JP7318965B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, perform an effect, such as a big win, as an effect during a symbol variation game, for example, to foretell the possibility of an advantageous situation for the player (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-124321 A

The effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine as described above are effective effects for the purpose of elevating, for example, the player's expectation of a big win. For this reason, what kind of effect to appear can be an important factor in improving the interest of the game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that gives a specific state advantageous to the player through a predetermined game when winning a predetermined lottery, and is capable of customizing the intensity of the sound volume of the gaming machine. a first operation means operable by a player, a second operation means operable by the player and different from the first operation means, and controlling execution of an effect in the game machine. and, during execution of the predetermined game, a first operation by the first operation means and a second operation by the second operation means are valid at the same time, and the predetermined The effect during execution of the game includes a specific effect triggered by the first operation and a special effect triggered by the second operation, and the specific effect is obtained by the specific effect. It is an effect whose result cannot be changed, and is an effect that is executed when the specific state is given or an effect that is easily executed, and the special effect is a selection effect that allows the status of the predetermined game to be selected. , in the special effect, it is possible to select to return the status of the predetermined game to the initial state or to continue, and the result obtained by the special effect can be changed to another result by performing the second operation again. wherein , when the result before being changed to the other result is set as the initial result, the initial result is restored by performing the second operation again after the result is changed to the other result. is possible.

In the gaming machine, the information about the status may be initialized when the gaming machine is powered on .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

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. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. Explanatory diagram for explaining the type of game mode and the transition of the game mode. (a) to (h) are schematic diagrams for explaining effects during a big hit game. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams for explaining effects during a big hit game.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. For example, the frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game hall, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is supported by the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 also has a shooting handle HD operated by a player to shoot game balls. A game ball launched by the player operating the shooting handle HD is flowed and guided to the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a decoration lamp La for executing light emission effect and light emission notification. The decorative lamps La are arranged on the frame (for example, the mounting frame 11b) constituting the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music, and executing voice production and voice notification. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are effect devices capable of executing effects, respectively, and also notification devices capable of executing notification.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a performance button BT1, a cross key BT2 and a special button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. A performance button BT1, a cross key BT2 and a special button BT3 are arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10. - 特許庁The effect button BT1 and the cross key BT2 are button-type means that can be pressed. The special button BT3 is a button-type means that can be pushed. The effect button BT1, the cross key BT2, and the special button BT3 are not limited to the button type, but may be of the touch sensor type, or may be configured to function a predetermined display device as a touch panel type means. The cross key BT2 includes a plurality of operable parts such as left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, and down key DB. The effect button BT1 incorporates an internal light emitter BL as shown in FIG.

Various buttons as these operation means are used at the time of various effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 and at the time of setting customization. Various effects include, for example, an operation effect in which a predetermined result is obtained by pressing a button once, long, or repeatedly, and a selection effect in which one option is selected from options by operating the button. Customization includes setting the type and appearance rate of effects, setting intensity such as sound volume and amount of light of the pachinko game machine 10, and setting game information such as winning balls and the number of jackpots. Each button has a defined period of validity for its operation, and if it is operated within that period of validity, the operation is validated and reflected. The effective period can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko game machine 10, such as during a variable game in which special symbols and performance symbols are varied, during a jackpot game, during a standby state in which a demonstration performance is executed, and the like. In addition, effects and settings using such buttons may be used to actively notify that the button operation is valid, that is, during the effective period of the operation, and prompt the operation, or not to notify at all. Alternatively, the notification may be made inconspicuously. The latter operation of a button that does not actively report is also called a hidden button effect. The positive notification is performed by displaying a message such as "Press the button" on the image display device that displays the effect, or outputting "Please press the button" by voice.

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. The first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b display a variation game in which special symbols are varied. In the following description, a variation game that varies special symbols may be referred to as a 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 (big hit lottery to be described later). Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first special symbol and a second special symbol as special symbols. The first special symbol display section 13a displays a first special game in which the first special symbol is varied. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game that varies the second special symbol. 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. 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 a big-hit symbol as a big-hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special pending display portion 13c and a second special pending display portion 13d that display information that can specify the number of pending special games. The first special reservation display portion 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations of the first special game. The second special reservation display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of reservations of the second special game. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reservations for each of the first special game and the second special game is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display portion 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 normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as 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 awarded after the normal winning game is finished. The pachinko game machine 10 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of pending games of the normal game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH for displaying images. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and can execute various notifications and various effects by displaying an image on the image display section GH. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH is effect means capable of executing effects. In the following description, an effect by displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of the display effects, the effect display device EH displays a variable game in which the effect symbols are varied. In the following description, a variable game that varies the performance symbols may be referred to as a performance game. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. The production pattern is also called a decoration pattern. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display production. As an example, the effect game of this 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 combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped. When the big win symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the big win pattern combination by the production symbols is fixed and stopped displayed in the performance game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of the effect symbols are the same effect symbol, such as "777". When the winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the winning pattern combination according to the performance symbols is fixed and stopped displayed in the performance game. The lost 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.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first start port 15. - 特許庁The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 16 that opens to the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for holding 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 ordinary variable member 17 capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start port 16.例文帳に追加. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 17 (see 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 large prize winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter a big prize winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning prize opening 18.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 has a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a winning game including a special symbol jackpot. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for holding the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability changing function for changing the probability of a big win to a high probability, a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of a game ball into a second start port 16, and a time shortening for shortening the variation time of a special game. Equipped with functions 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 advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball entry assisting function is a function of supporting entry of a game ball into the second 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 start 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 entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second auxiliary 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 auxiliary 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 is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total open 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 auxiliary control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than when the ball is in a low ball rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the opening time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable 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. In addition, in this 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.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The type of the jackpot pattern is also the type of the jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). The jackpot game is a predetermined game awarded when winning a jackpot lottery, which is a predetermined lottery.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over an opening time, which is a predetermined time. For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. 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 ends 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 or opening pattern. In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for an ending time, which is a predetermined time. For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends when the ending time elapses. In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the big win game is controlled according to the kind of the big win pattern (the kind of big win).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 . The main board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. - 特許庁The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 41 , a main control ROM 42 and a main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 42 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 42 stores variation patterns as variation information that can specify the content of the variation game. Specifically, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end.

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 effect is performed in the effect game, and finally the symbol combination of the big win is fixed and displayed. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern in which, in the effect game, the finally winning symbol combination is fixed and displayed. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is performed and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed. Loss fluctuation patterns without reach include a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a specific fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game, and a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. In the following description, the fluctuation content when the special game is executed in a specific fluctuation time may be indicated as "normal fluctuation", and the special game is executed in a fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time. Sometimes, the content of fluctuations in time is referred to as "shortened fluctuations." When the variation content of the special game is the normal variation, the effect game is executed in a mode in which the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at different timings. On the other hand, when the variation content of the special game is a shortening variation, the effect game is executed in a manner in which the effect symbols of at least a part of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same or substantially the same timing. be done.

The main control RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 43 includes flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates a hardware random number. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41 .

The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3 and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU41 can input a detection signal output when each sensor SE1 to SE4 detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 includes the first special symbol display portion 13a, the second special symbol display portion 13b, the first special reservation display portion 13c, the second special reservation display portion 13d, the normal symbol display portion 13e, and the normal reservation display portion 13f. It is connected to the display section. The main control CPU 41 can control the display contents of each display section 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first actuator A1. The main control CPU 41 can control the operation of the normal variable member 17 by controlling the first actuator A1. The main control CPU41 is connected to the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 41 can control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the second actuator A2.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the output mode of the speaker Sp. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls at least one of the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp, thereby realizing the function as effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect in the gaming machine. be done.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected with the effect button BT1, the cross key BT2 and the special button BT3. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a first operation signal (ON signal) output when the effect button BT1 is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a second operation signal (ON signal) output when the cross key BT2 (left key LB, right key RB, up key UB, down key DB) is operated. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a third operation signal (ON signal) output when the special button BT3 is operated. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the internal light emitter BL. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the internal light emitter BL.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41 will be described.
The main control CPU 41 executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, etc. as timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first start hole 15, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the number of pending first special games stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). determine whether When the number of reservations of the first special game is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of reservations of the first special game and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the number of pending first special games after the update. As described above, the condition for holding the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the number of holdings of the first special game is less than the upper limit number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a big winning lottery, a winning design random number used for determining a winning design, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that it is the random number information for the first special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. 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. By having the main control RWM 43 store the random number information used for the first special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 15, and when the number of reservations of the first special game is not less than the upper limit number , The main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second start hole 16, the main control CPU 41 determines that the number of pending second special games stored in the main control RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine whether or not When the number of reservations of the second special game is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of reservations of the second special game and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special pending display section 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of pending second special games after the update. Thus, the second special game pending condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2 when the second special game pending number is less than the upper limit number. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 43 . The main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that it is the random number information used in the second special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. By having the main control RWM 43 store the random number information used for the second special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the condition for starting the second special game is satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second start port 16, and when the number of pending second special games is not less than the upper limit number. , the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41 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. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of pending second special games is greater than zero. When the number of reservations for the second special game is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the number of reservations for the first special game is greater than zero. When the number of pending first special games is zero, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state, outputs it to the sub-board 50, and ends the special symbol start process. The standby state is a state in which no variation game is being executed, no big win game is awarded, and no variation game is suspended. It should be noted that the period not in the standby state is the game period. In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which a special game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending special game is waiting to start.

When determining that the number of pending first special games is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 updates the pending number of the first special game by subtracting one. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special pending display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the number of pending first special games after updating. Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires from the main control RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 uses a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated). When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 41 performs a big hit variation process. In the big-hit variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The main control CPU 41 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 control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a loss variation pattern with reach or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When determining that the number of pending second special games is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 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 "number of pending first special games" is changed to " Since the process is read as "second special game pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41 performs the subtraction of the pending number of the second special game, 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.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game can be executed by the main control CPU 41 performing the following processes.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 with the start of the special game. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process and the start of the special game (or effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a fluctuation end command that can specify the end of the special game (or the effect game) to the sub board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has passed. Note that the variation start command, the special symbol command and the variation end command are different control commands when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. The main control CPU 41 executes a big win game process after the big win special game ends when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. The main control CPU 41 gives the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs an opening command, which is a control command capable of specifying the start of opening, to the sub board 50 . After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning hole 18 . The main control CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to close the big winning hole 18 when the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the specified upper limit number or when the specified upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 41 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 41 outputs a round command, which is a control command capable of specifying the start of the round game, to the sub-board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs an ending command, which is a control command that can specify the start of the ending, to the sub board 50 . The main control CPU 41 ends the big hit game when the ending time elapses.

Next, probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The main control CPU 41 sets a high probability flag to the main control RWM 43 when controlling to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. The high-probability state is a specific state advantageous to the player, which is given through a big hit game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 43 when controlling to the low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a description will be given of processing for shifting the ball-entering rate state and the variable time state.
The main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag to the main control RWM 43 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the high ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is a specific state advantageous to the player, which is given through a big hit game. After the end of the big win game, the main control CPU41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM43 every time the special game is started in the state of high ball-in percentage. Count the number of game runs. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of operations is completed. Then, the main control CPU 41 controls to the low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends. The main control CPU 41 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. It should be noted that the main control CPU 41 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.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, 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. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect game can be executed by the sub-control CPU 51 performing the following processes.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, it selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the control command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a big-hit symbol combination when the big-hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination when the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as ready-to-win conditions) are established. In this embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. The ready-to-win condition may be established by, for example, performing a predetermined ready-to-win effect lottery and winning the ready-to-win effect lottery. When a ready-to-win condition is established and a big-hit symbol can be identified from a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the big-hit symbol combination as a ready-to-win performance symbol. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination including the ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is established and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be identified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a missing symbol combination that does not include a reach when the ready-to-win condition is not established and a symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be specified.

The sub-control 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-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. Then, after starting the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by temporarily stopping and displaying each effect symbol, and at the same time, with the input of the variation end command as a trigger, The combination of symbols is fixed and stopped by displaying each performance pattern in a fixed and stopped state. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing will be described.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing a big-hit effect, which is an effect during the big-hit game. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute an opening effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Also, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the production device group so as to execute a round production. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending start command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, it controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, according to FIG. 4, the types of special symbols and the types of big hits provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a jackpot pattern ZA, a jackpot pattern ZB, and a jackpot pattern ZC as the jackpot patterns of the first special patterns (“first special patterns” in the figure). The pachinko game machine 10 includes a jackpot pattern za, a jackpot pattern zb, and a jackpot pattern zc as jackpot patterns of the second special patterns (“second special patterns” in the figure).

A big win based on the big win symbols ZA, za is a big win that provides a big win game consisting of six round games. In addition, the big win based on the big win patterns ZA, za is a game state after the end of the big win game in which all of the variable probability function, the ball entry assisting function and the time saving function are continuously operated until the next big win is won. It is a jackpot that gives

The big wins based on the big win patterns ZB, zb, ZC, and zc are all big wins giving a big win game consisting of three round games, but the game status given after the big win games are different. Specifically, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbols ZB and zb continues until the next jackpot is won with all of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function as the game state after the jackpot game ends. It is a jackpot that provides an activated game state. On the other hand, the jackpot symbols ZC and zc are jackpots that provide a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, and the ball-entering assist function and the time-saving function continue to operate over three special games after the jackpot game ends. be.

Next, game modes provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has three game modes, a normal mode, a special mode, and a special mode. The normal mode is a game mode in which the player stays in a game state in which none of the variable probability function, the entry assistance function, and the time saving function are in operation. The special mode is a game mode in which the player stays in a game state in which all of the variable probability function, the entry assistance function, and the time saving function are in operation. The special mode is a game state in which all of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function and time saving function are operating, or a game state in which the variable probability function is not operating but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function are operating. It is a game mode to stay when it is.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment having the game modes described above defines transition conditions between the three game modes as follows.
If a big win based on the big win pattern ZA is won while staying in the normal mode, the game shifts to a special mode after the big win game is finished. The period of stay in the special mode is until the next big hit is won. In addition, when a jackpot based on either the jackpot pattern ZB or the jackpot pattern ZC is won while staying in the normal mode, the game shifts to the special mode after the jackpot game ends. In the special mode, a special effect, which will be described later, is executed. The stay period of the special mode is from the end of the jackpot game to the end of three special games. The 3 special games is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

When a jackpot (jackpot pattern ZA, za) capable of awarding a jackpot game consisting of six round games is won while staying in the special mode, after the jackpot game ends, the mode is shifted to the special mode again. . If a jackpot (jackpot symbols ZB, zb, ZC, zc) that can give a jackpot game consisting of three round games is won while staying in the special mode, after the jackpot game ends, the special mode is entered. Transition.

When the player stays in the special mode and the first transition condition ("Victory" in the figure) is met through a special effect, which will be described later, the mode shifts to the special mode. When a big win (big win patterns ZA, za) capable of awarding a big win game consisting of six round games is won while staying in the special mode, the machine shifts to the special mode after the big win game is finished. If a jackpot (jackpot symbols ZB, zb, ZC, zc) that can award a jackpot game consisting of three round games is won while staying in the special mode, after the jackpot game ends, the special mode. When staying in the special mode, if the second transition condition ("defeat" in the figure) is met through a special effect, which will be described later, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

Below, according to FIGS. 6 and 7, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, a description will be given of the jackpot performance that can be executed during the jackpot game when the player wins the jackpot based on the jackpot symbols ZB and ZC while staying in the normal mode. A situation in which the big-hit effect is executed is a so-called big-hit game based on the first hit. The first hit is a big hit that is won in a game state in which none of the variable probability function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function are in operation. By the way, the jackpot won in the game state in which the variable probability function is activated, or in the game state in which the ball-entering assist function and the time-saving function are activated, is a jackpot in consecutive chances.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has three types of jackpot effects in addition to the opening effect during the opening time, the round effect during the round game, and the ending effect during the ending time. The three types of jackpot performances include an explanation performance, a suggestive performance, and a selection performance.

The explanation effect is a effect that explains the effect contents of the special effect executed during the special mode. The special effect of the present embodiment is a performance in which a first character, which is assumed to be a player, and a second character, which is assumed to be an opponent, play against each other to decide whether the game is won or lost. Of the wins and losses in this competition, "win" corresponds to shifting to a special mode, that is, winning a big win based on the big win pattern ZB and activating the variable probability function after the end of the big win game. On the other hand, among the wins and losses in the above match, "defeat" is to shift to the normal mode without shifting to the special mode, that is, the jackpot based on the jackpot pattern ZC is won, and the probability variable function is activated after the jackpot game ends. Respond to what has not been done. The explanation effect of the present embodiment is a predetermined effect executed during execution of the jackpot game.

The suggestion performance is a performance branched from the explanation performance and executed by skipping the explanation performance, and is a performance suggesting the result of the special performance executed during the special mode. In the present embodiment, the special effect is the effect that determines the outcome, and the suggestive effect is performed with contents suggesting whether the special effect is likely to result in "winning". For example, the contents of the suggestive presentation include "slowly watching", "no idea of winning or losing", "fierce battle", "easy victory", and the like. In the case of these four examples, compared to "watch slowly" and "not sure if you win or lose", "fierce battle" and "easy win" are more likely to be associated with "victory" as a result of the match, and are more likely to be "victory". suggesting high potential. The content of the suggestion performance is determined by lottery by the sub-control CPU 51 based on the type of the big hit. In this embodiment, when the result of the special effect is "victory", it is easy to win "fierce battle" or "easy victory", and when the result of the special effect is "defeat", "watch slowly" or "win or lose We have decided to distribute the lottery so that it is easier to win "I don't know". The suggestive effect that is executed in the effect contents of "Fierce Fighting" and "Easy Victory" in the present embodiment is a specific effect that is likely to be executed when a specific state is imparted.

The selection effect is whether to continue the game while maintaining the status that the player who played the pachinko game machine 10 obtains and holds by himself or the status that the pachinko game machine 10 holds including the power of others. Or it is a production to choose whether to discard the current status and start from the beginning. The status in this embodiment is the total number of winning balls obtained in the big win game and the number of consecutive big wins (the number of consecutive big wins). In this embodiment, the selection effect can be executed as a jackpot effect during the jackpot game based on the first hit. Therefore, the selection performance is a jackpot performance that can be executed even during a jackpot game when winning a jackpot based on the jackpot pattern ZA while staying in the normal mode. The total number of balls obtained and the number of consecutive wins of the jackpot are counted by the sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-board 50 and stored in the sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 counts the total number of winning balls and the number of winning streaks by receiving control commands relating to prize balls and jackpots transmitted by the main control CPU 41 of the main board 40 . Then, when continuation of the status is selected, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the result obtained by adding the current counting result to the previous counting result on a predetermined display device during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 displays only the current counting result on a predetermined display device during the jackpot game when "Start from the beginning" is selected as the status. The predetermined display device is, for example, the effect display device EH, but if the pachinko gaming machine 10 has another display device in addition to the effect display device EH, the other display device may be used for display.

Hereinafter, the flow of the jackpot effect that can be executed during the jackpot game when winning the jackpot based on the jackpot symbols ZB and ZC while staying in the normal mode will be described. Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 show the big win effect displayed as an image on the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. These effects are executed by the sub-control CPU 51 based on control commands from the main control CPU 41 .

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the image display section GH, when the jackpot game starts, an opening effect is first executed. For the opening effect, a character image such as "big hit!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the image display section GH, after the opening effect ends, the first round game starts. When the first round game starts, the number of rounds is displayed as a round effect on the image display section GH. A selection image IN1 for executing a selection effect is displayed on the image display portion GH. The sub-control CPU 51 displays the selection image IN1 by receiving the round command for the first round game.

The selection effect is executed by operating the left key LB and right key RB of the cross key BT2 to select an option indicated in the selection image IN1. Options include whether to return the status (the total number of balls obtained and the number of consecutive wins) to the initial state or to continue. Specifically, the selection image IN1 includes a character image of "select" for prompting selection, and a left key LB with characters of "first time" indicating that it is an operating means for returning the status to the initial state. It includes a design image, and a design image of the right key RB with characters "continue" indicating that it is an operation means for continuing the status. In FIGS. 6 and 7, the design image of the key on the side not selected is shaded. For example, in the selection image IN1 of FIG. 6(b), the design image of the left key LB with the characters "initial" is shaded, while the design image of the right key RB with the characters "continue" is shown in shading. is shown without shading, indicating that continuation of the status is currently selected. The selection effect of the present embodiment corresponds to a special effect triggered by the operation of the left key LB and the right key RB, which are the second operating means, or another effect different from the explanation effect. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first round game is started, the effective period of operation of the left key LB and the right key RB, which are operation means used for the selection effect, is set. Also, in the selection effect, if "first time" is selected, the status is displayed on the image display unit GH so as to correspond to "first time", and if "continue" is selected, "continue" is displayed. The corresponding status is displayed on the image display section GH. In FIGS. 6 and 7, the display of the total number of balls obtained and the number of consecutive wins, which are statuses, are omitted. It should be noted that selecting the status as in the present embodiment means selecting display contents according to the player's preference, and is a kind of customization.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), in the image display section GH, after the first round game ends, the second round game starts. When the second round game starts, the number of rounds is displayed as a round effect on the image display section GH. Further, in the image display section GH, the selection image IN1 is displayed even in the second round game following the first round game. That is, the valid periods of the left key LB and the right key RB, which are operating means used for the selection effect, continue.

Further, when the second round game starts, an explanation effect is displayed on the image display section GH. When the explanation effect is started, a scroll image IN2, which is an image for effect imitating a scroll, is displayed on the image display section GH. Nothing is written on the scroll image IN2 immediately after the start of the explanation effect. In other words, an image without any notation is displayed immediately after the start of the explanation effect. Further, in the image display section GH, the display area of the scroll image IN2 is displayed larger than that of the selected image IN1.

Further, in the image display portion GH where the explanation effect is displayed, an operation prompting image IN3 for prompting the operation of the effect button BT1 that can trigger the execution of the suggestive effect is displayed. The operation prompting image IN3 may be displayed at the same time or almost at the same time as the explanation effect is displayed, or may be displayed with a slight delay after the explanation effect is displayed. In this embodiment, the effective period of the operation of the effect button BT1, which is the operation means used for the suggestive effect, is set with the start of the second round game. In this embodiment, during the first round game, only the effective period of the operation means used for the selection effect is set, but when the second round game starts, the effective period of another operation means is also set. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with the effect button BT1, which is the first operating means operable by the player, and the left key LB and the right key RB different from the effect button BT1. The first operation, which is the operation of the effect button BT1, and the second operation, which is the operation of the left key LB and the right key RB, are valid at the same time.

Hereinafter, the flow of the jackpot effect when the effect button BT1 corresponding to the operation prompting image IN3 is not operated will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(d), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the explanation effect, the scroll image IN2 displayed on the image display section GH displays "three chances". Subsequently, in the scroll image IN2 displayed on the image display section GH, instead of "three chances", "if you win within three times, the odds are fixed" is displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, executes a special effect in which the first character and the second character play against each other during the special mode in which three variable games are targeted, and the winner is determined. be. The explanatory effects shown in FIGS. 6(c) to 6(e) explain the contents of the special effects, and when the first character who looks like a player wins three fluctuation games, the special mode is entered. Explain that the transition, that is, the probability variation function is working. The explanation effect of the present embodiment is executed using a plurality of scroll images IN2 configured by different written contents, as shown in FIGS. 6(c) to 6(e). The explanation effect of the present embodiment is executed by displaying a plurality of images in a predetermined order at predetermined intervals. In other words, the explanation effect includes an image effect for displaying the scroll image IN2, which is an image. The order of images to be displayed is determined such that the second image "Confirm" is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6(c) to 6(e), while the explanation effect is being executed over the second round game, the effect button BT1 which is the first operation means and the second operation means The effective period of each left key LB and right key RB is continued.

As shown in FIG. 6(f), the explanation effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the second round game starts. One round game ends when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 18 reaches a prescribed upper limit number or when a prescribed upper limit time elapses. The explanation effect of this embodiment determines the effect time so that all the explanations can be completed before the prescribed upper limit time elapses. However, the time from the start of the round game to the entry of game balls reaching the prescribed upper limit number is time that fluctuates unlike the prescribed upper limit time. Therefore, even if the effect time of the explanation effect is set so as to end earlier than the specified upper limit time, there is a possibility that the specified upper limit number will be reached before the effect time. In such a case, in this embodiment, the explanation is not completed, and even if it is in the middle of the stage, the explanation effect is also ended when the end condition of the round game is satisfied. That is, the explanation effect is not carried over to the next round game.

Further, after the explanation effect ends, the operation prompting image IN3 prompting the operation of the effect button BT1 is also hidden, and the effective period of the effect button BT1 has also ended. On the other hand, the selection effect continues even after the explanation effect ends, and the effective period of the left key LB and the right key RB, which are operation means used for the selection effect, continues.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the explanation effect is continuously executed when the effect button BT1 is not operated in the second round game. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment gives the option of continuing the explanation effect by not operating the effect button BT1 to the player who wants to see the explanation effect.

Also, during the round game, the selection effect can be executed while the left key LB and the right key RB are valid, for example, even when the explanation effect is in progress. That is, the player can select the status. For example, "Continue" is selected in FIGS. 6(b) to 6(d), but by operating the left key LB at the timing shown in FIG. 6(e), the status changes from "Continue" to "Initial". Be changed. Further, by operating the right key RB at the timing shown in FIG. 6(f), the status is changed from "initial" to "continuous". The operation of the left key LB and the right key RB is valid for a plurality of times during the valid period during which these operations are valid. Therefore, the status can be changed many times, and the same status can be selected many times. Specifically, the selection effect is such that if the left key LB is operated when "Continue" is selected, "First Time" can be selected. , can be changed to another result by operating the operating means. Furthermore, in the selection effect, for example, when the result of selecting "first time" is set as the initial result, even after operating the operation means and selecting "continue", the operation means can be operated again. , it is possible to return to the initial result "first time". Further, during the round game, the effective period of the effect button BT1 is set so as to overlap with the effective period of the left key LB and the right key RB used in the selection effect. In the overlapping period in which the valid periods of different operation means are set, in the selection effect, multiple operations of the operation means are valid.

As shown in FIG. 6(g), in the image display section GH, after the second round game ends, the third round game starts. When the third round game starts, the number of rounds is displayed as a round effect on the image display section GH. In this embodiment, the end condition of the selection effect is defined as the end of the second round game. Therefore, when the third round game starts, the selection image IN1 that had been displayed in the image display section GH until the second round game is not displayed. In addition, when the selection effect ends, the valid periods of the left key LB and the right key RB, which are operation means used for the selection effect, also end. In addition, the status selected at the time when the selection performance ends is determined as the display of the status to be reflected in the next and subsequent big win games.

After that, as shown in FIG. 6(h), in the image display section GH, after the third round game ends, the ending effect starts. In the ending effect, a character image of 'END' for notifying the end of the big win game and a character image of 'entering the special mode' for notifying that the special mode will be entered after the end of the big win game are displayed.

Next, the flow of the big hit effect when the effect button BT1 corresponding to the operation prompting image IN3 is operated will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the effect button BT1 is operated during the effective period of the effect button BT1, the image display section GH displays an image in which the scroll image IN2 rotates at high speed. The scroll image IN2 is an image that is also used in the suggestive effect, and starts rotating at high speed regardless of the operation timing of the effect button BT1. That is, the scroll image IN2 starts rotating at high speed when the effect button BT1 is operated, regardless of the timing at which any content shown in FIGS. 6(c) to 6(e) is displayed. Note that the contents of the scroll image IN2 cannot be visually recognized during high-speed rotation. Further, in the image display section GH, the operation prompting image IN3 is hidden due to the operation of the effect button BT1. In addition, when the effect button BT1 is operated, the effective period of the effect button BT1 is terminated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when a predetermined time elapses after the scroll image IN2 starts rotating at high speed, the rotation of the scroll image IN2 stops. In the image display section GH, the rotation of the scroll image IN2 is stopped, so that a result as a suggestive effect is derived. In the example of FIG. 7(b), "Fighting!!" is written on the scroll image IN2. As a result, the player can assume or imagine a game mode that transitions through a special mode that transitions after the end of the big win game, that is, a game state after the end of the big win game. In this embodiment, the result of the suggestive effect is not associated with the progress of the explanation effect, specifically the type of scroll image IN2 being displayed. Therefore, since the result of the suggestive effect is determined in advance by lottery, it is the same regardless of timing when the effect button BT1 is operated in one round game. Further, in the image display section GH, the display area of the scroll image IN2 is displayed larger than that of the selected image IN1. In other words, the result as the suggestive effect written on the scroll image IN2 has a larger display area than the selected image IN1 and is displayed conspicuously.

In this embodiment, when the effect button BT1 is operated to start the suggestive effect, the explanation effect interrupts the effect content after the start of the effect. That is, by operating the effect button BT1, the matter to be explained in the explanation effect is skipped or omitted without being explained. In this embodiment, the suggestive effect has a function of suggesting the development after the end of the jackpot game and a function of skipping the explanation of the explanation effect (or a function of omitting the explanation). Note that even if the effect button BT1 is operated, the selected image IN1 is not hidden and is continuously displayed.

Further, during the round game, the selection effect can be executed while the suggestive effect is being executed, that is, even after the effect button BT1 is operated, while the effective period of the left key LB and the right key RB continues. That is, the player can select the status. For example, "Continue" is selected in FIG. 7(a), but the status is changed from "Continue" to "First time" by operating the left key LB at the timing shown in FIG. 7(b). The operations of the left key LB and the right key RB are validated a plurality of times during the valid period during which these operations are validated even in a situation where the suggestive effect is being executed. Therefore, in the selection effect, the status can be changed many times, and the same status can be selected many times.

During the round game, one operation of the effect button BT1 is effective during the effective period overlapping with the effective period of the left key LB and the right key RB used in the selection effect. In other words, the number of times the operation of the effect button BT1 is valid during the overlapping period differs from the number of times the operations of the left key LB and the right key RB are valid. Here, the number of times an operation is valid is not the number of times the operation is actually performed, but the number of times the operation is considered valid or the number of times the operation is permitted. Based on the above, it can be said that the suggestive effect executed by one operation of the effect button BT1 is an effect in which the result obtained by the suggestive effect cannot be changed.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), in the image display section GH, after the second round game ends, the third round game starts. When the third round game starts, the number of rounds is displayed as a round effect on the image display section GH. After that, as shown in FIG. 7(d), in the image display section GH, when the third round game ends, the ending effect starts. In the ending effect, a character image of 'END' for notifying the end of the big win game and a character image of 'entering the special mode' for notifying that the special mode will be entered after the end of the big win game are displayed. The modes of the third round game and the ending effect are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 6(g) and 6(h).

According to the above description, the effective period of the first operation, which is the operation of the effect button BT1 that triggers the execution of the suggestion effect, and the second operation means, that is, the operation of the left key LB and the right key RB that triggers the execution of the selection effect. The validity period is set in duplicate in the round game, but the length of the period is different. In this embodiment, the valid periods of the left key LB and the right key RB are longer than the valid period of the effect button BT1. The selection effect is a effect of selecting a status related to a big win that may come in succession after the first win. For this reason, the player is given time to think slowly about what kind of game style he or she desires, assuming that big wins will continue over a long period of time. When "first time" is selected as the status, it is possible to ascertain how many times the jackpot game has been played and how many balls have been obtained, with the first hit as a delimiter. On the other hand, when "Continue" is selected as the status, it is possible to grasp how many balls the player has won, for example, based on the total number of jackpots won by the player himself/herself.

Further, during the jackpot game, the operation of the performance button BT1 can serve as a trigger for ending the explanation performance because the operation ends the explanation performance, and can also serve as a trigger for starting a suggestive performance to be executed instead of the explanation performance. . In other words, one operation of the performance button BT1 serves as a trigger for two performances with different purposes, such as explanation of the special performance and suggestion of the result obtained by the special performance, and is an operation that exerts influence at the same time. On the other hand, during the jackpot game, the operation of the left key LB and the right key RB affects the single purpose of selecting a status, so that it does not serve as a trigger for ending the explanation effect or a trigger for starting the suggestive effect. Instead, it can be an opportunity to start the selection effect. That is, the left key LB and right key RB operations affect only a single effect.

When the jackpot game ends as shown in FIG. 6(h) or FIG. 7(d), the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to a special mode. A special effect is executed in the special mode. The special mode is composed of three variable games, and an effect is executed in which the first character and the second character battle each other in each variable game. When the jackpot pattern ZB is won, that is, when the variable probability function is activated after the jackpot game is finished, the first character wins one of the three variable games. The performance unfolds like this. When the first character wins, the game shifts to the special mode after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, if the jackpot pattern ZC is won, that is, if the variable probability function is not activated after the jackpot game is over, the effect is developed so that the first character loses in any of the three variable games. be done. When the first character is defeated in all three variation games, the normal mode is entered after the third variation game is completed.

The result obtained by the suggestive effect of this embodiment does not deterministically notify the result obtained in the special mode. For example, if the result obtained in the suggestive effect is "fierce battle" or "easy victory", there is a high possibility of "victory" as a result obtained in the special mode, but there is also a possibility of "defeat". On the other hand, if the result obtained in the suggestive effect is "slowly watching" or "I don't know if I won or lost", the possibility of "defeat" is high as the result obtained in the special mode, but the possibility of "victory" There is also In other words, the suggestive effect of the present embodiment is a non-determined effect in which an event corresponding to the result obtained in the suggestive effect appears after that, or that the event does not appear after that. The event according to the result obtained by the suggestive production is equivalent to "victory", "transition to special mode" or "determination that the variable probability function is operating" when it is "fierce battle" or "easy victory". do. In other words, it can be said that "fight" and "easy victory" indicate that a situation advantageous to the player will appear after that. In addition, the event according to the result obtained by the suggestive production is "defeat", "shift to normal mode" or "variable function is not working" when "slowly watching" or "I do not know victory or defeat" It is determined that In other words, it can be said that "slowly watching" or "not knowing whether the game will be won or lost" indicates that the player will not be in a favorable state after that, or that the player will be in a disadvantageous state.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 6(h) or FIG. 7(d), when the jackpot game ends, the special mode is always entered thereafter. The process of transition is to execute the suggestive effect and see the effect, to see the explanation effect without executing the suggestive effect, to select the “first time” status in the selected effect, and to the “continue” status in the selected effect. , etc., depending on the combination of these. During the jackpot game, the player decides on his/her own will what kind of performance is to be executed, and at the end of the jackpot game, the player acquires the game balls as many as the expected number of balls to be obtained in three round games. to switch to special mode. In other words, the expected number of balls obtained through the big win game is the same without being affected by what kind of performance is executed during the big win game.

In the above explanation, the special mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the first hit is explained. A special effect is performed in the same way in the special mode. Even in a jackpot game based on a jackpot during such a series of games, the explanation performance can be executed and the suggestion performance can be executed.

On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot during the consecutive chance, the selection effect is not executed. Instead, during the big win game based on the big win in the consecutive chances, the status is displayed according to the result of the selection performance during the big win game based on the first win. That is, the selection effect of the present embodiment is a definite effect in which an event corresponding to the result obtained in the selection effect appears after that. The event according to the result obtained in the selection effect corresponds to the display of the status according to the selected result.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) During the jackpot game, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect and a selective effect by differentiating the operation of the operation means that triggers the execution, and the period during which the operation of the operation means that triggers the execution of these effects is valid is set at the same time. have set. For this reason, during the jackpot game, it is possible to execute two effects in which different results can be obtained by operating different operation means, thereby improving interest.

(2) Further, when the performance button BT1 is not operated as a trigger for execution of the suggestion performance, the explanation performance executed during the jackpot game is continued to be executed. For this reason, in addition to the options of whether to execute the suggestive effect and what to select by the selected effect, there is also an option to continue the explanation effect, and the combination of effects to appear during the jackpot game as the predetermined game It is diversified and can improve interest.

(3) In addition, the suggestive effect is an effect that can suggest whether the probability changing function as the specific state is in operation after the jackpot game as the predetermined game is completed. For this reason, it is an interesting effect for the player who expects a succession of big wins, and it is possible to generate a positive attitude to the operation of the effect button BT1. On the other hand, the selection effect is a effect of selecting the status related to the big hit. Therefore, as with the suggestive effect, since this effect is associated with a big win, it is possible to generate aggressiveness with respect to operating the left key LB and the right key RB. In other words, since it is possible to give the opportunity to execute two interesting effects to the player at the same time during the big win game, the player is motivated to actively participate in the game instead of simply digesting the big win game. It can be improved.

(4) Since the period of operation of the left key LB and the right key RB is set longer than the effective period of the effect button BT1, the selection effect of selecting the status and the suggestive effect of suggesting the game state are available. It is possible to provide performances that match the characteristics.

(5) The display area of the suggestion effect is made larger than the display area of the selection effect. It is possible to emphasize the result obtained by the suggestive production, which can contribute to increasing the subsequent expectation. In addition, by making the suggestive effect stand out, it is possible to create positiveness with respect to operating the effect button BT1.

(6) Whether or not the performance button BT1 is operated during the big win game does not make a difference in the player's profit obtained in the big win game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, there is no compulsion to execute the suggestion performance or the selection performance, and the performance can be executed based on the player's intention.

(7) The selection effect can be executed even during execution of the suggestive effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide an environment in which the left key LB and the right key RB can be easily operated without restricting the opportunity to select the status by the selection effect.

(8) The suggestive effect is a non-determined effect in which the result of the effect does not match the situation that appears afterward, and the selected effect is a fixed effect in which the result of the effect does not match the situation that appears after that. Therefore, not only are the purpose of the suggestive performance and the selection performance different, but also the meaning of the result obtained by the performance can be different, and the performance that appears during the jackpot game can be diversified. .

(9) The selection effect is a effect that allows the result of selection to be returned to the initial state. For this reason, it is possible to adopt a mode of presentation different from the suggestive presentation in which the result can be derived only once. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects that appear during the jackpot game.

(10) Further, the operations of the left key LB and the right key RB are enabled multiple times during the overlapping period overlapping with the valid period of the effect button BT1. On the other hand, the operation of the effect button BT1 is enabled once in the overlapping period overlapping with the valid periods of the left key LB and the right key RB. The selection effect and the suggestive effect triggered by the operation of these operation means not only differ in the purpose of the effect, but also differ in the number of times the operation means can be operated. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects that appear during the jackpot game.

(11) The operation of the effect button BT1 serves both as a trigger for starting the suggestive effect and as a trigger for ending the explanatory effect, while the operations of the left key LB and right key RB serve only as a trigger for starting the selection effect. The selection performance and the suggestive performance not only differ in the purpose of the performance, but also differ in the effect that the operation itself of the operating means related to these performances has on the performance during the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects that appear during the jackpot game.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of display devices. The plurality of display devices include a main display device that mainly performs game effects such as a game effect, and a sub-display device that assists game effects. When the pachinko game machine 10 having such a plurality of display devices performs the jackpot effect of the embodiment, the opening effect, the round effect, the ending effect, the explanation effect, and the suggestion effect are performed on the main display device, and the selection effect is displayed as a sub-display. It is better to do it with a device. The display area of the main display device is larger than the display area of the sub-display device. For example, the suggestion effect is executed using a larger display area than the selection effect. As a result, the suggestive effect is performed more conspicuously than the selection effect. As a result, it is possible to arouse a strong interest in executing the suggestive effect suggesting in advance the result of the special effect of the special mode. Further, by displaying the operation prompting image IN3 on the main display device, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the effect button BT1.

- In the above another example, while the selection effect is displayed on the main display device, the operation prompting image IN3 and the suggestive effect may be displayed on the sub display device.
- In the example above, a plurality of sub-display devices may be provided. Then, the options that can be selected in the selection effect may be distributed and displayed on a plurality of sub display devices.

- The operation means used for presentation is not limited to the push button type, and may be a touch sensor type operation means. Then, the operation prompting image IN3 may be an image prompting the operation of the touch sensor type operation means, and the suggestive effect may be executed by performing the touch operation. Note that the suggestion effect may be executed by continuously performing a touch operation on the touch portion of the touch sensor type operation means.

・In the example above, the arrangement of the touch sensor type operating means is optional. For example, the touch sensor type operation means may be arranged on the glass arranged in front of the game board YB so as to be visible and protect the game board YB, or may be arranged on a plate unit for storing game balls. may be placed.

- You may change the operation means which gives the execution opportunity of a suggestion production|presentation or a selection production|presentation.
- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a function of customizing the intensity of the volume and the amount of light. These intensities may be adjusted using, for example, the up key UB and the down key DB of the cross key BT2. In addition, these intensity adjustments may be made during the variable game, during the jackpot game, and during the standby state, or may be made in any one of these states. Also, these intensity adjustments may be made in a plurality of states that are arbitrarily combined during the variable game, during the jackpot game, and during the standby state.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with an auto button function. The auto-button function is a function of performing an operation assuming that an operation has been performed without actually operating the operation means when the operation timing arrives in an operation presentation that requires the operation of the operation means. Whether the auto button function is enabled or disabled can be set according to the player's preference. In other words, the auto button function is a kind of customization. Further, the automatic button function does not need to be activated in all the operation effects that require the operation of the operating means, and may be activated and not activated according to the type of the operation effect. For example, in the case where a touch sensor type operation means is installed as described in the separate example above, the operation effect using the touch sensor type operation means is that the player performs a touch operation without activating the auto button function. may be a necessary condition for executing the production. When the suggestive effect of the embodiment is triggered by the operation of the touch sensor type operating means, the player needs to perform a touch operation in order to execute the suggestive effect. When the touch sensor type operating means is arranged on the glass as in the above another example, the player needs to hold his/her hand over the glass in order to execute the suggestive effect, which may make the player feel embarrassed. As a result, it is conceivable that the user does not participate in the presentation of the touch operation because of embarrassment. However, by using a touch operation that does not activate the auto button function as an effect that can derive what the player wants to know like the suggestive effect of the embodiment, the player is motivated to actively perform the touch operation. be able to.

・The suggestive effect of the embodiment is a content reminiscent of the victory or defeat of the special effect executed in the special mode, but for example, "the transition to the special mode is rich", "probable variable get rich", etc. The content may directly indicate that the In other words, the suggestive effect is not limited to the content indirectly indicating that the special mode is to be entered or the probability changing function is activated as in the embodiment, but may be executed with the content that is directly indicated.

- During the jackpot game, the suggestive effect may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the result obtained in each suggestion performance may be associated with whether to shift to the special mode, or the combination of the results obtained in a plurality of suggestive performances may be associated with whether to shift to the special mode.

- One operation in the suggestion effect may be a single press of the effect button BT1 or a long press of the effect button BT1. Also, one operation in the suggestive effect may be one opportunity to operate. In other words, repeated hitting of the effect button BT1 may be used as a trigger for executing the suggestive effect.

- The round effect of the jackpot game may be executed in place of or in addition to the effect of notifying the number of rounds. For example, an effect that introduces characters appearing in the effect game may be used. Also, the background image or the like displayed on the effect display device EH during the round game may be changed or hidden by executing the suggestive effect.

- In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second starting port 16 and the big winning port 18 are arranged in the game area YBa on the right side of the game board YB viewed from the player. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in order to enter the game ball into the second start hole 16 and the big winning hole 18, the game ball is made to flow down to the right game area YBa. It is a right-handed specification that adjusts the firing intensity. In the right-handed pachinko game machine 10, during a jackpot game, an image prompting right-handed hitting is displayed on the effect display device EH in the opening or round game. You may regard such a right hitting information as the production|presentation performed during a big-hit game.

- You may change the effective period of production|presentation button BT1. For example, the valid period may be the period during which the scroll image IN2 with no notation is displayed as shown in FIG. period.

- Even after the selection image IN1 and the operation prompting image IN3 are hidden, the effective period of the operation means (left key LB, right key RB, effect button BT1) related to these images may be continued. In other words, the effective period does not have to end in conjunction with the non-display of the image.

- The production contents of the suggestive production, ie, "fierce battle" and "easy victory", may be production contents that deterministically notify that the game will shift to the special mode or that the variable probability function will operate. That is, these contents may be selectable when the jackpot symbol ZB is won.

・In addition, the suggestive effect is a definitive effect in which some effect appears only when it is confirmed that the special mode will be entered or the variable probability function will be activated, that is, only when the jackpot pattern ZB is won. good too. Here, some kind of effect means that "fierce battle", "easy victory", or the like is written on the scroll image IN2. In addition, when providing an effect that is determined at the stage of execution, it will also be determined that the special mode will not be shifted or the variable probability function will not operate unless the effect is performed. For this reason, when it is decided to shift to the special mode or to operate the variable probability function, it is preferable to create a case where some kind of effect is not executed even if the effect button BT1 is operated. Note that the definite effect can be positioned as a notification effect.

・Information as the status that can be selected in the selection effect, specifically, the total number of balls obtained in the jackpot game for the number of times the jackpot was won, and the total number of balls obtained in the first win It is stored and held in the sub-control RWM53. These pieces of information are stored and held from power-on to pachinko gaming machine 10 until power-off. When the pachinko game machine 10 is powered on, the secondary control RWM 53 is initialized and reset. If the sub-board 50 has a backup function, the information about the status can be stored and held for days if the sub-control RWM 53 is not initialized.

・Even if the jackpot based on the jackpot patterns zb and zc is won in the normal mode, the jackpot effect and the effect in the special mode are executed in the same way as when the jackpot based on the jackpot patterns ZB and ZC is won in the normal mode. good.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be configured so as not to win the normal lottery during the normal mode. As a configuration that does not win the ordinary lottery, a configuration that sets the probability of winning the ordinary lottery to zero, or a configuration that does not perform the ordinary lottery even if the game ball passes through the gate 25 can be considered. In place of the gate 25 through which the game ball passes and returns to the game area YBa, for example, a ball entry opening such as the first start opening 15 that allows the game ball to enter and not return to the game area YBa is provided. It may be placed in the game area YBa.

- Explanation performance and suggestive performance may be executed in a special mode that can be shifted from a special mode or a special mode that shifts after the end of a jackpot game based on the first hit. In this case, the selection effect may be executed to make the status changeable, or the status may be made unchangeable without execution.

- As for the special effect, the players may compete over three effect games, and win or lose may be derived in the final effect game. Also, the special effect may be a target-targeting effect, for example, in the manner of darts, instead of the effect of deriving the outcome of a match. In other words, the content of special effects can be changed arbitrarily.

- The specifications of the pachinko game machine 10 can be changed arbitrarily. The specifications include jackpot probability, jackpot type, jackpot game configuration, game state after the jackpot game ends, and the like.
- In addition to the sub-board 50, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH may be provided. Further, sub-boards may include such a sub-control board and other boards that control effects and notifications.

- Also, the main control CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, the light emission control board, the sound control board, and the display control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area. When the technique of the embodiment is applied to this gaming machine, the duration of the high ball-in percentage state provided after the end of the jackpot game is varied depending on the type of jackpot. For example, a big win with a high ball entry rate state until the number of times of the second special game reaches 1000, and a big win with a high ball entry rate state until the number of times of the second special game reaches 3 times. . The special mode is a state of 1000 times of high ball entry rate. The special mode shifts to either the case of winning a jackpot that can give 1000 times of high ball entry rate state or the case of winning a big win that can give 3 times of high ball entry rate state, and special performance is performed in the special mode. to run. The suggesting performance during the big win game is a performance suggesting whether the player wins a big win that can give a high ball-entering rate state of 1000 times, or in other words, whether to shift to a special mode. Note that the selection effect is executed in the same manner as in the embodiment.

As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine having specifications in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(b) In a gaming machine in which if a predetermined lottery is won, a specific state advantageous to the player is given through a predetermined game, a first operation means operable by the player and a first operating means operable by the player. a second operation means different from the first operation means; and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game machine. A first operation by the first operation means during execution of a predetermined game serves as a trigger for executing a specific effect, and when the first operation is not performed, the predetermined effect is continuously executed, and a second operation by the second operation means is performed. The operation is valid at the same time as the first operation, but does not trigger the execution of the specific performance, but triggers the execution of another performance, and the specific performance is given the specific state. A game machine that is an effect that is executed or an effect that is easy to be executed when

(b) In a gaming machine in which if a predetermined lottery is won, a specific state advantageous to the player is given through a predetermined game, a first operation means operable by the player and a first operating means operable by the player. a second operation means different from the first operation means; and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game machine, wherein during execution of the predetermined game, the first operation means is operated by the first operation means. The operation and the second operation by the second operation means are valid at the same time, and the effect during execution of the predetermined game includes a specific effect triggered by the first operation and the second operation. 2, a special effect triggered by an operation, wherein the specific effect is a effect that is executed or is likely to be executed when the specific state is given, and the special effect is the execution of the specific effect. A game machine that can be executed with the second operation as an execution opportunity.

(c) In a gaming machine in which if a predetermined lottery is won, a specific state advantageous to the player is given through a predetermined game, a first operating means operable by the player and a first operating means operable by the player. a second operation means different from the first operation means; and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game machine, wherein during execution of the predetermined game, the first operation means is operated by the first operation means. The operation and the second operation by the second operation means are valid at the same time, and the effect during execution of the predetermined game includes a specific effect triggered by the first operation and the second operation. and a special performance triggered by the second operation, wherein the special performance is a fixed performance in which an event corresponding to the result obtained in the special performance appears after that, and the specific performance is obtained in the specific performance. The game is a non-determined performance in which an event corresponding to a result may appear afterward or may not appear thereafter, and the specific performance is a performance that is likely to be executed when the specific state is provided. machine.

(d) In a gaming machine in which if a predetermined lottery is won, a specific state advantageous to the player is given through a predetermined game, a first operation means operable by the player and a first operating means operable by the player. a second operation means different from the first operation means; and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game machine, wherein during execution of the predetermined game, the first operation means is operated by the first operation means. The operation and the second operation by the second operation means are valid at the same time, and the effect during execution of the predetermined game includes a specific effect triggered by the first operation and the second operation. and a special effect triggered by two operations, wherein the first operation is valid for one operation in the overlap period, and the second operation is valid for a plurality of operations in the overlap period. The specific effect is an effect in which a result obtained by the specific effect cannot be changed, and is an effect that is executed or easily executed when the specific state is imparted.

(e) In a gaming machine in which if a predetermined lottery is won, a specific state advantageous to the player is given through a predetermined game, a first operation means operable by the player and a first operating means operable by the player. a second operation means different from the first operation means; and an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game machine, wherein during execution of the predetermined game, the first operation means is operated by the first operation means. The operation and the second operation by the second operating means are valid at the same time, and the first operation is a trigger for ending a predetermined effect executed during execution of the predetermined game and a timing for the predetermined effect. The second operation is also used as a trigger for starting a specific performance to be executed instead, and the second operation does not serve as a trigger for ending the predetermined performance and a trigger for starting the specific performance, but at the same time as the predetermined performance or the specific performance. This game machine can be a trigger for starting a special performance that can be executed immediately, and the specific performance is a performance that is executed or is likely to be executed when the specific state is given.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 40... Main board 41... Main control CPU 50... Sub board 51... Sub control CPU BT1... Production button BT2... Cross key

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that gives a specific state advantageous to a player through a prescribed game when winning a prescribed lottery , wherein the intensity of sound volume of the gaming machine can be customized ,
a first operating means operable by a player;
a second operating means operable by a player and different from the first operating means;
A production control means for controlling execution of production in the game machine,
During execution of the predetermined game, the first operation by the first operation means and the second operation by the second operation means are valid at the same time,
The effect during execution of the predetermined game includes a specific effect triggered by the first operation and a special effect triggered by the second operation,
The specific effect is an effect in which the result obtained by the specific effect cannot be changed, and is an effect that is executed or easily executed when the specific state is given,
The special effect is a selection effect that allows selection of the status of the predetermined game,
In the special effect, it is possible to select whether to return the status of the predetermined game to the beginning or to continue,
The result obtained by the special effect can be changed to another result by performing the second operation again, and when the result before being changed to the other result is the initial result, the A gaming machine capable of returning to the initial result by performing the second operation again after changing to another result. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information about the status is initialized when power is turned on to the gaming machine .