JP6736129B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Among the pachinko gaming machines among the gaming machines, for example, like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is one that executes pre-production for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

JP, 2003-340038, A

Nowadays, in order to improve the interest in a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in relation to pre-production.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem can hold the execution of the variation game, and when the variation game is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game, until the variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is finished. In a gaming machine that can be controlled in a probability variation state with an upper limit of, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern, a predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a display means for executing display effect, and a display for controlling the display means. And a control means, wherein the display effect includes a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended. The pre-article effect ends when the end condition is satisfied, and the end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the preliminary effect is a variable game that hits. There is a second end condition different from the first end condition, the second end condition is a specific end condition that is always satisfied when a specific condition is satisfied, and a case where the specific condition is not satisfied. There is a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even when a non-specific condition different from the specific condition is satisfied, and the predetermined lottery is performed when the non-specific condition is satisfied, and The non-specific end condition is not satisfied when it is not determined that the non-specific end condition is satisfied in the predetermined lottery when the non-specific condition is satisfied, while the non-specific end condition is not satisfied in the predetermined lottery when the non-specific condition is satisfied. It is configured to be satisfied when it is determined that a specific ending condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is defined by executing a variable game a specific number of times less than the predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends. A condition to be satisfied is included, and the pre-production includes a first pre-production and a second pre-production, and when the second pre-production is executed, the first pre-production is Compared with the case where it is executed, there is a high degree of expectation that there is a variable game that is a win among the variable games that are being suspended, and the end that triggers the end of the first pre-production. The gist is that the condition is the same as the end condition that triggers the end of the second pre-production.

Regarding the gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of the non-specific conditions, and when the non-specific conditions are satisfied, the probability that the non-specific end condition is satisfied in the predetermined lottery is the type of the non-specific conditions. You may make it different according to.

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko game machine. The front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of prefetch command. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus in an effect game. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when a jackpot notice effect, a flight effect, and an explanation effect are executed. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when a pre-reading zone effect is performed. The figure explaining the image displayed on the effect display device and the sound output from the speaker when the prefetch zone effect is executed. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the end condition of a prefetch zone production. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect at the time of a prefetch zone production being performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect at the time of a prefetch zone production being performed. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect at the time of a prefetch zone production being performed. The figure which shows the example of a change of the display content of the effect display device when a prefetch zone effect is performed. The figure which shows the example of a change of the display content of the effect display device when a prefetch zone effect is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. The middle frame 13 is openably and closably supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The game board unit is configured to include the game board 20 and various boards. The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front surface side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In addition, in FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown in the figure except for a part thereof, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the launch strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the launch handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decoration lamp 17 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing the built-in light emitting body to emit light, blink, and turn off. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) that outputs a sound such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, or a music. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT which can be operated by the player, on the front surface side of the front frame 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in a front view. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a for guiding the game ball shot by the operation of the firing handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a reversion preventive valve 21b that prevents the game balls hit in the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball shot by the operation of the firing handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the backward movement prevention located on the most downstream side of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball is prevented. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the first special symbol. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a predetermined special symbol in a variably displayed manner, and finally displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to simply as “special game”. The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols which can be fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b each include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the big hit. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the deviating.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game targeted for the win. As will be described later in detail, the jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c indicates the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the first special suspension number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d indicates the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the second special suspension number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit numbers (maximum numbers) of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are 4 respectively. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game.

The information display panel 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variable game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the normal symbol. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. In the normal game, when the normal-winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the normal-winning. In the normal game, when the normal deviation symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the normal deviation. In this embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary hit lottery) is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the ordinary game, and the ordinary hit game is awarded after the ordinary game for the ordinary hit ends. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the normal suspension number) because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the normally reserved number is 4. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the normal game.

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display unit that gives a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. In addition, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. In addition, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. It is not necessary to provide these plurality of display units on the same member (the information display panel 22 in the present embodiment), and they may be separately provided on different members.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations in the game board 20 at substantially the center of the game area 21. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role item.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. 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 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As one of the effects, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 can display an image. The effect display device 25 has a function as an image display unit that displays an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting opening 26. The first starting opening 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting opening 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 26. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first starting opening 26, and the first start is made in the ball passage. A sensor SE1 is provided. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 27. The second starting opening 27 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second starting port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27, or an open state in which the game ball can be entered, and it is difficult or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state where it cannot. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the regular win lottery is won.

Since the first special game is executed when the game ball enters the first starting opening 26, the first starting opening 26 corresponds to the starting opening. Further, since the second special game is executed when the game ball enters the second starting opening 27, the second starting opening 27 corresponds to the starting opening. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of starting ports. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port that can always enter the game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port that cannot always enter the game ball. Can be said.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 29. The special winning opening 29 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, at the special winning opening 29, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be inserted into the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is moved to the open state when the big hit is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 30 is shown as "the special winning opening 29 is opened", and the opening of the second variable member 30 is "the special winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 has an open gate opening so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. At the gate opening, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes is arranged. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an outlet 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting opening 26, the second starting opening 27, and the special winning opening 29 are ejected out of the machine through the out opening 34 (emitted from the game board 20 to the outside). Be done). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game component such as a nail (gaming nail) or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the starting conditions of the special game and the starting conditions of the normal game are not satisfied, but the payout conditions of the prize balls are satisfied. For example, the general winning opening may be opened so that a game ball can be inserted at any time. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) may be connected to the general winning opening. Then, a sensor may be arranged in the ball passage, and when the game ball is detected by the sensor, the payout condition of the prize ball may be satisfied. The general prize hole is also called a normal prize hole.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the internal lottery (jackpot lottery). The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning a big jackpot are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”. On the other hand, the low-probability state can be said to be a "non-stochastic fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, a high-probability state is shown as a "probability-change state", and a low-probability state is shown as a "non-probability-change state."

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting opening 27 increases, so that the game state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high base state can be realized 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 the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal win lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control for increasing the number of times of opening the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time of the control 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 a variation time reduction control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) easier to be shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state".

In the present embodiment, the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, so that the game ball may enter the second starting opening 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, when in the low base state, for example, by configuring so as not to win the normal win lottery, when in the low base state, the first variable member 28 does not become the open state, and the second start opening 27 is played. You may comprise so that a ball may not enter. In addition, in the low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be in the open state even if the normal win lottery is won so that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 27. You may comprise. When configured as described above, the low base state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

The gaming state (type of gaming state) includes a gaming state that is a non-probable variation state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probability variation state and a high base state, and a probable variation state that is a low base state. There is a certain gaming state and a gaming state that is a probability change state and a high base state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a general rule, a gaming state that is an uncertain variation state and a low base state, a gaming state that is an uncertain variation state and a high base state, and a definite variation state. The game state is a high base state, and is controlled to one of the game states.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot patterns are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, a third jackpot symbol, a fourth jackpot symbol, and a fifth jackpot symbol. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. That is, there are multiple types of jackpots. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined for the plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of hits.

In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened is performed after the end of the opening effect. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the special winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Will be released for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game ends with the end of the ending effect.

For the big hit symbols classified into the first big hit symbol, "10R probability variation big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. For the big hit symbols classified as the first big hit symbol, “10 times” is set as the upper limit number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 4). In the big hit symbols classified as the first big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the big hit game is finished (in FIG. 4, it is shown as a gaming state after the big hit), the special game of “110” as the high-probability upper limit number of times ends. It is stipulated that the probability change state is maintained until the game is played, or until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game with the high probability upper limit is finished. In the big hit symbols classified as the first big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "110" of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number ends, or the high certainty upper limit number. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the end of the same number of special games.

For the big hit symbols classified as the second big hit symbols, "8R probability variation big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. In addition, "8R non-probability variation big hit" is defined as the kind of big hit in the big hit design classified as the third big hit design. "8 times" is defined as the upper limit number of round games for the big hit symbols classified as the second big hit symbols and the big hit symbols classified as the third big hit symbols. In the big hit symbols classified as the second big hit symbols, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "110" as the high-probability upper limit number ends, or a special high-confidence upper limit number It is stipulated that the probability change state be maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the game ends. On the other hand, in the big hit symbols classified into the third big hit symbol, it is defined that the game state after the end of the big hit game is an uncertain variation state. In addition, in the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "110" of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number ends, or the high certainty upper limit. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the special game of the same number as the number of times ends. On the other hand, in the big hit symbols classified into the third big hit symbol, as a game state after the end of the big hit game, until a special game of "100" as a predetermined upper limit number is ended, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the special game of (1) is finished.

For the big hit symbols classified as the fourth big hit symbols, "3R probability variable big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. In addition, in the big hit design classified into the fifth big hit design, "3R uncertain variation big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. "3 times" is defined as the upper limit number of round games for the big hit symbols classified as the fourth big hit symbol and the big hit symbols for the fifth big hit symbol. In the big hit symbols classified into the fourth big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "110" as the high-accuracy upper limit number is completed, or a special high-precision upper limit number is specified. It is stipulated that the probability change state be maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the game ends. On the other hand, in the big hit symbols classified as the fifth big hit symbol, it is defined that the game state after the end of the big hit game is an uncertain variation state. Also, in the big hit symbols classified as the fourth big hit symbols, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "110" of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number ends, or the high certainty upper limit. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the special game of the same number as the number of times ends. On the other hand, in the big hit symbols classified as the fifth big hit symbol, as a game state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of “100” as the upper limit number of times is finished, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the special game of (1) is finished.

In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the probability variation state is controlled, the advantage has a relationship of “10 probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, 3R probability variation big hit>8R non-probability variation big hit, 3R non-probability variation big hit”. .. In addition to this, considering the upper limit number of round games in the big hit game, the advantage of the big hit in the present embodiment is “10 probability variation big hit>8R probability variation big hit>3R probability variation big hit>8R non-probability variation big hit>3R non-probability variation big hit” Becomes Hereinafter, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified as the first big hit symbol is referred to as "10R certainty variation big hit game", and the type of big hit corresponding to the 10R certainty variation big hit game is shown as "10R certainty variation big hit". Further, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol is shown as "8R certainty variation big hit game", and the type of big hit corresponding to the 8R certainty variation big hit game is shown as "8R certainty variation big hit". Similarly, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified as the third big hit symbol is shown as "8R non-probability variation big hit game", and the type of big hit corresponding to the 8R non-probability variation big hit game is shown as "8R non-probability variation big hit". In addition, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified into the fourth big hit symbol is shown as "3R certainty variation big hit game", and the type of big hit corresponding to the 3R certainty variation big hit game is shown as "3R certainty variation big hit". In addition, the big hit game based on the big hit symbol classified as the fifth big hit symbol is shown as "3R non-probable variation big hit game", and the type of big jackpot corresponding to the 3R sure variation big jackpot game is shown as "3R non-probability variation big hit". Further, in the following description, a big hit game (10 sure change big hit game, 8R sure change big hit game, 3R sure change big hit game) which is controlled to a certain change state after the end of big hit game is shown as "probable change big hit game", and after the big hit game ends. The big hit game controlled in the non-probability variation state (8R non-probability variation big hit game, 3R non-probability variation big hit game) may be shown as "non-probability variation big hit game".

As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit and the second special game is a big hit, the types and various kinds of big hits to be determined are compared. The determination rate for jackpots is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is a big hit, there is a probability of "3%" for the 10R probability jackpot, a probability of "62%" for the 8R probability jackpot, and a probability of "35%". 8R uncertain variation big hit is decided. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special game is a big hit, there is a probability of "45%" for the 10R probability jackpot, a probability of "15%" for the 8R probability jackpot, and a probability of "15%" for the 8R non-win. Probability variation jackpot, 3R probability variation jackpot with a probability of "5%", 3R non-determination variation jackpot with a probability of "20%".

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, symbols for effects (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as an effect game). The effect game (effect symbol game) is executed by changing the effect symbols in a plurality of rows. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using effect symbols. Specifically, on the effect display device 25, an image of the effect symbol is displayed, and the effect game is executed. The effect game corresponds to the effect design game. In this way, in the effect display device 25 as the display means, during the execution of the special game (changing game), the effect game (effect symbol game) corresponding to the special game is executed. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes an effect pattern image. The effect design is a design in which a character or a pattern is decorated, and is for diversifying the display effect, and is also called a “decorative design” or a “decorative design”. The effect game in the present embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in the vertical direction. The production symbols in the first column are so-called first symbols, the production symbols in the second column are so-called second symbols, and the production symbols in the third column are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first row" is shown as the "left row", the "first symbol" is shown as the "left symbol", the "second row" is shown as the "middle row", and the "second symbol" is shown. The "middle symbol" is shown, the "third column" is shown as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is shown as the "right symbol". In each column, as a general rule, effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The effect game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the effect game, the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, a big hit symbol based on effect symbols is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all columns are the same, such as “777”. For example, when the probability variation jackpot game is given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [777]) that has the same odd number of effect symbols in all rows is determined and stopped. You may. On the other hand, when the non-probable variation big hit game is given after the end of the special game, the symbol combination (for example, [222]) that is an even-numbered effect symbol having the same effect symbol in all columns is set to be fixedly stopped and displayed. You may comprise.

Further, in the special game, when the outlying symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the outlying symbol due to the effect symbol is permanently stopped and displayed. For example, an off symbol according to the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "323", "556", [426], etc., in which at least some of the effect symbols are different from the effect symbols of other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means, for example, a "fluctuation change state" or the like, which indicates that the symbol may be variably displayed again, or a state which is different from the fixed stop display. ing. When the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, the image of the effect design is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. On the other hand, when the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, the image of the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any operation.

In the effect game, the display mode of the effect symbol may be the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (book In the embodiment, the effect symbol in the middle row) is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different. The reach effects in the present embodiment include normal reach effects and super reach effects performed after the start of the normal reach effects. The super reach effect is executed, for example, as a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. Therefore, when the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is started, the jackpot expectation is increased. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reach display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reach display may be executed on the effect display device 25 while the effect game (effect symbol game) is being executed.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect mode. There are multiple types of effect modes. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, any one of a plurality of effect modes is executed. The rendering mode is also called a rendering state.

The effect modes in the present embodiment include a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high-probability mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information capable of identifying the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image that is different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, or the decoration lamp 17 is caused to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. Then, different background music is output from the speaker 18 to notify the mode identification information. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes a background image.

The normal effect mode corresponds to the effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the indeterminate change state and the low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the non-probable change state and the high base state. The high-probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the probability variation state and the high base state. In this way, since the effect modes controlled according to the game state are different, the effect mode can be said to be a mode in which the game state can be specified. That is, the effect mode can be said to be a mode in which it can be specified whether it is in the high base state or a mode in which it can be specified whether it is in the probability change state. By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to the gaming state which is the probability variation state and the low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above-mentioned production mode It may be configured to be controlled to an effect mode different from, or to be controlled to a normal effect mode.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main controller. The main board 40 performs various kinds of processing, and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit in this embodiment 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 the sub-board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main control ROM 40b stores the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot judgment value is a judgment value (hereinafter referred to as a common jackpot judgment value) that wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery in either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, and the probability variation state of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. Only when there is a determination value for winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a high-precision jackpot determination value). Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery. The reach lottery in the present embodiment corresponds to a lottery that determines whether or not the reach effect is to be executed when the jackpot lottery fails.

The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation time of the special game is associated with the variation pattern. Therefore, the variation pattern can be said to be information that can identify the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviating fluctuation pattern. As the effect contents of the effect game, the big hit variation pattern is associated with the effect contents to finally stop and display the big hit symbol based on the effect design through the reach effect. The outlier variation pattern includes a variation pattern without outlier reach and a variation pattern with outlier reach. As the effect contents of the effect game, the off-reach no-variation variation pattern is associated with the effect contents for finally stopping and displaying the out-of-miss symbol combination without going through the reach effect. As the effect content of the effect game, the effect pattern for finally stopping and displaying the symbol combination that is the final effect is associated with the out-reach variation pattern as effect content of the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns in this embodiment include at least variation patterns HP1 to HP6. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are fluctuation patterns without a loss reach. The change time of the special game that can be specified from the change pattern HP1 is shorter than the change time of the special game that can be specified from the change pattern HP2. In the high base state, the change pattern HP1 of the change patterns HP1 and HP2 is easier to determine than in the low base state. Also, the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4 are fluctuation patterns with a loss reach. The fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 are big hit fluctuation patterns. The change patterns HP3 and HP5 are associated with the effect contents of executing only the normal reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP4 and HP6 are associated with the effect contents of the effect game that execute the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number in a predetermined cycle on the main board 40. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

As shown in FIG. 3, a first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output from the various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The information display panel 22 is connected to the main substrate 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the main substrate 40 is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 is connected to the main board 40. The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, effects-related processes) by executing the control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect on the effect display device 25. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number in a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to realize a function as a display control unit that controls the display unit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25, so that the function as image display control means for controlling the image display means is realized. Operation buttons BT are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to lend a port (not shown) and can input a detection signal output when the operation button BT is operated.

The control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 will be described below. First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on a control program will be described.

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, the main control CPU40a, after finishing the first special symbol input process, performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after finishing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, This is referred to as the first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination).

When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. When the result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first 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. Note that, for example, random numbers are random numbers used for jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers), random numbers used to determine special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), random numbers used to determine fluctuation patterns (hereinafter referred to as fluctuations Pattern determination random number), a random number used for the reach lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a reach determination random number), and the like. After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process after finishing the prefetch command generation process. The prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

In the second special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting opening 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, This is referred to as the second input determination). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereinafter, referred to as a second hold determination).

When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. If the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special reserved number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, in the second special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing after finishing the prefetch command generation processing.

Here, the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation processing are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC8. The prefetch command SC1 has a value of the big hit determination random number that does not match with either the high-precision big hit determination value or the common big hit determination value (indicated as non-match in FIG. 6), and the value of the reach determination random number is reach. It is generated when the value does not match the determination value (indicated as mismatch in FIG. 6). The prefetch command SC2 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number does not match the high-precision jackpot determination value or the common jackpot determination value, and the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value ( In FIG. 6, it is generated). The pre-reading command SC3 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is indicated as a high-accuracy value), and the special symbol random number is the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot. It is a value that determines one of the symbol and the fourth jackpot symbol, and is generated when the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value. The prefetch command SC4 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines one of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol, Moreover, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value. The prefetch command SC5 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the high-precision jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number determines one of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol. And the value of the reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value. The prefetch command SC6 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines one of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol, Moreover, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value. The pre-reading command SC7 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number is the same as the common jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to be the same as the common value), and the special symbol random number is the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol. And, it is generated when it is a value for determining any of the fourth big hit symbols. The prefetch command SC8 is a value in which the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number is a value that determines one of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol. Is generated.

Then, in the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates the prefetch command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a, the value of at least a part of the big hit determination random number, special symbol random number and reach determination random number acquired in the first special symbol input process Generates a look-ahead command based on, and stores it in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can identify the prefetch command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command capable of specifying the first special reserved number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when the prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC1 is generated in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special reserved number is “3”, the main control CPU 40a is the first special game. And a prefetch command SC1 that can specify that the first special hold number is “3”.

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a, at least part of the random number value of the jackpot determination random number, special symbol random number and reach determination random number acquired in the second special symbol input process Based on this, a prefetch command is generated and stored in the output buffer. Further, in the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command that can specify that the prefetch command corresponds to the second special game, and stores it in the output buffer. In the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command capable of specifying the second special reserved number and stores it in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described. In the following description, the "acquired random number" means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and the prefetch in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means the value of the random number acquired in the second special symbol input process.

In the prefetch command generation process, when the value of the obtained big hit determination random number does not match with either the high-precision big hit determination value or the common big hit determination value, the main control CPU 40a selects the preread command classified into the preread command SC1 or the preread command SC2. To generate. Specifically, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC1. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number is the value that matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC2.

Further, in the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC3 to SC6 when the value of the acquired big hit determination random number matches the high-precision big hit determination value. In particular, when the value of the obtained reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC3 or the prefetch command SC4. Specifically, the main control CPU40a, if the special symbol random number acquired, if it coincides with the value for determining any one of the first big hit symbol, the second big hit symbol and the fourth big hit symbol, it is classified into the prefetch command SC3. Generate a look-ahead command to be performed. On the other hand, the main control CPU40a, when the special symbol random number that is acquired matches the value that determines one of the third big hit symbol and the fifth big hit symbol big hit symbol, generates the look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC4. .. Further, when the value of the reach determination random number that is acquired matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC5 or the prefetch command SC6. Specifically, the main control CPU40a, if the special symbol random number obtained, the first big hit symbol, the second big hit symbol and the fourth big hit symbol, if it matches with a value that determines one of the big hit symbols, it is classified as a prefetch command SC5. Generate a look-ahead command to be performed. On the other hand, the main control CPU40a, when the special symbol random number that is obtained matches the value that determines one of the third big hit symbol and the fifth big hit symbol, the pre-read command classified as the pre-read command SC6. ..

Further, in the prefetch command generation process, when the value of the obtained jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC7 or the prefetch command SC8. Specifically, the main control CPU40a, if the special symbol random number that is obtained matches the value that determines one of the first big hit symbol, the second big hit symbol and the fourth big hit symbol, the big hit symbol, it is classified into the prefetch command SC7. Generate a look-ahead command to be performed. On the other hand, the main control CPU40a, when the special symbol random number acquired matches the value that determines one of the third big hit symbol and the fifth big hit symbol big hit symbol, it generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC8. ..

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being performed, the special game is not being performed, and the variation interval is not being performed, while any of the jackpot game, the special game, and the variation interval is being performed. If it is, a negative decision is made. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. Then, when the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a, after performing the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game, ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the first special reserve number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a, after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit determination as to whether or not to win the big hit. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. For example, whether or not to win the big hit may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value and the high-precision jackpot determination value are used, while in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value Among them, only the common jackpot judgment value is used.

After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the reach lottery based on the value of the reach determination random number. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a, control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can identify the variation pattern (hereinafter, a variation pattern designation command (Shown) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start processing is ended. In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b.

After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the reach lottery based on the value of the reach determination random number. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 such that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores a game end command for finalizing and stopping the symbol combination by the effect symbol in the output buffer when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets an interval between fluctuations (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, that is, after the special game is finished. In the interval between fluctuations, the special symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game continue to be fixedly stopped and displayed.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a identifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the big hit game after the end of the big hit special game and after the interval between fluctuations has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit game is awarded after the big hit is won.

The main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer when the special game of the big hit ends. Moreover, the main control CPU 40a measures the opening time when the opening command is stored in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the opening time has elapsed, performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the special winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 29 is closed when the first round ending condition or the second round ending condition is satisfied, and the round game is ended. Let The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the round game of the upper limit number of times set in the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. The main control CPU 40a measures the ending time when the ending command is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a game state process to realize a function as a game state control means for controlling the game state.

The main control CPU 40a identifies the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control in the non-probability variation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can specify to control in the non-probability variation state with the end of the big hit game. Set to. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a identifies that the probability variation state is to be controlled, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of identifying the probability variation state control to the probability state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) capable of specifying that the state is the probable variation state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the probability change state after the big hit game is over, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (110 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for controlling the probability change state. ..

Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled in the probability variation state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled in the probability changing state" is 0, the main control CPU 40a determines the non-probable change with the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlling in the probability changing state" is 0. The probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control the state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probability variation state and shifts to the non-determination variation state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low-probability state command in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying to control to the high base state to the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) capable of specifying that the high base state is in the output buffer. When it is specified that the main control CPU 40a controls the high base state until the special game of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of times (110 times) equivalent to the high certainty upper limit number to the high base state. The number of remaining special games to be controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state until the special game of a predetermined upper limit number less than the high-probability upper limit number is finished, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times) Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for controlling the high base state.

Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" is 0, the main control CPU 40a follows the end of the special game in which "remaining number of special games controlling the high base state" is 0. The base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) capable of identifying the low base state in the output buffer.

Incidentally, the main control CPU40a, when the jackpot game is given, sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying control to the non-probable variation state, and bases the value capable of specifying control to a low base state. Set the status flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball does not pass through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the number of normally reserved is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, “normal hold number command”) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when the normal hit game is not being executed and is not being executed in the normal game, while making a negative judgment in the normal hit game or being in the normal game. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normally reserved is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores an ordinary hold number command capable of specifying the updated ordinary hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal win lottery based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The normal win lottery corresponds to the normal win determination for determining whether or not the normal win is performed. For example, when adopting the probability fluctuation control of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol, the main control CPU 40a, in the high base state, as compared to the low base state, so that the probability of winning in the normal win is high, the normal win lottery Good to do. Further, in the case of winning the normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal win symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the variation time shortening control of the normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and determines the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. Good to do. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. The display panel 22 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information capable of specifying that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting opening 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator 27 opens the second starting opening 27 according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when adopting the above-mentioned opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and the first in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern in the high base state. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

In the present embodiment, it is easier to win the normal win in the high base state than in the low base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win the normal win even in the low base state, and when the normal win lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is opened. .. Therefore, in the low base state in the present embodiment, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 27 than in the high base state, but the game ball enters the second starting opening 27. There is a possibility.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, the state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value with which it is possible to identify the non-probability variation state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value with which it is possible to identify the probability change state. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the state is the probable variation state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, when the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the high base state is set or not by referring to the base state flag in the sub control RAM 41c.

Further, when the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games that are executed without being a jackpot after being controlled in the probability variation state after the jackpot game is over. Specifically, after the jackpot game is over, if the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can identify the probability change state, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command after the jackpot game is over. Every time (each time the special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is incremented by 1. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify the number of times of special games that have been executed without being a big hit after being controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game by referring to the number-of-games information in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game number information when a big hit occurs and when the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can specify that the probability state is an uncertain change state (game number information). Value of 0).

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the high-probability mode after the end of the 10R certainty variation big hit game, after the end of the 8R certainty variation big hit game, and after the end of the 3R certainty variation big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the chance mode after the end of the 8R non-probability variation jackpot game and after the end of the 3R non-probability variation jackpot game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery (when the high base state shifts to the low base state). Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the high base state is finished and the effect mode is changed, the effect mode may be changed from the high probability mode to the normal effect mode, and the effect mode is changed from the chance mode to the normal effect mode. There is a case.

When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying that the big hit game is in progress in the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern designating command, it sets the jackpot state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value capable of specifying that the jackpot is not in game. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the big-hit game is being played by referring to the big-hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The effect contents of the big hit production may be different depending on the type of the big hit, for example, a part of the effect contents (for example, ending effect) of the big hit performance during the non-probability variation big hit game and the big hit during the probability variation big hit game. Part of the effect contents (for example, the ending effect) may be different.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the effect symbol finally fixedly displayed in the effect game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. If the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the defeat symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the deficit symbol combination depending on the effect symbol. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with reach, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a deviating symbol combination including the reach. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is the reachless variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine an outlying symbol combination that does not include the reach.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may cause the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of the special games whose execution is suspended is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as special games, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number of executions of the first special game and the execution of the second special game are The fact that the call is being held or the number of the call is held is notified separately.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is suspended, the first suspended image FG1 is displayed on the effect display device 25. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is “1”, the first hold image FG1a among the first hold images FG1a to FG1d classified into the first hold image FG1 is the effect display device. 25 is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reserved number is “2”, the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b among the first reserved images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reserved number is “3”, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1c of the first reserved images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special reserved number is “4”, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the first reserved image FG1.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is suspended, the second suspended image FG2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "1", the second hold image FG2a among the second hold images FG2a to FG2d classified into the second hold image FG2 is the effect display device. 25 is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is “2”, the second reserved images FG2a and FG2b among the second reserved images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is “3”, the second hold images FG2a to FG2c of the second hold images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is “4”, the second reserved images FG2a to FG2d are displayed on the effect display device 25. Moreover, the second hold image FG2 is included in the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25.

The first reserved image FG1 is a reserved image having a circle as a motif. On the other hand, the second reserved image FG2 is a reserved image having a diamond shape as a motif. In this way, the first reserved image FG1 has a different design from the second reserved image FG2. As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal effect mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the first reserved image FG1 overlaps a part of the second reserved image FG2. In addition, the first reserved image FG1 is displayed in front of the second reserved image FG2. On the other hand, although not shown, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when in the chance mode and in the high probability mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the second hold image FG2 overlaps a part of the first hold image FG1. As described above, the second reserved image FG2 is displayed in front of the first reserved image FG1.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the first hold number image F1 to which a numerical value that can specify the first special hold number is attached. The first hold number image F1 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the first special hold number is 0. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, on the effect display device 25, the second hold number image F2 to which a numerical value that can specify the second special hold number is attached is displayed. The second hold number image F2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the second special hold number is 0. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special pending number is “3” and the second special pending number is “1”, the effect display device 25 is the first marked with “3”. The number-of-holds image F1 and the second number-of-holds image F2 with "1" are displayed. Further, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the first hold number image F1 and the second hold number image F2.

As described above, in the production game, the production symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are variably displayed in the vertical direction. In the drawing, the variable display of the effect symbols in the left column is indicated by the arrow with the symbol EZL. Similarly, in the drawing, the variable display of the effect symbol in the middle row is indicated by an arrow with the symbol EZC. Further, in the drawings, the variable display of the effect symbols in the right column is indicated by the arrow with the symbol EZR.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the effect display device 25, the first hold number image F1 is displayed at a position where the effect symbols that are being variably displayed do not overlap. Further, in the effect display device 25, the second hold number image F2 is displayed at a position where the effect symbols that are being variably displayed do not overlap. Therefore, even when the effect symbol is variably displayed, the player can visually recognize the numerical value given to the first holding number image F1 and the numerical value given to the second holding number image F2. ..

Here, the control relating to the display of the holding images FG1 and FG2 and the holding number images F1 and F2 will be described.
When the first hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the first special hold number that can be specified from the input first hold number command. The information (hereinafter referred to as the first special reserved number information) is updated. In addition, when the first hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a displays so that the first hold image FG1 for the first special hold number that can be specified from the updated first special hold number information is displayed. The display device 25 is controlled. For example, when the first hold number command is input and the first special hold number that can be specified from the updated first special hold number information is “3”, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first hold image to be displayed. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the three first reserved images FG1 of FG1a to FG1c are displayed.

The sub-control CPU 41a shifts and displays the first reserved image FG1 when the first special reserved number information is updated and the first special reserved number that can be specified from the first special reserved number information decreases. The display of the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1a is deleted. For example, when the number of first special reserves that can be identified from the first special reserve number information is reduced from 4 to 3 due to the update, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the image displayed as the first reserve image FG1d to be the first reserve image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the image displayed as the image FG1c and the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1c is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b. Similarly, when the number of the first special reserved numbers that can be specified from the first special reserved number information is decreased from 4 to 3 due to the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1b as the first The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the reserved image FG1a and the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1a is deleted.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number information is updated and the first special hold number that can be specified from the first special hold number information is increased, the sub control CPU 41a displays a new first hold image FG1. For example, when the number of first special reserves identifiable from the first special reserve number information increases from 3 to 4 due to the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first reserve image FG1 as a new first reserve image FG1d. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above.

Similarly, when the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the second special hold number stored in the sub control RAM 41c to the second special hold number that can be specified from the input second hold number command. The identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the second special reserved number information) is updated. When the second hold number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second hold image FG2 for the second special hold number that can be specified from the updated second special hold number information. The display device 25 is controlled. For example, when the second hold number command is input and the second special hold number that can be specified from the updated second special hold number information is “2”, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second hold image to be displayed. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the two second reserved images FG2 of FG2a and FG2b are displayed.

The sub-control CPU 41a shifts and displays the second hold image FG2 when the second special hold number information is updated and the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information decreases. The display of the image displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is deleted. For example, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information is reduced from 2 to 1 due to the update, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the image displayed as the second hold image FG2b to be the second hold image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the image FG2a and displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is deleted. On the other hand, when the second special hold number information is updated and the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information is increased, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a new second hold image FG2. For example, when the number of second special holdings that can be identified from the second special holding number information increases from 0 to 1 due to the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second holding image FG2 as a new second holding image FG2a. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the content of the first holding number image F1 (the numerical value attached to the first holding number image F1) based on the first holding number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. For example, if the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the first special hold number is “2” from the first hold number information, the first hold number image F1 with “2” is displayed. , The effect display device 25 is controlled. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the content of the second holding number image F2 (the numerical value attached to the second holding number image F2) based on the second holding number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the second special hold number is "0" from the second hold number information, the second hold number image F2 with "0" is displayed. , The effect display device 25 is controlled.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game, the jackpot notice effect may be executed for the special game being executed. When the big hit announcement production is executed, the expectation that the special game being executed is a big hit is improved. In addition, there are a plurality of types of effect contents of the big hit announcement effect. Specifically, the effect contents of the jackpot preview effect in the present embodiment include a first effect content, a second effect content, and a third effect content. Then, when the big hit advance notice effect is executed, the big hit notice effect is executed with any one of the first effect content to the third effect content. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notification effect of the first effect content is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the notification image YG imitating the character A, and the jackpot notification effect of the content in which the character A appears is executed. It In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notification effect of the second effect content is executed, the notification image YG imitating the character B is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot notification effect of the content in which the character B appears is executed. It In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot notification effect of the third effect content is executed, the notification image YG imitating the character C is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot notification effect of the content of the character C is executed. It

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit depends on the effect contents of the big hit announcement effect. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit advance notice effect of the second effect content is executed, the special game being executed is a big hit compared to when the big hit advance notice effect of the first effect content is executed. High expectations for becoming. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit advance notice effect of the third effect content is executed, the special game being executed becomes a big hit compared to when the big hit advance notice effect of the second effect content is executed. High expectations for. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit expectation degree of the effect contents of the big hit advance notice effect is high in the order of "first effect content<second effect content<third effect content". In the present embodiment, the jackpot preview effect is started during the execution of the target special game and ends before the end of the execution of the target special game. That is, the execution of the big hit announcement effect ends before the inter-fluctuation interval after the target special game.

As shown in FIG. 8, a notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a big hit notice effect is executed. Incidentally, when the notice image YG displayed on the effect display device 25 is not displayed (is not displayed), the execution of the jackpot notice effect ends. During the execution of the special game in which the jackpot notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Specifically, when the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving motion, the character of the preview image YG performs a specific motion. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the advance notice image YG.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the big hit announcement effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a notice lottery for deciding whether to execute the big hit notice effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the jackpot announcement effect is determined when the announcement lottery is won, and the non-execution (no execution) of the jackpot announcement effect is determined when the announcement lottery is not won. The winning probability of the advance notice lottery of the present embodiment differs depending on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the notice lottery when the jackpot variation pattern is designated is higher than the winning probability of the notice lottery when the outlying variation pattern is designated. Further, for example, the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the variation pattern with out-of-reach is specified is higher than the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the variation pattern without out-of-reach is specified.

Further, when the preliminary lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the big hit announcement effect. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the big hit announcement effect in accordance with the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command. The determination rate of each effect content of the big hit announcement effect in the present embodiment differs depending on the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, determination of each performance content of the jackpot preview performance so that the jackpot expectation degree of the performance content of the jackpot prediction performance increases in the order of "first performance content<second performance content<third performance content". The rate is fixed. In addition, "whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect" and "contents of the jackpot notice effect" were decided separately, but "whether to execute the jackpot notice effect" and "decision content of the jackpot notice effect" were decided by one lottery. It may be configured to be performed.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot notification effect of the determined effect content is executed. For example, when the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the jackpot notification effect after winning the notification lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the notification image YG imitating the character B is displayed. .. As a result, in the effect display device 25, the big hit advance notice effect of the content in which the character B appears, that is, the big hit advance notice effect of the second effect content is executed. When the jackpot preview effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the preview image YG in a mode in which the character of the preview image YG performs a specific motion, that is, displays the preview image YG in a mode involving a motion. The effect display device 25 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the jackpot notification effect is ended at a predetermined timing at which the execution of the jackpot notification effect is ended.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a flight effect may be executed during the execution of the special game. The flight effect is an effect executed for the special game being executed. Unlike the big hit announcement effect, even if the flight effect is executed, the expectation that the special game being executed is a big hit does not improve. However, some players think that the big hit is more likely to occur when the effect is executed than when the effect is not executed, so that the special game being executed becomes the big hit. It is possible that the player's expectation changes depending on the player. However, in the present embodiment, the flight performance does not have a jackpot expectation degree, for example, because the execution probabilities of the flight performances are not made different depending on whether or not a big hit occurs. In the present embodiment, the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game and ends before the execution of the special game ends. That is, the execution of the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game, and is ended before the variation interval after the special game.

As shown in FIG. 8, an airplane image AP imitating an airplane is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a flight effect is executed. Incidentally, when the airplane image AP displayed on the effect display device 25 is no longer displayed (is not displayed), the execution of the flight effect ends. During the execution of the special game when the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. Specifically, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement, the airplane image AP is moved and displayed. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the airplane image AP.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the flight effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a flight effect execution lottery that determines whether to execute a flight effect. In the present embodiment, when the flight effect execution lottery is won, the flight effect is determined to be executed, and when the flight effect execution lottery is not won, the flight effect is not executed (not executed). The winning probability of the flight performance execution lottery may be different according to the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the flight performance execution lottery when a variation pattern associated with a time shorter than a predetermined time is designated as the variation time, and a variation pattern associated with a predetermined time or more is designated as the variation time. It may be lower than the winning probability of the flight performance execution lottery in the case of being performed. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the jackpot variation pattern is designated may be higher than the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the deviating variation pattern is designated.

Moreover, when winning the flight effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the flight effect is executed. Specifically, when winning the flight effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP is displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP moves and is displayed, that is, the airplane image AP is displayed in a mode involving movement. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the flight effect ends at a predetermined timing when the execution of the flight effect ends.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing for ending the execution of the flight effect is defined as the timing from the start of the execution of the flight effect during the execution of the special game to the end of the special game. Therefore, the flight effect in this embodiment is not executed over a plurality of special games and ends before the inter-variation interval. That is, in the case where the preliminary effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the preliminary effect is executed, and It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, the execution of a part of the display effects, which is different from the preliminary effects, of the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variation game is completed before the interval period. May be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a commentary effect may be executed. The execution of the explanation production is started during the execution of the special game, and ends when the explanation end condition is satisfied. The comment ending condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the reach effect is executed and a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time here is longer than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times set in the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the commentary effect may be executed over a plurality of variable games after the execution of the commentary effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 8, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the commentary effect is executed. The commentary image KS is an image including the content that explains the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the commentary image KS shown in FIG. 8 includes the character information “Attention to the appearance of the character C in the jackpot notice production!” and whether the character C appears when the jackpot notice production is executed. It is a content that explains what to do. Incidentally, when the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is no longer displayed (is not displayed), the execution of the commentary effect ends. When the commentary effect is being executed during the execution of the special game, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving movement. Specifically, when the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that involves an action, the commentary image KS is displayed while swinging up and down. On the other hand, when the commentary effect is being executed during the variation interval, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action. Therefore, when the commentary effect is executed during the execution of the special game and the execution of the special game ends and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the display mode of the commentary image KS changes from a mode involving a motion to a mode without motion. The mode is switched to the stopped mode. Similarly, when the explanation effect is being executed and the interval between fluctuations is finished and the execution of the next special game is started, the display mode of the commentary image KS is changed from the mode in which it is stopped without any action. The mode switches to a mode involving movement. The image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the explanation image KS.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the explanation effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a commentary effect execution lottery that determines whether to execute the commentary effect. When the explanation effect has already been executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the explanation effect execution lottery. In the present embodiment, execution of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is won, and non-execution (not to be executed) of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is not won. The winning probability of the explanatory effect execution lottery may be different depending on the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, when a variation pattern associated with a time shorter than a predetermined time is designated as the variation time, the winning probability of the explanation production execution lottery is designated, and a variation pattern associated with a time longer than the predetermined time is designated as the variation time. It may be lower than the winning probability of the commentary production execution lottery in the case of being performed. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the explanation effect execution lottery when the jackpot variation pattern is specified may be higher than the winning probability of the explanation effect execution lottery when the deviating variation pattern is specified. When the explanation effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the explanation effect. In addition, "Existence of execution of commentary production" and "Demonstration content of commentary production" were decided separately, but "Existence of execution of commentary production" and "Demonstration production content" are decided by one lottery. You may comprise.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the commentary effect of the determined effect content is executed. Specifically, when the effect content of the commentary effect is determined after winning the commentary effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the commentary image KS corresponding to the determined effect content is displayed. .. When the comment ending condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the comment effect is ended. During the period from the start of the execution of the commentary effect to the end of the execution of the commentary effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the commentary image KS to move up and down and be displayed during the execution of the special game. That is, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the commentary image KS is displayed in a mode that involves an action. On the other hand, in the period from the start of the execution of the commentary effect to the end of the execution of the commentary effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the commentary image KS without swinging vertically during the fluctuation interval. As described above, that is, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the commentary image KS is displayed in a stopped state without any action.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a case where a look-ahead zone effect is executed as a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target special game is started for the special game whose execution is suspended. .. As described above, in the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 as the display unit in the present embodiment, the execution of the target variable game is started rather than the target of the variable game whose execution is suspended. There is a pre-production that can be executed from the front. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-production is executed, compared to the case where the pre-production is not executed, there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games that are suspended. Improves expectations. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of recognizing that there is a possibility that there is a variable game that is a hit among the variable games that have been suspended when the pre-production is executed. ing.

When the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image different from the normal background image. That is, when the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is switched from the normal background image to the background image related to the prefetch zone effect. The "normal background image" here means a background image that can identify the normal mode when the look-ahead zone effect is not executed, and the chance mode when the look-ahead zone effect is not executed. The background image that can be specified, and the background image that can specify the high probability mode when the prefetch zone effect is not executed.

Further, the look-ahead zone effects include a plurality of types of look-ahead zone effects. Specifically, the look-ahead zone effects in the present embodiment include a first look-ahead zone effect corresponding to the first pre-effect and a second look-ahead zone effect corresponding to the second pre-effect. When the look-ahead zone effect is executed, one of the first look-ahead zone effect and the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, compared to when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games that have been suspended. It is structured to have high expectations for what it is doing. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second preliminary effect is executed, compared to the case where the first preliminary effect is executed, the variable game that is a win among the variable games that are suspended for execution is Expectations of being present are high. Further, in the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The image is different. In the following description, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed will be referred to as a “first zone background image”, and will be effected when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The background image displayed on the display device 25 may be referred to as a “second zone background image”.

In the effect display device 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, a special display capable of specifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pre-production is executed, the display means performs a special display capable of specifying that the pre-production is being executed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display is started at the timing after the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is started. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the background image (first zone time background image, second zone time background image) related to the prefetch zone effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 and execution of the prefetch zone effect is started, The display starts. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special display is started at the timing after the execution of the pre-production is started. In the present embodiment, the background image related to the look-ahead zone effect corresponds to the pre-effect image displayed when the pre-effect is executed. Then, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include the preliminary effect image displayed when the preliminary effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. .. The first character image MJ1 displayed when the special display is performed is displayed so as to overlap the first effect image EF1 in front. In the present embodiment, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 can be said to be special display images displayed when special display is performed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the effect images EF1 and EF2 can be said to be special display images displayed when special display is performed. The images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include effect images EF1 and EF2 and character images MJ1 and MJ2.

The first effect image EF1 is an effect based on blue, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to be parallel to the direction of change of effect symbols in the effect game. Two first effect images EF1 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two first effect images EF1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left side and the right side of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction in which effect symbols change).

The first effect image EF1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed such that a part of the first effect image EF1 overlaps with a part of the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. However, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. Further, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed such that a part of the first effect image EF1 overlaps with a part of the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. .. However, the first effect image EF1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbols in the middle row and the effect symbols in the left column during execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed, the effect symbols in at least the middle row of the plurality of rows do not overlap with the first effect image EF1. The special display is performed as follows.

The first character image MJ1 includes character information (characters) “first prefetch zone”. The character information "first prefetch zone" is character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being performed, and corresponds to character information that can specify that the first prefetch zone effect is being performed. .. In this way, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can specify that the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. In this way, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. In addition, in this specification, "parallel" means that the extension lines do not intersect each other, and for example, the extension lines do not intersect in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 and are substantially parallel to each other. Is also intended to be included. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is the direction in which a plurality of characters forming the character information are arranged. In the present embodiment, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters that make up the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction. The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two first character images MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two first character images MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left side and the right side of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction in which effect symbols change).

In the first character image MJ1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25, during execution of the effect game, part of the character information included in the first character image MJ1 overlaps with a part of the effect symbol in the left column. Is displayed. However, the first character image MJ1 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbols in the middle row and the effect symbols in the right column during execution of the effect game. Further, in the first character image MJ1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25, a part of the character information included in the first character image MJ1 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the first character image MJ1 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed, the effect symbols in at least the middle row of the plurality of rows are included in the first character image MJ1. Special display is performed so that text information does not overlap.

Further, when the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the first-zone background image is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval, and the special display is continuously performed.

Further, during the execution of the special game, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is scrolled vertically and displayed. Further, during the inter-variation interval, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, as in the case of executing the special game. Therefore, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the special game after the execution of the previous special game of the two consecutive special games before and after is completed The first character image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that accompanies a predetermined operation before the end of the previous special game during the variation interval until the start of.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the first-zone background image. When the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and a special display is performed on the effect display device 25.

Further, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the first look-ahead zone effect. Specifically, when the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is started, the speaker 18 outputs the sound "Let's go". Furthermore, during execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, the speaker 18 outputs the first background music. When the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, the sound related to the first look-ahead zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at the timing after the special display is performed. Specifically, after the background image for the first zone is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is started, the special display is performed, and at the timing thereafter, the voice of "Let's go live" is output by the speaker. 18 and then the first background music is output from the speaker 18 at a timing thereafter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the second prefetch zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2. To be done. The second character image MJ2 that is displayed when the special display is performed is displayed so as to overlap the second effect image EF2 in front.

The second effect image EF2 is an effect based on red, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to be parallel to the direction of change of effect symbols in the effect game. Two second effect images EF2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two second effect images EF2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction in which effect symbols change).

The second effect image EF2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed such that a part of the second effect image EF2 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. However, the second effect image EF2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. Further, the second effect image EF2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed such that a part of the second effect image EF2 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. .. However, the second effect image EF2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed, the effect symbols in at least the middle row of the plurality of rows do not overlap with the second effect image EF2. The special display is performed as follows.

The second character image MJ2 includes character information (character) “second prefetch zone”. The character information "second prefetch zone" is character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being performed, and corresponds to character information that can specify that the second prefetch zone effect is being performed. .. In this way, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can specify that the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. In this way, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is the direction in which a plurality of characters forming the character information are arranged. In the present embodiment, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters that make up the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction. The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two second character images MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two second character images MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed to the left and right of the effect display device 25 in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the direction in which effect symbols change).

In the second character image MJ2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25, during execution of the effect game, part of the character information included in the second character image MJ2 overlaps with a part of the effect symbol in the left column. Is displayed. However, the second character image MJ2 displayed on the left side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. In the second character image MJ2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25, a part of the character information included in the second character image MJ2 overlaps a part of the effect symbol in the right column during execution of the effect game. Is displayed. However, the second character image MJ2 displayed on the right side of the effect display device 25 is displayed so as not to overlap the effect symbol in the middle row and the effect symbol in the left column during execution of the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed, the effect symbols in at least the middle row of the plurality of rows and the second character image MJ2 are included. Special display is performed so that text information does not overlap.

When the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the second-zone background image is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the second look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Furthermore, when the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval, and the special display is continuously performed.

Further, during the execution of the special game, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is scrolled vertically and displayed. Further, during the inter-variation interval, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, as in the case of executing the special game. Therefore, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the special game after the execution of the previous special game of the two consecutive special games before and after is completed The second character image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that accompanies a predetermined operation during the variation interval until the start of the second special game from the end of the previous special game.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the second-zone background image. When the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and special display is performed on the effect display device 25.

Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the second look-ahead zone effect. Specifically, when the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect is started, the speaker 18 outputs the sound "Well, go." Further, during the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect, the speaker 18 outputs the second background music. When the second look-ahead zone effect is performed, the sound related to the second look-ahead zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at the timing after the special display is performed. Specifically, after the second-zone background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the second prefetch zone effect is started, a special display is performed, and at the timing thereafter, the sound of "Well, go!" Is output from the speaker 18, and at a timing thereafter, the second background music is output from the speaker 18.

As described above, in the effect display device 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, a special display that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pre-production is executed, the display means performs a special display capable of specifying that the pre-production is being executed.

Further, in the effect display device 25 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed. Further, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays character information that can specify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special display is performed, the display unit displays the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being performed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the direction in which the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the effect display device 25, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed, “at least the middle row of effect symbols in the three rows” and “prefetch zone effect is being performed. A special display is provided so that the "character information that can identify something" does not overlap. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol game is executed and the special display is performed on the display means, the special display is performed so that the effect symbol and the character information of at least one column of the plurality of columns do not overlap.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed and the first special reserved number has reached the upper limit number, at least a part of the first reserved images FG1a to FG1d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed so that the first reserved image FG1 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 overlap each other. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed, the special display is displayed on the effect display device 25 so that the first reserved number image F1 does not overlap with the effect images EF1 and EF2 regardless of the first special reserved number. Done. Therefore, even if the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the first reserved number can be specified by visually recognizing the first reserved number image F1. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed and the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number, at least one of the second hold images FG2a to FG2d in the effect display device 25. Special display is performed so that the second reserved image FG2 of the set and the effect images EF1 and EF2 overlap. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed, the special display is performed in the effect display device 25 so that the second hold number image F2 and the effect images EF1 and EF2 do not overlap. Therefore, even if the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the second special reserved number can be specified by visually recognizing the second reserved number image F2.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed and the first special reserved number has reached the upper limit number, at least part of the first reserved images FG1a to FG1d in the effect display device 25. The special display is performed such that the first reserved image FG1 and the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 overlap each other. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed, the character information included in the first hold number image F1 and the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 does not overlap in the effect display device 25 regardless of the first special hold number. The special display is performed as follows. Therefore, even if the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the first reserved number can be specified by visually recognizing the first reserved number image F1. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed and the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number, at least one of the second hold images FG2a to FG2d in the effect display device 25. Special display is performed so that the second reserved image FG2 of the set and the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 overlap. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is performed, the special display is performed in the effect display device 25 so that the second hold number image F2 and the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 do not overlap. Therefore, even if the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, the second special reserved number can be specified by visually recognizing the second reserved number image F2.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect images EF1 and EF2 are on the left side of the effect display device 25 regardless of which of the first look-ahead zone effect and the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. Displayed on the right. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, whichever of the first look-ahead zone effect and the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 (character images MJ1 and MJ2 are included. (Text information) is displayed on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display position at which the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed is the special position on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The display position is the same as the display position. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display position where the special display is performed on the display means when the first preliminary effect is performed is the special display on the display means when the second preliminary effect is performed. It is the same as the displayed position.

When the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the background image related to the prefetch zone effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the variation interval, and the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 and the special display is continuously performed during the interval between fluctuations. That is, in the case where the preliminary effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the preliminary effect is executed, and It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variable game to the start of the execution of the second variable game, the pre-effect is continuously executed before the end of the first variable game. In addition, the special display is continuously performed before the end of the first variation game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variable game to the start of the execution of the second variable game, the preliminary effect image is continuously displayed before the end of the first variable game. The pre-production is continuously executed by being displayed on the display, and the special display is continuously displayed by continuously displaying the special display image on the display means before the end of the first variation game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation during the execution of the special game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation during the interval between fluctuations, as in the case of executing the special game. Therefore, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the subsequent special game is started after the execution of the previous special game of the two consecutive special games before and after is completed. The character images MJ1 and MJ2 continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that accompanies a predetermined operation before the end of the previous special game during the variation interval until. That is, in the case where the preliminary effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the preliminary effect is executed, and It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, the special display image continues to be predetermined from before the end of the first variable game during the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variable game to the start of the execution of the second variable game. Is continuously displayed on the display means in a mode involving the operation of. The case where the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games can also be said to be the case where the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case where the prefetch zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, of the period from the start of the execution of the prefetch zone effect to the end of the execution of the prefetch zone effect. The special display may be temporarily interrupted during the execution of the special game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the look-ahead zone effect may be promoted during the execution of the special game, and the special display may be temporarily interrupted due to the promotion. In the present embodiment, the case where the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the special game means that the look-ahead zone effect is the first look-ahead zone effect when the first look-ahead zone effect is already being executed during the execution of the special game. It means that the production is switched from the production to the second pre-reading zone production and the pre-reading zone production is promoted. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect while the reach effect is being executed and the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display may be temporarily interrupted when a specific effect (for example, an effect in which a movable body operates or an effect when shifting from a normal reach effect to a super reach effect) is executed. ..

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the case where the prefetch zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, of the period from the start of the execution of the prefetch zone effect to the end of the execution of the prefetch zone effect. , The special display is not interrupted during the fluctuation interval. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case where the pre-production is executed over a plurality of variation games, the variation occurs during the period from the execution of the pre-production to the end of the execution of the pre-production. The special display may be temporarily interrupted during the execution of the game, while the special display is not interrupted during the interval period between the variable games.

Further, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the prefetch zone effect when the prefetch zone effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-production when the pre-production is executed. When the prefetch zone effect is performed, the speaker 18 outputs a sound related to the prefetch zone effect at a timing after the special display is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the preliminary effect is executed, the output of the sound related to the preliminary effect is started at the timing after the special display is performed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 while the reach effect is being executed. Then, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the output of the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is stopped and the sound related to the reach effect is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect execution is continued on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the reach effect. Meanwhile, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 without outputting the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect output before the reach effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is continuously executed on the display means during the execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, the sound related to the pre-production, which has been output before the execution of the reach production, is not output, but the sound related to the reach production is output from the speaker.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, during the execution of the reach effect, when the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before the reach effect is executed and the look-ahead zone effect is executed. The speaker 18 outputs a sound regarding the reach effect at any time when the sound is not output. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, during the execution of the reach effect, when the sound related to the pre-effect is output before the execution of the reach effect and the sound related to the pre-effect. The sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker even when is not output.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the reach effect is executed while the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the special display is being executed, the special display is continuously executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during execution of the effect symbol game, the special display that is performed before the reach effect is continuously executed during the execution of the reach effect. In this way, in the case where the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, at least a part of the period during which the reach effect is executed while the reach effect is being executed and the prefetch zone effect is being executed. During the period, the special display is performed on the display means. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the reach effect is being executed, the pre-effect is being executed, and the reach effect is being executed. At least a part of the period, special display is performed on the display means.

The special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is the same as the special display mode before the execution of the reach effect. Therefore, even if the execution of the reach effect is started during the special display, the special display mode does not change. By the way, the special display mode before execution of the reach effect is the special display mode when the special display is performed due to the start of the prefetch zone effect (the special display is performed in accordance with the execution of the pre-effect). This is the same as the special display mode) when the display is performed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect, the execution of the prefetch zone effect, and the execution of the reach effect indicates that the special display has been started. It is the same as the mode of the special display when it is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the manner of the special display during the execution of the reach effect, the execution of the pre-effect, and the execution of the reach effect is performed when the special display is performed along with the execution of the pre-effect. This is the same as the special display mode.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect during execution of the first prefetch zone effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect is changed from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game and the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. May be promoted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prefetch zone effect may be promoted from the first prefetch zone effect to the second prefetch zone effect while the reach effect is being executed and the first prefetch zone effect is being executed. When the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the special display is temporarily interrupted, and the first zone time background image is switched to the second zone time background image. In the following description, the promotion of the look-ahead zone effect from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect may be indicated as promotion of the look-ahead zone effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special display is temporarily suspended when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the promotion notification effect is executed. Execution of the promotion notification effect notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted.

When the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, after the display of the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 is finished and the special display is temporarily interrupted, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are effect-displayed. It is displayed on the device 25. Even if the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the display position where the special display is performed is the same. On the other hand, the effect image is switched from the first effect image EF1 to the second effect image EF2, and the character image is switched from the first character image MJ1 to the second character image MJ2.

That is, in the present embodiment, before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game, while the first preliminary effect is being executed, if the preliminary effect is promoted to the second preliminary effect, after promotion, Part of the special display mode is different from the special display mode when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first preliminary effect. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the reach production is being executed and the first pre-production is being executed, when the pre-production is promoted from the first pre-production to the second pre-production, a special display during the reach production is performed. The aspect is partially different from the aspect of the special display when the special display is performed along with the execution of the first preliminary effect.

On the other hand, when the first look-ahead zone effect is not promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, The special display mode does not change. Therefore, in the production game, before the first effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and during the execution of the first prefetch zone effect, if the prefetch zone effect is not promoted, the first effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed. The aspect of the previous special display is the same as the aspect of the special display when the special display is performed along with the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect.

Similarly, when the reach effect is being executed and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, if the look-ahead zone effect is not promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect, a special display mode during the reach effect is being executed. Does not change. Therefore, if the look-ahead zone effect is not promoted while the reach effect is being executed and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the special display mode during the reach effect is that the first look-ahead zone effect has been executed. This is the same as the special display mode when the special display is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, if the pre-production is not promoted from the first pre-production to the second pre-production during the execution of the reach production and during the execution of the first pre-production, the special during the execution of the reach production is performed. The display mode is the same as the special display mode when the special display is performed along with the execution of the first preliminary effect.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the prefetch zone effect will be described.
When the pre-read command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the input pre-read command in the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies which of the first special game and the second special game the prefetch command that is input corresponds to, and the prefetch command and the second special game which correspond to the first special game. The look-ahead command corresponding to the special game is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the pre-read command in the sub-control RAM 41c so that the storage order of the pre-read command can be specified according to the first special pending number or the second special pending number that can be specified from the pre-read command.

When the prefetch command is input, the sub control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery that determines whether to execute the prefetch zone effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading command classified into any of the pre-reading commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is input when the sub-control CPU 41a is not controlled to the probability change state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command classified into any of the pre-read commands SC2, SC3, SC5, SC7 is input while being controlled to the probability change state. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, even if it is a big hit, if after the big hit game is not controlled to the probability variation state, the target of prefetch zone effect (execution target) And not. In the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is determined when the player wins the zone effect execution lottery, while the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is not determined when the player does not win the zone effect execution lottery. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery, when the special game that is the execution target of the look-ahead zone effect is a big hit, compared to the case where the special game that is the execution target of the look-ahead zone effect is off, It's getting higher. For example, when the pre-reading command SC7 or the pre-reading command classified into the pre-reading command SC8 is input, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is one of the pre-reading commands SC2, SC5, SC6 when not controlled to the probability change state. Higher than if you entered a lookahead command that is sorted. Further, when the probability change state is controlled, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is classified into the pre-read command SC2 when the pre-read command classified into any of the pre-read commands SC3, SC5, SC7 is input. Higher than if you entered the command. In the following description, the special game that is the target (execution target) of the prefetch zone effect may be referred to as the “prefetch target game”.

Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery during execution of the prefetch zone effect, that is, when the prefetch zone effect has already been executed. Further, in the case of being controlled to the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a may perform the zone effect execution lottery when the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game is input, while the prefetch command corresponding to the first special game is performed. When is input, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. Further, when the pre-read command corresponding to the first special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command corresponding to the second special game is controlled. When is input, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the prefetch command that can specify that the reach effect is executed is already stored. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC2 to SC8 is stored when being controlled to the probability change state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is stored when not controlled to the probability change state. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-read command corresponding to the 90th to 110th special games is input after the probability change state control after the jackpot game is over. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the prefetch command is input, that is, even when the execution of the special game is suspended, the zone effect execution lottery is restricted and the execution start of the prefetch zone effect is restricted. May be done.

When the zone effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the prefetch zone effect to be executed from the first prefetch zone effect and the second prefetch zone effect. In the present embodiment, when the pre-reading target game is a big hit, the proportion of determining the second pre-reading zone effect is higher than in the case where the pre-reading target game is a big hit. For example, when the pre-reading command classified into either the pre-reading command SC7 or the pre-reading command SC8 is input, or when the pre-reading command classified into any of the pre-reading commands SC2, SC5, SC6 is input, when the pre-reading command is not controlled to the probability change state The ratio of determining the second look-ahead zone effect is higher than that. Further, when the prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input, when the prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC2 is input, when the prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC2 2 The rate of determining the look-ahead zone effect is high.

After deciding to execute the prefetch zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information capable of specifying the prefetch zone effect to be executed (hereinafter referred to as zone effect information). The sub-control CPU 41a also stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information (hereinafter, referred to as pre-reading target information) that can identify the pre-reading command that triggered the execution of the pre-reading zone effect. Based on the prefetch target information, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the prefetch target game. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input and the prefetch zone effect is not executed, the sub control CPU 41a starts execution of the prefetch zone effect that can be specified from the zone effect information. For example, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first zone background image is displayed as a background image. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the character information included in the first character image MJ1 to be vertically scrolled and displayed, that is, the first character image MJ1 is displayed in a mode involving a predetermined operation. Then, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound of “Let's go live” is output, and then controls the speaker 18 so that the first background music is output.

Similarly, when the second prefetch zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second zone time background image is displayed as the background image. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the character information included in the second character image MJ2 to be vertically scrolled and displayed, that is, the second character image MJ2 to be displayed in a mode involving a predetermined operation. Then, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound of "Now, Ikuzo" is output, and then controls the speaker 18 so that the second background music is output.

Further, during execution of the prefetch zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform an promotion lottery that determines whether to promote the prefetch zone effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform the promotion lottery during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect. For example, when the variation pattern designation command is input during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a promotion lottery. In the present embodiment, promotion of the prefetch zone effect is determined when the promotion lottery is won, whereas promotion of the prefetch zone effect is not determined when the promotion lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is higher when the pre-reading target game is a big hit than when the pre-reading target game is a big hit. For example, when the pre-reading command that triggered the execution of the pre-reading zone effect is a pre-reading command classified into the pre-reading command SC7 or the pre-reading command SC8 when the probability of the promotion lottery is not controlled to the probability change state, the pre-reading command SC2 , SC5, SC6. Further, in the case of being controlled to the probability change state, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is that the prefetch command that triggered the execution of the prefetch zone effect is a prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC3, SC5, SC7. , Higher than the case of the prefetch command classified into the prefetch command SC2. Incidentally, the prefetch zone effect in this embodiment may be continuously executed even after the end of the prefetch target game, but the prefetch target information is erased after the end of the prefetch target game. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the look-ahead zone effect may be promoted within the period from the start of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect to the end of the game to be read-ahead. Note that the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even after the end of the game to be prefetched will be described later.

When the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at a predetermined timing. When the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the zone effect information to information that can specify the second prefetch zone effect. For example, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP6 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the timing before the first effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game and the timing when the reach effect is being executed. Control is performed so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at any one of the timings. Further, when any one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at a timing before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game. To control. When controlling the look-ahead zone effect to be promoted, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden. To do. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the output of the first background music output from the speaker 18 is stopped. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the cut-in image is displayed, and executes the promotion notification effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second zone background image is displayed as a background image. Further, thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the character information included in the second character image MJ2 to be vertically scrolled and displayed, that is, the second character image MJ2 to be displayed in a mode involving a predetermined operation. Then, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound of "Now, Ikuzo" is output. Further, when controlling so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at a timing before the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the sound "Well, let's go". After controlling the speaker 18 as described above, the speaker 18 is controlled so that the second background music is output. However, when controlling so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at the timing when the reach effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output the sound "Well, let's go!" , The speaker 18 is not controlled so that the second background music is output, but the speaker 18 is controlled so that the sound related to the reach effect is continuously output.

Further, during the variation interval during execution of the prefetch zone effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 and the speaker 18 as in the case of executing the special game. For example, during the interval between fluctuations, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the background image at the time of the first zone as in the special game before the interval between fluctuations. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to control. When the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 as in the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first character image MJ1 is displayed in a mode involving a predetermined operation, as in the special game before the inter-variation interval. Further, during the interval between fluctuations, when the first look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker to output the first background music as in the special game before the interval between fluctuations. Control 18.

When the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the inter-variation interval, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second-zone background image as a background image as in the special game before the inter-variation interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to control. When the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information during the change interval, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are the same as during the special game before the change interval. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode involving a predetermined operation, as in the special game before the inter-variation interval. Further, during the interval between fluctuations, when the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the speaker to output the second background music as in the special game before the interval between fluctuations. Control 18

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect when the end condition of the prefetch zone effect is satisfied. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the background music corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is output. As described above, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead zone effect corresponding to the preliminary effect ends when the ending condition is satisfied. Further, when performing control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the sub control CPU 41a erases the zone effect information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Incidentally, when the game to be prefetched ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the prefetching target information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, regardless of whether the prefetching zone effect ending condition is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured in this way, the situation in which the pre-reading target information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c while the zone effect information is stored is that the pre-reading zone effect continues after the pre-reading target game. It is equivalent to running.

Here, the conditions for ending the look-ahead zone effect will be described.
The prefetch zone effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may end with the end of the prefetch target game, or may end after the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed after the prefetch target game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a continuous lottery is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a to determine whether the prefetch zone effect should be continuously executed when the prefetch target game is out. When the continuous lottery is won, the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even after the prefetch target game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, all the end conditions for ending the first look-ahead zone effect and the end conditions for ending the second look-ahead zone effect are common. Therefore, the end condition that triggers the end of the first look-ahead zone effect is the same as the end condition that triggers the end of the second look-ahead zone effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the termination condition that triggers the termination of the first preliminary effect is the same as the termination condition that triggers the termination of the second preliminary effect.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the look-ahead zone effect. That is, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of end conditions for the pre-production end condition. The end conditions for the prefetch zone effect include end conditions that are satisfied when the prefetch target game and the special game after the game are finished. Further, the end condition of the prefetch zone effect includes an end condition that is always satisfied when the condition for satisfying the end condition after the prefetch target game is satisfied (when the specific condition is satisfied). Further, the end condition of the prefetch zone effect may or may not be satisfied even if the condition for satisfying the end condition after the prefetch target game is satisfied (when the non-specific condition is satisfied). There is. The end conditions that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading game are satisfied when the falling lottery is won when the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading game. On the other hand, it is an ending condition that is not satisfied when the falling lottery is not won. In the following description, the end condition that is satisfied with the end of the prefetch target game and the special game after the game may be referred to as “first type end condition”. Further, in the following description, the end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied after the prefetch target game is the “second type end condition”, and is satisfied even when the nonspecific condition is satisfied after the prefetch target game. In some cases, the termination condition may be not satisfied and may be referred to as a “third type termination condition”. In the present embodiment, the second type end condition and the third type end condition correspond to the second end condition. Then, in the present embodiment, the second type end condition, which is an end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, corresponds to the specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the third-type end condition, which is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied, is satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied. It corresponds to a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends immediately before the end of the special game when the first type end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied, the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends immediately after the start of the special game. The "immediately before the end of the special game" here may be the timing after the effect symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped and displayed and before the effect symbols of all the columns are fixedly stopped and displayed. However, the timing may be a predetermined time before the effect symbols of all columns are fixedly stopped and displayed. The term "immediately after the start of the special game" as used herein may be a timing before the effect symbols in all rows are variably displayed, or a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game. May be

As shown in FIG. 11A, the first type end condition includes an eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the prefetch target game or a special game after the prefetch target game is a big hit, and the prefetch target game or the prefetch target. There is a twelfth ending condition which is established when the special game after the target game is out of order and the continuous lottery is not won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the eleventh ending condition is satisfied when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is a big hit. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game may be a big hit before the prefetch target game is executed (before the prefetch target game). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended, the execution of the second special game, which is a big hit, is held pending, and a big hit occurs before the pre-reading target game. When the second special game is executed, the special game may be a big hit before the prefetch target game is executed. Thus, even if the special game is a big hit before the prefetching target game is executed, the eleventh end condition is satisfied in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the execution of the prefetch zone effect is ended. .. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect when the special game is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the prefetch target game is a special game that is a big hit is the first condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a variable game that is a win. Corresponds to the end condition.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the twelfth ending condition may be met when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is missed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the twelfth ending condition is satisfied when the pre-reading target game is missed and the continuous lottery is not won. When the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the continuous lottery. Then, when the prefetch target game or the special game after the prefetch target game is missed and the continuous lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect. On the other hand, when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed and the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading zone effect until the end condition of the pre-reading zone effect is satisfied. Do not control to terminate. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the pre-reading target game is out of place, when the continuous lottery is won, the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the second type termination conditions include a 21st termination condition, a 22nd termination condition, a 23rd termination condition, and a 24th termination condition.
The 21st termination condition is a termination condition that is satisfied when the condition “a special game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed” is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the 21st end condition is satisfied when a special game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed after the prefetch target game, that is, when the reach effect is not executed and is lost. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading zone effect when the variation pattern designating command capable of specifying any of the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is input. Control to terminate.

The 22nd end condition is satisfied when the condition "a special game in which the 8R big hit game (8R certainty variation big hit game/8R non-certain variation big hit game) is executed in the first special game is executed" is satisfied. It is a termination condition to be performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the first special game becomes a big hit and the 8R big hit game is given after the prefetch target game, the 22nd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the variation pattern designating command corresponding to the first special game is input, and the second big hit symbol or the third big hit. When a symbol command capable of specifying a special symbol classified into a symbol is input, control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect is performed. As described above, the specific condition in the present embodiment is satisfied when the first special game which is the specific type of variation game is executed and when the predetermined type of 8R big hit is achieved. There are conditions. As described above, when the first special game is a variable game of a specific type, the second special game corresponds to a variable game of a non-specific type.

The 23rd end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when a condition that “a special game to which a 3R big hit game (3R sure change big hit game/3R non-probably change big hit game) is executed” is executed is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the special game becomes a big hit and the 3R big hit game is given after the pre-reading target game, the 23rd end condition is satisfied. When the prefetch zone effect is continued and executed even after the prefetch target game, the sub control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol classified into the fourth jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol, in the prefetch zone. The control for ending the execution of the effect is performed.

The twenty-fourth ending condition is an ending condition that is satisfied when the condition that “after the big hit game, the 89th special game that is out of control after being controlled to the probability variation state is executed” is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the pre-reading game, when the number of special games that have been executed without being a big hit after the big hit game is finished and being controlled to the probability variation state reaches 89 times, the 24th end condition is satisfied. To do. When the pre-reading zone effect is continued and executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the pre-reading zone effect when the value of the game number information in the sub-control RAM 41c reaches "89". To do. As described above, the specific condition in the present embodiment includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the predetermined variation state that is the predetermined game state reaches 89 times, which is the predetermined number. ..

As shown in FIG. 11C, the third type termination condition includes a 31st termination condition and a 32nd termination condition.
The 31st termination condition is a termination condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition "a special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed" is satisfied. Specifically, the 31st end condition is satisfied when the falling lottery is won and the falling lottery is not won when the special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is satisfied. If it is, the end condition is not satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed after the pre-reading target game, that is, when the reach effect is lost without being executed and the fall lottery is won. If so, the 31st end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the falling lottery when the change pattern designating command that can specify any one of the change patterns HP1 and HP2 is input. When the falling lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect.

The 32nd ending condition is an ending condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition "a special game in which a 10R jackpot game is awarded is executed" is satisfied. Specifically, the 32nd ending condition is satisfied when the falling lottery is won and the falling lottery is not won when the condition that “the special game in which the 10R jackpot game is given is executed” is satisfied. If it is, the end condition is not satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the special game becomes a big hit after the pre-reading target game and the 10R big hit game is awarded, and if the falling lottery is won, the 32nd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the falling lottery when the symbol command that can specify the special symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is input. When the falling lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the prefetch zone effect.

As described above, when the pre-reading target game is a special game that is out of order, if the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the special lottery is won and the special game is finished, the second type end condition or Execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends when three types of end conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the fluctuating game that is the target of the pre-production is a deviating fluctuation game, if the pre-production is continuously executed even after the end of the fluctuation game, the second end condition is satisfied. Execution of the pre-production ends with.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch zone effect is continued to be executed after the prefetch target game, when a deviating special game is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. When the reach is formed, the 21st ending condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-reading zone effect is continued to be executed after the pre-reading target game, when a deviating special game is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. If the reach is not formed, the 31st end condition may be satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, when the reach is formed in the effect symbol game that is executed during the execution of the variation game in the case where the variation game is out of alignment, the specific condition is satisfied while the variation game is out of alignment. In such a case, when the reach is not formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variation game, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

Here, based on FIGS. 12A to 12D, 13A to 13D, and 14A to 14D, the prefetch zone effect is executed. Aspects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game. Further, it is assumed that the game ball enters the first starting opening 26, the execution of the first special game is suspended, and the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect for which the first special game is executed is determined. It should be noted that the prefetch target game will be described as an outlier. Further, when the execution of the first special game is suspended and the first special suspension number is “2”, the effect display device 25 displays the first suspension images FG1a and FG1b. Further, the effect display device 25 displays the first number-of-holdings image F1 with "2" attached. By the way, when the second special holding number at this time is “0”, the second holding image FG2 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the second holding number image F2 with “0” is displayed. To be done.

When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. Since the flight effect ends during execution of the special game, the airplane image AP is hidden during execution of the special game. Further, when the jackpot notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a specific operation. Since the jackpot notice production ends during the execution of the special game, the notice image YG is hidden during the execution of the special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the special game ends, the effect symbols in all the columns that have been temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game are fixedly stopped and displayed. In the case where the game ball enters the first starting opening 26 again during the fluctuation interval after the end of the special game, the execution of the first special game is suspended, and thereby the first special suspension number becomes "3". On the effect display device 25, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1c are displayed, and the first reserved number image F1 with “3” is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the effect display device 25 continuously displays the second suspended number image F2 with "0" added. Further, since the airplane image AP displayed when the flight effect is executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the end of the special game, the effect during the variation interval. The airplane image AP is not displayed on the display device 25. Similarly, the notice image YG displayed when the jackpot notice production is executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the end of the special game. The notice image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the number of the first special games which are suspended due to the start of the execution of the special game is changed. Since the number is decreased by one, the effect display device 25 displays the first reservation images FG1a and FG1b, and the first reservation number image F1 with “2” added. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the effect display device 25 continuously displays the second suspended number image F2 with "0" added. Further, when the execution of the special game is started, since the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is determined, the effect display device 25 displays the background image at the first zone, and the effect of the first look-ahead zone effect is displayed. Execution starts. After that, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the special display is performed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed so as to be parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two first character images MJ1 displayed. The character information is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left and right columns, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. In addition, after the special display is performed, the speaker 18 outputs the sound of “Ikimashou”, and then the first background music is output from the speaker 18. When execution of the commentary effect is started during execution of the special game, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving movement. When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement.

As shown in FIG. 12D, when the effect symbols of all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game before the special game ends, before the effect symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped and displayed. When the flight effect has ended at the timing, the effect display device 25 does not display the airplane image AP. The first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the commentary effect is continuously executed, the commentary image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation. Further, during execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, when the effect symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, the character information included in the two first character images MJ1 displayed is the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. They are displayed so that they overlap. At this time, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly suspended during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 displays the first suspended images FG1a and FG1b, and the first suspended number image F1 to which “2” is attached. And the second number-of-holdings image F2 with "0" attached is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols in all the columns that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed. By the way, when the execution of the special game is finished and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the effect symbols in all the rows which are fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game are continuously fixed and stopped and displayed. In addition, the background image for the first zone continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 even after the variation interval has elapsed since the end of the special game. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two first character images MJ1 to be displayed is displayed so as to respectively overlap with the effect symbols in the left column and the right column. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. The first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the interval between fluctuations is reached, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, the explanation image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any action. As described above, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving motion during the special game is displayed in a mode in which the comment image KS is stopped without motion during the variation interval after the end of the special game. Is displayed in. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly suspended during the variation interval, the effect display device 25 displays the first suspended images FG1a and FG1b, and the first suspended number image F1 to which “2” is attached and The second number-of-holdings image F2 with "0" attached is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the prefetch target game is executed, the number of the first special games suspended for execution due to the start of the special game is decreased by one. Therefore, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved image FG1a and the first reserved number image F1 with “1” added. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the effect display device 25 continuously displays the second suspended number image F2 with "0" added. Further, the background image at the time of the first zone is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two first character images MJ1 to be displayed is displayed so as to respectively overlap with the effect symbols in the left column and the right column. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. The first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. When the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. Further, when the big hit announcement effect is executed, the announcement image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a specific operation. When the commentary effect is continuously executed, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a manner involving movement. In this way, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval is displayed on the effect display device 25 while the next special game is being executed, in a manner involving movement.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, during execution of the prefetch target game, when the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, execution of the reach effect is started. Further, the background image at the time of the first zone is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two first character images MJ1 to be displayed is displayed so as to respectively overlap with the effect symbols in the left column and the right column. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. On the other hand, when the execution of the reach effect is started, the speaker 18 does not output the first background music but outputs the sound related to the reach effect. Further, when the execution of the flight effect is finished, the airplane image AP is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Furthermore, when the execution of the big hit announcement effect is completed, the announcement image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Further, when the execution of the commentary effect is finished, the commentary image KS is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Incidentally, when the prefetching target game is being executed and the execution of the special game is not newly suspended until the reach effect is started, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved image FG1a, and “1 The first number-of-holdings image F1 with "" and the second-number-of-holds image F2 with "0" are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that the promotion lottery is won and the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is The one-zone background image is switched to the second-zone background image, and the first pre-reading zone effect is promoted to the second pre-reading zone effect. When the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the promotion display effect is executed on the effect display device 25. The promotion notification effect is executed at a timing before the second zone background image is displayed. In this way, the promotion notification effect is executed before the promotion to the second look-ahead zone effect when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect. In addition, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the effect display device 25 does not display the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 and temporarily stops the special display, and then the second effect image EF2. And the second character image MJ2 is displayed, and the special display is performed again. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed so as to be parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two second character images MJ2 displayed. The character information is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left and right columns, respectively. Further, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. In addition, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the speaker 18 outputs the sound "I'm going!", but the speaker 18 does not output the second background music and the reach effect is produced. Is output.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the prefetch target game is out of alignment and the continuous lottery is not won, execution of the reach production is finished and the production symbols of all columns are fixedly displayed. Since the execution of the prefetch zone effect is completed before that, the effect display device 25 does not display the second zone background image, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. In addition, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden as the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends. By the way, even when the prefetch target game is a big hit, the prefetch is performed before the execution of the reach effect is finished and the effect symbols of all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed by the 11th end condition being satisfied. Since the execution of the zone effect ends, the effect display device 25 does not display the second zone background image, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the prefetch target game is out of order and the continuous lottery is won, when the execution of the reach effect is finished and the effect symbols of all columns are fixedly stopped and displayed. Even in this case, the effect display device 25 continues to display the second zone background image, and the second prefetch zone effect continues to be executed. At this time, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 on the effect display device 25. At this time, the character information included in the two second character images MJ2 to be displayed is displayed so as to respectively overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column. Further, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. Further, since the second background music is output from the speaker 18 after the reach effect is finished, when the reach effect is finished and all the rows of effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed, the second background music is output from the speaker 18. Background music is output.

After that, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the case where the next special game is executed, when neither the second type end condition nor the third type end condition is satisfied, the effect display device 25 displays , The second zone background image is continuously displayed, and the second prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. In addition, the special effect display is continuously performed on the effect display device 25 by continuously displaying the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2. At this time, the character information included in the two second character images MJ2 to be displayed is displayed so as to respectively overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column. Further, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving movement. The second background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. By the way, when the special game corresponding to the effect game shown in FIG. 14C is executed, the number of the first special games suspended for execution when the execution of the special game is started is one. Because of the decrease, the effect display device 25 does not display the first reserved image FG1, but displays the first reserved number image F1 with “0” added. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the effect display device 25 continuously displays the second suspended number image F2 with "0" added.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the second special game is executed and the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied, the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is ended. Therefore, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image during the second zone, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. In addition, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden as the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends. By the way, when the special game corresponding to the effect game shown in FIG. 14D is executed, the number of the first special games suspended for execution when the execution of the special game is started is one. Due to the decrease, the effect display device 25 does not display the first reserved image FG1, but displays the first reserved number image F1 with “0”. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the effect display device 25 continuously displays the second suspended number image F2 with "0" added.

As described above, when the prefetch target game is a special game in which a big hit occurs, the timing at which the 11th end condition is satisfied and the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends is when the prefetch target game is a special game that is out of alignment. The timing is prior to the timing at which the execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends when the second-type end condition or the third-type end condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the first end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-production ends is the target of the pre-production when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variation game. In the case where the variable game is a variable game that is out of alignment, the timing is before the timing at which the second end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-production is ended.

The effects of the present embodiment will be described below.
(1) When the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed, the effect display device 25 serving as a display unit performs a special display capable of specifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Thereby, even if the look-ahead zone effect is executed and the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is not noticed, the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, so that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect can be easily noticed. It becomes easy to improve the interest. Further, even if the user is aware of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the special display makes it possible to recognize that the effect being executed is the look-ahead zone effect, which makes it easier to improve the interest. The interest can be improved more efficiently because the interest can be improved easily.

(2) When the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 as the display means displays the character information that can specify that the prefetch zone effect (pre-effect) is being executed. The direction in which the character information is displayed is parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game (effect pattern game). In this way, by displaying the character information in the direction parallel to the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort with respect to the layout in the effect display device 25, and display the variable effect of the effect symbol in the effect game. The character information displayed by the special display can be easily recognized by the player who is visually recognizing it. As a result, it is possible to effectively notice the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, and it is easy to improve the interest.

(3) When the effect game (effect pattern game) is executed and the special display is performed, at least one row of the effect patterns in the plurality of rows and the character information displayed when the special display are performed are overlapped. A special display is provided to prevent this. As a result, even during execution of the effect game, a special display is performed in a situation in which the player can visually recognize at least one row of effect symbols in the plurality of rows, and therefore the effect game cannot be visually recognized by the special display. You can suppress that you can no longer enjoy.

(4) For example, in a case where the execution of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is started after the special display is started, or when the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started and the timing when the special display is started If they are the same, there is a risk that attention will be paid to the start of the special display, and the attention to the start of the execution of the prefetch zone effect may be hindered. Therefore, the special display is started at the timing after the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment while suppressing the fact that the special display hinders attention to the start of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect.

(5) Interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect (pre-effect) is executed ( In the interval period), the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed before the end of the previous special game, and the special display is continuously performed before the end of the previous special game. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over two special games, the special display is continuously performed over the two special games so that the variable games can be spread over the two variable games. By continuing the special display, the player can be made aware that the prefetch zone effect is being continuously executed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the look-ahead zone effect has ended due to the fact that the special display is not temporarily performed during the variation interval.

On the other hand, a flight effect executed by the effect display device 25 during the execution of the previous special game of the two special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed (a part of the display effect different from the pre-effect). Execution ends before the inter-variation interval. In this way, by ending the execution of the flight effect before the inter-variation interval, it is possible for the player to recognize the end of the “special game”. In particular, pachinko gaming machines are often configured to have a higher jackpot expectation as the variation time of the special game is longer. For this reason, if the variation time of the special game is set to be long, there is a possibility that the jackpot expectation that the player holds may be too high. However, by recognizing the end of the “special game”, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the jackpot held by the player from becoming too high.

(6) Interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of the two special games before and after consecutive special games in which the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed ( In the interval period), the background image (preliminary effect image) related to the prefetch zone effect is continuously displayed, so that the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. In addition, in the inter-variation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of the two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed, the effect image EF1, The EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 (special display images) are continuously displayed, so that the special display is continuously performed. Further, in the inter-variation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of the two special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed, the commentary image KS is displayed. It is displayed continuously. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over the two special games, the special display is continuously performed over the two special games, so that the look-ahead zone is executed over the two special games. By continuing the special display, the player can recognize that the effect is being continuously executed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the look-ahead zone effect has ended due to the fact that the special display is not temporarily performed during the variation interval.

Further, in the inter-variation interval between the end of the execution of the previous special game and the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of the two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed, the character image MJ1, MJ2 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 (display means) in a mode involving a predetermined operation. On the other hand, in the inter-variation interval from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game of the two consecutive special games before and after the prefetch zone effect is executed, the commentary image KS is It continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a stopped state without any operation. In this way, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that accompanies a predetermined operation in the interval between fluctuations, so that a feeling of strangeness is suppressed and the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed. The player can be made aware of that. On the other hand, in the inter-variation interval, the commentary image KS is displayed in a stopped state without any action, so that the player can recognize the end of the “special game”. In particular, if you show the variation time of the special game on a pachinko gaming machine for a long time, there is a risk that the jackpot expectation that the player will have becomes too high, but by making the recognition of the end of the "special game", It is possible to prevent the expectation of the jackpot held by the player from becoming too high.

(7) A display position where a special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect (first pre-effect) and the second look-ahead zone effect (second pre-effect) are executed. If the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 is different from the above, it is difficult to understand which display position should be expected to execute the prefetch zone effect. In this case, it is more likely that the player does not notice the execution of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect). However, the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, and the special display on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The display position is the same. As a result, the attention to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect can be effectively increased and the interest can be improved.

(8) If the special display is interrupted in the interval between fluctuations (interval period between fluctuation games), it may seem that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect (preliminary effect) has ended, and the interest may be reduced. is there. However, by preventing the special display from being interrupted during the fluctuation interval, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered. Further, even during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the special display on the effect display device 25 (display means) may hinder the execution of other effects during the execution of the special game. By providing a case where the special display is temporarily interrupted during the execution, it is possible to prevent the special display from interfering with the execution of other effects.

(9) Even when the reach effect is being executed, the special display is performed during at least a part of the period in which the reach effect is executed. As a result, even when the reach effect is being executed, the fact that the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is being executed can be recognized by the special display, and the reach effect can be made even more enjoyable. You can

(10) For example, if the aspect of the special display during the execution of the reach effect is different from the aspect of the special display when the special display is performed due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect (preliminary effect), what is it? There is a risk that the player will be confused as to what happened. However, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is the same as the special display mode when the special display is performed along with the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the change in the special display mode.

(11) For example, the special display mode during the execution of the reach effect is the special display mode when the special display is performed along with the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect (first preliminary effect). , The change in the special display mode may lead to misunderstanding as if the look-ahead zone effect was promoted. However, during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, if the promotion is not promoted to the second look-ahead zone effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the first look-ahead zone effect, the same special display mode is used during the reach effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding due to a change in the special display mode.

(12) When the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed, a special display capable of specifying that the prefetch zone effect is being performed is displayed on the effect display device 25 (display means), and the prefetch zone is also displayed. A sound related to the effect is output from the speaker 18. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed, in addition to the special display, the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output. It is possible to entertain the player from the eyes and ears by the sound related to the display and the look-ahead zone effect, and improve the interest.

(13) If the special display is performed before the reach effect is executed, the special display is continuously displayed even during the reach effect is executed. On the other hand, even if the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before the reach effect is executed, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect. During the execution of the reach effect, if the sound related to the reach effect that is output when the look-ahead zone effect is not executed is not output, the player misunderstands that another reach effect has been executed and, for example, becomes a big hit. May have been confidently reported. However, even if the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during execution of the reach effect, thereby misleading the player. It can be suppressed.

(14) When the look-ahead zone effect is executed, the output of the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is started at the timing after the special display is performed. The player recognizes that "a look-ahead zone effect is being executed" based on the information that comes in from the eyes that "a special display has been performed", and then "a sound related to a look-ahead zone effect is output. Based on the information that comes in from the ear, it is possible to recognize again that "the look-ahead zone effect is being executed".

(15) Since there are a plurality of end conditions that trigger the end of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect), there are various variations in the end of the prefetch zone effect. By the way, in the case of increasing the variation of starting the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the interest can be improved by paying attention to how the execution of the prefetch zone effect is started. On the other hand, in the case of increasing the variation of the end of execution of the prefetch zone effect, attention can be paid to how the prefetch zone effect which has already been executed ends, and the interest can be improved. In this way, by increasing the variation of the end of execution of the prefetch zone effect, it is possible to provide enjoyment different from that in the case of increasing the variation of the start of execution of the prefetch zone effect, and improve the interest.

In addition, a first look-ahead zone effect (first pre-effect) and a second look-ahead zone effect (first) that have different expectations for the existence of a special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. The end condition that triggers the end of (2 pre-production) is the same. For example, when the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect differs depending on the type of the look-ahead zone effect, the player needs to pay attention to the end of execution of the look-ahead zone effect depending on the type of the look-ahead zone effect, and the degree of attention to the look-ahead zone effect. May decrease, and interest may not be sufficiently improved. However, even if the types of look-ahead zone effects are different, it is not necessary to pay attention to the end of execution of the look-ahead zone effects depending on the type of look-ahead zone effects by making the end conditions the same, so look-ahead with different expectations Even in the case of having a plurality of zone effects, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the look-ahead zone effects.

(16) If the special game that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is a missed special game and the second-type end condition or the third-type end condition is satisfied, it is an object of the pre-reading zone effect. The execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends at a timing later than when the eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the special game is a special game in which a big hit is established. In this way, even if the special game targeted for the prefetch zone effect is a special game that is off, the timing at which the execution of the prefetch zone effect ends is delayed, and the special game targeted for the prefetch zone effect is a big hit. The degree of attention to the fact that the game is not a special game is shifted to that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is not completed, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

(17) When the special game that is the target of the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is a special game that is out of focus, the prefetch zone effect may be continuously executed even after the end of the special game. For this reason, the execution is suspended until the execution of the prefetch zone effect is completed after the second type end condition or the third type end condition is satisfied (the second end condition is satisfied). You can focus on the game and improve your interest.

(18) The second type end condition as a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and the non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied. There is a third type termination condition. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied, the second-type end condition is always satisfied and the look-ahead zone effect ends, so that attention can be paid to whether the specific condition is satisfied and the interest can be improved. .. On the other hand, in the case where the non-specific condition is satisfied, the prefetch zone effect may be ended due to the third type end condition being satisfied, or the prefetch zone effect may be ended without the third type end condition being satisfied. In some cases, no attention is given to whether or not the non-specific condition is satisfied, and the interest can be improved. Further, even if the non-specific condition is satisfied, attention can be paid to whether or not the third-type end condition is actually satisfied, and the interest can be improved.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIG. 15, the character information displayed when the special display is performed may be vertically written character information, and the characters constituting the vertically written character information are vertically arranged. You may make it line up. Even with such a configuration, the direction in which the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. That is, the direction in which the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbol changes in the effect symbol game.

-As shown in FIG. 16, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be displayed above and below the effect display device 25 in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting with the direction in which effect symbols change). Similarly, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be displayed above and below the effect display device 25 in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting with the direction in which effect symbols change). Then, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured to be displayed in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the effect symbols in the effect game change. That is, the character information that can specify that the pre-production is being executed may be displayed in a direction that intersects with the direction in which the effect symbol in the effect symbol game changes. In the case of such a configuration, the character information is displayed in a direction intersecting with the direction of change of the effect symbol in the effect game, which gives an uncomfortable feeling to the layout in the effect display device 25 and notices that the special display is performed. Since it can be easily performed, it is possible to effectively notice the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, and it is easy to improve the interest. As described above, the direction in which the character information is displayed does not have to be parallel to the direction of change in the effect symbol in the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the special display is performed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the reserved images FG1 and FG2. The reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the images EF1 and EF2. That is, the reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be configured to be displayed on the front side of the effect images EF1 and EF2, or may be configured to be displayed on the rear side of the effect images EF1 and EF2. .. Similarly, when the special display is performed, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the reserved images FG1 and FG2. The reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the character information included in the images MJ1 and MJ2. That is, the reserved images FG1 and FG2 may be configured to be displayed in front of the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2, or may be displayed behind the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. It may be configured to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the special display is performed, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the number-of-holds images F1 and F2. The holding number images F1 and F2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the effect images EF1 and EF2. That is, the number-of-holds images F1 and F2 may be configured to be displayed in front of the effect images EF1 and EF2, or may be configured to be displayed in back of the effect images EF1 and EF2. Good. Similarly, when the special display is performed, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the number-of-holds images F1 and F2. The holding number images F1 and F2 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 so as to overlap the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. That is, the number-of-holds images F1 and F2 may be configured to be displayed in front of the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2, or may be displayed behind the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2. It may be configured to be displayed in.

When the reach effect (for example, the super reach effect of the normal reach effect and the super reach effect) is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image related to the look-ahead zone effect, and reaches. You may comprise so that the background image regarding production may be displayed. At this time, if configured to continuously perform the special display, even if the background image related to the reach effect is displayed during the execution of the reach effect without displaying the background image related to the look-ahead zone effect, by the special display, It is possible to recognize that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, by displaying the background image related to the reach effect during the execution of the reach effect, the reach effect can be further enjoyed.

In the above embodiment, continuous lottery is performed when the prefetch zone effect being executed is the first prefetch zone effect, while continuation is performed when the prefetch zone effect being executed is the second prefetch zone effect. The lottery may not be performed. In this case, the expectation of a big hit when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed becomes low while maintaining the game property that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect can be continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the sense of expectation that the prefetch zone effect will be executed. Further, in the above embodiment, when the prefetch zone effect being executed is the second prefetch zone effect, continuous lottery is performed, while when the prefetch zone effect being executed is the first prefetch zone effect. The continuous lottery may not be performed. As described above, it is possible to create a situation in which continuous lottery is not performed even if the prefetch target game is out of order, and create a situation in which execution of the prefetch zone effect is always ended in the prefetch target game.

In the above embodiment, the image displayed when the special display is performed may be one of the effect images EF1 and EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2. Further, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving a predetermined operation, like the character images MJ1 and MJ2. For example, when the special display is performed, the effect image EF1 may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

When the special announcement image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the special game and the big hit advance announcement effect is executed, the advance announcement image YG is not displayed in the interval between fluctuations after the end of the special game. You may. Further, the notice image YG does not have to be displayed in a mode involving an action, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without performing a motion, for example. Similarly, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the flight effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the airplane image AP is not displayed in the variation interval after the end of the special game. You may comprise. In addition, the airplane image AP does not have to be displayed in a mode involving motion, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the airplane image AP is stopped without motion. Further, the flight effect may be configured to be executed over a plurality of special games. At this time, during the inter-variation interval, the airplane image AP may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving motion, or may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without motion. You may do it.

-The commentary effect may be configured to be started during the execution of one special game and ended at the end of the special game or before the end thereof. In this case, since the commentary image KS displayed when the commentary effect is executed is hidden before the inter-variation interval, the commentary image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the inter-variation interval. It will not be displayed. Then, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of all the display effects among the display effects different from the look-ahead zone effects executed in the effect display device 25 as the display means is configured to end before the inter-variation interval. Good. That is, in the case where the preliminary effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the preliminary effect is executed, and It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of all the display effects different from the preliminary effects among the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variation game is completed before the interval period. Good. Further, the effect executed over the plurality of variable games does not have to be the commentary effect that displays the commentary image KS, but is, for example, the effect that is executed by displaying a predetermined image different from the commentary image KS. It may be. The predetermined image referred to here is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without any action during the variable game interval, and is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with an action during the special game. You may do it.

The explanation image KS may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode that accompanies a predetermined operation during the fluctuation interval, and for example, the predetermined operation (operation during execution of the special game) It may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving different operations. That is, during the interval between fluctuations, the explanation image KS does not have to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without a predetermined operation.

-The button effect executed when the operation button BT is operated may be configured to be executable. Moreover, you may comprise so that the operation promotion production which promotes operation of the operation button BT may be performed before the button production is performed. For example, when the operation promotion effect is executed, an image prompting the operation of the operation button BT may be displayed on the effect display device 25. Then, when the operation promoting effect is executed while the special display is being performed, the special display may be temporarily interrupted. In addition, when executing the button effect, an image relating to the button effect may be displayed on the effect display device 25, or a movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be moved. When the button effect is executed while the special display is being performed, the special display may be temporarily interrupted. As described above, if the special display is configured to be temporarily interrupted when the special display is being performed and the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT is executed, the special display is focused. It becomes easier for the player to notice the effect regarding the operation of the operation button BT. As a result, not only the special display and the look-ahead zone effect but also the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT can be easily entertained, and the interest can be effectively improved.

As the end condition of the prefetch zone effect, a new end condition of the prefetch zone effect may be added in addition to the eight kinds of end conditions described in the above embodiment. Further, the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect may not have some of the end conditions of the eight types of end conditions described in the above embodiment. For example, the end condition of the prefetch zone effect may not be the third type end condition, and the end condition of the first type and the end condition of the second type may be the end condition of the prefetch zone effect. In addition, for example, the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect may not be the second type end condition, and the end condition of the first kind and the end condition of the third kind may be the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect. In addition, some of the end conditions classified as the second type end condition in the above embodiment may not be included as the end conditions for the prefetch zone effect.

-In the termination condition which is the third type termination condition, the winning probability of the falling lottery may be different depending on the type of the termination condition. For example, the winning probability of the falling lottery that is performed when the condition "a special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed" is satisfied, and the condition "a special game to which a 10R jackpot game is given is executed" is set. The winning probability of the falling lottery that is performed when the conditions are satisfied may be different. With this configuration, the probability that the 31st ending condition is satisfied and the probability that the 32nd ending condition is satisfied can be changed by the winning probability of the falling lottery. In addition, in the ending condition that is the third type ending condition, the winning probability of the falling lottery may not be different depending on the type of the ending condition, and may be the same. That is, for example, the winning probability of the falling lottery that is performed when the condition "a special game based on the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed" is satisfied, and "a special game to which a 10R jackpot game is given is executed". The winning probability of the falling lottery performed when the condition is satisfied may be the same.

The pre-reading zone effect may be an effect that is executed up to the pre-reading target game, and the pre-reading zone effect may not be continuously executed after the pre-reading target game. In this case, as the end condition of the prefetch zone effect, there is an end condition that is satisfied by the execution of the prefetch target game, but there is no end condition other than the eleventh end condition among the end conditions in the above embodiment. May be.

When the prefetch zone effect is executed with the deviating first special game as the prefetch target game, if the first special pending number at the predetermined timing regarding the prefetch target game is "0", it continues after the prefetch target game Alternatively, the prefetch zone effect may not be executed. The predetermined timing relating to the prefetch target game may be the timing when the prefetch target game is started, the timing when the prefetch target game is being executed, or the end time of the prefetch target game. Good. When the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even though the first special game executed after the prefetch target game is not held, the first special game in which the prefetch zone effect is already held is targeted. Since it is clear that this is not the case, there is a possibility that the attention to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect may be reduced. Therefore, when the special game is not executed after the prefetch target game is finished, the prefetch zone effect is performed by restricting the prefetch zone effect from being continuously executed after the prefetch target game. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to. In order to control that the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even after the prefetch target game, while continuing the lottery, the prefetch zone effect may be ended regardless of the lottery result of the continuous lottery, The continuous lottery may be won without fail, or the look-ahead zone effect may be ended without performing the continuous lottery. Similarly, when the prefetch zone effect is executed with the deviating second special game as the prefetch target game, if the second special holding number at a predetermined timing regarding the prefetch target game is “0”, the prefetch target game and subsequent games are performed. Also, the prefetch zone effect may not be continuously executed.

-The winning probability of the continuous lottery may be changed depending on the number of special games that are pending for execution. For example, when the prefetch zone effect is executed with the deviating first special game as the prefetch target game, the continuous lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the first special pending number at a predetermined timing regarding the prefetch target game. You may comprise. The predetermined timing relating to the prefetch target game may be the timing when the prefetch target game is started, the timing when the prefetch target game is being executed, or the end time of the prefetch target game. Good. For example, when the first special hold number at the predetermined timing regarding the prefetch target game is “1”, compared to when the first special hold number at the predetermined timing regarding the prefetch target game is “4”, the continuous lottery The winning probability of may be configured to be high (or low).

The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving motion, or the background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the background image is stopped without motion. Good. For example, the background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 in such a manner that a motion is performed during one of the execution of the special game and the interval between fluctuations, while in the other, the background image is stopped without a motion. The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

-The types of look-ahead zone effects may be increased or decreased. For example, the type of look-ahead zone effect may be changed according to the type of effect mode. For example, the first look-ahead zone effect and the second look-ahead zone effect can be executed in the normal effect mode, while the third look-ahead zone effect and the fourth look-ahead zone effect can be executed in the chance mode. For example, the third look-ahead zone effect may be a look-ahead zone effect executed in the same manner as the first look-ahead zone effect, and the fourth look-ahead zone effect may be a look-ahead zone effect executed in the same manner as the second look-ahead zone effect. On the other hand, for example, the display content of the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the display content of the effect display device 25 when the third look-ahead zone effect is executed are different. Good. Similarly, for example, even if the display content of the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed and the display content of the effect display device 25 when the fourth look-ahead zone effect is executed are different. Good.

-While the reach effect is executed, the sound related to the reach effect is not output from the speaker 18 and the sound related to the read-ahead zone effect is continuously output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. You may comprise.

Even while the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, for example, the background music (for example, the second background music) corresponding to the promoted look-ahead zone effect is, of course, "Well, It is also possible to configure such that the sound of “Ikuzo” is not output from the speaker 18. As described above, even when the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the output of all sounds related to the look-ahead zone effect may be restricted while the reach effect is being executed. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the special display is continuously performed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed while sufficiently entertaining the reach effect.

In the above embodiment, the prefetch zone effect (preliminary effect) is executed by displaying the background image related to the prefetch zone effect on the effect display device 25. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be configured such that the prefetch zone effect is executed by displaying it on 25. In addition, the look-ahead zone effect may be executed by causing the decoration lamp 17 to emit light in a light emission mode related to the look-ahead zone effect.

In the above-described embodiment, the big hit advance notice effect is executed with any one of the first effect contents to the third effect contents, but, for example, the big hit notice effect is executed with the second effect contents. In this case, the jackpot preview effect of the second effect content may be executed after the jackpot preview effect of the first effect content is executed. Similarly, for example, when the jackpot notification effect is executed with the third effect content, the jackpot notification effect of the second effect content is executed after the jackpot notification effect of the first effect content is executed, and thereafter, the jackpot notification effect of the third effect content is executed. It may be configured such that the jackpot notice production is executed. That is, the jackpot preview effect may be a so-called step-up preview effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the prefetch zone effect is executed with the first special game as the prefetch target game, and the second special game is executed before the execution of the prefetch target game is started. 2 is held, the second special game (hereinafter, referred to as the interrupted second special game) is executed before the prefetch target game. In this case, at least one of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and the special display may be temporarily interrupted when the execution of the interrupted second special game is started. For example, during the fluctuation interval immediately before the execution of the interrupted second special game, the look-ahead zone effect may be continuously executed and the special display may be continuously executed. When the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and/or the special display is temporarily interrupted when the interrupted second special game is started, the execution of the next first special game is started. Accordingly, at least one of the execution of the prefetch zone effect that has been temporarily interrupted and the special display may be restarted. At this time, during the variable interval after the interruption of the second special game, at least one of the execution of the prefetch zone effect and the special display is continuously interrupted. It should be noted that even during the execution of the interrupted second special game, at least one of the execution of the prefetch zone effect and the special display may be continued.

The promotion notification effect does not have to be executed on the effect display device 25. For example, the promotion notification effect may be executed by moving a movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect may not be executed. Further, the timing at which the promotion notification effect is executed may be the timing after the look-ahead zone effect is promoted. For example, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the promotion notification effect may be executed at the timing when the second zone background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 or at the timing thereafter.

The lookahead zone effect may be promoted even after the end of the lookahead target game. For example, in a case where the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed and a big hit occurs, the promotion lottery may be performed. In the case of such a configuration, when the prefetch zone effect is promoted after the prefetch target game, it can be recognized that the jackpot will be a big hit before the end of the special game. Therefore, the fun when the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed even after the prefetch target game is increased, and when the prefetch zone effect is continuously executed, the attention to the promotion of the prefetch zone effect is increased, The interest can be effectively improved. In the case where the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed after the pre-reading target game, the pre-reading zone effect does not need to be promoted only when it is a big hit. May be configured to be promoted. Also, the winning probability of the promotion lottery, that is, the ease of promotion of the prefetch zone effect may be different before and after the execution of the prefetch target game. For example, after the pre-reading target game, the winning probability of the promotion lottery may be set higher (or lower) than before the pre-reading target game.

In the above embodiment, the second special game is configured to be executed with priority over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the types of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in a different order. Further, the first special game may 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 able to be executed simultaneously. For example, in the low base state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first special game is executed. The effect game corresponding to the two special games may be executed.

The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs small hit lottery (win lottery) as well as big hit lottery (win lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in the small hit lottery, a small hit game (hit game) is awarded after the end of the special game. Note that when the special game is a small hit, for example, the eleventh ending condition may be satisfied, as in the case where the special game is a big hit in the above embodiment.

・As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled in a probability changing state, specifications that control it in a probability changing state until the next big hit game is given, specifications that control it in a probability changing state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), or in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probability variation state until the number of times the symbol variation game ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled in the probability changing state has a specification (V probability changing machine) that controls to the probability changing state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumble machine and V confirmation machine are mixed. In addition, the V certainty variation machine has a specification for providing a specific round game with a single big winning opening. The V certainty machine is equipped with a plurality of special winning openings, which are a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that cause games. The pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be embodied as a V certainty machine having any of these specifications.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 serves as a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and a speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. You may provide the sound control board which controls it professionally. Such a sub integrated control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included in the sub board.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above-described modified 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.

Next, the technical idea that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modification will be described.
(A) A gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a variable game includes display means for executing display effects and display control means for controlling the display means, and the execution is suspended in the display effects. This includes a pre-production that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game for the variable game, and the pre-production ends when the end condition is satisfied, and the end condition is Has a plurality of end conditions, the pre-production includes a first pre-production and a second pre-production, and when the second pre-production is executed, the first pre-production is performed. As compared with the case where the effect is executed, there is a high degree of expectation that there is a variable game that is a hit in the variable games that are suspended in execution, and this is an opportunity to end the first preliminary effect. The game machine characterized in that a part or all of the end condition that becomes and the end condition that serves as a trigger for ending the second pre-production are the same.

(B) When the changing game is executed, one of the specific condition and the non-specific condition is satisfied.
(C) When the pre-production is executed, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that there is a variable game that is a hit among the variable games that are suspended in execution.

(D) In the display means, during the execution of the variable game, the effect symbol game corresponding to the variable game is executed, and in the case where the variable game is out of alignment and is executed during the execution of the variable game. When the reach is formed in the effect design game, while the specific condition is satisfied, the reach is not formed in the effect design game executed during the execution of the change game when the change game is out of order. In some cases, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

(E) The variation games include a variation game of a specific type and a variation game of a non-specific type, there are a plurality of types of the hits, and the specific condition includes the variation game of the specific type. There is a condition to be met when the above is executed and the predetermined kind of hit is achieved.

(F) A game state control means for controlling a game state is provided, and the specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of times of a variation game executed after being controlled to a predetermined game state reaches a predetermined number. ..

10... Pachinko gaming machine, 17... Decorative lamp, 18... Speaker, 22... Information display panel, 25... Performance display device, 26... First starting opening, 27... Second starting opening, 29... Large winning opening, 40... Main Substrate, 40a... Main control CPU, 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM, 41... Sub-board, 41a... Sub-control CPU, 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

Execution of the variable game can be suspended , and if the probability change state is controlled after the big hit game ends, the probability change state can be controlled with the upper limit from the end of the big hit game until a certain number of change game executions. In amusement machines,
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern,
A predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery,
Display means for executing display effect,
Display control means for controlling the display means,
The display effect includes a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended,
The pre-production ends when the end condition is met,
The end conditions include a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a win game and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. Yes,
The second end condition is satisfied even if a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied and a non-specific condition that is different from the specific condition when the specific condition is not satisfied. There are non-specific end conditions that may or may not hold,
The predetermined lottery is performed when the non-specific condition is satisfied,
The non-specific end condition is not satisfied when it is not determined that the non-specific end condition is satisfied in the predetermined lottery when the non-specific condition is satisfied, while the non-specific end condition is set in the predetermined lottery when the non-specific condition is satisfied. It is configured to be satisfied when it is determined that the non-specific termination condition is satisfied,
The specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied by executing a variable game a predetermined number of times smaller than the specific number of times after the jackpot game is over,
The pre-production includes a first pre-production and a second pre-production,
In the case where the second preliminary effect is executed, there is a variable game that is a win among the variable games that are suspended in execution, as compared with the case where the first preliminary effect is executed. High expectations for
An end condition that triggers the end of the first preliminary effect is the same as an end condition that triggers the end of the second preliminary effect. There are multiple types of non-specific conditions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the probability that the predetermined lottery determines that the non-specific end condition is satisfied when the non-specific condition is satisfied varies depending on the type of the non-specific condition .