JP6858966B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Among the gaming machines, some pachinko gaming machines, such as the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, execute a pre-production for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-3400038

Today, in order to improve the interest in game machines, it is desired to improve the interest in relation to the pre-production.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

Gaming machine to solve the above SL problems, which is a possible suspends execution of variation game, in an executable gaming machine performance symbol game during execution of the change game, and a display means for performing display effect, the display means The display effect is provided with a display control means for controlling the game and a speaker, and the display effect can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended. The pre-effect is included, and when the pre-effect is executed, the display means performs a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed, and the special display is , Character information is included, and when the special display is performed, the character information included in the special display can be scrolled, and the direction in which the character information included in the special display scrolls is the effect symbol. In the game, the direction in which the effect symbol scrolls is the same, and when the pre-effect is executed, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-effect, and the pre-effect triggers the establishment of the end condition. The end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. The gist is that there is.
The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game machine that can suspend the execution of the variable game and can execute the effect symbol game during the execution of the variable game. The display control means for controlling and the speaker are provided, and the display effect can be executed in advance for the variable game whose execution is suspended before the execution of the target variable game is started. The effect is included, and when the pre-effect is executed, the display means performs a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed. Character information is included, and when the special display is performed, the character information included in the special display can be scrolled, and the direction in which the character information included in the special display scrolls is the effect pattern game. In the direction in which the effect symbol intersects the scrolling direction, when the pre-effect is executed, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-effect, and the pre-effect triggers the establishment of the end condition. The end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. There are conditions, and the second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. The gist is that there are conditions.
The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game machine that can suspend the execution of the variable game and can execute the effect symbol game during the execution of the variable game. The display control means for controlling and the speaker are provided, and the display effect can be executed in advance for the variable game whose execution is suspended before the execution of the target variable game is started. The effect is included, and when the pre-effect is executed, the display means performs a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed, and a plurality of times in succession. When the pre-effect is continuously executed over the variable game, from the end of the variable game to the start of the next variable game among a plurality of consecutive variable games in which the pre-effect is executed. When the special display is continuously performed during the interval and the pre-effect is executed, the sound related to the pre-effect is output and the sound related to the pre-effect is output from the speaker. If the reach is started in the effect symbol game while the game is in effect, the output of the sound related to the pre-effect is restricted, the pre-effect ends when the end condition is satisfied, and the end condition includes the above-mentioned thing. There is a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the previous production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. The second end condition includes the second end condition. The gist is that there are specific end conditions that are always satisfied when the specific conditions are met, and non-specific end conditions that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific conditions are met.

According to the present invention, the interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. The figure which shows the type of a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the type of a look-ahead command. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production display device in a production game. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production display device when a jackpot notice production, a flight production, and a commentary production are executed. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. The figure explaining the image displayed on the effect display device and the sound output from a speaker when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the mode when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the mode when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the mode when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. The figure which shows the example of changing the display content of the effect display device when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. The figure which shows the example of changing the display content of the effect display device when the look-ahead zone effect is executed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM) and the like. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. It passes through the valve 21b and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

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

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

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when the normal out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the normal out-of-order symbol. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary winning lottery) is won, the ordinary winning game is given after the ordinary winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then after the end of the ordinary winning ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. For example, the upper limit (maximum number) of the number of ordinary reservations is 4. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the normal game.

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display unit that notifies the firing intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member (information display panel 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately on different members.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 can display an image. The effect display device 25 has a function as an image display means for displaying an image.

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

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

Since the first special game is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 26, the first starting port 26 corresponds to the starting port. Further, since the second special game is executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the second starting port 27 corresponds to the starting port. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of starting ports. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball. It can be said that.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, the large winning opening 29 is provided with a series of ball passages (not shown) that guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharge from the game board 20 to the outside), and the count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the conditions for starting the special game and the conditions for starting the normal game are not satisfied, while the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. For example, the general winning opening may be opened at all times so that a game ball can be inserted. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging the ball from the game board 20 to the outside) may be continuously provided in the general winning opening. Then, a sensor may be arranged in the ball passage, and when the game ball is detected by the sensor, the payout condition of the prize ball may be satisfied. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state can be said to be a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-changing state", and the low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-changing state".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol that changes the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control that increases the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state".

In the present embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, in the low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is not opened in the low base state, for example, so as not to win the normal winning lottery, and the game is played in the second starting port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured so as not to be in the open state even if the normal winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as. In the case of the above configuration, the low base state means that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state means that the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

The gaming state (type of gaming state) includes a non-probability state and a low base state, a non-probability state and a high base state, and a probabilistic state and a low base state. There is a certain gaming state and a gaming state which is a probabilistic state and is a high base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a general rule, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a non-probability state and a low base state, a non-probability state and a high base state, and a probabilistic state. It is controlled to one of the gaming states, which is a high base state.

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

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened is performed after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol, "10R probability variation jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is defined as the maximum number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 4). For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol, the special game of "110" as the high probability upper limit number of times is completed as the game state after the end of the jackpot game (in FIG. 4, it is shown as the game state after the jackpot). It is stipulated that the probabilistic state is set until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game with the maximum number of high probabilities. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol has the same number of "110" special games as the high probability upper limit as the game state after the end of the jackpot game, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the same number of special games are completed.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol, "8R probability variation jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, "8R non-probability variable jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, "8 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a special game state after the end of the jackpot game, until the end of the special game of "110" as the high probability upper limit number, or the special of the high probability upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a probabilistic state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the game. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, for the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "110", which is the same number as the high probability upper limit number, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the same number of special games. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "100" as the predetermined upper limit number of times, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a high base state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game.

In the jackpot symbols classified into the fourth jackpot symbol, "3R probability variation jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. Further, in the jackpot symbol classified into the fifth jackpot symbol, "3R non-probability variable jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbol classified into the 4th jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified into the 5th jackpot symbol, "3 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the 4th jackpot symbol has a special game state after the end of the jackpot game, until the end of the special game of "110" as the high probability upper limit number, or the special of the high probability upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a probabilistic state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the game. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol classified into the fifth jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, for the jackpot symbols classified as the 4th jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "110", which is the same number as the high probability upper limit number, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the same number of special games. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol classified into the fifth jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "100" as the predetermined upper limit number of times, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a high base state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game.

In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the player is controlled to the probability variation state, the advantage is "10 probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 3R probability variation jackpot> 8R non-probability variation jackpot, 3R non-probability variation jackpot". .. In addition to this, considering the upper limit of the number of round games in the jackpot game, the advantage of the jackpot in this embodiment is "10 probability variation jackpot> 8R probability variation jackpot> 3R probability variation jackpot> 8R non-probability variation jackpot> 3R non-probability variation jackpot". It becomes. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is referred to as "10R probability variation jackpot game", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot game is referred to as "10R probability variation jackpot". Further, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is referred to as "8R probability variation jackpot game", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot game is indicated as "8R probability variation jackpot". Similarly, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the third jackpot symbol is referred to as "8R non-probability variable jackpot game", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 8R non-probable variable jackpot game is indicated as "8R non-probable variable jackpot". Further, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the 4th jackpot symbol is referred to as "3R probability variation jackpot game", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 3R probability variation jackpot game is indicated as "3R probability variation jackpot". Further, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the 5th jackpot symbol is referred to as "3R non-probability variable jackpot game", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the 3R probability variable jackpot game is indicated as "3R non-probable variable jackpot". Further, in the following description, the jackpot game (10 probability variation jackpot game, 8R probability variation jackpot game, 3R probability variation jackpot game) in which the jackpot game is controlled to be in a probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game is referred to as "probability variation jackpot game". A jackpot game controlled in a non-probability state (8R non-probability jackpot game, 3R non-probability jackpot game) may be referred to as a "non-probability jackpot game".

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

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixed and stopped. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game) to be performed. In the production game (production symbol game), a plurality of rows of production symbols are fluctuated and executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. Specifically, the effect display device 25 displays an image of the effect symbol and executes the effect game. The production game corresponds to a production design game. As described above, in the effect display device 25 as the display means, the effect game (effect symbol game) corresponding to the special game is executed during the execution of the special game (variable game). Further, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes an image of the effect symbol. The effect pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is for diversifying the display effect, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The effect game in the present embodiment is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the effect symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the effect symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" is indicated as the "left symbol", the "second column" is indicated as the "middle column", and the "second symbol" is referred to as the "second symbol". The "middle symbol" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is indicated as the "right symbol". In each column, as a general rule, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the directed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the directed game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. For example, when a probabilistic jackpot game is given after the end of a special game, a symbol combination (for example, [777]) in which all rows of effect symbols are the same odd number of effect symbols is configured to be fixedly stopped and displayed. You may. On the other hand, when a non-probability change jackpot game is given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same even number effect symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display. It may be configured.

Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "323", "556", and [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "swaying fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing. When the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the image of the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. On the other hand, when the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display, the image of the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the effect symbol is stopped without any operation.

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (book). In the embodiment, the effect symbols in the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than that when only the normal reach effect is executed. Therefore, if the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is started, the expectation of a big hit increases. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the effect game (effect symbol game).

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

The effect mode in the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, a decorative lamp 17 is emitted with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, and each type of effect mode is emitted. The mode identification information is notified by outputting different background music from the speaker 18. Further, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes a background image.

The normal effect mode corresponds to an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a non-probability change state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a gaming state that is in a non-probability state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a probabilistic state and a high base state. As described above, since the effect mode controlled according to the game state is different, the effect mode can be said to be a mode in which the game state can be specified. That is, the effect mode can be said to be a mode in which it is possible to specify whether it is in a high base state or a mode in which it is possible to specify whether it is in a probabilistic state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to the gaming state which is the probabilistic state and the low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above-mentioned effect mode It may be configured to be controlled in a different effect mode from the above, or may be configured to be controlled in a normal effect mode.

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit in this embodiment includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The game board unit is fixed to the middle frame 13. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot judgment value includes a judgment value for winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery in both a probabilistic state and a non-probability change state (hereinafter referred to as a common jackpot judgment value), and a probabilistic state and a non-probability change state. There is a judgment value (hereinafter referred to as a high-accuracy big hit judgment value) in which a big hit is won in a big hit lottery only occasionally. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores the reach determination value used for the reach lottery. The reach lottery in the present embodiment corresponds to a lottery for deciding whether to execute the reach effect in the case of a loss in the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally displays the out-of-reach symbol combination as a final stop display without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the out-of-order symbol combination after the reach effect is associated.

As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns in the present embodiment include at least variation patterns HP1 to variation pattern HP6. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are fluctuation patterns without out-of-reach. The fluctuation time of the special game that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern HP1 is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special game that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern HP2. In the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP1 among the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is more likely to be determined than in the low base state. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4 are fluctuation patterns with out-of-reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The variation patterns HP3 and HP5 are associated with the effect content of executing only the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP6 are associated with the effect content of executing the super reach effect after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

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

If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot judgment random numbers), random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as fluctuations). These include pattern determination random numbers) and random numbers used for reach lottery (hereinafter referred to as reach determination random numbers). After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process when the pre-reading command generation process is completed. The look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, the look-ahead commands generated in the look-ahead command generation process are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC8. In the look-ahead command SC1, the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match either the high-accuracy jackpot determination value or the common jackpot determination value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6), and the reach determination random number value is reach. It is generated when the value does not match the judgment value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 6). The look-ahead command SC2 is a value in which the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match either the high-accuracy jackpot determination value or the common jackpot determination value, and the reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value ( In FIG. 6, it is shown as a match). In the look-ahead command SC3, the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the high-accuracy value), and the special symbol random numbers are the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot. It is a value that determines either the symbol or the fourth jackpot symbol, and is generated when the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is a value in which the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number determines either the third jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol. Moreover, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC5 determines that the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number determines one of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol. It is generated when the value of the reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value. The look-ahead command SC6 is a value in which the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value, and the special symbol random number determines either the third jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol. Moreover, it is generated when the value of the reach determination random number is a value that matches the reach determination value. In the look-ahead command SC7, the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the common jackpot determination value (in FIG. 6, it is shown to match the common value), and the special symbol random numbers are the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol. And, it is generated when it is a value that determines any of the 4th jackpot symbols. The look-ahead command SC8 is a value when the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the common jackpot determination value and the special symbol random number is a value for determining either the third jackpot symbol or the fifth jackpot symbol. Generated.

Then, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a is the value of at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, and the reach determination random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special hold number is "3", the main control CPU 40a is the first special game. Generates a look-ahead command SC1 that can be specified to correspond to the above and can be specified that the first special hold number is "3".

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a sets the value of at least a part of the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, and the reach determination random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generates a look-ahead command based on this and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores it in the output buffer.

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

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a executes a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 or a look-ahead command SC2 when the acquired jackpot judgment random number value does not match either the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value or the common jackpot judgment value. Generate. Specifically, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC1. On the other hand, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC2.

Further, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC3 to SC6 when the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the high-accuracy jackpot determination value. In particular, when the acquired reach determination random number value does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 or a look-ahead command SC4. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value that determines any of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a classifies it as the look-ahead command SC3. Generate a look-ahead command to be done. On the other hand, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the jackpot symbol of any of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC4. .. Further, when the value of the acquired reach determination random number matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5 or a look-ahead command SC6. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining any of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a classifies it into the look-ahead command SC5. Generate a look-ahead command to be done. On the other hand, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the jackpot symbol of any of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC6. ..

Further, in the look-ahead command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC7 or a look-ahead command SC8 when the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the common jackpot determination value. Specifically, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining any of the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a classifies it into the look-ahead command SC7. Generate a look-ahead command to be done. On the other hand, when the acquired special symbol random number matches the value for determining the jackpot symbol of any of the third jackpot symbol and the fifth jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC8. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations elapses. The main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is given after winning the jackpot.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let me. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

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

The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the non-probability fluctuation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-probability change state with the end of the jackpot game. Set to. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the probability change state is to be controlled, the probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probability change state with the end of the jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (110 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the probable change state. ..

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

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

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

Incidentally, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and bases the value that can be specified to control to the low base state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information is displayed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Controls the display panel 22. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first open pattern in one normal hit game is better than the first open pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the 1 variable member 28 is long.

In the present embodiment, it is easier to win a normal hit when the high base state is used than when the low base state is used. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that it can win a normal hit even when it is in a low base state, and when it wins a normal hit lottery, the first variable member 28 is opened. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the base state is low, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 as compared with the case where the base state is high, but the game ball enters the second starting port 27. There is a possibility of doing.

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

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-probability change state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the probabilistic state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a probabilistic state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a high base state by referring to the base state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when the game is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when a value that can identify the probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command after the end of the big hit game. Every time (every time a special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is added by 1. By referring to the game number information in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game count information when a big hit occurs or when a value that can identify a non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (game count information). The value of is 0).

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the high probability mode after the end of the 10R probability variation jackpot game, the end of the 8R probability variation jackpot game, and the end of the 3R probability variation jackpot game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the chance mode after the end of the 8R non-probability change jackpot game and after the end of the 3R non-probability change jackpot game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery (when the state shifts from the high base state to the low base state). Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the high base state ends and the production mode shifts, the production mode may shift from the high probability mode to the normal production mode, and the production mode shifts from the chance mode to the normal production mode. May be done.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the jackpot game is in progress in the jackpot state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the jackpot state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify that the jackpot game is not in progress. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether or not the jackpot game is in progress by referring to the jackpot state flag stored in the subcontrol RAM 41c.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. The production content of the jackpot production may be different depending on the type of jackpot. For example, a part of the production content (for example, the ending production) of the jackpot production during the non-probability change jackpot game and the jackpot during the probability variation jackpot game The content of some of the productions (for example, the ending production) may be different.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. Based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination according to the effect symbol that is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the out-of-design combination according to the effect symbol. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a reachable variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine an outlier symbol combination including the reach. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is the reachless variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the symbol combination by the effect symbol as a fixed stop display when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of the special games whose execution is suspended is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be able to execute the first special game and the second special game as special games, the execution of the first special game is suspended or the number thereof, and the execution of the second special game is performed. The fact that it is on hold or the number thereof will be notified separately.

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

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

The first reserved image FG1 is a reserved image having a circle as a motif. On the other hand, the second reserved image FG2 is a reserved image having a rhombus as a motif. As described above, the first reserved image FG1 has a different design from the second reserved image FG2. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal effect mode, in the effect display device 25, a part of the first reserved image FG1 overlaps with a part of the second reserved image FG2. Moreover, the first reserved image FG1 is displayed on the front side of the second reserved image FG2. On the other hand, although not shown, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the chance mode and the high probability mode, a part of the second reserved image FG2 overlaps with a part of the first reserved image FG1 in the effect display device 25. As such, the second reserved image FG2 is displayed on the front side of the first reserved image FG1.

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

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

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

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

When the first special hold number information is updated and the number of first special hold numbers that can be specified from the first special hold number information decreases, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts and displays the first hold image FG1. The display of the image displayed as the first reserved image FG1a is erased. For example, when the number of the first special hold that can be specified from the first special hold number information decreases from 4 to 3 with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the image displayed as the first hold image FG1d as the first hold. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the image displayed as the image FG1c and displayed as the first reserved image FG1c is displayed as the first reserved image FG1b. Similarly, when the number of the first special hold that can be specified from the first special hold number information decreases from 4 to 3 with the update, the image displayed as the first hold image FG1b by the sub-control CPU 41a is the first image. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the hold image FG1a and displayed as the first hold image FG1a is erased.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a updates the first special hold number information and the first special hold number that can be specified from the first special hold number information increases, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a new first hold image FG1. For example, when the number of the first special hold that can be specified from the first special hold number information increases from 3 to 4 with the update, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first hold image FG1 as the first hold image FG1d. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed.

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

When the second special hold number information is updated and the number of the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information decreases, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts and displays the second hold image FG2. The display of the image displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is erased. For example, when the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the second special hold number information decreases from 2 to 1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the image displayed as the second hold image FG2b as the second hold. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the display of the image displayed as the image FG2a and displayed as the second reserved image FG2a is erased. On the other hand, when the second special hold number information is updated and the second special hold number that can be specified from the second special hold number information increases, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a new second hold image FG2. For example, when the number of the second special hold that can be specified from the second special hold number information increases from 0 to 1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second hold image FG2 as a new second hold image FG2a. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit differs depending on the production content of the big hit notice effect. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit notice effect of the second effect content is executed, the special game being executed is a big hit as compared with the case where the big hit advance notice effect of the first effect content is executed. There is a high degree of expectation for becoming. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit notice effect of the third effect content is executed, the special game being executed becomes a big hit as compared with the case where the big hit notice effect of the second effect content is executed. High expectations for. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation of a big hit of the effect content of the big hit notice effect is higher in the order of "first effect content <second effect content <third effect content". In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice effect starts to be executed during the execution of the target special game, and ends before the execution of the target special game ends. That is, the execution of the jackpot notice effect ends before the interval between fluctuations after the target special game.

As shown in FIG. 8, the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the jackpot advance notice effect is executed. Incidentally, when the preview image YG displayed on the effect display device 25 is no longer displayed (hidden), the execution of the jackpot advance notice effect ends. During the execution of the special game when the jackpot advance notice effect is executed, the advance notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Specifically, when the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving an operation, the character of the preview image YG performs a specific operation. Further, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the preview image YG.

Here, the control related to the execution of the jackpot notice effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a notice lottery to determine whether to execute the jackpot notice effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the big hit notice effect is determined when the advance notice lottery is won, while the non-execution (not execution) of the big hit advance notice effect is determined when the advance notice lottery is not won. The winning probability of the advance notice lottery of the present embodiment differs depending on the type of the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. For example, the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified is higher than the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, for example, the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the variation pattern with out-of-reach is specified is higher than the winning probability of the advance notice lottery when the variation pattern without out-of-reach is specified.

Further, when the advance notice lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the big hit advance notice effect. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the jackpot notice effect according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. The determination rate of each effect content of the jackpot notice effect in the present embodiment differs depending on the type of the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, each production content of the jackpot notice production is determined so that the jackpot expectation level of the production content of the jackpot notice production increases in the order of "first production content <second production content <third production content". The rate is set. In addition, "whether or not the big hit notice effect is executed" and "the content of the big hit notice effect" are decided separately, but "whether or not the big hit notice effect is executed" and "the content of the big hit notice effect" are decided by one lottery. It may be configured to be.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a flight effect may be executed during the execution of the special game. The flight effect is an effect executed for a special game being executed. Unlike the jackpot notice effect, even if the flight effect is executed, the expectation that the special game being executed will be a jackpot will not be improved. However, some players think that when the production is executed, it is more likely to be a big hit than when the production is not executed, so the special game being executed will be a big hit. It is also possible that the expectation of the player changes depending on the player. However, in the present embodiment, for example, since the execution probability of the flight effect is not different depending on whether the hit is a big hit, the flight effect does not have a big hit expectation. In the present embodiment, the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game and ends before the execution of the special game ends. That is, the execution of the flight effect is started during the execution of the special game and ends before the interval between fluctuations after the special game.

As shown in FIG. 8, an airplane image AP imitating an airplane is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a flight effect is executed. Incidentally, when the airplane image AP displayed on the effect display device 25 is no longer displayed (hidden), the execution of the flight effect ends. During the execution of the special game when the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Specifically, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation, the airplane image AP is moved and displayed. Further, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes an airplane image AP.

Here, the control related to the execution of the flight effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a flight effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the flight effect. In the present embodiment, the execution of the flight effect is determined when the flight effect execution lottery is won, while the non-execution (not to be executed) of the flight effect is determined when the flight effect execution lottery is not won. The winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery may be different depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, when a fluctuation pattern associated with a time shorter than a predetermined time is specified as the fluctuation time, the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery is specified, and a fluctuation pattern associated with a time equal to or longer than the predetermined time is specified as the fluctuation time. It may be lower than the winning probability of the flight production execution lottery when it is done. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified may be higher than the winning probability of the flight effect execution lottery when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified.

Further, when the flight effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the flight effect is executed. Specifically, when the flight effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP is displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the airplane image AP is moved and displayed, that is, the airplane image AP is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the flight effect ends at a predetermined timing at which the execution of the flight effect ends.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing for ending the execution of the flight effect is defined as the timing from the start of the execution of the flight effect to the end of the special game during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the flight effect in the present embodiment is not executed over a plurality of special games, and ends before the interval between fluctuations. That is, when the pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the pre-effect is executed, and the latter. It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, the execution of a part of the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variable game, which is different from the pre-effects, is terminated before the interval period. You may.

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

As shown in FIG. 8, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the commentary effect is executed. The explanatory image KS is an image including the content for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the commentary image KS shown in FIG. 8 includes the character information "Attention is paid to the appearance of character C in the jackpot notice effect!", And attention is paid to whether character C appears when the jackpot notice effect is executed. It is a content that explains what to do. Incidentally, when the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is no longer displayed (becomes hidden), the execution of the commentary effect ends. When the commentary effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Specifically, when the explanatory image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation, the explanatory image KS is displayed by swinging up and down. On the other hand, when the commentary effect is executed during the interval between fluctuations, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode of being stopped without any operation. Therefore, when the commentary effect is executed during the execution of the special game and the execution of the special game ends and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the display mode of the commentary image KS changes from the mode with motion to the mode without motion. It switches to the stopped mode. Similarly, when the commentary effect is being executed and the interval between fluctuations ends and the execution of the next special game is started, the display mode of the commentary image KS is changed from the mode in which the commentary image KS is stopped without any operation. It switches to a mode that involves movement. Further, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the explanatory image KS.

Here, the control related to the execution of the commentary effect will be described.
When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a commentary effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the commentary effect. If the commentary effect has already been executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the commentary effect execution lottery. In the present embodiment, the execution of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is won, while the non-execution (not to be executed) of the commentary effect is determined when the commentary effect execution lottery is not won. The winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery may be different depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. For example, when a variation pattern associated with a time shorter than a predetermined time is specified as the variation time, the winning probability of the explanation effect execution lottery is specified by the variation pattern associated with a time equal to or longer than the predetermined time as the variation time. It may be lower than the winning probability of the commentary production execution lottery when it is done. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified may be higher than the winning probability of the commentary effect execution lottery when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, when the commentary effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the commentary effect. In addition, although "whether or not the commentary effect is executed" and "the content of the commentary effect" are determined separately, "whether or not the commentary effect is executed" and "the content of the commentary effect" are determined by one lottery. It may be configured.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the commentary effect of the determined effect content is executed. Specifically, when the effect content of the commentary effect is determined after winning the commentary effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the commentary image KS corresponding to the determined effect content is displayed. .. Then, when the commentary end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution of the commentary effect ends. During the period from the start of the execution of the commentary effect to the end of the execution of the commentary effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the commentary image KS by swinging up and down during the execution of the special game. That is, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the explanatory image KS is displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation. On the other hand, within the period from the start of the execution of the commentary effect to the end of the execution of the commentary effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stops and displays the commentary image KS without swinging up and down during the interval between fluctuations. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the explanatory image KS is displayed so as to be performed, that is, in a mode in which the commentary image KS is stopped without any operation.

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

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

In addition, there are a plurality of types of look-ahead zone effects in the look-ahead zone effect. Specifically, the look-ahead zone effect in the present embodiment includes a first look-ahead zone effect corresponding to the first pre-effect and a second look-ahead zone effect corresponding to the second pre-effect. Then, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed, one of the first look-ahead zone effect and the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, there is a special game that becomes a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended as compared with the case where the first look-ahead zone effect is executed. It is structured so that expectations for what it is doing are high. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second pre-effect is executed, the variable game that is a hit among the variable games whose execution is suspended is compared with the case where the first pre-effect is executed. High expectations for existence. Further, in the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the background displayed on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. Is different from the image. In the following description, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed is referred to as “the background image at the time of the first zone”, and the effect is produced when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The background image displayed on the display device 25 may be referred to as a "second zone background image".

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

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

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

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

The first character image MJ1 includes character information (characters) of "first look-ahead zone". The character information "first look-ahead zone" is character information that can identify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and corresponds to character information that can identify that the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed. .. In this way, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can identify that the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is displayed is parallel to the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. As described above, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbol is changed in the effect game. In addition to the relationship that the extension lines do not intersect, the "parallel" in the present specification is, for example, a relationship in which the extension lines do not intersect within the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 and are substantially parallel. Is also intended to be included. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is displayed is the direction in which a plurality of characters constituting the character information are arranged. In the present embodiment, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters constituting the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction in the first character image MJ1. The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two first character images MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two first character images MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the variation direction of the effect symbol) on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25.

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

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

Further, during the execution of the special game, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation, the character information included in the first character image MJ1 is scrolled and displayed in the vertical direction. Further, during the interval between fluctuations, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation as in the execution of the special game. Therefore, when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the later special game after the execution of the previous special game of the two consecutive special games before and after is completed is completed. During the interval between fluctuations until the start of the game, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation from before the end of the previous special game.

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

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

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

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

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

The second character image MJ2 includes character information (characters) of "second look-ahead zone". The character information "second look-ahead zone" is character information that can identify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and corresponds to character information that can identify that the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed. .. In this way, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the effect display device 25 displays character information that can identify that the second look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is displayed is parallel to the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. As described above, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is parallel to the direction in which the effect symbol is changed in the effect game. Further, the direction in which the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is displayed is the direction in which a plurality of characters constituting the character information are arranged. In the present embodiment, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is horizontally written character information, and a plurality of characters constituting the horizontally written character information are arranged in the vertical direction in the second character image MJ2. The direction in which the included character information is displayed is the vertical direction. Two second character images MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The two second character images MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are displayed in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the variation direction of the effect symbol) on the left and right sides of the effect display device 25.

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

Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the background image at the time of the second zone is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the second look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations, and the special display is continuously performed.

Further, during the execution of the special game, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation, the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is scrolled and displayed in the vertical direction. Further, during the interval between fluctuations, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation as in the execution of the special game. Therefore, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the later special game after the execution of the previous special game of the two consecutive special games before and after is completed is completed. During the interval between fluctuations until the start of the game, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation from before the end of the previous special game.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the background image at the time of the second zone. Further, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the effect display device 25 performs a special display.

Further, in the speaker 18, when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the sound related to the second look-ahead zone effect is output. Specifically, when the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect is started, the speaker 18 outputs the voice "Now, let's go". Further, during the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect, the speaker 18 outputs the second background music. When the second look-ahead zone effect is executed, the sound related to the second look-ahead zone effect is output from the speaker 18 at the timing after the special display is performed. Specifically, after the background image at the time of the second zone is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the execution of the second look-ahead zone effect is started, the special display is performed, and at the subsequent timing, the voice of "Come on, I'm going". Is output from the speaker 18, and a second background music is output from the speaker 18 at a subsequent timing.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect display device 25 executes the look-ahead zone effect, a special display that can identify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pre-effect is executed, the display means performs a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the effect images EF1 and EF2 when the look-ahead zone effect is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect display device 25 executes the look-ahead zone effect, character information that can identify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special display is performed, the display means displays the character information that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, the direction in which the effect images EF1 and EF2 are displayed is parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the direction in which the character information that can identify that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed is displayed is parallel to the change direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the character information that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is displayed is parallel to the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect game is executed and the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, "at least the effect symbol in the middle row of the three rows" and "the look-ahead zone effect is being executed". Special display is performed so that "character information that can identify the existence" does not overlap. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol game is executed and the special display is performed in the display means, the special display is performed so that the character information does not overlap with the effect symbol in at least one row among the plurality of columns.

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

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

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

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

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation during the execution of the special game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation during the interval between fluctuations, as in the execution of the special game. Therefore, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the execution of the later special game is started after the execution of the previous special game is completed among the two consecutive special games before and after. During the interval between fluctuations, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation from before the end of the previous special game. That is, when the pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the pre-effect is executed, and the latter. It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the present embodiment, the special display image is continuously predetermined from before the end of the first variable game in the interval period from the end of the execution of the first variable game to the start of the execution of the second variable game. Continues to be displayed on the display means in a manner accompanied by the operation of. It can be said that the case where the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games is the case where the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games.

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

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over a plurality of special games, the period from the start of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect to the end of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is , The special display is not interrupted during the interval between fluctuations. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the period from the start of the execution of the pre-effect to the end of the execution of the pre-effect varies. The special display may be temporarily interrupted during the running period of the game, while the special display is not interrupted during the interval period between variable games.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18. Then, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the output of the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is stopped, and the sound related to the reach effect is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, the special display performed during the execution of the reach effect and before the execution of the reach effect continues on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect that was output before the execution of the reach effect is not output, and the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display performed during the execution of the reach effect and before the execution of the reach effect continues by the display means. On the other hand, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker without outputting the sound related to the pre-effect that was output before the execution of the reach effect.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, the sound related to the pre-reading zone effect is output during the execution of the reach effect and before the execution of the reach effect, and the pre-reading zone effect is related. In any case where no sound is output, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the sound related to the pre-effect is output during the execution of the reach effect and before the execution of the reach effect, and the sound related to the pre-effect. The sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker regardless of when is not output.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the reach effect is executed while the look-ahead zone effect is executed and the special display is performed, the special display is continuously performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, the special display performed during the execution of the reach effect and before the execution of the reach effect is continuously performed. As described above, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect game, at least a part of the period during which the reach effect is being executed and the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the reach effect is executed. During the period of, special display is performed in the display means. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the effect symbol game, during the period during which the reach effect is being executed, the pre-effect is being executed, and the reach effect is being executed. Special labeling is performed in the display means for at least a part of the period.

Further, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect is the same as the mode of the special display before the execution of the reach effect. Therefore, even if the execution of the reach effect is started while the special display is being performed, the mode of the special display does not change. By the way, the mode of the special display before the execution of the reach effect is the mode of the special display when the special display is performed by starting the execution of the look-ahead zone effect (special with the execution of the pre-effect). It is the same as the mode of the special display when the display is performed). Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect, the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, and the execution of the reach effect is changed to the special display due to the start of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. It is the same as the mode of the special display when it is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect, the execution of the pre-effect, and the execution of the reach effect is when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the pre-effect. It is the same as the mode of the special display of.

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

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

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

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

Similarly, when the reach effect is being executed and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the look-ahead zone effect is not promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect. Does not change. Therefore, when the reach effect is being executed and the first look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the look-ahead zone effect is not promoted, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect is that the first look-ahead zone effect is executed. It is the same as the mode of the special display when the special display is performed accordingly. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is being executed and the first pre-effect is being executed and the pre-effect is not promoted from the first pre-effect to the second pre-effect, it is special during the execution of the reach effect. The mode of display is the same as the mode of the special display when the special display is performed in association with the execution of the first pre-effect.

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

When the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the look-ahead zone effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when a pre-reading command classified into any of the pre-reading commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is input when the sub-control CPU 41a is not controlled to the probabilistic state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when a look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC2, SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the probability change state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the probabilistic state, even if it becomes a big hit, if it is not controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the target of the look-ahead zone effect (execution target). Do not. In the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is determined when the zone effect execution lottery is won, while the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is not determined when the zone effect execution lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is higher than that in the case where the special game for which the look-ahead zone effect is executed is a big hit and the case where the special game for which the look-ahead zone effect is executed is out of order. It's getting higher. For example, when the probability change state is not controlled, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is set to any of the look-ahead commands SC2, SC5, and SC6 when the look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC7 or the look-ahead command SC8 is input. Higher than if you entered a look-ahead command to be classified. Further, when the probability change state is controlled, the winning probability of the zone effect execution lottery is classified into the look-ahead command SC2 when the look-ahead command classified into any of the look-ahead commands SC3, SC5, and SC7 is input. Higher than if you entered the command. In the following description, a special game that is the target (execution target) of the look-ahead zone effect may be referred to as a “look-ahead target game”.

Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading zone effect is being executed, that is, when the pre-reading zone effect is already executed. Further, when controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is input, while the pre-reading command corresponding to the first special game is performed. When is entered, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. Further, when controlled to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading command corresponding to the first special game is input, while the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is performed. When is entered, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the look-ahead command that can identify that the reach effect is executed is already stored. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the probabilistic state, the zone effect execution lottery is not performed when the pre-reading command classified into any of the pre-reading commands SC2 to SC8 is stored. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading command classified into any of the pre-reading commands SC2, SC5 to SC8 is stored when the sub-control CPU 41a is not controlled to the probabilistic state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the zone effect execution lottery when the pre-reading command corresponding to the 90th to 110th special games is input after being controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the look-ahead command is input, that is, even when the execution of the special game is suspended, the zone effect execution lottery is regulated, and the start of execution of the look-ahead zone effect is regulated. May be done.

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

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

Similarly, when the second look-ahead zone effect can be specified from the zone effect information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image at the time of the second zone is displayed as the background image. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a so that the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is scrolled in the vertical direction and displayed, that is, the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. In addition, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the voice of "Now, let's go" is output, and then controls the speaker 18 so that the second background music is output.

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

Then, when the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at a predetermined timing. Further, when the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the zone effect information to the information that can identify the second look-ahead zone effect. For example, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP6 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the timing before the first production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the production game and the timing during the reach production execution. The look-ahead zone effect is controlled to be promoted at any one of the timings. Further, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the look-ahead zone production is promoted at a timing before the first production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the production game. To control. When controlling the look-ahead zone effect to be promoted, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden. To do. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the output of the first background music output from the speaker 18 is stopped. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the cut-in image is displayed, and executes the promotion notification effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image in the second zone is displayed as the background image. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a so that the character information included in the second character image MJ2 is scrolled in the vertical direction and displayed, that is, the second character image MJ2 is displayed in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. In addition, the effect display device 25 is controlled. Further, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the voice of "Now, let's go" is output. Further, in the production game, when the look-ahead zone production is controlled to be promoted at a timing before the first production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the sound of "Come on, I'm going". After controlling the speaker 18 as described above, the speaker 18 is controlled so that the second background music is output. However, when controlling so that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted at the timing during the reach effect execution, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the sound of "Now, I'm going" is output, while then. , The speaker 18 is not controlled so that the second background music is output, but the speaker 18 is controlled so that the sound related to the reach effect is continuously output.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the look-ahead zone effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the pre-production end condition includes a plurality of end conditions. The end condition of the pre-reading zone effect includes an end condition that is satisfied with the end of the pre-reading target game and the special game after the game. Further, the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect includes an end condition that is always satisfied when the condition for satisfying the end condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game (when a specific condition is satisfied). In addition, the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect may or may not be satisfied even if the condition for satisfying the end condition after the pre-reading target game is satisfied (when the non-specific condition is satisfied). There is. The end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game is satisfied when the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game and the fall lottery is won. On the other hand, it is a termination condition that does not hold if the player does not win the fall lottery. In the following description, the end condition that is satisfied with the end of the pre-reading target game and the special game after the game may be referred to as "the end condition of the first type". Further, in the following description, the end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game is "the end condition of the second type", and is satisfied even when the non-specific condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target game. Termination condition that may or may not be satisfied In some cases, it may be indicated as "type 3 termination condition". In the present embodiment, the end condition of the second type and the end condition of the third type correspond to the second end condition. Then, in the present embodiment, the end condition of the second type, which is the end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, corresponds to the specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the non-specific condition is satisfied, the end condition of the third type, which is the end condition that may or may not be satisfied, is satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. It corresponds to a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied.

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

As shown in FIG. 11A, the first type of end condition includes the eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is a big hit, and the pre-reading target game or the pre-reading target game or the pre-reading. There is a twelfth termination condition that is established when the special game after the target game is out of the game and the continuous lottery is not won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the eleventh end condition is satisfied when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game becomes a big hit. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a special game may be a big hit before the pre-reading target game is executed (before the pre-reading target game). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended, the execution of the second special game, which is a big hit, is suspended, and the big hit is made before the look-ahead target game. When the second special game is executed, the special game may be a big hit before the pre-reading target game is executed. In this way, even if the special game is a big hit before the pre-reading target game is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 satisfies the eleventh end condition and the execution of the pre-reading zone effect ends. .. The sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the look-ahead zone effect when the special game becomes a big hit. In the present embodiment, the eleventh end condition that is satisfied when the pre-reading target game is a special game that is a big hit is the first that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game. Corresponds to the end condition.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed, the twelfth end condition may be satisfied. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pre-reading target game is out of order and the continuous lottery is not won, the twelfth end condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuous lottery when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the pre-reading zone effect when the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed and the continuous lottery is not won. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading zone effect until the pre-reading target game or the special game after the pre-reading target game is missed, and when the continuous lottery is won, the end condition of the pre-reading zone effect is satisfied. No control to terminate. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the pre-reading target game is out of the game, if the continuous lottery is won, the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the second type of end condition includes a 21st end condition, a 22nd end condition, a 23rd end condition, and a 24th end condition.
The 21st end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition that "a special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed" is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the 21st end condition is satisfied when the special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP4 is executed after the pre-reading target game, that is, when the reach effect is executed and the game is missed. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading zone effect when the variation pattern specification command capable of specifying any of the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 is input. Controls to terminate.

The 22nd end condition is satisfied when the condition that "the first special game, in which a special game in which an 8R jackpot game (8R probability variation jackpot game / 8R non-probability variation jackpot game) is granted, is executed" is satisfied. It is an end condition to be done. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special game becomes a big hit and the 8R big hit game is given after the pre-reading target game, the 22nd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a is the case where the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game is input, and the second jackpot symbol or the third jackpot is entered. When a symbol command that can specify a special symbol classified as a symbol is input, control is performed to end the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. As described above, the specific condition in the present embodiment is satisfied when the first special game, which is a specific type of variable game, is executed, and when the 8R jackpot, which is a predetermined type of hit, is obtained. There are conditions. As described above, when the first special game is a specific type of variable game, the second special game corresponds to a non-specific type of variable game.

The 23rd end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition that "a special game to which the 3R jackpot game (3R probability variation jackpot game / 3R non-probability variation jackpot game) is given is executed" is satisfied. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special game becomes a big hit and the 3R big hit game is given after the pre-reading target game, the 23rd end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a pre-reading zone when a symbol command capable of specifying a special symbol classified into the 4th jackpot symbol or the 5th jackpot symbol is input. Controls to end the execution of the effect.

The twelfth end condition is an end condition that is satisfied when the condition that "after the big hit game, the special game that is the 89th loss after being controlled to the probabilistic state is executed" is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the 24th end condition is satisfied when the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game is completed after the pre-reading target game reaches 89 times. To do. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the pre-reading zone effect when the value of the game count information in the sub-control RAM 41c reaches "89". Do. As described above, the specific condition in the present embodiment includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the probabilistic state in which the predetermined game state is reached reaches 89 times, which is the predetermined number of times. ..

As shown in FIG. 11C, the third type of termination condition includes a 31st termination condition and a 32nd termination condition.
The 31st end condition is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition that "a special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed" is satisfied. Specifically, the 31st end condition is satisfied when the fall lottery is won in the case where the condition that "a special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed" is satisfied, but the fall lottery is not won. This is a termination condition that does not hold if In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 is executed after the pre-reading target game, that is, when the reach effect is not executed and the game is missed, and the fall lottery is won. If so, the 31st end condition is satisfied. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a fall lottery when a variation pattern designation command capable of specifying any one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is input. Then, when the fall lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the look-ahead zone effect.

The 32nd end condition is an end condition that may or may not be satisfied when the condition that "a special game in which a 10R jackpot game is given is executed" is satisfied. Specifically, the 32nd end condition is satisfied when the fall lottery is won in the case where the condition that "a special game in which the 10R jackpot game is given is executed" is satisfied, but the fall lottery is not won. This is a termination condition that does not hold if In the pachinko game machine 10, the 32nd end condition is satisfied when the special game becomes a big hit and the 10R big hit game is given after the pre-reading target game, and when the fall lottery is won. When the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a fall lottery when a symbol command capable of identifying a special symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is input. Then, when the fall lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the look-ahead zone effect.

As described above, when the pre-reading target game is a special game that is out of the question, if the continuous lottery is won and the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the end of the special game, the end condition of the second type or the first The execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends when the three types of end conditions are satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable game targeted for the pre-effect is a variable game that is out of the range and the pre-effect is continuously executed even after the end of the variable game, the second end condition is satisfied. With this as an opportunity, the execution of the pre-production ends.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, if a special game that is out of order is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. When the reach is formed, the 21st end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, if a special game that is out of order is executed, in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. If no reach is formed, the 31st termination condition may be met. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable game is out of the game and the reach is formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variable game, the specific condition is satisfied, but the variable game is out of the game. In the case where the reach is not formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variable game, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

Here, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed based on FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d), 13 (a) to 13 (d), and 14 (a) to 14 (d). Aspects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the effect game is executed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the special game. Further, it is assumed that the game ball enters the first starting port 26, the execution of the first special game is suspended, and the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect targeting the first special game is decided. In addition, this look-ahead target game will be described as being out of the question. Further, when the first special hold number becomes "2" due to the execution of the first special game being held, the first hold images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved number image F1 with "2". Incidentally, when the second special hold number at this time is "0", the second hold image FG2 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the second hold number image F2 with "0" is displayed. Will be done.

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the special game ends, all the rows of production symbols that have been temporarily stopped and displayed in the production game are fixedly stopped and displayed. In addition, when the game ball enters the first start port 26 again during the interval interval after the end of the special game and the execution of the first special game is suspended, the number of the first special reservation becomes "3". On the effect display device 25, the first reserved images FG1a to FG1c are displayed, and the first reserved number image F1 with "3" is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second reserved number image F2 with "0" is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. In addition, the airplane image AP that was displayed when the flight effect was executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the end of the special game, so that the effect is produced during the interval between fluctuations. The airplane image AP is not displayed on the display device 25. Similarly, the preview image YG that was displayed when the jackpot advance notice effect was executed during the execution of the special game is hidden at a timing before the end of the special game, so that it is during the interval between fluctuations. , The preview image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the execution of the next special game is started, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended due to the start of the execution of the special game is increased. In order to reduce the number by one, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b, and displays the first reserved number image F1 with "2". Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second reserved number image F2 with "0" is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, when the execution of the special game is started, since the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect is determined, the effect display device 25 displays the background image at the time of the first zone, and the first look-ahead zone effect is displayed. Execution starts. After that, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed on the effect display device 25, and special display is performed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 are displayed so as to be parallel to the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two displayed first character images MJ1. The character information is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, after the special display is performed, the voice of "Let's go" is output from the speaker 18, and then the first background music is output from the speaker 18. Further, when the execution of the commentary effect is started during the execution of the special game, the commentary image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the explanatory image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, when the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation.

As shown in FIG. 12D, when the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game before the end of the special game, the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed. When the flight effect is completed at the timing, the airplane image AP is not displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the commentary effect is continuously executed, the commentary image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. In addition, if the effect symbols in all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, the character information contained in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is in the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. It is displayed so that they overlap. At this time, the first character image MJ1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly suspended during the execution of the special game, the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first reserved number image F1 with "2" is attached. And the second hold number image F2 with "0" is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols in all the rows that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are displayed as a fixed stop. By the way, when the execution of the special game is completed and the interval between fluctuations is reached, the effect symbols of all the rows displayed as fixed stop display are continuously displayed as fixed stop display with the end of the special game. Further, even after the interval between fluctuations has been reached after the end of the special game, the background image at the time of the first zone continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the interval between fluctuations is reached, the explanatory image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, the explanatory image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the explanatory image KS is stopped without any operation. In this way, the explanatory image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by movement during the special game is stopped in the mode of stopping without motion during the interval between fluctuations after the end of the special game. Is displayed in. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly suspended during the interval between fluctuations, the first reserved images FG1a and FG1b are displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first reserved image F1 and "2" are attached. The second reserved number image F2 with "0" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the look-ahead target game is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended is reduced by one as the execution of the special game is started. Therefore, the first reserved image FG1a is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first reserved number image F1 with "1" is displayed. Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second reserved number image F2 with "0" is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, the effect display device 25 continues to display the background image at the time of the first zone, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, the first background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, when the flight effect is executed, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, when the jackpot advance notice effect is executed, the advance notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the preview image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a specific operation. Further, when the commentary effect is continuously executed, the commentary image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, the explanatory image KS is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. As described above, the explanatory image KS displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation during the execution of the next special game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, the execution of the reach effect is started once the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column during the execution of the look-ahead target game. Further, the effect display device 25 continues to display the background image at the time of the first zone, and the first look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed first character images MJ1 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the first character image MJ1 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. On the other hand, when the execution of the reach effect is started, the first background music is not output from the speaker 18, and the sound related to the reach effect is output. Further, when the execution of the flight effect is completed, the airplane image AP is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Further, when the execution of the jackpot advance notice effect is completed, the advance notice image YG is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Further, when the execution of the commentary effect is completed, the commentary image KS is not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the execution of the reach effect is started. Incidentally, when the execution of the special game is not newly suspended until the reach effect is started while the pre-reading target game is being executed, the effect display device 25 displays the first reserved image FG1a, and "1. The first reserved number image F1 with "" and the second reserved number image F2 with "0" are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the promotion lottery is won and it is determined that the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is the third. The background image at the time of the first zone is switched to the background image at the time of the second zone, and the first look-ahead zone effect is promoted to the second look-ahead zone effect. When the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the effect display device 25 executes the promotion notification effect. The promotion notification effect is executed at a timing before the background image in the second zone is displayed. As described above, the promotion notification effect is executed before the promotion to the second look-ahead zone effect when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted from the first look-ahead zone effect to the second look-ahead zone effect. When the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, the effect display device 25 hides the first effect image EF1 and the first character image MJ1 so that the special display is temporarily stopped, and then the second effect image EF2. And the second character image MJ2 are displayed, and the special display is performed again. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 are displayed so as to be parallel to the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect game, and are included in the two displayed second character images MJ2. The character information is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the second character image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, when the look-ahead zone effect is promoted during the execution of the reach effect, the speaker 18 outputs the sound of "Now, I'm going", but the speaker 18 does not output the second background music and the reach effect is produced. Sound is output.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the pre-reading target game is out of order and the continuous lottery is not won, the execution of the reach effect is completed and the effect symbols in all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed. Since the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is completed before, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image at the time of the second zone, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. Further, as the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is completed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden. By the way, even if the pre-reading target game is a big hit, if the eleventh end condition is satisfied, the pre-reading is performed before the execution of the reach effect is completed and the effect symbols in all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed. Since the execution of the zone effect is completed, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image at the time of the second zone, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay.

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the next special game is executed and neither the end condition of the second type nor the end condition of the third type is satisfied, the effect display device 25 is set to the effect display device 25. , The background image at the time of the second zone is continuously displayed, and the second look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. Further, the effect display device 25 continues to display the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2, so that the special display is continuously performed. At this time, the character information included in the two displayed second character images MJ2 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbols in the left column and the right column, respectively. Further, the second character image MJ2 is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation. Further, the second background music is continuously output from the speaker 18. Incidentally, when the special game corresponding to the production game shown in FIG. 14C is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended due to the start of the execution of the special game is one. Therefore, the effect display device 25 does not display the first reserved image FG1, but displays the first reserved image F1 with "0". Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second reserved number image F2 with "0" is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the next special game is executed, the execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends when the end condition of the second type or the end condition of the third type is satisfied. Therefore, the effect display device 25 does not display the background image during the second zone, but displays the background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. Further, as the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is completed, the second effect image EF2 and the second character image MJ2 displayed on the effect display device 25 are hidden. Incidentally, when the special game corresponding to the production game shown in FIG. 14D is executed, the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended due to the start of the execution of the special game is one. Therefore, the effect display device 25 does not display the first reserved image FG1, but displays the first reserved image F1 with "0". Since the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended, the second reserved number image F2 with "0" is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25.

In this way, when the pre-reading target game is a special game that is a big hit, the timing at which the eleventh end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-reading zone effect ends is when the pre-reading target game is a special game that is out of the question. The timing is before the timing at which the end condition of the second type or the end condition of the third type is satisfied and the execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable game targeted for the pre-effect is a winning variable game, the timing at which the first end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-effect ends is the target of the pre-effect. When the fluctuating game is out of the range, the timing is before the timing when the second end condition is satisfied and the execution of the pre-production ends.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) When the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed, the effect display device 25 as the display means performs a special display capable of identifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. As a result, even if the look-ahead zone effect is executed and the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is not noticed, the special display is performed on the effect display device 25, so that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect can be easily noticed. It becomes easier to improve the interest. Further, even if the person is aware of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the special display makes it possible to recognize that the effect being executed is the look-ahead zone effect, which makes it easier to improve the interest. Then, by making it easier to improve the interest, it is possible to improve the interest more efficiently.

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

(3) When the effect game (effect symbol game) is executed and the special display is performed, the character information displayed when at least one of the multiple columns is displayed and the special display is performed is heavy. A special display is made so that it does not become. As a result, even during the execution of the production game, the special display is performed in a situation where the player can visually recognize at least one of the production symbols in the plurality of rows. Therefore, the production game cannot be visually recognized by the special display. It is possible to suppress the loss of enjoyment.

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

(5) Of the two consecutive special games before and after the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed, the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game ( In the interval period), the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed before the end of the previous special game, and the special display is continuously performed before the end of the previous special game. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over two special games, the special display is also continuously performed over the two special games so that the two variable games are straddled. It is possible to make the player recognize that the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed by continuing the special display. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding that the look-ahead zone effect is completed because the special display is not temporarily performed in the interval between fluctuations.

On the other hand, of the two consecutive special games before and after the look-ahead zone effect is executed, the flight effect executed by the effect display device 25 during the execution of the previous special game (a part of the display effect different from the pre-effect). Execution ends before the intervariance interval. In this way, by ending the execution of the flight effect before the interval between fluctuations, the player can be made to recognize the break of "the end of the special game". In particular, pachinko gaming machines are often configured with a higher expectation of big hits as the fluctuation time of the special game is longer. For this reason, if the fluctuation time of the special game is shown to be long, there is a risk that the jackpot expectation held by the player becomes too high. However, by recognizing the break of "the end of the special game", it is possible to prevent the player from becoming too high in expectation of a big hit.

(6) Of the two consecutive special games before and after the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed, the interval between fluctuations from the end of execution of the previous special game to the start of execution of the subsequent special game ( In the interval period), the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed by continuously displaying the background image (pre-effect image) related to the look-ahead zone effect. In addition, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the look-ahead zone effect is executed, the effect images EF1, The special display is continuously performed by continuously displaying the EF2 and the character images MJ1 and MJ2 (special display images). Further, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the later special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the look-ahead zone effect is executed, the commentary image KS is displayed. It is displayed continuously. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed over two special games, the special display is also continuously performed over the two special games, so that the look-ahead zone is over the two special games. It is possible to make the player recognize that the effect is continuously executed by continuing the special display. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding that the look-ahead zone effect is completed because the special display is not temporarily performed in the interval between fluctuations.

In addition, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the subsequent special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the read-ahead zone effect is executed, the character images MJ1, The MJ2 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 (display means) in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. On the other hand, in the interval between fluctuations from the end of the execution of the previous special game to the start of the execution of the later special game among the two consecutive special games before and after the read-ahead zone effect is executed, the commentary image KS is displayed. It continues to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode of being stopped without any operation. In this way, in the interval between fluctuations, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation, so that the discomfort is suppressed and the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is. On the other hand, in the interval between fluctuations, the explanatory image KS is displayed in a stopped mode without any movement, so that the player can be made to recognize the break of "the end of the special game". In particular, if the fluctuation time of the special game is shown to be long in the pachinko game machine, the expectation of the big hit held by the player may become too high. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming too high in expectation of a big hit.

(7) When the first look-ahead zone effect (first pre-effect) is executed, the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 and the second look-ahead zone effect (second pre-effect) are executed. If the display position on which the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 is different from the display position, it is difficult to know which display position should be confirmed while expecting the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In this case, there is a high possibility that the player does not notice the execution of the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect). However, the display position where the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the first look-ahead zone effect is executed, and the special display is performed on the effect display device 25 when the second look-ahead zone effect is executed. The display position is the same. As a result, attention to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect can be effectively increased, and the interest can be improved.

(8) If the special display is interrupted in the interval between fluctuations (interval period between variable games), it seems that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) has been completed, which may reduce the interest. is there. However, by not interrupting the special display in the interval between fluctuations, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. Further, even during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the special display on the effect display device 25 (display means) may hinder the execution of other effects during the execution of the special game. By providing a case where the special display is temporarily interrupted during the execution period, it is possible to prevent the special display from hindering the execution of other effects.

(9) Even during the execution of the reach effect, the special display is performed during at least a part of the period during which the reach effect is executed. As a result, even when the reach effect is being executed, it is possible to recognize that the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is being executed by performing a special display, which further enjoys the reach effect. Can be done.

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

(11) For example, the mode of the special display when the special display is performed while the reach effect is being executed is the mode of the special display when the first look-ahead zone effect (first pre-effect) is executed. If it is different from the above, there is a risk of misunderstanding as if the look-ahead zone effect has been promoted due to the change in the mode of the special display. However, if the player is not promoted to the second look-ahead zone effect, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first look-ahead zone effect, during the execution of the first look-ahead zone effect, the mode of the special display during the execution of the reach effect is the same. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood due to a change in the mode of the special display.

(12) When the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed, a special display capable of identifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed is performed by the effect display device 25 (display means), and the look-ahead zone is displayed. The sound related to the production is output from the speaker 18. In this way, when the look-ahead zone effect is executed, in addition to the special display, the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output, so that the flashiness when the look-ahead zone effect is executed stands out and is special. It is possible to entertain the player from the eyes and ears by the sound related to the display and the look-ahead zone production, and to improve the interest.

(13) If the special display is performed before the execution of the reach effect, the special display will continue to be performed even during the execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, even if the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect. If the sound related to the reach effect that is output when the look-ahead zone effect is not executed is not output during the execution of the reach effect, the player misunderstands that another reach effect has been executed, for example, a big hit. There is a risk of thinking that is being definitively notified. However, even if the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is output before the execution of the reach effect, the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the reach effect, thereby misleading the player. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

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

(15) Since there are a plurality of end conditions that trigger the end of the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect), it is possible to have various variations in the end of the look-ahead zone effect. By the way, when increasing the variation of the execution start of the look-ahead zone effect, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is started. On the other hand, when increasing the variation of the execution end of the look-ahead zone effect, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how the already executed look-ahead zone effect ends. In this way, by increasing the variation of the execution end of the look-ahead zone effect, it is possible to provide enjoyment different from the case of increasing the variation of the execution start of the look-ahead zone effect, and to improve the interest.

In addition, the first look-ahead zone production (first pre-production) and the second look-ahead zone production (first look-ahead zone production) have different expectations that a special game that will be a big hit exists among the special games whose execution is suspended. The end conditions that trigger the end of (2) pre-production) are the same. For example, when the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect differs depending on the type of the look-ahead zone effect, the player needs to pay attention to the execution end of the look-ahead zone effect according to the type of the look-ahead zone effect, and the degree of attention to the look-ahead zone effect. There is a risk that it will not be possible to fully improve the interests. However, even if the types of look-ahead zone effects are different, by making the end conditions the same, it is not necessary to pay attention to the end of execution of the look-ahead zone effects according to the type of look-ahead zone effects. Even when there are a plurality of zone effects, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the look-ahead zone effects.

(16) If the special game that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is a special game that is out of the question, and if the end condition of the second type or the end condition of the third type is satisfied, it is the target of the look-ahead zone effect. The execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends at a timing later than the case where the eleventh end condition, which is satisfied when the special game is a special game that is a big hit, is satisfied. In this way, even if the special game that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is a special game that is out of the question, the special game that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is a big hit by delaying the timing when the execution of the look-ahead zone effect ends. It is possible to shift the degree of attention to the fact that it is not a special game to the fact that the execution of the look-ahead zone effect does not end, and to suppress the decline in interest.

(17) If the special game targeted for the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is a special game that is out of the question, the look-ahead zone effect may continue to be executed even after the end of the special game. Therefore, the execution is suspended until the end condition of the second type or the end condition of the third type is satisfied (the second end condition is satisfied) and the execution of the look-ahead zone effect is completed. You can focus on the game and improve your interest.

(18) Type 2 termination conditions that are always satisfied when the specific conditions are met, and non-specific termination conditions that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific conditions are met. There is a third type of termination condition. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied, the end condition of the second type is always satisfied and the look-ahead zone production ends. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the specific condition is satisfied and to improve the interest. .. On the other hand, when the non-specific condition is satisfied, the pre-reading zone effect may end when the end condition of the third type is satisfied, or the pre-reading zone effect ends without satisfying the end condition of the third type. In some cases, it is not possible to pay attention to whether the non-specific conditions are satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest. Further, even when the non-specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the third type of termination condition is actually satisfied, and to improve the interest.

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

As shown in FIG. 16, the effect images EF1 and EF2 may be configured to be displayed in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol) above and below the effect display device 25. Similarly, the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured to be displayed in the horizontal direction (direction intersecting the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol) above and below the effect display device 25. Then, the character information included in the character images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured to be displayed in a direction intersecting the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game. That is, the character information that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed may be displayed in a direction that intersects the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect symbol game. In the case of such a configuration, the character information is displayed in the direction intersecting the fluctuation direction of the effect symbol in the effect game, which gives a sense of discomfort to the layout of the effect display device 25 and notices that the special display is performed. Since it can be easily made, it is possible to effectively make the execution of the look-ahead zone effect noticeable, and it becomes easy to improve the interest. As described above, the direction in which the character information is displayed does not have to be parallel to the changing direction of the effect symbol in the effect game.

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

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

-If a reach effect (for example, a super reach effect out of a normal reach effect and a super reach effect) is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect display device 25 does not display a background image related to the look-ahead zone effect and reaches. The background image related to the effect may be displayed. At this time, if the special display is configured to be continuously performed, even if the background image related to the look-ahead zone effect is not displayed and the background image related to the reach effect is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, the special display causes the special display. It is possible to recognize that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Further, by displaying the background image related to the reach effect during the execution of the reach effect, the reach effect can be further enjoyed.

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

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

-During the execution of the special game, when the notice image YG is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the jackpot advance notice effect is executed, the notice image YG is configured to be hidden at the interval between fluctuations after the end of the special game. You may. Further, the preview image YG may not be displayed in a mode accompanied by an operation, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the preview image YG is stopped without the operation, for example. Similarly, when the airplane image AP is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the flight effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the airplane image AP is hidden at the interval between fluctuations after the end of the special game. It may be configured. Further, the airplane image AP does not have to be displayed in a mode accompanied by an motion, and may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the airplane image AP is stopped without the motion, for example. Further, the flight effect may be configured to be executed over a plurality of special games. At this time, during the interval between fluctuations, the airplane image AP may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation, or may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode stopped without the operation. You may do so.

-The commentary effect may be configured to start during the execution of one special game and end at the end of the special game or before the end. In this case, since the commentary image KS displayed when the commentary effect is executed is hidden before the interval between fluctuations, the commentary image KS is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 during the interval between fluctuations. It will not be displayed. Then, in the above embodiment, the execution of all the display effects among the display effects different from the look-ahead zone effects executed by the effect display device 25 as the display means is configured to end before the interval between fluctuations. May be good. That is, when the pre-effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the previous variable game is set as the first variable game among the two consecutive variable games before and after the pre-effect is executed, and the latter. It is assumed that the variable game is the second variable game. At this time, in the above embodiment, among the display effects executed by the display means during the execution of the first variable game, all the display effects different from the pre-effects are executed before the interval period. May be good. Further, the effect executed over a plurality of variable games does not have to be a commentary effect for displaying the commentary image KS. For example, an effect executed by displaying a predetermined image different from the commentary image KS. There may be. The predetermined image referred to here is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is stopped without any movement during the variable game interval, while it is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which it is accompanied by an operation during the special game. You may do so.

-During the interval between fluctuations, the explanatory image KS may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by a predetermined operation. For example, what is a predetermined operation (operation during execution of a special game)? It may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode involving different operations. That is, it is not necessary to display the explanatory image KS on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the explanatory image KS is stopped without a predetermined operation during the interval between fluctuations.

-The button effect that is executed when the operation button BT is operated may be configured to be executable. Further, the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation button BT may be executed before the button effect is executed. For example, when executing the operation promotion effect, the effect display device 25 may be configured to display an image prompting the operation of the operation button BT. Then, if the operation promotion effect is executed while the special display is being performed, the special display may be temporarily interrupted. In addition, when the button effect is executed, the image related to the button effect may be displayed on the effect display device 25, or the movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be movable. Then, if the button effect is executed while the special display is being performed, the special display may be temporarily interrupted. As described above, when the special display is being performed and the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT is executed, if the special display is configured to be temporarily interrupted, the special display will be paid attention to. It becomes easier for the player who is playing the game to notice the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT. As a result, not only the special display and the look-ahead zone effect but also the effect related to the operation of the operation button BT can be easily enjoyed, and the interest can be effectively improved.

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

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

-The look-ahead zone effect may be an effect that is executed up to the look-ahead target game, and may be configured so that the look-ahead zone effect is not continuously executed even after the look-ahead target game. In this case, as the end condition of the look-ahead zone effect, there is an end condition that is satisfied by executing the look-ahead target game, but there is no end condition other than the eleventh end condition among the end conditions in the above embodiment. You may.

-When the pre-reading zone effect is executed with the first special game that is out of order as the pre-reading target game, and if the first special hold number at a predetermined timing for the pre-reading target game is "0", it continues after the pre-reading target game. It may be configured so that the look-ahead zone effect is not executed. The predetermined timing regarding the pre-reading target game referred to here may be at the start of execution of the pre-reading target game, at the timing during execution of the pre-reading target game, or at the end of the pre-reading target game. Good. If the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed even though the first special game to be executed after the pre-reading target game is not held, the first special game whose execution is already suspended is targeted. Since it is clear that this is not the case, there is a risk that the degree of attention to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect will decrease. Therefore, when the special game is not executed after the end of the look-ahead target game, the look-ahead zone effect is executed by restricting the continuous execution of the look-ahead zone effect after the look-ahead target game. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to. In order to regulate that the pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game, the pre-reading zone effect may be terminated regardless of the lottery result of the continuous lottery while performing the continuous lottery. You may make sure that you win the continuous lottery, or you may end the look-ahead zone production without performing the continuous lottery. Similarly, when the pre-reading zone effect is executed with the out-of-order second special game as the pre-reading target game, and the second special hold number at a predetermined timing for the pre-reading target game is "0", the pre-reading target game and thereafter. May be configured so that the look-ahead zone effect is not continuously executed.

-The winning probability of the continuous lottery may be different depending on the number of special games whose execution is suspended. For example, when the pre-reading zone effect is executed with the out-of-order first special game as the pre-reading target game, the continuous lottery is performed with the winning probability according to the first special hold number at a predetermined timing for the pre-reading target game. It may be configured. The predetermined timing regarding the pre-reading target game referred to here may be at the start of execution of the pre-reading target game, at the timing during execution of the pre-reading target game, or at the end of the pre-reading target game. Good. For example, when the first special hold number at a predetermined timing for the look-ahead target game is "1", the continuous lottery is performed as compared with the case where the first special hold number at the predetermined timing for the look-ahead target game is "4". It may be configured so that the winning probability of is high (or low).

-The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode accompanied by an operation, or the background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode in which the background image is stopped without the operation. Good. For example, in one of the execution of the special game and the interval between fluctuations, the background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 in a mode with motion, while in the other, the background image is stopped without motion. The background image may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

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

-During the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, even if the reach effect is executed, the sound related to the reach effect is not output from the speaker 18, and the sound related to the look-ahead zone effect is continuously output from the speaker 18. It may be configured as.

-During the execution of the reach effect, even if the look-ahead zone effect is promoted, for example, the background music corresponding to the look-ahead zone effect after the promotion (for example, the second background music), as well as "Now, The sound of "Ikuzo" may also be configured so as not to be output from the speaker 18. As described above, even during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the output of all sounds related to the look-ahead zone effect may be regulated during the execution of the reach effect. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the special display is continuously performed, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed while sufficiently enjoying the reach effect.

-In the above embodiment, the look-ahead zone effect (pre-effect) is executed by displaying a background image related to the look-ahead zone effect on the effect display device 25, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an image related to the look-ahead zone effect is displayed on the effect display device. It may be configured so that the look-ahead zone effect is executed by displaying on 25. In addition, the pre-reading zone effect may be executed by causing the decorative lamp 17 to emit light in a light emitting mode related to the pre-reading zone effect.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot notice effect is executed in any one of the first effect content to the third effect content. For example, the jackpot notice effect is executed in the second effect content. In this case, the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content may be executed after the jackpot notice effect of the first effect content is executed. Similarly, for example, when the jackpot notice effect of the third effect content is executed, the jackpot notice effect of the second effect content is executed after the jackpot advance notice effect of the first effect content is executed, and then the jackpot notice effect of the third effect content is executed. The jackpot notice effect may be configured to be executed. That is, the jackpot notice effect may be a so-called step-up notice effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the pre-reading zone effect is executed with the first special game as the pre-reading target game, the execution of the second special game is executed before the execution of the pre-reading target game is started. Is put on hold, the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the interrupted second special game) is executed before the pre-reading target game. In this case, at least one of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and the special display may be temporarily interrupted when the execution of the interrupted second special game is started. For example, during the intervariance interval immediately before the execution of the interrupted second special game is started, the look-ahead zone effect may be continuously executed and the special display may be continuously performed. In addition, when the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and at least one of the special displays are temporarily interrupted with the start of the execution of the interrupted second special game, the execution of the next first special game is started. Along with this, at least one of the temporarily suspended look-ahead zone effect execution and the special display may be resumed. At this time, during the interval between fluctuations after the end of the second special game that is interrupted, at least one of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and the special display is continuously interrupted. Even during the execution of the interrupted second special game, at least one of the execution of the look-ahead zone effect and the special display may be continued.

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

-Even after the end of the look-ahead target game, the look-ahead zone effect may be promoted. For example, if the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed and the jackpot is a big hit, the promotion lottery may be performed. With this configuration, it can be recognized that if the look-ahead zone effect is promoted after the look-ahead target game, a big hit will occur at a timing before the end of the special game. Therefore, the enjoyment when the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed even after the pre-reading target game is increased, and the degree of attention to the promotion of the look-ahead zone effect when the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed is increased. It is possible to effectively improve the interest. In addition, when the look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed even after the game to be read ahead, it is not necessary to promote the look-ahead zone effect only in the case of a big hit. May be configured to be promoted. Further, the winning probability of the promotion lottery, that is, the ease of promotion of the look-ahead zone effect may be different before and after the execution of the look-ahead target game. For example, after the pre-reading target game, the winning probability of the promotion lottery may be higher (or lower) than before the pre-reading target game.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in the following order. Further, the first special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, in the low base state, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first is 2 The production game corresponding to the special game may be executed.

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

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a probable change state, a specification that controls the probable change state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined one. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probability change state until the symbol change game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probabilistic state has a specification (V probabilistic machine) that controls the pachinko game machine to the probabilistic state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed. In addition, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game, and a specific round. There is a specification that causes a game. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a V probability change machine having any of these specifications.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as the sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) In the display means, the effect symbol game corresponding to the variable game may be executed during the execution of the variable game, and the reach effect may be executed during the execution of the effect symbol game. When the reach effect is executed during the execution of the above, the special display performed before the execution of the reach effect is continuously performed by the display means during the execution of the reach effect, while the reach effect is performed. The sound related to the pre-effect that was output before the execution of is not output, but the sound related to the reach effect is output from the speaker.

(B) When the variable game is executed, one of the specific condition and the non-specific condition is satisfied.
(C) When the pre-effect is executed, it is configured so that it can be recognized that there is a possibility that a hit variable game exists in the variable game whose execution is suspended.

(D) In the display means, the effect symbol game corresponding to the variable game is executed during the execution of the variable game, and the variable game is executed during the execution of the variable game even if the variable game is out of order. When the reach is formed in the effect symbol game, the specific condition is satisfied, but when the variable game is out of the game, the reach is not formed in the effect symbol game executed during the execution of the variable game. In that case, the non-specific condition is satisfied.

(E) The variable game includes a specific type of variable game and a non-specific type of variable game, and there are a plurality of types of hits, and the specific type of variable game is included in the specific condition. There is a condition that is satisfied when it is executed and when it is a hit of a predetermined type.

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

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main Board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

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In a game machine that can hold the execution of the variable game and can execute the effect design game during the execution of the variable game.
Display means to execute display effect and
A display control means for controlling the display means and
With a speaker,
The display effect includes a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended.
In the display means, when the pre-effect is executed, a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is performed.
The special display contains textual information and contains textual information.
When the special display is performed, the character information included in the special display can be scrolled.
The direction in which the character information included in the special display scrolls is the same as the direction in which the effect symbol scrolls in the effect symbol game.
When the pre-effect is executed, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-effect.
The pre-production ends when the end condition is satisfied,
The end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. Yes,
The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. A game machine featuring. In a game machine that can hold the execution of the variable game and can execute the effect design game during the execution of the variable game.
Display means to execute display effect and
A display control means for controlling the display means and
With a speaker,
The display effect includes a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended.
In the display means, when the pre-effect is executed, a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is performed.
The special display contains textual information and contains textual information.
When the special display is performed, the character information included in the special display can be scrolled.
The direction in which the character information included in the special display scrolls is the direction in which the effect symbol intersects the scroll direction in the effect symbol game.
When the pre-effect is executed, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-effect.
The pre-production ends when the end condition is satisfied,
The end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. Yes,
The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. A game machine featuring. In a game machine that can hold the execution of the variable game and can execute the effect design game during the execution of the variable game.
Display means to execute display effect and
A display control means for controlling the display means and
With a speaker,
The display effect includes a pre-effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended.
In the display means, when the pre-effect is executed, a special display that can identify that the pre-effect is being executed is performed.
In the case where the pre-effect is continuously executed over a plurality of consecutive variable games, the next variable game is performed after the variable game is completed among the plurality of continuous variable games in which the pre-effect is executed. During the interval until the start, the special display is continuously performed,
When the pre-effect is executed, the speaker outputs a sound related to the pre-effect.
If the reach is started in the effect symbol game while the sound related to the pre-effect is being output from the speaker, the output of the sound related to the pre-effect is limited.
The pre-production ends when the end condition is satisfied,
The end condition includes a first end condition that is satisfied when the variable game that is the target of the pre-production is a winning variable game, and a second end condition that is different from the first end condition. Yes,
The second end condition includes a specific end condition that is always satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, and a non-specific end condition that may or may not be satisfied even if the non-specific condition is satisfied. A game machine featuring.

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