JP6785259B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of game machine, the hold information (so-called hold image) indicating the pending symbol change game whose execution is held is displayed on a predetermined display device, so that the game is on hold. It is performed to notify the player that there is a symbol variation game of. Then, in such a pachinko gaming machine, it is specified in advance whether the symbol variation game will be a big hit, and the display mode of the reserved information is changed based on the specific result (for example). , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-200717

However, the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 leaves room for improving the interest of the player by further devising the execution mode of the effect using the display unit.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's interest in a production using a display unit.

A game machine that solves the above problems uses an information storage means for storing game information used for executing a symbol variation game and a game information stored in the information storage means for a big hit lottery when the start condition is satisfied. The jackpot lottery means for executing the above, the first display unit capable of displaying the hold information indicating the pending symbol change game, and the effect of changing the display mode of the hold information, and the display of the hold information. A second display unit capable of displaying a change suggestion effect suggesting that the mode may be changed, an effect control means for controlling the first display unit and the second display unit, and a pending symbol. The game content specifying means for specifying the content of the variable game is provided, and the effect control means is a change suggestion control for displaying the change suggestion effect on the second display unit based on the specific result of the game content specifying means. After the start of the change suggestion effect, the change control for changing the display mode of the hold information displayed on the first display unit to the display mode according to the specific result by the game content specifying means, and the first predetermined effect. And, among the second predetermined effects having a higher expectation of big hit than the first predetermined effect, the development suggestion control for displaying the development suggestion effect suggesting that the second predetermined effect may be developed. The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are different from the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved information, and the change suggestion effect and the development suggestion are provided. The effect is the same as the effect mode in the second display unit from the start of the effect to the elapse of a predetermined period, and the development is finally notified that the second predetermined effect is developed. In the suggestion effect and the development suggestion effect in which the development to the second predetermined effect is not finally notified, between the start of the effect and the elapse of the predetermined period until the specific period elapses. When the effect mode is the same and the second predetermined effect is developed through the development suggestion effect, a big hit is obtained as compared with the case where the second predetermined effect is developed without the development suggestion effect. There is a relay effect that relays the change suggestion effect and the information change effect that changes the display mode of the reserved information to the display mode according to the specific result by the game content specifying means, which is highly expected. In the effect pattern of, the first relay effect for notifying that the display mode of the indicated hold information changes by pointing to the hold information whose display mode is changed among the displayed hold information. While notifying that the display mode of any of the pending information being displayed can be changed , the pattern and the pending information whose display mode is changed among the pending information being displayed are pointed out. not a second relay performance pattern, only including, in said when relay effect is executed by the first relay performance pattern, effect is produced for changing the display mode of the suspension information pointed to by the relay effect While the information change effect is executed, when the relay effect is executed in the second relay effect pattern, an effect mode that changes the display mode of any of the hold information being displayed. The gist is that the information change effect is executed in .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the production using the display unit.

The front view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows the display layout in the lower sub display part. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing fluctuation information images. (A) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing text images. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a change suggestion effect. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a text addition effect. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an execution mode of a development suggestion effect. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a look-ahead command value. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a command setting process. The flowchart which shows the 1st effect setting process. The schematic diagram which shows the information change lottery table. The flowchart which shows the 2nd effect setting process. The schematic diagram which shows the special production lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows the 1st additional production lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows the 2nd additional production lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows the 3rd additional production lottery table. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of an execution mode of a symbol variation game. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of an execution mode of a symbol variation game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is arranged. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decorative lamp SL having a light emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) is arranged. The decorative lamp SL can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as "light emission effect") performed by turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitting body. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker SP capable of outputting various sounds is arranged above the gaming board YB. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as "audio effect") performed by outputting sound.

The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 and a second special symbol display device 12, each of which is composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is played in which the special symbol is varied. In the symbol variation game of the first special symbol display device 11, the first special symbol is used among the special symbols, while in the symbol variation game of the second special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol is used among the special symbols. Be done. In the following description, the variable game using the first special symbol is referred to as "first special symbol variable game", and the variable game using the second special symbol is referred to as "second special symbol variable game". Further, in the following description, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game". The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of an internal determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (big hit determination described later). The jackpot determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot.

The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 display a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. Then, in the first special symbol display device 11, the variation display of the first special symbol is started at the same time as the start of the first special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol is confirmed at the same time as the end of the first special symbol variation game. Stop is displayed. Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 12, the variation display of the second special symbol is started at the same time as the start of the second special symbol variation game, and the second special symbol is displayed at the same time as the end of the second special symbol variation game. Confirmed stop is displayed. The "variable display" is a state in which the type of displayed symbol has changed. The "fixed stop display" is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped.

In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a special symbol determined from a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result according to the determination result of the jackpot determination. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (big hit display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss (missing display result). Further, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 do not execute the special symbol variation game in parallel. That is, in the present embodiment, only one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game is executed.

An opening that penetrates in the thickness direction of the game board YB is provided in the substantially center of the game board YB, and a display frame body HW that is a frame-shaped member with various decorations is provided in the opening. It is assembled. The display frame body HW has an opening HWa penetrating in the thickness direction of the game board YB. Further, in the game board YB, behind the display frame body HW, a main effect display device 13 having a main display unit GH1 which is an image display unit capable of displaying various images is arranged. The main display unit GH1 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The main effect display device 13 is assembled to the game board YB so that the main display unit GH1 can be visually recognized from the player side through the opening HWa of the display frame body HW.

In the main effect display device 13, an effect (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") performed by displaying an image can be executed. For example, in the main effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, there is a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) to display (derive) a symbol combination. Will be done. In the following description, a variable game using a decorative pattern is referred to as a “decorative pattern variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (effect design) used to diversify the display production.

In the main effect display device 13, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started at the same time as the start of the special symbol variation game. Further, in the main effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the same time as the end of the special symbol variation game. The "temporary stop display" is a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, for example, in a fluctuating state.

The main effect display device 13 is composed of a display area larger than that of the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. .. Therefore, the player can recognize the big hit or the miss from the symbol combination of the decorative symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13.

Then, the display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed on the main effect display device 13. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game, the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13 are the same. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the missed symbol (missing display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed, the missing symbol (missing display result) is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the decorative symbols are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all rows that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13 are not the same.

Then, in the decorative symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are once arranged in the order of the left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol) when viewed from the player side in the main effect display device 13. Stop is displayed. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1” or “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing). In the reach state, among all the symbol columns, the decorative symbols of the specific column (left column and right column in this embodiment) are the same and temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (middle column in this embodiment) are displayed. ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is the reach symbol combination by the decorative symbol.

Further, in the main effect display device 13 of the present embodiment, as one of the display effects, from the time when the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game to the time when the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Reach production is possible. The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production that is performed after the start of the normal reach production and is performed by developing the production content of the normal reach production. As described above, the main effect display device 13 of the present embodiment is a display device that mainly executes a decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main effect display device 13 is a display device that executes various display effects related to the decorative pattern variation game. Then, the main display unit GH1 of the present embodiment functions as a game display unit and an effect execution unit.

In the game board YB, an image display unit that is on the player side of the main effect display device 13 and is separate from the main effect display device 13 and can display various images behind the display frame body HW. A lower sub-effect display device 40 having a lower sub-display portion GH2 is arranged along the lower edge portion of the opening HWa. The lower sub-display portion GH2 is a substantially rectangular display portion extending along the lower edge portion (left-right direction) of the opening HWa. The lower sub-display unit GH2 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. Further, the display area of the lower sub display unit GH2 is smaller than the display area of the main display unit GH1.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the display area of the lower sub-display unit GH2, the fluctuation information display area HR0 is used as a display area for displaying the fluctuation information image HG as the fluctuation information indicating the special symbol fluctuation game being held or executed. Five display areas of ~ HR4 are set. The variation information display area HR0 is an area for displaying the variation information image HG indicating the special symbol variation game being executed. Further, the variation information display area HR1 is an area for displaying the variation information image HG indicating the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first (first) among the pending special symbol variation games, and the variation information. The display area HR2 is an area for displaying the variation information image HG showing the special symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended for the second time among the pending special symbol variation games. Further, the variation information display area HR3 is an area for displaying the variation information image HG indicating the special symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended for the third time among the pending special symbol variation games, and is the variation information display area. The HR4 is an area for displaying the variation information image HG indicating the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended at the fourth (last) among the pending special symbol variation games. The variation information image HG is a hold image as so-called hold information indicating start hold while being displayed in the change information display areas HR1 to HR4, that is, while showing a special symbol change game on hold.

Further, in the display area of the lower sub-display unit GH2, a text image TG for suggesting the content of the special symbol variation game is displayed corresponding to each of the five display areas of each variation information display area HR0 to HR4. As the display area, the first text display area TR1, the second text display area TR2, and the third text display area TR3 are set. The effect of displaying the text image TG in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 will be described in detail later. As described above, the lower sub-effect display device 40 is a display device that mainly displays a variation information image HG indicating a special symbol variation game that is pending or being executed. Further, the lower sub-effect display device 40 is a display device that executes a display effect related to the display of the variation information image HG and a display effect related to the decorative pattern variation game in the main effect display device 13. Therefore, the lower sub display unit GH2 functions as a first sub display unit, a second display unit, and a hold display unit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the game board YB, the main effect display device 13 and the lower sub effect display device 40 are located on the player side of the main effect display device 13 and behind the display frame body HW. Is a separate body, and an upper sub-effect display device 50 having an upper sub-display unit GH3, which is an image display unit capable of displaying various images, is arranged along the upper edge of the opening HWa. That is, the lower sub-effect display device 40 is arranged below the upper sub-effect display device 50. The upper sub display unit GH3 is a substantially rectangular display unit extending along the upper edge portion (left-right direction) of the opening HWa. The upper sub-display unit GH3 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The sub-display units GH2 and GH3 have the same (or substantially the same) size and the same (or substantially the same) shape. The upper sub-effect display device 50 is a display device that executes various display effects related to the decorative symbol variation game mainly performed by the main effect display device 13. Therefore, the upper sub display unit GH3 becomes the second sub display unit and the effect execution unit. Then, in the present embodiment, the first display unit is composed of the main display unit GH1 and the upper sub display unit GH3.

Further, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 of the present embodiment are configured to be displaceable between the original position and the effect position when a predetermined condition is satisfied. More specifically, the lower sub-effect display device 40 has an actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 8) for the lower display device for displacing the lower sub display unit GH2. The lower sub-display unit GH2 is driven by the lower display device actuator A4 to have an original position Pa0 located along the lower edge of the opening HWa and an effect position Pa1 protruding above the original position Pa0. It is configured to be displaceable between. Further, the upper sub-effect display device 50 has an actuator A5 (shown in FIG. 8) for the upper display device for displacing the upper sub display unit GH3. By driving the actuator A5 for the upper display device, the upper sub-display unit GH3 has an original position Pb0 located along the upper edge of the opening HWa and an effect position Pb1 protruding below the original position Pb0. It is configured so that it can be displaced between and.

In the present embodiment, when the lower sub display unit GH2 is located at the effect position Pa1 and the upper sub display unit GH3 is located at the effect position Pb1, the sub display units GH2 and GH3 are viewed from the player. The main display unit GH1 is arranged along the vertical direction as a predetermined direction at substantially the center (center). In this state, the upper edge portion of the lower sub display unit GH2 and the lower edge portion of the upper sub display unit GH3 are close (or in contact with each other) to such an extent that it is difficult for the player to see the gap. In the following description, the lower sub display unit GH2 is located at the original position Pa0, and the upper sub display unit GH3 is located at the original position, so that the sub display units GH2 and GH3 are separated from each other. The state is shown as the initial placement state as the first placement state. On the other hand, the arrangement state of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 in which the lower sub display unit GH2 is located at the effect position Pa1 and the upper sub display unit GH3 is located at the effect position Pb1 is set as the second arrangement state. It is shown as the production arrangement state of.

At the lower right of the main effect display device 13 on the game board YB, a first start winning device 15 having a first ball entry port 14 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. Further, the first start winning device 15 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the first entry port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied. To establish.

Further, in the game board YB, below the main effect display device 13, a second start winning device 17 having a second entry port 16 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. The second start winning device 17 has an opening / closing blade 18 that opens / closes by operating an ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 8). In the second start winning device 17, when the opening / closing blade 18 is opened, the second entry opening 16 provided in the second start winning device 17 is opened, and the game ball into the second start winning device 17 is opened. It is possible to enter the ball. Further, the second start winning device 17 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entry port 16. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied. To establish.

On the right side of the main effect display device 13 on the game board YB, a first large winning device 20 provided with a first large winning opening 19 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. The first special winning device 20 has a large winning opening door 21 that opens and closes by operating the first large winning opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 8). In the first large winning device 20, when the large winning opening door 21 is opened, the first large winning opening 19 provided in the first large winning device 20 is opened, and a game in the first large winning device 20 is performed. It is possible to enter the ball. Further, the first grand prize device 20 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied.

In the game board YB, below the first large winning device 20, a second large winning device 23 provided with a second large winning opening 22 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. The second special winning device 23 has a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by operating the second large winning opening actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 8). In the second large winning device 23, when the large winning opening door 24 is opened, the second large winning opening 22 is opened, and a game ball can be entered into the second large winning device 23. A specific area 25 through which the game ball can pass is set inside the second large winning device 23, and all of the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 22 pass through the specific area 25. It has become like.

Further, the second special winning device 23 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 22. In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4, the conditions for paying out the game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied. In addition, the second special winning device 23 is provided with a specific passing sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 25.

In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the jackpot game is given after the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game. In the big hit game, the first big winning opening 19 or the second big winning opening 22 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big winning devices 20 and 23. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player can have a chance to establish the conditions for paying out the prize balls.

In the game board YB, a first hold display device 26 and a second hold display device 27, each of which is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, are arranged in the lower left of the main effect display device 13. In the first hold display device 26, the start condition is satisfied, but the execution is suspended because the start condition of the symbol change game based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied. The number of times is displayed. Similarly, in the second hold display device 27, the start condition is satisfied, but the execution is suspended because the start condition of the symbol variation game based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied. The number of symbol variation games is displayed. In the following description, the number of pending 1st special symbol variation games is referred to as "the number of 1st special symbol pending games", and the number of pending 2nd special symbol changing games is referred to as "the number of 2nd special symbol pending games". Shown.

In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 28 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is arranged at the lower left of the main effect display device 13. In the ordinary symbol display device 28, a variable game is played in which the ordinary symbol is varied. In the following description, a variable game using a normal symbol is referred to as a "normal symbol variable game". The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of an internal determination (ordinary hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. The normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery as to whether or not it is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 28 displays a normal symbol by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light emitting unit. Then, in the normal symbol display device 28, the variation display of the normal symbol is started at the same time as the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the same time as the end of the normal symbol variation game.

In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result according to the judgment result of the normal hit determination. Ordinary symbols are classified into ordinary hit symbols that can recognize ordinary hits (ordinary hit display results) and ordinary off symbols that can recognize ordinary hits (ordinary miss display results).

In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game occurs after the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened, which makes it easier to insert the game ball into the second entrance 16 of the second start winning device 17. That is, in the present embodiment, the opening condition for opening the opening / closing blade 18 can be satisfied by making a positive determination in the normal hit determination. Therefore, during the normal hit game, the player can easily satisfy the start condition of the second special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball.

In the game board YB, an operating gate 29 is arranged above the first large winning device 20. The operating gate 29 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be satisfied by detecting the game ball by the gate sensor SE6 of the operating gate 29. In this embodiment, the execution of the normal symbol variation game can be suspended.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function of giving a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that changes the probability that the judgment result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (big hit probability) from a low probability to a high probability. The probabilistic state is advantageous for the player because the jackpot probability fluctuates to a higher probability and the jackpot game is more likely to occur as compared with the state in which the probabilistic state is not given (hereinafter referred to as "non-probability change state"). It becomes a state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state for improving the ball entry rate per unit time to the second entry port 16 from a low ball entry rate to a high ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improvement state is easier to satisfy the start condition of the second special symbol variation game than the state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter referred to as "non-ball entry rate improvement state"). Therefore, it is in an advantageous state for the player. Here, in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second ball entry port 16, various controls can be adopted as shown below. For example, in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second ball entry port 16, control is adopted to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game in the ball entry rate improvement state as compared with the non-ball entry rate improvement state. it can. Further, in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second ball entry port 16, the probability that the judgment result of the normal hit determination in the ball entry rate improvement state is affirmative as compared with the non-ball entry rate improvement state (normal). A control that changes the hit probability) with a high probability can be adopted. Further, in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second entry port 16, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative as compared with the non-entry rate improvement state, the normal hit determination is affirmative. A control for extending the opening time of the opening / closing blade 18 based on one determination can be adopted. Further, in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second ball entry port 16, the fluctuation time of the special symbol variation game, particularly the missed display result, is fixedly stopped and displayed as compared with the non-ball entry rate improvement state. A control that shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game can be adopted. In addition, controls may be arbitrarily combined in order to improve the ball entry rate to the second ball entry port 16.

Next, the jackpot and the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the judgment result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment), and a jackpot game based on the determined jackpot is given. Will be done. Which of the plurality of types of jackpots is to be selected is specified by the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative.

The jackpot game is started after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the big hit game starts, the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed first. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the first large winning opening 19 (large winning opening door 21) or the second large winning opening 22 (large winning opening door 24) is opened is performed for a predetermined maximum number of times. In the following description, the maximum number of round games in a jackpot game is referred to as a "specified number of rounds". During one round game, each of the large winning openings 19 and 22 is until either the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls are entered or the second end condition in which the specified time elapses is satisfied. Will be released during. In the present embodiment, "9" is set as the upper limit number of balls to be entered in any of the big hit games. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol ZA and the special symbol ZB are set as the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol Za is set as the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. One or a plurality of special symbols are classified into these special symbols ZA, ZB, and Za. In the following explanation, the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol classified into the special symbol ZA corresponds to the jackpot ZA, the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol classified into the special symbol ZB corresponds to the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot symbol classified into the special symbol Za corresponds to the jackpot symbol. The jackpot to be performed is referred to as jackpot Za.

In the present embodiment, "16 times" is set as the specified number of rounds for the jackpot game based on any jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, "6 seconds" is set as the effect time of the opening effect and "10 seconds" is set as the effect time of the ending effect for the big hit game based on any of the big hits. Then, in the present embodiment, in any of the big hit games, the second big winning opening 22 is opened in the fourth round game, while the first big winning opening 19 is opened in the round games other than the fourth round game. ..

In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, "0.1 seconds" is set as the specified time for the fourth round game, while "25 seconds" is set as the specified time for the round games other than the fourth round. ing. That is, the jackpot ZB is a short-open jackpot with a short opening time of the second jackpot 22. Further, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za, "25 seconds" is set as a predetermined time for both round games. That is, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot Za are long-open jackpots with a long opening time of the second jackpot 22.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 25 set in the second big winning opening 22, and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, after the big hit game is completed. Probability change state is given. The probabilistic state is the period from the end of the jackpot game in which the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 to the end of the special symbol variation game having a predetermined probability variation number (for example, 100 times), or the special symbol of the probability variation number. It is granted until the next jackpot game is granted before the end of the variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of which jackpot game is given, from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the special symbol variation game having a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times). Alternatively, the ball entry rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game is given before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations.

As described above, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA and the big hit game based on the big hit Za, the opening time of the second big winning opening 22 (the specified time of the fourth round game) is set to 25 seconds, so that the game The ball can be entered into the second large winning device 23. Therefore, there is a possibility that the jackpot ZA and Za can pass the game ball through the specific area 25 and acquire a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed, on the premise that the game ball is launched aiming at the second big winning opening 22. Is an extremely high specific jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 22 is set to "0.1 seconds", the game ball is substantially put into the second big winning device 23. It is impossible to make a ball. Therefore, even if the jackpot ZB launches the game ball aiming at the second big winning opening 22, it is extremely difficult to pass the game ball through the specific area 25, and it is practically impossible to obtain a probabilistic state. It will be a non-specific jackpot. As described above, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of easy acquisition of the probabilistic state, the jackpot ZB <ZA, Za is the jackpot that is advantageous to the player.

Next, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as one of the effects (display effects), the display mode of the variation information image HG is changed, and the special symbol variation game pending or being executed becomes a big hit depending on the display mode of the variation information image HG. It is possible to execute an information change effect that informs the degree of expectation of a big hit indicating the high or low possibility. The information change effect is executed with the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 positioned in the initial arrangement state. The information change effect of the present embodiment is executed by changing the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG displayed in the fluctuation information display areas HR0 to HR4 of the lower sub-display unit GH2.

As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG for the first special symbol fluctuation game includes the first display mode for displaying the fluctuation information image HG1 imitating a white sphere. , A second display mode for displaying the variation information image HG2 imitating a blue sphere, a third display mode for displaying the variation information image HG3 imitating a yellow sphere, and a variation information image HG4 imitating a red sphere. There is a fourth display mode for displaying. In the information change effect of the present embodiment, a high jackpot expectation is set in the order of the first display mode <second display mode <third display mode <fourth display mode. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a variation information image HG different from the variation information image HG for the first special symbol variation game is prepared as the variation information image HG for the second special symbol variation game. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests (notifies) that the display mode of the variation information image HG may be changed. It is configured so that the production can be executed. The change suggestion effect is executed with the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 positioned in the initial arrangement state. In the present embodiment, the change suggestion effect is a first effect, a special effect, a first special effect, and a first notification effect.

In the change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a specific image KG (for example, a chick appears) as information suggesting that the display mode of the change information image HG may be changed with the start of the decorative pattern change game. It is executed by displaying an image (such as a moving image imitating a situation) on the upper sub-display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 5A). In the present embodiment, in the effect pattern (effect content) of the change suggestion effect, the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed in the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4 is changed with the execution of the change suggestion effect. There is a first change suggestion effect pattern (so-called success pattern) as the first effect pattern. Further, in the effect pattern of the change suggestion effect, the second effect pattern as the second effect pattern in which the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed in the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4 is not changed although the change suggestion effect is executed. There is a change suggestion effect pattern (so-called failure pattern). As described above, there are a plurality of production contents in the production content of the change suggestion production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a relay effect of relaying a change suggestion effect and an information change effect as one of the effects (display effects). The relay effect is executed with the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 positioned in the initial arrangement state. The relay effect of the present embodiment is directed toward an image for relay effect (for example, a variation information image HG whose display mode is changed) as information indicating the variation information image HG whose display mode is changed after the start of the change suggestion effect. It may be executed by the first relay effect pattern (effect content) that displays a moving image of a kunai flying on the main display unit GH1 (shown in FIG. 5B). The relay effect of the present embodiment is an image for the relay effect (for example, a bomb explodes) as information for notifying that any display mode of the variation information image HG displayed in the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4 changes. It may be executed by the second relay effect pattern (effect content) that displays (such as a moving image that imitates the state of doing) on the main display unit GH1 (shown in FIG. 5 (d)).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a display effect related to the display of the variation information image HG, a text addition effect of displaying a text image TG suggesting the development of a special symbol variation game corresponding to the variation information image HG being displayed is provided. It is feasible. The text image TG is additional information (character string) indicating information regarding the development of the special symbol variation game. The text image TG is also additional information according to the content of the special symbol variation game.

The text addition effect is executed with the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 positioned in the initial arrangement state. Further, in the text addition effect, in a situation where the fluctuation information image HG is displayed, a plurality of types of text image TGs are displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 corresponding to the fluctuation information display area in which the fluctuation information image HG is displayed. It is executed by displaying any one of them. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of text image TGs are classified into a first-class text group, a second-class text group, and a third-class text group according to the system of the contents of the special symbol variation game. In the following description, each text group may be abbreviated as type 1 text, type 2 text, and type 3 text, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first-class text, as a text image showing the degree of expectation of a big hit, a text image TGa1 imitating the character string of "opportunity" and the character string of "super heat!" The text image TGa2 and the text image TGa3 imitating the character string "super heat!" Are classified. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, a high jackpot expectation is set in the order of text image TGa1 <text image TGa2 <text image TGa3.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the type 2 text is a text image TGb1 that imitates the character string "reach?" As a text image showing the degree of reach expectation indicating the high or low possibility that the reach effect is performed. , And the text image TGb2 imitating the character string "reach!" Are classified. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, high reach expectations are set in the order of text image TGb1 <text image TGb2. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, the display of the text image TGb1 notifies that the reach effect may be performed, while the display of the text image TGb2 definitely indicates that the reach effect is performed. Be notified.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the type 3 text includes a text image TGc1 imitating the character string of "development" and a character string of "special" as text images indicating that a predetermined effect is performed. The text image TGc2 imitating the above is classified. The text image TGc1 (development) indicates that the development suggestion effect described later is executed, and the text image TGc2 (special) indicates that the special effect described later is executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the text addition effect first adds text as information for notifying that the text addition effect is started with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. It is executed by displaying an image for directing (for example, a moving image of a chick appearing and throwing a bomb and simulating the explosion of the bomb) on the main display unit GH1. Then, in the text addition effect, an image imitating the character string (text) of the text image displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 6B). Then, in the text addition effect, as information indicating that the text image TG imitating the character string of the image displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3, a predetermined image (state of lightning strike). A movie imitating the above) is displayed on the main display unit GH1. After that, in the text addition effect, the text image TG is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 of the lower sub-display unit GH2 (shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D).

In the present embodiment, among the text addition effects, the effect until the text image TG is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 of the lower sub-display unit GH2 may include the text image TG added to the variable information image HG. It is a second notification effect, a special effect, and a second special effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as "additional suggestion effect") for notifying the existence.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as one of the effects (display effects), it is possible to execute a development suggestion effect as a second effect suggesting that a super reach effect may be executed. .. In the present embodiment, the production pattern (effect content) of the development suggestion effect includes the first development suggestion effect pattern (so-called success pattern) that notifies that the super reach effect is finally executed, and the super reach effect is executed. There is a second development suggestion effect pattern (so-called failure pattern) that notifies that the process is not performed.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (d), the development suggestion effect by each effect pattern is used as information indicating that the super reach effect may be executed with the start of the decorative pattern variation game. This is executed by displaying a specific image KG (for example, a moving image simulating the appearance of a chick), which is an image common to the change suggestion effect, on the upper sub-display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 7A). Subsequently, in the development suggestion effect by each effect pattern, a partial image showing a part of the first specific image (for example, the head of a chick) is displayed on the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 in the initial arrangement state. In the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the lower sub display unit GH2 displays a partial image imitating the lower half of the first specific image, while the upper sub display unit GH3 displays the upper half of the first specific image. A partial image imitating is displayed. At this time, the fluctuation information image HG and the text image TG are hidden in the lower sub-display unit GH2 (shown in FIG. 7B).

Then, in the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the effect arrangement state while the partial images are displayed, so that the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displayed. The first specific image can be recognized from the contents (shown in FIG. 7 (c)). After that, in the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the initial arrangement state, and in each display unit GH1 to GH3, the second specific image (for example, a chick) as a predetermined image is used. An image showing a part of the whole body) is displayed, and the second specific image can be recognized as the whole display contents of the display units GH1 to GH3 (shown in FIG. 7D). After that, the variation information image HG and the text image TG are redisplayed on the lower sub display unit GH2, and the decorative pattern variation game (super reach effect) is executed on the main display unit GH1.

On the other hand, in the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 on which the partial images are displayed are not displaced in the initial arrangement state, and each partial image is hidden as it is. It will be terminated. After that, the variation information image HG and the text image TG are redisplayed on the lower sub display unit GH2, and the decorative pattern variation game is terminated on the main display unit GH1 without executing the super reach effect.

In the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, in the initial arrangement state, the effect unit that displays a partial image showing a part of the first specific image on the sub display units GH2 and GH3 becomes the specific effect unit. Further, in the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, in the initial arrangement state, an image showing a part of the second specific image is displayed on each display unit GH1 to GH3, and the display content of each display unit GH1 to GH3 is displayed as a whole. The effect unit that makes the second specific image recognizable becomes a predetermined effect unit. In this way, the development suggestion effect is configured to include a plurality of effect units.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the specific image KG is displayed on the upper sub-display unit GH3, it develops into either a change suggestion effect or a development suggestion effect. Then, when the change suggestion effect is developed, the display mode of the variation information image HG is changed by the first change suggestion effect pattern, and the display mode of the variation information image HG is not changed by the second change suggestion effect pattern. And can occur. Further, when the display mode of the variation information image HG changes, a relay effect according to a first relay effect pattern that specifically indicates which variation information image HG changes, and a second relay effect that does not specifically indicate. A relay effect by a pattern can be executed. On the other hand, when it develops into a development suggestion effect, the first development suggestion effect pattern notifies the execution of the super reach effect, and the second development suggestion effect pattern notifies the non-execution of the super reach effect. Cases can occur.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the above-mentioned special effect as one of the effects (display effects). The special effect is a special image (for example, a predetermined character is a kiseru) as information for notifying the player that the jackpot expectation in this special symbol variation game is higher than that in the special symbol variation game in which the special effect is not executed. It is executed by displaying a moving image of smoking in the main display unit GH1.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The sub-control board 31 executes processing related to execution of various game effects based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display modes (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display devices 13, 40, and 50. Further, the sub control board 31 controls the operation mode of each of the sub effect display devices 40 and 50. Further, the sub-control board 31 controls the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp SL and the audio output mode of the speaker SP.

Hereinafter, the specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 26 and 27, the normal symbol display device 28, and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

The main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a predetermined procedure. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. Further, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the basis of the effect from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the confirmation stop display of the special symbol. The variation pattern in the present embodiment specifies the variation time (effect time) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol, and the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game during the variation time. it can.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for a jackpot effect, a variation pattern for a missed reach effect, and a variation pattern for a missed effect. The jackpot effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the jackpot symbol combination after the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The out-of-reach effect is an effect developed in a decorative symbol variation game so that, in principle, the out-of-order symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The out-of-sight effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP1 is used as the variation pattern for the loss effect, the variation patterns HP2a, HP2c, HP3a, and HP4a are used as the variation patterns for the loss reach effect, and the variation patterns HP2b, HP3b, and HP4b are used as the variation patterns for the jackpot effect. Is set.

The variation pattern HP1 can specify the effect content that does not include the reach effect as the effect content of the decorative pattern variation game. The variation patterns HP2a and HP2b can specify the effect content that includes the normal reach effect and does not include the super reach effect as the effect content of the decorative pattern variation game. The variation pattern HP2c can specify the effect content that includes the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect effect pattern and does not include the normal reach effect and the super reach effect as the effect content of the decorative pattern variation game. The variation patterns HP3a and HP3b include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect as the effect contents of the decorative pattern variation game, and it is possible to specify the effect contents for executing each reach effect in this order. The variation patterns HP4a and HP4b include the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern and the super reach effect as the effect content of the decorative pattern variation game, and can specify the effect content to execute each effect in this order. .. It should be noted that the variation patterns HP4a and HP4b can specify the effect content that does not include the normal reach effect as the effect content of the decorative pattern variation game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, various determination values used for determination regarding the game are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used for jackpot determination. The number of jackpot determination values for the probabilistic state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values for the non-probability variation state. Further, the jackpot determination value for the probabilistic state includes all the values set as the jackpot determination values for the non-probability variation state. In the following description, as the jackpot determination value used in the probable change state and the non-probability change state, a commonly set judgment value may be particularly shown as a common judgment value. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used for determining whether or not the normal hit game is given to the normal hit game. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for a reach determination as to whether or not to allow execution of the reach effect when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination.

Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the ball entry rate improvement state is given.

Further, the main control board 30 generates random numbers used for various lottery processes. This random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing, for example, a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or the main control CPU 30a updates the value at a predetermined control cycle. By executing the process, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated by the main control board 30 include a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for reach determination, a random number for variable pattern distribution, and a random number for normal hit determination. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit determination. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining the special symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The random number for distribution of the fluctuation pattern is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, each effect display device 13, 40, 50 (each display unit GH1 to GH3), actuators A4 and A5 for each display device, a decorative lamp SL, and a speaker SP are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a.

In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing the effect. In addition, the sub-control ROM 31b contains display patterns and display data (data such as symbols, background images, character images, and character images) for display effects, and voice patterns and voice data (music, sound effects, etc.) for voice effects. Data), and the light emission pattern and light emission data for the light emission effect are stored. Further, in the sub-control board 31, similarly to the main control board 30, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated as hardware random numbers and software random numbers.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning device 15 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the detection signal to be output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. If the determination result in step Sa1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a shifts to step Sa6. On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sa1 is affirmative, whether or not the number of first special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a. (Step Sa2). If the determination result in step Sa2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a shifts to step Sa6.

If the determination result in step Sa2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of first special symbol reservations and updates the value of the number of first special symbol reservations (step Sa3). In the process of step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to display the updated first special symbol hold number. Further, in the process of step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a generates a first hold number command indicating the updated first special symbol hold number, and outputs the command to the sub control board 31.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers and stores the acquired values of the various random numbers in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (step Sa4). In the process of step Sa4, the main control CPU 30a generates random numbers for jackpot determination, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers generated in the main control board 30. Get the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the acquired values of the various random numbers are the order in which the values of the various random numbers are stored and the values of the random numbers used for executing the first special symbol variation game. As described above, the data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

In the present embodiment, the value of the random number acquired in the process of step Sa4 becomes the game information used for executing the special symbol variation game. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first entry port 14 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and the number of first special symbol reservations at that time is less than 4. Then, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game is satisfied. Then, the main control RAM 30c functions as an information storage means for storing game information when the start condition is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a issues a look-ahead command based on the random number values acquired in the process of step Sa4, which can specify the content of the special symbol variation game to be executed in the future using these random number values. The command setting process for generating and outputting is executed (step Sa5). The details of this command setting process will be described later.

When the process of step Sa5 is completed and the determination result of steps Sa1 and Sa2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning device 17 (step Sa6). ). That is, in step Sa6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the detection signal to be output when the second start sensor SE2 detects the game ball is input. If the determination result in step Sa6 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sa6 is affirmative, whether or not the number of second special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (“4” in the present embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a. (Step Sa7). If the determination result in step Sa7 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result in step Sa7 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of second special symbol reservations and updates the value of the second special symbol reservation number (step Sa8). In the process of step Sa8, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 27 so as to display the updated second special symbol hold number. Further, in the process of step Sa8, the main control CPU 30a generates a second hold number command indicating the updated second special symbol hold number and outputs it to the sub control board 31.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers and stores the acquired values of the various random numbers in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (step Sa9). In the process of step Sa9, the main control CPU 30a generates random numbers for jackpot determination, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers generated in the main control board 30. Get the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the acquired values of the various random numbers are the order in which the values of the various random numbers are stored and the values of the random numbers used for executing the second special symbol variation game. As described above, the data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described. In the present embodiment, the special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution (start) condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 30a positively determines step Sb1 when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the jackpot game is in progress. In some cases, step Sb1 is negatively determined. If the determination result in step Sb1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sb1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads out the second special symbol hold number (step Sb2) and determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number is larger than 0 (zero). (Step Sb3). If the determination result in step Sb3 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of first special symbol reservations (step Sb4) and determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reservations is greater than 0 (zero) (. Step Sb5). If the determination result in step Sb5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sb5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the main control RAM 30c to 0 as information indicating that the first special symbol variation game is executed. Set the value of (zero) (step Sb6). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of first special symbol reservations and updates the value of the number of first special symbol reservations (step Sb7). In the process of step Sb7, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to display the updated first special symbol hold number. Further, in the process of step Sb7, the main control CPU 30a generates a first hold number command indicating the updated first special symbol hold number, and outputs the command to the sub control board 31. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of the various random numbers stored first among the various random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c for executing the first special symbol variation game (step). Sb8).

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot determination as to whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the process of step Sb8 matches the jackpot determination value (step Sb9). More specifically, in the process of step Sb9, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability change flag and specifies whether or not it is in the probability change state based on the read value of the probability change flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step Sb8 described above matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state.

If the determination result in step Sb9 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sends the first special symbol display device 11 from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired in step Sb8 described above. The final stop symbol to be displayed is determined (step Sb10). More specifically, in the present embodiment, the values of the random numbers for special symbol distribution are distributed by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values of the random numbers to the special symbols that can be determined as the jackpot symbols. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol to which the value of the acquired special symbol distribution random number is distributed as the jackpot symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the fluctuation pattern table Tm1 stored in the main control ROM 30b based on the value of the random number for the fluctuation pattern distribution acquired in step Sb8 described above, and is used for the jackpot effect. The variation pattern is determined (step Sb11).

As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern table Tm1 is divided according to the determination result of the jackpot determination and the determination result of the reach determination, and the value of the random number for distribution of the variation pattern can be taken as the random number for the variation pattern. A predetermined number is distributed from the numerical values. As shown in the figure in which the random numbers for the variable pattern distribution are distributed in the "big hit" column, the variable patterns HP2b, HP3b, and HP4b for the big hit effect are selected as the selection target when the big hit judgment is affirmative. Become. In addition, as shown in the figure in which the random numbers for the variation pattern distribution are distributed in the "reach possible" column, the variation patterns HP2a, HP2c, HP3a, and HP4a for the out-of-reach effect have the determination result of the jackpot determination. When the case is negative and the result of the reach judgment is affirmative, the selection target is selected. In addition, as shown in the figure in which the random number values for the variation pattern distribution are distributed in the "reach not possible" column, the variation pattern HP1 for the out-of-order effect is when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment and the reach judgment is negative. It becomes a selection target. Then, in the variable pattern table Tm1, the decision rate in the case of a big hit in the total decision rate increases in the order of normal reach effect <super reach effect (via normal reach effect) <super reach effect (via development suggestion effect). The value of the random number for the fluctuation pattern distribution is distributed. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of normal reach production <super reach production via normal reach production <super reach production via development suggestion production.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the process of step Sb11 is completed, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the process of step Sb12. On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sb9 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to allow the execution of the reach effect (step Sb13). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step Sb8 described above matches the reach determination value.

If the determination result in step Sb13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines an out-of-order symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 (step Sb14). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the out-of-reach effect with reference to the above-mentioned variation pattern table Tm1 based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step Sb8 (step Sb15). ). After that, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the process of step Sb12.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sb13 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines an out-of-order symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 (step Sb16). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the deviation effect with reference to the above-mentioned variation pattern table Tm1 based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step Sb8 (step Sb17). .. After that, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the process of step Sb12.

Then, in step Sb12, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the first special symbol variation game, such as generating a predetermined control command for the sub control board 31 and outputting it at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that instructs the variation pattern and also instructs the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start varying the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the first special symbol fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the determination result in step Sb3 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a value of 1 in the special symbol variation processing flag as information indicating that the second special symbol variation game is executed. (Step Sb18). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol hold number and updates the value of the second special symbol hold number (step Sb19). In the process of step Sb19, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 27 so as to display the updated second special symbol hold number. Further, in the process of step Sb19, the main control CPU 30a generates a second hold number command indicating the updated second special symbol hold number and outputs it to the sub control board 31. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of the various random numbers stored first among the various random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c for executing the second special symbol variation game (step). Sb20).

Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a executes various determinations in the same manner as when starting the first special symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 and the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol fluctuation game according to the results of various determinations, and the second special symbol. Executes various processes related to the variable game. In the present embodiment, the processing after acquiring the values of various random numbers in the processing when starting the second special symbol variation game is the processing of various random numbers in the processing when starting the first special symbol variation game. Since it is the same as the processing after the value is acquired, other detailed explanations will be omitted.

Then, the main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and each special symbol display device 11 is displayed so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time defined in the determined variation pattern. , 12 display contents are controlled. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern ends, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the fluctuation of the decorative symbol and outputs a command to stop all symbols to display the symbol combination as a fixed stop. As described above, the process of step Sb9 in the special symbol start process is a big hit lottery as to whether or not to make a big hit, and the main control CPU 30a that executes the process is a random number of various random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. It functions as a jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery using a value (game information).

Next, a command setting process (step Sa5) executed as a subroutine of the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current game state is not the non-ball entry rate improved state and is not in the big hit game (step Sc1). If the determination result in step Sc1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the look-ahead command is output on condition that the non-ball entry rate is improved and the jackpot game is not in progress.

When the determination result in step Sc1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a matches the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process with the jackpot determination value (common determination value) for the non-probability change state. It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot value to be performed (step Sc2). When the determination result in step Sc2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the number of first special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and acquires it in the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. Fluctuation pattern The fluctuation pattern for the jackpot effect to which the random number values for distribution are distributed is specified (step Sc3). The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the fluctuation pattern with reference to the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern table Tm1 based on the acquired random number for distribution of the fluctuation pattern. Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command as information indicating the determination result of step Sc2 and the specific result of step Sc3, and outputs the pre-reading command to the sub-control board 31 (step Sc4). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sc2 is negative, does the main control CPU 30a have a reach value in which the value of the reach determination random number acquired in the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process matches the reach determination value? Whether or not it is determined (step Sc5). When the determination result in step Sc5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the number of first special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and acquires it in the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. Fluctuation pattern The variation pattern for the out-of-reach effect in which the random number values for distribution are distributed is specified (step Sc6). Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command as information indicating the determination result of steps Sc2 and Sc5 and the specific result of step Sc6, and outputs the pre-reading command to the sub-control board 31 (step Sc7). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

When the determination result in step Sc5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the number of first special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and acquires it in the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. Fluctuation pattern The variation pattern for the out-of-reach effect to which the random number for distribution is distributed is specified (step Sc8). Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command as information indicating the determination result of steps Sc2 and Sc5 and the specific result of step Sc8, and outputs the read-ahead command to the sub-control board 31 (step Sc9). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of a determination result of whether or not it is a jackpot value, a determination result of whether or not it is a reach value, and a specific result of a fluctuation pattern. One look-ahead command value is set for each. That is, in the look-ahead command of the present embodiment, information regarding whether or not a jackpot is determined in a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) to be executed in the future can be specified by the sub-control CPU 31a. In the look-ahead command of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify information on whether or not the reach determination (reach lottery) to be executed in the future allows the execution of the reach effect. Further, in the look-ahead command of the present embodiment, the information regarding the fluctuation pattern determined in the future can be specified by the sub-control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, whether or not the game is a big hit, whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted, and the content of the effect specified in the variation pattern are the developments (contents) of the symbol variation game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a value indicating the number of first special symbol reservations is set in the lower byte (indicated as "xxH" in the following description) of the look-ahead command. Therefore, in the look-ahead command of the present embodiment, information regarding the number of reserved first special symbols at the time of generating the look-ahead command can be specified.

Next, the jackpot game process performed by the main control CPU 30a to generate the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) of the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination is affirmative. Then, after the end of the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the specified jackpot game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

When the big hit symbol variation game is completed, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing the execution of the opening effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game to the sub control CPU 31a every time the round game is started after the lapse of the production time of the opening effect set for each jackpot game. .. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens each of the big winning openings 19 and 22 according to the opening mode (pattern) set for each big hit game. Control A3 to start a round game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special winning opening actuator A3 so as to open the second special winning opening 22 when starting the fourth round game in the big hit game. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a starts a round game other than the fourth round game in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big winning opening actuator A2 so as to open the first big winning opening 19.

At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the main control RAM 30c to a predetermined time of the round game, which is the time from the opening of the large winning openings 19 and 22 to the closing of the main control RAM 30a. As described above, when the jackpot game this time is a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, 0.1 seconds is set as the specified time for the fourth round game, and 0.1 seconds is specified for the round games other than the fourth round game. Set 25 seconds as the time. On the other hand, when the big hit game this time is a big hit game based on any of the big hits ZA and Za, 25 seconds is set as the specified time for all the round games.

After that, in the round game, the main control CPU 30a is opened when either the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls enter is satisfied or the second end condition in which the specified time elapses is satisfied. The round game is ended by controlling the large winning opening actuators A2 and A3 so as to close the mouth. Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing the execution of the ending effect to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the effect time of the ending effect elapses.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second big winning opening 22 in the big hit game and the game ball has passed through the specific area 25 from the specific passing sensor SE5, the big hit game The probability change state is given after the end of. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 25 from the specific passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 30a subordinates a specific passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 25. Output to the control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a stores the main probability change flag in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that the game state is controlled to the probability change state when the jackpot game is ended, and also stores a predetermined probability change number (for example). (100 times) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change command indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub control CPU 31a.

After that, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the probability variation number stored in the main control RAM 30c each time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when the probability variation number becomes 0, the probability variation number becomes 0. Clear (erase) the main probability change flag at the end of the special symbol change game. The main control CPU 30a clears the main probability change flag and the number of probability changes when the big hit game is given. Further, when the main control CPU 30a clears the main probability change flag, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the probability change state is not given to the sub control CPU 31a.

Further, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the ball entry rate improved state based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit) of the special symbol. In addition, in this embodiment, it is specified that the main control CPU 30a imparts a ball entry rate improvement state regardless of any big hit. When the main control CPU 30a gives the ball entry rate improved state, the main control RAM 30c stores the main operation flag as information indicating that the game state is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state, and operates in advance. The number of times (for example, 100 times) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given to the sub control CPU 31a.

After that, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c each time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when the number of operations becomes 0, the number of operations becomes 0. Clear (erase) the main activation flag at the end of the special symbol change game. The main control CPU 30a clears the main operation flag and the number of operations when the big hit game is given. Further, when the main operation flag is cleared, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-operation command indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is not given to the sub control CPU 31a.

Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
First, the normal symbol input process will be described.

When the game ball enters the operating gate 29 and the detection signal output by the gate sensor SE6 that detects the game ball is input to the main control CPU 30a, the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is increased. It is determined whether or not it is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). When the number of normal symbol reservations reaches the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a does not update the number of normal symbol reservations exceeding the upper limit, and inputs the normal symbol without acquiring the value of the random number for normal hit determination. End the process. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary symbol reservations is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of ordinary symbol reservations and updates the number of ordinary symbol reservations. After that, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired values of the normal hit determination random numbers in the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the values of the normal hit determination random numbers are stored can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution (start) condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is in progress. Then, when the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied (during the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal hit game is not in progress), the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols is larger than "0 (zero)". When the normal symbol hold number is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal symbol hold number is larger than "0", the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal symbol hold number and updates the normal symbol hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number stored first among the values of the normal hit determination random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the acquired value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28 from the normal hit symbols based on the normal symbols.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one ordinary symbol variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for ordinary symbols. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Further, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (in the case of normal loss), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28 from the normal loss symbols based on the normal symbol. To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for one ordinary symbol from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the ordinary symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the normal symbol display device 28 so as to start the variable display of the normal symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the production time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a of the normal symbol display device 28 so as to display the determined final stop symbol as a fixed stop based on the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern for the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process. Control the display contents.

Further, when a positive judgment is made in the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the opening / closing blade 18 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the end of the normal symbol variation game (after the confirmation stop display of the normal hit symbol) to perform a normal hit. Grant a game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control means for controlling each display unit GH1 to GH3, and also functions as a hold display control means for controlling the lower sub-display unit GH2. To do. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a predetermined control command from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a probabilistic command from the main control board 30, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the sub-control flag as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state. Further, when the operation command is input from the main control board 30, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the sub-operation flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information indicating that the game state is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state.

First, the first effect setting process executed when the look-ahead command is input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the pre-reading command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the input pre-reading command (step Sd1). In the process of step Sd1, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the input look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 31c so that the order in which the execution of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the command is suspended can be specified. ..

For example, in the sub-control CPU 31a, when the first special symbol hold number = 1 is instructed by the look-ahead command, the input look-ahead command is set to the first special symbol hold number = 1, that is, the first (first). ) Is stored in a state in which it can be identified that it is a look-ahead command corresponding to the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. Further, when the first special symbol hold number = 2 is instructed by the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the input look-ahead command when the first special symbol hold number = 2, that is, the second execution. The pre-reading command corresponding to the reserved special symbol variation game is stored in a identifiable state. When the first special symbol hold number = 3 is instructed by the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input look-ahead command to the first special symbol hold number = 3, that is, the execution is held third. The pre-reading command corresponding to the special symbol variation game is stored in a identifiable state. When the first special symbol hold number = 4 is instructed by the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input look-ahead command to the first special symbol hold number = 4, that is, the execution is held fourth. The pre-reading command corresponding to the special symbol variation game is stored in a identifiable state. In the following description, when the number of 1st special symbol hold = 0 is shown, it means that the special symbol change game being executed is indicated.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a executes an information change effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the information change effect and the display mode of the change destination variation information image HG when the information change effect is executed (step Sd2). .. In the process of step Sd2, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and the value of the acquired random number for distribution and the value of the input look-ahead command. With reference to the information change lottery table Ts1, it is determined whether or not to execute the information change effect, and the display mode of the change destination when the information change effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 15, the information change lottery table Ts1 is divided into pre-reading command values (contents of the first special symbol change game), and is divided into a change information image HG1 (none) indicating non-execution of the information change effect. , The value of the random number for distribution is distributed by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values of the random number to the fluctuation information images HG2 to HG4 indicating the execution of the information change effect and the change destination. For example, when the input look-ahead command value is E2xxH, that is, when the out-of-order normal reach effect can be specified as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game, there is a probability of 80/100 that the non-execution of the information change effect is 100. The change to the variable information image HG2 can be determined with a probability of 10/10, and the change to the variable information image HG3 can be determined with a probability of 10/100.

In the information change lottery table Ts1, in the order of the fluctuation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4, the decision rate is increased when the pre-reading command value that can specify the jackpot in the whole decision rate is input. The value of the random number for distribution is distributed. Therefore, in the information change effect, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of the fluctuation information image HG1 (none) <HG2 <HG3 <HG4.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the hold flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can identify the variation information image HG determined in the process of step Sd2 (step Sd3). In the process of step Sd3, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the hold flag so as to be in a state associated with the look-ahead command value stored in the process of step Sd1. The sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the hold flag stored in association with the look-ahead command value, and displays the look-ahead command value (the first special symbol change game pending) as change information. The display mode of the information image HG is specified.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a changes according to the display mode determined in the process of step Sd2 in the fluctuation information display area associated with the first special symbol hold number that can be specified by the first hold number command input together with the look-ahead command. The lower sub-display unit GH2 is controlled so that the information image HG is displayed (step Sd4). For example, when the first special symbol hold number = 3 is instructed by the first hold number command and the change information image HG4 is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the change information image HG4 in the change information display area HR3. The lower sub-display unit GH2 is controlled so as to display. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first effect setting process.

Next, the second effect setting process executed when the variation pattern designation command is input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a storage update process for updating the look-ahead command value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in the order in which execution is suspended (step 1). Sf1). In the process of step Sf1, the sub-control CPU 31a holds the pre-reading command value of the special symbol variation game (first special symbol hold number = n) whose execution is held at the nth position, and the execution is held at the n-1th position. The storage state of the sub-control RAM 31c is updated so that it can be specified as a look-ahead command value of the special symbol change game (first special symbol hold number = n-1). The sub-control CPU 31a erases the look-ahead command value and the flag stored in association with the first special symbol hold number = 0.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination with a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13 based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command (step Sf2). In the process of step Sf2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol. Further, when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a is a symbol with a decorative symbol that causes the main effect display device 13 to display a fixed stop based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the combination. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the missed reach when the designated final stop symbol is the missed symbol and the variation pattern for the missed reach effect is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the missed symbols when the designated final stop symbol is the missed symbol and the variation pattern for the missed effect is designated.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect, and stores the development suggestion effect flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information indicating the determination result (step Sf3). In the process of step Sf3, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern HP2c capable of specifying the effect content including the development suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates the execution of the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern (failure). The value is set in the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation patterns HP4a and HP4b that can specify the effect contents including the development suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates the execution of the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern (success). The value is set in the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern capable of specifying the effect content that does not include the development suggestion effect, the development suggestion that indicates the non-execution of the development suggestion effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Set to the production flag.

Next, the main control CPU 30a executes a special effect lottery as to whether or not to execute the special effect (step Sf4). In the process of step Sf4, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and also acquires the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command and the acquired distribution. Based on the value of the random number, the special effect lottery table Ts2 is referred to to determine whether or not the special effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the special effect lottery table Ts2, the value of the random number for distribution is the value of the random number for the "non-execution" and "execution" of the special effect by classifying each variation pattern. The numbers are sorted by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values. In the special production lottery table Ts2, the variation pattern for the jackpot production occupies the entire decision ratio when the special production "execution" is determined as compared with the case where the special production "non-execution" is determined. The value of the random number for distribution is distributed so that the determination rate when is specified is high. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher when the special effect is executed than when it is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the "execution" of the special effect is determined in the process of step Sf4, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the special effect flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information indicating that the special effect is to be executed. Let me. Next, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the sub-operation flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the gaming state is the non-ball entry rate improved state (step Sf5). If the determination result in step Sf5 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process without executing the processes after step Sf6.

On the other hand, when the determination result in step Sf5 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the first-class text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when the text addition effect is executed. The first additional effect lottery for the purpose is executed (step Sf6). In the process of step Sf6, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a text addition effect on the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1, and first. It is determined whether or not a value indicating that the text image TG of the seed text is being displayed (hereinafter referred to as an execution value) is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the first type text, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a based on the pre-reading command value of the first special symbol hold number = 1 and the acquired random number value, and determines whether or not the text addition effect can be executed. , Determine the text image TG to execute.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, "None" indicating non-execution of the text addition effect and an image for executing and displaying the text addition effect are shown by classifying each look-ahead command value. The values of the random numbers for distribution are distributed to the text images TGa1 to TGa3 by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values of the random numbers. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the look-ahead command value is E1xxH, there is a 95/100 probability of "none" and a 5/100 probability of displaying the text image TGa1 (opportunity). The execution of the additional effect can be decided. In the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, the determination ratio is increased in the order of none <text image TGa1 <TGa2 <TGa3 when it is a look-ahead command value indicating a jackpot in the entire determination ratio. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit in the pending special symbol variation game increases in the order of <text image TGa1 <TGa2 <TGa3 without text addition effect.

When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1. A value indicating the text image TG to be displayed after the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf7.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1 is set. Set a value (non-execution value) indicating that the text addition effect using the first type text is not executed. Then, in the process of step Sf6, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol reservation number = 2 to 4, and whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the first type text, and The text image TG to be executed is determined, and each flag is set in the sub-control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

As described above, the process of step Sf6 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display area displaying the variation information image HG, that is, the pending special symbol variation game. is there. In the process of step Sf6, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the first type text when the pre-reading command is not stored in association with the number of the first special symbol reserved for the process. If is set, the process of step Sf6 is terminated and the process proceeds to step Sf7.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf6 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the second type text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when the text addition effect is executed. The second additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf7). In the process of step Sf7, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the determined flag is stored (set) by referring to the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c. When the determined flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf8. On the other hand, when the determined flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1. Judges whether or not is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the second type text, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b based on the pre-reading command value of the first special symbol hold number = 1 and the acquired random number value, and determines whether or not the text addition effect can be executed. , Determine the text image TG to execute.

As shown in FIG. 19, the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b shows "None" indicating non-execution of the text addition effect and an image for executing and displaying the text addition effect, classified by the look-ahead command value. The values of the random numbers for distribution are distributed to the text images TGb1 and TGb2 by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values of the random numbers. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the look-ahead command value is E1xxH, "none" is displayed with a probability of 95/100, and the text image TGb1 (reach?) Is displayed with a probability of 5/100. The execution of the text addition effect can be decided.

In the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b, when the pre-reading command value is E1xxH or E4xxH that can specify the effect content that does not include the reach effect, the value of the random number for distribution is used to execute the text addition effect that displays the text image TGb1. On the other hand, the value of the random number for distribution is not distributed to the execution of the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGb2. On the other hand, in the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b, when the look-ahead command value is any of E2xxH, E3xxH, E5xxH to E8xxH that can specify the effect content including the reach effect, the texts displaying the text images TGb1 and TGb2 are displayed. The value of the random number for distribution is distributed to the execution of the additional effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGb1 indicates that the reach effect may be performed, and the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGb2 is determined to be the reach effect. It will be a directing effect.

When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1. A value indicating the text image TG to be displayed after the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf8.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1 is set. Set a value indicating that the text addition effect using the second type text is not executed. Then, in the process of step Sf7, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol reservation number = 2 to 4, and whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the second type text. The text image TG to be executed is determined, and each flag is set in the sub-control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

As described above, the process of step Sf7 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display area displaying the variation information image HG, that is, the pending special symbol variation game. is there. In the process of step Sf7, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the second type text when the look-ahead command is not stored in association with the number of the first special symbol pending to be processed. If is set, the process of step Sf7 is ended and the process proceeds to step Sf8.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf7 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when the text addition effect is executed. A third additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf8). In the process of step Sf8, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the determined flag is stored by referring to the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c. When the determined flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf9. On the other hand, when the determined flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1. Judges whether or not is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the third type text, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c based on the pre-reading command value of the first special symbol hold number = 1 and the acquired random number value, and determines whether or not the text addition effect can be executed. , Determine the text image TG to execute.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, "None" indicating non-execution of the text additional effect and an image for executing and displaying the text additional effect are shown by classifying each look-ahead command value. The value of the random number for distribution is distributed to the text image TGc1 by a predetermined number from the possible numerical values of the random number. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the look-ahead command value is E1xxH, "none" can be determined with a probability of 100/100.

In the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, when the pre-reading command value is E1xxH to E3xxH, E5xxH, E6xxH that can specify the effect content that does not include the development suggestion effect, it is distributed to the execution of the text addition effect that displays the text image TGc1. The value of the random number is not distributed. On the other hand, in the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, when the look-ahead command value is any of E4xxH, E7xxH, and E8xxH that can specify the effect content including the development suggestion effect, the text image TGc1 is displayed. The value of the random number for distribution is distributed to the execution. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc1 is an effect that deterministically indicates that the development suggestion effect may be performed, and more specifically, the development suggestion effect is performed.

When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1. A value indicating the text image TG to be displayed after the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf9.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1 is set. Set a value indicating that the text addition effect using the third text is not executed. Then, in the process of step Sf8, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol reservation number = 2 to 4, and whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text. The text image TG to be executed is determined, and each flag is set in the sub-control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

As described above, the process of step Sf8 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display area displaying the variation information image HG, that is, the pending special symbol variation game. is there. In the process of step Sf8, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the third type text when the look-ahead command is not stored in association with the number of the first special symbol pending to be processed. If is set, the process of step Sf8 is terminated and the process proceeds to step Sf9.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf8 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when the text addition effect is executed. A fourth additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf9). In the process of step Sf9, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the determined flag is stored by referring to the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c. When the determined flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the process of step Sf10. On the other hand, when the determined flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the execution value in the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the special symbol variation game being executed. Judge whether or not. When the execution value is set in the text flag for the third type text, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the process of step Sf9 and shifts to the process of step Sf10. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a does not set the execution value in the text flag for the third type text, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special effect flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. judge. If the special effect flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the process of step Sf9 and proceeds to step Sf10.

On the other hand, when the special effect flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and based on the value of the random number, In the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display area HR0, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc2. To explain in detail, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for distribution is the value distributed to the execution or non-execution of the text addition effect, and thus whether or not the text addition effect can be executed. To determine.

When the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the text addition effect, the value indicating that the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc2 is executed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HR0. Is set in the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 0. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. As described above, the process of step Sf9 is executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display area HR0 displaying the variation information image HG, that is, the special symbol variation game being executed. Is.

As described above, in the process of step Sf8 described above, the process performed based on the look-ahead command value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, that is, the process related to the execution of the text addition effect for the pending symbol variation game. Become. On the other hand, in the process of step Sf9, the process is performed based on whether or not the special effect determined based on the input of the variation pattern specification command can be executed, that is, the execution of the text addition effect for the current symbol variation game. It will be a process. As described above, the processing of step Sf8 and step Sf9 is a processing related to the execution of the text addition effect using the same type 3 text, but the symbol variation game to be processed is a symbol variation game that starts execution. It's completely different, whether it's a pending symbol-changing game or not.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect in the decorative symbol variation game this time (step Sf10). In the process of step Sf10, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub-control CPU 31a, and determines whether or not the referenced value is a value indicating the execution of the development suggestion effect. To do. If the determination result in step Sf10 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the information change effect, and the information change effect lottery for determining the display mode of the change destination variation information image HG in the case of execution. Is executed (step Sf11).

In the process of step Sf11, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates a value indicating the display of the variation information images HG2 to HG4 in the hold flag stored in association with the look-ahead command of the first special symbol hold number = 1 (hereinafter, execution value). (Indicated as) is set or not. When the execution value is not set in the hold flag, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated by the sub-control board 31, and the look-ahead command value of the first special symbol hold number = 1. With reference to the above-mentioned information change lottery table Ts1 based on the acquired random number values, it is determined whether or not the information change effect can be executed and the display mode of the variation information image HG when it is executed. Since the processing content using the information change lottery table Ts1 is the same as the processing of step Sd2 in the first effect setting processing, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the hold flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can identify the variation information image HG determined in the process of step Sf11 (step Sf12).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the change suggestion effect can be executed, and determines the change suggestion effect pattern when the change suggestion effect is executed (step Sf13). In the process of step Sf13, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution of the information change effect is determined for one or more variation information image HG (pending special symbol variation game) in the process of step Sf11. .. When the execution of the information change effect is not determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines by lottery whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect of the Gase according to the second change suggestion effect pattern. To be described in detail, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and the acquired value of the distribution random number is used to "execute" the change suggestion effect. Whether or not the change suggestion effect can be executed is determined depending on which of the "non-execution" values are assigned. When it is decided to execute the change suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the change suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern is executed and the relay effect is not executed. It is set to the effect flag stored in the control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect and the change suggestion effect pattern when the change suggestion effect is executed by referring to the value of the effect flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether or not to execute the relay effect and the relay effect pattern when the relay effect is executed by referring to the value of the effect flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

Further, when the execution of the information change effect is determined, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the information change effect for the single variation information image HG (pending special symbol variation game). To judge. When the execution of a single information change effect is not determined, that is, when the execution of a plurality of information change effects is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect according to the first change suggestion effect pattern. The execution of the relay effect according to the second relay effect pattern is uniquely determined. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern in the sub-control RAM 31c. Set to. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

On the other hand, when the execution of a single information change effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a uniquely determines the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines any of the relay effect patterns by lottery. To be described in detail, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and the acquired value of the distribution random number is the first relay effect pattern and the second. The relay effect pattern is determined by determining which of the relay effect patterns the values are distributed to. Then, when the first relay effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a sub-controls a value indicating execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and execution of the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern. Set to the effect flag stored in the RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the second relay effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern. It is set to the effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

If the determination result in step Sf10 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process without executing the processes in steps Sf11 to Sf13. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution of the development suggestion effect is determined, the information change effect and the change suggestion effect (relay effect) suggesting that the information change effect is performed are not executed. It has become like. As described above, since the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute various effects and the effect contents (patterns) based on the look-ahead command value, the contents of the pending symbol change game can be determined. It functions as a means for specifying the game content to be specified.

Next, the effect execution process for executing the decorative symbol variation game according to the processing result in the second effect setting process will be described.
In the effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the fluctuation information image HG in the fluctuation information display area HRn (n = 1 to 4) when the first hold number command is input together with the fluctuation pattern designation command. Controls the lower sub-display unit GH2 so that it is displayed in the fluctuation information display area HRn-1. Further, in the sub-control CPU 31a, the text image TG displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HRn (n = 1 to 4) is associated with the fluctuation information display area HRn-1. The lower sub-display unit GH2 is controlled so as to be displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3. In the following description, displaying the fluctuation information image HG or text image TG displayed in the fluctuation information display area HRn (n = 1 to 4) in the fluctuation information display area HRn-1 is simply “shifted”. Display it. "

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol sequences, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, and controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbol variation game is started. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command, and controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbol variation game based on the specified effect content is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a has the display units GH1 to GH3, the actuators A4 and A5 for each display device, the decorative lamp SL, and the decorative lamp SL so as to execute the effect associated with the decorative symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command. Control the speaker SP. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbols determined in the second effect setting process are fixedly stopped and displayed, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. As described above, the main display unit GH1 is configured to be able to display various effects including a symbol variation game having contents based on the result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the game display control that controls the main display unit GH1 so that the symbol variation game is displayed according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

Further, in the effect execution process, when the effect flag is set to a value indicating the execution of the change suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect after shifting the variation information image HG. The upper sub display unit GH3 is controlled. Further, when the effect flag is set to a value indicating the execution of the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern after executing the change suggestion effect. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to do so. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the image for the relay effect toward the variation information image HG for which the execution of the information change effect is determined so as to point to the variation information image HG whose display mode is changed. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to project the situation. Similarly, when the effect flag is set to a value indicating the execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect and then performs the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to execute. The sub-control CPU 31a erases various images displayed in the fluctuation information display area HR0 and the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HR0.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lower sub-display unit GH2 so as to display the variation information image HG indicated by the value of the hold flag stored in association with the look-ahead command value in the sub-control RAM 31c. , The display mode of the variable information image HG is changed or maintained. As a result, in the present embodiment, the change suggestion effect and the relay effect are not executed and the display mode of the variation information image HG does not change with the start of the decorative pattern variation game, and the change suggestion effect is executed. A situation is created in which the display mode of the information image HG does not change, and a situation in which the relay effect is executed following the change suggestion effect and the display mode of the variable information image HG changes.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to enable suggestion control, special control, and first special control, which are controls for displaying the change suggestion effect on the upper sub display unit GH3 based on the look-ahead command value. .. Further, after the start of the change suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 according to the look-ahead command value, that is, the content of the pending special symbol variation game. It is configured to enable the first special control and the change control to change the display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the upper sub-display unit GH3 so as to display the development suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern (second effect pattern), and the display mode of the variation information image HG is a look-ahead command value. A third special control for controlling the lower sub-display unit GH2 so as not to change the display mode according to the above is possible.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a displays the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern by executing the suggestion control, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect, while the execution of the suggestion control causes the second change. When displaying the change suggestion effect by the suggestion effect pattern, the change control is not executed. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a displays the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern by executing the suggestion control, the sub-control CPU 31a relays the change suggestion effect and the effect of changing the display mode of the variation information image HG. It is configured so that relay control for displaying a relay effect can be executed. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to change the display mode of the variation information image HG after the start of the relay effect in the change control.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect (including the addition suggestion effect) when the determined flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, that is, when the execution of the text addition effect is determined. Each display unit GH1 to GH3 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a additionally displays or displays the text image TG by controlling the lower sub-display unit GH2 so that the text image TG indicated by each text flag is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3. Keep the display. As a result, in the present embodiment, the text addition effect is executed with the start of the decorative pattern variation game, and the text image TG is newly displayed (added) in correspondence with the variation information image HG being displayed. Can be created. The sub-control CPU 31a can add up to three text image TGs to the variable information image HG by executing the text addition effect for each of the first to third type texts. In the present embodiment, the situation where the variation information image HG is changed through the change suggestion effect (relay effect) and the situation where the text image TG is displayed after the text addition effect are one time of the decorative pattern change game. Can occur inside. The sub-control CPU 31a erases the determined flag when the text addition effect is executed.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to enable additional control for adding the read-ahead command value, that is, the text image TG as additional information according to the content of the pending special symbol variation game to the variation information image HG. There is. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to enable control of adding a plurality of text image TGs in this additional control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to enable a second notification control for notifying that the text image TG (additional information) as additional information may be added to the fluctuation information image HG.

Further, when the development suggestion effect flag is set to a value indicating the execution of the development suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 31a has a development suggestion effect pattern that can be specified from the development suggestion effect flag with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. The display units GH1 to GH3 and the actuators A4 and A5 for each display device are controlled so as to execute the development suggestion effect according to the above. In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation patterns HP2c, HP4a, and HP4b (development suggestion effects) are determined, from the start of the decorative symbol fluctuation game to the elapse of specific timings that are the same (substantially the same) in each fluctuation pattern. Over the period, the development suggestion production will be executed. The specific timing can be set, for example, as the timing at which the normal reach effect ends after the start of the decorative symbol variation game. As a result, in the present embodiment, in the decorative pattern variation game, the development suggestion effect is executed, but the super reach effect is executed without being executed, and the super reach effect is executed via the development suggestion effect. Can create a situation.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a displays at least the lower sub of each display unit GH1 to GH3 so as to display the development suggestion effect (second effect) of the effect based on the fluctuation pattern (lottery result of the big hit lottery). A second special control for controlling the display unit GH2 and the upper sub display unit GH3 is possible.

Next, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a during the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect contents corresponding to these commands in consideration of the type of the jackpot, and the effect during the jackpot game by the specified effect contents is performed. The display units GH1 to GH3 and the actuators A4 and A5 for each display device are controlled so as to execute the command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp SL and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect during the big hit game according to the specified effect content. Further, when the specific passage command is input during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the player to execute a notification effect to notify the player that the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (d) and FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (d), an example of an execution mode of the decorative symbol variation game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above. Will be explained.

In the first decorative pattern variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (change suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3, the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern is executed on the main display unit GH1. In the fluctuation information display area HR2 of the lower sub-display unit GH2, the fluctuation information image HG being displayed is changed to the fluctuation information image HG2 (FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)). In the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern, which variation information image HG changes is not specifically shown. Therefore, which of the variation information image HGs currently being displayed changes. Can be noticed by the player. Note that FIG. 21B shows a situation in which the start condition of the first special symbol variation game is satisfied during the first decorative symbol variation game, and the variation information image HG1 is newly displayed in the variation information display area HR4. Has been done.

In the second decorative symbol variation game, the variation information image HG being displayed is shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol changes. Then, in the second decorative pattern variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (change suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3, the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern is executed on the main display unit GH1. In the fluctuation information display area HR3 of the lower sub-display unit GH2, the fluctuation information image HG being displayed is changed to the fluctuation information image HG4 (FIG. 21 (c)). In the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern, which variation information image HG changes is specifically shown, so that the player can pay particular attention to which variation information image HG changes.

In the third decorative symbol variation game, the variation information image HG being displayed is shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol changes. Then, in the third decorative symbol variation game, for example, an image for text addition effect is displayed on the main display unit GH1 as the decorative symbol changes, and then the text determined on the upper sub display unit GH3 is determined. An image imitating the text of the image (here, "super heat!" Of the first type text) is displayed (FIG. 21 (d)). Then, for example, in the third decorative pattern variation game, the text image TGa2 corresponding to the text of the image displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 is displayed as a text corresponding to the variation information display area HR2 on the lower sub display unit GH2. It is displayed in the area TR1. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the jackpot expectation of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number = 2 is high.

In the fourth decorative symbol variation game, each variation information image HG and text image TGa2 being displayed are shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol changes. Then, in the fourth decorative symbol variation game, for example, an image for text addition effect is displayed on the main display unit GH1 as the decorative symbol changes, and then the text determined on the upper sub display unit GH3 is determined. An image imitating the text of the image (here, "reach!" Of the second type text) is displayed (FIG. 22 (a)). Then, for example, in the third decorative pattern variation game, the text image TGc2 corresponding to the text of the image displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 is displayed as a text corresponding to the variation information display area HR1 on the lower sub display unit GH2. It is displayed in the area TR2. As a result, in addition to the high expectation of a big hit of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number = 1, it is possible to make the player recognize that the reach effect is further executed.

Then, in the fifth decorative symbol variation game, each variation information image HG and text images TGa2 and TGb2 being displayed are shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol changes start (FIG. 22 (b)). In this way, the text image TG added in the third or fourth decorative symbol variation game is continuous or intermittent until at least the special symbol variation game corresponding to the added variation information image HG is started. Continues to be displayed.

In the fifth decorative pattern variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (development suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3, the partial image showing a part of the first specific image is displayed in each sub in the initial arrangement state. It is displayed on the display units GH2 and GH3 (FIG. 22 (c)). Then, for example, in the fifth decorative pattern variation game, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the effect arrangement state while displaying the partial images, so that the display contents of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displayed. The first specific image can be recognized. After that, in the fifth decorative pattern variation game, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the initial arrangement state, and the images showing a part of the second specific image are displayed on the display units GH1 to GH3, respectively. , The second specific image can be recognized as a whole of the display contents of the display units GH1 to GH3 (FIG. 22 (d)). In the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player definitively recognize that the super reach effect is executed from this situation.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specific image KG is displayed on the upper sub-display unit GH3, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific image KG is displayed as a change suggestion effect and a situation in which the specific image KG is displayed as a development suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who pays attention to the development of the production.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) After the change suggestion effect is started in the upper sub display unit GH3, the change information image HG (in the lower sub display unit GH2) so as to display the mode according to the specific result of the content of the pending symbol variation game. The display mode of the pending information) is changed. That is, according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation information image HG can be changed in association with the change suggestion effect in the upper sub display unit GH3. Therefore, the player's interest can be improved by the effect of changing the display mode of the variable information image HG.

(2) By creating a situation in which the display mode of the variation information image HG is not changed even when the change suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the variation information image HG is changed when the change suggestion effect is executed. You can improve the interest of the player by making them interested in whether it changes or not.

(3) By executing the relay effect, the player can be made to recognize the change suggestion effect and the change in the display mode of the variation information image HG in a more related manner. Therefore, the player's interest can be improved by the effect of changing the display mode of the variable information image HG.

(4) Since the relay effect can be performed by a plurality of relay effect patterns having different notification contents, it is possible to give variation to the relay effect and improve the interest of the player.
(5) Since each display unit GH1 to GH3 is a separate display device, it is possible to execute an effect using each display device, and the player can perform an effect of changing the display mode of the variable information image HG. You can further improve your interest.

(6) It is possible to displace each of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 between the original position and the effect position, respectively. Therefore, the effect using each of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 can be strongly impressed on the player.

(7) After the change suggestion effect (first effect) is started in the upper sub display unit GH3, the lower sub display unit GH2 so as to display the mode according to the specific result of the content of the pending symbol change game. The display mode of the variation information image HG is changed. That is, according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation information image HG can be changed in association with the change suggestion effect in the upper sub display unit GH3. Further, in the present embodiment, at least each sub-display unit GH2 and GH3 can be used to perform a development suggestion effect (second effect) based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Therefore, it is possible to give variation to the production using each display unit GH1 to GH3. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the production using the display unit.

(8) Since the player can be made to recognize the second specific image by the display content of the main display unit GH1 and the display content of at least one sub display unit, it is compared with the configuration in which the specific image is displayed on each display unit. As a result, the player can be strongly impressed with the predetermined production section in the development suggestion production, and the interest can be enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the production using the display unit.

(9) The arrangement state of each of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 displaying a part of the first specific image is changed from the initial arrangement state to the effect arrangement state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player is made to visually recognize as if a part of the first specific image is united to complete one first specific image, and the development suggestion effect is formed for the specific effect unit. You can improve your interest. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the production using the display unit.

(10) Pending symbol In addition to the display mode of the variable information image HG (pending information) can be changed according to the specific result of the content of the variable game, the variable information image HG has a pending symbol. A text image TG (additional information) corresponding to a specific result of the content of the variable game can be added. Therefore, the fun of guessing the content of the pending symbol variation game from the combination of the display aspect of the variation information image HG and the text image TG, as compared with the configuration of simply changing the display mode of the variation information image HG. Can be given to a person. Therefore, the player's interest can be improved by displaying the variable information image HG.

(11) Fluctuation information While the jackpot expectation is notified by changing the display mode of the image HG (held image), the text image TG shows information regarding the development of the pending symbol variation game. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the content of the symbol variation game from the viewpoint of the jackpot expectation degree and the development of the symbol variation game.

(12) In the text addition effect, the information is indicated by a character string, so that the player can easily grasp the information.
(13) Since the change suggestion effect and the addition suggestion effect can be executed, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the change in the display mode of the variation information image HG and the addition of the text image TG.

(14) In the text addition effect, since a plurality of text image TGs can be added, a player who tries to guess the content of the symbol variation game by increasing the material for estimating the content of the pending symbol variation game. Can enhance the interest of.

(15) In each display unit GH1 and GH3 (first display unit), after the additional suggestion effect (special effect) is started, the text image TG (additional information) according to the content of the pending symbol change game is displayed below. It is added to the fluctuation information image HG (holding information) displayed on the sub display unit GH2 (second display unit). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can be given the pleasure of guessing the content of the pending symbol variation game from the combination of the display mode of the variation information image HG and the text image TG, and the text image TG can be provided. At the time of addition, it can be performed in association with the addition suggestion effect in each display unit GH1 and GH3. Therefore, the display of the variable information image HG can improve the interest of the player as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the variable information image HG is simply changed.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
The sub-control CPU 31a has a first pattern of displacing one of the initial arrangement state (first effect state) and the effect arrangement state (second effect state) from the other arrangement state, and the first pattern. In a mode different from the above, it may be configured to be controllable by a plurality of patterns including a second pattern for operating the sub-display units GH2 and GH3. In this case, the second pattern may specify, for example, an operation of vibrating each of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3, or may specify an operation of displacing from the initial arrangement state to the position immediately before the effect arrangement state. .. By using such a second pattern when the fluctuation pattern HP2c is determined, it is possible to effectively execute the development suggestion effect of Gase. As described above, according to the present alternative example, in addition to changing the arrangement state of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3, it is possible to operate the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 in a different manner. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the production using the sub display unit among the display units.

-The display mode of the variation information image HG and the execution mode of the information change effect may be changed. For example, as the variation information image HG, a character image imitating a Futaba, a character image imitating a bud, or a character image imitating a flower may be adopted as the variation information image with a plant as the theme.

-The content of the symbol change game notified by the information change effect may be changed. For example, in the information change lottery table Ts1, in the order of the variation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4, the determination ratio in the case of the variation pattern that specifies the super reach effect via the development suggestion effect in the entire determination rate becomes higher. As described above, the value of the random number for distribution may be distributed. According to this configuration, the degree of expectation that the super reach effect via the development suggestion effect will appear can be set high in the order of the fluctuation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4. That is, the development (contents) of the symbol variation game may be suggested by the information suggestion effect.

-A part or all of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 may be configured to be able to display the decorative pattern variation game. For example, the decorative symbol variation game may be displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 while the super reach effect is being executed on the main display unit GH1.

-A part or all of the display units GH1 and GH3 may be configured to be able to display the variation information image HG.
-A part or all of each display unit GH1 to GH3 may be configured as one effect display device. In this case, the display units GH1 to GH3 may be configured as one display unit, or may be configured as two or three display units. When each display unit GH1 to GH3 is configured as one display unit, the display area of the display unit may be divided into three or more areas, and the area may function as the display units GH1 to GH3.

-The original position and the effect position of each of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 may be changed, or the displacement path from the original position to the effect position may be changed.
-One of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be omitted.

-One of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be configured to be non-displaceable. Even with such a configuration, the other displaceable sub-display unit is displaced so as to be close to one sub-display unit, and the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 are arranged in a predetermined direction. Can be in a state.

-The main display unit GH1 may be configured to be displaceable.
-The arrangement position of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 may be changed. For example, the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be arranged along both edges of the opening HWa in the left-right direction. Further, the arrangement positions of the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be exchanged.

-A plurality of timings may be set as the execution timings at which the change suggestion effect can be executed (started) during the decorative pattern change game. That is, a plurality of timings may be set as the change timings for changing the display mode of the variation information image HG during the decorative pattern variation game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the change suggestion effect at any of the plurality of timings and change the display mode of the variation information image HG.

-A plurality of timings may be set as execution timings at which additional suggestion effects can be executed (started) during the decorative pattern variation game. That is, a plurality of timings may be set as additional timings for adding the text image TG to the variation information image HG during the decorative pattern variation game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the text addition effect (additional suggestion effect and addition of the text image TG) at any of the plurality of timings. According to this configuration, it is possible to change the addition timing of the text image TG and improve the interest of the player who expects the addition of the text image TG.

-A plurality of production patterns may be provided as the production pattern (effect content) of the additional suggestion effect. For example, it is advisable to provide a plurality of effect patterns in which the number of bombs thrown by the characters appearing in the additional suggestion effect is different. According to this configuration, not only the process of changing the display mode of the variable information image HG but also the process of adding the text image TG can be varied to improve the interest of the player. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can use different effect patterns according to the text image TG added to the variation information image HG through the addition suggestion effect.

-Of the change suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the development suggestion effect, one suggestion effect may be executed during one decorative symbol change game, or all of them may be executed at the same time.
-In the information change effect, the fluctuation information image HG may be changed after the fluctuation information image HG is changed. The text image TG may be changed in the same manner.

-The group of the text image TG may be one or four or more. Further, the type and number of text image TGs classified into each text image TG group (first to third type texts) may be changed. For example, a group of text image TGs may be provided to deterministically notify that the pending special symbol variation game will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text image TG belonging to the group on condition that a look-ahead command indicating a big hit is input. Further, a group of text image TGs indicating the effect mode of the transition destination may be provided. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text image TG belonging to the group on condition that a look-ahead command indicating the content (for example, a specific fluctuation pattern) that triggers the transition of the effect mode is input. The effect mode defines, for example, one or a plurality of a background image displayed during the decorative pattern variation game, a type of decorative symbol, and a selectable effect pattern (variable pattern).

-As the additional information, if the image can recognize the content of the special symbol variation game, such as a figure (icon) that can recognize the content of the special symbol variation game, it is not necessary to use an image imitating a character string.

-The display layout in the lower sub display unit GH2 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text image TG so as to overlap the front side of the fluctuation information image HG. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a has a plurality of text image TGs determined to be displayed, the plurality of text image TGs may be sequentially switched and displayed in the same text display area.

-In the development suggestion effect, a part of the specific image may be displayed on the sub-display units GH2 and GH3, respectively, and the entire specific image may not be divided into two. Further, in the development suggestion effect, a specific image composed of the first component and the second component is set, the first component is displayed on the lower sub display unit GH2, and the second component is displayed on the upper sub. It may be displayed on the display unit GH3. That is, the specific image may include one or a plurality of components, and one component may not be divided and displayed on the sub-display units GH2 and GH3.

-The effect arrangement state in the development suggestion effect may be an arrangement state in which the sub display units GH2 and GH3 are arranged in the left-right direction. Further, the effect arrangement state in the development suggestion effect may be as close as possible so that the player can recognize the specific image from the display contents of the sub display units GH2 and GH3, and the sub display units GH2 and GH3 are in contact with each other. It is not necessary, and the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction.

-In the development suggestion effect, the timing of displaying an image showing a part of the specific image on the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 may be changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may display a partial image on the sub-display units GH2 and GH3 while being displaced to the effect arrangement state.

-The content to be notified may be changed by the development suggestion effect. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a is positively determined in the jackpot determination and the special symbol ZA is determined as the jackpot symbol, the main display unit GH1 can recognize that it is either the jackpot ZA or ZB. The jackpot symbol by the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern, and then display the jackpot symbol by the specific decorative symbol recognizable as the jackpot ZA in a fixed stop display. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies which of the jackpot ZA and ZB is determined from the start of the jackpot decorative symbol variation game to the end of the third round game in the jackpot game. Try not to. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern on the condition that the jackpot ZA has been determined before the start of the fourth round game. It is advisable to execute the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern on the condition that the jackpot ZB has been decided. According to these other examples, it is possible to notify that by executing the development suggestion effect, one of the jackpot ZA and ZB develops from an unknown effect state to an effect state in which the jackpot ZA is confirmed. As described above, the development suggestion effect can be executed as an effect suggesting the development of the game.

-The type of change suggestion effect pattern may be one type or three or more types. Further, the change suggestion effect pattern may specify an execution mode (effect content) of the change suggestion effect different from the above embodiment.

-It may be configured so that the relay effect is not executed.
-The type of the relay effect pattern may be one type or three or more types. Further, the relay effect pattern may specify an execution mode (effect content) of the relay effect different from the above embodiment.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may execute the change suggestion effect, the relay effect, and the information change effect in the non-ball entry rate improved state in addition to or instead of the non-ball entry rate improved state. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the text addition effect in the non-ball entry rate improved state, or instead of, in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may generate a look-ahead command based on the values of various random numbers used in the second special symbol variation game in the state of improving the ball entry rate, and output it to the sub control board 31. It is preferable that the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the information change effect or the text addition effect for the first special symbol variation game during the big hit game or in the ball entry rate improved state.

The main control CPU 30a outputs control commands indicating the values of various random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process to the sub-control board 31, and the sub-control CPU 31a also outputs the values of various random numbers indicated in the control commands. In addition, the content of the pending special symbol variation game may be specified.

The display units GH1 to GH3 are of the liquid crystal display type, but may be, for example, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, a 7-segment type, a dot matrix type, or the like, and these may be used in combination.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the types of jackpots may be 4 or more or 2 or less. Further, the presence / absence of the ball entry rate improvement state and the probability change state after the big hit game, the number of operations, and the number of probability changes may be changed.

-The second large winning device 23 may be provided with a non-specific area that does not give a probability change state by passing, in addition to the specific area 25. In this case, on the condition that the big hits ZA and Za are determined in the second big prize device 23, the game ball that has entered the second big prize device 23 can pass through the specific area 25 (easy to pass). It is advisable to provide a sorting device that operates in such a manner. In this case, the first grand prize device 20 can be omitted.

-The conditions for giving the probability change state may be changed. For example, the probable change state may be given after the end of the big hit game, provided that the big hit (special symbol) that determines that the probable change state is given after the end of the big hit game is determined. In this case, the specific passage sensor SE5 may be omitted, or the second large winning device 23 itself may be omitted.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability change function.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improvement function.
-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and separately from the sub control board 31, the main display control board that specially controls the main effect display device 13 and the first sub that specially controls the lower sub effect display device 40. A display control board and a second sub-display control board that specially controls the upper sub-effect display device 50 may be provided separately. Further, at least two of the main display control board, the first sub display control board, and the second sub display control board may be the same board.

-When both the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are reserved, the first special symbol variation game may be preferentially executed. Further, regardless of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, each special symbol variation game may be executed in the order of entry into the entry ports 14 and 16. Further, each special symbol variation game may be executed in parallel at the same time.

-The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special symbol. In this case, the second start winning device 17 may be omitted.
-The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols.

GH1 ... Main display unit (game display unit, first display unit), GH2 ... Lower sub display unit (first sub display unit, hold display unit, second display unit), GH3 ... Upper sub display unit (second sub display unit) Unit, production execution unit, first display unit), HG, HG1 to HG4 ... Fluctuation information image (holding information), Pa0, Pb0 ... Original position, Pa1, Pb1 ... Production position, TG, TGa1 to TGa3, TGb1, TGb2 TGc1, TGc2 ... Text image (additional information), 10 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine), 13 ... Main effect display device, 30a ... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means), 30c ... Main control RAM (information storage means) ), 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means, game content specifying means, hold display control means), 40 ... first sub-effect display device, 50 ... second sub-effect display device.

Claims (1)

An information storage means for storing game information used for executing a symbol variation game when the start condition is satisfied, and
A jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery using the game information stored in the information storage means, and a jackpot lottery means.
A first display unit capable of displaying hold information indicating a pending symbol change game and displaying an effect of changing the display mode of the hold information.
A second display unit capable of displaying a change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the reserved information may be changed, and
An effect control means for controlling the first display unit and the second display unit,
Equipped with a game content identification means for identifying the content of the pending symbol variation game,
The effect control means
Change suggestion control for displaying the change suggestion effect on the second display unit based on the specific result by the game content specifying means, and
After the start of the change suggestion effect, the change control for changing the display mode of the hold information displayed on the first display unit to the display mode according to the specific result by the game content specifying means, and
Of the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect having a higher expectation of big hit than the first predetermined effect, a development suggestion effect suggesting that the second predetermined effect may be developed is displayed. It is configured to enable development suggestion control,
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are different from the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved information.
The change suggestion effect and the development suggestion effect have the same effect mode in the second display unit from the start of the effect until a predetermined period elapses, and develop into the second predetermined effect. In the development suggestion effect in which is finally notified and the development suggestion effect in which the development to the second predetermined effect is not finally notified, even after the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the effect. The production mode is the same until a specific period elapses,
When the second predetermined effect is developed through the development suggestion effect, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the second predetermined effect is developed without the development suggestion effect.
There is a relay effect that relays the change suggestion effect and the information change effect that changes the display mode of the reserved information to the display mode according to the specific result by the game content specifying means.
In the effect pattern of the relay effect, the first relay effect pattern for notifying that the display mode of the indicated hold information changes by pointing to the hold information whose display mode is changed among the hold information being displayed. And, while notifying that the display mode of any of the pending information being displayed can be changed, it does not indicate the pending information whose display mode is changed among the displayed pending information. and the second relay effect pattern, only including,
When the relay effect is executed in the first relay effect pattern, the information change effect is executed in an effect mode that changes the display mode of the hold information pointed to by the relay effect, while the information change effect is executed. (2) When the relay effect is executed in the relay effect pattern, the information change effect is executed in an effect mode that changes the display mode of any of the hold information being displayed. Game machine to be.