specific period nor a predetermined period. The hold performance sound is output from the sound output means at a volume lower than that of the sound output means.

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the power supply is cut off while the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the execution is put on hold at least when the power supply is cut off. Display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in a preview mode is restricted. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is cut off while the suspended image in the special display mode is displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, execution is suspended at least when the power supply is cut off. Displaying the pending image corresponding to the variable game in a special display mode is restricted. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is cut off when the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the notice displayed when the power supply is cut off is When the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the mode is on hold, displaying the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the preview mode is restricted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the image displayed when the power supply is cut off is When execution of a variable game corresponding to a suspended image in the special display mode is suspended, displaying the suspended image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode is restricted. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, the power supply is cut off when the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the notice that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is After the execution of the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the mode is started, it is allowed that the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in a preview mode. In other words, in this embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, the special display that was displayed when the power supply was cut off. After execution of the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is started, the running image corresponding to the variable game is displayed in a special display mode. That is, the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the held image in the special display mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the execution of the corresponding variable game is suspended, the pending image corresponding to the variable game is restricted from being displayed in a special display mode, and the special display that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is restricted. When the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is allowed to be displayed in a special display mode.

When activated in the backup state, if the prefetch command is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a performs variable time processing for the special game corresponding to the prefetch command stored in the sub RWM 41c when activated in the backup state. Do not perform suspension notice determination processing. Furthermore, when activated in the backup state, if the pending notice execution information is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the sub CPU 41a executes a pending image corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending notice performance that can be identified from the pending notice information. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that H is displayed in a normal manner. By performing these processes, at least the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when the power supply was cut off in a preview mode is restricted.

However, when booted in the backup state and pending notice execution information is stored in the secondary RWM 41c, when a special game that is the subject of a pending notice effect that can be identified from the pending notice execution information is subsequently executed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the running image ZG is displayed in a notice mode that can be identified from the pending notice execution information. By performing this process, when a special game that corresponds to the pending image H in the notice mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to that special game is allowed to be displayed in a notice mode.

Here, based on FIG. 10, there are two situations in which the holding image H in the normal mode is displayed when the limiting conditions for the holding preview presentation at the time of winning are met and a situation in which the holding image H in the normal mode is displayed when the limiting conditions for the holding preview presentation at the time of winning are not met and the preview mode is displayed. An example of a situation in which the pending image H is displayed will be described.

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

Furthermore, if the timing t4 is 1.6 seconds before the timing t2 when execution of the suspended movement effect starts, in the period from timing t4 to timing t2, even if a new special game is suspended, the relevant The pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode, and the pending image H in the normal mode is displayed. Therefore, for example, if execution of a new special game is suspended at timing t11 within the period from timing t4 to timing t1 when execution of the special game is started, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is in the preview mode. , and the reserved image H is displayed in the normal mode. As a result, over the period of timing t12 when 0.4 seconds have elapsed from timing t11, execution of the suspended appearance effect is started, and the effect display device displays an effect in which the held image H in the normal mode is displayed without performing the lightning effect. 25. At this time, there is a 100% probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game will be restricted from being displayed in the preview mode, and the pending image H will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. The probability is 0%.

On the other hand, if execution of a new special game is suspended at timing t21 before timing t4, the suspended image H corresponding to the special game is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode, and the suspended image H in the preview mode is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode. may be displayed. As a result, over the period of timing t22 when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from timing t21, the execution of the pending appearance effect is started, and after the thunder effect is executed, the effect in which the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed is displayed on the effect display device. 25. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, displaying the pending image H in the preview mode is restricted depending on the timing at which the special game is suspended, so timing t12 and timing t22 may end up being the same timing.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1-1) At least within the "period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the reserved movement effect starts until the execution of the reserved movement effect starts", even if a new special game is reserved, the reserved image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, and a new reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed. In this way, by the existence of a situation in which the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the notice mode, for example, even if the reserved image H in the notice mode is not displayed, it is possible to make the player think that the reserved image H in the notice mode is not displayed only due to the timing at which the new special game is reserved. As a result, for example, even if the reserved image H in the notice mode is not displayed, it is possible to increase interest while suppressing a decrease in the level of attention to the reserved special game.

By the way, for example, when a new special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in a preview mode, and while the pending image H in the preview mode is being newly displayed. Assume that the pending movement effect is executed and the pending image H is moved. In this case, the pending image H in the preview mode is not displayed in the display area where the pending image H in the preview mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is supposed to be displayed, which may confuse the player. . However, even if a new special game is put on hold during the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the suspended movement effect starts, the suspension corresponding to the special game The display of the image H in the preview mode is restricted, and the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's confusion that may occur when the pending image H is moved due to execution of the pending moving effect while the pending image H in the preview mode is being newly displayed. In this way, by preventing the player from being confused by newly displaying the pending image H in the preview mode, it is possible to appropriately enjoy the performance in which the pending image H in the preview mode is newly displayed. You can improve your interest in the game.

(1-2) During the period in which at least one of the full error display performance and the door open error display performance is being executed on the performance display device 25, the pending image H in the preview mode can be newly displayed on the performance display device 25. On the other hand, even if a new hold image H in a preview mode is displayed, the output of the hold effect sound is limited. In this way, by restricting the output of the hold effect sound, it is possible to prevent the attention from being reduced to the full error display effect or the door open error display effect due to the hold effect sound being output as usual. be able to. Furthermore, even if the player does not notice that the hold image H in the preview mode is newly displayed due to the restriction on the output of the hold effect sound, the hold image H in the preview mode may be displayed thereafter. It is possible to surprise the player when he/she notices this, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(1-3) Even if it is restricted that the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in a preview mode when the special game is put on hold, when the special game is put on hold after the pending movement effect ends, The display mode of the pending image H corresponding to a special game in which display of the pending image H in the preview mode is restricted may change from the normal mode to the preview mode. For this reason, even if it is restricted from displaying the pending image H corresponding to the special game in a preview format when a special game is suspended, it is expected that the pending image H will be displayed in a preview format thereafter. It is possible to increase interest by making the game more interesting.

(1-4) Even if a new special game is put on hold, at least within "the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the said suspended movement effect starts" , the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in the preview mode is restricted, and the pending image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. Furthermore, during some periods that are different from "the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the said suspended movement effect", new special games will not be played. Even if the special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode, and the held image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. For this reason, even if the timing at which the new special game was put on hold was not clearly "the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the said suspended movement effect starts" , it is possible to improve the interest of the special game while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the special game that has been put on hold.

(1-5) Even if a new special game is put on hold during the period in which the special game based on the first out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern is being executed, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is in the preview mode. , and the reserved image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. As a result, for example, by displaying the pending image H in the special display mode while the special game based on the first out-of-reach variation pattern is being executed, interest in the special game being executed decreases. You can prevent it from being put away.

In particular, the special game based on the first out-of-reach no-reach variation pattern has a short variation time, and the reach effect is not performed during execution of the special game, making it a special game that lacks interest for the player. Even if a new special game is put on hold during the period in which such a special game is being executed, displaying the pending image H corresponding to the special game in a preview mode is restricted, so that the new special game will not be put on hold. You can enhance your enjoyment with special games.

(1-6) When a premium effect is executed, it is certain that a jackpot game will be awarded, so the level of attention to whether the special game will be a jackpot drops drastically. In such a situation, even if the reserved image H is displayed in a preview mode, there is a possibility that the increase in interest due to the new display of the reserved image H in the preview mode cannot be fully expected. However, during the period from when the premium effect is started to when the jackpot game is awarded, even if a new special game is reserved, the reserved image H corresponding to that special game is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode, and a new reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed. This makes it possible to increase interest while preventing the reserved image H in the preview mode from being displayed, which is no longer enjoyable.

(1-7) When the blackout effect is executed, the display of the reserved image H on the effect display device 25 is hidden, so even if the reserved image H in the preview mode is displayed while the blackout effect is executed. As long as the pending image H is hidden, it may not be possible to recognize that the pending image H in the preview format has been displayed, and there is a possibility that the user may not be able to enjoy the pending preview performance. However, during the period when the blackout effect is in progress, even if a new special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode, and the normal mode is suspended. The configuration is such that image H is newly displayed. It is possible to improve interest while suppressing the inability to enjoy the pending preview performance.

(1-8) During the period from 5 times before switching from high base state to low base state until switching from high base state to low base state, even if a new special game is put on hold, the special game will be supported. Displaying the pending image H in the preview mode is restricted, and the pending image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. In this way, when the switching of the gaming state is near and the degree of attention to the switching of the gaming state is increasing, even if a new special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in a preview mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the degree of attention to the switching of the gaming state from decreasing due to the display of the pending image H in the preview mode. That is, it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the switching of the game state due to the start of execution of the suspended notice performance.

(1-9) Even if a new special game is suspended during the period from when the high base state to the low base state is switched until the 5th special game is executed, the suspension corresponding to the special game will be suspended. Displaying the image H in the preview mode is restricted, and the reserved image H in the normal mode is newly displayed. In this way, when the degree of attention to the switching of the gaming state is suddenly decreasing immediately after the switching of the gaming state, even if a new special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is in the preview mode. What can be displayed is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display of the pending image H in the preview mode from interfering with the increased desire to switch the gaming state and enjoy the game in the new gaming state.

(1-10) When a jackpot game is awarded, interest in the awarded jackpot game is greater than interest in the reserved special game. Therefore, even if a new special game is reserved during the period in which a jackpot game is awarded, the reserved image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode, and a new reserved image H in a normal mode is displayed. This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the awarded jackpot game by displaying the reserved image H in a preview mode.

(1-11) When a new pending image H in the preview mode is displayed during execution of the pending movement effect, the movement of the pending image H and the display of the new pending image H occur at the same time. This may confuse players. Therefore, even if a new special game is put on hold, during the period from the start of the execution of the suspended movement effect to the end of the execution of the suspended movement effect, the pending image H corresponding to the special game will be previewed. The configuration is such that the reserved image H is restricted to be displayed in the normal mode, and the reserved image H is newly displayed in the normal mode. Thereby, it is possible to suppress confusion caused by movement of the held image H and display of a new held image H occurring at the same time.

(1-12) If a new special game is put on hold within a predetermined specific period, there is a probability that the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. , and the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode are different. In this way, by creating situations in which when a new special game is put on hold, the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode or preview mode is different, it is possible to It is possible to execute a corresponding pending notice performance, thereby effectively increasing interest.

(1-13) When a new special game is put on hold during the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the suspended movement effect starts, the corresponding special game will be supported. The probability that the pending image H will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is set to 100%. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's confusion that may occur when the pending image H is moved due to execution of the pending moving effect while the pending image H in the preview mode is being newly displayed. In this way, by preventing the player from being confused by newly displaying the pending image H in the preview mode, it is possible to appropriately enjoy the performance in which the pending image H in the preview mode is newly displayed. You can improve your interest in the game.

(1-14) As in the case of a specific period, in a non-specific period, when a new special game is reserved, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode differs from the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the advance notice mode. In this way, not only in a specific period but also in a non-specific period, by creating a situation in which the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode or the advance notice mode when a new special game is reserved is different, it is possible to execute a reserved effect according to the situation, thereby effectively improving interest. And, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when a new special game is reserved during a specific period is set to be the same as the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to the newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when a new special game is reserved during a non-specific period. Furthermore, the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to a newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode when a new special game is reserved during a specific period is set to be the same as the probability that the reserved image H corresponding to a newly reserved special game is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode when a new special game is reserved during a non-specific period. In this way, by setting the same probability that the reserved image H is restricted from being displayed in various modes during a specific period and a non-specific period, it is possible to suppress the sense of incongruity caused by the difference between a specific period and a non-specific period, and to increase interest.

(1-15) Even if a new special game is put on hold, at least within "the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the said suspended movement effect starts" , "After the suspended appearance effect is executed, the lightning effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed." The start of execution of a series of effects is restricted. In this way, due to the existence of a situation in which the start of execution of a series of effects in which "the pending appearance effect is executed, the lightning effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed" is restricted. For example, even if the pending image H in the preview mode is not displayed after the lightning effect is executed, the pending image H in the preview mode is not displayed simply due to the timing at which the new special game is put on hold. It can make you think. As a result, even if, for example, the pending image H in the preview mode is not displayed, it is possible to improve interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the pending special game.

Also, for example, when a new special game is put on hold, a "hold appearance effect" is executed for the special game, a lightning effect is executed, and finally a pending image H in a preview mode is displayed. It is assumed that execution of a series of effects has started, and while the series of effects is being executed (for example, during execution of a lightning effect), a pending moving effect is executed and the pending image H is moved. In this case, the pending image H in the preview mode is not displayed in the display area where the pending image H in the preview mode corresponding to the newly suspended special game is supposed to be displayed, which may confuse the player. . However, even if a new special game is put on hold during the period from 1.6 seconds before the execution of the suspended movement effect starts until the execution of the suspended movement effect starts, the special game will not be eligible for " After the suspended appearance effect is executed, the lightning effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed.'' The start of execution of a series of effects is restricted. For this reason, the pending movement effect may be executed while the series of effects in which "the pending appearance effect is executed, the thunder effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed" is being executed. Confusion among players that may occur due to movement of the pending image H can be suppressed. In this way, by executing a series of effects in which ``the suspended appearance effect is executed, the lightning effect is executed, and finally the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed'', the player is confused. By suppressing this, it is possible to appropriately enjoy the series of performances, and it is possible to improve interest.

(1-16) When the power supply is resumed, if the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is already on hold is displayed in a preview mode, some players may be aware that the power supply has been cut off. It is conceivable that some players may feel distrustful as if the special game that had been put on hold had been changed. In this way, when the power supply is resumed, if the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is already on hold is displayed in a preview format, it may cause distrust in the player or confuse the player. It is possible to do so. Therefore, if the power supply is cut off while the preview mode pending image H is displayed, after the power supply is resumed, at least the special game that was on hold when the power supply was cut off will be supported. Display of the pending image H in a preview mode is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the sense of distrust among the players that may arise due to the suspended image H corresponding to the special game that has already been suspended being displayed in a preview mode when the power supply is resumed.

(1-17) The power supply is cut off while the preview mode hold image H is displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the notice mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is suspended. When the special game corresponding to the image H is on hold, displaying the held image H corresponding to the special game in a preview mode is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the sense of distrust among the players that may arise due to the suspended image H corresponding to the special game that has already been suspended being displayed in a preview mode when the power supply is resumed. On the other hand, when the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in the preview mode. is allowed. Therefore, even if the suspended image H is displayed in a preview mode before the power supply is cut off, and the suspended image H is displayed in the normal mode after the power supply is resumed, the special game will not actually be executed. Sometimes, the user can expect that the running image ZG corresponding to the special game will be displayed in a preview mode.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. Note that configurations similar to those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the power supply is cut off when the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and after that, after the power supply is restarted, at least the power supply is The pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when the game was interrupted is restricted from being displayed in a preview mode. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, when the power supply is cut off, After the execution of the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H in the preview mode is started, the pending image H corresponding to the special game is restricted from being displayed in the preview mode. In other words, in this embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, the special display that was displayed when the power supply was cut off. After execution of the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode starts, displaying the running image corresponding to the variable game in the special display mode is restricted.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, when the power supply is cut off, When a special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H in the preview mode is being executed, it is possible to perform an effect in a mode different from either the normal mode or the preview mode. In other words, in this embodiment, the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, the special display that was displayed when the power supply was cut off. When the variable game corresponding to the pending image of the mode is being executed, it is possible to perform an effect in a mode different from either the normal display mode or the special display mode. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, a running image ZG in a mode imitating a character is displayed in the running area ZR, and a performance different from both the normal mode and the preview mode is executed. As described above, when the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is restricted from being displayed in a special display mode, and is not displayed when the power supply is cut off. When a variable game corresponding to a pending image in a special display mode is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is restricted from being displayed in the special display mode, and when the power supply is cut off. When the variable game corresponding to the reserved image in the special display mode that was displayed in is being executed, it is possible to perform an effect in a mode different from either the normal display mode or the special display mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11(a), if the power supply is cut off while the held image H1 is displayed in a preview mode, and then the power supply is restarted, all the held images H and the running image ZG is displayed in a normal manner. However, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the execution of the special game corresponding to the pending image H1 in the preview mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is started, the mode imitating the character is executed. The medium image ZG is displayed in the execution area ZR, and a performance different from both the normal mode and the preview mode is executed. In this embodiment, the display of the running image ZG in a character-like manner is performed when a special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed. This is a performance that will only be performed during this time.

When activated in the backup state, if the prefetch command is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a executes a variable time command for a special game corresponding to the prefetch command stored in the sub RWM 41c when activated in the backup state. Do not perform suspension notice determination processing. Furthermore, when activated in the backup state, if the pending notice execution information is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the sub CPU 41a executes a pending image corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending notice performance that can be identified from the pending notice information. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that H is displayed in a normal manner. By performing these processes, at least the display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution was suspended when the power supply was cut off in a preview mode is restricted.

In the case where the system is started in the backup state and the pending notice execution information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, when a special game that is the target of a pending notice performance that can be specified from the said pending notice execution information is subsequently executed. , the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the image in progress ZG is displayed in the normal mode at least until the execution of the suspended movement effect is completed. By performing this process, when the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed as a preview. There are restrictions on what can be displayed in certain formats. However, during the execution of a special game that is the subject of a pending notice performance that can be identified from the pending notice execution information stored when the backup state is started, at a predetermined performance timing, the sub CPU 41a is executed in the normal mode. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that an in-execution image ZG in a form imitating a character is displayed instead of the image ZG. By performing this process, when a special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, a mode different from both the normal mode and the preview mode is produced. becomes executable.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-16) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When the power supply is resumed, if the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is already on hold is displayed in a preview mode, some players may be aware that the power supply has been cut off. It is conceivable that some players may feel distrustful as if the special game that had been put on hold had been changed. In this way, when the power supply is resumed, if the pending image H corresponding to the special game that is already on hold is displayed in a preview format, it may cause distrust in the player or confuse the player. It is possible to do so. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off while the hold image H in the preview mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the hold image H in the preview mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the corresponding special game is on hold, display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game in a preview mode is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the sense of distrust among the players that may arise due to the suspended image H corresponding to the special game that has already been suspended being displayed in a preview mode when the power supply is resumed. Furthermore, when the special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, the running image ZG corresponding to the special game is displayed in the preview mode. By restricting the number of players, the player's sense of distrust can be further suppressed. However, when a special game corresponding to the pending image H in the preview mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, it is possible to perform an effect in a mode different from either the normal mode or the preview mode. Therefore, even if the pending image H and the running image ZG are not displayed in the preview mode after the power supply is resumed, the player can be entertained by a performance that is different from either the normal mode or the preview mode. .

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- When the suspended movement performance is being executed, the restriction conditions for the suspended preview performance at the time of winning are not met, and the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is allowed to be displayed in a preview format. It may be configured so that In addition, a part of the period from the start of the execution of the suspended movement effect until the end of the execution of the suspended movement effect (for example, until a predetermined period of time elapses after the execution of the suspended movement effect starts) period), it may be configured such that the restrictive conditions for the pending notice presentation at the time of winning are satisfied.

- When the content of the performance performed during the execution of the special game is a specific content (in the above embodiment, when the special game is executed based on the first no-reach variable pattern), a pending notice performance at the time of winning a prize It may be configured such that a pending image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is newly suspended because the limiting condition is not satisfied is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode. Further, when the content of the performance performed during the execution of the special game is a specific content, it does not have to be the time when the special game is executed based on the first no-reach variation pattern, for example, there are multiple types A special game may be being executed based on any one of the variation patterns. In addition, the present invention may also be performed when a performance with specific content is being executed on the performance display device 25 while a special game is being executed.

・During the period from the start of execution of the premium performance until the awarding of the jackpot game, the restriction conditions for the suspension notice performance at the time of winning are not met, and the execution of the new special game is suspended. The configuration may be such that the image H is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode. Further, it may be configured such that the restriction condition for the pending notice performance at the time of winning is satisfied during the period after the execution of the premium performance starts and before the execution of the special game ends. In other words, during the period from the end of the execution of the special game in which the premium performance was executed until the jackpot game is awarded, the restriction conditions for the pending notice performance at the time of winning are not met, and the execution is newly suspended. It may be configured such that the pending image H corresponding to the special game is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode.

- The darkening effect corresponding to the hold display concealment effect does not have to be a effect executed during execution of the ready-to-reach effect. The blackout effect may be configured to be executable, for example, during at least one period among the granting of the jackpot game, the fluctuation interval, and the demonstration. In addition, when the blackout effect is being executed, the restriction conditions for the pending preview effect at the time of winning are not met, and the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended is allowed to be displayed in a preview mode. It may be configured so that

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

- When a jackpot game is being awarded, it is permissible to display a pending image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction conditions for pending preview performance at the time of winning are not met in a preview format. It may be configured as follows. In this way, if the configuration is such that the pending image H may be displayed in a preview mode even while a jackpot game is being awarded, attention will be paid to the pending image H even while a jackpot game is being awarded, and the interest will be increased. It is possible to improve the

・When the pending image H in the preview mode is being displayed, the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction conditions for the pending preview performance at the time of winning is not met is displayed in the preview mode. may be configured so that it is allowed. Similarly, when the running image ZG in the preview mode is being displayed, the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended because the restriction conditions for the pending preview performance at the time of winning is not satisfied is displayed in the preview mode. It may be configured such that it is allowed to be used.

- Not all of the periods adopted as non-specific periods in the above embodiments need to be non-specific periods, for example, some periods may be non-specific periods while other periods may not be non-specific periods. good. Moreover, the period to be set as the non-specific period is not limited to the non-specific period in the above embodiment, and another period may be adopted as the non-specific period.

The time required from when the reserved appearance effect starts, through the lightning effect, to when the reserved image H in the preview mode is displayed, may be longer than the time that constitutes the specific period, or it may be the same as the time that constitutes the specific period. In other words, the performance time from when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold and the second reserved effect for that variable game starts to be executed, to when the reserved image in the special display mode is displayed, may be the same as the time that constitutes the specific period, or it may be different.

・After the displaying of the pending image H in the preview mode is restricted by satisfying the restriction conditions for the pending preview performance at the time of winning, the display mode of the pending image H corresponding to the restricted special game is changed to the normal mode. It may be configured such that changing from the to the advance notice mode is restricted. In other words, when the execution of a variable game is suspended and the start of execution of the second pending effect targeting the variable game is restricted, after a specific period, the variable game in which the start of execution of the second pending effect is restricted It may be configured such that the display mode of the pending image corresponding to the change from the normal display mode to the special display mode is restricted. In other words, when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold, if the start of execution of a specific pending effect for the variable game is restricted, after a specific period, the start of execution of the specific pending effect is restricted. The display mode of the pending image corresponding to the variable game may be configured to be restricted from changing from the normal display mode to the special display mode. Further, at this time, during the execution of a special game in which displaying the pending image H in a preview mode is restricted, displaying the running image ZG corresponding to the special game in a preview mode is restricted. You may.

・When the power supply is cut off while the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and then the power supply is restarted, this corresponds to at least a special game whose execution was put on hold when the power supply was cut off. The pending image H may be displayed in a preview mode. For example, when the power supply is cut off while the hold image H in the preview mode is being displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the hold image H in the preview mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the corresponding special game is on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the special game may be displayed in a preview mode.

- In the above embodiment, even in a situation where the restriction conditions for the performance of a pending notice at the time of winning are met, the pending notice determination process at the time of winning is performed and the pending image H in the notice mode is displayed. good. For example, in a situation where the restrictive conditions for the on hold notice performance at the time of winning are met, compared to a situation where the limiting conditions for the on hold notice performance at the time of winning are not satisfied, the notice mode is suspended in the on hold notice decision process at the time of winning. The configuration may be such that it is difficult to decide to display the image H. For example, by adjusting the winning probability of the pending preview lottery, it can be configured such that it is difficult to decide to display the pending image H in the preview format. In this way, for example, if a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is 100. The probability may be less than %. In other words, for example, if a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended variable game will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is 0%. The probability may be higher than that.

When a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is The probability may be the same as the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when the game is suspended. In addition, when a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is The probability may be lower than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when a special game is suspended.

When a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is The probability may be higher than the probability that displaying the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game in a preview mode is restricted when the special game is suspended. When a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, the probability that the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game will be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode is The probability may be lower than the probability that, when a special game is put on hold, displaying the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game in a preview mode is restricted. In addition, when a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is The probability may be higher than the probability that when a new special game is put on hold, the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode. When a new special game is suspended within a specific period, the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game will be restricted from being displayed in the normal mode is The probability may be lower than the probability that the suspended image H corresponding to the newly suspended special game is restricted from being displayed in the normal mode when the special game is suspended.

- In the above embodiment, even in a situation where the restriction conditions for the suspension notice performance at the time of fluctuation are satisfied, the suspension notice determination processing at the time of fluctuation is performed, and the suspension image H in the preview mode can be displayed. good. For example, in a situation where the restrictive conditions for a suspended notice performance at the time of fluctuation are met, compared to a situation where the restrictive conditions for a suspended notice performance at the time of fluctuation are not satisfied, the notice mode is suspended in the pending notice determination process at the time of winning. The configuration may be such that it is difficult to decide to display the image H. For example, by adjusting the winning probability of the pending preview lottery, it can be configured such that it is difficult to decide to display the pending image H in the preview mode.

- If a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, displaying the pending image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game in a preview mode is prohibited, and the display corresponding to the newly put on hold special game is prohibited. While it is permissible to display the held image H in the normal mode, the timing of displaying the held image H in the normal mode may be postponed until after the held movement effect ends. In other words, if a new special game is put on hold within a specific period, even if the timing of displaying the held image H corresponding to the newly put on hold special game in the normal mode is delayed until the timing after the end of the held movement effect. good. When configured in this way, it is possible to suppress the display of the normal mode pending image H while the pending movement effect is being executed.

・The production in a mode different from both the normal mode and the preview mode does not have to be a mode in which the mode of the running image ZG is different from both the normal mode and the preview mode; for example, the mode of the running image ZG in the normal mode continues to be displayed, and may be another effect (for example, a preview effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a step-up effect, or a premium effect). For example, suppose that a jackpot preview performance in which a character based on blue appears is configured to be executable as a performance that is different from both the normal mode and the preview mode. At this time, the power supply is cut off while the hold image H in the preview mode is being displayed, and after the power supply is restarted, the hold image H in the preview mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off. When a special game corresponding to the above is being executed, a jackpot preview performance in which a character based on blue appears may be executed.

- In the above embodiment, the special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) executed based on the ball entering the first starting hole 26 and the special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) executed based on the ball entering the second starting hole 27 may be separated. For example, the second special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the first special game, or may be configured to be executed in the order in which the special games were reserved regardless of the type of special game. The first special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable simultaneously. For example, at least one of the type of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined when the first special game becomes a jackpot and when the second special game becomes a jackpot may be different. When the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable, the reserved image corresponding to the first special game and the reserved image corresponding to the second special game may be configured to be displayed separately on the performance display device 25. For example, the reserved image corresponding to the first special game and the reserved image corresponding to the second special game may have different designs.

- The gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small winning lottery in addition to a jackpot lottery. Generally, when a player wins a small winning lottery, a small winning game is awarded after the special game ends.

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

- In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. Such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as a sub-board (sub-control unit). Further, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- Of the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c, only the storage contents of the main RWM 40c may be configured to be retained for a period of time even if the power supply is cut off. In this case, as the power supply is cut off, the information stored in the secondary RWM 41c (for example, prefetch commands, pending notice execution information) will be erased. When configured in this way, as a result, the power supply is cut off while the pending image H in the preview mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, execution is performed at least when the power supply is cut off. Display of the pending image H corresponding to the special game for which the game has been suspended may be restricted from being displayed in a preview mode.

- For example, when controlled to notify the occurrence of a full error and when controlled to notify the occurrence of a door open error, the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to execute a predetermined error light-emitting effect that emits light in a manner that allows the occurrence of an error to be identified. For example, during the period in which the predetermined error occurs, the effect equivalent to the predetermined effect (e.g., a full error display effect), the effect that outputs a predetermined error sound (e.g., a full error sound), and some of the predetermined error light-emitting effects may be restricted. For example, when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold during a period other than the specified period and during which the predetermined effect is being executed on the display means, at least one of the output of the predetermined error sound and the predetermined error light-emitting effect may be restricted, thereby restricting at least some of the effects.

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

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) Production time from when the execution of a new variable game is put on hold and execution of the specific pending effect targeting the variable game starts until the pending image in the special display mode is finally displayed. is shorter than the time corresponding to the specific period.

(b) The second effect is executed with content pointing to the pending image that may be displayed in the special display mode.
(c) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a plurality of variable games, comprising a performance execution means capable of executing a performance, and a performance control means capable of controlling the performance execution means, the performance execution means comprising: A display means capable of displaying an image is included, and the image includes a pending image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is on hold, and an in-progress image corresponding to a variable game currently being executed, The image is configured to be displayed in a display area in which the execution order in which the corresponding variable game is executed can be specified in the display means, and the effects that can be executed in the display means include a specific effect; There is a performance on hold that can be executed when execution of a new fluctuation game is suspended, and the specific performance is a fluctuation game whose execution is suspended due to the start of execution of a new fluctuation game. As the execution order of is moved up, the suspended image is moved and the display area for displaying the suspended image is changed. There is a performance during suspension, and the non-specific performance during suspension is, after a first performance with content that can specify that the suspended image is newly displayed is executed, finally the suspension in the normal display mode is executed. The specific suspension effect is executed in a manner in which an image is displayed, and after the first effect and a second effect different from the first effect are executed, a special display that is finally different from the normal display mode is executed. The special display mode is executed in such a manner that the suspended image of the mode is displayed, and the special display mode has a plurality of types, and the period from a predetermined period before the execution of the specific effect is started until the execution of the specific effect is started. When the specific period is set, if the execution of a new variable game is suspended at least within the specific period, the start of execution of the specific suspension effect targeting the variable game is restricted, and the running image is There are cases in which the image is displayed in the normal display mode and cases in which it is displayed in the special display mode, and the power supply is cut off when the held image in the special display mode is displayed, and then the power supply is cut off. After restarting, if the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is suspended. It is configured not to be displayed in any type of the special display mode, and when the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the When the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode that was displayed when the power supply was cut off is being executed, which type of special display is the running image corresponding to the variable game? 2. A gaming machine characterized in that when the variable game is being executed, it is possible to perform an effect in a mode different from the normal display mode and any type of the special display mode.

(d) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a plurality of variable games, comprising a display means capable of displaying an image, and a display control means capable of controlling the display means, wherein the image includes a display means capable of displaying an image, and a display control means capable of controlling the display means; a pending image corresponding to a variable game currently being executed; and a running image corresponding to a variable game currently being executed; The display means is configured to be displayed in a possible display area, and the effects that can be executed on the display means include a hold effect related to the held image, and the hold effects include a first hold effect and a second hold effect. The first suspended performance is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in a normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means, triggered by the suspension of execution of a new variable game, and The second suspension effect is executed in such a manner that the suspension image is newly displayed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, in response to the suspension of execution of a new variable game, and the special display mode is , there are multiple types, and if the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a predetermined specific period, the probability that the start of execution of the first suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted. and the probability that the start of execution of the second suspended effect targeted at the variable game whose execution has been newly suspended are different, and the currently running image is displayed in the normal display mode. , and may be displayed in the special display mode, and the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is displayed, and then, after the power supply is restarted, the power supply is When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode that was being displayed at the time of the interruption is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game may be displayed in any type of the special display mode. The screen is configured not to be displayed, and is displayed when the power supply is cut off while the held image in the special display mode is displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the power supply is cut off. When the variable game corresponding to the suspended image in the special display mode that was previously displayed is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any type of the special display mode, and the variable game 2. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the above-mentioned normal display mode and any type of special display mode are in progress, it is possible to execute an effect in a mode different from the above-mentioned normal display mode and any kind of the special display mode.

(E) The effects that can be executed by the display means include a reserved display concealment effect, and when the reserved display concealment effect is being executed, the display of the reserved image on the display means may be concealed, and when the reserved display concealment effect is being executed, the start of execution of the second reserved effect is restricted. A gaming machine as described in technical idea (D).

(F) A gaming machine according to technical idea (D) or technical idea (E), in which, when the execution of a variable game is put on hold and the start of execution of the second reserved effect for that variable game is restricted, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the variable game for which the start of execution of the second reserved effect is restricted is restricted from changing from the normal display mode to the special display mode after the specified specific period.

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

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that can suspend execution of multiple variable games,
A display means capable of displaying an image;
Display control means capable of controlling the display means,
The images include a pending image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended, and an in-progress image corresponding to a variable game currently being executed,
The suspended image is configured to be displayed in a display area in the display means in which the execution order in which the corresponding variable game is executed can be specified,
The effects that can be executed by the display means include a pending effect related to the pending image,
The holding performance includes a first holding performance and a second holding performance,
The first suspended performance is executed in such a manner that the suspended image in a normal display mode is newly displayed on the display means, triggered by the suspension of execution of a new variable game,
The second suspended performance is executed in such a manner that the suspended image is newly displayed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, in response to the suspension of execution of a new variable game,
There are multiple types of special display modes,
When the execution of a new variable game is suspended within a predetermined specific period, the probability that the start of the execution of the first suspended effect targeting the newly suspended variable game is restricted; The probability that the start of execution of the second suspended performance is restricted for the variable game whose execution has been suspended is different,
The running image may be displayed in the normal display mode or in the special display mode,
When the power supply is cut off while the suspended image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the image in the special display mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the execution of the variable game corresponding to the suspended image is suspended, the suspended image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any of the special display modes;
When the power supply is cut off while the suspended image in the special display mode is being displayed, and then after the power supply is restarted, the image in the special display mode that was being displayed when the power supply was cut off is When the variable game corresponding to the pending image is being executed, the running image corresponding to the variable game is not displayed in any of the special display modes, and when the variable game is being executed, the running image is not displayed in the normal display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a presentation in a display mode and a mode different from any of the special display modes. The effects that can be executed in the display means include a pending display secret effect,
When the hold display concealment effect is executed, the display of the hold image on the display means may be hidden;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the pending display concealment effect is being executed, the start of execution of the second pending effect is restricted. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, in which, when the execution of a variable game is put on hold and the start of execution of the second reserved effect for that variable game is restricted, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the variable game for which the start of execution of the second reserved effect is restricted is restricted from changing from the normal display mode to the special display mode after the specified specific period.