JP7144069B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, such as the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, are controlled to a game state different from the normal state after the end of the jackpot game. In such a pachinko game machine, the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Then, in the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, when the upper limit number of symbol variation games are executed, the game is controlled to the normal state.

JP 2018-23644 A

Today, it is desired to suppress the decline in interest by devising a pachinko game machine that can be controlled from a game state that is more advantageous to the player to a normal state than the normal state.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game. State control means for controlling a game state; means, wherein the game state includes a first state and a second state, the second state having a higher advantage in acquiring game balls than the first state; The effects include a look-ahead effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit in the pattern variation game whose execution is suspended, and a specific effect suggesting control from the second state to the first state, In the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before being controlled from the first state to the second state, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted, while the predetermined number of times before being controlled from the second state to the first state. In the symbol variation game, execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated, and the specific effect can be executed in the second state.

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific effect is a effect capable of specifying the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the second state to the first state, and the effect control means controls from the second state to the first state. It is possible to execute the specific effect until it is controlled to the first state, and it is controlled to the first state from the symbol variation game the predetermined number of times before being controlled from the second state to the first state. Until then, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted, and the predetermined number of times may be equal to or greater than the number of times that can be specified by the specific effect.

With respect to the gaming machine, in the specific effect, an image capable of specifying the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the second state to the first state is displayed, and in the look-ahead effect, a plurality of symbol variations are displayed. It includes an effect that can be executed across the game, and it can be recognized that the look-ahead effect is executed by the action of a structure placed outside the image display section where the image is displayed. It is preferable that the look-ahead effect that can be executed across the symbol variation games can be varied for each symbol variation game.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of interest can be suppressed.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing types of prefetch commands; (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a transition suggestion effect. (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a firing intensity effect. 4 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect processing. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a look-ahead effect. 4(a) to 4(d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device in a situation where control is performed from a normal state to a specific state; FIG. 4(a) to 4(d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device in a situation where control is performed from a specific state to a normal state; FIG. A timing chart showing an example in which the execution of a look-ahead effect is either restricted or permitted in a situation where control is performed from a normal state to a specific state. A timing chart showing an example in which the execution of a look-ahead effect is either restricted or permitted in a situation where control is performed from a specific state to a normal state. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example in which the execution of the look-ahead effect is either restricted or allowed in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state in the second embodiment; FIG.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of gaming machines, includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the game ball is shot with the adjusted shooting intensity by adjusting the shooting intensity by operating the shooting handle HD.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 as an example. A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP executes effects (hereinafter referred to as voice effects) for outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. Speaker SP is provided in frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b as display portions capable of displaying a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game). . The symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) and a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game). In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not run concurrently. The special symbols include at least a big win symbol, which is an example of a big win display result, and a winning symbol, which is an example of a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and a big win game is generated (given) after the special game of the big win is finished.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special pending display unit 13c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. Display identifiable information. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special pending display unit 13d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display identifiable information. For example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include a normal winning symbol, which is an example of a normal winning display result, and a normal losing symbol, which is an example of a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning pattern is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is generated (provided) after the normal winning game is finished. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). do.

On the front side of the game board YB provided in the pachinko game machine 10, a game area YBa is formed in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area of the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. ing. The effect display device EH executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character.

An effect game is displayed as one of the display effects on the effect display device EH. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the effect game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same. When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The missing symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, such as fluctuation display. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special game and an effect game executed corresponding to the special game. In the following description, the special game and the effect game are collectively referred to as "variation game".

A ready-to-win effect can be executed in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win effect in the effect game and to finally derive a predetermined symbol combination. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to specific symbol rows, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal ready-to-win performance.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special start port 15 as an example of a start port. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first special starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first special starting hole 15 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The first special starting port 15 is always open so that game balls can enter.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second special start port 16 as an example of a start port. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second special starting hole 16 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an open state in which a game ball can enter the second special starting port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second special starting port 16. A normal variable member 17 can operate. Prepare. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 18. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 is a special variable member that is an example of a means capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the big prize winning port 18. 19. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the jackpot game. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 25. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal starting sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 3). The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when a game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26. - 特許庁The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the normal prize winning sensor, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁As an example, the out port 27 is formed at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the first special start hole 15, the second special start hole 16, the big winning hole 18, and the normal winning hole 26 are out. It is discharged out of the machine through the port 27 .

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be hit separately so as to flow down either the left area R1 of the center frame W or the right area R2 of the center frame W. A first special starting port 15 and a normal winning port 26 are formed in the downflow path of the game ball in the left region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by shooting a game ball so as to flow down the left region R1 of the game region YBa, it is possible to make the ball enter the first special start hole 15 and the normal winning hole 26. is. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a launch intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the left region R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". In the pachinko game machine 10, by shooting a game ball so as to flow down the right area R2 of the game area YBa, it is possible to make the ball enter the second special start opening 16, the big winning opening 18, and the gate 25. is. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the right region R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an effect movable body EY as a structural body. As an example, the effect movable body EY has a shape that imitates a full moon. The effect movable body EY is not limited to this, and may have a shape imitating letters or characters. The effect movable body EY is provided on the game board YB. Not limited to this, the effect movable body EY may be provided on the frame body 11 . The effect movable body EY is positioned in front of the image display section GH and at an original position P1 indicated by a solid line in the drawing, which is a position overlapping with a part of the image display area of the image display section GH in a front view. . More specifically, the effect movable body EY is arranged outside the image display section GH in the left direction and outside the image display section GH in the upward direction when viewed from the front. In other words, the effect movable body EY is located in the upper left part of the image display section GH when viewed from the front, is arranged in front of the image display section GH, and overlaps a part of the image display area of the image display section GH. placed in position. Not limited to this, the effect movable body EY may be arranged at a position that does not overlap the entire image display area of the image display section GH when viewed from the front. For example, the effect movable body EY may be arranged outside the outline forming the outer shape of the image display area of the image display section GH when viewed from the front. In this manner, the effect movable body EY of the present embodiment is arranged outside the image display portion GH on which an image is displayed.

The effect movable body EY includes a stepping motor SM (shown in FIG. 3) as an example of means for displacing the effect movable body EY. As an example, the effect movable body EY is configured to be displaceable between an original position P1 and a effect position P4 indicated by a two-dot chain line. The effect position P4 is a position that protrudes closer to the center of the image display section GH in front view than the original position P1. The effect position P4 is a position where the effect movable body EY overlaps the image display area of the image display section GH in a larger area than the original position P1 when viewed from the player. Therefore, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the effect position P4, the image display area of the image display section GH becomes more difficult to see than when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1. . The effect movable body EY executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a movable body effect) to operate the effect movable body EY.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect movable body EY are effect devices capable of executing effects, respectively, and they constitute the effect device group DE, which is an example of effect execution means. Configure. The production execution means is not limited to including all of the production display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the production movable body EY. may have been

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability variation function for varying the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assistance function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second special start port 16, and a time for shortening the variation time of the special game. Equipped with shortening function and . The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the variable probability function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high-probability state is more advantageous for the player than the low-probability state.

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for assisting the entry of a ball into the second special starting port 16, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second special starting port 16 is different. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate is higher than the low ball-entering rate state. When the ball-entering assist function is activated, the ball-entering rate state shifts from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state, making it easier to establish the starting condition for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball-entering rate state is more advantageous for the player than the low ball-entering rate state.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second control is control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second control may be a control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in the low ball entry rate state, but the normal lottery itself is performed with a predetermined probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal per game is more than the time of the low ball entry rate state, and one time of the normal variable member 17 in the normal per game At least one control of making the opening time of the ball longer than that in the low ball entry rate state may be performed.

Next, the time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states with different variable times (average variable times) of the special game. The plurality of variable time states include a long variable time state and a short variable time state in which the average variable time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long variable time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can actually be executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the suspension of the special game is improved. Note that, in the present embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and becomes non-operable together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three game states, a normal state, a special state, and a specific state. The normal state is a game state in which none of the variable probability function, the assisting function for entering balls, and the time saving function operate. The special state is a gaming state in which all of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function are activated. The specific state is a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. In this embodiment, the normal state corresponds to the first state, and the specific state corresponds to the second state. Thus, the game state of this embodiment includes the first state and the second state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state in the normal state, and is controlled to a high ball entry rate state in the special state and the specific state. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the special state is controlled, the game balls enter the starting hole more easily than when the normal state is controlled, and the payout condition for the prize balls is satisfied. easy to do That is, the special state has a higher degree of advantage in acquiring game balls than the normal state. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled in a specific state, it is easier for game balls to enter the starting hole than when it is controlled in a normal state, and the payout condition for prize balls is established. easy. That is, the specific state has a higher degree of advantage in acquiring game balls than the normal state.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, a first big win is defined for the first big win symbol, and a second big win is defined for the second big win symbol. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern is called "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern is called "second jackpot game".

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a special lottery (big win lottery) is won and the big win pattern is the first big win pattern, the first big win game is generated (given) after the special game for the first big win is finished. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a special lottery (big win lottery) is won and the big win pattern is the second big win pattern, the second big win game is generated after the special game for the second big win is finished.

In the big-hit game, first, an opening effect that can specify the start of the big-hit game is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). The jackpot game is a state advantageous to the player who can win the game ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole 18 . In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time) that allows the end of the jackpot game to be specified. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a special state from the end of the first big win game to the start of the next big win game. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific state until the 100th special game is completed after the second jackpot game is finished, or until the next jackpot game is generated.

Here, the transition of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game in a low probability state is executed 900 times without causing a big win game after the end of the big win game, the game state shifts. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific state upon completion of 900 special games in a low-probability state without occurrence of a jackpot game after the jackpot game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is over, it is controlled to either the special state or the specific state based on the type of jackpot. In the pachinko game machine 10, the special state is controlled after the end of the first big win game, and the special state is continued until the big win game is generated. Since the special state is a high-probability state, the special game cannot be executed in the low-probability state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special game ends 900 times without the occurrence of a big win game after the end of the first big win game, the specific state is not controlled.

The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific state after the end of the second big win game, and the specific state is continued until 100 special games are ended or a big win game is generated. Since the specific state is a low-probability state, a special game can be executed in the low-probability state. In the pachinko game machine 10, when 100 times of special games are finished without causing a big win game after the second big win game is finished, the specific state is controlled to a normal state. Since the normal state is a low-probability state, a special game can be executed in the low-probability state. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific state when 900 special games are completed without the occurrence of a big winning game after the second big winning game. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when 100 times of special games are completed without causing the second big win game after the second big win game is ended, the specific state is controlled to the normal state, and then the big win game is caused. When 800 special games are completed without any special game, the normal state is controlled to the specific state. In the pachinko game machine 10, after the second jackpot game is finished, the special game in the low-probability state is finished 900 times without causing the jackpot game, and after being controlled from the normal state to the specific state, the jackpot is further won. When the special game ends 1200 times without any game being played, the specific state is controlled to the normal state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 and a sub control board 50 . The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The main control board 40 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). The sub control board 50 controls the effect device group DE, which is an example of effect execution means, by executing various processes related to effect based on various control information (control commands) output by the main control board 40. .

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main CPU 42) and a storage section. The main CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 43). , denoted as main RWM 44) and .

The main ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main ROM 43 stores a jackpot determination value used for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won in a special lottery (jackpot lottery). In addition, the main ROM 43 stores a specific determination value used for determining whether or not a specific winning pattern is to be determined and stopped when a big win is not won in a special lottery (big win lottery). Further, the main ROM 43 stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the ready-to-win performance when the jackpot lottery is not won.

The main ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. The variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least a part of the effect content (variation content) of the effect game performed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a ready-to-win performance is performed in the performance game, and finally a big-hit symbol combination is derived. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination in the effect game. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which a ready-to-win effect is performed in the performance game and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which no ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game.

The main RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main CPU 42 . For example, information stored by the main RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 42 . The main CPU 42, the main ROM 43, the main RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured on one chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be configured separately.

The main control board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control board 40 is connected to the display sections 13a to 13f. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control board 40 is connected to solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

The sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51 , a sub ROM 52 and a sub RWM 53 . The sub CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub control programs. The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect, and the like.

The secondary RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, the information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control board 50 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub control board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub control board 50 is connected to a stepping motor SM capable of operating the effect movable body EY. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the stepping motor SM. Thereby, the sub CPU 51 can control the operation of the effect movable body EY. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 corresponds to effect control means for controlling the effect display device EH as effect executing means, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect movable body EY.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 42 of the main control board 40 will be described.
The main CPU 42 performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot game processing, state transition processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal winning as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms). Execute game processing. In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by information output processing executed as timer interrupt processing.

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first special starting port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first special starting port 15, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special reserved number and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special pending number. Thus, the starting condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1 when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special lottery (big winning lottery), a big winning pattern random number used for determining a big winning pattern, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and a performance judgment random number used for a performance lottery. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the first special game until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. . As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game based on the entry of the game ball into the first special start hole 15 . The main CPU 42 performs prefetch command generation processing, which will be described later, to generate a control command (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the change contents of the newly suspended special game. The main CPU 42 then outputs the generated prefetch command to the sub control board 50 .

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM 44, when the game ball has not entered the first special start port 15, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second special starting port 16, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. When the game ball has entered the second special starting port 16, the main CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the second special reserved number and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special reservation number. Thus, the starting condition of the second special game is established when the game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2 when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main RWM 44, thereby suspending the execution of the second special game until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. . In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game based on the entry of the game ball into the second special starting hole 16 . The main CPU 42 performs prefetch command generation processing, which will be described later, to generate a prefetch command that can specify the contents of the fluctuation of the newly suspended special game. The main CPU 42 then outputs the generated prefetch command to the sub control board 50 . After that, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process.

Here, the prefetch command generation process and the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the prefetch commands of this embodiment are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC4, for example. The look-ahead command SC1 is executed when the value of the special hit random number does not match either the big hit determination value or the specific determination value (shown as mismatch in FIG. 4) and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. generated. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the special hit random number does not match the big hit determination value but matches the specific determination value. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the special hit random number does not match either the big win determination value or the specific determination value, and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the special hit random number matches the big hit determination value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on the random number information acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command based on at least a part of the random numbers selected from the special winning random numbers, the jackpot random numbers, the variation pattern random numbers, and the performance determination random numbers obtained in the special symbol input process, and stores the commands in the output buffer. Store. When generating a look-ahead command for the first special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command that can specify the first special reservation number, and stores it in the output buffer. When generating a look-ahead command for the second special game, the main CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command that can specify the second special reservation number, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as prefetch command SC1 based on the random number information for the first special game when the first special reserved number is "3", the main CPU 42 determines that the first special reserved number is A prefetch command SC1 that can identify "3" is generated. In this way, the prefetch command can specify which prefetch command is the first special game or the second special game, and can specify the number of times the execution of the special game is suspended. is.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol start process. When the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reserved number is zero, the main CPU 42 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special pending number. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires from the main RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses a special winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

When winning a jackpot, the main CPU 42 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 42 performs a jackpot pattern lottery using jackpot pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines jackpot patterns to be derived in the first special game. The main CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit variation pattern. After that, the main CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 42 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 42 uses a special winning random number that can be specified from the random number information to determine a winning symbol to be derived in the first special game. Specifically, when the value of the special hit random number matches the specific determination value, the main CPU 42 determines a specific losing symbol. In this case, the main CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a losing variation pattern without reach. On the other hand, if the value of the special hit random number does not match the specific determination value, the main CPU 42 determines a winning design that is different from the specific winning design. In this case, the main CPU 42 determines a loss variation pattern with reach or without reach based on the lottery result of the effect lottery.

When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special game". Since the process is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the big win lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the big win lottery, and then ends the special symbol start process. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 42 executes the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, so that a special lottery (jackpot) is generated when a game ball enters the starting hole. lottery).

The main CPU 42 stores the variation start command and the special symbol command in the output buffer in the jackpot variation process and the losing variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the first special game is to be executed, the main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 42 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 42 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) in the output buffer.

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 42 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main CPU 42 stores a fluctuation end command in the output buffer after the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing the jackpot game process as the timer interrupt process. When the main CPU 42 derives the big win symbols in the special game, the main CPU 42 executes the big win game process after the big win special game ends. The main CPU 42 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 42 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 42 stores a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game, and opens the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time elapses, the main CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 to close the big winning opening 18. This ends the round game. The main CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Each time a round game is started, the main CPU 42 stores a control command that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 42 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main CPU 42 terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, state transition processing for transitioning the probability state, ball-entering rate state, and variable time state will be described. The main CPU 42 of this embodiment performs the following control by executing state transition processing as timer interrupt processing.

The main CPU 42 sets a high accuracy flag in the main RWM 44 after finishing the first big win game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main RWM 44 after finishing the second big win game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to the low probability state. The main CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the high accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the jackpot game. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

The main CPU 42 sets a time saving flag in the main RWM 44 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the high ball entry rate state. When the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is set, the main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls the low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. It should be noted that the main CPU 42 performs control to the short variation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and performs control to the long variation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state. In this way, the main CPU 42 controls to a special state after finishing the first jackpot game. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the special state (hereinafter referred to as a special state command) in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 42 controls to a specific state after finishing the second jackpot game. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify a specific state (hereinafter referred to as a specific state command) in the output buffer. Further, when the big win game is started, the main CPU 42 controls to the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the normal state (hereinafter referred to as normal state command) in the output buffer.

When the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 42 sets the number of times of time reduction (100 times in this embodiment) and the number of times of operation (900 times in this embodiment) in the main RWM 44 . At this time, the main CPU 42 stores control information that can specify the number of times of time saving (hereinafter referred to as a time saving number command) and control information that can specify the number of times of operation (hereinafter referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the number-of-hours command is information that can specify the remaining number of special games that are controlled from the specific state to the normal state. In this embodiment, the number-of-operations command is information that can specify the remaining number of special games that are controlled from the normal state to the specific state.

The main CPU 42 updates (subtracts 1 in this embodiment) the value of the number of times of time saving stored in the main RWM 44 each time the special game is started after the end of the second jackpot game, thereby making the second jackpot game. Count the number of executions of the special game after the end. When the number of times of working hours is updated, the main CPU 42 stores the number of times of working hours command in the output buffer. The main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game has reached 100 after the end of the second jackpot game ends. That is, when the 100th special game is completed after the end of the second jackpot game, the main CPU 42 controls to the low ball entry rate state, and then to the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the normal state command in the output buffer.

The main CPU 42 updates (subtracts 1 in this embodiment) the value of the number of times of operation stored in the main RWM 44 each time the special game is started after the second big win game is over, thereby making the second big win game possible. Count the number of executions of the special game after the end. When the number of operations is updated, the main CPU 42 stores the number of operations command in the output buffer. The main CPU 42 sets a time saving flag in the main RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game has reached 900 times after the end of the second jackpot game ends. That is, when the 900th special game ends after the end of the second jackpot game, the main CPU 42 controls to the high ball entry rate state, and controls to the specific state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the specific state command in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 42 sets the number of times of time saving (1200 times in this embodiment) in the main RWM 44 and stores the time saving number command in the output buffer.

After the number of executions of the special game after the end of the second big win game reaches 900 times, the main CPU 42 updates the value of the number of times of time saving stored in the main RWM 44, thereby increasing the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the second big win game. The number of executions of the special game is counted after the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 times. When the number of times of working hours is updated, the main CPU 42 stores the number of times of working hours command in the output buffer. When the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 after the end of the second jackpot game and the number of executions of the special game reaches 1200, when the special game ends, the main CPU 42 reduces the time stored in the main RWM 44. Clear the flag. That is, the main CPU 42 controls to the low ball entry rate state and to the normal state when the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 times after the second jackpot game is finished, and the 1200th special game is finished. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the normal state command in the output buffer. It should be noted that the main CPU 42 initializes the number of times of time saving and the number of times of operation when starting a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the main CPU 42 corresponds to state control means for controlling the game state by performing state transition processing.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal starting sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations and updates it. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information capable of specifying the updated number of normal reservations. Thus, the condition for starting the normal game is established when the game ball is detected by the normal starting sensor SE4 when the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 42 acquires a random number generated by the random number circuit 45 and causes the main RWM 44 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. The main CPU 42 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is for normal games and the order in which the random number information is stored. After that, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol input process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the random number information used in the normal game in the main RWM 44, so that the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the normal game.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being played and when the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the normal reserved number is zero, the normal symbol start process is terminated.

When the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main CPU 42 performs processing for executing a normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations and updates it. The main CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display information capable of specifying the number of normal reservations after updating. Next, the main CPU 42 acquires from the main RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. Subsequently, the main CPU 42 uses the acquired random number information to perform a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a normal winning. When the normal winning is won, the main CPU 42 determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game, and then terminates the normal symbol start processing. When the normal winning is not won, the main CPU 42 terminates the normal symbol start processing after determining the normal losing symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game.

After completing the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 42 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 42 starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. It controls the display unit 13e.

Next, the normal winning game processing performed by the main CPU 42 will be described.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. The main CPU 42 of the present embodiment performs the following control by executing normal winning game processing as timer interrupt processing. When the main CPU 42 derives the normal winning symbols in the normal game, the main CPU 42 executes the normal winning game processing after the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning game process, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the open mode in the low ball-entering rate state when the ball-entering rate state is high. . Further, in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second special starting port 16 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the open state when the high ball entry rate state is, compared to the open state when the low ball entry rate state, the second special starting port 16 is opened in one normal winning game. The number of times the second special starting port 16 is opened is large, and the total time during which the second special starting port 16 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second special starting port 16 is opened in the open state in the high ball entry rate state, the second special start port 16 is opened in the open state in the low ball entry rate state. It is easier to enter the game ball into the second special starting port 16 as compared with the case. That is, in the high ball-entering rate state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second special starting port 16 is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. Therefore, the special state and the specific state are states in which game balls are more likely to enter the second special starting port 16 than in the normal state, and the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be established. For this reason, the special state and the specific state have a higher degree of advantage in acquiring game balls than the normal state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 will be described.
First, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
When the normal state command is input, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information that can identify the normal state. When receiving the special state command, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store information that can identify the special state. When the specific state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RWM 53 to store information that can identify the specific state.

Next, the effect game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when a variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (details of effect) for the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on special symbols that can be specified from the command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbols can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols to be missed when a missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 may determine a winning symbol combination including a ready-to-win when a losing variation pattern associated with a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect is specified.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time determined by the variation pattern. Then, after starting the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and upon input of the variation end command, stops and fixes the symbol combination.

Next, the big hit effect processing will be described.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute an opening effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the round command, it controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the round effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the ending command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group DE so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a transition suggesting effect) regarding the transition of the game state will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 can execute a transition suggestive effect on the effect display device EH. The pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a transition suggesting effect when controlling from a normal state to a specific state. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a transition suggesting effect when controlling from a specific state to a normal state. In this embodiment, when the specific state is controlled to the normal state, the transition suggesting effect that suggests that the specific state is to be controlled to the normal state corresponds to the specific effect. A specific effect can be executed in a specific state.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the normal state, the effect display device EH indicates that the area DA, which is part of the image display area of the image display section GH, is controlled from the normal state to the specific state. As an example of the transition suggesting effect, a character string Rs of "10 times left until easy time" is displayed. FIG. 5(a) is an example of a transition suggesting effect displayed on the effect display device EH when the number of variable game executions remaining until the normal state is controlled to the specific state is 10 times. Incidentally, the remaining number of times of the character string Rs is decremented by 1 each time the variation game ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the number of executions of the variable game from the normal state to the specific state by displaying the character string Rs on the effect display device EH. In other words, the transition-suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state is a effect that can specify the number of executions of the symbol variation game until control from the normal state to the specific state. Then, in the transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state, an image is displayed that can specify the number of executions of the symbol variation game until the control from the normal state to the specific state. Note that the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 are configured so as not to overlap when viewed from the front. That is, the character string Rs is configured so as not to be difficult to see because the line of sight is blocked by the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in the specific state, the effect display device EH indicates that the area DA, which is a part of the image display area of the image display section GH, is controlled from the specific state to the normal state. As an example of a transition suggesting effect (specific effect), a character string Re of "10 times remaining until the end of the easy time" is displayed. FIG. 5(b) is an example of a transition suggesting effect displayed on the effect display device EH when the number of executions of the variable game remaining from the specific state to the normal state is ten. Incidentally, the remaining number of times of the character string Re is decremented by 1 each time the variable game is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the number of executions of the variable game from the specific state to the normal state by displaying the character string Re on the effect display device EH. In other words, the transition suggesting effect (specific effect) that suggests that the specific state is controlled to the normal state is a effect that can specify the number of times the symbol variation game is executed until the specific state is controlled to the normal state. . Then, in a transition suggestive effect (specific effect) suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state, an image that can specify the number of executions of the symbol variation game until the control from the specific state to the normal state is displayed. . Note that the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 are configured so as not to overlap when viewed from the front. That is, the character string Re is configured so as not to be difficult to see because the line of sight is blocked by the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1.

Processing related to the shift suggestion effect performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, a description will be given of processing relating to a transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs a command for the number of times of actuation that can specify 10 times in the normal state and then inputs a variation start command, the sub CPU 51 starts a transition suggesting performance suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state. Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a variable start command after inputting a command for the number of times of operation that can specify 10 times in the normal state, the effect display device EH displays a character string Rs of "10 times remaining until easy time". is displayed. After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the number-of-operations command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs according to the number-of-operations command that has been input. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs an actuation count command that can specify 3 times, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs of "3 times left until the easy time".

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a number-of-operations command capable of specifying 0 times, it causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Rs of "0 times left until easy time". The secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs of "0 times left until the easy time", and after a predetermined period of time has passed, the sub CPU 51 displays a transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. terminate. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs "0 times left until the easy time", and then counts the display time. When the display time reaches a predetermined time, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to erase the character string Rs of "0 times left until the easy time".

Next, a description will be given of a process related to a transition suggesting effect (specific effect) that suggests that the specific state is controlled to the normal state.
When the sub CPU 51 inputs a time-saving number of times command that can be specified 10 times in a specific state, it starts a transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the specific state to the normal state. Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a time-saving number command that can specify 10 times in a specific state, it causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Re of "10 times remaining until the end of the easy time". After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Re in accordance with the time-saving command input before inputting the variation start command. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a variable start command after inputting a command for the number of times of operation that can specify 3 times, it causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Re of "Two times left until the end of the easy time".

When the sub CPU 51 inputs a variable start command after inputting a command for the number of times of shortening time that can specify one time, it causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the comfortable time". The secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the comfortable time", and after a predetermined time elapses, a transition suggesting effect suggesting that the specific state will be controlled to the normal state. terminate. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the easy time", and then counts the display time. When the display time reaches a predetermined time, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to erase the character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the easy time".

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the firing intensity of the firing handle HD in each game state will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when hitting to the right when the ball entry rate is low, the game ball can be entered into the gate 25, but it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second special start hole 16.例文帳に追加Furthermore, when hitting to the right, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first special starting hole 15 (or it does not enter), so the number of special games executed per unit time is greatly reduced. Therefore, when the ball entry rate is low, it is preferable to hit left-handed. That is, in the normal state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball can be entered into the gate 25 and can be easily entered into the second special start hole 16 by striking to the right when the ball entry rate is high. Therefore, when the ball entry rate is high, it is preferable to hit to the right. That is, in the special state and the specific state, it is preferable to hit to the right. As described above, in the normal state in this embodiment, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with a shooting intensity that is left-handed. On the other hand, in the special state and the specific state in the present embodiment, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with a shooting intensity of hitting to the right.

A description will be given of an effect related to the firing intensity of the firing handle HD (hereinafter referred to as a firing intensity effect).
The pachinko game machine 10 can execute the shooting intensity effect on the effect display device EH. The shooting intensity effect of the present embodiment includes an effect that recommends shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that is right-handed (hereinafter referred to as a right-handed shooting effect) and a game ball that is shot with a shooting intensity that is left-handed. There is an effect (hereinafter referred to as a left-handed effect) that recommends that.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in a specific state, the effect display device EH displays characters "right-handed" as an example of a right-handed effect in an area DB, which is a part of the image display area of the image display section GH. A column Mu and an image simulating a "right arrow" are displayed. In the pachinko game machine 10, a right-handed performance is started when a normal state is controlled to a specific state, and the right-handed performance is continued until a predetermined time elapses after the start of the right-handed performance. When viewed from the front, the area DB and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 are configured so as not to overlap each other. That is, the image simulating the character string Mu and the "right arrow" is configured so that the line of sight is not obstructed by the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1, so that it is not difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the normal state, the effect display device EH displays characters "left-handed" as an example of a left-handed effect in an area DB, which is a part of the image display area of the image display section GH. A column Hu and an image simulating a "left arrow" are displayed. In the pachinko game machine 10, a left-handed performance is started when a specific state is controlled to a normal state, and the left-handed performance is continued until a predetermined time elapses after the start of the left-handed performance. When viewed from the front, the area DB and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 are configured so as not to overlap each other. In other words, the character string Hu and the image simulating the "left arrow" are configured so that the line of sight is not obstructed by the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1, so that they are not difficult to see.

The processing related to the firing intensity presentation performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the processing relating to the right-handed effect will be described.
When the sub CPU 51 inputs a specific state command in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 starts the right-handed effect. Specifically, when a specific state command is input in the normal state, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Mu of "Right shot" and an image simulating a "Right arrow". The sub CPU 51 terminates the right-handed effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after the specific state command is input in the normal state. Specifically, when a specific state command is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Mu and an image simulating a "right arrow" to produce a right-handed effect. clocks the execution time of The secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to erase the character string Mu of "Right Hit" and the image simulating "Right Arrow" when the execution time of the right hit effect reaches a predetermined time.

Next, the processing related to the left-handed effect will be described.
When the sub CPU 51 inputs a normal state command in a specific state, it starts a left-handed effect. Specifically, when the normal state command is input in the specific state, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Hu of "left shot" and an image simulating a "left arrow". The secondary CPU 51 terminates the left-handed effect based on the lapse of a predetermined time after the normal state command is input in the specific state. Specifically, when the normal state command is input in the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display a character string Hu of "left-handed" and an image simulating a "left-handed arrow" to produce a left-handed performance. clocks the execution time of The secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to erase the character string Hu of "left-handed" and the image imitating the "left-handed arrow" when the execution time of the left-handed performance reaches a predetermined time.

A description will be given of an effect (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead effect) that is executed for the variable game whose execution is suspended.
The pachinko game machine 10 can execute a look-ahead effect in each effect device constituting the effect device group DE. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a look-ahead effect for the variable game whose execution is suspended. The look-ahead effect is a effect that suggests a big win in the target variable game. In other words, it is an effect suggesting the possibility that the pattern variation game (special game) whose execution is suspended will be a big win. In this way, the look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests a big win, and thus can be said to be an effect that the player can easily pay attention to.

The look-ahead effect of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of look-ahead effects. As an example, the look-ahead effect of the present embodiment includes a pending change effect. The pending change effect is a change in the display mode of the pending icon displayed on the effect display device EH as information indicating the pending variable game, so that the variable game indicated by the pending icon (the subject of the pending change effect It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit in a variable game). A pending change effect may be executable in a plurality of variable games. For example, the pending change effect may be executed multiple times in a plurality of variable games until the variable game targeted for the pending change effect is executed. That is, the display mode of the pending icon indicating the variable game targeted for the look-ahead effect may be changed multiple times in multiple variable games.

Further, as an example, the look-ahead effect of the present embodiment includes zone effects. The zone effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit in the variable game targeted for the zone effect by displaying a background image different from the normal background image on the effect display device EH. Background images different from ordinary background images include a plurality of types of background images, and the degree of expectation for a big win is suggested according to the types of background images. A zone effect may be executable in a plurality of variable games. For example, a background image different from the normal background image may be displayed on the effect display device EH in a plurality of variable games until the pending variable game targeted for the zone effect is executed.

Further, as an example, the look-ahead effect of the present embodiment includes a step-up effect. The step-up effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit in the variable game, which is the object of the step-up effect, by displacing the effect movable body EY. The step-up effect is an effect in which the effect movable body EY can be positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4 by displacing the effect movable body EY from the original position P1. The step-up performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the position of the performance movable body EY. The step-up effect may be executable in a plurality of variable games. For example, the step-up effect may be executed multiple times in a plurality of variable games until the variable game targeted for the step-up effect is executed. That is, the effect movable body EY may be displaced multiple times in multiple variation games. As described above, the look-ahead effect may be executable over a plurality of symbol variation games.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead effect in a special state, a specific state, and a normal state. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the degree of expectation that the variable game targeted for the look-ahead performance will be a big hit is higher than the degree of expectation that the variable game that is not targeted for the look-ahead performance will be a big win. there is In this embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect may be restricted in a specific state. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated in a situation where the specific state is controlled to the normal state. In the present embodiment, the situation in which the specific state is controlled to the normal state refers to the period from the variable game a predetermined number of times (15 times in this embodiment) before the specific state to the normal state is controlled to the normal state. corresponds to the situation. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in a specific state, execution of the hold change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect is regulated from the variation game before 15 rotations controlled to the normal state to the time when it is controlled to the normal state. be.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted in the situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state. In the present embodiment, the situation in which the normal state is controlled to the specific state refers to the period from the variable game a predetermined number of times (15 times in this embodiment) before the normal state to the specific state is controlled to the specific state. corresponds to the situation. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal state, execution of the hold change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect is permitted from the variation game before 15 rotations controlled to the specific state to the time when it is controlled to the specific state. be.

Also, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect may be restricted in the normal state. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled from the specific state to the normal state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated during the execution of the left-handed effect in the normal state. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the holding change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect is restricted during the execution of the left-handed effect in the normal state. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted under the condition that the left-handed effect is completed in the normal state. In the present embodiment, the end of the left-handed effect corresponds to the predetermined condition. That is, in the present embodiment, after the specific state is controlled to the normal state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted during execution of the right-handed effect in a specific state. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of the hold change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect is permitted during the execution of the right-handed effect in the specific state. By the way, in the special state, execution of the look-ahead effect is always permitted.

A process related to the look-ahead effect performed by the sub CPU 51 (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead effect process) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the secondary CPU 51 executes a prefetch effect process when a prefetch command is input. In the look-ahead effect process, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the input look-ahead command is one of the look-ahead command SC3 and the look-ahead command SC4 (step S101). If the input prefetch command is neither the prefetch command SC3 nor the prefetch command SC4, the secondary CPU 51 ends the prefetch effect processing. On the other hand, if the input prefetch command is either the prefetch command SC3 or the prefetch command SC4, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the game state is the specific state (step S102). When the gaming state is the specific state, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the input time reduction command is 15 times or less (step S103). When the input time saving command is 15 times or less, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the prefetch effect process. As described above, in the present embodiment, in a specific state, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted when the number of times of time saving is 15 times or less.

If the gaming state is not the specific state, or if the input time-saving command is not 15 times or less, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the left-handed effect is being executed (step S104). When the left-handed effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead effect process. Thus, in this embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted when the left-handed effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the left-handed effect is not being executed, the secondary CPU 51 performs a prefetch effect lottery and determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect (step S105). When it is determined not to execute the look-ahead effect, the sub CPU 51 ends the look-ahead effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect, the secondary CPU 51 determines the type of look-ahead effect (step S106). As described above, the look-ahead effect in the present embodiment includes the pending change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect, and there are three types of look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is not limited to this, and may be two or less types, or may be four or more types.

Here, a step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, a step-up effect, which is an example of a look-ahead effect, is executed by displacing the effect movable body EY. In FIG. 8(a), the first special reservation number becomes 4 based on the game ball entering the first special starting port 15 in the normal state, and a step-up effect is performed for the newly reserved variable game. It shall be decided to carry out. In FIG. 8A, although execution of the step-up effect has been determined, the step-up effect has not yet been executed, and the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1. When viewed from the front, the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 do not overlap. Further, when viewed from the front, the region DB and the effect movable body EY positioned at the original position P1 do not overlap. Therefore, when the effect movable body EY is at the original position P1, the transition suggesting effect and the firing intensity effect are less likely to be hindered by the effect movable body EY.

It is assumed that the variable game in FIG. 8(a) has ended, a new variable game has started in FIG. 8(b), and step-up effects have been executed. In FIG. 8B, the step-up effect is executed, the effect movable body EY is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and the effect movable body EY is positioned at the effect position P2. When viewed from the front, the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P2 overlap. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, the area DA and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2 while the transition suggesting effect is being executed, the transition suggesting effect is inhibited by the effect movable body EY. can be Further, when viewed from the front, the area DB overlaps with the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P2. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, the area DB and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2 while the firing intensity effect is being executed, the firing intensity effect is hindered by the effect movable body EY. can be

It is assumed that the variation game in FIG. 8(b) has ended, a new variation game has started in FIG. 8(c), and step-up effects have been executed. In FIG. 8(c), the step-up effect is executed, the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P2 to the effect position P3, and the effect movable body EY is positioned at the effect position P3. When viewed from the front, the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P3 overlap. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P2 to the effect position P3, the area DA and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P2 to the effect position P3 while the transition suggesting effect is being executed, the transition suggesting effect is inhibited by the effect movable body EY. can be Further, when viewed from the front, the area DB overlaps with the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P3. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P2 to the effect position P3, the region DB and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P2 to the effect position P3 while the firing intensity effect is being executed, the firing intensity effect is hindered by the effect movable body EY. can be

It is assumed that the variable game in FIG. 8(c) is finished, a new variable game is started in FIG. 8(d), and the step-up effect is executed. In FIG. 8(d), the step-up effect is executed, the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P3 to the effect position P4, and the effect movable body EY is positioned at the effect position P4. When viewed from the front, the area DA and the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P4 overlap. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P3 to the effect position P4, the area DA and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P3 to the effect position P4 while the transition suggesting effect is being executed, the transition suggesting effect is inhibited by the effect movable body EY. can be Further, when viewed from the front, the area DB overlaps with the effect movable body EY positioned at the effect position P4. Further, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P3 to the effect position P4, the area DB and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when a step-up effect is executed in which the effect movable body EY is displaced from the effect position P3 to the effect position P4 while the firing intensity effect is being executed, the firing intensity effect is hindered by the effect movable body EY. can be

In this way, the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, can be executed over a plurality of variable games. Furthermore, in the step-up effect, the effect movable body EY can be displaced for each variable game, and the position of the effect movable body EY can be changed for each variable game. In other words, the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect that can be executed across a plurality of symbol variation games, can be varied for each symbol variation game. As described above, the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, is configured by the effect that the effect movable body EY as a structural body is displaced by the operation (rotation) of the stepping motor SM. Therefore, by displacing the effect movable body EY, it is possible to recognize that the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, is being executed. Therefore, it can be recognized that the look-ahead effect is executed by the action of the structure arranged outside the image display section GH where the image is displayed.

Then, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, the area DA and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Then, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced, the area DA and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, when the step-up effect is executed while the transition suggesting effect is being executed, the transition suggesting effect may be hindered by the effect movable body EY. Also, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, the region DB and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Then, even when the effect movable body EY is displaced, the region DB and the effect movable body EY overlap in a front view. Therefore, for example, if the step-up effect is executed while the firing intensity effect is being executed, the firing intensity effect may be hindered by the effect movable body EY.

A process related to the step-up effect performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the look-ahead command and determines to execute the step-up effect, it determines the position to displace the effect movable body EY according to the number of reservations that can be specified by the input look-ahead command. For example, when the number of reservations that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "3", the sub CPU 51 determines to displace the effect movable body EY to either the effect position P2 or the effect position P3. Further, the sub CPU 51 makes the probability of selecting the position to displace the effect movable body EY different between when the inputted lookahead command is the lookahead command SC4 and when the lookahead command SC3 is entered. For example, when the number of reservations that can be specified by the look-ahead command SC4 is "3", the secondary CPU51 determines that the effect movable body EY to the effect position P3. Conversely, when the number of reservations identifiable by the prefetch command SC3 is "3", the secondary CPU 51 has a higher effect movable body than when the number of reservations identifiable by the prefetch command SC4 is "3". It is easy to decide to displace EY to the effect position P2. As a result, the step-up effect can suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the position of the effect movable body EY.

When the sub CPU 51 determines the position to displace the effect movable body EY and inputs the variation start command, the secondary CPU 51 displaces the effect movable body EY according to the number of reservations that can be specified by the look-ahead command and the position to displace the effect movable body EY. Decide whether to let The sub CPU 51 may determine whether or not to displace the effect movable body EY so as to displace the effect movable body EY to the determined position before the variable game targeted for the step-up effect is started. . For example, when the pending number that can be specified by the look-ahead command is "3" and the effect movable body EY is displaced to the effect position P2, the secondary CPU 51 displaces the effect movable body EY from the original position P1 to the effect position P2. Decide whether or not When the effect movable body EY is determined to be displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, the sub CPU 51 preferably controls the effect movable body EY to be displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2. Then, when the next variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 preferably controls the effect movable body EY so as not to be displaced from the effect position P2. On the other hand, when it is determined not to displace the effect movable body EY from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, the sub CPU 51 preferably controls the effect movable body EY not to be displaced from the effect position P2. Then, when the next variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 preferably controls the effect movable body EY to be displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 displaces the effect movable body EY to the original position P1 when the variable game targeted for the step-up effect is started.

Next, an example of display contents of the effect display device EH in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), in a situation in which the normal state is controlled to the specific state, the effect display device EH displays "1 remaining until easy time" in the area DA, which is a part of the image display area of the image display section GH. A character string Rs "times" is displayed, and a transition suggesting effect is being executed to suggest that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. FIG. 9(a) is an example of a transition suggesting effect displayed on the effect display device EH when the number of variable game executions remaining until the normal state is controlled to the specific state is one. That is, FIG. 9(a) shows a situation in which the variation game is started one more time, and when the variation game ends, the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

As shown in FIG. 9B, a new variation game starts, and the effect display device EH continues to display the character string Rs from FIG. A transition suggesting effect that suggests control from a state to a specific state continues to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 9(c), the variable game started in FIG. 9(b) ends, and the effect display device EH displays a character string Rs of "0 times left until easy time". Furthermore, in the effect display device EH, a character string Mu and an image simulating a "right arrow" are displayed in an area DB which is a part of the image display area of the image display unit GH. The performance begins. At this time, the normal state is changed to the specific state as the variable game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9(d), when a predetermined period of time has passed since FIG. 9(c), the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time" is erased from the effect display device EH, and the normal state changes to the specific state. The transition-suggestion effect that suggests being controlled ends. Then, the effect display device EH displays a character string Ys saying "Rakuten rush!". The character string Ys is an image suggesting that it has been controlled to a specific state. Further, in the effect display device EH, the character string Mu of "Right-handed" and the image imitating "Right-arrow" are displayed continuously from FIG. 9(c), and the right-handed performance continues to be executed. As described above, when the execution time of the right-handed effect reaches the predetermined time, the effect display device EH displays the character string Mu of "Right-handed" and the image imitating the "Right arrow". It is erased, and the right-handed production ends.

In this way, the secondary CPU 51 capable of controlling the effect display device EH can execute the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state until the normal state is controlled to the specific state. be. Further, the secondary CPU 51 capable of controlling the effect display device EH can execute the right-handed effect until the execution time of the right-handed effect reaches a predetermined time after being controlled from the normal state to the specific state. be.

An example of display contents of the effect display device EH in a situation where the specific state is controlled to the normal state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), in a situation where control is performed from the specific state to the normal state, the effect display device EH displays "Remaining until the end of the comfortable time" in the area DA, which is a part of the image display area of the image display section GH. A character string Re of "once" is displayed, and a transition suggestive effect is being executed to suggest that the specific state will be controlled to the normal state. FIG. 10(a) is an example of a transition suggesting effect displayed on the effect display device EH when the number of executions of the variable game remaining from the specific state to the normal state is one. That is, FIG. 10(a) shows a situation in which the variation game is started one more time, and when the variation game ends, the specific state is controlled to the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), a new variable game is started, and the effect display device EH displays a character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the easy time", and the specific state is controlled to the normal state. The transition-suggestion production suggesting that is continued to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), the variable game started in FIG. 10(b) is finished, and the effect display device EH continues from FIG. A row Re is displayed, and the transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the specific state to the normal state continues to be executed. Furthermore, in the effect display device EH, a character string Hu of "left shot" and an image imitating a "left arrow" are displayed in an area DB which is a part of the image display area of the image display unit GH. The performance begins. At this time, when the variable game ends, the specific state is changed to the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), when a predetermined period of time has passed since FIG. 10(c), the character string Re of "0 times remaining until the end of the easy time" is erased from the effect display device EH, and the specific state is changed to the normal state. The transition-suggestion production suggesting that it is controlled by Then, the effect display device EH displays a character string Ye of "comfortable time end". The character string Ye is an image suggesting that the normal state has been controlled. In addition, the effect display device EH continues to display the character string Hu of "left-handed" and an image simulating a "left arrow" from FIG. 10(c), and the left-handed performance continues. As described above, when the execution time of the left-handed effect reaches the predetermined time, the effect display device EH displays the character string Hu of "left-handed" and the image imitating the "left arrow". It is erased, and the left-handed performance ends.

In this way, the sub CPU 51 capable of controlling the effect display device EH executes a transition suggesting effect (specific effect) suggesting control from the specific state to the normal state until the specific state is controlled to the normal state. It is possible. Further, the secondary CPU 51 capable of controlling the effect display device EH can execute the left-handed effect until the execution time of the left-handed effect reaches a predetermined time after the specific state is controlled to the normal state. be.

Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the execution of the look-ahead effect is either restricted or permitted in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state.
FIG. 11 shows a situation in which, in the normal state, the number of times of operation is updated based on the execution of the variable game, and controlled to a specific state. It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t10 and ends at time t11. The number of operations is updated from 16 to 15 based on the end of the variable game at time t11. As described above, the secondary CPU 51 can determine to execute the look-ahead effect in the look-ahead effect process regardless of the number of times of actuation. That is, even if the number of times of operation is 15 or less in the look-ahead effect process, the sub CPU 51 can decide to execute the look-ahead effect. Therefore, even if the number of operations is updated to 15 at time t11, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted. It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t12 and ends at time t13. At time t13, the number of operations is updated from 15 to 14 based on the end of the variable game. It should be noted that the look-ahead effect continues to be permitted even after time t11. Thus, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted in the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times (15 times) before the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

After that, it is assumed that the variation game is started at time t20. Note that the number of operations at time t20 is eleven. Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t20 ends at time t21. At time t21, the number of operations is updated from 11 to 10 based on the end of the variable game. It is assumed that the variation game started at time t22. At this time, the effect display device EH starts a transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state, and displays the character string Rs "10 times left until easy time". Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t22 ends at time t23. At time t23, the number of operations is updated from 10 to 9 based on the end of the variable game. Also, on the effect display device EH, the display changes from "10 times left until easy time" to the character string Rs "9 times left until easy time". It should be noted that the look-ahead effect is allowed also from time t20 to time t23.

After that, it is assumed that the variation game is started at time t30. Note that the number of operations at time t30 is two. In addition, the effect display device EH displays a character string Rs of "Two times left until easy time". Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t30 ends at time t31. At time t31, the number of operations is updated from 2 to 1 based on the end of the variable game. Further, on the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "Two times left until easy time" to the character string Rs "One time left until easy time".

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t32 and ends at time t33. At time t33, the number of times of operation is updated from 1 to 0 based on the end of the variable game. Then, the game state is controlled from the normal state to the specific state based on the fact that the number of times of operation is updated to 0. Further, on the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "1 time left until easy time" to the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time". Furthermore, on the effect display device, a right-handed effect is started, and a character string Mu of "Right-handed" and an image simulating a "Right arrow" are displayed. Note that the look-ahead effect is allowed from time t30 to time t33. As described above, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times (15 times) before the normal state to the specific state is controlled to the specific state. Further, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted even during execution of the transition suggestive effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

The transition suggestion effect that suggests that the normal state is controlled to the specific state can specify the number of times the variable game is executed until the normal state is controlled to the specific state, and the number of times the variable game is executed until the normal state is controlled to the specific state. The number of executions of the game starts from the remaining 10 times. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, when the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state is started, the character string Rs "10 times left until the easy time" is displayed, and the variable game is executed. The number of remaining times is decremented by 1 each time it is played. The execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted without being restricted even if the number of executions of the variable game remaining until the normal state is controlled to the specific state reaches 15 times (predetermined number of times). Thus, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is not regulated before the transition suggestive effect that suggests control from the normal state to the specific state starts. The predetermined number of times in the present embodiment is a larger number of times than the number of times that can be specified by the transition suggestion effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t34 and ends at time t35. At time t34, the display time of the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time" reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time" to suggest a shift. The performance ends. Then, the effect display device EH displays a character string Ys saying "Rakuten rush!". In this way, the transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state can be executed in the normal state.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t36 and ends at time t37. At time t36, the execution time of the right-handed effect reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Mu of "Right-handed" and the image simulating a "Right arrow", and the right-handed effect is displayed. ends. Then, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted based on the end of the right-handed effect. From time t33 to time t36, the right-hand hitting effect is being executed, but the look-ahead effect is allowed. Thus, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted even if the right-handed effect is being executed after the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

Next, an example will be described in which the execution of the look-ahead effect is either restricted or permitted in a situation in which control is performed from the specific state to the normal state.
FIG. 12 shows a situation in which, in a specific state, the number of reduced working hours is updated based on the execution of the variable game, and the state is controlled to the normal state. It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t40 and ends at time t41. At time t41, the number of time reductions is updated from 16 to 15 based on the end of the variable game. As described above, in the look-ahead effect process, when the number of times of time saving is 15 or less in a specific state, the secondary CPU 51 does not decide to execute the look-ahead effect. Therefore, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated by updating the time saving number of times to 15 at time t41. The variation game starts at time t42 and ends at time t43. At time t43, the number of time reductions is updated from 15 to 14 based on the end of the variable game. Note that after the look-ahead effect is restricted at time t41, the look-ahead effect continues to be restricted even after time t41. In this way, in the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times (15 times) before being controlled from the specific state to the normal state, execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated.

After that, it is assumed that the variation game is started at time t50. In addition, the number of times of time reduction at the time t50 is 11 times. Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t50 ends at time t51. At time t51, the number of time reductions is updated from 11 to 10 based on the end of the variable game. In addition, the effect display device EH starts a transition suggesting effect (specific effect) suggesting control from the specific state to the normal state, and displays a character string Re of ``10 remaining times until the end of the comfortable time''. It is assumed that the variation game started at time t52. On the effect display device EH, the display changes from "10 times left until the end of the easy time" to the character string Re "9 times left until the end of the easy time". Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t52 ends at time t53. At time t53, the number of time reductions is updated from 10 to 9 based on the end of the variable game. In addition, from time t50 to time t53, since the number of times of time saving is 15 or less in the specific state, the look-ahead effect is restricted.

After that, it is assumed that the variation game is started at time t60. In addition, the number of times of time reduction at time t60 is two. Further, on the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "two times left until the end of the easy time" to a character string Re of "one time left until the end of the easy time". Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t60 ends at time t61. At time t61, the number of time reductions is updated from 2 to 1 based on the end of the variable game.

It is assumed that the variation game started at time t62. On the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "1 time left until the end of the easy time" to the character string Re of "0 times left until the end of the easy time". Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t62 ends at time t63. At time t63, the number of time reductions is updated from 1 to 0 based on the end of the variable game. Then, the game state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state based on the time saving frequency being updated to 0. - 特許庁Also, on the effect display device EH, a left-handed effect is started, and a character string Hu of "left-handed" and an image simulating a "left arrow" are displayed. It should be noted that from time t60 to time t63, the number of operations is 15 or less in the normal state, so the look-ahead effect is restricted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times (15 times) before being controlled from the specific state to the normal state until the normal state is controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted during execution of the transition suggestive effect (specific effect) that suggests that the specific state is controlled to the normal state.

The transition suggestion effect that suggests control from the specific state to the normal state can specify the number of times the variable game is executed until the specific state is controlled to the normal state. The number of executions of the game starts from the remaining 10 times. Therefore, in the effect display device EH, when the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state is started, the character string Re of "10 times remaining until the end of the easy time" is displayed, and the variable game is started. Each time it is executed, the number of remaining times is decremented by 1 and displayed. Execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated from the remaining 15 times (predetermined number of times) of executions of the variable game until the specific state is controlled to the normal state. As described above, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated before the transition suggestive effect that suggests control from the specific state to the normal state starts. That is, the predetermined number of times is greater than the number of times that can be specified by the transition suggestive effect (specific effect) that suggests that the specific state is controlled to the normal state.

Here, at time t63, the specific state is controlled to the normal state, and the number of times of reduction in working hours is no longer 15 or less in the specific state. However, as described above, when the left-handed effect is being executed in the look-ahead effect process, the secondary CPU 51 does not decide to execute the look-ahead effect. Therefore, at time t63, although the number of times of time saving is no longer 15 or less in the specific state, the left-handed effect is started, so the execution of the look-ahead effect is continuously restricted.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t64 and ends at time t65. At time t64, the display time of the character string Re "0 times left until the end of the easy time" reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Re "0 times left until the end of the easy time", The transition suggestion production ends. Then, the effect display device EH displays a character string Ye of "comfortable time end". In this way, the transition suggesting effect (specific effect) suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state can be executed in the specific state.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t66 and ends at time t67. At time t66, the execution time of the left-handed effect reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Hu of "left-handed" and the image imitating the "left arrow", and the left-handed effect is displayed. ends. Then, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted based on the end of the left-handed effect. Note that the look-ahead effect is regulated during the time t63 to time t66 because the left-handed effect is being executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, even after the specific state is controlled to the normal state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated until the left-handed effect ends (until a predetermined condition is satisfied), and when the left-handed effect ends Execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted (if a predetermined condition is satisfied).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the state is controlled from the normal state to the specific state, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted, while when the state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state, the look-ahead effect is regulated. More specifically, in the symbol variation game before the predetermined number of times in which the normal state is controlled to the specific state, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted, while in the symbol variation game before the predetermined number of times in which the specific state is controlled to the normal state, , the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated.

Effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the first embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted in the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific state is controlled to the normal state. Further, in the first embodiment, it is possible to execute a specific effect in a specific state. The specific effect is a effect suggesting control to a normal state with a low advantage. Therefore, it is possible to make the player understand in advance that the control to the normal state is performed by executing the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to disperse the decrease in mood due to being controlled to the normal state before being controlled to the normal state and when being controlled to the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in mood when the specific effect is executed and the control is performed to the normal state. The look-ahead effect is a effect that suggests the possibility that the pattern variation game whose execution is being suspended will result in a big win, and can be said to be an effect that the player can easily pay attention to. For example, if the look-ahead effect is executed when the control is made to the normal state, there is a risk that the player will pay too much attention to the look-ahead effect and lose interest in the specific effect. In this case, when the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect results in a big hit, the player's mood can be lifted, and interest can be improved. However, when the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect does not result in a big hit, there is a risk that the player's mood will drop and interest will decrease. In addition, after the look-ahead effect ends, there is a possibility that the user will notice that the state has shifted to the normal state, and will feel extremely depressed. In other words, if the look-ahead effect is executed in the state of transition to the normal state, in addition to the transition to a normal state with a low degree of advantage, the look-ahead effect may significantly lower the player's mood and reduce interest. be. In the first embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted in the symbol variation game that is controlled to the normal state a predetermined number of times before. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the specific effect due to the look-ahead effect. Therefore, when it is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the mood by executing the specific performance, furthermore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the mood due to the execution of the look-ahead performance, thereby suppressing the deterioration of interest. can be done. On the other hand, if the look-ahead effect is executed in a situation in which the transition to a specific state with a high degree of advantage is performed, there is a risk that the player will not notice the move to the specific state due to the focus on the look-ahead effect. In this case, when the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect results in a big hit, the player's mood can be lifted, and interest can be improved. Even when the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect does not result in a big hit, the player can notice that the game will shift to a specific state with a high degree of advantage, and can suppress the drop in mood. In other words, even if the look-ahead effect is executed in the state of transition to the specific state, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest by shifting to the specific state with a high degree of advantage. As described above, according to the first embodiment, by permitting or restricting the execution of the look-ahead effect according to the state of transition of the game state, it is possible to improve the interest and suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(1-2) According to the first embodiment, until the specific state is controlled to the normal state, it is possible to execute a transition suggestive effect (specific effect) that suggests that the specific state will be controlled to the normal state. The specified effect is an effect that can specify the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the specified state to the normal state. Therefore, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to understand how many times the symbol variation game must be executed before the game is controlled to the normal state with the low advantage. As a result, the decrease in mood due to being controlled to a normal state with a low degree of advantage is dispersed between the period from the execution of the specific performance to the control to the normal state and the time when the control is to the normal state. It is possible to suppress a significant decrease in mood. In the first embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted during execution of the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the specific effect due to the look-ahead effect. Then, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the mood when the control is performed to the normal state with the low advantage, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(1-3) According to the first embodiment, in the transition suggestive effect (specific effect) that suggests control from the specific state to the normal state, the pattern variation game from the specific state to the normal state is controlled. An image from which the number of executions can be specified is displayed. It can be recognized that the look-ahead effect is being executed by the action of the structure arranged outside the image display section GH where such an image is displayed. Further, the look-ahead effect that can be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games can be made different for each symbol variation game. If such a look-ahead effect is executed while the specific effect is being executed, there is a possibility that interest in the specific effect will decrease. For this reason, it is not possible to disperse the decrease in mood due to being controlled to a normal state with a low degree of advantage before being controlled to a normal state and when being controlled to a normal state, and control to a normal state There is a risk of severely depressed mood when exposed. In the first embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted during execution of the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the specific effect due to the look-ahead effect. Then, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the mood when the control is performed to the normal state with the low advantage, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(1-4) In the first embodiment, even after the specific state is changed to the normal state, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the normal state has been controlled. As a result, it is possible to disperse the decrease in mood due to being controlled to the normal state with a low degree of advantage between when the control is made to the normal state and after the control is made to the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in mood when the normal state with a low advantage is controlled. Execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted when a predetermined condition is established, and the enjoyment can be improved by executing the look-ahead effect in a normal state where the advantage is low.

(1-5) According to the first embodiment, the degree of expectation that the variable game targeted for the look-ahead effect will be a big hit is higher than the degree of expectation that the variable game that is not targeted for the look-ahead effect will be a big win. high. Therefore, when the look-ahead effect is executed, the player tends to pay attention to whether or not the variable game targeted for the look-ahead effect will win a big hit in addition to the look-ahead effect. For example, if a look-ahead effect is executed in a situation where the advantage is controlled to a normal state, attention is paid to whether or not the look-ahead effect and the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect will be a big hit. As a result, there is a risk that interest in transitioning to a normal state with a low degree of advantage will decrease. When the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead performance does not win a big hit, the symbol variation game, which is highly expected to lead to a big win, does not win a big hit, so that the player's mood is further lowered and interest is lowered. There is fear. In the first embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated in a situation in which the state is shifted to a normal state with a low advantage. As a result, in a situation in which the mood drops due to a shift to a normal state with a low advantage, it is possible to suppress a further drop in the mood and suppress a drop in interest.

(1-6) According to the first embodiment, in the normal state, it is recommended that the firing intensity of the firing handle HD is set to the firing intensity for left-handed hitting. On the other hand, in a specific state, it is recommended to set the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to a firing intensity for right-handed shots. Therefore, when the specific state is controlled to the normal state, it is necessary to change the firing intensity of the firing handle HD from the right-handed firing intensity to the left-handed firing intensity. For example, if the look-ahead effect is executed while the left-handed effect is being executed, there is a risk that the game ball will be shot with the unrecommended right-handed firing intensity because the player pays too much attention to the look-ahead effect. As a result, in addition to shifting to a normal state with a low degree of advantage, the game ball is shot with an unrecommended shooting intensity, and there is a risk of further depressing the player's mood. According to the first embodiment, after the specific state is controlled to the normal state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is executed during the execution of the effect (left-handed effect) that recommends shooting the game ball with the firing intensity of the left-handed. made to be regulated. Therefore, the player can easily understand that the game has shifted to the normal state with a low advantage, and can easily shoot the game ball with the recommended shooting intensity. As a result, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the feeling caused by shooting the game ball with a shooting intensity that is not recommended, and to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(1-7) According to the first embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted when the number of executions of the remaining variable game until control from the specific state to the normal state is a predetermined number (15 times). That is, execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted from the 15th variation game before the specific state is controlled to the normal state. Then, in the variable game 10 times before the specific state is controlled to the normal state, a transition suggesting effect (specific effect) is started to suggest that the specific state is to be controlled to the normal state. Also, the maximum number of times the execution of the second special game can be suspended is four. In this way, the predetermined number of times is larger than the sum of the number of times that can be specified by the specific effect and the number of times that execution of the second special game can be suspended. This makes it difficult for the look-ahead effect and the specific effect to be executed at the same time. Therefore, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the mood when the control is performed to the normal state with the low advantage, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. Further, in the variable game before the 16th time in which the specific state is controlled to the normal state, a look-ahead effect is allowed. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by executing the look-ahead effect during the period in which the specific effect is not executed.

(Second embodiment)
A second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those of the already described embodiment may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof may be simplified or omitted.

This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that control is performed from the normal state to the specific state based on the fact that a specific lost symbol is derived in the normal state. Further, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that control is not performed from the normal state to the specific state based on the number of times of operation becoming zero. In addition, when the number of times of time saving becomes 0 in a specific state, it is controlled from a specific state to a normal state based on the number of times of time saving becoming 0 like 1st Embodiment.

First, the game state transition in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a special state from the end of the first big win game to the start of the next big win game. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific state until the 100th special game is completed after the second jackpot game is finished, or until the next jackpot game is generated. In addition, in this embodiment, even if the special game in the low probability state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the big win game after the end of the big win game, the game state does not shift.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a specific losing symbol is derived in the normal state, the normal state is controlled to the specific state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a specific losing symbol is derived in the special state, it is not controlled to the specific state, and the game state remains in the special state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if a specific losing symbol is derived in the specific state, the game state remains in the specific state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game ends 1200 times without causing a big win game after the specific winning pattern is derived in the normal state and is controlled from the normal state to the specific state, the specific state is removed. Controlled to normal state.

State transition processing performed by the main CPU 42 of the main control board 40 will be described.
After finishing the first big win game, the main CPU 42 controls to a special state. After finishing the second jackpot game, the main CPU 42 controls to a specific state. Further, when the big win game is started, the main CPU 42 controls to the normal state. When the 100th special game ends after the end of the second jackpot game, the main CPU 42 controls to the normal state.

The main CPU 42 does not set the time saving flag to the main RWM 44 even if the special game in which the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 after the end of the second jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 42 does not shift the game state even after the 900th special game is finished after the second big win game is finished. For example, if the normal state is reached when the 900th special game is finished after the second jackpot game is finished, the main CPU 42 does not change the normal state to the specific state, and changes the game state from the normal state to the normal state. do.

The main CPU 42 sets a time saving flag to the main RWM 44 when a specific winning symbol is derived at the end of the special game in the normal state. That is, when a specific losing symbol is derived in the normal state, the main CPU 42 controls to the high ball entry rate state and controls to the specific state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the specific state command in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 42 sets the number of times of time saving (1200 times in this embodiment) in the main RWM 44 and stores the time saving number command in the output buffer. The main CPU 42 erases the time saving flag stored in the main RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game has reached 1200 times after the specific losing symbol is derived in the normal state is finished. That is, the main CPU 42 derives a specific winning symbol in the normal state, and after that, when the 1200th special game ends, the main CPU 42 controls to the low ball entry rate state and then to the normal state. At this time, the main CPU 42 stores the normal state command in the output buffer. It should be noted that the main CPU 42 performs control to the short variation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and performs control to the long variation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state.

A description will be given of the processing related to the transition suggestion effect that suggests that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state, which is performed by the sub CPU 51 .
After inputting the look-ahead command SC2 in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51, when inputting the fluctuation start command, starts a transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state. Specifically, for example, after the secondary CPU 51 inputs the look-ahead command SC2 that can specify that the first special pending number is "4" in the normal state, and then inputs the variation start command of the first special game, the effect The display device EH is caused to display a character string Rs of "four times left until the easy time". After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation end command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs of "3 times left until the easy time". After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command of the first special game and then the variation end command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs "Two times left until the easy time". After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command of the first special game and then the variation end command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs of "1 time left until the easy time". After that, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command for the first special game and then the variation end command, it causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs "0 times left until the easy time".

For example, when the prefetch command SC2 capable of specifying that the first special pending number is "3" is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 inputs the variation start command of the first special game, and the effect display device EH is caused to display a character string Rs of "three times left until easy time". For example, when the prefetch command SC2 capable of specifying that the first special pending number is "2" is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 inputs the variation start command of the first special game, and displays the effect display device EH. , a character string Rs of "Two times left until easy time" is displayed. For example, when the prefetch command SC2 capable of specifying that the first special pending number is "1" is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 inputs the variation start command of the first special game, and displays the effect display device EH. , a character string Rs of "one time left until the comfortable time" is displayed. In this way, when the prefetch command SC2 is input in the normal state, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to execute the transition suggesting effect according to the number of the first special reserved numbers that can be specified by the prefetch command. After that, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs after subtracting 1 from the remaining number of times, based on the end of the first special game.

The secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs of "0 times left until the easy time", and after a predetermined time elapses, the secondary CPU 51 displays a transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state. terminate. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the character string Rs "0 times left until the easy time", and then counts the display time. When the display time reaches a predetermined time, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to erase the character string Rs of "0 times left until easy time".

The regulation of the execution of the look-ahead effect will be explained.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state. In this embodiment, the situation in which the normal state is controlled to the specific state means that the number of times the normal state is controlled to the specific state (one to four times in this embodiment) from the previous variable game to the specific state. It corresponds to the situation until it is controlled. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the prefetch command SC2 is input to the sub CPU 51 in the normal state, even if the transition suggestive effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state is started, the prefetch effect is not executed. Execution of the pending change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect, which are examples, is not restricted and allowed. Note that the prefetch effect processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 in this embodiment is the same processing as in the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the execution of the look-ahead effect is either restricted or permitted in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state.
FIG. 13 shows a state in which control is performed from the normal state to the specific state based on the fact that a specific lost symbol is derived in the normal state. It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t70, and the game ball enters the first special starting port 15 at time t71 during execution of the variation game, and the first special reservation number becomes "4". Then, it is assumed that the prefetch command SC2 is generated at time t71 and the prefetch command SC2 is input to the secondary CPU 51. FIG. Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t70 ends at time t72. At this time, the remaining number of executions of the variation game is four until the variation game targeted by the prefetch command SC2 suspended at time t71 is executed.

It is assumed that the variable game is started at time t73. At this time, the effect display device EH starts a transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state, and displays the character string Rs "Four times left until easy time". At this time, even if the transition suggestive effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state is started, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not restricted and remains permitted. Then, it is assumed that the variation game started at time t73 ends at time t74. At this time, on the effect display device EH, the display changes from "4 times left until easy time" to the character string Rs "3 times left until easy time". In this way, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not restricted even if the transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state is started.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t75 and ends at time t76. On the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "three times left until easy time" to the character string Rs "two times left until easy time". It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t77 and ends at time t78. On the effect display device EH, the display changes from "Two times left until easy time" to the character string Rs "One time left until easy time".

It is assumed that the first special game suspended at time t71 is started at time t79. It is assumed that the variation game started at time t79 ends at time t80. At time t80, the variable game ends, and the game state is controlled from the normal state to the specific state based on the fact that the specific winning symbol is derived. Further, on the effect display device EH, the display is changed from "1 time left until easy time" to the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time". Furthermore, on the effect display device, a right-handed effect is started, and a character string Mu of "Right-handed" and an image simulating a "Right arrow" are displayed. Note that the look-ahead effect is allowed from time t71 to time t80. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times (one to four times in this embodiment) that the normal state is controlled to the specific state is changed from the symbol variation game to the specific state. allowed to run. Further, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is allowed during execution of the transition suggestive effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t81 and ends at time t82. At time t81, the display time of the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time" reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Rs "0 times left until easy time" to suggest a shift. The performance ends. Then, the effect display device EH displays a character string Ys saying "Rakuten rush!". In this way, the transition suggesting effect suggesting control from the normal state to the specific state can be executed in the normal state.

It is assumed that the variation game starts at time t83 and ends at time t84. At time t83, the execution time of the right-handed effect reaches a predetermined time, and the effect display device EH erases the character string Mu of "right-handed" and the image imitating the "right arrow", and the right-handed effect is displayed. ends. Then, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted based on the end of the right-handed effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted even when the right-handed effect is being executed after the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

Effects of the second embodiment will be described. According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-7) of the first embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(2-1) According to the second embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect is not restricted and allowed in the situation where the normal state is changed to the specific state. Therefore, while the look-ahead effect is being executed across a plurality of symbol variation games, the normal state can be controlled to the specific state. In such a case, for example, even if the symbol variation game targeted for the look-ahead effect does not result in a big win, the control is performed in a specific state that is more advantageous than the normal state, so the big win does not occur. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of mood caused by

(2-2) According to the second embodiment, unlike the case where the normal state is changed to the specific state when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times, the normal state is changed to the normal state according to the lottery result of the special lottery. It can be controlled to a specific state. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. Furthermore, when the look-ahead effect is executed, it becomes difficult to recognize that the normal state is controlled to the specific state by paying attention to the look-ahead effect. Therefore, when the normal state is controlled to the specific state, the joy of being controlled to the advantageous specific state as well as the surprise can be given, and the amusement can be improved.

(2-2) According to the second embodiment, unlike the case where the normal state is changed to the specific state when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times, the normal state is changed to the normal state according to the lottery result of the special lottery. It can be controlled to a specific state. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. Then, according to the second embodiment, in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state, a transition suggesting effect is executed to suggest that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. Therefore, it is possible to create a sense of anticipation for the execution of the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state, thereby improving interest.

(2-3) According to the second embodiment, it is difficult to predict in advance that the normal state will be controlled to the specific state. Therefore, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to give a surprise as well as the joy of being controlled to an advantageous specific state, thereby improving interest. Furthermore, when the variable game is started, it is possible to make the player anticipate that the specific effect will be started, thereby further improving the interest.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

・In each embodiment, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, the effect movable body EY overlaps the area DA and the area DB of the image display section GH, and the area DA and the area DB A portion of the displayed image is hidden by the effect movable body EY and becomes difficult to visually recognize, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, the effect movable body EY overlaps the area DA, and the entire line of sight of the image displayed in the area DA is blocked, thereby causing the image to be displayed. may become invisible. In addition, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the effect positions P2 to P4, the effect movable body EY overlaps the area DB, and the line of sight of the entire image displayed in the area DB is blocked, so that the image is displayed. All may be invisible.

- In each embodiment, the production movable body EY may be translucent or transparent. For example, when the effect movable body EY is translucent or transparent, and the effect movable body EY is located at one of the effect positions P2 to P4, and the effect movable body EY overlaps the entire area DA, Although the image displayed in the area DA does not become invisible, it becomes difficult to visually recognize. For example, if the effect movable body EY is translucent or transparent, and the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, and the effect movable body EY overlaps the entire area DB, Although the image displayed in the area DB does not become invisible, it becomes difficult to visually recognize.

In each embodiment, during a part of the execution period of the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, and is displayed in the area DA. The image may be difficult to see or may be invisible. For example, during execution of the step-up effect, there are times when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1 and times when the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4. During the execution period of the step-up effect, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1, the image displayed in the area DA can be visually recognized, while the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4. When doing so, the image displayed in the area DA is difficult or invisible.

In each embodiment, during the entire period of execution of the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, and is displayed in the area DA. The image may be difficult to see or invisible. For example, during execution of the step-up effect, the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, and the image displayed in the area DA becomes difficult or invisible.

In each embodiment, during a part of the execution period of the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4, and is displayed in the area DB. The image may be difficult to see or may be invisible. For example, during execution of the step-up effect, there are times when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1 and times when the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4. During the execution period of the step-up effect, when the effect movable body EY is positioned at the original position P1, the image displayed in the area DB can be visually recognized, while the effect movable body EY is positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4. When doing so, it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize the image displayed in the area DB.

・In each embodiment, during the entire period of execution of the step-up effect, which is an example of the look-ahead effect, the effect movable body EY is displayed in the area DB by being positioned at any of the effect positions P2 to P4. The image may be difficult to see or invisible. For example, during execution of the step-up effect, the effect movable body EY is positioned at one of the effect positions P2 to P4, and the image displayed in the area DB becomes difficult or invisible.

- In each embodiment, when a big hit is won in a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second special starting hole 16, a big win based on the entry of a game ball into the first special starting hole 15 It may be more advantageous than winning a jackpot in a lottery. Specifically, when a big win is won in a big win lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second special starting port 16, the first big win pattern is more likely to be won than the second big win pattern in the big win pattern lottery. . On the other hand, when a big win is won in the big win lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first special starting port 15, the second big win pattern is more likely to be won than the first big win pattern in the big win pattern lottery. The number of game media obtainable during the jackpot game is larger (or tends to be larger) in the first jackpot game than in the second jackpot game.

- In 1st Embodiment, ten times may be sufficient as the predetermined number of times. The maximum number of times that can be specified by the transition suggesting effect (specific effect) suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state is 10 times. That is, the predetermined number of times may be the same number of times as the number of times that can be specified by the transition suggestion effect suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state. As a result, when the transition suggestive performance (specific performance) suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state is executed, the look-ahead performance is not started, and the specific performance can be easily noticed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player understand in advance that the control to the normal state is performed by executing the specific effect, and it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in mood when the control is performed to the normal state with a low advantage. can.

- In the first embodiment, the predetermined number of times may be any one of 10 to 15 times. The predetermined number of times may be determined by lottery between 10 and 15 times. For example, the sub CPU 51 may determine by lottery which of 10 to 15 the predetermined number of times should be when the specific state command is input. Then, in the look-ahead effect process, the sub CPU 51 may determine whether or not the number of time reduction command input in step S103 is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times. As a result, when the transition suggestive performance (specific performance) suggesting that the specific state is controlled to the normal state is executed, the look-ahead performance is not started, and the specific performance can be easily noticed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player understand in advance that the control to the normal state is performed by executing the specific effect, and it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in mood when the control is performed to the normal state with a low advantage. can.

- In the second embodiment, when the special game in the low-probability state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the big win game after the end of the big win game, the special game may be controlled to the specific state. In this case, the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state will be changed to the specific state may be executed from the tenth variation game before the control from the normal state to the specific state. Thus, in this modified example, there are multiple conditions under which the normal state is controlled to the specific state. Therefore, there are a plurality of opportunities for execution of the transition suggesting effect suggesting that the normal state is controlled to the specific state.

- In each embodiment, a predetermined condition may be established when the first special game is executed in the normal state. Further, in each embodiment, a predetermined condition may be satisfied when execution of the first special game is suspended in the normal state. It is recommended to hit left in the normal state, and the first special game can be executed by hitting left. Therefore, in the situation where the first special game is being executed, it is conceivable that the player recognizes that the specific state has been changed to the normal state, and changes from right-handed to left-handed. Therefore, even if the look-ahead effect is executed, it is difficult for the game ball to be shot with an unrecommended shot intensity.

- In each embodiment, execution of a look-ahead effect may be restricted during a right-handed effect in a specific state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of the holding change effect, the zone effect, and the step-up effect may be restricted during execution of the right-handed effect in the specific state. In this case, the sub CPU 51 may determine whether or not the right-handed effect is being executed before performing the prefetch effect lottery in the prefetch effect process. Then, when the right-handed effect is being executed, the secondary CPU 51 may terminate the prefetch effect process so that the prefetch effect is not executed. For this reason, after being controlled from the normal state to the specific state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated during the execution of the effect (right-handed effect) that recommends shooting the game ball with the firing intensity of right-handed hitting, and the player is prevented from In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the transition to the specific state has occurred, and to make it easier to shoot the game ball at the recommended shooting intensity.

・In each embodiment, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display effect and the movable body effect. may be

・In each embodiment, the transition suggestive effect is not limited to the display effect, and is configured to execute one or a combination of any of the audio effect, the light emitting effect, the display effect, and the movable body effect, which can be arbitrarily selected. good too.

・In each embodiment, the firing intensity effect is not limited to the display effect, and is configured to execute one or a combination of any of the sound effect, the light emission effect, the display effect, and the movable object effect, which can be arbitrarily selected. good too.

- In each embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display an image that can specify that the look-ahead effect is restricted. For example, the sub CPU 51 may cause the effect display device EH to display a dedicated image that is displayed only when the look-ahead effect is restricted during part or all of the period during which the look-ahead effect is restricted.

・In each embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, a high ball entry rate state is given according to the type of the jackpot pattern. There may be times when you don't.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state, it is controlled to a variable probability state until the next big win game is awarded, or controlled to a variable probability state until a predetermined number of symbol variable games are completed. There is a specification (ST machine). In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to the probability variation state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls to the probability variation state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications.

- In each embodiment, the special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of reservation, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel.

· In each embodiment, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be composed of a plurality of display means, some of which may be configured to be displaceable.

- In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-control board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 has a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decoration lamp LA, a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a special control of the movable body EY. It may be provided with a movable body substrate that controls the substrate group, and may further be provided with an overall substrate that controls these substrate groups in an integrated manner. Also, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from each embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(B) A gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game, comprising state control means for controlling a game state, effect execution means for executing effects, and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, The game state includes a first state and a second state, and the second state has a higher degree of advantage in acquiring a game ball than the first state, and the effect cannot be executed. When there is a look-ahead effect suggesting the possibility that the pending symbol variation game will be a big win, and the state is controlled from the first state to the second state, the execution of the look-ahead effect is allowed, The gaming machine is characterized in that execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted when the state is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(B) A gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game, comprising state control means for controlling a game state, effect execution means for executing effects, and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, The game state includes a first state and a second state, and the second state has a higher degree of advantage in acquiring a game ball than the first state, and the effect cannot be executed. There are a look-ahead effect suggesting the possibility that the pending symbol variation game will be a big win, and a specific effect suggesting that the second state will be controlled to the first state, and the first state to the above. In the symbol variation game controlled to the second state a predetermined number of times before, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted, while in the symbol variation game controlled from the second state to the first state a predetermined number of times before Execution of the look-ahead performance is regulated, the specific performance can be executed in the second state, and the look-ahead performance is executed until a predetermined condition is established even after the second state is controlled to the first state. is regulated, and execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted when the predetermined condition is established.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 15... 1st special starting opening 16... 2nd special starting opening 40... Main control board 41... Microprocessor 42... Main CPU 43... Main ROM 44... Main RWM 50... Sub control board 51... Sub CPU DE ... production device group EH ... production display device EY ... production movable body GH ... image display section LA ... decoration lamp SP ... speaker

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game,
a state control means for controlling a game state;
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The game state includes a first state and a second state,
The second state has a higher degree of advantage in acquiring game balls than the first state,
The effects include a look-ahead effect suggesting the possibility of a big win in the pattern variation game whose execution is suspended, and a specific effect suggesting that the second state is controlled to the first state. ,
In the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before being controlled from the first state to the second state, execution of the look-ahead effect is permitted, while the predetermined number of times before being controlled from the second state to the first state. 2. In the symbol variation game, the gaming machine is characterized in that execution of said look-ahead effect is regulated, and said specific effect can be executed in said second state. The specified effect is a effect that can specify the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the second state to the first state,
The effect control means is capable of executing the specific effect until it is controlled from the second state to the first state,
Execution of the look-ahead effect is regulated from the predetermined number of times before the symbol variation game is controlled from the second state to the first state until the game is controlled to the first state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than the number of times that can be specified by said specific effect. In the specific effect, an image capable of specifying the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the second state to the first state is displayed,
The look-ahead effect includes an effect that can be executed across a plurality of symbol variation games,
It is recognizable that the look-ahead effect is executed by the action of a structure arranged outside the image display unit on which the image is displayed,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said look-ahead effect that can be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games can vary in form for each symbol variation game.

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